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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Something was knocking on those pipes up there. It could #well be zombies.

Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Sentenced to spend his #prime in a prison, Clyde gaze outside at the sun, newly risen, And marked the new day with some chalk on the wall And thought, in his cot, of refined alcohol

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Because there had been no word of an arrest relating to the murder in the lounge the prior night, any #delay in reporting would draw suspicion. On the other hand, a stabbing victim found inside his locked cabin looked incriminating.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Racing the elevator upstairs, he reached the third-floor hallway in time to #observe into which apartment she had entered. Approaching that door, he blocked the peephole with a bag of Chinese take-out and then knocked.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social At once, a jealous seagull #nation Erupts in cacophonous ovation, Claps the air then tries to stand A mile above the shining sand. As white confetti screws the skies Some imitate, some criticize.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “The weeds outside aren’t from our yard, Eunice. They’re called tumbleweeds because they #tumble. All those weeds outside came here from somebody else’s yard. Not our dirt patch. Somewhere upwind. Probably somewhere far upwind. Maybe from Texas…or even China.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips I reminded myself that I must not have an emotional #meltdown. This was ground-breaking science of an unprecedented scale. More than ever, I needed to be a part of it. I needed him to see that I was still a competent scientist.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips A final orange spark glowed briefly on a solitary black wick, and then exhaled a tiny #stream of smoke and winked out, joining the general gloom.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social Now approaching the throne, head bowed in pretended deference, his cat eyes flitted from side to side to acknowledge those awaiting his #signal. In lieu of a wink, he gave a sly smile, displaying a single fang. The agreed-upon signal would be his biting off the queen’s head.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social “No, no. Volpians are not interested in Earth as a permanent residence. It’s too far from Volpia. If contracted, however, we would gladly become custodians during the terraforming process but expect final #payment when the new residents take possession.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips He tried leaning against the door, but it seemed to press back, opening even further. Exhausted and realizing it was hopeless, he abandoned the #effort, shuffled back to his chair and then slumped into it. “No one there,” he said.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Mr. Locke tried to stand, but failed, the effort having triggered a fit of coughing. Both daughters looked alarmed, but Hannah rushed to his side, and made him sit back down. “Are you alright sir?” asked the geologist sympathetically. “Shall I #call 9-1-1?”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “A #month isn’t so long if you consider that someone needed to clean up all the blood,” Veronica reasoned.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips Meadowsweet smiled and replied, “And your own natural beauty is enhanced by the wood sorrel and oxlip in your garland, Sister. They #distract from the bald spots.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips Putting down the laundry basket, she latched the door and then dragged a kitchen chair to #wedge under the knob.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips "No, there’s something else. Laura and I have been hearing noises coming from outside. Right, Laura? Like something knocking on the #exhaust vent! Clunk! Clunk! Clunk!"

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips When he had insisted to the salesperson that the robot’s face be “ordinary looking, at best”, she had assured him that the “Alice” model was very average-looking, with relatively small eyes, wide nostrils and long #teeth.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips The next morning, as she was detouring around a stalled big- #rig, a gang of bandits had stopped Diana at gunpoint, pulled her out of the truck, then stolen it and all the supplies it contained.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips Calculating that the darkest night of the month was imminent, he made a #mental note to confirm that all his preparations were ready. It was during the new moon when the demons always attacked.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips However unpleasant the odor they daily imparted to the hallways and #elevator, he realized it must be a hundred times worse inside their apartment.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips Steeling herself with a #sigh, she exited the car and headed across the snowy yard. Something caught her eye as she neared the porch. “What are those yellow spots?” she asked over her shoulder.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips The bridge furnishings had plainly been designed for human operators: two chairs equipped with safety belts, levers for manipulating robot-limbs and weapons, and a control #panel with enough levers, knobs and lights to shame a casino.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips The head vanished, but no blood gushed forth, nor did the body #collapse. It remained both standing and bowed, like a scarecrow unmoored from its cross.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

@WIPSnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips #effective “Your final speech was very rousing, sir. Very #effective.” “More #effective than my strategy?” “I never said that, sir.” “But it’s true.” “We were very unlucky.” “Betrayed,” the general grunted through gritted teeth.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@vss365hq.bsky.social #vss365 #glove #haiku Who would like this glove, Married until recently? Fingers point nowhere.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@vss365hq.bsky.social #vss365 #broom At the sound of a horse neighing in the distance, she excitedly set down the #broom, pulled open the door, and stepped outside to scan the horizon.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@vss365hq.bsky.social #vss365 #console If Kyle was there—her lazy brother—she knew she would forgive him everything. They would patch things up on the spot; she would cry in his arms and he would #console her about losing Terence.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips "I believe I can reach your G-spot from here," he said, pushing the #button marked "G" for "Garage" with a mischievous smirk.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “Of course she’s there. Like all ghosts, she’s just thin. That’s how they pass through walls. But their flesh materialises in magic #soup. May I assume you already have #soup?”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “For someone who died recently, you seem pretty #adept already at being a ghost,” Meadowsweet snarked. “Myrtle said I was a fast learner.” “You’re one up on me. I still haven’t learned how to die.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Laura’s eyes lit up as she peered through the glass. “Are those faeries?” she cooed. “I thought you were lying when you said your #garden was full of them!” “Now you can see for yourself,” said Ben, folding his arms.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips As tears drained the last light out of his tired eyes, he would feel the familiar nudging of one of his faithful homunculi crawling into the bed to #snuggle at his feet. "Zat you, Yerglupp?" he would mumble, his eyelids too heavy to lift.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “Hotei is merely lazy,” countered Daikokuten. Still, he aimed the evil-warding #symbol on his mallet directly at the monk to check for an adverse reaction. “Knock it off!” said Hotei, struggling awkwardly to pout and chew rice at the same time.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social “Find your courage,” said Obsidian. “Embrace your gargoyle talents.” “Don’t look down, if that’s a problem. Focus on the moon above.” But poor Olivine was forced to close her eyes to keep her balance. Though her heartbeat throbbed in #panic, every other beat was love.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “New colonists, medical supplies, modern equipment, and fresh rations. Cause for hope, indeed. We’ll be heroes.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Before she could finish, another wave rocked the boat, prompting exasperated scolds of “Ebisu!” from several of the other gods. Daikokuten and Hotei had spilled their rice #wine, and Jurōjin and Fukurokuju were both forced to stoop to collect scattered chess pieces.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips "It’s like I told you, Bill. When the power went out and that cell door opened, I realized God was giving me a chance to start over. The man I was is dead, now. I’m not that man #anymore. I don’t want his name."

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips If the #Press Secretary should yawn As news correspondents look on, They should weigh before judging That when facts need fudging She awakens in the crack of Don.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “You likely won’t be needed,” said the #dark angel. “Sometimes they repent at the last instant as I nudge their conscience,” said his white-winged counterpart. “Timing is everything.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Putting down the laundry #basket, she latched the door and then dragged a kitchen chair to wedge under the knob. Suddenly, her baby squalled—his cry strangely muffled. Panicked, she began tossing out laundry.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPsnips (A child’s fable links Irontoe’s ancient trick with Troglodyte grudge-bearing as a way of explaining why their eggs are so #spicy.)

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Through the small window on his left, he could see that a crescent moon still hovered above the twilit #horizon, snagging the pale sky like a ghostly claw.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips “Leave me alone,” said Danny from inside the stall. This was followed by a long, wet, #sniff. “Hey, are you crying?” The hidden voice was strained, angry. “Everything’s your fault, Vick. It’s because you’re a cheater I’m in this mess.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Peel swelled with emotion. “It’s a #test, alright, Captain,” she exclaimed. “It’s a #test of our own humanity or willingness to compromise it! That creature in there may be the last of its species.”

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Secretly, Doris had to #admit he was right. Todd’s father must have spat out the mouth gag. Striding to the wall, she closed the vent to the cellar. “Just wind,” she said.

"Winds of Despair: Elemental Drabbles Volume 1" / "A Fantasia Divinity Anthology, Edited by Madeline L. Stout." Image of a dark haired woman dressed in an elegant, flowing lavender gown, walking along a beach or shore. A strong wind is lifting the woman's gown (though not her long hair).

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Some say the second plague had helped to make the Hive Mind's case, That #capacity for murder was what defined the human race; Or while heroes may be hard to find, they're easy to replace, And the enemy we should fear most will wear a friendly face;

Book cover, "Lockdown Sci-Fi #1, Black Hare Press Anthology" edited by Ben Thomas, D. Kershaw, S.N. Graves. Image shows a person from behind wearing a spacesuit, standing on a precipice staring at the sky. The sky vaguely implies a greenish planet nested in a green nebula.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips A strange #melody intruded onto her thoughts. It meant something. The sounds were words, although she couldn’t understand what was being said. Somebody was accusing her of something.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Subtle cues and instinct were enough to tell Joan that Patrick was attracted and aroused, but when the biosensors in her fingertips, eyes, ears, and nose reached the same conclusion, she felt a kind of #thrill. A girl still likes to be told.

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Shawn Mischief Klimek - Author @shawnmklimek.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

@wipsnips.bsky.social #WIPSnips Beginning to chant under his breath, the old wizard twisted a tiny latch on the seam of the egg-shaped box; then coiled springs slowly and simultaneously opened three sections of the outer shell, revealing within a polished black stone with red veins and speckles.

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