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Neurodivergent Homo Sapien of the Cenozoic Era.

Intends to try harder.

Protect Trans Kids 🏳️‍⚧️

TAX WEALTH NOT WORK - reduce inequality💰
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Paul Pritchard (He/Him) 🏳️‍⚧️ @paul-pritchard.bsky.social · Oct 24
Be kind, not judgemental.
Be accepting, not entitled.
Be strong, not aggressive.
Be still, stop striving.
Trust yourself, question your motives.
Listen to the breeze in the trees,
it will never lie.
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Hey #booksky what interesting or unusual Inscriptions, Gift Inscriptions or Ex-Libris do you lovely #readers have in books you own.
Photo’s would be ace 🤩
December 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Question for all you Solo RPGers.
Where do you get your rule books, that you buy as PDFs, printed?

Looking to get Little Town and Erie Town in physical form.

#solorpg
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Turns out #fnaf2 is a good comedy horror romp. Neat little story, although it helps if you’ve seen the first film but not essential.
Plenty of solid jump scares and lore references.

#horror #filmsky

youtu.be/dSDpoobO6yM?...
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Universal Pictures
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December 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Author Shirley Jackson. Born on this day, 14th of December 1914.

#booksky #authors #writers
A black-and-white portrait of Shirley Jackson, author, wearing glasses and a pearl necklace. She has light-coloured hair pulled back and is looking slightly off-camera to her right. She is wearing a collared shirt.
December 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Films that nail the 3-act structure:

3/4 Aliens
Act 1: Ripley rescued; learns LV-426 silent; meets Colonial Marines
Act 2: Arrive at colony, Find Newt, Marines’ disastrous first xenomorph encounter.
Act 3: Escape the facility, rescue Newt, Ripley’s showdown with Queen.

#filmsky #writingcommunity
A dark, moody movie poster for the film ALIENS. The main image features Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), standing amidst a landscape of glowing Alien eggs. She is dressed in combat gear, holding a large pulse rifle, and fiercely gripping the frightened young girl Newt (Carrie Henn) in her other arm, protectively holding her close. The title, A L I E N S, is displayed in glowing blue at the bottom, and the tagline "This Time It's War" is above the credit block.
December 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Buy @jezabelle.bsky.social books 📚.
Your God demands it of you. Lightning ⚡️
jezabelle.bsky.social Jeza Belle @jezabelle.bsky.social · 8d
I may not have a powerful machine behind me, may not have a masters in creative writing, may not even have a clue, but I have the sheer force of will and the power of God.
www.iamjezabelle.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
Cover of a Pan paperback edition of Douglas Adams' science fiction novel, The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The title is in large, bold, red and orange letters against a brightly colored, vertical striped background that has a distressed, slightly psychedelic look. The author's name, 'DOUGLAS ADAMS', is at the bottom, followed by the text 'Based on the famous Radio series'.
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Films that nail the 3-act structure:

2/4 Twister

Act 1: We meet Jo+team, Bill+fiancée/divorce papers, Jonas (rival).

Act 2: Chasing tornadoes, test Dorothy; danger rising, feelings reigniting.

Act 3: The F5 tornado; Dorothy flys; Bill chooses Jo over fiancée.

#filmsky #writingcommunity
A movie poster for the 1996 film Twister. The poster features a large, dark, menacing tornado descending from the upper center, dominating the frame against a stormy, yellowish-brown sky. In the lower center, two figures, a man and a woman (presumably the main characters, Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt), are running away from the storm. The film's title, "TWISTER," is in large, stylized red and white text near the top. Above the title are taglines: "From the Producers of 'JURASSIC PARK' and the Director of 'SPEED'," "Don't breathe. Don't look back.," and "The Dark Side of Nature." The release date, MAY 10, is visible at the very bottom.
December 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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I love this one 👇

#writingcommunity #writingprompt
agathachocolats.bsky.social Agatha Chocolats @agathachocolats.bsky.social · 11d
In six words or fewer, write a story about this photo.
#sixwordstory #WritingCommunity
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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The plagioclase feldspar mineral of choice.

#labradorite #mineralsky
tinyarms-tinyart.bsky.social Astral Bollshit @tinyarms-tinyart.bsky.social · 16d
This is a labradorite appreciation post
A very large carnival glass goblet holds several pieces of labradorite of various sizes, shapes, and colors. Beside the goblet are two larger rough chunks of labradorite.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Movies set at Christmas that aren’t about Christmas.

#2 Trading Places (1983)

#filmsky #tradingplaces #christmasmovienot
The poster features a central illustration of two men on either side of a mirrored divider, appearing to be in a restroom. • On the left, a man in a business suit (Dan Aykroyd) is leaning in towards his reflection, which shows him as a disheveled person in a leather jacket (presumably his original character, Louis Winthorpe III, reflecting on his changed circumstances). • On the right, a man in a suit (Eddie Murphy) is smiling broadly and looking at his reflection, which shows him as a disheveled, bundled-up person holding a sign that reads "A Grateful War Veteran Thanks You Merry Christmas" (presumably his original character, Billy Ray Valentine, reflecting on his changed circumstances). • The title "Trading Places" is prominently displayed in large, stylized red script across the top center. • The stars are listed above the title: "DAN AYKROYD" on the left and "EDDIE MURPHY" on the right. • A tagline is at the very top: "Take two complete strangers... make one of them rich, the other poor... just watch the fun while they're trading places." The bottom section contains the credits in small text.
December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Films that nail the 3-act structure:

1/4 Kelly’s Heroes.

Act 1: Kelly learns of the gold, we meet the Heroes.

Act 2: Journey through German lines to meet Oddball’s tanks.

Act 3: Heist at the bank , striking a deal with a German tank crew, and escaping with the gold

#filmsky #writingcommunity
A vintage movie poster for the film "Kelly's Heroes". The poster is centered around four large, painted portraits of the main actors (including Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, and Donald Sutherland) emerging from a cloud of smoke above a German Tiger tank, which is driving towards the viewer. Four smaller figures of soldiers are seen from the back, approaching the tank. The title "KELLY'S HEROES" is prominently displayed in large, colourful block letters at the top against a rainbow-coloured arch. Text at the top reads "IN 70MM AND FULL STEREOPHONIC SOUND". The taglines at the bottom read: "They set out to rob a bank... and damn near won a war instead!" Below that, the main cast is listed: "CLINT EASTWOOD, TELLY SAVALAS, DON RICKLES, CARROLL O'CONNOR and DONALD SUTHERLAND in 'KELLY'S HEROES'".
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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December 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity
December 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Movies set at Christmas that aren’t about Christmas.

#1 Gremlins (1984)

#filmsky #gremlins #christmasmovienot
The movie poster for Gremlins. A frightening, green, scaly gremlin with white hair and sharp teeth is shown gleefully tearing out of a box held by a man in a blue T-shirt. The man is only shown from the chest down to his waist. The title "GREMLINS" is at the bottom, and text above the creature reads "WE'RE HERE!" and "Cute, Clever, Mischievous, Intelligent is to its right hand side and is crossed out".
December 4, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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John Michael ‘Ozzy’ Osbourne was born on this day, the 3rd of December 1948.

#ozzyosbourne #musicsky
An image of the cover art for the Ozzy Osbourne album Blizzard of Ozz. It shows Ozzy Osbourne kneeling on a wooden floor, dressed in white with a red sash, holding a black cross above his head. Smoke or fog surrounds him. The album title "OZZY OSBOURNE BLIZZARD of OZZ" is written in red and white stylised text in the upper right corner.
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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If you’re creating a fantasy world built on a Medieval society, this book is an incredible source of detail.
The section on date/time and currency complexity alone is insane—a valuable source guide to bringing your world to life.

#writers #fantasy #worldbuilding #ttrpg #solorpg

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The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century (Ian Mortimer’s Time Traveller’s Guides)
Immerse yourself in 14th century England. Explore peasant life to noble customs through this comprehensive handbook. An informative journey back in time.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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This is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week 🤣
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Advice we called all do with I suspect.
#writers #authors
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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I have been reading this magazine for decades, it is part of who I am.
To all you writers out there it is a goldmine of weirdness. Honestly, throw a Fortean scene in a book, even a romance or YA, just for fun #writer #authors #writingcommunity
forteantimes.bsky.social Fortean Times @forteantimes.bsky.social · 22d
Our Christmas issue is now on sale! South Shields Poltergeist at 20; SAS vs Gnomes; Enys Tregarthen's Cornish tales; Europe's Yuletide spectres; Warminster Thing; Fortean TV 1988 Christmas Special; illustrious eunuchs; phantom twanger; Masonic Super Mario + much more
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Our Christmas issue is now on sale! South Shields Poltergeist at 20; SAS vs Gnomes; Enys Tregarthen's Cornish tales; Europe's Yuletide spectres; Warminster Thing; Fortean TV 1988 Christmas Special; illustrious eunuchs; phantom twanger; Masonic Super Mario + much more
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November 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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I love linoprint, and cristianpintos.com work is awesome 🤩
A fabulous and imaginative creator 🩷
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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I wear headphones in a busy office because I can’t concentrate, but I’m listening to Maiden and Sabbath at full volume.
Heavy traffic and sirens makes me want to Hulk Rage, but thunder, crashing waves and storm winds sooth me.
But I never consider the effect of sound on my characters.

#writers
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Change my mind…
tigerlily.northsky.social Tiger Poinsettia 🐅 🏳️‍⚧️ @tigerlily.northsky.social · 25d
Have I shared on here my theory that Star Wars is The Hobbit (at least the end)? The Death Star is Smaug. The exhaust port is the missing scale on his tummy. Luke is Bard the Archer defending Yavin/Laketown. With his last shot he closes his eyes and trusts in the wisdom of his ancestors
angelic.style ✨️Angel Facts✨️ @angelic.style · 25d
my star wars hot take is that its leagues better than lord of the rings
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM