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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This world leaves me wanting. I hunger for the kind of change only a devastating global war can accomplish, a reset, if you will. Let the useful and skilled rise to the occasion while the rest of us serve as fertilizer for their crops. #vss365 #hunger

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WW2 Soldiers Charging into Battle

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Flailing your arms while screaming in my face will never turn my opinion to your favor. You mistake rage for passion, and any understanding I may toss your way is no more than an attempt to curtail that obnoxious mouth. #vss365 #passion

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Angry Little Girl with Brush

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The fields are black, nothing more. No lifeless bodies lay at the base of hills as monuments to the power or folly of humankind. Most had no idea a war even began before they succumbed to the fires. There was little suffering, if that's any consolation. #FromOneLine 430

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Nuke It: Nuclear Mushroom Cloud

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It was supposed to be temporary. When I chose to embark on this journey, I intended it to last two years, at most. Now I'm trapped on a safe but meandering path to nowhere. I need something really bad to happen. #vss365 #embark

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Disaster Girl Meme: Pirómano

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My outward facade hides a stormy mind. It protects those around me from a tumult of savage winds, crashing ice, and the thunder of lightning. Never look deep into my eyes unless you need to see the real me. #vss365 #stormy

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Man Waving American Flag in Storm

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Boredom and routine color minutes as hours. Chaos is the caffeinated little monster who feasts on the monotony, leaving only crumbs for me to perceive. When time begins to stretch, rest assured I will cause enough conflict to lure that hungry monster out. #vss365 #conflict

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Rexouium: Spiraling Clock Face

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I marvel at the differences in two people the same age, the same gender, but possess a work ethic light years apart. Sorry boys. That girl who distracts you from doing your jobs isn't cutting it. She won't be around much longer. #vss365 #marvel

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Somebody's Getting Fired! Flack

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Let's explore my options. I can be welcomed into your group if I promise to hate a large swath of people based on one or two beliefs, or I can be civil and friendly with everyone else regardless of our differences? I choose the latter. #vss365 #explore

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Sportbedrijf Rotterdam Megaphone Announcement

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The rules keep changing without ever acknowledging they were flawed in the past. I find it difficult to sustain my fake smile and exaggerated cheerfulness when they complain that I've been doing things completely wrong up to this point. #vss365 #sustain

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Confused Dude Stirring Drink

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With a flash of light and the breath of gods, let us commence this war, and end it in a single act. History will never tell our story, for there will be no ears to hear it, nor eyes to read it. A true war to end all wars must usher in humankind's finale. #vss365 #commence

Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

May Freyr brush aside the perplexing duality of summer's fire winds and water laden airs. During this autumnal equinox, I would gladly sacrifice my arthritic right thumb to never again fall victim to the furnace of mid year. #vss365 #autumnal

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Autumn River Scene with Falling Leaves and Rain

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I got into it with another supervisor tonight. Those sanguine views I held regarding my future with the company are all but dead. There's also a not so small chance I may be physically harmed. If anything happens to me, remember the name, Niki. #vss365 #sanguine

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Angry Panda Destroys Office Desk

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My beliefs are an esoteric mix of heathenry and agnosticism. I believe that if we don't wipe ourselves out, in a thousand years we'll have the power of gods. Who's to say this hasn't already happened with another species? I pray they are Norse in nature. #vss365 #esoteric

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Magnus Bruun as Eivor: Odin Is With Us!

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There is no eloquence in my writing, no beauty, no flourish. My words are pitted hammers seeking nails, or a deserving face. I may pull my punches online and in person, but my stories tell the truth as I see it. #vss365 #eloquence

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm an incredible joy to be with, and there's no one around to claim otherwise. Avoiding prolonged human contact fosters a wonderful naivete that expands my already fertile love of myself. I really like having me around. #vss365 #naivete

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Winnie the Pooh's Happy Mirror Dance

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I was created, or designed with an unforgiving mind governed by strict rules offering little to no leeway for outliers. Because of this, the mélange of compassionate souls on social media compel me to temper my public responses. #vss365 #mélange

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Kitten Walking in Blue Mittens

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Intuition has been replaced with emotion, logic with empathy. The pendulum of human rationale has swung so far in one direction that it's restoring force will destroy nations. #vss365 #intuition

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Pendulum Animation

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A shimmering moonglade announced her apocalyptic presence. She is a weapon of war, a harbinger of death. Larger than kingdoms, more powerful than myth. For good or otherwise, she is the unbalanced end. #vss365 #moonglade

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

She inked a simple rune across the palimpsest. A slight squint of her eyes brought older, faded runes into focus, creating a layered bindrune far more significant than she understood at the time. #vss365 #palimpsest

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It seems everyone wears their feelings on their sleeves these days. At one time, I was adroit in my assessment of emotional pain, but the cacophony of hurt has become more noise than symphony, so I cover my heart to shut it out. #vss365 #adroit

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I arrive fifteen minutes early for work, thirty for an interview. If I need to be somewhere important I'll reconnoiter that location at least two days in advance. I'm never late for anything. Being late is selfish and extremely disrespectful. #vss365 #reconnoiter

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Animated Clock Tick Tock

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Her silhouette is ever present in my mind's eye. I call her my confidant, my guide, my fylgja. I can't prove her existence beyond the untold times she has saved me from myself. She has a name, but I'd prefer to keep that secret. #vss365 #silhouette

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Woman's Sunset Silhouette Holding Sun

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is a magical elixir that brings wealth, power, and happiness to the ritual consumer. Other benefits include the extension of life by wrestling hours away from that thief named, sleep. Some assembly required. #vss365 #elixir

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In your friendship agreement, it says I have to console you when you're sad. Can I just look at you and say, "There, there", or is this going to be more involved? Are you sad a lot? I may be having second thoughts. #vss365 #console

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Nathan Fillion's 'Never Mind' Reaction

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At one time, these people were normal, healthy, but now they are empathetic to the point of self harm. I'm glad I silenced that well-intentioned voice long ago. It has no logical boundaries, and demands you have none either. #vss365 #empathetic

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Beavis and Butt-Head: Obey Me!

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Guide me like you did years ago, when we were close." My whisper forced the flame to dance around its wick. Dripping melted wax on the backs of my hands was something new I added, like an "amen". I wish it hurt as much as the prayer. #vss365 #wax

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Lit Candle in the Dark

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

With the flick of her broom, guilt and sorrow were swept into a dustpan, then discarded. There's a housekeeper living in my brain keeping the place free of pointless introspection. Without her, the cobwebs of my past would brush against my skin. I love her. #vss365 #broom

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Broom Sweep with Magical Stars

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I removed one glove, then the other. Feeling your skin, your face, your teeth against my bare knuckles is an experience I've yearned for since the day we met. Perhaps this will finally quiet your unyielding mouth. #vss365 #glove

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Corridor Crew Member Clenches Fist, Showing Watch

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A sprinkling of words, like water on tissue. Ego's shield decays, fragile feelings exposed. Rage mounts a defense, thoughtless words taking blood. There's no way back from this. #vss365 #tissue

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Tissue Box by Window

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As a child, I feared dying those deaths portrayed in television shows. There were times when I would press a pillow against my face to practice slow breathing, just in case someone tried to end me in my sleep. As an old man, dying no longer frightens me. #vss365 #pillow

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Man Ages Rapidly

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The words were illegible, but the message was clear. It was a call to arms, desperate, tattered, and worn. The poster hung on a brick wall with all the hallmarks of wartime propaganda. Judging by the diminutive hidden figures shuffling about, it went unheeded. #vss365 #poster

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Suck it up, little sponge. This trauma will not be your last, nor your worst. Living on this planet is not for the weak or the lazy. Stand up, dry your eyes, and face the next challenge with an exaggerated smile. #vss365 #sponge

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Spongebob Squarepants Crying

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I'm no gambler. Everything in my life, even my failures, are the result of intense planning. Throwing dice against a wall while begging some deity for snake eyes seems like a terrible way to manage one's life. #vss365 #dice

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Hand Rolling Dice

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Oh man. Look under the towel. Nope. I fell for that twice, and I'm not doing it again. Just look. You have to see this. Trust me. Damn it. What the hell is wrong with you?! #vss365 #towel #converstory

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Gérard Vives: Les Filles Dàcôté Towel Prank

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The razor's blade pushes against my skin, gently until my body yields to its pressure. My breath quickens, my nostrils flare, but I hold on. Wait for the release. Wait for the blood. Make it last. Nothing feels better than pain. #vss365 #razor

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The high-pitched whistle shook her stupor. She drew in a sudden breath and moved the kettle to an iron Trivet near her stove. His lifeless body made for a convenient step stool, allowing her to reach the spicier teas from the cupboard's top shelf. #vss365 #kettle

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Hot Tea at La Guarimba Festival

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I don't wallow in the muck of past regrets. Lessons were learned, and changes have been made. I'm not ashamed of my failures, nor do I take pride in my wins. Am I happy? Probably, but I'm not sure what that means. #vss365 #ashamed

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Ron Swanson's Annoyed Glare (Parks And Rec)

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You thought you were shrewd, shutting them down, demonizing them in the public eye. All you accomplished was the construction of two disparate echo chambers where you and they feel empowered by doting sycophants. #vss365 #shrewd

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Wayne's World: We Are Not Worthy Praise

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The day will come when I meet either the divine, or eternal darkness. If I'm afforded the opportunity to choose, I would select the dark. There are a handful of people I've encountered throughout life who I never want to see again. #vss365 #divine

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Skeleton Stressed Working at Desk

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A wide open mind leaves fertile ground for seeds of any genus to take root, no matter how detrimental they may be. Cultivate your garden. Remove the weeds with fearless abandon, yes, even the attractive ones, and allow only the useful to flourish. #vss365 #fertile

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Springtime Gardening: Planting a Young Plant

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

White and red lights flicker across my eyelids, permeating the delicate skin. It grows darker and less erratic as I sink. My lungs beg for breath. Darker, I gasp, but there's no air. Good night. #vss365 #sink

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Rachel Nel @redsaid1.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Pa's an accountant. When our home is repossessed, a dropped desk drawer spills out unopened bank statements and envelopes stamped "Overdue!" #vss365 #vss #bank

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FizzytwizlerAllsortsOfAllsorts @fizzytwizler.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#Vss365 #poetry Days like this I sit & remember Treasured times Young innocent kids Rolling green hills By the river #bank Air not too hot a slight chill A need to dig for bugs & things We’d hear the cows mooing Pretending they’re dragons We’d sit booing Those the days I miss the most

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Daniel Cummings @nathanbrazil.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#vss365 she found her words tucked under his pillow in the morning his keys hung sloppily over the lip of the plate the sun cut his figure out of the sky leaving a hellish glow he was angry stones skipping across the pond she was in love with tiger lilies sleeping by the river #bank

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Rachel Nel @redsaid1.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In Afrikaans it's a sofa or couch. In English, it's also the way aircraft tilt to change direction. In both languages, it's a cognate for the place where you store money for safekeeping and growth. (Not under your mattress, no!) The #vss365 #prompt for April 8, 2026 is #bank

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Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

For a brief moment, in the absence of humanity, I fantasized about building a home here. Then a mosquito bit me, and another, and another. I pushed my canoe from the river bank with a breathy huff. The comforts of modernity were calling my name. #vss365 #bank

Author A. M. Leishman @authorleishman.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Artists claim pens are mightier than swords, but spilling ink is a simple matter. Spilling the blood of a human being, that's a different world altogether. Looking upon a pen doesn't instill the fear a purposeful weapon invokes, and there's good reason for that. #vss365 #ink

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GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Welcome writers, and friends to this Tuesday. Take the lead, lift your story from imagination to ink 23 September 2025 #vss365 #prompt word, is #bellwether

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

There were certain players who were, within a relatively small community, considered somewhat famous. Leaders, you could say, #bellwether players that had others stretching to copy their exploits. Rory, of course, was not one of them and nor did he aspire to be. He played alone. Mostly. #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

In his own, limited, way Dylan had become a #bellwether for the resistance against The Enemy. Those that believed him now expected him to know what to do, but though he had encountered them the most, he had no more knowledge than anyone else. This needed military minds and scientists. #vss365

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