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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A film this old should not be this relevant. It’s more relevant than ever, though, which may be the most horrific thing about it... medium.com/@philbrucato...

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A Month of Horrors: THE RONNIE’S HORRORS PICTURE SHOW PT. 3: THEY LIVE (1985)

A film this old should not be this relevant.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Is it horror? Not exactly. Repo Man is its own beast, shedding genre labels like Bud sheds cigarette ashes. Dread, however, is definitely part of the package... -- A Month of Horrors: THE RONNIE'S HORRORS PICTURE SHOW PT. 2: REPO MAN (1984) is live on my Medium and Patreon pages. Enjoy!

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

For movie fans, that was a golden age. Gold leaf, that is. Shiny and pretty, yet easily peeled off... --- THE RONNIE'S HORRORS PICTURE SHOW, PT. I: SOCIETY is live now on my Medium and Patreon pages. Enjoy! #Halloween #Reagan #EightiesHorrorFilms

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Men fear a woman’s rage. Women fear the reasons they’ll need to use it... --- UNLEASH THE FURY: REVENGE (2017), the new installment of A Month of Horrors, is live on my Patreon and Medium pages. www.patreon.com/philbrucato/... medium.com/@philbrucato...

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Question Four: One of Red Shoes' main characters was inspired by Concrete Blonde's "Caroline," another by @sjtuckermusic.bsky.social's "Fallow Me Down," and a third by Dead Can Dance's "The Host of Seraphim."

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Question Three: Hannah Wicklund confronts Bluebeard and kicks his ass.

A woman with pale skin, red lips, a red dress, body art and long curly hair, giving a wry glare while one hand grasps red drapery.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: Music appears in many of my stories. Red Shoes, though, may be the most obvious. A dark urban fantasy about a dancer and her rock-star besties confronting an underworld of malign paranormal music, Red Shoes drew upon my experience in bands and dance communities.

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Question Two: “Big black shape with eyes of fire Telling people their desire…” Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?

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Question Two
“Big black shape with eyes of fire
Telling people their desire…”

Does music play a part in your horror writing, and if so, how do you use it in the story?
Quote post your answer and include the hashtag
#HorrorWritersChat
NO self-promotion until the end.
We don’t need that kind of feedback through the speakers…
Like, share, comment, and make this song an anthem.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dread, mortal dread, is to me the soul of horror... --- I've begun a new series of Spooky Season essays on my Medium and Patreon. Enjoy! medium.com/@philbrucato... www.patreon.com/philbrucato/... #horror #Halloween #AMonthofHorrors

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A Month of Horrors: Mortal Dread

Dread, mortal dread, is to me the soul of horror.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Question 1: Hi! I'm Satyr, I write dark fantasy and horrors of the gothic, cosmic and psychological varieties, co-created the WoD, and just finished a cyberpunk horror for a Blackstone anthology. My work playlists range from dark ambient to bebop jazz... #HorrorWriteresChat

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The "no beardos... just warriors" thing may have been the stupidest part of an extraordinarily stupid speech. Bro wants testosterone flowing out of "warriors'" pores one moment, clean-shaven chins the next. Praises Spartans without being able to find Greece on a map...

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The amazing Hannah Wicklund has a potent new video for her latest track from her latest album. Powerful stuff, y'all. Enjoy! youtu.be/go8wX5-V5Wc?...

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Hannah Wicklund- Marionettes (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Hannah Wicklund

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Lightspeed and Nightmare magazines are facing the challenges of a new publishing era by going directly to the fans. All support is welcome! Thanks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lig...

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LIGHTSPEED & NIGHTMARE: Award-Winning SF, Fantasy, & Horror

We've published nearly 10 million words of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction. Help us write the next chapter.

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Clever Resistance @cleverresistance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Voter registration deadlines.

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Denis Buckley @wellingtonrock.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

'So, from now on, whenever you hear someone fret about how huge, horrible, and out-of-control the national debt is, explain to them that it’s largely because of tax cuts to the wealthy — who are also the major recipients of interest on that debt.' robertreich.substack.com/p/who-gets-p...

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Who’s Raking it in as the National Debt Explodes?

What the wealthy and powerful — and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent — don’t want you to know

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Happiest Pirate. I love this cat so damn much.

A one-eye cat with a smile, laying on a bright pink blanket.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

He mock salutes, two fingers off the side of his skull. Behind those shades and attitude, though, he’s scared. And scared men are the most dangerous kind. - from my current WIP short story "Up on the Rooftop"

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Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077

ALT: Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A common misconception about autism is that "autistic people do not understand sarcasm."

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Willy Wonka: REALLY?

ALT: Willy Wonka: REALLY?

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

WE. FUCKING. TOLD. YOU. We said in 2014 that Trump would stir up shit and then use that as an excuse to deploy his Gestapo against us. Gods, forbid, though, that folks vote for a Black chick. Yee. Fucking Haw.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Well, I managed to write a passage that horrified me to tears. Go me, I guess...? 😱🤣

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SpiritArtLife and I are playing the 2V8 event in Dead By Daylight. Come on by! www.youtube.com/live/H9Fg5hb...

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Dead by Daylight 2v8 with Satyr!

YouTube video by Spirit Art Life

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

And above us both, the haze darkens, and the rain begins again... Amazon: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Kindle: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/valh... #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyCollections #Shortfiction #horror #dragons #paranormalromance #writer

A book cover with a black background enhanced by gold borders and lettings. Within those borders, a long-haired woman with olive skin and dark face paint wears medieval garb and offers up a gold-colored bowl. The lettering spells out: VALHALLA WITH A TWIST OF LETHE and other Strange Tales - Satyros Phil Brucato.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"Like Seanan McGuire and Sarah Dessen tripping balls in Charles De Lint's queer basement rave." Amazon: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Kindle: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/valh... Audio: www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/re... #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyNovels

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My newest collection features "13 stories and an 'Oops'," just in time for Spooky Season. Amazon: www.amazon.com/Breaking-Dev... Kindle: www.amazon.com/Breaking-Dev... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/brea... Ebook: bookshop.org/p/books/brea... #Horror #DarkFantasy #HorrorFiction #ShortStories

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

No wonder we're losing to Iran. Clearly, it's a shock to Major Kegsbreath, his draft-dodger CIC, and the armchair chickenhawks who fund them that war is not, and never has been, a simple matter of bashing action figures together until the brawny ones win.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This game idea is SO FUCKING COOL. I want it.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There is no difference - NONE WHATSOEVER - between dropping bombs on people in the name of one god, and burning people alive in a brazen bull in the name of another. Claiming that it's okay because one of those gods is the RIGHT god is the argument of fiends.

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Massive Explosions and Fire

ALT: Massive Explosions and Fire

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Dragons’ daughters. Rock-star gods. A lawyer with a literal Faerie Godfather. 27 tales of music, magic and mayhem. Amazon: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Kindle: www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Twi... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/valh... #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyCollections #Shortfiction

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"Like Seanan McGuire and Sarah Dessen tripping balls in Charles De Lint's queer basement rave." Amazon: www.amazon.com/Red-Shoes-Sa... Kindle: www.amazon.com/Red-Shoes-Sa... Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/red-... Audio: www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/re... #UrbanFantasy #DarkFantasy #FantasyNovels

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

MAGA: When your entire political identity is "4th grade bully having a toddler tantrum forever."

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today celebrates our third-year anniversary gotcha day for Princess Marigold Embereyes, the Bitter Lake Floof. Although Cupid hasn't been thrilled with the newest member of our household, Pixel and Hex adore her. As do we. Happy Gotcha Day, little one. We are happy you wanted to be here.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A black bookcover featuring a white-robed skeleton whose skull has split open, spilling red stuff down that white robe. The book's title reads: Breaking the Devil's Bread: Dark Words & Shadow Tales, by Satyros Phil Brucato.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our friend and colleague Darren has been hit hard by multiple family losses and the associated financial fuckery that comes with sudden deaths in the information era. All help is welcome. Thanks! www.gofundme.com/f/help-darre...

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Donate to Help Darren Pearce with bereavement costs, organized by Mr Simon Parr

Hi my name is Simon Parr, my cousin is Darren W. Pearce rolepaying game and … Mr Simon Parr needs your support for Help Darren Pearce with bereavement costs

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Last week, I did an interview with the folks at The RPG Gazette, chatting with Serban Ionita and Horia Marchean for over two hours about Mage, White Wolf, and many other things. That interview's online now, in both a full audio version and a heavy trimmed and summarized text version. Links below.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's Bandcamp Friday, so artists receive 100% of all purchases on their Bandcamp pages today. Among the treasures on @sjtuckermusic.bsky.social's Bandcamp page are three variations of Sooj's magnificent riff on my story "Gramma Wolf' Garden." Enjoy! sjtucker.bandcamp.com/album/gramma...

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Gramma Wolf's Garden, by S. J. Tucker & Phil Brucato

3 track album

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Had to explain to Princess Marigold this morning that stupid humans broke the world and she can't go out on the catio for the next few days. ACs and filters are going full-blast, and Angry Bob's words ring prophetic once again: youtu.be/JYuj_QpklaE?...

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Hardware — Angry Bob

YouTube video by Jonathan Kennedy

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Block list for Trump regime government accounts. How to Dismantle a Dictatorship, Step 4: Block validation. #3E bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When Mr. Bones finally has that long-delayed meetup with Big Orange, Natalie Harp deserves a massive class-action lawsuit, criminal charges, and a place in history alongside Lord Haw Haw, Hanoi Hannah, Baghdad Bob, and Tokyo Rose. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

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White House posts bizarre ‘Rick and Morty’-style cartoon of Trump and Vance

“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said in response to parody video featuring robot Chuck Schumer as a robot

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Linus, Marcie and Schroeder were autistic before most folks knew what autism is.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New Achievement: What the actual fuck, Carl?

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Every MAGAt acts like an 80s movie villain.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Happy Gotcha Day for Pixel and Hex, who joined our household three years ago today. I can't recall a single earnest spat between them, ever, and they still snuggle like kittens even as adults.

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