Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026After a dark fantasy trilogy that went bleak in a number of places, switching over to a cozy romance before jumping into a few sequels. #NewBookDay #JossWood 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A little late starting, but jumping into the final book of the Nevernight trilogy. #NewBookDay #JayKristoff 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Took longer than I thought to get through Nevernight, but onto book 2 of this trilogy. #NewBookDay #JayKristoff 020
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Even during an eclipse, the imagination can paint a wonderful image. Timing was perfect to catch the sun behind this cluster, my mind seeing a dragon preparing to let out a burst of flame. #SolarEclipse #Photograpy 020
Reposted by Matthew 'Dark Star' HaycockShade of Stars @shade-of-stars.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Today is my birthday. Turned 40, it feels like... a lot. Thank you all so much for your support! 🥰 The best gift today would be sharing my art. 751356486
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Going away from some of the individual books or sequels to start on a trilogy that's been on my shelves for a few years now. #NewBookDay #JayKristoff 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Actually remembering to post before I start this time. #NewBookDay #ATQureshi 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Forgot to post this last week for my #NewBookDay, so instead posting it now its been finished. #KalynnBayron 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026My message to my bladder as I sit down for a 3 hour movie.static.klipy.comHold Onto Your Butts - Jurassic Park QuoteALT: Hold Onto Your Butts - Jurassic Park Quote 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 10/07/2026New book day and sticking with the cozy fantasy. #NewBookDay #RebeccaThorne 000
Reposted by Matthew 'Dark Star' HaycockMike Bealing @sillytees.bsky.social · 07/07/2026“Listen. Farage is in there. Don’t mention the 5 million quid. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it alright.” 07217
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Been a new film a week for me ATM. #LetterBoxdFriday #LastFourWatched 090
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Blazed through the previous book I was reading, largely thanks to last week's heatwave closing the school for half the week, so straight onto another newish title. #NewBookDay #SydneyJShields 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Im curious, is #Zuckerberg trying to suck up to #Trump more than usual lately? Noticed a sudden rise of republican and 'official' white house accounts suddenly being pushed onto my facebook feed, despite regularly using the 'see less of this' option on these types of account. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Rewatched #Superman last night on prep, and currently sat down ready to see #Supergirl on the big screen. 020
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Been house-sitting for a few days, looking after my folks cat. Went onto #youtube, which wasnt connected to any profiles, and it was interesting to see that its no differant to facebook in pushing hate content to try and increase engagement. The amount of recommendations I saw for grifters, 100
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Got a few days away from home, doing a little pet-sitting for the parents, and its the perfect timing for a new book to read. #NewBookDay #LaurieGilmore 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Another sequel out the way, so onto a fairly new title. ##NewBookDay #AgathaWillow 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Another week, another concert at #BirminghamSymphonyHall for the #BaftaGamesInConcert 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Saw #BirdPhotography was trending, so figured I'd share these shots I got of a #GreatSpottedWoodpecker a couple of years ago when walking along the canals in my area. Was complete chance, as it was coming back and forth to feed chicks, whose chirping helped me find the spot it was hanging around. 020
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 03/06/2026So quite a few titles catching my eye during #StateOfPlay including more than a few surprises. (Even though it's not a series I got into, I didn't think we'd ever see a new Stunt Driver game!) Going to be a few busy months soon for gamers, going by the announced dates. My poor wallet is shaking. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Done with a trilogy thats been on my shelf for a while, so swapping over to some newer titles again. #NewBookDay #AliHazelwood 100
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Had a day out at the games expo, now preparing for an evening of music at #BirminghamSymphonyHall Tonight, its 'movies and games in concert', so im not sure what to expect in terms of the tracks they'll choose. 120
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Already too warm for playing games this morning, so going to find somewhere cooler, preferably with air con, and spend some time reading the final book of the Scythe trilogy. #NewBookDay #NealShusterman 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Exactly this. Unsurprising the double standards and excuses people have to make, simply because grown men and women are able to enjoy things they are desperate for everyone to hate, in spite of how often they are just as vocal and critical about the issues with Disney. 030
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Jumping straight into book 2 of the Sythe trilogy. #NewBookDay #NealShusterman 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Finally decided to request my first commission for one of my D&D characters. With thanks to @fannd.bsky.social for drawing this piece of Melna, my half-orc ranger. #DND #ArtCommission 030
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Just had my commission done by Fannd, great communication and she did a great job translating my notes and references into a full piece. Looking forward to future works! 120
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Got through a number of newer books, taking a break to read a trilogy that has been sat waiting on my shelves for a few years. #NewBookDay #NealShusterman 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Another day, another book. Curious to see where things will go after the first book caught my attention. #NewBookDay #SaaraEl-Arifi 010
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Lol, ai bro pushes obvious lie to whine about people with brains he refuses to listen to. 041
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Next book from the shelf, and looking to finish the Fallen God's series. #NewBookDay #HannahKaner 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Taking a break from reading through the old backlog to read a few recent sequels to stories ive enjoyed. #NewBookDay #HannahNicoleMaehrer 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Time to finally read The Shepards Crown, some 10 years after I bought it. When the news came out about Terry's death, it stopped me from reading his books for so long, because I wasn't ready to accept this was the end of the Discworld series. #NewBookDay #TerryPratchett 060
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Seeing 'MJF Tribute' trending, and having a sudden panic, thinking "What's happened to Michael?" Thankfully not about Michael J Fox, but talking about wrestler MJF and his recent PPV match. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Still going strong with the Tiffany Aching books. #NewBookDay #TerryPratchett 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Been doing some baking, not done cakes for a while. But challenged myself with using vegan-friendly alternatives so a friend in my d&d group wouldn't be left out. Came out nicely, just needed almost twice as long as I thought to get it cooked through. The whole group approved. 020
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 03/03/2026"Well, today's chores are done. Let's play a little #PowerWashSimulator2" *One Job Later* "When did it get dark out?" Seriously forgot how much of a time sink some of these stages can be! 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Just seeing the news on Michael B. Jordan getting the best actor award. Really well deserved. Sinners is such a great film and was easily my personal pick for film of the year. And they did such a good job with the body doubles/face replacements, that you could easily believe there are 2 of him. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 02/03/2026"Explodes when wrong" and "Twitter Poisoned" seem to be far more accurate descriptions of the one making these lists because they got butthurt and decided to be a vindictive little troll. 020
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Still going through the Tiffany Aching books. #NewBookDay #TerryPratchett Also, Thud may have been my introduction to Discworld, but Wintersmith was the story that truly made me a fan of Pratchett, so looking to re-reading this a good 20 years later. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Concert time! Back at #BirminghamSymphonyHall for #DisneyInConcert 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Going straight into the next book in the Tiffany Aching books. #NewBookDay #TerryPratchett 010
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Happy Valentines to all those celebration with loved ones today, and to those on their own who I hope are enjoying themselves in one way or another. For fun, dug out this take on a meme I made, when I realised I have a thing for badasses with swords. #ValentinesDay 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Going back to Discworld, for the Tiffany Aching series of books. #NewBookDay #TerryPratchett 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Age verification? I've been around longer than the final fantasy series. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Even though its been a pipe dream for ages, ive always had my fingers crossed for getting volume 2 of Death Vigil. Going to be a guaranteed Day-1 purchase. 010
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I do lobve how people whine about WWE being pro-trump, but they ignore that AEW is finacially backed by a Trump Supporter. Only difference is Tony Kahn doesnt want to upset any of his toys. 000
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Incoming twitter rage from the usual grifters, trying to claim Sony is making sales figures up to pretend a 'woke' game is a success. All because they need to keep the 'Gamers TM' they pander too thinking they know what they are on about. 031
Matthew 'Dark Star' Haycock @mattdark.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Going straight into book three to finish the Demon Road trilogy. #NewBookDay #DerekLandy 000
