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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 1h

Ink and inkwash drawing inspired by the touching (and hot) Payneland fic uncollared, undone by zilia. Below are also progress shots of the art from first pencil sketch to pencil underdrawing to ink lineart. archiveofourown.org/works/93153046 #DeadBoyDetectives #SaveDeadBoyDetectives

Ink and inkwash drawing of Edwin and Charles almost kissing. Edwin is wearing Charles’s necklace and Charles Edwin’s bowtie. Edwin is pulling Charles’s face towards him using said tie.

More detailled pencil underdrawing of the scene

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 5h

“She repeatedly mentioned the word ‘starfish’ and hinted that it was some kind of treasure whatever haunts the house wants returned. Charles and I assumed that it might be a starfish-shaped pendant or something similar. Where is Charles, anyway?”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 5h

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 14: Starfish Fanfic below Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing an over-shoulder shot of Edwin and Crystal looking at Edwin’s notebook, where a starfish-shaped pendant and writing can be seen.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 13: Bowtie “Did you write anything down when she told us her story, Edwin?” “Of course, Niko.” Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Edwin holding up his notebook flanked by Crystal and Niko.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

“Let us proceed with caution. Our client was so vague about why she thought the house she inherited was haunted that we have not got a lot to work with.”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 12: Mansion Ficlet below Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Niko, Edwin and Crystal under a wrought iron arch with a lamp in its middle They are shown from behind from the shoulders up and are looking down an alley with cone-shaped yew trees towards a stately house with dark windows.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

“Now this isn’t creepy at all. An old, abandoned house with a lit lamp that swings by itself even though there’s no wind.” “Are we sure it’s abandoned, though. I mean, someone put out cat food.” “Well spotted, Niko.”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 11: Swings Ficlet below Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash art of an wrought-iron arch with a lit lamp. Below is a path and the shadows of Niko, Edwin and Crystal, as well as a plate with cat food.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 10: Feather “Hey, kitty. What are you doing all alone in these woods?” Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing of Charles’s gloved hand holding a feather and the paw of a white cat reaching for it.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“The house should not be far. Let us go this way. Charles, is anything the matter?” “Nah, mate, just checking something. Be back soon.” “Be careful.” “Sure.”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 9: Invisible Ficlet for this art below. Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Crystal, Edwin and Niko walking out of the picture to the lower right while Charles is standing with his back to the viewers looking at a small white cat in the background. The scene is set in a forest with bare trees.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Climate change is really doing a number on those poor chestnut trees. After a horribly hot and dry summer which caused them to shed most of their leaves far too early, they are flowering again in early October.

Photo of flowering chestnut trees with a red barn in the background.

Photo of flowering chestnut trees with a slate-clad house in the background and a road leading towards it.

Photo of flowering chestnut trees with a house in the background and a blue shed next to a road in the middle ground.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Not just injuries, but stains, too. I seem to be unable to handle any kind of pen (or brush, or pencil) without my hands being stained afterwards. As a student, I accidentally stabbed myself with an ink pen. The mark is still there over thirty years later, basically a tattoo.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 8: Team “Hey, guys, I almost had to use my powers to find you in these woods.” “Oh, are we interrupting anything?” “Uhm ... nope. Hey, girls.” Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Crystal and Niko arriving and Charles waving to them while Edwin turns to look at them.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“Why are you stopping, mate? Anything the matter?” “I think someone or something is watching us.” “Yeah, you’re right. Let’s go and check. What?” “We are not entirely done here, Charles.” “Oh, right.”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 7: Loneliness Ficlet for this art below. Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Edwin and Charles kissing in a wood with bare trees with a mysterious white cat watching them.

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DBDA Uplifts @dbdauplifts.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We raised $2,415.35 for Galop through Pins & Patches: a Charles Rowland Zine, & we couldn't have done it without your support. We're so grateful for our artists, writers, merch team, & all of you. Here's to more coming VERY soon...💙🔎 #DeadBoyDetectives #CharlesRowlandZine

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 6: Kiss Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing of Edwin and Charles kissing.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“Well, I’ve got good reason to wax romantic, haven’t I? I mean, there’s moonlight, and I’m here with my incredibly smart mate …” “Charles.” “Partner, I mean. Best friend. And love of my afterlife.” “Charles!” “Awww, you’re blushing. Come here, you. Gotta do something about that blush.”

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 5: Moonlight Ficlet for this art below Follow the whole story here: The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing of Edwin and Charles looking at each other and smiling with a full moon and bare branches behind them.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“The Kelda’s gift” Illustration for chapter 8 of my #DeadBoyDetectives & BBC Sherlock crossover fic A Study in Living. And yes, the creatures on the table are Nac Mac Feegle ... ;) archiveofourown.org/works/734000...

Ink and watercolour illustration showing Rosie Watson, Edwin, Charles and Crystal at the 221B kitchen table on which six blue-skinned and red-haired Nac Mac Feegle are standing also. In the doorway, Sherlock and John are standing. Edwin is sitting with his back towards the viewers and looking to the right towards Charles, who is gazing at a small reddish marble that Edwin is holding in his hand. The others are watching it also.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 4: Innocence “Awww, look at that, mate. They look so peaceful and innocent – such a contrast to these dark and somewhat creepy woods.” “Are you waxing romantic now, Charles?” The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives #Inktober

Ink and inkwash drawing showing Edwin and Charles in a dark forest looking up at two sleeping birds sitting on a branch above their heads. The ghostly white cat from the previous drawings is watching them from a distance.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 3: Woods As last year, I’ll try to fill each one of the 31 prompts with a small ink drawing (since it’s #Inktober, too). Together, they will create the The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives

Ink and inkwash drawing showing a white cat with vapour-like tendrils streaming from it walking away from a gate in a brick wall through an alley with dark, bare trees. The cat is looking back towards the gate.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 2: Nightmare As last year, I’ll try to fill each one of the 31 prompts with a small ink drawing (since it’s #Inktober, too). Together, they will create the story The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives

Ink and inkwash drawing showing the head of a glowing white cat in the foreground with three other cats acting shocked/aggressively towards it.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#DBDAPromptober2026 Day 1: Clowder As last year, I’ll try to fill each one of the 31 prompts with a small ink drawing (since it’s #Inktober, too). Together, they will create the story The Case of the Complicated Cat: archiveofourown.org/works/936648... #DeadBoyDetectives

Ink and inkwash drawing showing three cats feeding in the foreground with a white cat watching them from behind a brick wall.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“The universe is rarely so lazy” Illustration for chapter 7 of my BBC Sherlock and #DeadBoyDetectives crossover fic A Study in Living. The chapter will be posted in a moment. Chapter 8 is finished and betaed, too, and will go up later this week. archiveofourown.org/works/734000...

Ink and watercolour art showing Charles wearing a blue t-shirt, Edwin in his human disguise as a middle-aged bespectacled woman, and Sherlock wearing a blue dressing gown seated at 221B’s kitchen table. Charles is gazing at a laptop which shows the website of Bonhams auctioning house with a photo and description of a woman called Jemima Mould. The other two are watching Charles.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoy them. We’ve just ordered a reprint of decks and booklets as the first print run has almost sold out, and we’ve made our first donation of 500 US$ to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. #DeadBoyDetectives #DBDAOracleCards

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DBDA Uplifts @dbdauplifts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meet our August page artist, @khorazir.bsky.social ! 🗓️✨ Check out their full piece by ordering a copy of "A Year With the Agency" from our Uplifts Shop here: dbdaupliftsshop.bigcartel.com #DeadBoyDetectives #TheGoodYouDo

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“The winds of the Misty Mountains” One of seven watercolours inspired by The Hobbit I created in 2025 for a publication by Legendaria Ediciones which is going to be released later this year. Happy #HobbitDay #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday

Portrait orientation watercolour with a painted watercolour frame showing Bilbo wrapped up in a green hood and cloak walking along a mountainpath with Thorin Oakenshield wearing a light blue hood with a golden tassel behind him. To the left of Bilbo is a rear part of a pony.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’d posted the second lineart before, but since the chapter has continued to grow during the editing process, I decided to split it into two parts, meaning there will be an additional illustration. Chapter 7 will now be called “The universe is rarely so lazy” and chapter 8 “The Kelda’s gift”.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ink linearts of the illustrations for chapters 7 and 8 of my BBC Sherlock & #DeadBoyDetectives crossover fic A Study in Living. archiveofourown.org/works/734000...

Ink lineart showing Charles, Edwin in human disguise and Sherlock sitting at a table. Charles is looking at a laptop with the website of the auction house Bonhams showing a woman named Jemima Mould. Edwin and Sherlock are watching him.

Ink lineart showing Rosie, Edwin, Charles, and Crystal at a table with six Nac Mac Feegle standing there as well. Edwin is holding a small marble in his right hand and looking at Charles, who in turn is looking at the object. In a box on the table are two more marbles. Sherlock and John are standing in the background having fetched chairs.

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DBDA Uplifts @dbdauplifts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The 2027 "A Year With the Agency" Calendar Collection is now LIVE! ✨ dbdaupliftsshop.bigcartel.com Help raise funds for Rainbow Railroad and get a beautiful, handmade item made by some of the talented folks in the Dead Boy Detectives fandom, too! #DeadBoyDetectives #TheGoodYouDo

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Jeremy @uruloke.tolkienguide.com · 15/09/2026

Happy Silmarillion publishing birthday, 49 years ago today. Which means next year will be the 50th anniversary. Maybe we should celebrate that too! Pre-order your 2027 Beyond Bree Silmarillion Calendar today. beyondbree.org Featuring "Ancalagon the Black" by @khorazir.bsky.social

Draft cover image for the 2027 Beyond Bree Silmarillion Calendar, featuring Anke Eissmann's "Ancalagon the Black" new artwork, showing a massive black dragon breathing fire towards a white swan-shaped ship sailing the air, surrounded by birds.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

All proceeds from the physical decks will go to St. Jude’s Research Hospital. #SaveDeadBoyDetectives

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“Teeth Face” The second of the two cards I drew for the @dbdaoraclecards You can still purchase your very own #DeadBoyDetectives Oracle deck, booklet and hand-embroidered ghost bag. The first print run has almost sold out by now, but we’re going to do a reprint.

Ink and watercolour drawing showing a green-glowing mushroom with tentacles and a grinning mouth with sharp teeth and a tongue.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You can donate to other organisations, too, preferably Those that support queer issues, fight climate change or fascism, help homeless people or other people in need. Foodbanks are great, too.

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DBDA Uplifts @dbdauplifts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There are always new cases to solve. 🔎💙 Physical and digital editions of the DBDA charity calendar “A Year With the Agency” will be available on our Uplifts Shop this Wednesday, September 16th. dbdaupliftsshop.bigcartel.com #DeadBoyDetectives

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thank you 😊 As for who is who, that’s up to the viewers 😉

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“Elladan and Elrohir” (watercolour, 2026) Another of six new artworks I’ve just finished for a book about the history of the Elves to be published by Legendaria Ediciones. #Tolkien

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“The Hug” One of the two cards I drew for the #DeadBoyDetectives Oracle Cards. All proceeds will go to St Jude’s Hospital. Oracle Deck: khorazir.storenvy.com/products/370... Booklet: khorazir.storenvy.com/products/370... Ghost Bag for the deck: khorazir.storenvy.com/products/370...

Ink and watercolour art showing Edwin and Charles embracing in their office. Edwin is wearing his pin-striped school uniform. Charles is wearing his red Harrington jacket.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Not exactly limited time, but limited amount, rather. We had fifty decks and booklets printed, of which about thirty-five have been sold. Should there be huge interest, we may consider a reprint.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

5/5 You can also get a digital version of the deck and/or booklet of cards if you show proof of a donation of any size! Once proof of donation is shared, you’ll get a link to download the digital version. Thank you to all the incredibly talented artists and writers who contributed.

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Anke Eissmann @khorazir.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

And the shop is open 👻👻 You can now purchase your very own #DeadBoyDetectives Oracle deck, with cards designed by amazingly talented fans! All proceeds from the physical deck will go to St Jude’s Hospital. #SaveDeadBoyDetectives 1/5

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