Anthony Scott Ashworth
@anthony-s-ashworth.bsky.social
Appalachian Born. Left Leaning. Writes horror. Plays music. Cooks food. Staunchly Anti-AI
A short thriller I wrote.
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Most Likely to Kill
A Short Story
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November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A short thriller I wrote.
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Got my contributor copy of an anthology today and it was a wonderful surprise. Small steps can sometimes feel like leaps. Back to it! Current first draft is nearing the end.
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Got my contributor copy of an anthology today and it was a wonderful surprise. Small steps can sometimes feel like leaps. Back to it! Current first draft is nearing the end.
Just wrapped up an appearance on Mix Tapes podcast chatting it up with hosts Eric Stangeland and Mark Moots about Stephen King’s influence on the music world. Should be dropping around Halloween!
October 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Just wrapped up an appearance on Mix Tapes podcast chatting it up with hosts Eric Stangeland and Mark Moots about Stephen King’s influence on the music world. Should be dropping around Halloween!
Lost my job. Taking the rest of October off to do more things like this before hunting down my next venture.
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Lost my job. Taking the rest of October off to do more things like this before hunting down my next venture.
Polishing up old short stories for new submissions is a form of time traveling. I’ve been cigarette free for a while, but found myself muscle-memoried into the old habit of standing after editing to reward myself because the story I chose to tighten up was one I wrote whilst still a smoker.
September 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Polishing up old short stories for new submissions is a form of time traveling. I’ve been cigarette free for a while, but found myself muscle-memoried into the old habit of standing after editing to reward myself because the story I chose to tighten up was one I wrote whilst still a smoker.
Submitted what I consider to be my strongest novel yet to a really really cool small press. Fingers crossed and wood knocked. With a couple short stories being published, I’m hoping to keep this snowball a-rollin’
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Submitted what I consider to be my strongest novel yet to a really really cool small press. Fingers crossed and wood knocked. With a couple short stories being published, I’m hoping to keep this snowball a-rollin’
I don’t think I’ve air-drummed, air-bassed, or air-guitared to any one artist more than I have to Ozzy. His bands were always chalked full of some of the best drummers, bassers, and guitarists the world had to offer. Farewell Prince of Darkness and thanks for one hell of a ride. #ozzy
July 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I don’t think I’ve air-drummed, air-bassed, or air-guitared to any one artist more than I have to Ozzy. His bands were always chalked full of some of the best drummers, bassers, and guitarists the world had to offer. Farewell Prince of Darkness and thanks for one hell of a ride. #ozzy
Excited to be part of this anthology.
July 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Excited to be part of this anthology.
Considering all the horrible crap occurring in recent years, I find myself torn on sharing personal news because taking eyes away from things that truly need attention feels wrong. But, that said, a breath of relief on my end thanks to not one but two short stories being accepted to anthologies.
July 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Considering all the horrible crap occurring in recent years, I find myself torn on sharing personal news because taking eyes away from things that truly need attention feels wrong. But, that said, a breath of relief on my end thanks to not one but two short stories being accepted to anthologies.
Good day for good news. Not only stoked to see all the protest goers, but also thrilled to find a short story acceptance email in the inbox.
June 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Good day for good news. Not only stoked to see all the protest goers, but also thrilled to find a short story acceptance email in the inbox.
Little explanation of why I am sparce in these parts: In my 20s and 30s social networking happened face to face. I can’t fathom trying to dazzle millions of people digitally. Get me in front of a few people I just met, we’ll likely be buds.
April 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Little explanation of why I am sparce in these parts: In my 20s and 30s social networking happened face to face. I can’t fathom trying to dazzle millions of people digitally. Get me in front of a few people I just met, we’ll likely be buds.
Drafting query letters for my coming-of-age horror novel. Think teens in cars, not kids on bikes. Beta readers both said it is my strongest effort yet. And I agree. Reminding myself that earlier works are still there for me to refine. It’s all part of the journey.
March 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Drafting query letters for my coming-of-age horror novel. Think teens in cars, not kids on bikes. Beta readers both said it is my strongest effort yet. And I agree. Reminding myself that earlier works are still there for me to refine. It’s all part of the journey.
Finished up the first chapter of a new project.
“Saving souls is hard to do when the ones you’ve ruined are thrown in your face.”
1.2K words down. Looking forward to digging in and seeing where this one takes me.
“Saving souls is hard to do when the ones you’ve ruined are thrown in your face.”
1.2K words down. Looking forward to digging in and seeing where this one takes me.
February 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Finished up the first chapter of a new project.
“Saving souls is hard to do when the ones you’ve ruined are thrown in your face.”
1.2K words down. Looking forward to digging in and seeing where this one takes me.
“Saving souls is hard to do when the ones you’ve ruined are thrown in your face.”
1.2K words down. Looking forward to digging in and seeing where this one takes me.
First draft of new novel done. Sycamore Tar is off to editor. Phew. Life long friends come back together after a nightmare over two decades old returns to hunt them down.
February 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
First draft of new novel done. Sycamore Tar is off to editor. Phew. Life long friends come back together after a nightmare over two decades old returns to hunt them down.
Framed through the lens of a true crime podcast, The Elkhorn Four chronicles ritualistic murders from 2016. The case unfolds through interviews, leading to a staggering truth. The hosts are faced with their biggest challenge yet. Report or ditch? TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #MiseryPit #A #CT #Q
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Framed through the lens of a true crime podcast, The Elkhorn Four chronicles ritualistic murders from 2016. The case unfolds through interviews, leading to a staggering truth. The hosts are faced with their biggest challenge yet. Report or ditch? TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #MiseryPit #A #CT #Q
Hosts of the popular podcast “Reopening” examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, their perception of reality is shattered and their duty to report the truth is challenged.
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS
#MiseryPit #CT #Q
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS
#MiseryPit #CT #Q
February 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hosts of the popular podcast “Reopening” examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, their perception of reality is shattered and their duty to report the truth is challenged.
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS
#MiseryPit #CT #Q
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS
#MiseryPit #CT #Q
Hosts of a popular podcast examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, they discover an archaic Appalachian faith is alive and well, blurring their sense of reality. TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #MiseryPit #A #CT #Q
February 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hosts of a popular podcast examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, they discover an archaic Appalachian faith is alive and well, blurring their sense of reality. TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #MiseryPit #A #CT #Q
First draft of this current WIP is done. Onto edits. Already have ideas brewing for some minor rewrites. Gotta kill them darlins.
January 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
First draft of this current WIP is done. Onto edits. Already have ideas brewing for some minor rewrites. Gotta kill them darlins.
Hosts of a popular podcast examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, they discover an archaic Appalachian faith is alive and well, blurring their sense of reality. TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #2025Pit #A #H #T
January 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Chef Rhett Hunt processes childhood trauma by burying himself in work. He’s walked away from three Michelin stars and is set to reopen a defunct mountaintop resort. Something ancient lingers there, threatening to take Rhett for itself. THE BEAR + THE SHINING. #2025Pit #A #H
January 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Reposted by Anthony Scott Ashworth
#2025Pit #A #H #SF
PREY X DOG SOLDIERS
How do you eliminate an invisible predator, which has stormed a military base & killed everyone inside?
Send in a Berserker-werewolf,& hold his family at ransom.
What could possibly go wrong?
ADHD representation.
Deaf representation.
Apocalyptic World-building.
PREY X DOG SOLDIERS
How do you eliminate an invisible predator, which has stormed a military base & killed everyone inside?
Send in a Berserker-werewolf,& hold his family at ransom.
What could possibly go wrong?
ADHD representation.
Deaf representation.
Apocalyptic World-building.
January 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Hosts of the popular podcast “Reopening” examine the case of The Elkhorn Four, a series of ritualistic murders from 2016. As the case unfolds through interviews, their perception of reality is shattered and their duty to report the truth is challenged.
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #A #H #T #2025Pit
TRUE DETECTIVE + TWIN PEAKS #A #H #T #2025Pit
January 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
More queries sent. Fingers crossed and wood knocked.
January 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
More queries sent. Fingers crossed and wood knocked.
Firing up the computer to write today was how I started my morning. Seeing the “Copilot” AI shit in Word and then moments later seeing news of David Lynch crushed me. Today, if I may say, has been a crapshoot.
January 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Firing up the computer to write today was how I started my morning. Seeing the “Copilot” AI shit in Word and then moments later seeing news of David Lynch crushed me. Today, if I may say, has been a crapshoot.