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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today's spotlight from our prose poetry issue is from @justinkarcher.bsky.social 🦝 We loved the wonderful lines in this one, the tension and pace, and the exploration of addiction and that final, soothing image. Read and listen here: trashcatlit.com/the-serenity...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're also thrilled to announce our Best Microfictions noms 🦝 Many teeny tales to choose from, congrats to these five writers of smol 💜 George Lang @angelajoynes.bsky.social @jessebinger.bsky.social Emma Phillips @words-outwest.bsky.social Ian Johnson @youcanandyouwill.bsky.social 1/2

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Madeleine Armstrong @madeleinewrite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out my little werewolf tale here! Always a pleasure to be part of @trashcatlit.bsky.social 💜

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Whimsy @whimsyfiction.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Whimsy October is here, and this month your whim follows you! The theme for our spookier shade of whimsy is… Wholesome Horror. Writers have 7 days to piece together a 300-word tale of whimsy based on one of our five whims and the unique object in their inbox. Now it’s time to run from your whim!

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Helen Jones - THE DOMINO MAN coming 14 Jan '27 @helenjauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Win this fabulous Autumn Bundle! Sign up to my mailing list by midnight tonight (UK time) at: www.helenjonesauthor.com/contact Please tick the box on the sign up form, and verify your email! UK winners only. Full Ts&Cs can be found here: www.helenjonesauthor.com/giveaway #thedominoman

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Gill O'Halloran @quickasaflash.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lost cats in between MRI scans, a beached seal reading about war, falling in love incorrectly, an imprisoned tree... such a buzz when familiar words form unfamiliar unions. Plus a haunting prose palindrome from @kathyprokhovnik.bsky.social And I'm in it too with thoughts about ageing disgracefully.

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sandrinado.bsky.social @sandrinado.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you @trashcatlit.bsky.social for including my prose poem about the small, the brave and finding a way when all seems lost. Delighted to be a part of this edition alongside many talented others. trashcatlit.com/is-this-cour...

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Is This Courage Enough?

Sandrina Dorigo Listen to Sandrina read her prose poem When we are lost and far from home, somehow, without courage, without knowing, we find the way we need to go through night, streets and steppe…

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Sumitra Singam @pleomorphic2.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you @trashcatlit.bsky.social for taking my perimenopausal plaint. And thank you @summermoth.bsky.social for helping me with the title for this piece! 🧡🧡🧡 “The Lulu Lemon women talk of Romeo and Juliet between sets of bicep curls because Lovefool comes on…” trashcatlit.com/maybe-there-...

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Maybe There is Nothing That I Can Do

Sumitra Singam Listen to Sumitra read her prose poem The Lulu Lemon women talk of Romeo and Juliet between sets of bicep curls because Lovefool comes on over the speakers and they remember studying…

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Madeleine Armstrong @madeleinewrite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here's my prose poem Hereditary, inspired by an encounter with my son's teacher, and worries he might be "different" (which got me thinking about my own brain). Thanks @trashcatlit.bsky.social for having me, and @meanerharker.bsky.social for the beta read! trashcatlit.com/hereditary/

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Hereditary

Madeleine Armstrong Listen to Madeleine read her prose poem When my son Harry was born covered in golden fuzz, I’m not sure why I was surprised. I thought he’d be like my wife – normal – but instea…

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Right - onwards to 2027 when we will be in BERLIN for our annual salon. Berlin people please do pass on any venue recommendations. Required: Room for up to 150 Big room plus at least 6 breakout rooms Good location Good vibes Thank you!

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The Pride Roars @theprideroars.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today, a little humour up at The Pride Roars 😁 "We Regret to Inform You..." by Hilary Ayshford @hilary55.bsky.social theprideroars.blogspot.com/2026/09/we-r...

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We Regret to Inform You… / Hilary Ayshford

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

You know when you think you've read the stupidest 'stop the boat' "logic" you could ever possibly read? There are always 16 layers of stupid under that. Apparently the reason the number of small boats has gone down is beauce the boats are getting bigger. And if you point out that actually

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I guess when your intelligence levels are at Trump's level, a dog that barks at its own farts has super intellgience.

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My town is filled with anger and hate tonight. Hundreds of people itching for a fight, whilst moaning at the cost of the police turn out, waiting for a small boat containing 60 people that never came. So far 6 people have been arrested. More to come. People afraid to leave their homes. I hate it.

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Helen Jones - THE DOMINO MAN coming 14 Jan '27 @helenjauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’ve finally set up a mailing list on my website! The newsletter will give timely updates on my books, work in progress and forthcoming events, as well as giving subscribers bonus bookish content and exclusive giveaways. You can sign up here: www.helenjonesauthor.com/contact

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📢 Exciting news! 📢 Last summer in Brussels, a group of EWS writers roamed the streets of Brussels mapping them in their own unique ways. The results are now available as a beautiful illustrated book www.insurgentpress.co.uk/shop/p/of863...

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A Psychogeography of Brussels — INSURGENT PRESS

On the 14th of September 2026 a crack squad of insurgent cartographers descended on Brussles to map the psychogeography of Europe’s bureaucratic centre. This anthology of stories, poems and found text...

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As we prepare for Madrid, we are putting together a reading list for our theme 'The Age Of...' Poems, short stories, articles, novels. Starting with this from Edoard Roditi. What would you add?

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Split Lip Magazine @splitlipthemag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🍂 Our SEPTEMBER ISSUE dropped yesterday! We're so excited to be sharing our first issue since summer break. Have you checked it out yet? ➡️ buff.ly/JmXKHQ1

A jagged jacquard collage stitches fragments of modern homes — glass walls, decks, palm-lined pools — into a collapsing shape. Panels gape and sag loose at the seams, as if the house is unraveling.

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 15/09/2026

All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You are all in for such a treat. If you love prose poetry, or lush use of language or humour or sweeping landscapes - pretty much something for everyone in here.

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Doric Literary @doricliterary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Coming September 15 at Doric Literary! We're bringing a @megpokrass.bsky.social classic story back online!

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"Jane's words felt shy, and yet she wanted to introduce herself to the new neighbor. He appeared unassuming with dark glasses and a pink bald head. She wondered, for a second, if he was an apparition."

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Noémi Scheiring-Oláh @itssonoemi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm so grateful to the team at @fracturedlit.bsky.social that they accepted and published another one of my tiny stories. 😊❤️ It's called "Mothers Bake Pogácsas" and it's here: fracturedlit.com/mothers-bake...

The picture depicts a short quote from the story "Mothers Bake Pogácsas"

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Deborah @deborahzafer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

שנה טובה/A sweet new year to all those who celebrate 🍎 🍯 🕊 🍯 🍎

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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Somehow @keithwoodruff.bsky.social came up with this out of the prompts On a Farm, Ghost, Fruit. How?? #FlashInTheFeed from @trashcatlit.bsky.social

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Fiona McKay @fionamckay.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

bendinggenres.com/rx/ I was away last month when this came out and didn’t get to post. So, thank you to @bendinggenres.bsky.social for publishing my piece, Rx ❤️❤️❤️

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There are now just four days left on our inaugural prose poem call 🦝 Send us your lyrical littles, your metaphor driven micros, your poetically seasoned prose... Theme is a celebration of tenacity and difference, of thriving and hope, for Jimothy 💜 trashcatlit.com/call-for-pro...

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Call for Prose Poems

Jimothy, the Seattle trash cat with short spine syndrome, has taken the internet by storm. We obviously love how adorable he is with his squished-up body and cheeky scamper, but also how incredibly…

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Violent thugs in my home city, "supposedly defending what it is to be British, defending the rights of British citizens to feel safe and have access to services" - what they actually achieved was making people feel unsafe, that ambulances weren't there for people who needed them...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our first spotlight from the new issue is from Kelly Murashige with Deconstruction 🦝 We loved the exploration of construction and deconstruction from dual points of view, the clever use of the "thirst" prompt, and the hopeful ending. Read and listen: trashcatlit.com/deconstructi...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today we are spotlighting @amberken.bsky.social and her fab speculative flash 🦝 We loved how the worry of a pregnant mother bleeds into this wonderfully non-techy story of time travel. Reader @leighloveday.bsky.social said: Inventive, intelligent and empathetic. trashcatlit.com/time-space-a...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

With our August challenge underway, we're thinking about what's still to come at Trash Cat Lit. Here is a post summarising the rest of our 2026 sub calls. Pencil us in if something takes your fancy 🦝 trashcatlit.com/2026/08/02/a...

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A Plethora of Sub Calls Still to Come in 2026

As we head into August and focus on our popular Prompted Stories challenge, we’re also excited for the rest of the year. We have no less than FOUR more submission opportunities before the end…

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Neither fish nor foul 📖 @neitherfishnorfoul.com · 22/08/2026

Open for submissions of fiction with a word count of between 100-500 words. We want the odds socks that rock. Things that make you go hmmm. The shyly anarchic, the wisdom of fools, the absurd heartbreakers. www.neitherfishnorfoul.com/submissions

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Submissions — Neither Fish Nor Foul

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MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"'I decided,' he said, 'I’m either going to be famous, or I’m going to kill myself.' She raised an eyebrow. 'Does it have to be that black and white?' 'Yes,' he said, not looking at her. “And I’m going to buy you a house.'” - Melissa Feuerstein mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our Autumn Prompted Story issue is LIVE! 🦝 13 flash fiction written to blind-chosen prompts. Grab a cuppa and snacks, sit back and immerse yourself in the imagination and creativity of our 12 contributors 💜 trashcatlit.com/prompted-sto... @joycebingham.bsky.social @jessebinger.bsky.social 1/2

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Prompted Stories Pop-Up Autumn 2026

We selected thirteen flash for the second prompted challenge of the year. These twelve writers showed amazing imagination and creativity with their prompts. Our Guest Readers for this issue were Le…

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Heather D Haigh @heatherbooknook.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Wonderful issue @rogueagent.bsky.social - Thank you so much for making me a part of this.

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Jimothy inspired prose poems...you know you want to.

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Is your prose more poetic than plot? Are you a lyrical scribbler? We have a sub call for prose poetry, celebrating tenacity and difference, in humans, animals, plants or anything else. Get informed and inspired here: trashcatlit.com/call-for-pro... Deadline 10/09 #submissioncalls #litsubmissions

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Call for Prose Poems

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The Welkin Press @welkinpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Announcing the WelkinPress Best Small Fiction nominations for 2026: @gilloshaughnessy.bsky.social @thisisguan.bsky.social @jmgatford.bsky.social @melissafitz.bsky.social @authorgreene.bsky.social Links to their brilliant pieces below 👇

Welking Press. Best Small Fictions Nominations 2026. Gillian O’Shaughnessy. Guan Un. Jo Gatford. Melissa Fitzpatrick. Randal Eldon Greene

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MrBullBull @mrbullbull.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

"He couldn’t describe what he felt. Anger? Frustration? Envy? He tried to imagine what Gabrielle and the guy looked like in bed. He hated it. The thought of her pussy not being the exclusive threshold of his budding manhood." - Aurore Phipps mrbullbull.com/newbull/fict...

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Jude P @judepickledplum.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This was a top evening of reading. The next time Trash Cat does a reading night, you should definitely come.

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Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Just sold the 1st copy of The Bully In My Pillow by @kiklodge.bsky.social on the day the book makes its outdoor literary festival debut!

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European Writers Salon @saloneurope.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our latest newsletter is out. 🇪🇸 Last chance to book for Madrid 🇬🇧 New salon in London 🇫🇷 2 day salon in Paris 💻 Great online events Join our friendly travelling community of writers!

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The Bulb Region @bulbregion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We resume tomorrow with two of my favorite writers, but before then, stop what you are doing and read this absolutely hilarious story by another one of my favorite writers, aka recent TBR contributor, Ian Johnson (@youcanandyouwill.bsky.social), published earlier this year in Hawkeye. 🔗👇

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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It's now just one week until our evening of readings 🦝 Come along and listen to eleven wonderful stories celebrating treasure in unexpected places. Register for a slot at this Zoom event via link on our Home page trashcatlit.com 1/2

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This year's Writing as Resistance Festival is inspired by @mollycrabapple.bsky.social's Here Where We Live Is Our Country, and the idea of 'hereness'. Head to the blog to find out more writershq.co.uk/about-the-th...

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I see Farage has honked out another one of his ‘racist ideas for idiots’… Don’t solve the problem by building more social housing, make people in the queue angry with each other instead. What a little racist shit-stirrer with his £5mill and 5 homes, whipping up hatred to make himself richer. (Times)

Put working Britons first in housing queue, says Reform
Matt Dathan
British-born workers under 35 would be placed at the front of the queue for social housing, with priority given to married couples with children, in a new pledge from Reform UK
Nigel Farage's party has announced radical plans to overhaul the way such accommodation is allocated,
with
veterans also given preference.
Those on benefits would be regarded as a lower priority under the new policy, to be announced by Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader.
The party has already pledged to bar foreigners from social housing and said they would be evicted after a "short grace period. Reform UK estimates that 540,000 social homes are occupied by foreign citizens and that of the 1.3 million people on waiting lists, 15 per cent - about 195,000 households — are foreign.
Tice said: "There are now 1.3 million people waiting for social housing in Britain. The vast majority of them do not have jobs. In terms of the social houses we have, less than half of households are in work and over half a million social homes are currently occupied by foreign nationals.
"Meanwhile, young British men and women, who are working hard, can't afford to move out of their family home… It is time for us to prioritise young British workers, and that is what our policy is about."
A Labour spokesman described
Reform's plans as unserious and unworkable. "Access to social housing is already tightly controlled. Illegal migrants, asylum seekers and migrants on student or work visas are not eligible for social housing," the spokesman said.
"This policy would go after long-term
UK residents that have contributed to our country but are not British citizens, including NHS staff. It would leave more families at risk of homelessness and drive up use of temporary accommodation at the taxpayers' expense. It would also mean renegotiations with the EU, resulting in years of wrangling"

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Tim Craig @timcraig.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Punched and Kik-ed its way through my front door earlier. Darkly funny, wonderfully unsettling stories (and fabulously illustrated too.) Well, what else would you expect from @kiklodge.bsky.social? Get your hot copy from @stanchion.bsky.social !

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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"I showed the agent the cremation certificate. She said something about you chasing rainbows and smiled. When she handed you back, you shushed like rain." #FlashInTheFeed by Chad Sullivan in @antiheroinchic.bsky.social

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