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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Will Carmilla vanish like a ghost when Halloween is over, or can Deacon win the heart of the witch next door? KNOT THE WITCH NEXT DOOR is #FREE October 2nd - 6th. #booksky #freebooks #romance #Omegaverse #Halloween www.amazon.com/Knot-Witch-N...

Background image of a witch's black shoes and bottom of her dress with two pumpkins. Cover of book called Knot the Witch Next Door by Alora James. Text reads: FREE. October 2nd to 6th. Sweet Omegaverse, Alpha Next Door, friends to lovers, and Halloween fun.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 2 Happy Friday! 29 days until Halloween! 🎃 Spooky book rec: Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (the movie based on this is coming out called Other Mommy) Movie: The Thing TV show: The Haunting of Hill House @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies Spooktober with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the second, and the theme is free Friday or spooky book/movie/tv show recs.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#OctoberWorldbuilders Day 1 I'd recently been chatting with a friend that there aren't enough desert settings featured in stories and games. I'd like to have a desert in my world, but right now, I don't see one. How about a dessert? Harpy heart honey cakes. Mmm... Thanks @kiraofthewind.com

October Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the first, and the theme is the name of a desert in your world.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 1 Good morning! I'm Christine Rains, multi-genre writer. I'm working on two WIPs. The Dreadful Host (dark fantasy LitRPG) - it's slowly moving. Halloween story for my pen name (contemporary RH OV romance) Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies Spooktober with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the first, and it's time to introduce yourself and your WIP.

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Fantasy Indies @fantasyindies.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎃 #FantasyIndiesSpooktober 🎃 All genres welcome! You can use the prompts for WIPs or published books. Feel free to ask the hosts questions! Love, Faeries at Fantasy Indies @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies October prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell

1. Introduce yourself & WIP
2. Free Friday or spooky book/movie/tv show recs
3. Saturday Snippet
4. How do you/your MC define bravery?
5. What would your MC wear to a Halloween party?
6. WIP Villain(s)
7. POV and tense preferences
8. MC Phobias
9. Free Friday or books you hope to read before the end of the year
10. Saturday Snippet
11. What would your MC’s tombstone say?
12. Danger in WIP
13. MC’s favourite treats
14. Favourite paranormal creatures
15. Tricks in WIP
16. Free Friday or share a meme that sums up your MC’s personality
17. Saturday Snippet
18. Monsters in WIP
19. Poem or Flash Fiction featuring fear
20. Would your MC prefer going to a fall festival or a haunted house?
21. How well would the villain of your current movie/tv show work with your WIP villain?
22. Do you have any spooky settings in your WIP?
23. Free Friday or your bookish hot takes
24. Saturday Snippet
25. Costumes in WIP
26. How would your characters react to becoming a monster?
27. MC’s moral compass
28. Underrated tropes
29. MC's worst nightmare
30. Free Friday or Post your pumpkins
31. Monthly Wrap-up

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Duke @jgduke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Good luck today, friends! Remember, to uplift authors if you're NOT an agent or editor, you must quote-post. Do not like or repost unless you're an agent or editor.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 30 Fantasy tropes I love: light vs. dark, enemies to lovers, ancient magic, and the price to pay. Characters: a smart, mortally gray villain, and the reluctant hero. Worldbuilding: pseudo-medieval setting, rare magic, unusual creatures. Thanks @kiraofthewind.com

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the 30th, and the theme question is: what types of characters, tropes, worldbuilding elements, etc. do you like to see in fantasy/sci-fi?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 30 Monthly wrap up: 5 short stories submitted 4 form rejections 2 personal rejections with invitations to re-submit I released a book for my pen name and moved on to the next one. Reading some great spooky stuff. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 30th, and it's the monthly wrap up.

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 28/09/2026

Good morning, Worldbuilder friends! Here is your #OctoberWorldbuilders megacard for the month! I've been taking a small break from social media lately, so I might be a bit absent this month, too. But I'll try to find time to hang out with you all on occasion! I wanna hear about your worlds!

OCTOBER WORLDBUILDERS
Hosted by Kira of the Wind

WEEK 1: DESERTS
1: Name of a desert in your world
2: What’s your desert society like?
3: Desert town architecture
4: Desert animals/plants
5: Myth/legend/religion about
desert
6: How do they survive?
7: Geology and archaeology

WEEK 2: SPORTS AND GAMES
8: Does your MC play a sport?
9: Board games in your book’s world?
10: Competitive game/sport
11: Cooperative game/sport
12: Equipment/pieces
13: History/famous figure involved in a sport/game
14: Strategy for winning

WEEK 3: WORK AND JOBS
15: Common jobs in your setting
16: Food and water production
17: Emergency services
18: How are people paid?
19: Shady/illegal work
20: Government employees
21: Jobs unique to your setting

WEEK 4: AESTHETCS/VIBES
22: Share a moodboard or art
23: Aesthetics of a town/city
24: Overall vibe of your story/book/wip
25: Religious/cultural vibes/influences
26: Clothing and accessories
27: What feeling or thoughts do you hope your readers come away with after reading your story?
28: Something special about your world

Extra days:
29: Plans for next month
30: Recent character you’ve created
31: Happy Halloween! Which of your characters would you like to see someone cosplay? (Or who would you cosplay yourself?)

The background image display trees in a peaceful forest during autumn, with lots of yellows and oranges. It feels very much like October and has a serene vibe

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 29 Reading: House of Leaves. It's not as bad as I remember it, but it's definitely pretentious! Playing: Mewgenics. I'm addicted! My gaming group is prepping to start a mini Star Wars campaign too. Watching: A Very Haunted Renovation. Thanks @kiraofthewind.com

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the 29th, and the theme question is: what fantasy/sci-fi media have you been reading/playing/watching lately?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 29 Desi is an ambivert. She thrives on both alone time and with groups. I'm a huge introvert. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 29th, and the theme question is: are you/MC an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 28 Magic in this realm is raw, not defined by light or darkness. It'll be how the people use it that will make it one or the other. Thanks @kiraofthewind.com

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the 28th, and the theme is magic associated with light or darkness.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 28 I used to be against not finishing books. Knowing what hard work goes into a novel, I wanted to give every one a chance. Yet I have a huge TBR pile & only so much time. If it doesn't grab me in 50 pages, I'm done. @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 28th, and the theme is your thoughts on DNFing books.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I love reading scary stories this time of year. I thought I read House of Leaves years ago, but it wasn't on my Goodreads. I got the book from my library, and now I'm like, oh, that's why I didn't list it. I HATED it. The format. The pretentiousness. I'll give it another try, though. #amreading

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 27 Research? I LOVE research. I've done so much on myths and legends of the Wild Hunt and the fae. Plus I've been researching the craft of writing LitRPG, and how to improve that aspect of my WIP. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 27th, and the theme question is: what research do you do for your writing?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 25 There will be good folks whose light helps keep others going. Maybe an artifact or two that will give hope. I haven't gotten too far yet, so everything is just going to crap at the moment!

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the 25th, and the theme is sources of light.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 25 Happy Friday! I haven't listened to much music lately, but I did go see Jacques ze Whipper on Wednesday night. He does little songs as he's whipping! He was hilarious. His creativity is inspiring. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 25th, and the theme is Free Friday or music you've been inspired by recently.

Image of the Helium Comedy Club marquee with Jacques ze Whipper headlining.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 24 The Hunting Grounds are ageless and have always served the same purpose. As far as anyone living there knows. 😉 Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 24th, and the theme is interesting fact(s) from your WIP's world's history.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 23 I confess that sometimes my symbolism of light and darkness can be heavy-handed. Light vs. dark is one of my favorite themes, but this current WIP is very much about shades of gray.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Each day of the month is listed with its theme. Today is the 23rd, and the theme is symbolism of light.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 23 I tend to keep it simple. Yet I do enjoy commas. One of my edits is always going back through the WIP to take some of those longer sentences with commas and make them two separate sentences. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 23rd, and the theme question is what grammar rule(s) do you struggle with?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 22 When her parents divorced, it was a hard time for Desi, and she would say she felt lost then, but when her father passed, that's really when she felt lost. Thanks @kiraofthewind.com

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. All the themes of the month are listed. Today is the 22nd, and the theme is a time your MC felt lost.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 22 I usually read horror and darker books during this season. I finished "The Witch's Orchard" by Archer Sullivan last night. I'm waiting on some books from the library including "The House on the Borderland." Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 22nd, and the theme is your autumn TBR.

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Author: David J Bushman and Willow 🐰 @davidjbushman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A New Chapter is Live! www.royalroad.com/fiction/1918...

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Heather R. Holden @uniquelyholden.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Undeath of Me updated, finally wrapping up the arc that began around strip no. 95! Follow along on Webtoon or Tapas for more, and to not miss future storylines! #Webcomic uniquelyholden.carrd.co

Strip No. 189 of the Undeath of Me. Lilibeth, a human, continues to argue with her husband, Ethan, who has recently become a vampire.

-Lilibeth: "Last night was an ACCIDENT! Once you've had more time to adjust--"
-Ethan: "--I could still end up hurting you, 'cause I'm a GODDAMN MONSTER now!"
-Lilibeth: "Would you quit it?! We've worked through other issues before; we can work through this!"
-Ethan: "LIKE HELL!"
-Lilibeth: "Ethan--"

Ethan snatches a bag of seeds out of Lilibeth's hand, so he can dump the ones he's been counting back into it.

-Ethan: "You should be HAPPY! You finally have the perfect out! JUST TAKE IT!"
-Lilibeth: "I don't want an out!"
-Ethan: "..."
-Lilibeth: "Do YOU want an out...?"
-Ethan: "Doesn't matter what I want."
-Lilibeth: "Yes, it does!"
-Ethan: "I'M. A. MONSTER. No, it doesn't!"
-Lilibeth, as she grabs Ethan's arm: "You're MY HUSBAND. I'd rather have you like this than not at all!"
-Ethan: "But--"
-Lilibeth: "NO BUTS. Now stop being such a CHILD so we can get back to NORMAL already, okay?!"

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 21 There are a lot of power hungry characters. Most of them believe the more powerful they are, the longer they'll survive. It's partially true, but longer is a relative term. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 21st, and the theme is power-hungry character in WIP.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 20 Yes. Desi lives, or rather, lived in Vancouver, BC. She spent a lot of time along the coast.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 3 ocean. Day 20: has your MC ever been to an ocean?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 20 The number one word I overuse is "just." So many times! And I'm very aware of it, but it just comes out. Like that! Other words: a little bit, smiled, stood, awesome. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 20th, and the theme is words you tend to overuse.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 18 Happy Friday! This is Grim. When I'm on my laptop sitting on the couch, he likes to nap beside me. He must always be on a blanket. A naked cushion is not good enough. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 18th, and the theme is Free Friday or share pet photos.

An adorable black cat sleeping on a blanket on the couch.

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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 15/09/2026

Announcing our 2026 Nightmare on Story Street Flash Fiction Contest!

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 17 Desi would write horror. She works in the horror film business doing practical effects and loves old scary movies. Also, her life is about to become pretty frightening! Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 17th, and the theme question is what type of book would your MC write?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 16 There's nothing near the sea in my current WIP. Yet one of my pen name's older books was about women pirates cursed by one of the hags of the seas (think Baba Yaga but living on a giant sea turtle!). The God of the Endless Seas makes an appearance at the end.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 16th, and the theme is oceanic deities.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 16 Autumn leaves litter the forest floor, And perfume it with the scent of sweet decay. On barren branches, the dead perch, Tis their season to dance and play. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 16th, and the theme is poem or flash fiction featuring the word autumn.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 15 I don't write many seaside scenes. Most water related scenes I write are by a lake or a river. I'm much more of a fresh water gal. The realm in my WIP is landlocked, so no sea. Bogs, oh yes, but no fun times there.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 3 Ocean. 15: Have you written any seaside scenes? What happened? How did your characters feel? Share a snippet if you'd like!

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 15 How would my characters describe me? Yikes. Desi would be nice about it. She'd say I was creative and quiet, and that I should work harder in convincing people I'm a witch. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 15th, and the theme question is how would your characters describe you?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 14 Mostly water, and you best make sure it's clean. There are fruit/veggie drinks and alcohol, but they're harder to come by. There will be a fae wine which does scary, I mean, wonderful things to you!

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 2 food and drink. 14: what kind of beverages are consumed in your fictional world? Is it nothing but water? do they have alcohol? anything sweet or bitter?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 14 There will be lessons about trust, survival, and being true to yourself. That makes it sound kind of wholesome, but it's not! Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 14th, and the theme is lessons learned in WIP.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 13 There are no farms or ranches. This is a hunting and gathering realm. Setting down roots to farm is dangerous. Though there would be certain areas where particular fruit and plants are found.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 2 food and drink. 13: Talk about the farms, orchards, or ranches in your world. Do they have specific practices? Do certain regions of the world produce certain things?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 13 I'm fairly organized. I make more lists now that I'm older, and writing out certain lists are a habit. My mind isn't as sharp as it was before I had a kid! My MC is the same. Fairly organized, but she has her youth! @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 13th, and the theme question is how organized are you/your characters?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 11 Happy Friday! Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree always feels like an autumn read even though there is no specific season stated. How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn is another good one. @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 11th, and the theme is Free Friday or books that remind you of autumn.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 10 There are normal (Earth) animals and fictional ones. Depending on the being doing the eating, most anything is edible. There are no farmers raising livestock, though. Everything is wild.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 2 food and drink. 10: What animals are used for food in your fictional world? Consider either meat or byproducts like dairy and honey.

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 10 Knowledge IS power. She needs knowledge of how to defeat the host and then the power to do so. She'd go as far as she needs to go, because if she doesn't win, she dies. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the tenth, and the theme question is does your MC want knowledge or power? How far would they go for it?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 9 Lots of strange and deadly plants and fungi in my realm. There is a community of fae who live underground and eat various fungi. Fungus is so fascinating. Not animal, not plant, but something else.

September Worldbuilders hosted by Kira of the Wind. Week 2 food and drink. 9: what plants or fungi are grown and harvested for food in your fictional world?

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Christine Rains @crainswriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 9 My MC does get powers. Not ones she expects, but the magic she gains is suited to who she is. If I could have one superpower, it would be teleportation. All my friends & family live far away. I'd like to visit. @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies September with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the ninth, and the theme question is: what magic or superhero powers would you/your MC choose to have?

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T.E. Bean @tebean.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Preorders for my debut novel, 𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙀 𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙀𝙔𝙀𝙎, have escaped containment and can now be accessed in the material universe 🌀 Our journey through ♾️ begins now! preorder links ▶︎ ▶︎ www.tebeanwrites.com published by #blackspringpress (UK) → @simonandschuster.bsky.social (US/Can)

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randomly generated oni @ceritusorbis.com · 07/09/2026

Ravens of Eternity Volume Six is now available! 🎉 This one explores: 🏛️ Power vs Corruption 🏦 🫂 Sympathy vs Retribution 👊 ❤️‍🩹 Benevolence vs Oppression 😡 Available on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play Books linktr.ee/ceritus ↻ ♡ please share 🙏 #booksky #writesky #promosky

An illustration of shattered glass that has been punched through the middle, revealing some words beneath. The words seems to say, "Those who spill the most blood ascend the fastest."

Having fled from the Sol Federation, Freya and the rest of the Ravens find refuge in the Hegemony of Free Peoples. They're encouraged to start their own nation-state in order to maintain true independence, as a member of the Hegemony, an idea they embrace wholly. It isn't long until they launch as the Corvus Republic, a rescue fleet that specializes in covert operations while posing as galactic tourists.

But their ascent is interrupted when an expansive galactic war breaks out, perpetrated by the war profiteers controlling the Imperial Domain of the Boundless Drogar. And for some, the price of that conflict becomes far too heavy a debt.

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