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Jolon Fairweather

@previouslysilent.bsky.social
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A darkly comic thriller told through the diary of a definitely normal man. jolonfairweather.com jolonfairweather.substack.com/profi…

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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 15h
Hello from over here!
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 15h
Martin nodded and Beefy got up to follow me back to my room. Flexible. Obedient. Good traits. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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22. Cutting the wheat from the chaff
I got the sense he wasn’t taking any of this seriously.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If you love Jolon but hate Medium, I also have a substack. Don't worry, it's all totally free. I wouldn't charge for this shit. jolonfairweather.substack.com/p/0-the-drea... #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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0. The Dreadful Thing
They started with the burrata. Heritage tomatoes, basil oil, toasted sourdough.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Managed to get Covid. Remember that? One for the nostalgia nerds. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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21. Still alive
Managed to get Covid. Remember that?
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You’ve never trusted rocket before, but now’s the time to let it into your life. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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19. How to craft the perfect sandwich
You’ve never trusted rocket before, but now’s the time to let it into your life.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I was about to start when some cunt called Martin walked in and sat opposite me. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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18. Back in the Room
Big meeting. New notebook.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Before you ask,” she said, sitting down immediately, “I forgot your plant.” “I wasn’t going to ask,” I said. It wasn’t the start I’d been hoping for. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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17. A date with the stranger called Jadyn
Had lunch with her. I got there first. Half twelve means half twelve.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Someone presented slides while I counted my heartbeats. Is it normal for it to skip? #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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16. How do you know you’re alive?
I read an article about a man with an artificial heart.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I needed to get myself back into the game, so I gave her a finger wag I’d rehearsed. Other hand on my hip. Mock stern. Like a fucking teapot. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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15. She deserved my finger wag
I was hanging around in Pret when I saw the stranger.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We’d discussed this before. But we both know I’m the best worker in the whole building. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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14. A formal nothing to worry about
We shook hands like we’d agreed on something.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Buying this place was supposed to be a milestone. Something solid. I worked weekends, skipped nights out, and lived off Pot Noodles (Bombay Bad Boy — I allowed myself some treats). #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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13. What the ceiling says at 4am
We’re having an argument. Don’t think I’m winning.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A woman at reception asked if I was there for the employee wellbeing and productivity optimisation session. “Absolutely not. I’m here for the printer.” #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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12. My expedition to the printer on the 19th floor
I was navigating the office tundra when I saw the stranger.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Jolon held out a half-eaten biscuit. A peace offering. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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11. The office odyssey
PLEASE DO NOT EAT OTHER PEOPLE’S BISCUITS
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you* maybe I need one for my bluesky!
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Then you! Glad you like it. Not looking for a beta reader currently, but will remember you for when I am :)
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
They’ve moved the printer upstairs now. To the gaudy nineteenth floor. Exactly where I said they shouldn’t put it. Whatever. I’ll leave some hiking shoes at my desk. Prick. Pricks. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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10. Maybe she didn’t like my meal deal
Prick. Pricks.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
He circled a finger beside his head, crossed his eyes, and let his mouth hang open. Bit patronising. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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9. Squashing the king
I was violated. Brutally.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
She stole my fucking cactus.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Yes I can: Cane your pa longers sword withe peach anew letters?
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
She waved her free arm as if negotiating a hostage release. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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8. The stranger at my desk
She didn’t look at me.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I typed “Let me know either way.” Sat with that for a bit. Too passive-aggressive? #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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7. Today, I said nothing at work
Too passive-aggressive?
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Background characters, too. I saw something once where the receptionist did it. She wasn't mentioned at all in the plot. Just appeared briefly a couple of times. Also bollocks.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I watched a child drop little toy soldiers into the pond. He saluted each one as it floated away, as if he was sending them to war. #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial
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6. Jolon Fairweather’s day off
Called in sick today. Wasn’t actually sick.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My breakfast started a row. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction #WritingCommunity
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5. Breakfast is serious. People are wrong.
My fry-up sparked a row.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
If it's someone who hasn't been mentioned before, it's bollocks.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I put any old slop down. Editing is when the writing really happens.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
No booze! Well, apart from a couple of reds with dinner. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingSky #DarkHumour #Thriller #SerialFiction
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4. Report done
And no booze!
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Took myself bowling. Won a toy. #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive
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3. Expected victory
Exactly how a champion should behave.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks! It's my second stab at this story. I got a bit lost and muddled, so pulled it all down and started again. I cut a few weird subplots that were trying to be way too clever.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Lightly fried fish fillets are the best.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I'm on a roll! A bit like these fish fingers. #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive #dinner
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2. Woke to the smell of fish fingers
I don’t like being watched.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It starts again. #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive #breakfast
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1. Hello, world!
Double denim, you sexy bastard!
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
No, but I'm really back this time. Well, one of us is. #ReadJolon #diary #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive #murder
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The Dreadful Thing
I dressed for her. Packed the hammer for him.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Wrote the greatest poem that's ever been written. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive www.jolonfairweather.com/p/118-a-cath...
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118: A Cathedral Event
Fuck off.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Started my new gig yesterday. Big things are coming, I can feel it. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive www.jolonfairweather.com/p/115-first-...
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115. First Day Reflections
tl;dr: It was fine.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
What I'd give to see the look on your faces right now. www.jolonfairweather.com/p/74-vindica... #ReadJolon #SausageRoll
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
How is everyone doing? I'm still living the dream. www.jolonfairweather.com/p/73-dum-de-... #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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73. Dum. De de dum. De de dum.
De dum de dum de dum de dum.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I'm not on the run. I'm in the sun. www.jolonfairweather.com/p/seasons-gr... #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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Seasons Greetings from █████████
Nothing to see here.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
-18. The Gloaming Grown men can still sparkle. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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-18. The Gloaming
For the ones that sparkle.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Not had much to say of late. What do you write about when things are not fucking awful? #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive www.jolonfairweather.com/p/66-hello-a...
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66. Hello Again
An illusion of progress.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
His phone was pinging live #football scores before the goals went in. #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive www.jolonfairweather.com/p/65-warwick...
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65. Warwick's Oopart
The goals that come too soon.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
I should probably get rid of the hammer. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Murder #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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64. Who the Fuck is Hugh?
It’s amazing what people forget.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
He's up to no good, that Warwick. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #BookSky #Weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Murder #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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63. Sober and Cold with Misery
Should have popped out for two pints.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
X. It Can Only Good Happen Man in red tie say so. Bad people go away. #trump #FlashFiction #Dystopian #Satire #PoliticalSatire #WritingCommunity www.jolonfairweather.com/p/it-can-onl...
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It Can Only Good Happen
Make word great again.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
59. What a Load of #Bollocks Read this. It's the bollocks. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #DarkFiction #UnreliableNarrator
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59. What a Load of Bollocks
Bollocks more like.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
58. #PingPong Champion It's been a year since the bad thing. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #ShortStory #PsychologicalFiction #UnreliableNarrator
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58. Ping Pong Champion
Do legends talk?
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
-19. Obsidian Disorder A tiny crease appeared at the corner of her mouth. A private thought caused a smile. A thought of me? The waiter came by again. Needy. He leaned in too close to ask a question. #ReadJolon #Diary #WritingCommunity #ShortStory #PsychologicalFiction #UnreliableNarrator
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-19. Obsidian Disorder
Wingless butterflies spilled onto the floor.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Hi ho! www.jolonfairweather.com/p/57-off-the... #ReadJolon #diary #WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #booksky #weird #DarkHumour #Thriller #Microfiction #Serial #Transgressive #work
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57. Off the Market
Steady cash, steady sleep.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Is this how it happened? Doesn't feel right. medium.com/@previouslys... #unreliable #ReadJolon #Diary #Weird #Thriller #Microfiction #Death #StrangeStories #SerialFiction #Transgressive
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26. Rexy
What a darling little boy.
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Jolon Fairweather @previouslysilent.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The world refuses to keep the promises your childhood made. www.jolonfairweather.com/p/8032-the-d... #ReadJolon #Diary #Death #Nostalgia #Transgressive #Skegness
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-8,032. The Day We Lived in Skegness Forever
And the donkey was called Trevor.
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