iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

This scene may be cut later, so here's a peek in case it does get cut. I have Guard! #WipSnips #writing

She felt like there had been a test, and she hadn’t passed. Alice began running through the interaction from the beginning. Everything had seemed fine until she’d made that stupid comment about Owen living as his authentic self. That was probably too much. Fuck, she’d messed it up!

“So,” she pressed her lips together in a tight smile, hunching her shoulders as she glanced around. “Why don’t you tell us how you’ve been surviving out here by yourself?”

“Honestly?” Owen chuckled. “I just keep my windows and doors locked all night. I’ve been trying to get the dog nosing around here to come inside, but she’s skittish. I figure she’d be a good guard dog. How long have you two been together?”

“Oh, we’re not together,” Noah said with an abruptness that offended Alice. He looked sheepish, then shrugged lightly. “We’ve only just found each other. I think a week?” He looked at Alice, who nodded.

“Maybe a little less, yeah. I’ve been trying to get a garden started in his huge back yard, but there’s not really any shade.”

Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I have not been promoting this as much as I should have, but submissions are still open! #writing #horror #horrorauthors

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have nosy! Alice isn't the most savvy when it comes to trans stuff. #WipSnips #writing

“Trans” Alice asked. Had she heard that right? The look on both Owen and Noah’s face told her she had. “What do you mean?” She asked. “Are you a woman?”

“No,” Owen said carefully. “Wrong way.”

“‘Wrong way’ what?”

“Not a trans woman, a trans man.”

“Oh.” Alice had never thought about it going the other way. Most of the trans people she’d seen were women. “So, did you get a dick?”

“And, that’s a nosy question,” Owen chuckled. Alice giggled drunkenly.

“Sorry. I didn’t know that was a thing. Oh, fuck!” She slapped her forehead. “That’s why you looked at me weird when I made the ‘authentic self’ comment!”

“Yeah, I thought you’d figured it out somehow.” he shrugged.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Got stream!! Noah reflects on his time as an A list celebrity in the middle of a very crucial moment in time. #Writing #wipsnips

“I think the real turning point was when you started live streaming. I was competing against thousands of others confessing their love, but you once read mine out, and said thank you.” She hunched her shoulders, an embarrassed smile on her face. “So, I went on every one you had, no matter when it was. You remembered my username. I knew we had a connection then.”

Noah couldn’t remember this particular part of his career. He’d been pushed to live stream nearly every moment he wasn’t actively working. He didn’t have a choice in this. He’d been made to connect with fans in his own home. He’d been forced to sing, do dances, do thirst traps… if he didn’t have a contract, or wasn’t afraid of his mother, he would have quit. It was the most exhausting part of his life.

It wasn’t as if he didn’t enjoy some of it, but it took a lot out of him. He liked seeing people react to his jokes, even though they felt forced to him. He did like that adoration. Everyone wanted to be loved, and he was no exception. He knew it was hollow, though. None of them knew what he was really like, none of them knew him on a deeper level. It was all shallow, even the ‘secret’ confessions. He’d never liked parasocial relationships, but his mom made him do it. If it were up to him, he’d act, and that was it.

“I know you like no one else does,” Alice sighed. She looked at Owen as the munchkin knocked on the door.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

No signal, but I had gesture! I have been missing WIPSnips somehow, so I haven't been able to post anything for it til today. But! Alice isn't good at hiding her crushes. #WipSnips #writing

“Yeah,” Alice sighed. She chewed on her bottom lip, peeling a little skin with her teeth. “I don’t think it would hurt so much if I didn’t have a huge crush on him.”

“What?” Owen turned, his eyes wide. He put his left hand on his heart. “You? Have a crush on him? No way.”

“Okay, okay,” she laughed. “Is it really that obvious?”

“Yes. I called it right away.”

“Oh, wow,” Alice sighed. “I’m guessing he’s figured it out.”

“Meh,” Owen waved his hand in a ‘so-so’ gesture. “I’m not really one to gossip, so I’ve never mentioned it. I think he’s caught on to some of your comments.”

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This book has revealed some unexpected things about myself... I don't even know how to begin to explain it LOL it's nothing deep or personal, just odd.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Current manuscript, the saddest days happened two years before the book starts. Last one, well... def the saddest parts were in the book. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Miguel! He manages to tame Farrah(ie he saw her and made kissy noises and gave her jerky) who accompanies him and Tabitha on their journey #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Rattle of bones: Tabitha's hesitance to trust people is a strength and weakness. #awesomecharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I swear, mr policeman, it's research for my book! I'm not going to kidnap a celebrity, nor am I making vegan food

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

No it's not. I apparently chose only one day, so if you're looking to grab it, my bad... I'm not used to Amazon anymore

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Probably Miguel. he's just a cinnabun who is thrown into the apocalypse and has to try to find his inner strength and fortitude to stay alive. He tried to not let his light dim, though. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SOUND ON PLEASE My animatic I made for my book #booksky #writing #indieauthor

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I was supposed to be working on draft two. Went on a side quest instead and started an animatic for my last book, which is free on Amazon for a week www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGX7XZ1M

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Amazon.com

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My goals are to nail down descriptions of my characters, and at least get the third chapter rewrite down. #queerwriters

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I have a spiteful attitude, misplaced ambition, and delusions of grandeur. I can get it done Mark my words

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Miguel, hands down. He's just a sweet, funny guy. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're almost there! The workplace anthology only needs a few more entries! Deadline has been extended to September 30th! We're so close! #writing #horrorauthors forms.gle/9eXBwSrTA6VP...

A silhouette of a creature with malformed legs and arm hunched over at the entrance of a gas station. The words "Hazard Pay, Submissions open" are emblazoned on the picture

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Don't miss your chance to submit to Hazard Pay, a workplace anthology based around supernatural workplace horror! Deadline is September 1st! #writers #writingcommunity #authors #indieauthors forms.gle/zYsi3qW5S1yt...

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

That I have unique dialogue that flows well and makes sense. Like, yay! I listen to people and put it down on paper, so it's working! #writingcommunity

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

One of the losers for my book cover art!! I challenged myself to make something I never had before, and it came out great, but it's not what I want.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Alice would act like it's her fault and apologize. Noah would quietly clean up his stuff and tell them to not worry about it. Owen would make a new friend #AwesomeCharacters #writers

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Every once in a while, I'm like "I should start a webcomic!" And then I don't

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well, in my current manuscript, they kind of look to Alice, because she has more experience with the creatures. I am on draft 2 so there's gonna be some refining about that. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Deadline has been extended to September 30th! We only need a few more people, so please put in your submissions! #horrorauthor #indieauthor #writing #author

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Post draft one blues. I have a lot of notes to go through, so naturally I'm reminiscing about the time I tried out for American Idol

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Draft two notes ended up being ten pages long. I'm glad to have that out of the way. Next step is putting those notes to use. #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're almost there! The workplace anthology only needs a few more entries! Deadline has been extended to September 30th! We're so close! #writing #horrorauthors forms.gle/9eXBwSrTA6VP...

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

i've got six pages of notes for draft two(for now) and I think I've gotten most of the inconsistencies figured out. There's a lot of stuff I missed later on because I took some notes, then either lost the notes or didn't look at them very well

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Currently taking notes for what to do in draft two. I'm not writing, so it doesn't count!!! It counts for everyone else, but not for me!

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My antagonist is one you're supposed to see build up over time. They do come in hot, but for a bit you're supposed to hope they've chilled out. And then it becomes VERY obvious they have not. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

First draft is finally done! Now to not touch it for a week

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry died on my birthday... 😭

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today is my birthday! I went to my favorite antique store and bought an unopened can of tobacco from 1907. It will never be opened as long as I have it.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

2nd and Charles employee really doing me a solid. This is so cool omg. Also, my cover looks so different from the others. It's pretty unique, which I thought was going to hinder the sales. But I've gotten positive feedback on it!

A cropped text exchange. On the left, labeled "Madre,", it says "At 2nd and Charles and they have your book right up front next to Stephen King books. A woman was looking at it and I told her it was really good."

On the right, the response is "The sounds I made was inhuman. That's so cool!"

Pictured here are various titles of horror books. Stephen King is in the center, with "The Rattle of Bones by Cade Garza" sitting to the right of them."

The same text exchange. "Madre" says "They're marked $19.99. She was in line with it in her arms when we left"

Right's response is a line of exclamation points.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is probably going to bite me in the ass later, especially since I'm thinking about querying, but I would be a terrible influencer. I forget to eat and drink, there's no way I have enough discipline to post on social media every day. I'm fucking writing, man. Even that's up in the air some days

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I'm about nine participants short, so if you'd like to submit, please do! Cutoff date is September 1st! #horrorwriters #writers #authors #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I've said this before, but the funniest rejection letter I got when querying was the agent saying my writing "had character" but never said if that was a good or bad thing. I kinda looked at the email for a second before laughing.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I stopped writing three days ago in the middle of the scene that will lead into the final conflict. I can't focus, though. I'm so tired. My mom asked me if I had gotten a lot of writing done when I was taking care of her. I did not.

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

So far, Miguel is my youngest at nineteen. Noah is my oldest main character at thirty six, but my oldest side character is fifty seven. Denise, that badass. #AwesomeCharacters #writing

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Cade Garza @decayde.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Okay I was mistaken about being in the home stretch of my wip. I got overzealous.

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