Lexikon
@lexikonical.bsky.social
Peddler of fantastical realms and purveyor of fictional escapes. Trying to adult by day, trying to write by night.
#vss365
"They said I should use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate my #goals." Her hand fell limply, the glass teetering in her grip. "Thirteen years I've been here."
"What are you going to do?"
"Take the beating and carry on. What else can I do?"
He held out a hand, "I may have an idea."
"They said I should use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate my #goals." Her hand fell limply, the glass teetering in her grip. "Thirteen years I've been here."
"What are you going to do?"
"Take the beating and carry on. What else can I do?"
He held out a hand, "I may have an idea."
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#vss365
The room was pitch black. He turned to leave when spotted something out of the corner of his eye. He flicked the light on making her recoil and shield her eyes.
"Why are you sitting in the dark?"
"I got passed over again. My #issues," she waved an empty glass. "I think maybe I give up."
The room was pitch black. He turned to leave when spotted something out of the corner of his eye. He flicked the light on making her recoil and shield her eyes.
"Why are you sitting in the dark?"
"I got passed over again. My #issues," she waved an empty glass. "I think maybe I give up."
November 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
#vss365
Elena regreted opening the door. Too many voices were shouting over the noise.
"What the..." Her friends were circled round something in the centre of the room.
"Elle! Quick, do your thing!" Declan pointed at the ball of lightning in the room.
"My thing?"
"Yeah, fight magic with #science."
Elena regreted opening the door. Too many voices were shouting over the noise.
"What the..." Her friends were circled round something in the centre of the room.
"Elle! Quick, do your thing!" Declan pointed at the ball of lightning in the room.
"My thing?"
"Yeah, fight magic with #science."
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#vss365
"What about King Arthur?"
"Do you believe every #myth you've heard?" He started checking through his bag, hoping she'd stop.
"Seeing as Merlin was real, you can do magic etc, etc," she waved her hand. "Yes, at this point I think it's safer to assume there must be something to the rumours."
"What about King Arthur?"
"Do you believe every #myth you've heard?" He started checking through his bag, hoping she'd stop.
"Seeing as Merlin was real, you can do magic etc, etc," she waved her hand. "Yes, at this point I think it's safer to assume there must be something to the rumours."
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
#vss365
"So how does it work,will you take over her place on the Council one day?"
Thos sighed, "I think that's what she wants, but I don't think I'm going to #measure up. It was supposed to be my father or my brother; they would have been amazing. But to be honest, I can't think of anything worse."
"So how does it work,will you take over her place on the Council one day?"
Thos sighed, "I think that's what she wants, but I don't think I'm going to #measure up. It was supposed to be my father or my brother; they would have been amazing. But to be honest, I can't think of anything worse."
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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"How do you know latin? It's not an obvious #language for an engineer."
"I didn't know what I wanted to do," she shrugged.
"What? But you have 3 science degrees."
"I nearly did history first." She looked up. "I only gave up on the rock star career at 20."
He laughed, until he saw her face.
"How do you know latin? It's not an obvious #language for an engineer."
"I didn't know what I wanted to do," she shrugged.
"What? But you have 3 science degrees."
"I nearly did history first." She looked up. "I only gave up on the rock star career at 20."
He laughed, until he saw her face.
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Just writtent he first improvised part of my writing experiment. I have no plan, no outline, no lore prepped for this continuing story. Full pantsing mode, what could possibly go wrong? #fantasy #writing #fiction #blogging #fantasyfiction #amwriting #angels
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Falling - Collisions
So we have 1 missing fallen angel, 1 former fallen angel turned detective, and 1 really annoyed arcangel all about to collide on Earth. What could possibly go wrong, I wish I knew!
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November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just writtent he first improvised part of my writing experiment. I have no plan, no outline, no lore prepped for this continuing story. Full pantsing mode, what could possibly go wrong? #fantasy #writing #fiction #blogging #fantasyfiction #amwriting #angels
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39 HOURS!!! And you've only gone and hit the second stretch goal which means I actually have to do some work now... hmmm
#dnd #kickstarter #rpg #ttrpg #art #artwork #maps #storytelling #writingresources
#dnd #kickstarter #rpg #ttrpg #art #artwork #maps #storytelling #writingresources
4 days left!!! So very close to the second stretch goal! And just to tempt you some more, here's a taster of some awesome artwork by @ways-unseen.bsky.social more of this to come on the Subterranean maps! #art #artwork #maps #dnd #rpg #ttrpg #gaming #writing #storytelling
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
39 HOURS!!! And you've only gone and hit the second stretch goal which means I actually have to do some work now... hmmm
#dnd #kickstarter #rpg #ttrpg #art #artwork #maps #storytelling #writingresources
#dnd #kickstarter #rpg #ttrpg #art #artwork #maps #storytelling #writingresources
#vss365
The expression on his face alone would induce #terror. "Why do we need to wear these?"
"It's a Halloween party. If we want to sneak around without being noticed..." Rowan waved at her outfit.
Thos pointed at Elena, "Why aren't you wearing a costume?" She grinned, baring her plastic fangs.
The expression on his face alone would induce #terror. "Why do we need to wear these?"
"It's a Halloween party. If we want to sneak around without being noticed..." Rowan waved at her outfit.
Thos pointed at Elena, "Why aren't you wearing a costume?" She grinned, baring her plastic fangs.
October 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
4 days left!!! So very close to the second stretch goal! And just to tempt you some more, here's a taster of some awesome artwork by @ways-unseen.bsky.social more of this to come on the Subterranean maps! #art #artwork #maps #dnd #rpg #ttrpg #gaming #writing #storytelling
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
4 days left!!! So very close to the second stretch goal! And just to tempt you some more, here's a taster of some awesome artwork by @ways-unseen.bsky.social more of this to come on the Subterranean maps! #art #artwork #maps #dnd #rpg #ttrpg #gaming #writing #storytelling
7 days to go before
@ways-unseen.bsky.social kickstarter ends! We're close to the second stretch goal which would mean I get to come up with random tables to go with the tiny #maps for #ttrpg and #gaming.
#art #storytelling #rpg #dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
@ways-unseen.bsky.social kickstarter ends! We're close to the second stretch goal which would mean I get to come up with random tables to go with the tiny #maps for #ttrpg and #gaming.
#art #storytelling #rpg #dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
7 days to go before
@ways-unseen.bsky.social kickstarter ends! We're close to the second stretch goal which would mean I get to come up with random tables to go with the tiny #maps for #ttrpg and #gaming.
#art #storytelling #rpg #dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
@ways-unseen.bsky.social kickstarter ends! We're close to the second stretch goal which would mean I get to come up with random tables to go with the tiny #maps for #ttrpg and #gaming.
#art #storytelling #rpg #dnd
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
#vss365
"Oh yes, while we're at it, why don't we start checking for flying #saucers?" Thos threw his hands up in the air. Rowan sighed; he was being stubborn again and there was no talking to him like this.
Except Elena hadn't gotten that message, "Says the wizard from another realm..."
"Oh yes, while we're at it, why don't we start checking for flying #saucers?" Thos threw his hands up in the air. Rowan sighed; he was being stubborn again and there was no talking to him like this.
Except Elena hadn't gotten that message, "Says the wizard from another realm..."
October 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
October 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Uh oh, 1st stretch goal has funded. The 2nd goal means I have to do some stuff, and no-one wants that, so you should 'definitely not' (wink) back this. I'd have to like come up with so many ideas, it sounds like a lot, probably best you come up with all your own tables and prompts... #dnd #rpg #art
The Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack - now featuring at least 12 maps since we've hit our first stretch goal - is ticking along nicely over on Kickstarter!
#ttrpgs #rpgs #kickstarter
#ttrpgs #rpgs #kickstarter
October 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#vss365
"I thought I heard voices?" Rowan peered over Elena's shoulder.
Declan snorted, "Probably built herself an #android to do the chores."
Elena blinked slowly. "I was on a video call. I'll just change and follow you there." She closed the door on them. They locked eyes. "That was close."
"I thought I heard voices?" Rowan peered over Elena's shoulder.
Declan snorted, "Probably built herself an #android to do the chores."
Elena blinked slowly. "I was on a video call. I'll just change and follow you there." She closed the door on them. They locked eyes. "That was close."
October 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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She watched the #beetle crawling along the desk. The harder she looked, the more convinced ahe became she could hear its legs tapping on the wood. Its shell seemed to shimmer. It couldn't be real. This whole place was fake. She looked up. He was watching her with that concerned look again.
She watched the #beetle crawling along the desk. The harder she looked, the more convinced ahe became she could hear its legs tapping on the wood. Its shell seemed to shimmer. It couldn't be real. This whole place was fake. She looked up. He was watching her with that concerned look again.
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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"Doctor Smith."
She frowned. He could pack a whole current of undertones into her name. Usually, when he used her title he was angry. Disappointment, , irritation and on a good day amusement could echo through those two words. Not today though. Today the words were devoid of hidden meaning.
"Doctor Smith."
She frowned. He could pack a whole current of undertones into her name. Usually, when he used her title he was angry. Disappointment, , irritation and on a good day amusement could echo through those two words. Not today though. Today the words were devoid of hidden meaning.
October 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#vss365
"Doctor Smith."
She frowned. He could pack a whole current of undertones into her name. Usually, when he used her title he was angry. Disappointment, , irritation and on a good day amusement could echo through those two words. Not today though. Today the words were devoid of hidden meaning.
"Doctor Smith."
She frowned. He could pack a whole current of undertones into her name. Usually, when he used her title he was angry. Disappointment, , irritation and on a good day amusement could echo through those two words. Not today though. Today the words were devoid of hidden meaning.
The subterranean map pack from @ways-unseen.bsky.social has funded! 🥳 and now he has added some stretch goals... and one of those goals might have something to do with me! Mwahahaha #rpg #art #storytelling #roleplayinggames #ttrpg #resources www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The subterranean map pack from @ways-unseen.bsky.social has funded! 🥳 and now he has added some stretch goals... and one of those goals might have something to do with me! Mwahahaha #rpg #art #storytelling #roleplayinggames #ttrpg #resources www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
Here's another very short story for a free read. Next time I'll be trying to continue the story improv style. What could possibly go wrong? open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni... #writing #writingcommunity #fiction #fantasy #angels #flashfiction #reading #authors #fantasyfiction
Fallen
Remember Falling a couple of weeks ago? Well here's the follow up piece that shows things from the other side. Next time we start experimenting to see where the story goes!
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October 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Here's another very short story for a free read. Next time I'll be trying to continue the story improv style. What could possibly go wrong? open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni... #writing #writingcommunity #fiction #fantasy #angels #flashfiction #reading #authors #fantasyfiction
#vss365
They convened on the fifth level of the car park.
Declan smirked at Elena as she pulled her yellow #raincoat around her. "You look ridiculous."
"Not exactly the most stealthy," Rowan added.
"I'm sorry I don't have a spy's wardrobe."
"Ignore them." Thos glared.
Declan snorted. "Quack."
They convened on the fifth level of the car park.
Declan smirked at Elena as she pulled her yellow #raincoat around her. "You look ridiculous."
"Not exactly the most stealthy," Rowan added.
"I'm sorry I don't have a spy's wardrobe."
"Ignore them." Thos glared.
Declan snorted. "Quack."
October 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ways Unseen's kickstarter is live! So if you like cheap game resources for your #rpg or if you like pretty little #maps for your #art collection or if you want to use them as #teaching or writing #resources back it now!! #gaming #dnd
Dis is not a drill! My Kickstarter - probably the best way to get your hands on some lovingly hand-crafted cave maps - is live!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
#FantasyMaps #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/projects/way...
#FantasyMaps #ttrpg
Ways Unseen Subterranean Map Pack
A selection of varied hand-drawn cave maps for table-top gaming
www.kickstarter.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reposted by Lexikon
A close up of an isometric map I drew for the banner image on my itch page.... #fantasymap
October 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I hadn't even realised it was #worldteachersday Maybe something here will help those Sunday lesson planning sessions a litte easier!!
#writing #english #teachers #art #maps #rpg #dnd #gaming
#writing #english #teachers #art #maps #rpg #dnd #gaming
Just posted something a bit different. Calling all #writers, #writinggroups and #teachers! Need something a bit different for your exercises? How about these #map #resources or #RPG ideas for #creativewriting? #art #rpg #dnd #teaching #teachingresources
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Writing resources - maps and games
A break from the usual programme of stories for something a bit different. There are so many writing resources and prompts out there, for adults and for use in classrooms. So how about one more!
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#vss365
Everything is an #advert these days, everything listens. Oooh, that picture you looked at, I saw that, you lingered, I saw. How about you buy this thing now? Everyone is selling. Everyone has a side hustle. Outrageous.
Oh, look at this, how interesting😈 open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Everything is an #advert these days, everything listens. Oooh, that picture you looked at, I saw that, you lingered, I saw. How about you buy this thing now? Everyone is selling. Everyone has a side hustle. Outrageous.
Oh, look at this, how interesting😈 open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Writing resources - maps and games
A break from the usual programme of stories for something a bit different. There are so many writing resources and prompts out there, for adults and for use in classrooms. So how about one more!
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#vss365
Everything is an #advert these days, everything listens. Oooh, that picture you looked at, I saw that, you lingered, I saw. How about you buy this thing now? Everyone is selling. Everyone has a side hustle. Outrageous.
Oh, look at this, how interesting😈 open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Everything is an #advert these days, everything listens. Oooh, that picture you looked at, I saw that, you lingered, I saw. How about you buy this thing now? Everyone is selling. Everyone has a side hustle. Outrageous.
Oh, look at this, how interesting😈 open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Just posted something a bit different. Calling all #writers, #writinggroups and #teachers! Need something a bit different for your exercises? How about these #map #resources or #RPG ideas for #creativewriting? #art #rpg #dnd #teaching #teachingresources
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
Writing resources - maps and games
A break from the usual programme of stories for something a bit different. There are so many writing resources and prompts out there, for adults and for use in classrooms. So how about one more!
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Just posted something a bit different. Calling all #writers, #writinggroups and #teachers! Need something a bit different for your exercises? How about these #map #resources or #RPG ideas for #creativewriting? #art #rpg #dnd #teaching #teachingresources
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...
open.substack.com/pub/lexikoni...