elisimpsonwrites.bsky.social
@elisimpsonwrites.bsky.social
Eli Simpson writes stories about characters who find power in systems designed to strip it away, exploring identity, resistance, and self-determination through the lens of queer experience and childhood displacement.
I've spent so much time writing on my laptop that I'd forgotten how much I spiral and document thoughts while revising on paper. Good to see I haven't lost it. #Revision #WriterLife #KillYourDarlings
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I've spent so much time writing on my laptop that I'd forgotten how much I spiral and document thoughts while revising on paper. Good to see I haven't lost it. #Revision #WriterLife #KillYourDarlings
#WriterLife #PersonalEssay #Patreon
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#WriterLife #PersonalEssay #Patreon
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
Hey everyone!
A lot of us wake up on January 1 with ideas of resolutions that we most certainly will keep. I tell myself every year that I’ll finally go 365 days with exercising (Spoiler Alert: I don’t), or that I’ll eat healthy every day, no cheat (1/4)
#Horror #CosmicHorror #SpeculativeFiction #ExistentialHorror
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#Horror #CosmicHorror #SpeculativeFiction #ExistentialHorror
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
What if I told you death and rebirth are both lies born from the same desperate escape? That our minds, that which makes us us, are neither finite nor infinite... (1/2)
#QueerFantasy #DarkFantasy #LGBTQ #ComingOfAge
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
January 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
#QueerFantasy #DarkFantasy #LGBTQ #ComingOfAge
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
Simon's eighteenth birthday should involve getting laid, not getting buried alive in an hourglass by his centuries-old ancestor. But magic lessons are rarely convenient... (1/2)
#queerromance #shortstory #traumarecovery #contemporaryromance
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #traumarecovery #contemporaryromance
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Aaron thought he'd escaped his abusive ex three years ago. Then Hadley walked into his neighborhood bookshop—and Aaron's new relationship—wearing the same outfit from the day he put Aaron in the hospital. (1/2)
Sir Bryn Terfel - brilliant storytelling in this clip. I cried. #artsong #storytelling #classicalmusic #opera
January 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Sir Bryn Terfel - brilliant storytelling in this clip. I cried. #artsong #storytelling #classicalmusic #opera
#queerromance #shortstory #bookshop #bakery
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #bookshop #bakery
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
As storm clouds gather over the city, Aaron and Morgan’s cozy date day is about to be shattered by the one person Aaron hoped he’d never see again.
The confrontation is just beginning. (1/2)
#queerromance #shortstory #dinnerdate #GalleryDate
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#queerromance #shortstory #dinnerdate #GalleryDate
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
Aaron thought "low stakes first date" meant casual. Morgan thought it meant introducing him to his entire social circle in one day. (1/4)
January 28, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Putting together my January recap (I know it isn't February yet, but I need it ready to fill in on the 1st!), and choosing my favorite pieces I wrote is like choosing between your children. Actually, I don’t have children. It’s like choosing between your cats. (1/2)
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Putting together my January recap (I know it isn't February yet, but I need it ready to fill in on the 1st!), and choosing my favorite pieces I wrote is like choosing between your children. Actually, I don’t have children. It’s like choosing between your cats. (1/2)
#CoffeeDate #FirstDate #QueerRomance #ShortStory
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
#CoffeeDate #FirstDate #QueerRomance #ShortStory
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
Morgan called it a "low-stakes first date." Aaron's still figuring out what that means—but the coffee is excellent and the company is better. (1/2)
#QueerFantasy #ContemporaryFantasy #Animal POV #FantasyWriting
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
#QueerFantasy #ContemporaryFantasy #Animal POV #FantasyWriting
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
A fox that shouldn't be thinking follows the scent of lightning and ozone through a city she hates, drawn to a drunk wizard sleeping in a library. Consciousness is new. The bond is inevitable. (1/2)
#Grief #QueerFiction #ServiceIndustry #LGBTQ #FoundFamily
Serena learned what "regulars are the backbone of a small business" really meant on a Thursday morning in December, when always-reserved table 20 sat empty for hours, (1/2)
Serena learned what "regulars are the backbone of a small business" really meant on a Thursday morning in December, when always-reserved table 20 sat empty for hours, (1/2)
January 25, 2026 at 5:28 PM
#Grief #QueerFiction #ServiceIndustry #LGBTQ #FoundFamily
Serena learned what "regulars are the backbone of a small business" really meant on a Thursday morning in December, when always-reserved table 20 sat empty for hours, (1/2)
Serena learned what "regulars are the backbone of a small business" really meant on a Thursday morning in December, when always-reserved table 20 sat empty for hours, (1/2)
#YoungAdult #QueerRomance #FirstLove #LGBTQ
Jack's never been invited into the attic full of covered paintings. But when Eric asks for a place to hide away, it becomes the perfect refuge—dust, golden light, and art that shows them they're not alone. (1/2)
Jack's never been invited into the attic full of covered paintings. But when Eric asks for a place to hide away, it becomes the perfect refuge—dust, golden light, and art that shows them they're not alone. (1/2)
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
#YoungAdult #QueerRomance #FirstLove #LGBTQ
Jack's never been invited into the attic full of covered paintings. But when Eric asks for a place to hide away, it becomes the perfect refuge—dust, golden light, and art that shows them they're not alone. (1/2)
Jack's never been invited into the attic full of covered paintings. But when Eric asks for a place to hide away, it becomes the perfect refuge—dust, golden light, and art that shows them they're not alone. (1/2)
Under the Bleachers ~ 3484 words
CW: Homophobia, violence, bullying
#LGBTQ #QueerStories #YA #YoungAdult
An hour is more than enough time to fuck up a friendship. Apparently. (1/76)
CW: Homophobia, violence, bullying
#LGBTQ #QueerStories #YA #YoungAdult
An hour is more than enough time to fuck up a friendship. Apparently. (1/76)
January 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Under the Bleachers ~ 3484 words
CW: Homophobia, violence, bullying
#LGBTQ #QueerStories #YA #YoungAdult
An hour is more than enough time to fuck up a friendship. Apparently. (1/76)
CW: Homophobia, violence, bullying
#LGBTQ #QueerStories #YA #YoungAdult
An hour is more than enough time to fuck up a friendship. Apparently. (1/76)
The Renseth Legacy: Lesson 96 ~ 1221 words
CW: Trauma, panic attack, suicidal ideation, sexual content
#Fantasy #QueerFantasy #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Music
Fingers danced on ivory as melody and harmony sang from the belly of the piano. (1/28)
CW: Trauma, panic attack, suicidal ideation, sexual content
#Fantasy #QueerFantasy #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Music
Fingers danced on ivory as melody and harmony sang from the belly of the piano. (1/28)
January 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The Renseth Legacy: Lesson 96 ~ 1221 words
CW: Trauma, panic attack, suicidal ideation, sexual content
#Fantasy #QueerFantasy #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Music
Fingers danced on ivory as melody and harmony sang from the belly of the piano. (1/28)
CW: Trauma, panic attack, suicidal ideation, sexual content
#Fantasy #QueerFantasy #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Music
Fingers danced on ivory as melody and harmony sang from the belly of the piano. (1/28)
They're just too cute ❤️ #CatsofBluesky
January 20, 2026 at 1:11 AM
They're just too cute ❤️ #CatsofBluesky
Picture of my other boy, Astraeus, as a consolation!
#WritingCommunity #CatsofBluesky #LearningtoTrust (3/3)
#WritingCommunity #CatsofBluesky #LearningtoTrust (3/3)
January 19, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Picture of my other boy, Astraeus, as a consolation!
#WritingCommunity #CatsofBluesky #LearningtoTrust (3/3)
#WritingCommunity #CatsofBluesky #LearningtoTrust (3/3)
I think today's story might have been inspired by this dork, who looks like a plucked chicken when he lays like this.
#CatsofBluesky #funnycats
#CatsofBluesky #funnycats
January 18, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I think today's story might have been inspired by this dork, who looks like a plucked chicken when he lays like this.
#CatsofBluesky #funnycats
#CatsofBluesky #funnycats
The Bleeding, the Cleaning, the Cat ~ 896 words
CW: Blood, strong language
#Humor #CatsofBluesky #DomesticChaos
Cats are judgmental little shits. They stare at you, all wide-eyed, innocent, cute, but really? They're judging the fuck out of you. Little demons. How do I know this? (1/20)
CW: Blood, strong language
#Humor #CatsofBluesky #DomesticChaos
Cats are judgmental little shits. They stare at you, all wide-eyed, innocent, cute, but really? They're judging the fuck out of you. Little demons. How do I know this? (1/20)
January 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Bleeding, the Cleaning, the Cat ~ 896 words
CW: Blood, strong language
#Humor #CatsofBluesky #DomesticChaos
Cats are judgmental little shits. They stare at you, all wide-eyed, innocent, cute, but really? They're judging the fuck out of you. Little demons. How do I know this? (1/20)
CW: Blood, strong language
#Humor #CatsofBluesky #DomesticChaos
Cats are judgmental little shits. They stare at you, all wide-eyed, innocent, cute, but really? They're judging the fuck out of you. Little demons. How do I know this? (1/20)
A Mother Knows ~ 1167 words
CW: Violence, child death, parental grief, death of spouse
#horror #FlashFiction #ShortStory #HorrorWriting
12 March 20--
There's something different about Jacob today. (1/25)
CW: Violence, child death, parental grief, death of spouse
#horror #FlashFiction #ShortStory #HorrorWriting
12 March 20--
There's something different about Jacob today. (1/25)
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
A Mother Knows ~ 1167 words
CW: Violence, child death, parental grief, death of spouse
#horror #FlashFiction #ShortStory #HorrorWriting
12 March 20--
There's something different about Jacob today. (1/25)
CW: Violence, child death, parental grief, death of spouse
#horror #FlashFiction #ShortStory #HorrorWriting
12 March 20--
There's something different about Jacob today. (1/25)
I Slept and Was Awakened by a Disaster Twink ~ 2039 words
CW: Sexual themes, alcohol use, mild power imbalance
#Fantasy #LGBTQ #QueerFantasy #WritingCommunity
Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash
It is a strange feeling to be forgotten, especially when you're as old I am. (1/43)
CW: Sexual themes, alcohol use, mild power imbalance
#Fantasy #LGBTQ #QueerFantasy #WritingCommunity
Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash
It is a strange feeling to be forgotten, especially when you're as old I am. (1/43)
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I Slept and Was Awakened by a Disaster Twink ~ 2039 words
CW: Sexual themes, alcohol use, mild power imbalance
#Fantasy #LGBTQ #QueerFantasy #WritingCommunity
Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash
It is a strange feeling to be forgotten, especially when you're as old I am. (1/43)
CW: Sexual themes, alcohol use, mild power imbalance
#Fantasy #LGBTQ #QueerFantasy #WritingCommunity
Photo by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash
It is a strange feeling to be forgotten, especially when you're as old I am. (1/43)
Chopsticks - 1856 words
CW: Grief, parental loss
#ShortStory #WritingCommunity #Grief #Taiwan #ContempFiction
"This is your captain speaking. I want to thank you for choosing ---- Airlines as your travel partner today. (1/44)
CW: Grief, parental loss
#ShortStory #WritingCommunity #Grief #Taiwan #ContempFiction
"This is your captain speaking. I want to thank you for choosing ---- Airlines as your travel partner today. (1/44)
January 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Chopsticks - 1856 words
CW: Grief, parental loss
#ShortStory #WritingCommunity #Grief #Taiwan #ContempFiction
"This is your captain speaking. I want to thank you for choosing ---- Airlines as your travel partner today. (1/44)
CW: Grief, parental loss
#ShortStory #WritingCommunity #Grief #Taiwan #ContempFiction
"This is your captain speaking. I want to thank you for choosing ---- Airlines as your travel partner today. (1/44)
Possession - 1166 words
CW: Psychological abuse, physical abuse
#ShortStory #LGBTQWriting #SurvivorStories #FlashFiction
Photo by Kumar Vivek on Unsplash
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
The text message glared at me from my phone. (1/25)
CW: Psychological abuse, physical abuse
#ShortStory #LGBTQWriting #SurvivorStories #FlashFiction
Photo by Kumar Vivek on Unsplash
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
The text message glared at me from my phone. (1/25)
January 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Possession - 1166 words
CW: Psychological abuse, physical abuse
#ShortStory #LGBTQWriting #SurvivorStories #FlashFiction
Photo by Kumar Vivek on Unsplash
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
The text message glared at me from my phone. (1/25)
CW: Psychological abuse, physical abuse
#ShortStory #LGBTQWriting #SurvivorStories #FlashFiction
Photo by Kumar Vivek on Unsplash
"WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
The text message glared at me from my phone. (1/25)
The Renseth Legacy: Games and Gambits ~ 1425 words
Content Warning: Violence, mentions of ageism/elder abuse #Fantasy #OriginalFiction #Wizards
Phwoom!
Amelia heard the sound of fire sucking in.
Boom!
The force of the explosion shook the ground beneath Amelia's feet. (1/33)
Content Warning: Violence, mentions of ageism/elder abuse #Fantasy #OriginalFiction #Wizards
Phwoom!
Amelia heard the sound of fire sucking in.
Boom!
The force of the explosion shook the ground beneath Amelia's feet. (1/33)
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Renseth Legacy: Games and Gambits ~ 1425 words
Content Warning: Violence, mentions of ageism/elder abuse #Fantasy #OriginalFiction #Wizards
Phwoom!
Amelia heard the sound of fire sucking in.
Boom!
The force of the explosion shook the ground beneath Amelia's feet. (1/33)
Content Warning: Violence, mentions of ageism/elder abuse #Fantasy #OriginalFiction #Wizards
Phwoom!
Amelia heard the sound of fire sucking in.
Boom!
The force of the explosion shook the ground beneath Amelia's feet. (1/33)