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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇
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Just a lonely ghoul with his face always stuck in a book.
Writer of a little queer dark fantasy:
https://archiveofourown.org/series/4923589
Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/eldervampire83
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G.T. Anthony 🏳️‍⚧️🦇 @theeldervampire.bsky.social · 16d
I'm taking a much deserved break from writing my queer dark fantasy series WIP, so now's a better time than ever to get caught up!
The Art of Malignance [18+] has rich internal conflicts with a ND MC, multiple queer narrators, morally gray characters, + necromancy!
archiveofourown.org/series/4923589
The Art of Malignance - GT Anthony (TheElderVampire) - Original Work [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WIPSnips | Spend
Avery realizes that it’s been a year since his relationship with Tristan began.
He remembered when he first started developing feelings for Tristan. He and Lawrence were friends, both of them being the same age and frequenting places together with the other boys. Avery was always left behind, always told that he would get in the way. But Tristan never did. In fact, whenever the elder brothers and their friends teased him, Tristan stayed on his side. “Leave him be,” he would tell them. “You’d best stop being cruel to him. One day, he’ll grow up and fight back.” Avery never forgot that. And as he grew and matured, he found himself wanting to spend less time with his brothers but more time wanting to see Tristan. After the Sabbath service, he would take a moment to talk to him, sometimes just to say “hello.” And Tristan would always smile. And after a few months of this, Avery received his first gift. It was a wooden doll, and it was the first small carving that Tristan had ever tried to whittle. He had gotten much better since then, but Avery still had that first doll. In fact, he still had every trinket that he was ever given. He kept them hidden in his chest where Father would not find them. It was a year ago, to the day, that Tristan first kissed Avery. He followed him out to the Elder Grove after Avery was wrought with grief over Father’s ever present disappointment in him. Tristan held him, comforted him, and it started out with a soft kiss to his hair. From there, Avery had turned to him and met him with a kiss of his own, shy and hesitant. And he had been smitten with Tristan ever since.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
Here are the #WIPSnips words for next week, November 17th through November 23rd.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
The #WIPSnips words for November 17th until November 23rd. November 17 - spend; November 18 - retrograde; November 19 - third; November 20 - special; November 21 - direction; November 22 - crystal; November 23 - global
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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hydeangelus.bsky.social
Goodnight🌙
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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milosometimes.bsky.social
I haven't done a #WipSnips in a while, and this word made me spoiled for choice.

There's a lot of running in "From the Sea Fret", both metaphorically and physically. I did have another snippet that I loved, but this one narrowly won over in the end.

#FtSF #amquerying #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
Outlined text over a dark blue ocean. The horizon is obscured by fog. The text reads: From the Sea Fret. An animalistic part of my brain perked up from the darkness. It told me that I was being trapped, and if I didn’t run then something terrible would happen. The years of social courtesy grated against it, and whittled it down until it was nothing more than a squeak. With a large heaping of reluctance, Maddox all-but pulled me into the building. The word 'run' is underlined.
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#Bookvember
I love horror (the different ways authors can create such visceral imagery) and dark fantasy (world building, high stakes). Those are the top two.
I also like queer romance (especially historical & fantasy). I like seeing characters that look/identify/present/love like I do being happy.
woodenvelt.bsky.social Samantha Breaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 1d
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 16!

Follow the directions on the prompt card and explore the many genres readers love.

#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Bookvember, a book share prompt game for writers and readers by @woodenvelt.bsky.social Day 16: Speaking of genres, what’s your favorite or favorites and why do you love them? Remember: Quote post using #Bookvember. Use alt text for images. Have fun and interact with others!
November 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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catvalente.bsky.social
A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.

All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”

And I’ve thought about that every day since.
November 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WIPSnips | Run
From WitchXHunter WIP
Sterling returns to town after everyone presumed he died trying to go after the witch.
cw for misgendering
Reverend Pryce was the first to notice him, and he stood rigid. “Inquisitor Sterling?” “Aye.” Sterling dipped his head respectfully. “I have returned from my task.” “You look terrible, Inquisitor.” One of the elders watched him with a frown. “Had a terrible run-in with that blasted witch, I see.” “Quite terrible.” He grimaced when holding up the necklace. “I barely escaped with my life. I had to take drastic measures to ensure I finished the job.” Reverend Pryce squinted at the jewellery. He approached. “What is this?” “Proof. The witch was wearing this.” “I asked for her head, Inquisitor,” he frowned. Theodore felt his hair prickle at the back of his neck. The people of Eden Hollow had to have known that the witch was a man. After all the encounters and witness testimonies, as well as what he knew from the minister’s letter. Yet they were the ones that let Sterling believe falsely that Elias was a woman. He knew how wretchedly painful it was to have people not properly address him as a man. The idea of keeping this up, even if it is just to preserve that he knew nothing more about the witch that how it felt to kill him, had his stomach twisting in knots.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#Lovember
Elias in WitchXHunter WIP loves the enchanted forest he guards, the Elder Grove. The forest in turn protects and cares for him.
Avery also loves the Elder Grove, but for him it's because it's a safe place where he can feel free.
isaacxisaac.bsky.social Isaac X Isaac @isaacxisaac.bsky.social · 1d
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:

What's a place that your character loves?
Do they feel loved back?
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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lucezozzerie.bsky.social
[OCs] ceremonial clothes can be fun
Eoghan (he/him) & Jerome (he/him)
November 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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heartofhyrule.bsky.social
Working on a new badge design inspired by frankenstein 🫶🏳️‍⚧️
November 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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annijyn.com
a leaf? for me? thank you 🍁
an illustration of Elizabeth and The Creature from Guillermo Del Tero’s Frankenstein - a woman with long red hair holds an orange leaf while a pale bald skeletal figure gently touches her neck. the background is swirls of teals, mustards and pale yellows
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#Bookvember
Gothic horror is one of my favorite subgenres. And Frankenstein is my favorite book of all time.
All the reasons why can't fit in 1 post. To keep it brief, it could've stayed a cautionary tragedy to not chase an obsession
Then the creature tells his story, and everything changed.🧵 (1/11)
Book cover of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
November 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#Novmemeber
One-room rustic stone hovel with an open concept campsite. Comes with healthy berry bushes and access to the water supply just a quick walk from the property.
Pros: cozy interior to fit your cottagecore needs
Cons: No door and intrusive neighbors that may mistake you for a witch
Pencil drawing of a campsite with a stone hovel and scattered trees and bushes. There is smoke coming out of a chimney, and a water basin is nearby.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WIPSnips | Progress
From my formatting hell doc for Love, Death, and Revolutions
Young Prince Lucian is slowly recovering from a pretty bad concussion.
I sat there alone for some time, looking around my room. I did not have the urge to rise yet. I was afraid to. If the room was swaying from this posture, trying to stand and walk seemed like torture. I could try it again another time. There was a book at my bedside. One of Heinrich the Fourth’s. It was the one Maximus and I had paused in reading the night before… whatever had happened to me. I went to pick it up and open it, but trying to focus on the words stung my eyes. I was seeing two versions of the script overlapping each other, and I immediately grew malaise. I tossed the book aside in dismay. A light knock came a few moments later, with Maximus entering to bring me my meal. “Good to see you still conscious, Your Highness.” “It hurt to try and read my book,” I replied, holding my head again. “Will these pains in my head ever stop?” “It is hard to say, Your Highness.” He set the tray down on my lap. “But any progress is good progress. Surely, you will recover better now.” Eating was not too difficult, at least. I could hold utensils and sip from my cup, even though my hands had a slight tremor. I could handle it.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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lucenorthstar.bsky.social
[OCs] Eoghan all appropriately dolled up as the River Gods command for the Festival of the Summer Flood 💦
Eoghan (he/him)
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#QueerPrompts
Absolutely!
I tend to focus more when not listening to lyrics, but I make playlists!
I have playlists for specific vibes, atmosphere, mood writing, + character/ship playlists!
soooo many playlists.
Lately, I mostly listen to ambient instrumentals (more specifically Nordic/Viking music)
cjaralore.bsky.social 🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · 2d
#QueerPrompts November 15: Do you listen to music while you write?
Graphics: The background galaxies and stars. The border has stars and planets in the colors of the pride flags. Text: "November 2025", "Safe Space", and "You're A Star" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom in a rainbow font. Center text is: #QueerPrompts November 15: Do you listen to music while you write?
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#Novmemeber
I drew Reverend Pryce from WitchXHunter WIP
Puritanism is the antagonizing force, but Pryce here is the bad guyTM
Pencil drawing of a stick figure elderly man wearing a weird belt thing and a hat. He’s got an angry face and a mustache. He’s holding a cross in his hand. The character is labeled “Stimky God man”
November 15, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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katelynburns.com
Look if you're trans, you have to live. Do whatever you need to do to make it.
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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hollycircling.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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milosometimes.bsky.social
As a trans person, I'm always looking to support the trans community.

So, any book recommendations with trans rep? (Yes, it can be indie or even something you/a moot wrote).

#TransAwarenessWeek #TransAuthors #BookSky #BookRecs #WriteSky
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WIPSnips | Week
The moment that Elias decided to spare Sterling's life in WitchXHunter WIP
Context: he's not allowed to touch iron (blood and burns cw)
Elias worried at his lower lip with his teeth. He swore to himself that he could never fall prey again, nevermore extend a hand to a human soul. So, why was he still hesitating? His rage cooled to smouldering cinders. If this wound was not taken care of, he would be dead within the hour. If he touched even the hilt of the sword, however, he could burn his hands from the proximity. Death should be the only solution, but mercy steadied his hand. “Mother, forgive me,” he gasped, shaking his head. “I can’t do it.” He reached forward, grasping the hilt. It was broiling to the touch, forcing him to retract his hands with a sharp hiss. He could not be able to heal himself until he was well enough away from these wards. This risk had better be worth it. Elias whimpered when clutching the hilt again. His skin sizzled, the sear excruciating. It meant that he could not do this with as much care as he would like. Calling upon the surrounding oaks to give him strength, he pulled, and pulled. Blisters bloomed on his palms by the time he extracted the blade. There was no response from the man, which was a terrible sign. He threw the blade as far away from him as he could, his hands still burning when he knelt before the man. This would not be a quick fix. Perhaps, it would take weeks before a wound as grave as this could fully heal, and that was with his full potential. In his weakened state, it could take longer. Not for the first time, he supposed, he muttered to himself, “Why am I doing this?”
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WritingPrompt
Tobias in Passion, Survival, and Revenge tried to burn his lich grandfather's scary cursed grimoire, but he wasn't allowed to drop it. What's a guy to do?
So, he cooked his arm.

Everyone: "..."
Him: "Well, it WORKED, didn't it??"
cw for fire injury descriptions and severe burns
“You will never know peace again.” My eyes narrowed. The path that Iantinus himself led me on already ensured that for me. But I couldn’t let it go. It was practically melded to my hand, no matter how many times I tried to throw it. That left me with only one option. Only giving myself one deep breath to prepare myself, I thrust my entire arm into the fire. “Tobias!” “Don’t touch me!” I warned him with a pained bellow, halting him from trying to drag me away. “He won’t let me throw it. This is the only way!” I fought through the horrible pain. I fought the urge to draw my hand back, not until I knew for sure that the fire had caught it. I squeezed my eyes shut, feeling the flames consume my hand, up my forearm. It started to singe my eyelashes and the hairs on my jaw from how close I was. My own cries of pain paled in comparison to the most horrible screams I ever heard in my life. Iantinus’ voice in agony. To this day, there isn’t a time when I don’t recall the sound. “What have you done?” He continued to scream, the longer that my arm burned, but I held fast. I lost track of time. Did a minute pass? Five? Ten? Perhaps longer. But I couldn’t let it go. I held on until at last my ears no longer rang and my skull was left alone. Then, I knew that The Black Book was finally destroyed. The pain was too terrible to ignore once I finally drew back. My throat burned as I wailed, everything slamming into me all at once as I faintly heard Ewan frantically calling for Alasdair.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
#WeeknightWriters My favorite scene so far in WitchXHunter WIP is Elias meeting [SPOILER character]. It’s such an emotional scene and I wish I can show/talk about it because I have so many thoughts and feelings. But it made me cry plotting/conveying the emotions.
Really proud of how it turned out.
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 2d
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall We're two weeks into the drafting portion of First Draft Fall! Out of everything you've written so far, what's your favorite scene?
Image of a branch with its leaves turned red, overlaid with the words “#FirstDraftFall - November: Drafting - We're two weeks into the drafting portion of First Draft Fall! Out of everything you've written so far, what's your favorite scene?”
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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katietiedrich.bsky.social
thank you, vaguely threatening gachapon machine
gachapon machine dispensing smiling teddy bear heads; the cover art proclaims “good things are fucking coming” close-up view of same
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
theeldervampire.bsky.social
Nothing like submitting an appeal for featuring book covers with transmasc characters being labeled as “sexually explicit” to start my morning ✌️
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM