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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Pale, watery light Heralds the dawn The long night Hanging on Tho its grip slips Inch by inch Why do we cling To the dark When called to wake Open your eyes See #vss365 #pale

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Slipping through my fingers Tiny grains of sand Became the many dunes behind me When did youth dart to the past Laughing prankster Before I could catch him at his game? Call a truce, unreliable time Run your eternal course But cease this dash to the end #vssdaily #unreliable

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Slender shoots Ten in all Peek from the soil Two dozen were planted Less than half woke Perhaps a quarter will thrive Even so In the end The gardener gathers A good harvest A lesson when it comes to Your odds for dreams The more you nurture The more seeds you plant The more you reap #2WordPrompt

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Rory emerged into the #pale light of day, thin wisps of mist curling across the ground. He always did this. Taking on adventures for characters of a higher level than Esme had achieved. At least she hadn’t died, but it had been close several times. He really needed to slow himself down. #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The view screen could magnify the image, but Dylan held it just the way it was, staring at the #pale dot thousands of kilometres away, slowly getting closer. Not yet within range of missiles that the ship could pick off with point defence. A sacrificial lamb now. He’d faced worse odds. #vss365

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FizzytwizlerAllsortsOfAllsorts @fizzytwizler.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

#vss365 #poetry Sometimes the world’s Just a spinning cube The moon a yucky #pale yellow With the stars barely holding The sky up But still I wake up To march on Thinking about the sunshine While my soul slithers away Withering invisible with time

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Warlord’s Bounty Wanted: One Barbarian Warrior. Buy Now! Amazon US: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... Amazon AUS: www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B... Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/warl... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Smashwords: www.smashwords.com/books/view/9... #AlienRomance

The cover of Warlord's Bounty displayed against the backdrop of space. The cover of Warlord's Bounty features a claw-sporting bare-chested male alien warrior in barbarian gear.

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Dark Thoughts Primitive. Deadly. Powerful. Read Now For FREE! Kindle : ow.ly/TcfS50D1SPP @AppleBooks : ow.ly/eE1250D1SPQ @kobo : ow.ly/8pvn50D1SPO #MonsterRomance

The cover of Dark Thoughts displayed against a backdrop of blood. The cover of Dark Thoughts features an all knowing, all powerful bare-chested male alien ruler concealed partially by shadows.

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Calling all writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More: The doors are open for submissions to February’s #SciFanSat issue with its theme of ENTRANCE until 02.19.2026 at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! February’s theme for issue 31 is ENTRANCE. The deadline for submissions to issue 31 is February 19th, and it will be published on Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Searching in shadows For a glimmer of light Digging in the darkest despair For a thin vein of hope Where do the lost go While they wait To be found? #vss365 #shadow

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Spies grow too close to their subject. Amazon: bit.ly/3t4jA5O Amazon UK: bit.ly/46RVVUc Nook: bit.ly/3uL4wdO Smashwords: bit.ly/416Jjaa Kobo: bit.ly/3RsLzFy Apple: apple.co/3t2kQGE #scifiromance #spaceopera #booksky

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

At the nexus of depravity: Selfishness Gluttony Jealousy Hatred All birthed from one seed: Fear Find what inspires their dread: Loneliness Insignificance Mockery Thrust the spear of terror Into their hearts Again Again And Again Watch them fall Slain by their own Nightmares #vssdaily #terror

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Alarm screams Rips me from dreams To diurnal damnation Day, my soul’s night Steals heaven from sight Zones me to alienation Tomorrow, don’t wake me Don’t call, don’t shake me Leave me in dark retreat Safe from the travesty Of waking’s tragedies Secure in eternal dream #2WordPrompt

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Containing Malice The Captor Becomes The Captive. Buy Today! Amazon US: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B... Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B... Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/cont... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Smashwords: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #CyborgRomance

The cover of Containing Malice displayed with a wire fence. The cover of Containing Malice features an understandably angry bare-chested male cyborg warrior determined to free himself and his friend from their tormenters' cruel clutches.

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Strike Zone A Cyborg Guided By Fate Buy Today! Amazon: amazon.com/Strike-Zone-... @AppleBooks : books.apple.com/us/book/stri... @Kobo : kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... #CyborgRomance

The cover of Strike Zone displayed with alien planets. The cover of Strike Zone features a duty-devoted bare-chested male cyborg against the backdrop of space.

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FizzytwizlerAllsortsOfAllsorts @fizzytwizler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I’ll be a storyteller And tell you a silly tale For a free—hot tea cuppa Crickets play a tune Upon wickets stood Beneath a midnight moon Is it a love song I can't say In case I'm wrong Only a long #shadow And stars formed by my tall Telling magical pen—truly know #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Rory hid Esme in the #shadow of a deep rock cluster while he sorted through her inventory. He’d forgotten to stop off at the merchants and the bank and now Esme’s inventory was full. He’d forgotten didn’t like destroying things he could deconstruct for parts or sell, but he had to do it. #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

The helm eased the Anthill out from behind the #shadow of the moon and didn’t bother to adjust alignment with the the vessel ahead. Holding up his hand, he waited … waited … then gave the silent order to the weapons officer, sending out the laser to tap the engines. Training exercise. #vss365

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

AVAILABLE NOW: The January issue of #SciFanSat Magazine is out! Enjoy thrills and chills aplenty with cool stories of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More from the #SFF authors of today and tomorrow at scifansat.com! Many thanks to all who contributed, and to our readers... just like you!

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More!

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I don’t loaf Though I slump Eyes glazed Before the telly Can’t you see I’m thinking Plotting My moves Concocting A ruse Solving The world’s ills From my couch Though no time To put plans Into action My show’s on #vss365 #ruse

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

“Love, love, loved” -Amazon review Amazon: bit.ly/3VIvT01 Amazon UK: bit.ly/3ZeXHvF Smashwords: bit.ly/3vGSqzv B&N: bit.ly/3Qm68RR Apple: bit.ly/3Qfy3mJ Kobo: bit.ly/3GIcbwY Print: bit.ly/3GKKwvl #scifiromance #bestseller #booksky

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

If you could grasp your dream Would you? Are you ready to leave the safety Of fantasy? Are you ready for dreams made real? Catch a star Your problems don't end but change Still you No matter what glories arrive Will you Stumble over victory when sabotage Lurks within? #vssdaily #ready

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I have no taste For the shallow soul The ego that shouts ME ME ME Give me depth A bottomless well Of life and substance A silent, endless song Of peace Of grace #2WordPrompt

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

From ‘Just Stay Calm!. Prompt: ‘Notice’. #WiPSnips

At Katie’s house, or, rather, Rory’s house, but he would never see the distinction, they picked up Gifford from the cowering little ginger haired man who peered out of the door as though the outside would grab him and drag him screaming into the horrors that were the real world. He’d improved a lot since getting together with Katie. Sometimes, often even, with a little coaxing, plenty of notice and, not infrequently, blatant and brazen bribery, he did go out. He didn’t like it, but once you got him outside most of the hard work was done.

“Your cat is evil. You know that? Evil.” Rory peered around the door frame and then addressed the cat box. “You can’t coast on cuteness for ever, Dark Lord of the Felines! When we meet again, I shall be the victor and …”

“Rory? Have you had anything to eat today?” He blinked at Katie’s question then, slowly, shook his head. She brushed his disobedient hair and kissed him. “You know the rules. Eating is compulsory or there’ll be no dlc until all the walkthroughs are online. All the walkthroughs.”

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

For the #ruse to work, Rory had to use the magical item at the correct time. Which wasn’t all that difficult because the item pinged when ready. He would need to ask Katie to be a quiet, just in case, which was difficult, because Katie understood quiet but hadn’t quite grasped how to be. #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This was the problem with working with new allies that still hadn’t grasped that this was a very different kind of war, and Dylan resented having to teach seasoned veterans the simplest of tactics. The #ruse had had the Faction’s fleet in chaos and they couldn’t afford that with The Enemy. #vss365

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🅰️Washington M.A. artist | author | activist 🖇️ @arw-raw.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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FizzytwizlerAllsortsOfAllsorts @fizzytwizler.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Within the ruffled and ruched Petticoat of velveteen red rose petals The #ruse in its aroma plots to lure The innocent and the lovers Into a drunken dance Pledging their souls to some kind Of romance Some they fall some they bloom Plucking loves me do Loves me not #vss365 #poetry

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Dark Strength The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall. Buy Now Amazon US: www.amazon.com/Dark-Strengt... Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/Dark-Strengt... Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/dark... Kobo: www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... Smashwords: www.smashwords.com/books/view/7... #MonsterRomance

The cover of Dark Strength displayed with vegetation. The cover of Dark Strength features a huge bald-headed bare-chested male alien warrior who likes to stomp on his enemies' heads with his big booted feet.

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eg manetti @egmanetti.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

🪐✨BOUND BY DUTY AND HONOR. 🚀🔥DRIVEN BY DESPERATION. 💖✨WILL LILIAN SURVIVE HER DEAL WITH THE DEVIL? books2read.com/12sysystemsb... #SFR #scifibooks #romantasy

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

B Free Saving The Universe From Super Fast #Zombies . Buy Today! Amazon : ow.ly/Vx0f50G70y0 @AppleBooks : ow.ly/sD6U50G70Jm @kobo : ow.ly/nflm50G70Ar

The cover of B Free displayed with a zombie. The cover of B Free features a huge primitive bare-chested male early model cyborg warrior with crackled skin on his shoulder.

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

You claim you haven’t the energy To pursue tomorrow’s dream You should stop Staring at the goal You should seek Merely the next step A sentence a day Writes the book A single brushstroke at a time Creates the artwork Taking one breath, then another Provides the body a lifetime #2WordPrompt

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Kooky Tangerine Sh!tler Full (fool) of Slumgullion stew blather Chomping on ire so bitter Desperate to prove you ever mattered #vss365 #kooky

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

“Not a book to miss.” -Amazon review Amazon: bit.ly/3trG11u Amazon UK: bit.ly/3E0xHdT Smashwords: bit.ly/3g1k2LC Apple: bit.ly/3MR5AmJ Kobo: bit.ly/3MKVELd Nook: bit.ly/3Tyf32O Print: bit.ly/3UPQwHl #scifiromance #bestseller #booksky

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Tracy St. John/T.W. Jacobs @authortracystjohn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Aloha on the sun-drenched isles O’-Si-Yo’ where I, settler’s child, was born Se:kon says my husband’s family Languages on the brink Of saying goodbye instead Speak now or it will be lost First children of the land Aloha Donadagohvi Ó:nen ki' wáhi #vssdaily #language

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Mollie Grace @msfulofgrace.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

#7syllablesentence #evolve wish this country would evolve from the low place it is now

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Katie was, it has to be said, no matter how much he loved her, and she would freely admit with more than a little pride, a little #kooky. She revelled in her kookiness, especially on the game, where her character was more than a little eclectic. But that was all part of her great charm. #vss365

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Jan Karlsson @jangoeswriting.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

The new pilot was #kooky. There was no other word for it. And his bird reflected his personality. Sometimes this was a good thing, gave people like her an unpredictability that The Enemy couldn’t understand. But Dylan had seen that kind of pilot before. They took strange risks. Most died. #vss365

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Raymh @rayhourigan.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Silence, staring out The window, raindrops falling, The language of loss. #vssdaily #language #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity

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C. Oulens @owlnsquirrels1111.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

“You know, if you spent half the #energy you pour in writing #kooky prose for #vss365 / #2WordPrompt and spooking followers…” “…oh yeah? & your method to estimate energy expended?” “Well…um…I…” “…you #pursuing me or my character counts? Have I not spooked you yet?” <…typing bubble poofs> #Oulens 🤷‍♀️

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FizzytwizlerAllsortsOfAllsorts @fizzytwizler.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Cooked up a story with a #kooky idea Ended up being carnivorous I’m talking I mean writing Knives forks at the dinner table Eating the hands that held them Ok more horror horror But if you read (pronounced red) My bio—then you’d know where it’s at My kooky head #vss365

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Cynthia Sax @cynthiasax.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Choosing Chuckles Grumpy Meets Sunshine Buy Now: Amazon US: www.amazon.com/Choosing-Chu... Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/Choosing-Chu... Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/choo... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... Smashwords: www.smashwords.com/books/view/9... #CyborgRomance

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