Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026VatDS Update! Not even the Exaltare can vanquish the fiend known as "OSHA." I've always wondered why evil lairs were always such safety nightmares. Sure a pit of spikes is helpful for tossing detractors into, but that's no reason to have the rest be hazardous too. 101 — Talk, Traitor Story Page 085
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026VatDS Update! Not even the Exaltare can vanquish the fiend known as "OSHA." I've always wondered why evil lairs were always such safety nightmares. Sure a pit of spikes is helpful for tossing detractors into, but that's no reason to have the rest be hazardous too. 101 — Talk, Traitor Story Page 085
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026VatDS Update! Some names are just inherently more punchable than others, aren't they? I do name characters with intentionality, but... Interlude — From Worlds Apart Story Page 063
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026VatDS Update! Some names are just inherently more punchable than others, aren't they? I do name characters with intentionality, but... Interlude — From Worlds Apart Story Page 063
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026VatDS Update! A bold move to say goodnight to someone in the middle of the day. Once again I've done the thing where I wrote too much and had to split things in two. It's for a good reason this time! A 13k word chapter would simply be Too Much Interlude — To The Girl Who Would Be ■■■■■■ Story Page 053
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026VatDS Update! A bold move to say goodnight to someone in the middle of the day. Once again I've done the thing where I wrote too much and had to split things in two. It's for a good reason this time! A 13k word chapter would simply be Too Much Interlude — To The Girl Who Would Be ■■■■■■ Story Page 053
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Also releasing this week is the bonus chapter! This one about the Solar Blazes, which I'll use as excuse to repost this wonderful fanart courtesy of Sakura and commissioner Sister Carmilla. I should do a roundup post of art again soon... September Bonus Chapter — Trailblazers I 043
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026VatDS Update! The chapter speaks for itself. This might be the longest single chapter in the story. Thus far at least. There's always the potential for longer ones in the future I suppose, and I am a terribly loquacious person... Chapter 100 — Square Zero Story Page 244
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026VatDS Update! The chapter speaks for itself. This might be the longest single chapter in the story. Thus far at least. There's always the potential for longer ones in the future I suppose, and I am a terribly loquacious person... Chapter 100 — Square Zero Story Page 244
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026VatDS Update! It's the second anniversary of Vampire and the Dayspring Star! Two whole years… I never really expected this story to take off in the way it did, and on this auspicious day I want to give my thanks to you all for sticking with it as I continue to write. 99 — Most Dangerous Story Page 273
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026VatDS Update! Personally, I'd like to believe Athena modified the Mira plush to have a pocket inside it for heating pads. Those help immensely, for those not in the know Because of character limits, the full update post is on tumblr and discord, if you want to read it all 98 — Blue Moon Story Page 044
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026VatDS Update! Personally, I'd like to believe Athena modified the Mira plush to have a pocket inside it for heating pads. Those help immensely, for those not in the know Because of character limits, the full update post is on tumblr and discord, if you want to read it all 98 — Blue Moon Story Page 044
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026VatDS update! Sometimes we just need someone younger around to remind us of how far we've actually come as a person. Wisdom only holds meaning if we're aware of how to apply it. 97 — Sore Spot Story Page 064
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026VatDS update! Sometimes we just need someone younger around to remind us of how far we've actually come as a person. Wisdom only holds meaning if we're aware of how to apply it. 97 — Sore Spot Story Page 064
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We gotta [redacted] scalpers, man. The merch sold out in 20 minutes lol. And of course the deck sold out right before my turn :) 250
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026VatDS Update! Somehow, a small conversation ended up spanning over half of the chapter as the characters got away from me... It's no wonder this is going to span over 100 chapters before part one is done at this rate. OTL 96 — Jasmine Accord Story Page 052
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026VatDS update! Apologies about the previous chapter, there was a minor typo that ended up confusing people about Lycoris's age. I amended it as soon as it was brought up to me, hopefully the confusion was short lived. 95 — Cultural Exchange Story Page 154
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026VatDS update! Apologies about the previous chapter, there was a minor typo that ended up confusing people about Lycoris's age. I amended it as soon as it was brought up to me, hopefully the confusion was short lived. 95 — Cultural Exchange Story Page 154
Reposted by MatoiSakura @sakurarose.bsky.social · 29/07/2026A commission for @sister-carmilla.bsky.social a featuring characters from @matoi.bsky.social 's story Vampire and the Dayspring Star, featuring Mizar being lifted by his wife Fawaris! 0188
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026VatDS Update! Fun fact, I had to draw out a diagram for the seating arrangements at the table so I could properly internalize it. As it turns out having sixteen characters all (more or less) interact with each other in an organic, diegetic way is actually very difficult! 94 — Thronesday Story Page 143
Reposted by MatoiJoseph Fink, we're going to win @planetoffinks.bsky.social · 24/02/2024this is genuinely my greatest fear about writing historical fiction. I'll spend a bunch of time researching, do my best, and some fucking chicken expert will be like "chickens are wrong" 12481832113
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026VatDS Update! I'm not a botanist, but that sounds like how you'd water a tree to me. Also, it should be set up so that even if your preferred form of reader doesn't support ruby text (that's the hover-over text) you should be able to read the inscription. 93 — A Sword and a Tree Story Page 035
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026VatDS Update! I'm not a botanist, but that sounds like how you'd water a tree to me. Also, it should be set up so that even if your preferred form of reader doesn't support ruby text (that's the hover-over text) you should be able to read the inscription. 93 — A Sword and a Tree Story Page 035
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026VatDS Update! She's keeping herself busy, at least! Also subtly highlighting a problem I've always had with picnics, which is that they inevitably take place under some form of tree which means you always end up getting tree in your food. 92 — Triptych Story Page 144
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026VatDS Update! She's keeping herself busy, at least! Also subtly highlighting a problem I've always had with picnics, which is that they inevitably take place under some form of tree which means you always end up getting tree in your food. 92 — Triptych Story Page 144
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026VatDS Update! Rumors of delays were greatly exaggerated. Or mildly? Either way, here's your chapter and bonus chapter as promised. I will say, I did not intentionally have both of these characters be named Douglas, it just worked out that way. Tenebrous Interlude — Matchstick Story Page 244
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026VatDS Update! Rumors of delays were greatly exaggerated. Or mildly? Either way, here's your chapter and bonus chapter as promised. I will say, I did not intentionally have both of these characters be named Douglas, it just worked out that way. Tenebrous Interlude — Matchstick Story Page 244
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 29/06/2026VatDS Update! The most important takeaway from this chapter as far as I'm concerned: Dauwen is confirmed to have Uno. It came with the Kingdom. Radiant Interlude — Tinderbox Story Page 134
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 29/06/2026VatDS Update! The most important takeaway from this chapter as far as I'm concerned: Dauwen is confirmed to have Uno. It came with the Kingdom. Radiant Interlude — Tinderbox Story Page 134
Reposted by MatoiSakura @sakurarose.bsky.social · 23/06/2026A commission for @sister-carmilla.bsky.social featuring characters from @matoi.bsky.social 's story Vampire and the Dayspring Star, featuring Lycoris playing with her secret agent of mysteries, 001! 1217
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026VatDS Update! All I really have to say is let us not all forget that this is the same girl who performed an execution-by-sun. Granted she was pretty (understandably) upset back then, but… she has pretty good reason to be upset now, too. 91 — Smoke and Mirror, Both are Silver Story Page 144
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026VatDS Update! All I really have to say is let us not all forget that this is the same girl who performed an execution-by-sun. Granted she was pretty (understandably) upset back then, but… she has pretty good reason to be upset now, too. 91 — Smoke and Mirror, Both are Silver Story Page 144
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026VatDS Update! All according* to plan** I suppose old habits die hard, but there's no better bait than exactly what they're after… Writing actions scenes always has me feeling troubled about if the reader's going to remain engaged with it or not, tbh 90 — And His Head is Quick to Follow Story Page 165
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026VatDS Update! All according* to plan** I suppose old habits die hard, but there's no better bait than exactly what they're after… Writing actions scenes always has me feeling troubled about if the reader's going to remain engaged with it or not, tbh 90 — And His Head is Quick to Follow Story Page 165
Reposted by MatoiSakura @sakurarose.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Commission for @sister-carmilla.bsky.social featuring Carnelia Idra, Agletas Ochros and Talias Tamisrah from @matoi.bsky.social's story Vampire and the Dayspring Star. 1289
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026VatDS Update! And during pride month? Brother, you're cooked! Chopped! Queue the "Everybody disliked that" meme. Also last week I apparently hit 100 chapters uploaded! What a huge milestone... for not even being a third done like I'd hoped, 89 — A Fool and His Dream Are Swiftly Parted Story Page 164
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026VatDS Update! And during pride month? Brother, you're cooked! Chopped! Queue the "Everybody disliked that" meme. Also last week I apparently hit 100 chapters uploaded! What a huge milestone... for not even being a third done like I'd hoped, 89 — A Fool and His Dream Are Swiftly Parted Story Page 164
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026VatDS Update! Something tells me that whatever he has planned, it's going to go remarkably poorly. Which 'he' am I talking about? Why that's the magic of storytelling, it could be any of them! 88 — Unfortunately, He Was Given Something Else Story Page 222
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Discord search feature is perhaps the most useless thing on the planet. I try and search a DMs for "probability" and it shows me nothing but results for "probably" you're PROBABLY WRONG, DISCORD. And Provably, too. 1283
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026VatDS Update! Time to call in your bets. There's always a bigger fish, after all. Mooching is an important strategy in fishing! …I bet Lycoris was pretty good at fishing, what with the whole peninsula nature of Dauwen. 87 — He's Going to Need a Bigger Shovel Story Page 145
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026VatDS Update! Time to call in your bets. There's always a bigger fish, after all. Mooching is an important strategy in fishing! …I bet Lycoris was pretty good at fishing, what with the whole peninsula nature of Dauwen. 87 — He's Going to Need a Bigger Shovel Story Page 145
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 18/05/2026VatDS Update! Be sure to like and retweet if you think he's not gonna survive to the next chapter! Unless you're on bsky or tumblr, in which case be sure to react with an emoji instead. 86 — The Form is Good, but the Technique Needs Work Story Page 133
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 18/05/2026VatDS Update! Be sure to like and retweet if you think he's not gonna survive to the next chapter! Unless you're on bsky or tumblr, in which case be sure to react with an emoji instead. 86 — The Form is Good, but the Technique Needs Work Story Page 133
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026VatDS Update One has to imagine those little booties are enchanted so they can run fast enough to keep up. Or maybe said mysterious individual was just walking very slowly and cautiously, who can say? 85 — Playing with Dolls Story Page 132
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026VatDS Update One has to imagine those little booties are enchanted so they can run fast enough to keep up. Or maybe said mysterious individual was just walking very slowly and cautiously, who can say? 85 — Playing with Dolls Story Page 132
Reposted by MatoiMatoi @matoi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026VatDS Update!! This isn't the first time we've seen these little balls of fun, but as it turns out, there's a lot of complications with them! 84 — Every Self-Respecting Tyrant has an Expansive Surveillance Network Story Page 222
Matoi @matoi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026VatDS Update!! This isn't the first time we've seen these little balls of fun, but as it turns out, there's a lot of complications with them! 84 — Every Self-Respecting Tyrant has an Expansive Surveillance Network Story Page 222