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Aria Igniata
@ariaigniata.bsky.social
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Adult SFF writer • MSN, RN • She/her • The piece that doesn't fit inside a jigsaw 🧩• 🗽 born & raised, 🇯🇲 blood in my veins •
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Who needs Grand Theft Auto VI when you already have Grand Theft Auto at home? 😏
A copy of Grand Theft Auto for Playstation
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Divine Flesh (forthcoming, Monstrous Angels anthology) x Neon Genesis Evangelion

Half-angel Iustivan lives a quiet life with his girlfriend until angel eaters devolve into unhinged savagery led by a vengeful angel he knows all too well.

#QuestPit #W #A #R #H #F
A 3 by 3 square moodboard First row: Two hands covered in what looks like oil or another dark substance, a female-appearing angel statue holding herself, a city against a purple and pink backdrop Second row: A red full moon above red clouds, a skull with pointed teeth and a hand reaching out from underneath, a dark sky filled with the blue Northern Lights Third row: Several pink and white trails traveling the length of a dark road with buildings behind them, a female-appearing angel statue looking down at the ground, two hands grasping the edge of a cliff with a dark ocean behind.
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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There's exactly ONE month until I can scream about being a published author! If a story about angel cannibalism sounds appealing, I hope you check out mine!
Monstrous Angels Anthology An Anthology of Religious Horror Edited by Arwyn Sherman & Brittany McMunn The book cover consists of a biblically accurate angel with multiple eyes and several wings connected to one giant eye. A list of authors is on the right.
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Between spending 9k out of pocket to save a sick stray kitten, finishing my rewrite, and becoming a published author next month, I think I've earned this.
A photo of a Nintendo Switch 2
October 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I'm going to be a published author next month!!

People will get to read about f*cked up humans eating angelic flesh and one equally f*cked up angel's crusade to disrupt the status quo and plant the seeds of chaos.

Prepare yourselves for grade-A f*ckery across the board.
Monstrous Angels An Anthology of Religious Horror Edited by Arwyn Sherman & Brittany McMunn
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Burned out from revising over 150 pages so far this month, so I caved in and might've done a little writing for my angel cannibalism fantasy horror. For fans of angel eaters, cannibalistic angels, dead gods, and a budding romance amongst the horrors of the world.
Black background, white text: Devour Me Whole By Aria Igniata “Sweet is the marrow of an angel For it is free, for it is pure Devour that which lies before you Consume the flesh blessed by the gods Ascend with bloodied hands Ascend with a soul free of sin.”
September 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Good morning from Jamaica.
A photo of a pool surrounded by coconut trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. The ocean is in the background.
August 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Not to brag, but my Attack on Titan concert tickets are finally here! 🤩
A photo of the Attack on Titan - Beyond The Walls World Tour - The Official Concert ticket(s)
July 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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A budding necromancer.
A golden-eyed dead man.
A war brewing.
A newfound love.

Project Reanimate (aka my necromancer x dead man romantasy I can't stop yapping about).
A moodboard consisting of 9 squares First row: an aerial view of a city at night, a person holding a heart, a skull among bones Second row: a skeleton illuminated with red light, a statue of a woman who appears to be prying open her chest, a silhouette of a person rimmed in red Third row: an abstract photo depicting anger, a hand rising from the ocean, a small waterfall in a forest
July 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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So, I just finished my rewrite in exactly 4 months!

96k words, 355 pages. What a journey it has been.
Black background, white text: I’d done many wrongs throughout my life, but now was the time to change things. No longer would I be a weapon drenched in the blood of the innocent. Now I’d be a weapon of justice. Mama, all I see is darkness, but today, I choose to be the light. A smile parted my lips.
June 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Sharing a snippet in celebration of hitting 80k! I can't believe how far I've come with draft 4. I sense great things ahead.
A black background, white text: The sniper mage lowered her rifle and fired. Torya erected a shield. A barrage of bullets followed. Pillars of smoke wafted into the tense air. I spun around at the faint sound of whimpering. A gasp escaped me. Several rebels laid motionless on the ground. Bullets riddled their bodies. Bile rose in my throat as pools of blood spread beneath them like crimson wings. “We should retreat,” I whispered to Torya. A light breeze swept by and the faint smell of sweat filled my nose. “Why retreat?” a deep voice inquired. Torya and I jumped backward in opposite directions. The staff wielding mage had appeared between us. He slammed his weapon against the ground. Easily six feet tall, he grinned with all teeth, a jagged scar beneath his full bottom lip. Curly golden brown hair brushed against his thick brows. I tightened my grip on my discs. He shot me a quick look and spun around, facing Torya. A moment later, she was flung into the air by a sweeping strike. Her body slammed into the building across the street. She lay like a broken marionette. “Torya!” I leaned back when the stranger stalked toward me. “Get back.” “Don’t get in the way of us restoring harmony to this cursed and broken world,” he replied.
June 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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I'm 80k into my rewrite!!!
Word Count 80,000
June 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Yesterday I wrote this exchange between my MC Vergil and a side character. This particular statement from him hit me hard. So hard I had to take a moment to pause. I live for writing moments like these.
Black background, white text: “We were forcibly removed from our home and brought to this place.” She winced at the bitterness in my voice. “We were coerced into doing your country’s dirty work or risk being killed. We were given no options besides dying on live television or dying on the battlefield. Your people don’t treat us as fellow humans but like a blight, so yes, animosity does run deep between us and them.” She pursed her lips, diverting her gaze. There’d always been a degree of ignorance the Gartaben had. Perhaps it stemmed from the bliss they lived in built on the corpses of my people.
May 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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I'm obsessed with this portrait of my MC Vergil. Thank you @faclark.bsky.social for the wonderful gift and thank you @martinabelli.bsky.social for this stunning art. I'm speechless. 🥹
A portrait of a smiling Black man with dark curly hair. He has a strong jaw and high cheekbones. His skin is a warm brown while his eyes are light brown. He's wearing teal, white, and yellow eyeshadow, and a black top.
May 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Project Reanimate aka my necromancer x dead man romantasy opening lines.

Drafting: soon.
Black background, white text: The bird’s sorrowful chirp echoed in the room while its blood trickled down my fingertips. It painted my nails a vivid crimson like Death’s bold manicured nails.
May 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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ARCANE x THE POPPY WAR

In a world of magitech and dead gods, a corrupted chosen one's journey of redemption begins.

⚔️Morally gray Black cast
⚔️Found family
⚔️Magitech
⚔️Anime-inspired fight scenes 
⚔️Exploration of grief
⚔️What does it mean to be human?

#Questpit #W #A #SFF
Commissioned art of @AriaIgniata's character Theodana, done by @kjetll_art. She's looking straight ahead with a cocky smirk. She has brown skin, amber eyes, and thick wavy dark hair. She has a gold lip cuff on her bottom lip and has on teal, white, and gold eyeshadow. The background is teal and gold.
May 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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ARCANE x THE POPPY WAR

Weapons of war, violence consumes Theodana and Vergil’s lives. Corrupted at birth by a god, Theodana spirals after the loss of a friend. Vergil must rescue her after a mission goes awry, but nothing's easy when the true enemy is yourself.

#QuestPit #W #A #SFF
Art of Aria Igniata's characters, Theodana and Vergil, done by Kjetll_art. Theodana is a 5'6" brown skinned young woman with shoulder-length, dark wavy hair, golden eyes, and full lips. Vergil is a 5'11" brown skinned young man with a strong jawline, light brown eyes, and full lips. His thick curly hair is in a single braid. The couple are wearing black and teal body armor. They're facing each other with Vergil’s hand resting on Theodana's back. Both have intense gazes on their faces. The background is teal, gold, and black.
May 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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I'm not seeing this game on my timeline enough! I never thought I'd be *this* into The Hundred Line, but the character designs are eye-catching, the writing breathes life into the characters, the battle system is fun. 10/10 game. I'm buying the full version asap.
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- poster
May 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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I love Tempest cause her personality reflects the meaning of her name. She's a sweetheart but fiercely protective. Meanwhile, Leonard is laidback and supportive. He loves to cook meals for his allies.

Context: Tempest confronts her allies about Falco's (their leader) wellbeing following a fight.
Black background, white text: “Falco insisted on not being healed by a time mage, so I rendered first aid,” I explained. Tempest blinked. She turned toward Falco. “Why didn’t you tell me?” He held his chin. “I tried to.” Her fawn brown cheeks reddened, and she loudly cleared her throat. “Well, at least you let Lani take care of you and not these two,” she said, pointing at Talon and Leonard. She clasped her hands together. “I’m glad you’re all okay.” I bit back a laugh. The time mage had always lived up to her name since she was young. It was a relief that some things hadn’t changed despite our world falling apart. She draped an arm around my neck and sighed. “I missed you, Lani.” “I missed you, too,” I said, hugging her. She smelled of roses and peppermint oil, a sweet and hypnotizing mix. “What are you doing all the way here?” I asked. She arched a brow. “The battlefront has been quieter. I figured I’d take advantage of this “peace” to visit some of my favorite people.” Leonard pressed a hand against his chest. “That’s so kind of you.” She shot a look at him, a faint but playful grin on her face. “Shut up and feed me, Leo.” He threw his hands up in the air. “Alright, alright. Give me twenty minutes and I’ll whip up something for us.”
April 29, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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In my mind, the love interest in the necromancer x dead man fantasy horror/dark romantasy I want to write is Taion-coded. I just wanted to let y'all know.
Taion from Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Taion from Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
April 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Talon is just a silly guy.

(Can you guess correctly which twin he is? Art done by @kjetll.bsky.social)
Black background, white text: He guided me downstairs to the kitchen. With every step, the smell of honey dumplings strengthened. We emerged from the dark hallway into the kitchen with its soft blue walls and white countertops, a little paradise in hell as Leonard called it. He gestured at the round table behind him. Atop it sat a white plate overflowing with dumplings. Talon pulled a chair out for me before sitting himself. “Help yourselves,” Leonard said, his back turned to us. Thin smoke rose from the stove while he cooked the rest of tonight’s meal. My stomach grumbled with anticipation. His cooking prowess was unmatched. Talon glanced down the hallway. “Where’s Falco?” “Missing your twin?” Leonard teased. “Oh, yes. Going too long without my womb mate is just excruciating,” he dryly replied. Commissioned art by @kjetll.bsky.social of Aria Igniata's characters, Falco and Talon. They are twins with brown skin, small brown eyes, full lips, and braids. Both are wearing black tops. Falco is looking straight ahead with a serious expression. Talon is behind him, smirking. The background is teal and gold.
April 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Expedition 33 emotional damage: 100% 🫠
A screenshot from Expedition 33 of Gustave and Sophie A screenshot from Expedition 33 of Gustave and Sophie
April 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Crying, screaming, throwing up because my copy of Expedition 33 has arrived. Can't wait to play it later tonight!! 🤩
Expedition 33
April 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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4 animated movies I love:
Belle poster Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust poster Promare poster Paprika poster
April 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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My novel has three MCs. Here's a snippet of a conversation between Theodana and Vergil.

And here's a line from Mirlani's perspective:

"Fighting on the frontlines was hard enough, I couldn’t afford to get lost fighting myself."

#CampRevPit #OneLineMC #CRPFireflies
Blue flowery background with black text: “How was Kyoutai?” I said. My entire life had been spent within the confines of Gartabe. The only time I ventured outside of its boundaries was to destroy Sapha. I pulled my knees to my chest, wrapping my trembling arms around them. His eyes lit up. “It’s as beautiful as Sapha but by the gods was it cold,” he said, shivering for added effect. “I’d love to go back one day but…I can’t.” I frowned. “Because of me.” “I blame nothing on you,” Vergil replied, inspecting his palm. “Every action I’ve made ultimately falls on me, but I know one thing’s for certain: the sun will continue to shine no matter how dark it may be.” My heart thumped against my ribs. Those words…they were filled with hope like Mama’s. I parted my lips to speak, but my tongue was thick and rebellious. I snapped my mouth shut and held myself tighter, knees digging into my chest. She’d died many years ago, but, for a moment, it was like she was here beside me. Warmth gathered behind my eyes. “Thank you,” I whispered. A War Cry's Redemption @AriaIgniata 
April 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM