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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Last of the batch update posts is the latest devlog from The Black Hare, my #fantasy interactive fiction about taking down a criminal or becoming his apprentice. Hot off the press: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-... Scope creep? Perhaps. But I'm enjoying it. #games #twine #mystery

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The Black Hare: Log #4

The fourth log chronicling my experience as I design the interactive fiction game The Black Hare, a fantasy mystery adventure with multiple routes.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I got inspired by The Roottrees Are Dead, so here's a little something about potential genealogical mystery sub-plot in my fantasy interactive fiction, The Black Hare, plus more. hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/fant... Have you played The Roottrees Are Dead? #gamedesign #games #mystery #family

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Fantasy Genealogy: The Family Tree Mystery

In which I discuss the ways in which I can push the limits of Twine to introduce more game mechanics to my fantasy IF The Black Hare.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

A little late, but better late than never. Some April 'goals' (which, to be fair, I've already deviated from, but the heart wants what it wants): hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/apri... I'll be sharing my own pixel art soon. 🎨 (It ain't much, but it's honest work.) #writing #writers #pixelart

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April 2025 Writing Goals: Pixel Art & Fantasy Political Thrillers (Mmmm!)

A rare update in which I let loose and work the funny bone to talk pixel art and my fantasy thriller. Bone app the teeth! - as they surely do say.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Some thoughts on Senscape's ASYLUM, a Lovecraft-inspired #horror #game set in - you guessed it - an asylum. SPOILERS. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THE GAME YOURSELF. Come back after! hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/sens... If you enjoyed this or have your own theories, let me know!

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

A Black Hare interactive fiction project 'dev' log. The Black Hare is my #fantasy interactive fiction where you play as someone who either wants to take down a criminal or become his apprentice. Read Log #3 here: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-... #interactivefiction #twine #cyoa #games

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The Black Hare: Log #3

The third log chronicling my experience as I design the interactive fiction game The Black Hare, a fantasy mystery adventure with multiple routes.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Someone asked me what scenes are the most difficult for me to write. In short: battle scenes. But if you want to know more, read my full response here: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/04/q-wh... #writers #writing

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Q: What scenes are most difficult for you to write?

What are the most difficult scenes to write? For me, it's romantic scenes - and battle scenes. Learn more in this article.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

And that just about wraps up my bulk update for now! 😁 In brief, join my monthly newsletter: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsl... Also, check out my horror writing course: payhip.com/b/B7rFo (SO many more #writing resources and #educational programs coming up.)

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Hyba Is Writing Newsletter - Google Groups

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Another cool thing? Preview 3 lessons from different units in the course to see how I approach teaching horror #writing. It's important that the teaching approach is one that works for you, so don't wait until after you've purchased the #horror writing course to know for sure. 💸

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Last, but certainly not least, is my #horror writing course, which launched last night! If you are a horror #writer - or someone who wants to start #writing horror - this is the course for you, focusing on practical techniques and foundational knowledge of the genre. Learn more: payhip.com/b/B7rFo

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Zombie March Horror Writing Course

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

If you haven't already, check out my #fantasy novel-in-progress, The City of Light. Chapters 1 and 2 are free to read by subscribing to my newsletter. If you're a lover of fantasy #books, learn more about it here: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...

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The City of Light: Chapters 1 & 2 - Newsletter Exclusive!

In this month's newsletter, I will be sharing Chapters 1 and 2 of The City of Light, a high fantasy thriller novel in the works.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Been gone for a little while, working pretty quietly on a few different projects, but back with new announcements! First and foremost, did you know I launched a newsletter a few months ago? Join the group and get a #reader goodie and a #writer goodie each month! groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsl...

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Hyba Is Writing Newsletter - Google Groups

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Sounds like an intriguing mystery awaits, perhaps some danger lurking ahead... It's a dark tune, but definitely makes my brain want to find out more!

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I've been wanting to translate my stories and book for ages. I think it might be neat, but in order to get it in front of readers in those languages, marketing and other stuff needs to be available in those languages, too. Maybe one day...

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Introducing: The Black Hare (an interactive fiction). In which you play as someone attempting to bring down the notorious criminal known as the Black Hare, or as someone who's trying to become his apprentice. I hope to publish the prologue soon! hyba.tumblr.com/theblackhare...

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The Black Hare: An IF

You are travelling to Talesmoth to find the Black Hare, a notorious criminal who has evaded police for years. Two paths lay before you: > You are going to take him down, once and for all, and avenge...

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Writers: December's newsletter goodie is gonna be a mini #writing planner on how to schedule yourself so that you can complete a full draft of a book in the time span of a year. Join my newsletter if you'd like to receive it: groups.google.com/g/hyba-newsl... It comes out on the 29th of December.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I've worked on some monster-related concepts in #horror writing today (currently discussing 'otherness'), and while there's still a huge amount of work to be done, I'm excited to dive right back into it tomorrow! 👻 But for now, enough.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I'd translate that as: "Are you making your characters suffer (again)?" 👀 ...And idk about you, but my answer would probably be "Yes. Again." 😆 (On a totally serious note, though, Evie is absolutely adorable <3 A+ writing companion based on cuteness alone haha)

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Today's a horror writing day. Specifically, delving into bunch of fascinating research articles about horror and horror lit. And here are some audio vibes from The Guild of Ambience to keep me company: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vIQ...

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Library Sounds | Study Ambience | 2 hours

YouTube video by The Guild of Ambience

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

In 'The City of Light' (placeholder), a deadly illness has killed off most of the royal family, and a young princess - completely unprepared for the role - must step up to become the queen her people need in this time of crisis. Multiple POVs; this is only 1 facet of the story. 🤩

A grey banner that reads "The City of Light" - the title of the novel I'm working on - and below it is written my name, "Hyba". Lightning branches through one side of the banner, and veins of gold ripple through the opposite side.

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Also, I do host a horror writing challenge called Scareuary, and it's coming up in February 2025! It used to be in January, but most people agreed it was better off in Feb, and so here we are. More info here: hybaiswriting.blogspot.com/2024/12/scar... #scareuary #scareuary2025

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Scareuary 2025 is almost here!

Scareuary 2025 is coming soon! Join this writing challenge and write a range of scary stories based on the prompts provided. Ready for some horror?

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Currently #writing the first draft of a fantasy novel, and excited to post a short excerpt per week until I finish it! (I better finish it before I run out of excerpts 😅)

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Hyba @hybaiswriting.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Self-published author and educator, finally trying out Bluesky! 👋

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