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@deardarklings.bsky.social

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β€œOne of the Worst Cases of Abuse” the Coroner Had Ever Seen The child had been in the custody of his grandmother since 2017…so how did this happen?

Trigger warnings for child death, child abuse, and gross negligence from the authorities that were supposed to prevent both. #truecrime

12.12.2023 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to Be a Ghost - A Christmas Carol Inspired Song
Marley was dead, to begin with. There was no doubt whatever about that.If you love this song and would like to support us in making more literary and histori... How to Be a Ghost - A Christmas Carol Inspired Song

I want the whole of A Christmas Carol redone by the #Shipwrecked folks, please and thank you!

04.12.2023 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Erin's Budget Art Guide Erin's Incomplete and Arbitrary Guide to Free/Free-ish art for TTRPGs! This isn't a super complete or conclusive guide, it's just some stuff that I've found in my experience. The one grain of salt you...

That’s been my big issue. Pixabay is almost unusable now.
I actually put together a resource for free art because I was so annoyed by it

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

05.11.2023 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It just means I can stand ominously behind you and glare silently when you go off on someone.

If they call my bluff I'll give you a piggyback ride to safety.

03.11.2023 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I advised EVERYONE to demand more pay and organized a slumber party in the break room until our demands were met.

03.11.2023 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am excited to announce an initiative that I have been working on for months with @elizhargrave.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social : The Tabletop Game Designers Association. 🧡

www.ttgda.org

02.11.2023 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 226    πŸ” 112    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 15

I've done a small thing. <3

Pronouns: She/They
Height: 5'7"
Shoe size: 10 US womens
Smoke: No, I prefer chocolate edibles.
Tattoos: One, a badger.
Piercings: Down to two since I let my nipple rings heal up.
Fave color: dark purple, teal, and forest green
Fave drink: White grape and peach juice mix

03.11.2023 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is launch day for The Apothecaire's Apprentice!

Check out this wonderfully magical and creative TTRPG by @lalionnecosplay.bsky.social today on Kickstarter and make sure to get in on those early bird rewards while they're here!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lal...

01.11.2023 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Aquarius: This week you will find out that the moon only looks dead.

29.10.2023 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 7

[buying a pumpkin] One scary watermelon, please

26.09.2023 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 611    πŸ” 174    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

is this a safe space to say i dressed as john constantine one year and everyone thought I was cas from supernatural

29.10.2023 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 114    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why are the Appalachian Mountains home to so many supernatural legends? The supernatural creatures said to roam these forests are intimately tied to the landscape, which is older than most of life on Earth.

Always approach the Appalachian Mountains with respect. They are very Old. . .& so are the things that live there. With comments by @tkingfisher.bsky.social

Sometimes, I suspect that I am Old, & I don't want to attract anything there. #Samhain #OldOnes

www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

30.10.2023 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

This is why I posted a list of novella publishers (small print) on tor dot com (/small print).

25.10.2023 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Backwards: Regional American Gothic Horror Step into a bizarre, post-apocalyptic America with two new regional settings for the Backwards: American Gothic Horror universe.

Gothic. Post-Apocalyptic. Pirates.

You've got less than 72 hours to get in on this, friends.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bac...

25.10.2023 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those interested in learning more about the podcast itself - we are recording our monthly wrap up LIVE on the discord. You are welcome to pop in on the 29th at 8pm central, & ask questions, make comments, & hang out as @deardarklings.bsky.social & I ramble about horror
discord.gg/9tc5cvtQ

24.10.2023 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
20 sigils with their source text on a white background. text above reads "sigils for gaza, $500 raised for Medical Aid for Palestinians"

20 sigils with their source text on a white background. text above reads "sigils for gaza, $500 raised for Medical Aid for Palestinians"

a purple infographic with black text reading "custom sigils by sheydgarden" above 3 drawn sigils ("radical compassion", "god is with me" and "I make a place for people"). text below reads "$18 minimum donation, paypal or venmo, email hellomagpie@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

a purple infographic with black text reading "custom sigils by sheydgarden" above 3 drawn sigils ("radical compassion", "god is with me" and "I make a place for people"). text below reads "$18 minimum donation, paypal or venmo, email hellomagpie@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

a short, affirmative phrase - you provide the text: a concept you hold close, a mantra, or something you hope to manifest - it should be written as if it is already true ('i am at peace') & positive ('everyone eats' instead of 'no one is hungry'). artist reserves the right to decline offensive/inappropriate requests. 100% of funds will be donated to support Palestinian families in Gaza.

a short, affirmative phrase - you provide the text: a concept you hold close, a mantra, or something you hope to manifest - it should be written as if it is already true ('i am at peace') & positive ('everyone eats' instead of 'no one is hungry'). artist reserves the right to decline offensive/inappropriate requests. 100% of funds will be donated to support Palestinian families in Gaza.

here's the first 20 sigils - i'm opening these commissions again now that i'm back & we're working on raising money for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund this time (already at $250 for the next donation!)

thank you so much to everyone who's contributed so far β™₯

24.10.2023 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A cyclopean waxworm emerges from a tunnel on a post-apocalyptic pirate patch. In the background, a pirate watches on in horror.

A cyclopean waxworm emerges from a tunnel on a post-apocalyptic pirate patch. In the background, a pirate watches on in horror.

It's here. Check out our most recent Backchannels #ttrpg actual play: Pirates in Plastic Peril!

Join our swashbuckling characters as they land on a post-apocalyptic garbage patch, home to an infamous treasure. With @smalltowncreepy.bsky.social, @stageoutlaw.bsky.social, @deardarklings.bsky.social!

20.10.2023 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Backchannels - a pirate one shot run by Asa from Backwards! by Creepsville Radio Pirates in Plastic Peril! Come join Dex and Ashley as they play a southern gothic pirate one shot run by Asa of Backwards Tabletop with guest player Bob aka Stageoutlaw. The mechanics are original to ...

@deardarklings.bsky.social and I had SUCH A BLAST playing pirates in the post apocalyptic southern gothic game Backchannels by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social !
Come listen to Pirates in Plastic Peril!
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cre...

20.10.2023 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Create a More Accessible TTRPG Layout Using Affinity Publisher
Accessibility is SO important in TTRPG game design. The rules need to be easy to grasp. The document, easy to navigate. And the text, easy to read.In this sh... Create a More Accessible TTRPG Layout Using Affinity Publisher

Accessibility is SO important in TTRPG game design. The rules need to be easy to grasp. The document, easy to navigate. And the text, easy to read.

In this short video, I go over a super easy trick to make text easier to read inside Affinity Publisher!

youtu.be/0iT5pEacJVo

19.10.2023 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
An urban front yard with 10+ raised garden beds in early spring. Some of the beds have arched trellises for vertical growing. The planting is done, but everything is still quite small.

An urban front yard with 10+ raised garden beds in early spring. Some of the beds have arched trellises for vertical growing. The planting is done, but everything is still quite small.

The same beds much later in the summer. A horizontal trellis structure has been added to the tomato beds at top right allowing them and the squash to travel horizontally once they reach the top of the vertical supports. All the plants are lush, overflowing the beds

The same beds much later in the summer. A horizontal trellis structure has been added to the tomato beds at top right allowing them and the squash to travel horizontally once they reach the top of the vertical supports. All the plants are lush, overflowing the beds

My front yard is a series of raised vegetable beds. It's wonderful. All the green, all the veggies and strangers stopping to talk, wonder and ask questions.

19.10.2023 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Trick or treating in Illinois

18.10.2023 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3885    πŸ” 843    πŸ’¬ 108    πŸ“Œ 140

Looking forward to this one shot so much! Getting to play with my darling @deardarklings.bsky.social is an added bonus!
It will be up on our Creepsville Radio podcast soon after

open.spotify.com/show/1Jnw3Nt...

17.10.2023 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunday Oct 29 @deardarklings.bsky.social and I will be doing our Monthly wrap up episode "Small Town Creep Chat" for the SmallTownCreepy Podcast
Come post comments/questions/screams in chat as we go over this month's weekly movies, book club, horror happenings, & more!
discord.gg/t7Q2SWQs?eve...

13.10.2023 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Can't Stop the Signal Ep 8 by Creepsville Radio Can't Stop the Signal is an AP production of Public Access by The Gauntlet. You can purchase Public Access and other TTRPGs by visiting https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, pleas...

Can't Stop the Signal Episode 8 is now Live !
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cre...
Come listen to @homebrewinator.bsky.social @deardarklings.bsky.social and Diceaholics' Julian explore summer camp. Can you guess who will be the Deep Lake Lurker's next victim?

11.10.2023 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am READY!

10.10.2023 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plot summary of James Cameron's "Titanic" (1997), nominated for 14 Academy Awards and winner of 11, including Best Picture and Best Director:

02.10.2023 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 220    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

I really like this one, it drives home the importance.

16.09.2023 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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