Scarmilla de Winter
@theswilkieway.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ They/He. ♋️♑️♐️♏️ Artist and Scar! 🐍🕷🦇🦁
🌍 Missing Mile
Portfolio: https://www.swilkiewayart.com/
No AI, no NFTs, please credit if sharing <3 ;)
🌍 Missing Mile
Portfolio: https://www.swilkiewayart.com/
No AI, no NFTs, please credit if sharing <3 ;)
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A thread of fundraisers and other resources to support Palestinians. If you are Palestinian please feel welcome to add your own in the comments <3 :
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I wrote about 10 Must-See Indie Horror Movies of 2025. My picks include Bystanders, The Plastic Men, Fey, and The Brooklyn Butcher!
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
10 Must-See Indie Horror Movies of 2025 - Soundsphere magazine
2025 has been a record year for horror movies. Such theatrical releases as Sinners and Weapons cleaned up at the box office, while others like Shelby Oaks, Frankenstein, and Good Boy brewed up plenty ...
www.soundspheremag.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I wrote about 10 Must-See Indie Horror Movies of 2025. My picks include Bystanders, The Plastic Men, Fey, and The Brooklyn Butcher!
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
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Little preview of the game I’ve been working on! Please follow along to see how development progresses ❤️
HARVEST of NAMES
is an upcoming video game of mythical investigations about a murder at a UK university.
Do your coursework.
Solve the murder.
Shape your own self.
is an upcoming video game of mythical investigations about a murder at a UK university.
Do your coursework.
Solve the murder.
Shape your own self.
November 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Little preview of the game I’ve been working on! Please follow along to see how development progresses ❤️
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If you want to read more trans mlm and support more trans authors check this!!!
Wondering where to start with stories featuring trans gay men? Well, I've got you covered with a select few!
Check out the stories I have listed on my blog and use the resources I link to find even more! 🌈 Happy reading! #ftm
www.darkchibishadow.com/post/a-start...
Check out the stories I have listed on my blog and use the resources I link to find even more! 🌈 Happy reading! #ftm
www.darkchibishadow.com/post/a-start...
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you want to read more trans mlm and support more trans authors check this!!!
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I've had quite a lot of new people follow me this week so time for some Romancing the Gothic recs!
Romancing the Gothic runs free talks on all things Gothic, horror and the supernatural. We have a backlog of hundreds of classes!
Give me a topic you're interested in, and I'll see what we've got :)
Romancing the Gothic runs free talks on all things Gothic, horror and the supernatural. We have a backlog of hundreds of classes!
Give me a topic you're interested in, and I'll see what we've got :)
November 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I've had quite a lot of new people follow me this week so time for some Romancing the Gothic recs!
Romancing the Gothic runs free talks on all things Gothic, horror and the supernatural. We have a backlog of hundreds of classes!
Give me a topic you're interested in, and I'll see what we've got :)
Romancing the Gothic runs free talks on all things Gothic, horror and the supernatural. We have a backlog of hundreds of classes!
Give me a topic you're interested in, and I'll see what we've got :)
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I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Gilt on Steam
Embark on a quest of redemption across the planet of Gilt to restore a disillusioned priest's faith, a dying God's power, and the waning hope of a people who have forgotten how to believe. A sci-fi fa...
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
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Animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival @manipulatearts.bsky.social has announced its 2026 programme, with world premieres in its theatre strand + a new film competition
www.theskinny.co.uk/theatre/show... @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social @dancebase.bsky.social
@traversetheatre.bsky.social
www.theskinny.co.uk/theatre/show... @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social @dancebase.bsky.social
@traversetheatre.bsky.social
Manipulate Festival reveals 2026 programme - The Skinny
The Edinburgh animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival has announced its 2026 programme.
www.theskinny.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Animation, puppetry and visual theatre festival @manipulatearts.bsky.social has announced its 2026 programme, with world premieres in its theatre strand + a new film competition
www.theskinny.co.uk/theatre/show... @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social @dancebase.bsky.social
@traversetheatre.bsky.social
www.theskinny.co.uk/theatre/show... @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social @dancebase.bsky.social
@traversetheatre.bsky.social
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Terato Con will return in 2027!
We have a new venue and some fun things in the works!
We have a new venue and some fun things in the works!
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Terato Con will return in 2027!
We have a new venue and some fun things in the works!
We have a new venue and some fun things in the works!
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🔥 COVER +TITLE REVEAL + SUBMISSIONS OPEN🔥
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🔥 COVER +TITLE REVEAL + SUBMISSIONS OPEN🔥
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
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News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
ANNOUNCING: PUBLISHER NOT FOUND - our final book and the 404 Ink Bursary, coming 2026.
We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
www.404ink.com/blog/publish...
We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
www.404ink.com/blog/publish...
404 Ink co-founders launch new book and industry fundraiser for small presses — 404 Ink
404 Ink to publish one final book as part of small press fundraiser, launching in 2026.
www.404ink.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
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Our point & click adventure game FOOLISH MORTALS is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam & GOG! store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
Foolish Mortals Launch Trailer - Now Available!
YouTube video by Inklingwood Studios
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our point & click adventure game FOOLISH MORTALS is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam & GOG! store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
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For the evening crowd
My games and zines are currently on sale to help me launch an Etsy shop for physical zines/games and a new zine project Ear Worms
Almost halfway to the goal!
itch.io/s/167602/let...
My games and zines are currently on sale to help me launch an Etsy shop for physical zines/games and a new zine project Ear Worms
Almost halfway to the goal!
itch.io/s/167602/let...
Let's Get Physical Sale! by SmallTownCreepy
A bundle by SmallTownCreepy, $20.00 for 10 games
itch.io
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
For the evening crowd
My games and zines are currently on sale to help me launch an Etsy shop for physical zines/games and a new zine project Ear Worms
Almost halfway to the goal!
itch.io/s/167602/let...
My games and zines are currently on sale to help me launch an Etsy shop for physical zines/games and a new zine project Ear Worms
Almost halfway to the goal!
itch.io/s/167602/let...
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Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hey folks, I often do posts calling for indie developers to link me their games so I can signal boost them. Today I want to do something similar for all trans creatives.
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
If you are a trans game dev, artist, writer, streamer or YouTuber, reply here with a link to your work. Only one rule: no GenAI.💜
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Since 31st October 2024, at least 340 trans people have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, or suicide. Transphobia kills. Please be an ally every day. tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports?from...
Remembering Our Dead - Reports
1 Nov 2024 to 20 Nov 2025
tdor.translivesmatter.info
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Since 31st October 2024, at least 340 trans people have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, or suicide. Transphobia kills. Please be an ally every day. tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports?from...
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I'm glad to have signed this statement in support of queer and trans staff at the National Library of Scotland, who by the sounds of it are going through an awful time at the moment: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I'm glad to have signed this statement in support of queer and trans staff at the National Library of Scotland, who by the sounds of it are going through an awful time at the moment: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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Castration Movie Anthology ii: The Best of Both Worlds UK & Ireland December Tour, with @weard.moe ✂️🌭✂️
Dates + Ticket links: matchboxcine.com/castrationmovie
Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London announced - if you want to see it where you are, let us know 🗣️
Dates + Ticket links: matchboxcine.com/castrationmovie
Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London announced - if you want to see it where you are, let us know 🗣️
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Castration Movie Anthology ii: The Best of Both Worlds UK & Ireland December Tour, with @weard.moe ✂️🌭✂️
Dates + Ticket links: matchboxcine.com/castrationmovie
Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London announced - if you want to see it where you are, let us know 🗣️
Dates + Ticket links: matchboxcine.com/castrationmovie
Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London announced - if you want to see it where you are, let us know 🗣️
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Did you know issue #0 of @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social, cover art by @gileadart.bsky.social, is 🤩FREE🤩 in digital and priced at cost in soft & hardcover?
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate...
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate...
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did you know issue #0 of @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social, cover art by @gileadart.bsky.social, is 🤩FREE🤩 in digital and priced at cost in soft & hardcover?
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate...
👉 newedgeswordandsorcery.com/product-cate...
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Trans Day of Rememberance (TDoR) is coming upon the 20th November.
Across Scotland, different groups are holding remembrance vigils and events, which we have gathered below in a list. If you know of others that aren't on the list, please reply and we'll add them.
Across Scotland, different groups are holding remembrance vigils and events, which we have gathered below in a list. If you know of others that aren't on the list, please reply and we'll add them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Trans Day of Rememberance (TDoR) is coming upon the 20th November.
Across Scotland, different groups are holding remembrance vigils and events, which we have gathered below in a list. If you know of others that aren't on the list, please reply and we'll add them.
Across Scotland, different groups are holding remembrance vigils and events, which we have gathered below in a list. If you know of others that aren't on the list, please reply and we'll add them.
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if you are disgusted by government proposals for refugees - please, please write to both your local MP and to public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
Fill their inbox with your shock and dismay. Be polite but be clear
If you want text then I'm happy to share what I wrote
Fill their inbox with your shock and dismay. Be polite but be clear
If you want text then I'm happy to share what I wrote
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
if you are disgusted by government proposals for refugees - please, please write to both your local MP and to public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
Fill their inbox with your shock and dismay. Be polite but be clear
If you want text then I'm happy to share what I wrote
Fill their inbox with your shock and dismay. Be polite but be clear
If you want text then I'm happy to share what I wrote
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I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
Heavy rainfall floods the camps of displaced Palestinians in Gaza | CNN
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza woke up Friday morning to inches of water flooding their tents, after heavy rainfall overnight left their shelters and belongings soaked with no way to dry them out.
edition.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I usually share a new Palestinian account every day but today I am going to do a thread of people I’ve already verified impacted by the recent flooding in Gaza. If you can help any of these families- many who lost everything again- please do. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/14/m...
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Tomorrow's free talk is about decolonising the Gothic!
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
Select tickets – Writing back to the coloniser: re-imagining Jekyll and Hyde with Haleh Agar – Zoom
Writing back to the coloniser: re-imagining Jekyll and Hyde with Haleh Agar – Zoom, Sat 15 Nov 2025 - Our series of talks is funded exclusively by donations. The talks are free to access but if you ca...
www.tickettailor.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Tomorrow's free talk is about decolonising the Gothic!
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
We're joined by Haleh Agar for
'Talking back to the coloniser: Reimagining Jekyll and Hyde' (in an Iranian context)
10am and 7pm GMT online
10 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
7 - www.tickettailor.com/events/roman...
'Stand Up'. A few years ago I stuck a bunch of Tarot cards and a drawing from B to my bedside cabinet. They've all fallen down and been lost now, except the drawing and The Star, a sign of hope.
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
'Stand Up'. A few years ago I stuck a bunch of Tarot cards and a drawing from B to my bedside cabinet. They've all fallen down and been lost now, except the drawing and The Star, a sign of hope.
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What is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) and how is it observed?
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) and how is it observed?
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Sameer Project’s Give Warmth campaign is up. Pls read, give, and stay tuned for additional ways to give !
maurafinkelstein.substack.com/p/give-warmt...
maurafinkelstein.substack.com/p/give-warmt...
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Sameer Project’s Give Warmth campaign is up. Pls read, give, and stay tuned for additional ways to give !
maurafinkelstein.substack.com/p/give-warmt...
maurafinkelstein.substack.com/p/give-warmt...
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Show your support for the trans community in Scotland this Trans Awareness week and encourage your MSPs to support this motion in parliament! All details in the thread below ⬇️
We've worked with Paul McLennan MSP to submit a motion to the Scottish Parliament to recognise Transgender Awareness Week, and Trans Remembrance Day, in the Scottish Parliament.
You can read the motion in full here: www.parliament.scot/.../votes-an...
You can read the motion in full here: www.parliament.scot/.../votes-an...
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Show your support for the trans community in Scotland this Trans Awareness week and encourage your MSPs to support this motion in parliament! All details in the thread below ⬇️
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Tired of the petitions and marches and banner-waving protests?
Tired of seeing your rights eroded?
Want to do more to challenge transphobia in the UK?
Read our action guide, start a cell, take action.
JOIN US. BASH BACK.
https://www.transbashback.com/actionguide.pdf
bashbackinfo@proton.me
Tired of seeing your rights eroded?
Want to do more to challenge transphobia in the UK?
Read our action guide, start a cell, take action.
JOIN US. BASH BACK.
https://www.transbashback.com/actionguide.pdf
bashbackinfo@proton.me
November 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Tired of the petitions and marches and banner-waving protests?
Tired of seeing your rights eroded?
Want to do more to challenge transphobia in the UK?
Read our action guide, start a cell, take action.
JOIN US. BASH BACK.
https://www.transbashback.com/actionguide.pdf
bashbackinfo@proton.me
Tired of seeing your rights eroded?
Want to do more to challenge transphobia in the UK?
Read our action guide, start a cell, take action.
JOIN US. BASH BACK.
https://www.transbashback.com/actionguide.pdf
bashbackinfo@proton.me