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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I started a new hobby: making blankets with super chunky yarn on a loom. I have #tremors as part of my #disability but I can do this without the need for any tools and it's so satisfying to be able to create something physical without frustration. #crochet #yarn #artsandcrafts

A top down view of a large blanket loom designed for super chunky (and super soft yarn) do create a blanket with just my hands. There are several rows of a multicolored yarn (it's slightly fuzzy, but not enough so that it gets fuzz everywhere).

Although it's my first try it looks surprisingly decent and will be a really cozy, comfy blanket when I'm finished.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A quick post. I recorded a traditional Irish tune (She Moved Through the Fair) on a Chinese bawu. I think it turned out fairly well even though I had to make some alterations in my arrangement to fit the bawu. soundcloud.com/sasani-55203... #music #traditionalMusic #folk #musicians #bawu

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She Moved Through the Fair (Played on a Chinese bawu)

This is "She Moved Through the Fair," a traditional Irish tune. It has been played in many variations with various versions of the lyrics. The lyrics are from the singer's point of view who sees his l

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I wonder if the true war with AI won't be Terminator-style but ways to combat the AI agents from NVIDIA's project, #OpenClaw, which is marketed as a personal assistant. Get ready for noise on a massive level as scams become fully automatic and adaptable using LLMs. (1/?) #scams

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Currently at the ER site to fainting and near-fainting incidents. I have no idea how long I was sent from my neurologist (based in the same hospital) straight to here. At least 2 hours waiting so far.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I had a reaction to a new injected medication, once a month. The effect builds over time and stays in the body for a while. I had a reaction the second month. I basically can't do anything, get close to passing out, etc. Fun times. Neurologist on Monday? Could end up in hospital. #chronicIllness

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I nearly forgot to post this video. I've been learning this instrument (alto #recorder) for a little more than half a year (maybe?). There are mistakes and issues caused by tremors, but friendly honesty criticism or tips are welcome! youtu.be/T53GAEVt66s #musicsky #baroque #altoRecorder

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Dido's Lament / When I Am Laid (Alto/Treble recorder)

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I bought a really cool necklace with a pendant that is a galaxy within a clear glass globe. When taking it off today my tremors were bad enough to break the necklace chain. This is why I can't have nice things. 🙃

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SPiNDLE @spindlesong.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

forehead kisses 💚💙

An illustration by Spindle of the characters Ottilie, a human with brown/orange hair and a black hairband, kissing the forehead of Asimov (on the right), a half-elf woman with white hair leaning on her back on the bed. Otti is wearing a green shirt while Asi is wearing a blue shirt. Warm lighting envelopes them from behind

(this is an older 2025 artwork)

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I am going to try using a #kumihimo board I designed and printed. If all goes well then I have my first product to sell on Etsy to help get some extra income. #Disability payments make life difficult. #craftsky #3dprinting #p1s

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I found a #mandolin in my closet I completely forgot existed. The strings were loose so I apparently had some foresight when putting it there. Nothing snapped while tuning, so that's excellent. It's like finding an extra toy in a kids' meal but way better. Infinitely better. #musicsky #instruments

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I need some good ambient music fitting the genre I'm writing. Vocals are too distracting and so is music with huge changes in intensity. Basically chill-out music. I have several playlists for writing. If none work, I might loop a single piece forever. #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I did not see that coming. I love humor like this!❤️

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

For some reason I started yet another writing project. I think this is more to continue writing prose as I juggle and revise a plot outline. I'm winging it and just pantsing which is extremely odd for me since I usually plan ahead. #writing #scifi #WritingProject #WritingPractice

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Chronic fatigue has been much worse than usual the last few weeks. I hope this is not a new norm.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I need to come up with a way to remind myself to engage here an on regular basis. It's so hard for me to remember social media exists even though I want to use it. D:

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I totally forgot to post this video of myself playing a 3D printed flute with two drones. It is tuned to play in the mode of Maqam Hijaz Kar Kurd (Makam Neveser Dügâh in Turkish music, or equivalent to double harmonic for a western name). youtu.be/JrD43-bvHF4 #music #3dinstruments #hijaz #flute

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3D Printed Triple Tone Flute, Composition is a Work-in-Progress

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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker | OUT NOW! @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We're so proud of our friends over @twistedtwenty.bsky.social; their Kickstarter just kicked off! 'Dating & Dragons - A Love Quest' is a D&D-inspired dating sim that mixes visual novel storytelling with RPG mechanics with strong LGBTQIA+ rep Spread some love 💚✨ www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...

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Dating & Dragons - A DnD inspired dating sim

A Dungeons & Dragons inspired dating sim that blends visual novel storytelling with RPG mechanics. Roll the dice and find love!

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I want to write, play an instrument, read a book, play a game, and work on kumihimo all at the same time. Alas.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Yesterday I learned firsthand how to deal with debit fraud having a charge for more money than I ever have in my account. Spent hours on the phone. Confirmed fraud. A new debit card arrives 7+ days. No fix yet. I've a feeling I need to call over and over so it gets prioritized. Dirt poor to $0.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

My confidence in finding some friends plummeted today. While playing a game with my brother and one of his sons, people I'm already close to, I became so overwhelmed I had to leave and had a panic attack afterwards. I had friends by proxy throughout my life. I don't know what I'm doing.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

#SmutCember should be an all-year event. Maybe one day off before the next September starts.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Indecision can be paralyzing. I have some many things I would love to do today that it is difficult to decide which to start first. A game? Write? Read? Compose/arrange? Practice at least one instrument? Work on my 3D printed flute model? Origami? Kumihimo? Wire wrapping? Painting 3D prints? 🤯

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

I have gained yet another concerning health issue. I collected too many new issues this year. It would be great if something changed in a positive way for once. I'm tired. I can't even do a quarter of what I did on a typical day last year.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

It is exceptionally difficult to view any social media with so many anxiety-inducing posts.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

A bit of the character detail for the MC for a current project. #writing #writers #scifi #scienceFantasy #SFF #writingProcess

General Info
Dragon Name: Translated to something akin to “the most radiant flower from the stars”
Spoken Name: Aiyes Noh
Nickname: Apricot (see above)
Gender: Dragons do not have genders. She chooses a female human form, but experiments with different “configurations.”
Race/Species: SPACE DRAGON
Age: Young adult

Current Appearance
Height: DRAGON
Weight: DRAGON WEIGHT
Hair: SCAAAAALES
Human form hair is based on her eyes.
Skin: I SAID SCALES
Distinguishing marks: PRETTY SCALES
Eyes: Absolutely different than most eyes as they evolved in space. No pupils, a soft pink speckled with scattering points that reflect light.
Caveat in human form: Without scales visible and providing nourishment by absorbing light as well as various things from the atmosphere, eating as a human does is necessary.

Style
Fashion sense: Well, she shows up in the human colony wearing plants thinking it’s just like what they are wearing, sooooo…
Underthings preferences: Underwhats?
Eventually develops clothing preferences. Dresses that swoosh, clothes that let her skin feel the air (a sensation she has never felt, but some skimpiness), loose clothes of various materials to feel the various textures as she moves, &c.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I live with a vampire who is taking a shower in the dark. Totally awesome, but keep it a secret.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I am trying to split a trilogy into two separate series (I went overboard with ideas). I'm torn between that and another novel with space dragons. Space dragons or space vampires? This is a tough decision. #writing

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I loved this! I caught so many references, but if I post them then it's spoiling the fun of seeing them.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Touch. I write sci-fi and add inter-species relationships. My project has a MC with 3 moms of different species and only one is human. One has feathers which is cool! I feel like writing a story about them would be fun. I include sensory input related to touch as well. (Bearded Dragons Say Meep)

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I completely forgot to post this. I taught a REAL #penguin to play a tin whistle. I went to Antarctica. Totally. >.> The high D whistle is 3D printed, designed to be quiet. Be gentle, the penguin is still learning. #TinWhistle #IrishWhistle #3DPrintedInstruments www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gcY...

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I Taught a Penguin to Play Irish Whistle

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I am struggling to make friends. I've no idea how to make a deep connection to voice chat, play games, or whatever with someone online at this point. I've tried some sites, discord servers, &c., for long time. #autism #SocialAnxiety #disabled

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

If anyone is interested I made a timelapse of printing a Native American style flute, playing for the audio in the video with that flute youtu.be/MfMKW76zLvQ I actually printed several testing density and materials. #NativeAmericanFlute #3Dprinting #music #TraditionalMusic

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Timelapse - 3D printing a Native American style flute

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I completely forgot to post my #guqin pics, so here they are. It has a high learning curve, but it's worth it! It's made of old to ancient reclaimed wood and the black lacquer makes the surface very glossy and smooth. #ChineseInstruments #musicianship #TraditionalInstrument

The guqin is a plucked seven-string Chinese zither used in Chinese music 3000–4000 years ago. It is significant, and several instruments were created using the same concepts.

It has 7 strings and is made reclaimed wood which after preparation was dried for 5 years before turned into an instrument.

It is around 130cm x 25cm (I think). This image shows it lying on top of the soft case it came with which is a lovely dark color with bright ornamental flower patterns on it.

Although made of wood, a traditional lacquer is applied making it quite dark, but also very, very smooth to touch.

Musically, it has a range similar to a cello, but sounds quite different.

The is the guqin in its soft case lying on my bed. The case is long and tapers to one end to fit the tapered width of the guqin. The fabric is soft and inside it is noticeable the fabric has padding to protect the instrument better.

I find the fabric pleasant to touch and the overall aesthetic is appealing. Once the instrument is within the case, a flap folds to cover the open end of the bag which is then tied securely sturdy cloth straps which match the bag.

Not shown are the carrying straps (they are underneath it). There are straps to carry it horizontally and I think the longer strap in the middle is for wearing it somewhat like a backpack.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Due to the US government being... the US government, I receive partial assistance for food this month. The normal amount isn't enough to cover food costs to being with. It's nigh-impossible for me to ask for help but I have to at this point. ko-fi.com/penkyu Thank you ♥ #autism #disability #ebt

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I arranged Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by ear for tenor #recorder and bass #ukulele. I need a tenor ukulele. I transposed to fit tenor recorder. I'll arrange for #Kalimba, #IrishWhistle, #NativeAmericanFlute, #guqin, anything I have. I made a solo version too. #music #izzy

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I have a guqin now. It is gorgeous and surprisingly good quality considering its price. It came with an instruction book with some staff notation, but the rest is in Chinese. Time to learn the language I suppose. I have wanted to do so for a while. I'll add a photo soon. #guqin #music #instrument

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I had some novels self-published on Amazon through smashwords (I think). I took them down from a severe drop on confidence and a boost to imposter syndrome. Now I'm thinking of revising one and posting it somewhere, but I'm not sure where. #writing #disabled #autistic #alexithymia #ILoveSpace

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I am collecting more health issues. My disability is categorized under a blanket term meaning "this is a thing happening for some reason but it's related to this giant category" and I can't help but wonder if it's degenerative. The logs I keep show a downward trend.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

With two #flute racks (holds 6) and a vertical stand for small Irish whistles (25). I still have big ones needing homes. Most are 3D printed and have surprisingly good sound. I need a spot for my #bassUkulele. Pics later. I'm exhausted. #xiao #whistle #NativeAmericanFlute #dongxiao #quena #duduk

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Latest 3D prints. Memorials for my cats: Moose (the mini LED lamp), and Eris (Eris was fluffy and huggable). I haven't found anything for Hobbes yet. But these are my ghost cats. For charging glowing items: a 395nm UV flashlight. Mine was super cheap. The lower nm ones won't work as well.

A small figurine of a cat in a voronoi style (a natural, web-like design of interconnected cells or patches, each centered around a point) with a mini LED tea light fitted inside. The cat is sitting upright, head tilted back as though looking at her weird human friend.

It is on my bed (complete with rumpled bed cover). The only notable thing behind it is part of my bass ukulele case.

The image makes it look like the light is brighter than it is. It is using a mini tea light, which mimics a candle's flame, complete with a natural-looking flickering effect.

This is in remembrance to my late cat, Moose.

There are no lights turned on. This is the same voronoi cat as the first image (voronoi is a natural, web-like design of interconnected cells or patches, each centered around a point). It's printed from glow-in-the-dark material and can glow quite brilliantly.

I like to think of it as a ghostly or spirit version of my late cat, Moose.

A small figurine of a cute chubby cat in a light blue color. She is perched on top of my monitor with legs dangling down. The back leg extends to reach the screen of the monitor, but not in a very distracting way.

This is my tribute/memorial to my cat, Eris. I printed her a little too big, but Eris was big, so I feel like it fits.

Another photo of the cute chubby cat, representing my late cat, Eris.

She's still in the same position sleeping on top of my monitor with legs hanging down at the front of the monitor.

This time, the lights are turned off and she is glowing a soothing light blue color.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I recorded some improv playing the #NativeAmericanFlute (mine is in B♭ Minor) while listening to an awesome backing track by Paul Davids (www.youtube.com/@PaulDavids). I did add reverb—it helped greatly with covering background sounds. 🙃 on.soundcloud.com/aiDKtmSsPtAZ... #music #improv

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Listen to Sasani | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

People posting about how they’ve never seen em dashes used before the rise of ChatGPT are really great at telling folks they’ve never read a book before.

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

So I want to convert more music to alternate modes, preferably recognizable music. A lot of pop songs have lyrics with the same note sung repetitively, which is boring for a solo arrangement for flute. Does anyone have recommendations? Any genre is fine. #music #arranging #transposing #NAFlute

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

My list of #instruments to learn has grown. I have a #kalimba with 17 tines and one with 21 , an Armerian #duduk on the way, and another #NativeAmericanFlute I need to sand/smooth and assemble; it's a much deeper pitch than what I have. Today I'm tuning my #steelTongueDrum to B♭ Minor too. #music

This is a kalimba with 17 metal tines tuned to C with a transparent acrylic base in a circular shape with cat ears, so basically a thick, flat cat face. The clear material shows prismatic color streaks based on how the light shines on it. I pointed a UV flashlight (395nm) at the kalimba for this photo which greatly enhanced that effect.

The background of the image is plain with a vignette. I added a swirling musical staff (five lines) which has some eighth notes and a quarter note. The lines of the staff curve somewhat randomly at the end and change from a vibrant color to a leafy color with some small leaves attached.

The sound is absolutely ethereal—it's like playing a music box manually but with a lovely soft resonance atypical from most music boxes. I thought the leafy and swirly design added matched the ethereal quality of the tone which would fit very well for any fantasy genre music.

It is in the key of C, but can be tuned to other keys easily. The lowest note (longest tine, which is C4) is in the middle. It's played by plucking the tines in a downward motion with thumbnails and recommended to keep those a decent length to prevent skin from contacting the metal.

To play the C scale in proper sequence the middle tine is first, then the tine to the left is second, the tine to the right is third, the fourth is two to the left, etc., keeping a back and forth motion. This makes it perfect to play two notes at a time on one side without struggle (Major 3rds, 4 semitones from the root). Grace notes and other techniques are possible as well.

This image is of my Native American flute (I've been told it's considered a Lakota flute too). My mother had this flute lying around for years and I never noticed it. When I talked to her about learning more instruments she gave it to me. It's made of a semi-dark but warm wood. There is a part near the mouthpiece called a "bird" which is strapped on with leather cord which I have since placed with a synthetic suede. This is integral for making a wind passage to blow over a square hole to produce sound. It is removable so the flute can be cleaned and dried after use and adjusting it can have a great affect on the tone and ease of playability.

It is placed horizontally on a 3D printed stand, resting on two curved parts, each on top of a vertical post spaced a good distance from each other.

I printed the stand, which is a somewhat shiny black. I have not taken time to smooth and polish it, but I will. The curved sections on the top are covered with a pinkish crochet pattern courtesy of my mom using her master quality crochet expertise to devise a means of crocheting a secure cushion on an odd shape and finishing in less than 10 minutes.

The flute is in B♭ Minor Pentatonic since it has six holes, but it can be played chromatically with some fingerings being tricky. Mostly it's with playing the lowest notes B♭4, B4, and C. B♭4 is all holes closed, B4 is all closed but the last one is a quarter of the way uncovered (which is hard to do and get a good sound), and C is with the bottom hole half covered. I need to practice that. xD

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Sasani @sasani-the-penguin.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

To write? Or to convert a pop song from a major key to something like a hijaz or lochrian. Too many decisions. #writing #music

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

UPDATE! 🌹🎉 I realize not many people have access to much right now, so I put the eBook version of Beyond The Mark down to the lowest I could on Amazon, which is $0.99 Hope this helps it become more accessible, I'd rather continue the story than make money, so I hope you enjoy! #Fantasy #Author

A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

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