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Jim "Writotron" the Vampire

@jimthevampire.bsky.social

Definitely not a Vampire or a plageristic robot called Writotron! Wannabe Sci-Fi writer.

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Yeah I don't think it was just a headache. Sounds like an entire chemically induced episode. πŸ˜‚ Get some rest Beans, can't have our soldiers trooping the colours high as kites!

02.03.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well they might be spoilers to me too because I have a couple of ways to approach it and a couple of targets in mind. 😬 Fun question though 😁

02.03.2026 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Blimey! It's a glamorous life at times isn't it. But movie...so not all bad. Anything good on?

02.03.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No...but also maybe. Draft one is no. But draft 2 is something I've been toying with because my original intention was to have a character with a permanent injury gained in the story. I took it out originally because it didn't really add anything, so pondering still.

#AwesomeCharacters

02.03.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He he. Sounds fruitful indeed. Hopefully with a ripe scent, like fresh nectarines πŸ˜‚

Much the same. Back to work after a week of doing literally nothing. Oh the days of yore πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He sure is. Such an optimistic fellow πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You'll win. I'm terrible at reading now. Something broke in my brain. I need to get back to it (to be fair instead of reading before I've been watching DS9, which is frankly a fantastic show, shame I skipped it back in the 90s) Gotta get my book game on! Let's goooooo!!

02.03.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't know...Ben is a bit of a beefcake πŸ’ͺ so maybe... πŸ˜‚

How you bean, Beans? Hope all is magical?

02.03.2026 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I managed to drag out minor disappointments over the coarse of years. Like a slow poison so she didn't notice until it was too late πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are the wise ones Sage. Nice to be in good company 😊

02.03.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well if I get selected, I'll try not to disappoint. πŸ˜‚ Mind you, that was my pickup line to my wife so... 😬

02.03.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Popped my name down. How much value I can add is dubious at best, but love to support good people and H&Q are good folk 😊

02.03.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

All of a sudden the Professor element makes sense. That's a marvellous idea! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯😊

02.03.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So long as the story includes mustard and partying on, I think it can be done! Actual words are probably better to be fair. But after reading, if the general feeling is "awesome!" (Which it obviously will be) There's only one way to adequately express that:

02.03.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He he thanks Sage. Gotta add a little silliness to get through the day 😁

02.03.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Kaylee as Bridge Officer. Noted. Welcome to Happy Space Adventure Club. We have Skittles and M&Ms and Vodka. You gotta bring your own soda. 😁

02.03.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can the reviews come in the form of Wayne's World GIFs? 😁

02.03.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Frantically googles ARC reader responsibilities 😁

02.03.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeaa-ah right!

Can I still be Garth?

πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Rec - sponsored by Open ai πŸ˜‚

Oh god, it's all ruined now. Time to delete! πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunny D, now available at the AutoMac in the crew lounge.

"Hey Ben, you got the new Happy Meal with Tartarus action figures?"

"Oh hi Toren! Yup, I just got Elara with light up laser and real karate chop action!"

"Oh wow! I'm getting my chicken nugget meal right now! I got The Rec! Yay!" πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this idea. Just totally sell out in order to advertise to kids.

"Look how fast that space slug is moving!"

"I know Cap, we can catch it if we fill the Engines with Red Bull!"

"That'll give the ship wings!"

02.03.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's my kid friendly version of Statues πŸ˜‚ The Tartarus crew have to zip around the galaxy fixing minor problems here and there lead by their amusing helpful computer assistant The Rec.

"A space virus, you say? Goodness gracious! We had better take The Medicine"

Episode sponsored by Calpol πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Thanks Tina. These two haven't long met and they are pretty good buds already. Fun pair to write. 😊

02.03.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
He unclipped, leaned over the safety rail and shouted to Alex; β€œYou all good?”
The pilot looked flustered. β€œYou ever notice how we get the last second warning and get the tumble drier treatment down here, while up in the main decks, it’s all β€˜weeee, happy Space Adventure club’?”
Ben laughed loudly. β€œYeah, it’s a terrible life huh. We spend most of our time playing cards and getting paid, while those freeloading Officers sit in the lap of luxury just making the ship go.”
He saw Alex smile despite himself. β€œOkay Captain Optimism, it could be worse. But a cushion for the crash seats, it’s not much to ask.”
β€œCan’t disagree with you there. My butt cheeks did get tenderised. Fry them up, they’d be better than rations at least.”
It was Alex’s turn to laugh. He climbed the ladder to the gantry, footsteps thudding on the metal. As his head emerged, he reached out a hand, Ben leaned down taking it, the light brown of his broader forearm contrasting with Alex’s skinny sun starved wrist.
As his feet touch the metal grating, breathing heavily Alex said, β€œAlright Atlas, you can put me down! Food?”
Ben released his grip, glancing at his watch, β€œIt’s not lunchtime yet.”
β€œBreakfast time. All that talk of fried butt cheek made me hungry!”

He unclipped, leaned over the safety rail and shouted to Alex; β€œYou all good?” The pilot looked flustered. β€œYou ever notice how we get the last second warning and get the tumble drier treatment down here, while up in the main decks, it’s all β€˜weeee, happy Space Adventure club’?” Ben laughed loudly. β€œYeah, it’s a terrible life huh. We spend most of our time playing cards and getting paid, while those freeloading Officers sit in the lap of luxury just making the ship go.” He saw Alex smile despite himself. β€œOkay Captain Optimism, it could be worse. But a cushion for the crash seats, it’s not much to ask.” β€œCan’t disagree with you there. My butt cheeks did get tenderised. Fry them up, they’d be better than rations at least.” It was Alex’s turn to laugh. He climbed the ladder to the gantry, footsteps thudding on the metal. As his head emerged, he reached out a hand, Ben leaned down taking it, the light brown of his broader forearm contrasting with Alex’s skinny sun starved wrist. As his feet touch the metal grating, breathing heavily Alex said, β€œAlright Atlas, you can put me down! Food?” Ben released his grip, glancing at his watch, β€œIt’s not lunchtime yet.” β€œBreakfast time. All that talk of fried butt cheek made me hungry!”

Ben and Alex post Ultra Light jump. Alex with the complaints:

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02.03.2026 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure that they will try. 😊

02.03.2026 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ That damned Rec!

A few crossed words occasionally but no big fights. Until things start to break of course 😬

02.03.2026 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The #WIPSnips words for March 2nd through March 8th. 

March 2nd - most; March 3rd - counter; March 4th - media; March 5th - destroy; March 6th - pursue; March 7th - massive; March 8th - beam.

The #WIPSnips words for March 2nd through March 8th. March 2nd - most; March 3rd - counter; March 4th - media; March 5th - destroy; March 6th - pursue; March 7th - massive; March 8th - beam.

Here are the words for March 2nd through March 8th of #WIPSnips!

As always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine, please include Alt Text on graphics, Trigger/Content warnings if necessary, and no unsolicited editing on posts.

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01.03.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Quite affable I'd say. All of them are pretty easy going. They have a job to do and drama doesn't help anyone. Elara and Caul are not best buds, but that's a little unfriendly banter at worst. They annoy the Captain one too many times though. The Rec doesn't count πŸ˜‚ that thing doesn't like anyone.

02.03.2026 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0