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alexdavis1981.bsky.social
Almost time for the Christmas Ghost Story - and if those spooky vibes suit you, you might want to check out the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL, returning to QUAD - Derby from 27th Feb to 1st Mar! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories #xmas #christmas #Derby #Derbyshire
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
simturner.bsky.social
MKE Madhuvan. I became a Thundercats toad man during this jam. Story time with Sim in the picture alt text. No drugs were involved in the making of this adventure! #JotY
The MKE run was special for all kinds of reasons, but the Madhuvan to start S2 on N2 was one for the history books. The composed song leads into a very typical Madhuvanian space of spooky vibes and dissonant finger picking, but then right at the 10 minute mark the storytelling kicks in to high gear. Trevor begins plunking out a sinister and swampy bass line that Peter and Rick allow to lead the way into a space that becomes a marching beat punctuated by their dueling evil guitars. As the music permeated the room I felt myself transform into a strange, squat toad man, slugging though the swamp carrying a spear. If you have ever seen the Thundercats, you’ll know the creature I could see in my mind. The music drove all of us forward, all toad men at this point, to lay siege to the Thundercats’ castle. The slog through the swamp eventually leads us to the castle gates, where a glorious battle ensues. Lighting flashes and rain pours down as the battle continues to grow and swell, until eventually the frenetic pace leads us to a climatic final confrontation between the forces of good and evil on a high cliff. I’m not sure who wins in the end, but the roar of the crowd as the song concludes is like nothing I have ever seen before…the initial crowd roar at the end just continues to build and swell like no one wanted to stop screaming about the glorious victory we had just won. Absolutely majestic and incredible.
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
sagamack.bsky.social
My little starter adventure for any Icewind Dale campaign is 25% off in the Dms Guild winter sale! If you want a nice spooky/sad winter ghost story to kick off Rime of the Frostmaide, you can't go wrong with this!

And also you'll help finally push it to platinum!

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Song of the Mountain: A Player Primer Adventure - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild
Welcome to Icewind Dale. One of the harshest environments on the planet, it is nevertheless remarkably beautiful. In Lonleywood, smallest of the towns of Ten-Towns, a haunting, mournful song carries a...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
simturner.bsky.social
I took this during the start of the Madhuvan jam. I had quite a story running through my head during this one. I wrote about it a couple of days ago. Slightly truncated version of my thoughts in the pic alt-text
Goosemas Madh, to quote a friend, is some of the most intentional and emotionally gut wrenching stuff Rick has ever done. The theme of n1 s2 is focused on a crucible-like transformation through heat and fire (and perhaps seduction), with So Ready’s “burning baby you know,” Arrow’s fire, and a good old fashioned witch burning all taking place before Madhuvan arrives on the scene to initiate a transformation via heat into something transcendent. And that’s exactly what happens in the jam. Things begin with a terrifying (and possibly seductive) haunted castle (think Bram Stoker’s Dracula inviting us in and luring us closer only to suddenly be revealed as a gothic horror). We get the spooky but oddly alluring dueling banjos teases that playfully but ominously draw us toward the castle gates, luring us into the grand dining room like a siren’s song. Then Rick drops that terrifying psychedelic chord at 7:30 that gives us our first hint that things are not what they seem. We are briefly reassured by the alluring host that all is well, but only a minute later Trevor begins the ominous bass line that then fully emerges starting at 8:50 and our plight becomes clear. The dissonant notes and dynamic interplay that ensues has us running through the halls of the darkened gothic castle, fleeing the dark menace that has lured us in to its lair. Climbing stairway after stairway, we slowly ascend to the highest tower of the castle. With nowhere left to run, we turn and face the dark force that has pursued us. At 10:20, surrounded by fire that has erupted all around us, with no other choice, we turn to the castle parapet, consider for another long agonizing moment, and then leap into the air to escape the danger! We plunge downward into an icy river far below, and suddenly surface, quenched in the icy waters. At 12:30 we wash ashore, and then find ourselves not only safe, but blissfully transformed into a new and glorious form. Are we a ghost? Are we still alive? Does it matter?
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
seabxtch.bsky.social
Vote for the community games I'll be playing this weekend!
Spooky game poll: strawpoll.com/eNg6vMrL8gA
Story game poll: strawpoll.com/e2naXbYkvyB
What spooky game should SeaBxtch stream next? - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Silent Hill f, Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil: Village, Resident Evil: Biohazard, The Forest, Soma, Dead Space, Outlast 2, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secr
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December 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
towns-end-bindery.bsky.social
Small spooky short story books 📚 that you can hang on the tree for the holidays. They’ll make excellent holiday gifts or stocking stuffers for your bookish friends and horror story fanatics.

If you’re not into dark and spooky, there’s also the classic Christmas tale: “The Gift of the Magi”.
December 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
alicevernon10.bsky.social
I wrote about this year's BBC Ghost Story for Christmas, E. F. Benson's 'The Room in the Tower', for The Conversation. Lots of spooky sleep in this one! I can't wait to watch it (and then have nightmares, obvs).

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The Room in the Tower: the ‘real’ hautings that inspired this year’s BBC Ghost Story for Christmas adaptation
Benson’s mother was Mary Sidgwick, whose brother Henry was a founding member and first president of the Society for Psychical Research.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social
New story out in Chthonic Matter Quarterly!

This one’s about a cursed art exhibit of statues made from the reclaimed wood of haunted houses and the poor docent that has to deal with them :)

Fun stuff!

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The cover of the magazine depicting a spooky ghost worm thing.
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
alexdavis1981.bsky.social
Setting my reminder for the Ghost Story for Christmas - and if you love all things spooky, then the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL ONLINE might speak to you, with three days of talks, interviews and writing workshops incoming! www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory... #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
kitwhitfield.bsky.social
Who’s for some spooky stories this Christmas! Kicking off with me reading an incredibly atmospheric festive yarn of trailer covens in the back woods.

More to come, including @bookdragonauthor.bsky.social reading a story of mine later.
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
jamie-graham.bsky.social
Had a gloriously spooky day on set of Mark Gatiss’ new A Ghost Story for Christmas. The Room in the Tower airs on BBC2 and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Eve www.empireonline.com/tv/features/...
The Room In The Tower: Inside the BBC's Ghost Story For Christmas 2025
Mark Gatiss returns with another terrifying tale, coming on Christmas Eve. Read more at Empire.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
jordansorcery.bsky.social
My annual spooky Warhammer fanfic at Christmas time!

#WarhammerCommunity

A Warhammer Ghost Story for Christmas
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A Warhammer Ghost Story for Christmas
YouTube video by Jordan Sorcery
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December 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
mrmichaelshaw.bsky.social
If you're looking for a short spooky story to listen to while wrapping Christmas presents, then you'll enjoy TOND, starring @carrieq.bsky.social.

It reminded me how much I used to love the "Fear on 4" plays on Radio 4.
gralefrit.bsky.social Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 3d
TOND

A new ghost story for Christmas

From the makers of Broken Veil

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December 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
jimmydetroit.bsky.social
Contents: Inside were two pennies, hair, a small statue, a wine goblet, a rosebud, and a candle holder.

The Truth
Fabrication: Kevin Mannis confessed in 2021/2023 that the story was entirely fictional creative writing to make the eBay listing spooky.
December 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM
l0rdkjol.bsky.social
Horror Creator Alumina Bloomveil is live RIGHT NOW!!!! Come and cheer our favorite Spooky Librarian on as she plays #TheBindingOfIsaac!!!! PEAK roguelike with a devastating story, what's not to love?

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Tainted Ami | The Binding of Isaac: Repentance
YouTube video by Alumina Bloomveil
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December 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
molluskwitch.bsky.social
A lot of the classic survival horror progression and navigation is streamlined and subverted in fun ways. Every essential element is there, but presented with less of the dressing up as something like Signalis. The story is dark, but it's not *brooding*, which gives it more of a spooky vibe.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
scioneeris.bsky.social
books2read.com/SOTSS8

A slightly cozy, somewhat spooky short story set in the SOT 'verse. 👻 Happy reading!

Soula Deveraine would love to have a night in of cuddles, catching up on her favorite show and a ridiculous amount of snacks.
A promo graphic with the book cover for sands of time Short story by Chera Carmichael with the link and title, Soula’s Fright.
December 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
sarahcoomer.bsky.social
Spooky Advent no 22: The Little Ghost by Hugh Walpole. As much a study of grief as a ghost story, and a reminder that haunted 18th century dolls can be kind and comforting as well as super creepy.
An illustration of an early 18th century doll
December 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
eddierobson.bsky.social
Belated birthday gift round-up (digital Switch voucher not pictured, but I bought UFO 50 with it). Art prints by @sarahcoomer.bsky.social. I didn't mean to put the honey whisky liqueur next to Honey Don't! but I'm pleased with the juxtaposition.
A bottle of honey whisky liqueur, Honey Don't! on blu ray, the 2025 season of Doctor Who on blu ray, some posh chocolate, three spooky art prints, a book of Christmas ghost stories called Haunters At The Hearth, Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run, and The Complete Peanuts 1993 to 1994
December 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
kreesullivan.bsky.social
Number 7 of my Top Reads of the year is Midnight Timetable by Bora Chung

#booksky #bookrecommendations #topreads2025 #MidnightTimetable #BoraChung
Text: Top Reads of the Year, 7 Text: Midnight Timetable | Bora Chung | Horror This is one of my recent reads, and it blew away most of its competition with ease. I love when a short-story collection has individual but interconnected tales, and this one does it so well that I hope Chung revisits the Institution’s universe in future entries. The stories here are spooky, thought provoking, and strange while always holding a sense of kindness and wonder at their core.
December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
aviendha69.bsky.social
Remember Me by Aviendha69 - Reylo Modern-AU archiveofourown.org/works/59719180

I still like this story. Was for Reyloween, so angsty, spooky, and has a sad ending.
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
oldukcatalogues.bsky.social
#Christmas 1993: Children's Books and Books from Martin/RS McColl

(+Tell the Time with Thomas; The Wind in the Willows Story Book; Disney's Aladdin Annual; Christmas Tree Activity Book; Fireman Sam's Story Treasury; Your Favourite Fireman Sam Story Collection, and more)
This page is a catalogue spread showcasing a wide variety of books, separated into 'Books' and 'Children's Books' sections. It highlights both individual titles and bundled sets, emphasizing Christmas-themed options and bargain prices. (+Australian Women's Weekly Cookbooks Bravo Two Zero Christmas Colouring & Activity Book Christmas Kisses Christmas Shiny Stickers Books Christmas Stories Christmas Tree Activity Book Classic British Motor Cycles Disney's Aladdin Disney's Aladdin Annual Dreamscap Romances Dried & Artificial Flower Arranging Fireman Sam's Story Treasury Gladiators Annual Jeffrey Archer Omnibus Kids' Songs Little Red Riding Hood My Little Pony Annual Noddy Annual Our Family History Paperback Classics Polly Pocket Annual Rosie & Jim Annual Roy of the Rovers Yearbook Rumpelstiltskin Santa Dressing Activity Book Stingray Annual Tell the Time with Thomas The Animals of Farthing Wood Annual The Beano Book The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Fun House The Bumper Book of Insults The Complete Book of Fishing The Complete Stitch Directory The Magic Roundabout Annual The Wind in the Willows Story Book and Your Favourite Fireman Sam Story Collection)
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
alexdavis1981.bsky.social
Not long until the Christmas Eve ghost story hits out screens, and if that whets your appetite for all things spooky then the UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL ONLINE could be just the thing for you... www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory... #ghosts #xmas #christmas #spooky #ghoststory #ghoststories
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
burnttoastboi.bsky.social
Digimon Story Time Strangers Rookie Ranking

50. Dracmon

This guys trying to be spooky, I appreciate the effort. I actually dig little bro's vibe!

B TIER

#digimon #ps5 #videogames #gaming
Dracmon from the game Digimon Story Time Strangers.
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
stevegriffin.bsky.social
My books on Amazon can now be downloaded in EPUB & PDF as well as the usual Kindle format so you can read them on any device.

And if you’ve missed the paperback delivery window you can still gift Kindle ebooks. No wrapping, no waiting, just a spooky story delivered in time for Christmas Eve! 👻
December 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM