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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 12h

hold on (a scene from my book)

pic of jae and datu in a serious conversation from s1e3

Elyo grimaced. “Why did you accept the job?”

“Why do you care?”

“You know something we don’t,” he supposed. He held the door in case I’d shut it. “I’m trying my best to understand you here. If you’re looking for a way home, give me a bit more time. I’m working on it. You don’t have to help Tatang-Apu and his people. Leave the feather to them. They’ll figure out what to do with it.”

The problem would be solved if Elyo could find a portal to the human world. The folks of Empyaro would be stuck figuring out the mechanics of the plume, and I could use the power to help my dad. If anyone would get me home, please let it be him.

“I already said yes to them. I couldn't just take it back.”

“You can,” he said curtly. “You don’t owe them a thing.”

I sighed. “I’ll figure out a way to teach them how to use the old magic, and then I’ll quit.”

“You really have made up your mind, huh?” He frowned.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 14h

avatar seven havens spoiler(?) they're kinda like the main characters of my book 👉👈

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Back from another break. I took the opportunity to migrate my stuff to Ellipsus, and it's pretty neat Anyway, here's the snippet from my chapter 20

I produced the plume from my bag. “I’ll be recovering some of your strength using the portion of the ancient power I could wield.”

“Finally,” he exclaimed.

Tapping into the blessing of the [redacted], I tamed the swelling of Tatang-Apu’s knees by masking his brittle joints with nutrients. I only used enough dust to make them serviceable, and his condition should return to its usual state by the end of the day.

“I can feel an incredible magic from within you when you use your flames,” he noted. “It’s a power I haven’t seen in so long.”

“Were you there when it was last used, tatay?”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

psssssstttttt watch forgotten island it's about friendship, and taking big steps in life, and waking up in world full of filipino mythical creatures with a hangover

forgotten island scene where the main characters are playing with some fireworks

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

this is your sign to watch forgotten island

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

sorry for screaming mid conversation. my archer just dodged a 99% hit that would've kill her 😞

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Ellipsus @ellipsus.com · 10/09/2026

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

From my chapter 19 Trimmed this part

Sybil’s journal was brimming with knowledge on the healing art and in the shoes of a fire fey. There was a page on minimizing scarring when stitching wounds of various sizes. There were notes on the most efficient way to dissolve herbs into dust. She even had a guide to fake deaths for some reason. Each entry was written with a mother’s care for her child she wouldn’t see for a while. I could almost hear her speak while reading the text and her annotations sprinkled with her sense of humor.
Lilim was right about the limits of her knowledge in Empyaran healing. Their fire was an instrument that could be used in many ways. But thanks to her, I understood my mother’s journal because she’d set the foundation for me.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

From my chapter 18 I'm going to pretend I didn't post a spoiler in the old snippet

“How’s the study of the ancient power?” he demanded.
“We hypothesize that Kris might be the only one who could use the plume,” Rikit reported.
“You’re referring to the human?” He returned his focus to me. “If that’s the case, then you should oversee my health,”
“I’m honored to be your personal healer, though I must admit I’ll need more time to learn and unlock the full potential of the [redacted],” I explained with a polite smile. “I started my training as a healer only a few moons ago, and I’m just a half-fey.”
“I’m not asking you to grant me immortality,” he cleared. “What I want from you is to bring me to health, enough to lead my people in our fight against aswangs.”
How could he talk as if he were only eliminating pests for the safety of his people? The folks of the underrealm were living beings, very much like every feys and humans. They didn’t deserve to be hunted and killed.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

From my chapter 17 Trimmed down words to make this part smoother

Houses popped out here and there, but never in large groups. With the harvest season on the horizon, the rice that covered most of Empyaran land was golden. Their soil was the most fertile in Kat’hadia. The caldera their capital had been built on kept their green warmed. They exported to their neighbors, even Senarra, who, even though had enough space to grow food for their own people, wouldn’t sacrifice the trees protecting them.
“Are we there yet?” Bonnie asked impatiently.
“How long until we get to your house?” I directed the question to Popoy.
“We’re almost there.” He beamed as if calming a group of impatient children.
His house was on top of a hill, ringed by tall coconut trees. It was an old, two-story abode made of stone, yet still modern compared to Senarran homes.

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✨ Hamish Steele ✨ Go-Man Vs. the Star Dragon OUT NOW! @hamishsteele.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Most of the people who read that gay mlm book are women!" Do you know how few men read books full stop? Let alone pick up a romance? It's not women's fault that men aren't boosting the numbers.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

From my chapter 16 I didn't change much in this part

“I owe you an apology for yesterday. I don’t mean anything I’ve said and done,” he said. “I worry about you so much it’s embarrassing.”
“You dragged me all the way here to say that.” I breathed out deeply to calm myself. “I get it. You claimed to keep the only human in the group safe, and you failed. You were afraid of what others might think of you because your reputation was more important than anything else.”
“I didn’t even think of that until now.”
“So what? Are you saying you’re actually concerned about me?”
“Yes, I am.”
I laughed at the thought. “That’s funny coming from you. What’s next? Should I be thanking you for killing an aswang for my sake?”
“No,” he barked. The muscles of his neck strained as he uttered those words. “I didn’t bring you here to argue. My past actions were wrong. Nothing could change that, and I wanted you to know that I knew.”
My anger still burned inside ‌me. All I could think of was going back to my room. “Fine,” I spat. “I forgive you. Is that what you want to hear? Are we done?”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

From my chapter 15 Fixed the dialogue and added extra lines for mc's bird companion because I forgot while drafting

I tried to break free from his grasp. “What’s wrong with you?”
“I’m trying to help you get back at the aswang who hurt you,” Elyo said.
“I don’t need revenge. I’m alive. Isn’t that what’s important?”
“Kris is right,” Bonnie said.
“It isn’t enough,” Elyo thought otherwise. “We’ve been looking for you for weeks with no idea if you’re still alive. We’ve skipped meals and sacrificed sleep to find a trace of you in this void. The aswang who’s taken you away needs to be punished for what they’ve done to you.”
“Are you doing this for me or for yourself?” My body felt feverish. “Did my disappearance hurt your reputation as my captain?”
Elyo couldn’t give an answer.
“Figured,” I spat.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

From my chapter 14 This chapter also suffered from being underdeveloped. I had to add a new scene to round it out

“Will you pass a letter to Lilim?” I wondered.
“Just make sure to exclude names and be vague about details. I don’t want to implicate any of you if something happens to me on the way back.”
“I will.”
As soon as we parted, I searched for paper and pen around the camp. I found none. I had to improvise with a threadbare rag and charcoal I’d made with a tiny piece of wood.
I’ve found it, I wrote. It came to me. I don't know how or why it chose me. I’ll figure out a way to bring it home. And you’re right about the feys here. Please take care.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Teil this is so beautiful!

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From my chapter 13 I spent a long time fixing this chapter bc of irl stuff + half-baked draft

“Hesusa will know what to do with you,” the one behind me concluded.
With the light stowed away, I was blind for the entire walk. I was only able to see once we were in their camp. The same mist from the spirit realm settled for some reason. It hugged the shape of their tents and the tower I’d spotted earlier, giving me the illusion of sight. We would have to be deeper in the underrealm if Senarran rangers couldn’t find this place, far from the entrance at Empyaro.
Their camp was almost like a ghost town. There were no kids playing on the dirt path to make noise. There were no merchants convincing you that their goods were the best or the cheapest. The few folks who came out to see me looked like they’d been drained of hope in the world. They were thin. Their cheeks were hollow. When was the last time they had a proper meal? If this were the group resisting against the surfacers, they might never last long.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

i stand with mother(chappell roan)

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

From my chapter 12 This is the first chapter that ended up with more words than the draft

“Lies!”
The kid went straight for my heart. I was lucky to catch his blade with my bare hands. Blood dripped from my palms. Even with the chain mail still on, I wasn’t risking getting stabbed.
“I’m telling you the truth,” I said.
“It’ll be an honor to kill the likes of you for my people.” He drove the knife forward a second time. For someone his size, he was stronger than me.
“You have to believe me.” Steel sank deeper into my flesh. “I’ve helped your people before, at the home of an old diwata in Senarra. Her name’s Lilim. Have you heard of her?”
“I know the name,” he hissed. “Who hasn’t?”
“I’ve trained under her,” I explained. “She’s taught me everything I know about this world and the art of healing. I know the folks on the surface want you dead. I’m not like them. I don’t think Yu’pian feys should be persecuted for the way they are.”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

From my chapter 11 Now that I've fixed this chapter, I can show the page with the donning armor scene

“If you say so.” He received the gear from the purveyor. “Let me help you put this on.”
The chain mail was in the same fashion as Elyo’s. In theory, I should be able to move in it, considering its structure was no different from a normal shirt, but it weighed like a sack of rice on each of my shoulders. I wanted to take back my response to the offer. My peers had opted out of it, even Rikit. It wouldn’t make sense to be the only healer in gear. We’d also be carrying bags of medicines, each as heavy as a sword. I’d be sacrificing my mobility if I insisted on keeping the armor. But I disliked being perceived as weak and the idea of Elyo being correct. I could endure the extra bulk for the entire quest, probably. I could only hope we wouldn’t find ourselves in a confrontation with Yu’pian feys. If we did, I’d be in trouble.
“Have you ever killed an aswang before?” I asked Elyo while he fixed my armor.
He moved in front of me to readjust the straps, which I could’ve done myself if I could move my arms. “I haven’t.”
“Will you shoot if we meet one?”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

From my chapter 10 This chapter has a sort of training scene which, since mc is a healer, is just him brewing potions. I'm showing a part of it instead of the original line I've posted before because it's more interesting

I shook my head. “I want to help.”
“Good,” she said. “That reminds me. Before anything…” Approaching me, she grabbed a knife from the table to cut the fleshiest part of her palm. “Will you demonstrate your healing to me? I can give some pointers in preparation for our journey.”
Panic hit me upon seeing the red running down her arm. I had my hand over the tear in an instant, grabbed the nearest herb within reach, whatever they might be, and willed my magic to slow the bleeding.
“This stitching technique using your fire…” Rikit hummed while observing how I worked. “I assume you’ve developed it yourself since your mentor is a diwata.”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I was unhappy about the theme of my story so I had to rethink it then revised act 1 a little. But I'm back now. From my chapter 9 This one didn't give me a headache as much as the earlier chapter probably since it didn't have a lot of world-building stuff

Lilim wasn’t there to send us off. She was already gone before sunrise, probably to do errands in town. Guiztli was in the opposite direction of where we were headed, so we had no chance of seeing her even for a second.
She didn’t want to see us leave, I realized. Last night, she’d made sure I was prepared for the road. She packed bottles of medicine from our stores into my bag. Even though I’d bought a mortar and pestle with me to make fresh brews, she worried something might happen that would hinder me from doing so and that it would be better if I had ready-made on hand. She even quizzed me on fey customs. She was like a caring aunt, anxious about her nephew’s first step into the real world.
The diwata had become an important part of my life in the week I’d stayed in her home. She’d taught me everything she knew about healing. She made me her apprentice, assisting her with treating patients, and I enjoyed it. I could see myself spending the rest of my life under her wing if not for the situation I’d found myself in. Maybe after I’d saved my dad, I could return and work for her if she’d allow me. It ached my heart to be unable to say goodbye to her, though seeing her for one last time might be more painful.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

if i knew Piranesi by Susanna Clarke was in epistolary form (my fave pov to read and write), i would've picked it up sooner

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The indie Filipino short film "The Lovers" (Studio Heartbreak) is now complete, and will be released this summer on Youtube. In the meantime, here's a nice official poster illustrated by Ami Thompson. www.studioheartbreak.com www.catsuka.com/news/2023-05...

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

tf was I on reading a spicy office xmas novella in march

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I read 12 books last year, which I set in hopes of beta reading for other authors, but I ended up playing a lot of video games and managed to only do one. 5 of them were written by Filipino authors, with The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez becoming my new fave fantasy.

Books in the photo:
The Spear Cuts Through Water by simon Jimenez
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh
His Boss for Christmas by Alessandra Hazard
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
You, Me, U.S. by Brigitte Bautista
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez
Claimed By The Orc Emperor by R.S. McKenzie
Cubs & Campfires by Dylan Drakes
Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country by Patricia Evangelista
Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

From my chapter 8 A lot of rewriting in this that the snippet I've posted before doesn't exist anymore so here's a different scene where the mc is smashed

Elyo followed. He held my hair while assuring the concerned pedestrians I was fine, or at least far from dying.
“Are you happy now?” I demanded as soon as I was able to.
“Of what?” He lowered himself so I could see his smug face.
“Getting me drunk,” I spat. “This is your fault.”
“Why me?”
“You gave me your drink!”
“You could’ve returned it,” he countered. “If I knew you had no control over alcohol, I wouldn’t have offered.”

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Jayce @jayceb.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Please keep boosting my friend Eslam. Despite the number of shares, her fundraiser is not receiving many donations. Her family is in dire need of funds and medical help. chuffed.org/project/1282...

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No One Should Starve for Being Born Here

My name is Eslam Mohammad, I’m 24 years old, and I’m from Gaza. Over the past year, I’ve lived through unimaginable horror. I lost my home, my work as a photographer and artist, my friends, and the ...

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

wicked: for good wrecked me wtf

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

took a break from editing my manuscript to write a hucklerabbot the pitt fic that I also had to self-edit 🧍‍♂️ archiveofourown.org/works/74056326 #hucklerabbot #thepitt #fanfic

Title: Boys Don't Cry

Summary:
Even though still depressed about his breakup, Robby forced himself to go to work. He then met Dennis, their new dishwasher in the coffee shop, and his 12-hour shift was suddenly nothing to him.

Jack didn’t trust Robby would stay the same once he got home, despite having a great day. He urged him to find a guy, even a stranger from the internet, to accompany him tonight, to which Robby complied.

Coincidentally, it was Dennis who showed up at Robby’s doorstep.

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Rating: Mature

Category: M/M

Fandom: The Pitt (TV)

Relationship: Jack Abbot/Michael "Robby" Robinavitch/Dennis Whitaker

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Ned 🌠🎈 the interdimensional blimp pilot @nedtheblimppilot.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Day 2 of Morax the Cat fundraiser! Playing some more Pokemon Legends Z-A! Lets go raise some money for Morax's surgery! Live now: Youtube: youtube.com/live/KDdXk44... Twitch: twitch.tv/nedtheblimpp... #pokemon

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

From my chapter 7 Part of cutting chapters/scenes is writing new ones. This is a new chapter so I have nothing to compare it to

A strong wind tore the night’s calm as I neared home. Two shadows flew across the forest, rolling against the rough ground before hitting an outcrop. A crushed understory, stained with blood and smoke, was left in their wake. It was too dark to see what they were or where they came from, yet I rushed to them. My instinct as a healer—that someone needed my help—took control of my legs.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

From my chapter 6 😀: editing a chapter where my mc travels for the first time 😞: he's alone and the chapter is about loneliness

I drew my fists to my chest, feet apart and still gripping my knife. My training under Elyo was coming back to me. Big, wide hacks for defense. Small and quick cuts for offense. Lock onto a vital part. If I got hit, I’d most likely die. My weapon might be far from the dagger I’d practiced with, but it was familiar as it had helped prepare food every day.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

From my chapter 5 My dialogues still need a lot of work

“What are you doing?” He raised an eyebrow at me.
“Ever heard of knocking?” I threw back.
“I heard noises in this room, and got curious,” he explained. “I thought you’re downstairs helping with lunch preparation. I didn’t know you were in here.”
“I went up to change my clothes. What if I were naked?”
“We’re both men. I know what you have down there. You’ve also seen my stuff, and I know you’ve enjoyed—” he’d keep going if his eyes hadn’t landed on Bonnie. “Is that the bird you’ve been taking care of?”
Bonnie studied him, welling with suspicion. “Who’s this one?”
“I am called Elyo,” he answered casually.
“You can understand him?” I turned to him in shock.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

From my chapter 4 Got rid of the part where I'd written that mc could understand the bird because it was already obvious

A bird was heaving for its life on the ground. Its colorful feathers were stained by a pool of blood. The fleshy part of its wing had bloomed open, bones exposed.
“Help,” it chirped.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

From my chapter 3 Originally, I wanted to hint the existence of aswangs in my story here, but it didn't fit so I had to cut it

A group of kids ran after us as we turned a corner to the tailor. They stared at me as though I were an alien, taking in every detail of my appearance. Their youthful curiosity was suffocating, but I kept my brightest smile.
“Are you actually human?” one wondered.
“My father is human, and my mother is fey.”
“I can sense your fire,” the small garuda among them noted. “Can you use magic?”

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

From my chapter 2 Nothing much here. I'm showing an extra line for more context

“I trust the judgment of the trees.” She pressed a hand on one’s trunk. “If they’ve let you in, then you are worthy of my aid.”
I considered the same tree and copied Lilim. I had no idea if it could understand me, but I whispered my thanks regardless.

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🌙Evil Sonny Ross🌞 @sonnyross.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I drew this on my lunch break your excuses are fucking pathetic

A decorative illustration of flowers with the caption “I don’t use ai I’m not a fucking loser” with a severed hand with too many fingers

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

my fe3h prequel/sequel wishlist: * "engage" mechanic * no gender-locked s supports (this is a fe engage appreciation post)

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

From my chapter 1 I've trimmed the paragraph because there are too many words for what I need it to do

Fireflies dotted the corner of my eye. It had been so long since they’d blessed me with their presence that I must have already lost it. They danced above the plants that had turned blue, purple, and red, while nature sang a very treacherous lullaby. An urge lay on the ground, the suddenly most comfortable bed known to man, and watched them until I fell asleep dragged my feet.

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Starting my gay fantasy novel's draft 1 to draft 2 comparison thread with a section from the meet cute. This part has stayed mostly the same and I hope the whole scene survives future edits because I really like it.

“Who are you?” the tikbalang demanded, mouth moving like a human’s. “How did you get in here?”
“I’m Lilim’s new apprentice,” I sputtered. My feet were so cold I couldn’t feel them anymore.
He considered me for a moment. Right when his shoulders relaxed, his muzzle retracted into his skull. Golden skin resurfaced as his brown fur sunk. The next moment, a broad man was standing in front of me.

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Ego Rodriguez @egorodriguez.com · 11/09/2025

George stopped. Two men stood close, holding each other in plain view. No fear. No shame. The sight warmed him, and it stung. He had spent years hiding, never daring to show what he felt. His whole life he kept that part of himself locked away... #egorodriguez #queerart

A person in the foreground stares at a couple in the back, caressing each other

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Migoose @immigoose.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I've started editing the first draft of my gay fantasy book, and I swear chapter 1s are the hardest to edit. It took me a week to make mine readable. Anyways, I might continue documenting my writing journey and post comparisons between edits and the snippets I've posted. Here's v1 of my page 1:

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If my arm weren’t bleeding, I’d acquaint myself with the curious trees closing in on me.
The woods I ran to for sanctuary had shed their deep-colored leaves for neon green. Trunks that had aimed for the clouds now snaked over the damp earth.
In the hour I’d spent wandering these parts, not once had the thicket that gave roof above my head for countless nights appeared. It shouldn’t be too far from our backyard. Even the old mango tree with the car-tire swing was nowhere to be found.
As far as I knew, forests transformed over time, not in a matter of minutes, or at least not naturally.
The stars were brighter than ever, though none could point me where to go. This strange woods just kept going. Leaves of young banana plants and rainbow fan palms crowded my path. Walking became a struggle than it already was, but I knew if I continued forward, I’d eventually hit the national road or someone’s house.
Blood ran down my sleeve with no plans of stopping. Even though I had endured many injuries in the past, a gunshot wound was nothing like any of them. Red needles stung my shoulder while my hand was freezing cold. It was an experience I wouldn’t recommend. If I could dig the bullet out of my limb, I’d manage until I found help. Although I would pass out trying.

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kenny leoncito @kenesu.com · 25/07/2025

Aswang Hunters from the Philippines, hailing from Mindanao, Luzon and Visayas 🇵🇭 #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS #artph

Three filipino warriors dressed in armor isnpired by Mindanao, Luzon and Visayas. They are illuminated by an iridescent light

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