Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
@ghostofcinders.bsky.social
I write about monsters & myths, sometimes for work. Onyx Path freelancer. I'll geek out about books, movies and RPGs.
Pinned
I suppose I should introduce myself but barring a couple exceptions my followers around here know me so, well, it's a bit awkward.
Let's see.
#ttrpg
Let's see.
#ttrpg
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Each & every time I hear "it was a placeholder" I think WELL THEN USE FUCKING TEXT
If you KNOW that folks will value art, but then show you don't value artists all it does is Make me immediately suspicious that the rest of your project is ai genned, come off like a scam & me think your an asshole
If you KNOW that folks will value art, but then show you don't value artists all it does is Make me immediately suspicious that the rest of your project is ai genned, come off like a scam & me think your an asshole
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Each & every time I hear "it was a placeholder" I think WELL THEN USE FUCKING TEXT
If you KNOW that folks will value art, but then show you don't value artists all it does is Make me immediately suspicious that the rest of your project is ai genned, come off like a scam & me think your an asshole
If you KNOW that folks will value art, but then show you don't value artists all it does is Make me immediately suspicious that the rest of your project is ai genned, come off like a scam & me think your an asshole
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
I have more commissions available now
it is £45 for a character sheet which includes a character and many items or £10 for just a single character
If you would like something more complicated that is also ok and the price is then negotiable!
Please send a message if you are interested, thank you!
it is £45 for a character sheet which includes a character and many items or £10 for just a single character
If you would like something more complicated that is also ok and the price is then negotiable!
Please send a message if you are interested, thank you!
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I have more commissions available now
it is £45 for a character sheet which includes a character and many items or £10 for just a single character
If you would like something more complicated that is also ok and the price is then negotiable!
Please send a message if you are interested, thank you!
it is £45 for a character sheet which includes a character and many items or £10 for just a single character
If you would like something more complicated that is also ok and the price is then negotiable!
Please send a message if you are interested, thank you!
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
My last word on the matter
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My last word on the matter
Ah yes, the yearly ritual
Me: "I would like to book the vaccinations, please"
Pharmacist: "You can't! They're not available for you yet. And one of this just won't"
Me: "I can. I'm high risk because several factors"
Pharmacist: "But you're young!"
Me: "Yup. -ish. My body's still a mess, though"
Me: "I would like to book the vaccinations, please"
Pharmacist: "You can't! They're not available for you yet. And one of this just won't"
Me: "I can. I'm high risk because several factors"
Pharmacist: "But you're young!"
Me: "Yup. -ish. My body's still a mess, though"
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ah yes, the yearly ritual
Me: "I would like to book the vaccinations, please"
Pharmacist: "You can't! They're not available for you yet. And one of this just won't"
Me: "I can. I'm high risk because several factors"
Pharmacist: "But you're young!"
Me: "Yup. -ish. My body's still a mess, though"
Me: "I would like to book the vaccinations, please"
Pharmacist: "You can't! They're not available for you yet. And one of this just won't"
Me: "I can. I'm high risk because several factors"
Pharmacist: "But you're young!"
Me: "Yup. -ish. My body's still a mess, though"
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
that’s what I’ve been saaaayying maaan
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
that’s what I’ve been saaaayying maaan
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Joyce Carol Oates absolutely reading Elon Musk for filth is pretty incredible, but something I'd point out is his feigned interest in games, and how fake that was, paying people to boost his accounts and play for him, and the rare time we actually got to see him play, he was absolutely miserable.
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Joyce Carol Oates absolutely reading Elon Musk for filth is pretty incredible, but something I'd point out is his feigned interest in games, and how fake that was, paying people to boost his accounts and play for him, and the rare time we actually got to see him play, he was absolutely miserable.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
I think this is at the heart of why AI is useful to fascists. They seek to throttle the imagination, so people won't be able to think of ways to stop them. People won't be able to hope for anything better.
I spotted this on Mastodon and I find it horrible, not least for the speed with which this has happened.
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I think this is at the heart of why AI is useful to fascists. They seek to throttle the imagination, so people won't be able to think of ways to stop them. People won't be able to hope for anything better.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
A Frankenstein movie happens and I'm back to reading Promethean.
Sigh. The Chronicles of Darkness love truly never dies for me. Sometimes I wish it did, but they just are a core part of me.
Sigh. The Chronicles of Darkness love truly never dies for me. Sometimes I wish it did, but they just are a core part of me.
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A Frankenstein movie happens and I'm back to reading Promethean.
Sigh. The Chronicles of Darkness love truly never dies for me. Sometimes I wish it did, but they just are a core part of me.
Sigh. The Chronicles of Darkness love truly never dies for me. Sometimes I wish it did, but they just are a core part of me.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
[ #dnd OC ] Naj'all in his Drider form, cursed by Lolth herself and condemned to guard the Demonweb Pits 🕸
This was such a delight to roleplay! One of the best dnd games of my entire life 🥹
This was such a delight to roleplay! One of the best dnd games of my entire life 🥹
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
[ #dnd OC ] Naj'all in his Drider form, cursed by Lolth herself and condemned to guard the Demonweb Pits 🕸
This was such a delight to roleplay! One of the best dnd games of my entire life 🥹
This was such a delight to roleplay! One of the best dnd games of my entire life 🥹
Witch Hat Atelier, as usual, knows how things are.
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Witch Hat Atelier, as usual, knows how things are.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Reviewer: I know it's technically true to the book, but I'm not sure audiences are ready for a sexy Frankenstein's monster.
Me, a denizen of the monster-fucker internet: lol. lmao, even.
Me, a denizen of the monster-fucker internet: lol. lmao, even.
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reviewer: I know it's technically true to the book, but I'm not sure audiences are ready for a sexy Frankenstein's monster.
Me, a denizen of the monster-fucker internet: lol. lmao, even.
Me, a denizen of the monster-fucker internet: lol. lmao, even.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Needed more examples for future bust comms so I borrowed @hiimeyu.bsky.social 's beautiful Ruwy :) ☀️✨️
#art #dnd
#art #dnd
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Needed more examples for future bust comms so I borrowed @hiimeyu.bsky.social 's beautiful Ruwy :) ☀️✨️
#art #dnd
#art #dnd
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Dungeness & Dragons
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Dungeness & Dragons
Tonight will see a wonderful Frankenstein (2025) and Nosferatu (2024) double feature happen.
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Tonight will see a wonderful Frankenstein (2025) and Nosferatu (2024) double feature happen.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
No one wanted to be number six and that is why number six is sad. If someone chooses number six I will draw happy number six.
A goblin chooser page, from a thing which I have not finished yet.
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
No one wanted to be number six and that is why number six is sad. If someone chooses number six I will draw happy number six.
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Let’s go!!!!!
I feel like we have the opportunity to turn David Lynch's quote into this moment's "Keep Calm and Carry On" and it's a far better rallying cry too.
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Let’s go!!!!!
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
Reposted by Michele, a Ghost of Cinders
"Ruined by Women"? yeah I'd like to be
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"Ruined by Women"? yeah I'd like to be