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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 9h

Everyone between 50 and 74 gets screened every 2 years by the NHS. Turned 50 last week, got a screening kit today.

MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 14h

Their. And almost any other word that has "ei" Because when I was 8 I had a teacher who pathologically red-penned "i before e except after c" even when the word was spelled correctly.. I have to second guess myself all the time and make corrections and changes until n_ei_ther way looks right.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I received the most awesome birthday present.

A closeup snapshot of the corner of a boxed Lego set. It shows blue gray bricks and studs.. and the part count for the set is 1701 pieces.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One of my core early childhood memories is paper craft play sets printed on Weetabix boxes to tie in with the release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Ship models, and bridge play sets cut out figures. They looked like this. cerealoffers.com/Weetabix_Ltd...

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1980 Star Trek The Motion PicturePlayscene with free cards given in Weetabix Cereal

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Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

BBC news has posted a blurry photo of five men under arrest, with their faces pixellated. Altered versions are now circulating where they have significantly darker skin and their supposed faces can be clearly seen. Think very carefully indeed before sharing anything about the RAF Fairford incident.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For me it was having to wash a sinkful of dishes before I could make my morning coffee... Have you considered getting the child ready before you go to bed the night before?

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A gem at the county fair art show. 🎨

Acrylic painting of an angry looking white cat staring at the viewer with one paw on a blue vase, about to push it off a mantle.

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Alyssum Fox Art @alyssumfoxart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Laika of the Cosmos. 9x9 in. Black ink and opalescent watercolor on cream paper. Etsy listing coming up this week. #laikathedog #linocut #printmaking #whimsicalart

A dog frolicking thru the darkness of space, a glittering crescent moon in her mouth, while the stars splash and spread from puddles at her paws with the earth far off in the distance.

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Ophi 🇵🇸 @ophi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How it's going 💪💪💪 #crossstitch #thelegendofzelda #bote

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm a 50 year old cis white man and I think I just ovulated.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

PSA: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class. You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Same. Though it does give me jittery tremors which I only realised when I started painting in the last 6 or so years. I have to switch to decaf on detail painting days or I end up with boss eyed space marines.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

They come up for sale around here every so often. I'll give you a heads up. My old book group used to meet in a nuke bunker.. down three flights of stairs and then there was a fallout style vault door. It was great for social groups and ttrpg sessions.. absolutely no phone reception.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

No-one in these murder holes is rebuilding anything. The plan is to hide down there until everyone else rebuilds. Then emerge and start over with destroying everything again. Anyone with half a braincell knows most of them will be tossed into the recyclers within three hours of the doors closing

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It's giving "Family annihilator"

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Bewitch 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🖤 @bewitchcraft.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We are fundraising for world central kitchen in October but I've been crying off and on all week. I feel helpless, so I am channeling that energy into good. From now until October first I am raising money for Direct Relief in a campaign I'm calling "What Would Dolly Do?" - Link in second post!

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Little WIP prop build. One Wish Willow from #obsession. The "willows" are quick sculpts from scrap clay. I've taken some artistic liberty to give them some extra texture and detail. CleanBox art was put together in inkscape from multiple references. Printed on Matt photo paper and distressed.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

You merit at least a Futurama "Head in a Jar"

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

If you had to choose.. cameo? or guest write treehouse of horror segment (without cameo)?

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A Genuine Human Being. That we might live long enough to do a fraction of the good she did.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 13/08/2026

Reminder: 1. You don't need to have an opinion on everything, especially stuff you don't know enough about 2. You don't need to have a PUBLIC opinion on everything 3. It's okay to focus on one or two things and let others take up the slack elsewhere 4. It's okay to take a break when overwhelmed.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Twitch friends. Twitch is now scraping content to train GenAI and they have opted everyone in by default. Because they are scraping chat this affects everyone who uses the platform. The toggle to opt out is in the security & privacy section of your account settings

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Fwiw. I like the placemat. Ours have a heilan coo on.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I empathise. I once posted my sandwich on Reddit. The press ran with my lunch for a week. All that remains now is a Facebook post, with a dead link to a news article, where over 2000 people call for my death imprisonment or deportation. Because I put lettuce and tomato next to breakfast meat.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I'm way over prepared for quicksand and there's been a real lack of free drugs.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Pain au Chocolat: the existential angst experienced when there is no chocolate left.

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Cynthia Gómez @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Friends, one of my most hopeful stories -- really! -- is in this anthology called Eat the Rich, which is open for pre-orders now. I'm so, so happy to see this out in the world. Oh, and in case you're squeamish about cannibalism: so am I! My angle is... very different. bookshop.org/p/books/eat-...

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Eat the Rich: Stories of Carnivorous Anti-Capitalism

If there's a problem in the world-literally any problem-you can bet there's a billionaire behind it somewhere, exacerbating untold suffering for their own personal gain. War, famine, pestilence, and d...

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If these people read. They would be different and possibly better people. This is not a market that is neglected. These people do not represent lost revenue or money left on the table.

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Steve McHugh @stevemchugh.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

All 5 of the urban fantasy series, Riftborn. “A master story teller.”

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PseudoPod 🎙️ @pseudopod.org · 02/08/2026

The portal is open! 🕳️ We want horror stories up to 6,000 words, including flash. Originals and reprints. We pay $0.08 per word. Simultaneous submissions are accepted so long as you keep us informed. More details on our website (below).

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Nico Martinez Nocito 🏳️‍⚧️ @nicowritesbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@uncannymagazine.bsky.social's Year 13 Kickstarter has just 5 days left, with a little over $5k to go to hit their BASE GOAL so they can keep publishing incredible SFF in 2027! If you're able, boosting or supporting would go a long way in keeping Uncanny alive. www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...

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Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU!

Funding to support Year 13 of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. We have more stories to tell together!

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

You can do things for the love of them. It doesn't have to be a side hustle or turn a profit .

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Two to watch and one to tree?

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"I sell nothing but warnings!"

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I don't know if people tell you this often but they should. Your prose is beautiful and you should be proud.

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The puppies Penn & Teller, and Richard @rdaily.medsky.social · 02/08/2026

Pro tip for photos of your dog

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 03/08/2026

Super useful. I figure a lot of us here in the Sky know this stuff already, but it might be handy to hand to parents, grandparents and pals who are less technically minded. www.librarian.net/NoToAI/

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How to disable or avoid intrusive AI – librarian.net

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

20 years forcing products no-one asked for on a captive audience and it took him to the top chair. Why change now.

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🏳️‍⚧️screaming queer cryptid👁️🔥🎨 @nintala-scribble.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

so many trans masc artists out here constantly just being ignored and not boosted or given praise we are all making so much fucking cool stuff but we can not be used as a token to boost others lmao

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Mike Collins @mikecollins99.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Folks, this one is a beautiful, brilliant book. I adored it. Bittersweet and surreal, it conjures up an authentic 90s vibe of both the times and the comics. Highly recommended

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It reads like the opening to a Clockwork Orange prequel.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It was criminal how poorly it did in cinemas.. I strongly believe that a big part of that is the trend where cinema runs are capped at three weeks, less if the movie doesn't make its entire budget back in the opening weekend. Masters of the Universe should have been running matinees until October.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I will not be going to see any version of the Odyssey where Helen of Troy is not portrayed by an actress who hatched from an egg.

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MrFrightful @mrfrightful.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Remember that you can change settings here on bsky to prevent video from auto playing. There are multiple videos of a shooting in Madison WI. doing the rounds. You do not have to see the content to understand what many many other people will describe for you in detail.

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Jonathan Wojcik @bogleech.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

He's credited by Japan's cultural historians as having personally saved enormous amounts of folklore from being completely lost, too. Hundreds of yokai legends are only known now because he collected them from remote communities that are themseles often gone.

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Joanne Hall @hierath77.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Oh my goodness, shut up and take my money!

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