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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Looking back on last Saturday’s City of Ghosts festival in Canterbury. Amazing talks, great things to see and even someone who genuinely thought we had real cursed items. The best way of celebrating 320 years of the modern ghost story starting in Canterbury. Roll on 2007

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💀 MEET THE SPEAKERS: DR BRIAN JAY CORRIGAN M.R. James biographer, Georgia Author of the Year and performer of “living biographies” of James & Dickens. Brian joins CITY OF GHOSTS in Canterbury, 3 Oct. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-gh...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Excited to welcome Dr Cecilia Sayad, author of The Ghost in the Image, to City of Ghosts. She joins our panel: TRUE GHOST STORIES: WHY DO WE WANT TO BELIEVE? 📅 3 October, St Gregory’s, Canterbury 🎟️ Tickets remain: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-gh...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Big thanks to @quartobooksuk.bsky.social for the stunning copy of @Evelyn Hollow ‘s ‘Hollows Hauntology’ beautifully printed and perfect for the season - go grab yourself a copy

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Canterbury’s supernatural heritage is not just M. R. James. From Chaucer and Marlowe to Barham, Dickens and The Apparition of Mrs Veal, the city has shaped supernatural storytelling for centuries. An unmissable event for horror and ghost-story fans. 🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-gh...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So pleased that Dr Mark Jones, creator of The Haunted Archive, will be joining us at City of Ghosts in Canterbury this October to discuss his incredible book 'The Haunted Archive' - the first publication analysing "Oh Whistle and I'll Come To You My Lad." Not one to miss... shorturl.at/WWA6H

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today, 8 September, officially marks 320 years of the modern ghost story. On 8 September 1706, The Apparition of Mrs Veal, widely attributed to Daniel Defoe, was published. City of Ghosts | 3 October | St Gregory's, Canterbury Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-of-gh...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A total treat receiving my contributors’ copy of Mark Jones and Paul Chapman ‘s brilliant ‘The Haunted Archive’ analysing the origins of legendary writer M.R. James seminal ghost story “Oh Whistle and I’ll Come To You My Lad.” Stunning. I urge you to seek one out asap.

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A total treat receiving my competition prize from @mareklarwood.bsky.social c/o his awesome ‘Cool Dudes Walking Club’ channel - such swag! Can’t wait to get stuck into that gorgeous comic - the Sandown Clown has to be one of the most terrifying cryptids ever…

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Passenger is officially haunting High Street Kensington…

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Incredible, it looks amazing - thanks for sharing!

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Fun evening at the press night of “It Walks Around The House At Night” at @swkplay.bsky.social - a refreshing new take on the ghost story on stage . Big thanks @chloenelkin.bsky.social for the invite - go see it

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hey thanks! But unsure what you’re talking about, this is actually a spectrum game from the ‘70s…

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

All eyes on this haunted horror 👻

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A stormy Thursday exploring the haunts of Executioner’s Dock. A rare treat to glimpse behind the scenes where so many infamous pirates met their maker at the hands of the infamous and cruel Judge Jefferies. A true black pearl

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Such an enjoyable night at the @barbicancentre.bsky.social catching their evening of Ghost Stories and music with the BBC Symphonic Orchestra - incredible readings and supernatural symphonies in an incredible space. Also managed to fit in a tour of the liminal haunting grounds of old Spitalfields.

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

DARKADE is funded! Big thanks to all who supported / shared and backed the campaign and to @christiandibari.bsky.social for his amazing art. This has been a story I’ve wanted to tell for while. Looking forward to delving into the history of ‘The Merry Monk’ and his many cursed arcade cabs…

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Three terrifying, coloured variations of @thisisfunart amazing Darkade artwork to mark just TWO hours left of the campaign! Last chance to back and grab your own copy of an exclusive Black Quarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/man... #darkade #comic #horror #scare

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Same to you Rob! It was excellent! Great to meet and hang out with you Ben and Rob - ace to see how well received it was 💪

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Fantastic evening catching the awesome Wren’s Nest by @hiddenbritain.bsky.social last night. Poignant, haunting and deeply unsettling. Go see it

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Just over 24 hours left on the Darkade Kickstarter. SO close to hitting that target. It would be a (terrifying) Christmas gift to see @christiandibari.bsky.social bring these horrors to life www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Just three (yep three) days remain to back Darkade : An Arcade Horror Comic. Illustrated by the insanely talented @christiandibari.bsky.social with exclusive art from @thisisfunart and Stephen Brotherstone of @scarredforlife.bsky.social - link below! www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

When I asked ThisisFunArt if she’d be interested in creating a Darkade commission - I always expected an incredible piece of art. How she’s managed to deliver something far beyond my wildest dreams (or nightmares) is mind blowing. A total masterpiece of a vintage, horror cab, catalogue advert !

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Just 8 days left to back ‘Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic’ Illustrated by @christian_dibari - live now on Kickstarter. Pledge now for your chance to pickup a limited edition Black Quarter. (Link in bio) #darkade #comics #arcade #horror #scare #indiecomics #comicart #horrorcomics

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It was such a pleasure to be able to interview the phenomenally talented @ghostbri.bsky.social for episode 2 of PlayToDeath. I’m always blown away by what an artistic powerhouse Bri is - who had some truly top tier gaming choices too. Episode dropping soon!

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Trevors (1990) starring Kevin Bacon @slimyswampghost.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

hey! i added a new shirt design to my store, and everything on there is also on sale for black friday and all that! so if you like any of the designs and feel like supporting me, you should grab one. slimyswampghost.dashery.com thanks, have a good one.

a white skeleton / corpse on a black shirt

a horse skull monster surrounded by branches on a black shirt

a white ghostly creature on a black shirt

a red skeletal thing with no eyes on a black shirt

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

What an honour it was to paint and design the variant cover to @manoghosts.bsky.social new project, a comic book series about a cursed arcade: DARKADE! Check it out at the link, and if it tickles your fancy, give it your support! kickstarter.com/projects/manoghosts/darkade-an-arcade-horror-comic

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Such a thing of (horrific) beauty!

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A real treat yesterday to have a behind the scenes tour of the gorgeous London Library (thanks to @adamzed.bsky.social - Incredible seeing these spaces where Bram Stoker himself researched Transylvania whilst writing Dracula.

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Great evening catching the brilliant Robert Lloyd Parry in Canterbury. Fun to walk home past the gothic shadows of ‘Bell Harry Tower’ after two Cathedral centric stories.

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Great game and superbly Jamesian

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Found an actual cathedral doll’s house in the local antique emporium. Pretty sure it’s cursed…

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

"The history of Plank Pier is a violent one, criminal activities and nefarious deeds from a variety of nefarious persons. Driven by something dark under the boardwalk struts." 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic' Live now on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"For centuries , the Merry Monk cabinet has lured those hoping for a chance of winning their fortunes. But the origins behind the cabinet are far darker than anyone might suspect..." 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic' live now on Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A treat for a chilling Wednesday evening. The suitably spooky setting of Revelations Ashford for a performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the brilliant Gerald Dickens great great grandson of Charles Dickens himself. Great to catch-up with @atters1000.bsky.social Truly we’re in the season of ghosts

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Finally got my pack of @neonraptor.bsky.social beers. Gorgeous artwork - the only problem is I’m pretty sure they’re all cursed….

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

"An amusement hall of some of the most cursed cabinets in arcade history, dating back to the early days of prohibition, now wait for their next player" 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story Comic' Illustrated by @christiandibari.bsky.social live now on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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Dave Cook @davecook.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Our cyberpunk comic Killtopia: Phantoms #1 is at 299 backers on Kickstarter with 12 days left. Can we get to 300 today? 👀 Preorder a digital copy for just £3 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bus... Shares appreciated 🙏 ❤️

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"Deep inside Plank Pier lies an ancient horror dating back from the very first arcades - and it's hunger for players is endless..." Just 25 days left to back 'Darkade - An Arcade Horror Story' on Kickstarter. Illustrated by @christiandibari.bsky.social #darkade #comics #arcade #horror #indiecomics

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

DARKADE IS OVER 70% FUNDED! Big thanks to all who've backed so far, Darkade is officially over 70% funded. Hoping me and @christiandibari.bsky.social get to share our nasty story. We've also a host of exciting additional extras such as artwork from @thisisfunart and @scarredforlife.bsky.social

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

In the spirit of Darkade, some of my favourite horror arcade cabs from yesteryear. Chiller still feels like a fever dream - I've genuinely no idea how that ever got made without someone being locked up. Darkade : An Arcade Horror Comic - Kickstarting now www.kickstarter.com/projects/man...

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Ah this was such a treat to record - Stephen @scarredforlife.bsky.social is a tome of horror video game knowledge - also, who knew screaming voices on a commodore could be THAT scary ?

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Great evening watching Monkey with Cymbals performing her fantastic Edith Wharton supernatural performance at the Tom Thumb Theatre Margate. Definitely one of the most attractive theatres I’ve visited - like something from Mid-West America

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Suitably eerie evening in Canterbury for Edwyrdian Tales

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Funnily enough it’s been recommended to me twice this week - big fan of it

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T.W. Burgess @manoghosts.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Great fun delving into the esoteric and occult collections of the ‘Dark Secrets Exhibiton’ at the Vaults, London yesterday with @atters1000.bsky.social Some really interesting artefacts ( alongside a terrifying apparition playing a piano ) #darksecrets #london

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