Sanctum Obscurus
@sanctumobscurus.bsky.social
A wanabee writer and worldbuilder, fan of scifi, fantasy, alternate history, and paranormal. Wanting to find a community and push myself to keep writing.
I'm reading: Nova Wars by Ralts_Bloodthore on r/hfy
I'm listening to: All the Skills 2 by Honour Rae
I'm reading: Nova Wars by Ralts_Bloodthore on r/hfy
I'm listening to: All the Skills 2 by Honour Rae
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Hello #writingcommunity! I have made a discord server! I usually spend my time behind the curtain when it comes to being tech support for others but now I'm building a community. Get together for conversation and relaxation!
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#update #writtingcommunity #overdidit
I just want to apologies to those I started interacting with so much at the beginning of Feb. I started out Feb strong, doing 5-7 daily question posts, and a 1k word short story every day. Back around valentines I took 2 days off and have struggled to get
1/x
I just want to apologies to those I started interacting with so much at the beginning of Feb. I started out Feb strong, doing 5-7 daily question posts, and a 1k word short story every day. Back around valentines I took 2 days off and have struggled to get
1/x
February 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#update #writtingcommunity #overdidit
I just want to apologies to those I started interacting with so much at the beginning of Feb. I started out Feb strong, doing 5-7 daily question posts, and a 1k word short story every day. Back around valentines I took 2 days off and have struggled to get
1/x
I just want to apologies to those I started interacting with so much at the beginning of Feb. I started out Feb strong, doing 5-7 daily question posts, and a 1k word short story every day. Back around valentines I took 2 days off and have struggled to get
1/x
#HorrorWritersChat question 3:
Compare one of your horror works or WIPs *badly* to something similar
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
Compare one of your horror works or WIPs *badly* to something similar
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
February 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#horrorwritesrchat q2
So I have two, First is just my writing desk, somewhere I know I can focus and not be disturbed. My second is the bar. Using the energy to feed into the story I'm writing!
So I have two, First is just my writing desk, somewhere I know I can focus and not be disturbed. My second is the bar. Using the energy to feed into the story I'm writing!
#HorrorWritersChat question 2:
What’s your favourite writing/brainstorming spot?
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
What’s your favourite writing/brainstorming spot?
Quote post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
February 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#horrorwritesrchat q2
So I have two, First is just my writing desk, somewhere I know I can focus and not be disturbed. My second is the bar. Using the energy to feed into the story I'm writing!
So I have two, First is just my writing desk, somewhere I know I can focus and not be disturbed. My second is the bar. Using the energy to feed into the story I'm writing!
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
(I'm not late you were just early)
I am Sanctum Obscurus, I write a lot of things, my current Horror WIP "A bartender's conspiracy might be true"
(I'm not late you were just early)
I am Sanctum Obscurus, I write a lot of things, my current Horror WIP "A bartender's conspiracy might be true"
#HorrorWritersChat question 1:
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are and sum up your current horror WIP in six words or fewer.
Quote this post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
Introduce yourself: tell us who you are and sum up your current horror WIP in six words or fewer.
Quote this post, and don't forget to include the hashtag!
February 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q1
(I'm not late you were just early)
I am Sanctum Obscurus, I write a lot of things, my current Horror WIP "A bartender's conspiracy might be true"
(I'm not late you were just early)
I am Sanctum Obscurus, I write a lot of things, my current Horror WIP "A bartender's conspiracy might be true"
I haven't had time to write the last week but I did binge some audio books including all 4 available in this series and I highly recommend it to #system and #litrpg fans. Great world building, unique tools, lack of harem, and some compelling struggles.
www.audible.com/pd/B0BLTLDSY...
www.audible.com/pd/B0BLTLDSY...
All the Skills: A Deck-Building LitRPG
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. For a boy coming of age and discovering a magical self-reliance and new powers for every occasion, the future is in the cards, in this fantasy adventure. Ar...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I haven't had time to write the last week but I did binge some audio books including all 4 available in this series and I highly recommend it to #system and #litrpg fans. Great world building, unique tools, lack of harem, and some compelling struggles.
www.audible.com/pd/B0BLTLDSY...
www.audible.com/pd/B0BLTLDSY...
Hello #newwriters, #authors, those with experience they are willing to share, and those looking to figure out the chaos that is writing and sharing your writing. Check out my new #community for us to hang out and grow together from the new ideas to trusted experience!
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February 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Hello #newwriters, #authors, those with experience they are willing to share, and those looking to figure out the chaos that is writing and sharing your writing. Check out my new #community for us to hang out and grow together from the new ideas to trusted experience!
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#WordWeavers 20. Does the society your characters live in take good care of people with disabilities?
Look at the current day and kinda tell me. Although with what's going on it will be getting slightly worst in this small town...
Look at the current day and kinda tell me. Although with what's going on it will be getting slightly worst in this small town...
February 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#WordWeavers 20. Does the society your characters live in take good care of people with disabilities?
Look at the current day and kinda tell me. Although with what's going on it will be getting slightly worst in this small town...
Look at the current day and kinda tell me. Although with what's going on it will be getting slightly worst in this small town...
#WordWeavers 19. SC POV: Who is your best friend?
Unnamed Side Character: It's the bartender of course. He's the only one who listens, only one who cares. Everyone else has left me and moved on.
Unnamed Side Character: It's the bartender of course. He's the only one who listens, only one who cares. Everyone else has left me and moved on.
February 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#WordWeavers 19. SC POV: Who is your best friend?
Unnamed Side Character: It's the bartender of course. He's the only one who listens, only one who cares. Everyone else has left me and moved on.
Unnamed Side Character: It's the bartender of course. He's the only one who listens, only one who cares. Everyone else has left me and moved on.
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 20 —How commercially minded are you? Would you object to selling a hundred thousand books?
I'm not, I'd rather have my writing just on the internet for 100k people to read it than hear one person say they'd love to read it but cant afford a copy.
I'm not, I'd rather have my writing just on the internet for 100k people to read it than hear one person say they'd love to read it but cant afford a copy.
February 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub Feb 20 —How commercially minded are you? Would you object to selling a hundred thousand books?
I'm not, I'd rather have my writing just on the internet for 100k people to read it than hear one person say they'd love to read it but cant afford a copy.
I'm not, I'd rather have my writing just on the internet for 100k people to read it than hear one person say they'd love to read it but cant afford a copy.
#WritersCoffeeClub 19 Feb: Do some stories resonate as a call to action, like “do something like this, but in a different way” or “adapt this for the screen”?
I think so. Some are meant to bring attention to a problem, others resonate as a call to create a world, "The Call of Cthulhu," for example
I think so. Some are meant to bring attention to a problem, others resonate as a call to create a world, "The Call of Cthulhu," for example
February 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#WritersCoffeeClub 19 Feb: Do some stories resonate as a call to action, like “do something like this, but in a different way” or “adapt this for the screen”?
I think so. Some are meant to bring attention to a problem, others resonate as a call to create a world, "The Call of Cthulhu," for example
I think so. Some are meant to bring attention to a problem, others resonate as a call to create a world, "The Call of Cthulhu," for example
#AskAnAuthor
Since not a lot is known about me to being with there probably isn't to much yet that would surprise people here. What people who do know me but don't know my work are often surprised to learn is that I currently work in Private Christian Education.
Since not a lot is known about me to being with there probably isn't to much yet that would surprise people here. What people who do know me but don't know my work are often surprised to learn is that I currently work in Private Christian Education.
2️⃣0️⃣ What’s something about you that most people would be surprised to learn?
A hidden talent? A past career? A random fun fact? Let’s hear it!
Repost with your answer and tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! Like and share to spread the excitement. 🚀
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
A hidden talent? A past career? A random fun fact? Let’s hear it!
Repost with your answer and tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! Like and share to spread the excitement. 🚀
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
February 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#AskAnAuthor
Since not a lot is known about me to being with there probably isn't to much yet that would surprise people here. What people who do know me but don't know my work are often surprised to learn is that I currently work in Private Christian Education.
Since not a lot is known about me to being with there probably isn't to much yet that would surprise people here. What people who do know me but don't know my work are often surprised to learn is that I currently work in Private Christian Education.
#AskAnAuthor
So my initial thought was absolutely! But before I wrote my reply I thought about it and realized the answer for me is 'Kinda'. In most cases its actually the making a cocktail that helps spark my creativity. Or drinking a drink that fits the setting/character/scene I'll be focused on.
So my initial thought was absolutely! But before I wrote my reply I thought about it and realized the answer for me is 'Kinda'. In most cases its actually the making a cocktail that helps spark my creativity. Or drinking a drink that fits the setting/character/scene I'll be focused on.
1️⃣9️⃣ Does a drink or a puff help you get in the zone?
Does alcohol or cannabis (legally consumed!) boost your creativity or derail your focus?
Repost with your answer and tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! 🔎
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
Does alcohol or cannabis (legally consumed!) boost your creativity or derail your focus?
Repost with your answer and tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! 🔎
#WritingCommunity #Booksky
February 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#AskAnAuthor
So my initial thought was absolutely! But before I wrote my reply I thought about it and realized the answer for me is 'Kinda'. In most cases its actually the making a cocktail that helps spark my creativity. Or drinking a drink that fits the setting/character/scene I'll be focused on.
So my initial thought was absolutely! But before I wrote my reply I thought about it and realized the answer for me is 'Kinda'. In most cases its actually the making a cocktail that helps spark my creativity. Or drinking a drink that fits the setting/character/scene I'll be focused on.
#WIPSnips
Then he opened another pouch and pulled out a padded black leather sleeping mask, several cut lengths of black and green polypropylene cored rope, and finally a sign that said ‘Photo Shoot in Progress, Please announce your presence.'
Then he opened another pouch and pulled out a padded black leather sleeping mask, several cut lengths of black and green polypropylene cored rope, and finally a sign that said ‘Photo Shoot in Progress, Please announce your presence.'
February 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#WIPSnips
Then he opened another pouch and pulled out a padded black leather sleeping mask, several cut lengths of black and green polypropylene cored rope, and finally a sign that said ‘Photo Shoot in Progress, Please announce your presence.'
Then he opened another pouch and pulled out a padded black leather sleeping mask, several cut lengths of black and green polypropylene cored rope, and finally a sign that said ‘Photo Shoot in Progress, Please announce your presence.'
#Wipsnips
As his senses all came back into focus after being off for the last couple hours, maybe 2 since through the window he could see it was still dark, he felt a wet spot against his leg which made him flinch but then brought back the memories of his escapades before going to bed.
As his senses all came back into focus after being off for the last couple hours, maybe 2 since through the window he could see it was still dark, he felt a wet spot against his leg which made him flinch but then brought back the memories of his escapades before going to bed.
The #WIPSnips word for February 19 is "sense"
I am SENSING some forthcoming information about the #WSPIT (formerly WIPSnipsPit) Author Hype Event coming up in ONE WEEK.
February 26, 2025
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
I am SENSING some forthcoming information about the #WSPIT (formerly WIPSnipsPit) Author Hype Event coming up in ONE WEEK.
February 26, 2025
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
February 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#Wipsnips
As his senses all came back into focus after being off for the last couple hours, maybe 2 since through the window he could see it was still dark, he felt a wet spot against his leg which made him flinch but then brought back the memories of his escapades before going to bed.
As his senses all came back into focus after being off for the last couple hours, maybe 2 since through the window he could see it was still dark, he felt a wet spot against his leg which made him flinch but then brought back the memories of his escapades before going to bed.
Hello #writingcommunity! I have made a discord server! I usually spend my time behind the curtain when it comes to being tech support for others but now I'm building a community. Get together for conversation and relaxation!
discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
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Join the Sanctum Scriptorum Discord Server!
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February 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hello #writingcommunity! I have made a discord server! I usually spend my time behind the curtain when it comes to being tech support for others but now I'm building a community. Get together for conversation and relaxation!
discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
#HorrorWritersChat
Thank you @erynmcconnell.bsky.social for such an amazing Horror writers chat this week! What you and @onechaoticauthor.bsky.social do with this is every week is amazing!
I hope this is ok, I want to invite everyone to my first attempt at a writing community discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
Thank you @erynmcconnell.bsky.social for such an amazing Horror writers chat this week! What you and @onechaoticauthor.bsky.social do with this is every week is amazing!
I hope this is ok, I want to invite everyone to my first attempt at a writing community discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
February 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
Thank you @erynmcconnell.bsky.social for such an amazing Horror writers chat this week! What you and @onechaoticauthor.bsky.social do with this is every week is amazing!
I hope this is ok, I want to invite everyone to my first attempt at a writing community discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
Thank you @erynmcconnell.bsky.social for such an amazing Horror writers chat this week! What you and @onechaoticauthor.bsky.social do with this is every week is amazing!
I hope this is ok, I want to invite everyone to my first attempt at a writing community discord.gg/nrzTG2hc
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I'm autistic and pour myself into my fiction. My work usually includes a disconnect of how the narrator perceives reality compared to others; most of my protagonists are fae, dolls, or some manner of undead. It's why I like child narrators. I also favour motifs of nature and decay
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I'm autistic and pour myself into my fiction. My work usually includes a disconnect of how the narrator perceives reality compared to others; most of my protagonists are fae, dolls, or some manner of undead. It's why I like child narrators. I also favour motifs of nature and decay
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
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The spectre of environmental destruction nearly always looms large in my work. Beta readers have noted there's very often some strains of dark academia in the score too. I like parasitism and patterns in places you shouldn't find patterns. #HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The spectre of environmental destruction nearly always looms large in my work. Beta readers have noted there's very often some strains of dark academia in the score too. I like parasitism and patterns in places you shouldn't find patterns. #HorrorWritersChat
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Body horror, monstrous creatures and especially giant squid. 🦑 #Horrorwriterschat
February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Body horror, monstrous creatures and especially giant squid. 🦑 #Horrorwriterschat
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I love the idea that nature is bigger, wilder, and more mysterious than we can imagine. I have a scientific background and a love for folklore, so my scares often have evidence trails and witnesses that utilize superstition to explain what they experience. Convergence is messy.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I love the idea that nature is bigger, wilder, and more mysterious than we can imagine. I have a scientific background and a love for folklore, so my scares often have evidence trails and witnesses that utilize superstition to explain what they experience. Convergence is messy.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
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I have a real thing for "the person you thought is dead now wears a different face/possesses another person/has returned in disguise/etc." It cropped up in my sci fi, it cropped up in my vampire series, it's going to crop up in my "creepy kids" story two books from now.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I have a real thing for "the person you thought is dead now wears a different face/possesses another person/has returned in disguise/etc." It cropped up in my sci fi, it cropped up in my vampire series, it's going to crop up in my "creepy kids" story two books from now.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
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I have a couple darlings that often appear in my work
1. Cults and religious extremism
2. On the more lighthearted side- 80s and 90s nostalgia/references
1. Cults and religious extremism
2. On the more lighthearted side- 80s and 90s nostalgia/references
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I have a couple darlings that often appear in my work
1. Cults and religious extremism
2. On the more lighthearted side- 80s and 90s nostalgia/references
1. Cults and religious extremism
2. On the more lighthearted side- 80s and 90s nostalgia/references
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“Something’s coming.” My stories more often than not find people on the edge of a very bad thing, even though the harbingers of that thing are no picnic.
I also seem to write a lot of stories where someone has a vision after consuming something, food or otherwise.
#HorrorWritersChat
I also seem to write a lot of stories where someone has a vision after consuming something, food or otherwise.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“Something’s coming.” My stories more often than not find people on the edge of a very bad thing, even though the harbingers of that thing are no picnic.
I also seem to write a lot of stories where someone has a vision after consuming something, food or otherwise.
#HorrorWritersChat
I also seem to write a lot of stories where someone has a vision after consuming something, food or otherwise.
#HorrorWritersChat
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I hadn't realised it myself, but my partner recently told me that I often have characters meeting their fate with a sense of resignation, finding a sense of peace in accepting the inevitable.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
What will be interesting about Q3 is if it differs for our multi genre authors, of which I know there are a fair few.
February 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I hadn't realised it myself, but my partner recently told me that I often have characters meeting their fate with a sense of resignation, finding a sense of peace in accepting the inevitable.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat