Lyssa

My #poem "I Have No Wings" was published in the September 2025 issue of #LiteratureToday. It explores #chronicpain, illness, and is emotionally raw.

You can find it here on pages 46-47:
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#poetry #poet #chronicillness #lyricalpoetry #fragmentedpoetry

Tons of wholesome and cozy games are on sale now through Oct. 6 as part of the #SteamAutumnSale!

🪑 Is This Seat Taken?
🌿 Tiny Glade
🏠 MakeRoom
🐟 Cast n Chill
📖 Tiny Bookshop
🧩 A Little to the Left
🌾 Fields of Mistria
🛒 Discounty
🍃 Minami Lane
💎 Gemporium

Rate Pumpkidex by code.ronan, 2close2the2unn, JackMyGoodMan, monetti_w, fireboundfox for Patch Mag Jam 2025 The harvest this year is bountiful. Pick your pumpkin and create real recipes in this cosy point-and-click game!

I took part in my first #gamejam! I wrote our script, recipes, and history for each #pumpkin variety, and even did a bit of asset integration. If you have an @itch.io, and you'd like to support my team and I in the @patchmagazine.bsky.social game jam, you can find us here: itch.io/jam/patchmag...

250+ of the Best Indie Games of All Time (According to Indie Gamers) - Screen Hype The ultimate list of the best indie games of all time, according to indie gamers. Pick a category/genre, read, and get ready to play!

With Juniper batting your artefacts off the counter and the gentle rainfall tapping at your window, #StrangeAntiquities tells another eerie story that takes place in Undermere... Will you return to the town the ravens watch? @badvikinggames.bsky.social #indie
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"Even if you’ve never played Strange Horticulture, you’ll feel right at home in the world the developers have built. Strange Antiquities is, quite simply, a secret worth uncovering. 9/10" ❤️

Strange Antiquities Review – Secrets in the Candlelight - Screen Hype Be called back to Undermere with our Strange Antiquities review. Read about this narrative-driven puzzle with dark cosy vibes & mysteries.

#StrangeAntiquities by @badvikinggames.bsky.social pulls you back to Undermere, this time running a shop full of artefacts & mysteries. It’s #cozy, it’s unsettling, and if you loved #StrangeHorticulture, you’ll want to play this one. The ravens are watching. 🌙🐈
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I'm a sucker for characters who are bullied and get stronger - not to take revenge, but because there's something they're fighting for something or have a thing they become passionate about. Seeing them break out of their shell fuels me.

Grief in Larp: Bleeding Through Two Lives By weaving empathy, safety, and self-awareness into the fabric of larp, participants can transform grief from an overwhelming experience to an opportunity for collective healing and deeper connection, says Lyssa Greywood.

Officially signed up to write for #Knutepunkt '26! Hoping to attend the conference in Sweden, too. My piece from 2025 was recently published on the Nordic Larp website, and it's incredible to see it there and printed in the book. #nordiclarp #larp #larp #writers
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Until a few days ago, I had avoided playing #Minecraft for 14 years. I have a group of beloved friends who game together, and we were trying to decide what to play after #StardewValley. I now have a #hobbithole base that I dug out the side of a mountain for, and I'm currently working on a #tavern.

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions – All Aboard! Base Game & DLC Giveaway (Steam Code) - Screen Hype Take part in our Spirit City: All Aboard! giveaway to get your hands on a copy of the base game and the All Aboard! DLC for free!

3 more subs to Screen Hype's YouTube channel, and we can draw the winner for our @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social Spirit City: Lofi Sessions + All Aboard! DLC giveaway 💜 Learn how to enter here to get more chances to win the base game & its newest DLC! www.screenhype.co.uk/spirit-city-...

250+ of the Best Indie Games of All Time (According to Indie Gamers) - Screen Hype The ultimate list of the best indie games of all time, according to indie gamers. Pick a category/genre, read, and get ready to play!

A week of writing later, here is my list of 250+ of the best #indiegames - a community-driven guide made with #recommendations from indie gamers! 💜 Browse by genre, see platforms (inc. #SteamDeck), and discover new #games!

Currently adding dev & publisher info!
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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions – All Aboard! Base Game & DLC Giveaway (Steam Code) - Screen Hype Take part in our Spirit City: All Aboard! giveaway to get your hands on a copy of the base game and the All Aboard! DLC for free!

Five more subs and comments to our SH YouTube channel, and we'll draw the winner for our @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social Spirit City: Lofi Sessions + All Aboard! DLC giveaway 💜 Learn how to enter here: www.screenhype.co.uk/spirit-city-... #indiegames #giveaways

Spirit City: Lofi Sessions – All Aboard! Base Game & DLC Giveaway (Steam Code) - Screen Hype Take part in our Spirit City: All Aboard! giveaway to get your hands on a copy of the base game and the All Aboard! DLC for free!

Win a code for the Spirit City: Lofi Sessions base game and the new All Aboard! DLC 💜 We're running a giveaway at Screen Hype to celebrate the release of the DLC (and my 100th article)! 🎉Learn how to enter here:
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Spirit City: All Aboard! Review – A Calming Ride Into a Thoughtful World - Screen Hype Read our Spirit City: All Aboard! review to learn about an addition to the Spirit City: Lofi Sessions world perfect for long-time fans.

@spiritcitylofi.bsky.social I'm having an amazing time exploring the Spirit City: Lofi Sessions - All Aboard! DLC 💜 Check out my review here for the lowdown on this train ride 💜 #spiritcitylofisessions #mooncubegames #cosy #cozy www.screenhype.co.uk/spirit-city-...

How to Unlock Every Spirit in Spirit City: Lofi Sessions – All Aboard! DLC - Screen Hype Trying to unlock all spirits in Spirit City: All Aboard!? Check out this walkthrough that breaks down every clue and does the work for you.

@spiritcitylofi.bsky.social The All Aboard! DLC just dropped! Here's a full guide for unlocking every new spirit, perfect for the completionists among you 💜 #spiritcitylofisessions #mooncubegames
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The Best Games to Play When You're Feeling Anxious - Screen Hype Feeling anxious? Our list of the best games for anxiety is split into different genres so you can find the distraction game that you need.

16 games for my fellow #anxious, exhausted pigeons out there! This took... I don't know how many hours to write, I just know that I've been up all night and the sun is up now🥳 Split by genre with relaxation ratings and links! Enjoy!! #indie #cozy #games #anxiety

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I've really got to get into the habit of posting on here 😅

Tales of the Shire Review – A Warm Meal Shared in Bywater - Screen Hype Tales of the Shire offers a warm, relaxing Hobbiton escape, even if the slow pace and simple tasks won’t suit everyone. Read our review here.

I've spent the last seven hours playing and reviewing
#talesoftheshire as a #cozy gamer, and let's just say my opinion is a bit different from other #reviews coming out... screenhype.co.uk/tales-of-the... #lotr #thehobbit #hobbits

Wholesome Direct premieres this Saturday, June 7 at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET! Get ready for a vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers around the world.

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This is one of my favourite poems. Those last lines just... It's like watching the sunrise.

My bestie's cuppies got restocked today! If you like super sweet, soft Vtubers with 🌸aesthetic🌸, Arrie's the bean for you! They've got that cosystream vibe 😌🤝😌

Name’s Nick! Character designer & illustrator, sometimes I do mascots ✨

There's so much light and life in your illustrations. I absolutely love your Lorcana Mickey, he's one of my favourites!

Hi there! I'm Lyssa, I'm a chronically ill non-binary queer poet currently working through a PhD 💜 My hobbies include sleeping, LARP, and collecting Lorcana & Pokémon cards 🤺 I can't draw or cut in a straight line but I can wax lyrical about nature on the spot 😂