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We're celebrating our one year anniversary with a story every hour! This hour's story is "Sic Semper Tyrranis" by Brian White. #ratbag #ratbaglit #litmag #literarymagazine #micro #micros

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Sic Semper Tyrranis

By Brian White

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Cris @criswrites.bsky.social · 14h

Hey! That's me! Happy anniversary, Rat Bag!

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Cris @criswrites.bsky.social · 14h

This very special story was published Tuesday in audio format at @biomespec.bsky.social. Alex did great at narrating, and I love his thoughts after. Go check out this episode and all of Biome's Seasons 1 and 2: rss.com/podcasts/bio... #shortstory #floridawriter

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Biome | Podcast on RSS.com

Short fiction. Big worlds. Every Tuesday.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Rat Bag-iversary! 🐀🍾🥂

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Rat Bag @ratbaglit.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

We're celebrating our one year anniversary with a story every hour! This hour's story is "After-Midnight Remembers it All" by Cristina Fariñas. @criswrites.bsky.social , www.instagram.com/what.cris.wr... #ratbag #ratbaglit #litmag #literarymagazine #drabble #drabbles

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After-Midnight Remembers It All

By Cristina Fariñas

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

You're so sweet and good luck! Book binding has always interested me, but I already have so many hobby supplies in my closet that I simply have to use more before I commit to anything else.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Prettyyy. Why are you so cool? Gonna need to commission a cover from you when I eventually get my novel printed.

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Kusuriya No Hitorigoto: Maomao's Sparkling Smile

ALT: Kusuriya No Hitorigoto: Maomao's Sparkling Smile

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

YAYYYY so many new friends to follow! 🤍✨

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

FRIENDS, LET'S SUPPORT EACH OTHER!

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Brb while I figure out how to make whimsical hinges.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I PLACED 5TH IN ODD EMBERS LITERAL CONTEST! It's my first win in ANY contest. So proud my shotgun riding time witch⏳🧙🏻 landed among all the other FANTASTIC winning stories: oddembers.com/home/literal... Extra excited for the Halloween challenge 🦇🎃🔥 Who else is in? #flashfiction #writingcontest

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A Literal Contest: Results

A Literal Contest: Results 6 days 59 entries 12 long-listed stories 6 winners “Cruel Obsessions” (First Place) by Daniel Clark-Mudge It all star...

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

YESSS this story is excellent. Highly recommend 😈

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

That sounds like an excellent practice. I can't wait until it's cool enough to make stews without feeling like I'm boiling inside and outside.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I drink a lot of iced oat milk lattes. I hate when it gets watered down. It's always spooky season in my home, so I froze some skulls to keep it chilled. Now pretend I'm drinking the souls of the damned for some added whimsy. What are ways you incorporate whimsy into your day? #matcha #whimsy

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Kendra, spooky version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Tim Curry and Dolly Parton have taught us not only that you should be bigger, weirder, gayer, and freakier, but also that those qualities are what people will love about you. The things that make you strange and amazing are the things that will resonate with other strange and amazing people

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RIP Dolly Thank you for your songs and everything you achieved in helping millions of children read. #BookSky

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is what matriarchy looks like. Dolly used her platform and wealth to better the world. She invested in people, knowledge, and the future. This is the society we should all strive to create. We should celebrate heroes like her who teach us that the most powerful thing we can be is ourselves.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's such an honor to be chosen as the Editor's Pick for the CARE category of Five Minutes' Micromemoir Marathon! Two pieces published in one week feels like a dream 🤍✨

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Yes! Imperfect is good and human. Effort is beautiful. Keep making art, people!

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Black people don't hang themselves from trees. Women and trans people don't vanish into thin air. Detained people don't walk themselves into the desert. Racism, misogyny, xeno and homophobia—all forms of hatred go hand in hand. Get angry. Push back. Protect one another. If we don't, who will?

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Theblackbrujo @theblackbrujo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“Medusa’s wrath part2 “ Art work By Jay T.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I laugh at all the wrong things. Finding people with the same dark sense of humor is always a treat.

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A lovely surprise to see my micro published today! ☕ #microstory #drabble #coffee #litmag

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B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling) @bhartwrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Getting a bit cheeky with what constitutes "press" 😅

The monster choking out Viktor Frankenstein, a black box atop it with the white text:
Ought to Be Thy Adam
“You dissect them then? That is rather industrious,” he said without the disgust I’d expected. He stilled for a moment before his long legs caught back up to jostle our shoulders. “And fortuitous! I raised a similar complaint to Herr Professor Weber last week. How are we meant to someday administer proper care when we’re applying compresses to pickled piglets? Of course the old quack did not listen. I mean, for God’s sake, he still lectures on the usefulness of miasma theory as if Koch didn’t disprove it with every publication.”

I huffed something dangerously close to a laugh, something so foreign to my body it came out as more of a cough. Henry perked up like a watered flower.
Trans/Gay Frankenstein retelling

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Yes, please! I'd learn to crochet for this. Or hold someone's yarn for them. Is that how that works? Or am I thinking knitting? Wait, then what is macrame? Regardless, I want this, and I'm about to do some research into fiber based crafts that might end with me adopting a new hyper fixation.

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B. Hart 🔪 (Writing a 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Frankenstein Retelling) @bhartwrites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🔔 Hello to all the beautiful trad pub people 🔔 It's time to start sketching out my query package for Ought to Be Thy Adam (AHHHHHHHH). Do y'all have any fave resources for this or even pointers? I've created them before for both myself and others but this one means the most to me so I'm nervous 🥲.

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Rat Bag @ratbaglit.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I need to clean it up a touch first, but I can if you so wish. You'd get to meet a new character! 🤗

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Screaming while I reread a scene I wrote at 5 am because: • It's actually good??? • I can't show anyone (wouldn't make sense out of context AND contains huge spoilers) • I need blind reactions in betas • It made me teary even though I knew what was coming #writing #novelwip #romantasy #traumantasy

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Bisous: Crying and Laughing Woman

ALT: Bisous: Crying and Laughing Woman

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Cris @criswrites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Anyone looking for a great contest, longer word length, interesting prompts? Registration is still open.

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Jason Scott @textfiles.com · 07/08/2026

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I love this wave of independent creators pushing back against capitalism with originality. If you love horror, comedy, satire, and have the means, please consider backing When your House is Haunted but Rent is Cheap: @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/wem... #horror #comedy #satire

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Season 1 - When your House is Haunted but Rent is Cheap

An entire season for the hit series When your House is Haunted but Rent is Cheap. (The expanded Kickstarter)

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

While I'm waiting for the Literal results, you KNOW I had to sign up for the Halloween challenge. How could I not? Come and be spooky with me, friends!

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geneva 🖍️ @gdbee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

[Phantom]

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Rachael Raine Rivers @rachaelrainerivers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A tiny bit of #watercolor today. Just the background for a #sketch I did earlier. What do you think? It's going to be #raspberries. Since we can't eat them (or any fresh/uncooked produce, really) in the U.S. right now. #artsky #cyclospora #beginnerartist #sketchbook

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Rat Bag @ratbaglit.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Did you miss our strange calls?

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Borders are imaginary. It's impossible to own land. Money, without assigning it value, loses all meaning. I hope one day that we'll stop tolerating abuse of all living things for personal gain and profit. Gratitude and care for all that sustains us is vital. We deserve more than a hollow existence.

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Cris @criswrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Oh, hey, Last Call at the Blue Lantern was held and ultimately not accepted here but received an HM shout-out. ❤️🥰 www.allegoryezine.com

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Allegory | Volume 49/76

Biannual Online Magazine of SF, Fantasy & Horror

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Lily Luz (they/them) @lilyluz.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Feel free to message me for emotional support or whatever you might need to get through it. I know when editing feels impossible, I open up a new doc and try rewriting it to get a better handle on the shape. You can always copy in parts that you definitely want to keep.

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Amanda @akscotland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It's been so joyous to see so many wonderful supporters signing up to our new Patreon! We've worked hard to make sure we're offering value in return for that support. Check it out and see what you think 😊

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