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Seán Padraic Birnie @seanbirnie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's a day ending in 'day', so I thought I should post about this collection of both the spectral and the bodily horrific: 14 stories of unease and alienation, bleak elation and despair. Ghosts and illness and pain and catastrophe. All the good stuff. undertowpublications.com/shop/i-would...

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I Would Haunt You if I Could — Undertow Publications

COVER ART: Jana Heidersdorf I would haunt you … The debut short story collection from Seán Padraic Birnie does indeed haunt. Sown with seeds of sorrow and grief, and imbued with disquieting bodily h...

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On this day, 25 years ago, a flatmate thought it was a really high budget episode of Diagnosis Murder.

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Bilal Zafar @zafarcakes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are you in or around Edinburgh and would like to come to my show but maybe can't afford it? Send me a message and I can comp you xo

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Paul Bassett Davies @thewritertype.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The abrupt falling sensation you sometimes experience just as you’re going to sleep, known as a hypnogogic jerk, is a common phenomenon that has a perfectly natural explanation, and is caused by ghosts trying to drag you to hell.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I just wrote in to the Guardian and they typoed my name. Perfect, really.

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Toby Miller @tobytram.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’ve been standing stock still in this wood for about 10 minutes while I mess about with a photo on my phone. I look up, notice the shape, and slowly crouch down to film This has made me so happy I feel I could cry. It’s as close to magic as I hope to get.

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eavymetallist @stueypaints.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🗑️ COUNT BINFACE NEEDS YOU! (And so does the NHS!) The battle for Clacton just went intergalactic! I am incredibly proud to open the bidding on this 100% Charity eBay Auction for an official @countbinface.bsky.social miniature produced by Troublemaker Games. 👉 ebay.io/m/AhJ65o 👈

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CHARITY AUCTION Count Binface Miniature PRO PAINTED Stuart Thomas | eBay UK

Stuart’s legendary precision brings the galaxy's favorite bin-headed politician to life. Finished by Stuart Thomas using official studio-level precision. 100% Charity The Miniature & The Paint Job.

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Rob Sheridan @rob-sheridan.com · 20/07/2026

Welp, I had to make a shirt. You can get one at robsheridan.threadless.com/collections/... - each purchase supports Defenders of Wildlife. Choose "classic" styles for sizes up to 5X. All my Glitch Goods apparel/accessories proudly made in the USA by humans on an independent hate-free platform.

T-shirt: JIMOTHY in X-Files font with a grainy black-and-white "cryptic sighting" image of Jimothy the raccoon. Available at https://robsheridan.threadless.com/collections/memes

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I might have to plumb new depths of cynicism and I thought I was already there

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Sophie Heawood @heawood.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Someone told me this afternoon that England and France were going to let each other score five goals each to stop Messi from winning the Golden Boot. Ha ha I said nice conspiracy theory. WELL!

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If you didn’t know that I live in the same part of Bury where Victoria Wood grew up, you could guess it from a sentence issued by a woman I’ve just been chatting to down the park. “I once saw down here, and I’ll never forget it because it was the day my friend had both thumbs off, two kingfishers.”

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

NEW WRITING n COMEDY COURSE Starts August 16th ONLINE / Sundays 4pm UK Time "The ultimate Ted Talk on comedy" - Caitlin Moran www.gralefrit.co.uk/writers-room...

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Wangleberry @wangleberry.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

An elaborate shitpost - which took me forty-five minutes when I should have been trying to sleep, and which was a fun exercise in gilding the lily - but a shitpost nonetheless

These eyes have seen a thousand wonders shine:
Great miracles, in heaven and on earth,
And though my life be short compared to thine,
A thousand years could not contain its worth.

I watched great ships of war sweep through the night,
New constellations 'gainst a starlit haze,
Where, bested by Orion's ancient might,
They roared their glory in a final blaze;

And softer still, in silent darkness stood,
I saw two worlds, and, passing inbetween,
I witnessed there what no Man ever could -
The light of God in thrall to a machine.

As tears in rain are lost like morning dew,
I give these echoed sights, in death, to you.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Down South for a party. A Pixie Lott cover of 500 Miles came on in McDonalds and I might have to attack England.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Met someone today who had been asking ChatGPT for advice. Not like, restaurant recommendations. More "How should I best use my time on this Earth". What are we doing.

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Sarah Coomer @sarahcoomer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Nighthouse… something I’ve been faffing with for a while now. A fictionalised view from Coille Ghillie in Applecross (there’s no castle or lighthouse, never mind one like this). It’s a bit clunky and I’m not sure where to go with it from here (maybe a picture book).

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John C @badsocialism.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Discovering Booze, Social Media and the gender of your preference at the same time sounds like a fucking nightmare that was only previously inflicted on Americans from god-bothering families during Freshers' week at a British university

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com

Title:
“A pie chart of what the Mars Rover can see”

Image:
A pie chart. The lower half is orangy red. The upper half is divided into three, with a small browny red area and a small darker browny red area on each side with a larger cream section in the middle

Key:
Orangy red area: Surface of Mars
Cream : Sky
Browny red: Mountain
Dark browny red: Another mountain

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I would love an attribution to you on that pic for when I post it at people!

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Caught a late showing of Obsession. I was enjoying it. Two people walked out. Oh yeah, that's the stuff. Solid movie, amazing performances, excellent monster* *If you've seen it, you'll know

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Adrian Hon @adrianhon.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I've been asked to do a blog post of immersive/interactive/game-ish things at the Edinburgh Fringe, so this is your opportunity to tell me about things you're doing or are hyped for! (because these terms are ill-defined, I won't include *everything* and will refuse to explain myself)

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Hesomaru-kun is the mascot for the Furano Bellybutton Festival, where people paint faces on their midriffs. He has a big belly face with a bellybutton nose.

A smiling mascot with a bellybutton for a nose, a yellow hat, a blue coat, and sandals strolls through a department store.

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Rob Turpin 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️ @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Currently 35% off my prints at Inprnt. So if you think shipping is usually a bit much, at least the discount makes up for it. For instance, a 19"x24" print, (and the quality is lovely), is only $18. That, is a steal. #ArtPrints #SciFi www.inprnt.com/gallery/this...

A screen grab of my INPRNT store, showing a selection of my illustrations that are available as prints.

https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/thisnorthernboy/

#ArtPrints

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Having a terrible afternoon in the pub rereading Saga.

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

GIVEAWAY! Dead Weight is coming out next week and to celebrate I'm giving away two copies that have been personally bitten by Uggi and will be personally signed by me and shipped to the winners wherever they live! To enter just like and share this post and I'll select the winners on May 26th!

Uggi the dog next to my hand, holding a copy of Dead Weight

Two copies of Dead Weight with teethmarks

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Ray Newman @raynewman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Now reading, and rereading, and rereading, this marvel by Stephen Spender. Secrets, hidden villages, “the quick perspective of the future” – cor!

The Pylons

The secret of these hills was stone, and cottages
Of that stone made,
And crumbling roads
That turned on sudden hidden villages.

Now over these small hills, they have built the concrete
That trails black wire;
Pylons, those pillars
Bare like nude giant girls that have no secret.

The valley with its gilt and evening look
And the green chestnut
Of customary root,
Are mocked dry like the parched bed of a brook.

But as far above and far as sight endures
Like whips of anger
With lightning's danger
There runs the quick perspective of the future.

This dwarfs our emerald country by its trek
So tall with prophecy:
Dreaming of cities
Where often clouds shall lean their swan-white neck.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I for one welcome our blotchy, reactionary overlords.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Just had a West Coast IPA and a Baltic Porter and like, that gum you like is going to come back in style.

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Amelia Clark - Lover of Flagons @gingertotty.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Boo. But, I tried and it helped me make some decisions about art moving forward so. But if you’d like to see my art anyway, you can LOOK in me shops. You don’t *have* to buy anything. Bonus for me if you do, but I make it to shared Artofnote.sumupstore.com And ko-fi.com/J3J31HXMO/shop #art #bsnm

I hope this message finds you well.
Thank you very much for your submission to our exhibition 'Put the Cat Among the Pigeons!
We were delighted to receive such a strong and diverse response to our open call, which proved to be incredibly popular.
After careful consideration, we are sorry to inform you that your submission has not been selected for this exhibition. Due to the high volume of submissions, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on this occasion.
We sincerely appreciate the time, and effort you put into your application, and we encourage you to keep an eye on future opportunities.
Details of our upcoming open calls will be shared on our entries page on the website and across our social media platforms.
Thank you again for your interest in working with us.
Kind regards,

La Belle Helene cat - pretty kitty on a ditty

Owlzhat - owl in party hat on sheet music

BLEP kitty didn’t want to be in your stoopid hyooman exhibition anyway :)

https://ko-fi.com/s/cfda102fb5

Original available

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

@thisnorthernboy.bsky.social I unreservedly recommend this show, which I've seen thrice.

An advertisement for Dune: The Musical in York on 28 June showing a giant sandworm moving down a cobbled street

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Where are all the time travelling assassins?

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

This is the first technically brilliant piece of comedy I’ve ever seen this fraudulent toxic buffoon do. Nigel Tufnel good. A masterclass. Also: props to the team in the production booth who take his casual diss and then double down on making the joke work harder, using vision mixing.

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A lovely day of friends, food and community to remind me what I'm here for. Perfect mental reset after being sick for a week.

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Michael Harris @davidmichaelharris.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I still need 2 more people to sign up for my Edinburgh AEP archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you’ve ever wondered what it is archaeologists do and why, now’s your chance to find out! Thank you! adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

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Felicity Inkpen (fliss) @felicityinkpen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Help me make an art workshop playlist, folks: what songs do you think of when you hear the word "Sacrifice"?

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Joe Murphy @joermurphy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Saw Sinners again in the cinema and the row ahead was students who bopped in their seats to the music and screamed at the scary bits. Fantastic audience members.

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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

This is rather brilliant - Having Super Mario Kart Racing in your own home, the live-action version. This course features collectible LEGO figures of Mario, Luigi and the gang. The creation is part of a Rube Goldberg-style machine featured by Joseph's Machines. #mario #lego #racing #fun

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