Eliwood S. Gheist
@eliwoodsgheist.com
https://eliwoodsgheist.com/
Writer, 30-something, queer, nerd. We write alone, but we're writing together.
🚫genAI🚫
Current projects:
Bludeye Beach, paranormal fantasy
Eyes Shine Silver in Moonlight, werewolf romantasy
Writer, 30-something, queer, nerd. We write alone, but we're writing together.
🚫genAI🚫
Current projects:
Bludeye Beach, paranormal fantasy
Eyes Shine Silver in Moonlight, werewolf romantasy
20. Milo is pathologically polite to those older than him (that aren't related or aren't on his shit list). Even though Edie's father has told Milo many times he can call him Teddy, Milo can't stop calling him Mr. Coltsworth. (For now.)
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
20. Milo is pathologically polite to those older than him (that aren't related or aren't on his shit list). Even though Edie's father has told Milo many times he can call him Teddy, Milo can't stop calling him Mr. Coltsworth. (For now.)
19. Milo knows some Farsi from his mom, and tries to keep somewhat in practice for when he visits his grandpa in his nursing home. His sister Vi knows even less and his cousins were banned from learning it by their father, so he's the only one who can really speak to his Baba in his own language.
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
19. Milo knows some Farsi from his mom, and tries to keep somewhat in practice for when he visits his grandpa in his nursing home. His sister Vi knows even less and his cousins were banned from learning it by their father, so he's the only one who can really speak to his Baba in his own language.
18. Milo's grandparents came to the United States (and Bludeye Beach specifically) from Iran as refugees right after they got married. His grandfather opened an ice cream shop on the boardwalk, and Milo's mother and aunt grew up helping out their dad in the store.
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
18. Milo's grandparents came to the United States (and Bludeye Beach specifically) from Iran as refugees right after they got married. His grandfather opened an ice cream shop on the boardwalk, and Milo's mother and aunt grew up helping out their dad in the store.
No spoilers, but. I think you'll enjoy the sequel 😂😂
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
No spoilers, but. I think you'll enjoy the sequel 😂😂
17. Milo fell in love with Edie at 16, but in the ten years between reuniting, he only had a couple semi-relationships and a lot more casual situationships. But he has a hard time finding people he's willing to get close to.
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
17. Milo fell in love with Edie at 16, but in the ten years between reuniting, he only had a couple semi-relationships and a lot more casual situationships. But he has a hard time finding people he's willing to get close to.
16. Milo has another reason to be an Elvis fan; watching Blue Hawaii with his mom as a little kid was Milo's queer awakening 🎉 he didn't really know what the crush meant until years afterwards. But we stan Milo, our bi King 👑👑👑
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
16. Milo has another reason to be an Elvis fan; watching Blue Hawaii with his mom as a little kid was Milo's queer awakening 🎉 he didn't really know what the crush meant until years afterwards. But we stan Milo, our bi King 👑👑👑
15. Milo has a few Elvis favorites, and especially since meeting Edie, "Fools Rush In" has been among the top of the list. But as Party Milo...he's more likely to go "Burning Love" 😏
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
15. Milo has a few Elvis favorites, and especially since meeting Edie, "Fools Rush In" has been among the top of the list. But as Party Milo...he's more likely to go "Burning Love" 😏
14. As stated before, Milo is mostly a fan of obscure emo/punk bands.
But even Milo can't deny the call of The King 😎
But even Milo can't deny the call of The King 😎
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
14. As stated before, Milo is mostly a fan of obscure emo/punk bands.
But even Milo can't deny the call of The King 😎
But even Milo can't deny the call of The King 😎
Aww, but then we'll want more baby Scruffy 😂❤️
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Aww, but then we'll want more baby Scruffy 😂❤️
SCRUFFY!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SCRUFFY!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
13. He isn't much for hard liquor, but he can be easily goaded into drinking in the right situations. And hence...Party Milo 😎
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
13. He isn't much for hard liquor, but he can be easily goaded into drinking in the right situations. And hence...Party Milo 😎
12. Despite his health-focused outlook, Milo gets pretty in craft beer. In his opinion? Nothing beats drinking right from the bottle.
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
12. Despite his health-focused outlook, Milo gets pretty in craft beer. In his opinion? Nothing beats drinking right from the bottle.
11. Milo's favorite color is actually green. Like a vibrant, deep green.
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
11. Milo's favorite color is actually green. Like a vibrant, deep green.
10. Every time there's a line in the book about an obscure band that Milo likes, you can thank Mr. Gheist for it 😂
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
10. Every time there's a line in the book about an obscure band that Milo likes, you can thank Mr. Gheist for it 😂
9. Milo is very focused on his health. He tries to eat highly nutritious food, spends free time jogging, and drinks green tea instead of coffee. There's reasons for that, too, that are also kind of spoilery, and a conversation that is mostly built the expectations Milo has for himself.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
9. Milo is very focused on his health. He tries to eat highly nutritious food, spends free time jogging, and drinks green tea instead of coffee. There's reasons for that, too, that are also kind of spoilery, and a conversation that is mostly built the expectations Milo has for himself.
8. Milo is the kind of person who wants to keep people safe, but is always afraid he doesn't know how. Some of the conflict between him and Edie is him trying to keep her out of danger but her needing to go into it; so he is a little obstructive; their journey is about learning how to work together.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
8. Milo is the kind of person who wants to keep people safe, but is always afraid he doesn't know how. Some of the conflict between him and Edie is him trying to keep her out of danger but her needing to go into it; so he is a little obstructive; their journey is about learning how to work together.
7. When developing MC Edie and trying to figure out what kind of love story I wanted for her, I needed someone who would be a protector without being obstructive. Edie is terrified of ~everything~, but she still needs to do whatever needs doing. She needed a partner, not someone to save her.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
7. When developing MC Edie and trying to figure out what kind of love story I wanted for her, I needed someone who would be a protector without being obstructive. Edie is terrified of ~everything~, but she still needs to do whatever needs doing. She needed a partner, not someone to save her.
6. Bludeye Beach is no doubt influenced by my astronomical amount of time playing Stardew Valley. Those ~in the know~ won't be surprised to know who my preferred marriageable candidate is 😂 but while Milo and Frog Daddy definitely have overlap, most of Milo's personality is shaped by my husband ❤️❤️
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
6. Bludeye Beach is no doubt influenced by my astronomical amount of time playing Stardew Valley. Those ~in the know~ won't be surprised to know who my preferred marriageable candidate is 😂 but while Milo and Frog Daddy definitely have overlap, most of Milo's personality is shaped by my husband ❤️❤️
5. Teen Milo almost perpetually wears a beat up black hoodie. He still wears it semifrequently as an adult, but his job makes it harder.
The reason why is a little bit spoilery so I'll avoid it, but: it's not just because of his emo vibe.
The reason why is a little bit spoilery so I'll avoid it, but: it's not just because of his emo vibe.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
5. Teen Milo almost perpetually wears a beat up black hoodie. He still wears it semifrequently as an adult, but his job makes it harder.
The reason why is a little bit spoilery so I'll avoid it, but: it's not just because of his emo vibe.
The reason why is a little bit spoilery so I'll avoid it, but: it's not just because of his emo vibe.
4. Adult Milo lives in an apartment, still in Bludeye Beach. He has a roommate in the 40-ish Angus, who's even more taciturn and standoffish than he is. They get along pretty well, because they both like to stay out of each other's way. Angus does look out for Milo a bit, but in very subtle ways.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
4. Adult Milo lives in an apartment, still in Bludeye Beach. He has a roommate in the 40-ish Angus, who's even more taciturn and standoffish than he is. They get along pretty well, because they both like to stay out of each other's way. Angus does look out for Milo a bit, but in very subtle ways.
3. Teen Milo lives with his mom & dad and his younger sister, Viola. His mother's sister also lives in Bludeye with her family, so he grew up with his cousins Cat & Alexandra; they're a year old than him, but because of overprotective parents, they started school late; they're in the same grade.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
3. Teen Milo lives with his mom & dad and his younger sister, Viola. His mother's sister also lives in Bludeye with her family, so he grew up with his cousins Cat & Alexandra; they're a year old than him, but because of overprotective parents, they started school late; they're in the same grade.
2. Milo wouldn't call himself emo, but that's okay, literally everyone else in his life does. It's mostly because of his long hair, penchant for wearing black, and the fact that he listens to a ton of emo music.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
2. Milo wouldn't call himself emo, but that's okay, literally everyone else in his life does. It's mostly because of his long hair, penchant for wearing black, and the fact that he listens to a ton of emo music.
Let's go Milo ❤️❤️
1. Easy stuff first! Milo starts Bludeye Beach at age 16, and after the time jump is 26. Peak moody teen.
1. Easy stuff first! Milo starts Bludeye Beach at age 16, and after the time jump is 26. Peak moody teen.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Let's go Milo ❤️❤️
1. Easy stuff first! Milo starts Bludeye Beach at age 16, and after the time jump is 26. Peak moody teen.
1. Easy stuff first! Milo starts Bludeye Beach at age 16, and after the time jump is 26. Peak moody teen.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Ily girlipop ❤️❤️❤️