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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 29/09/2026

After barking most of the day because of construction outside of our apartment, I’d say he deserve a well night’s rest! #dogs #dogsofbluesky

Chance laying on his paw print pillow and blanket on the couch.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 27/09/2026

A good haul at Peddler’s Village today. A new journal, a workbook to improve my handwriting (cause it stinks!), and a brand new fountain pen, the Faber-Castell Essentio in aluminum black. I’d like to say that I’m good for now, but I’ll be back, momentarily! #journaling #fountainpen

A book titled, “The Lost Art of Handwriting Workbook”, and the Leuchtturm 1917 are standing up on the wall. My new Faber-Castell fountain pen box is propped up in front of them, with the pen itself, opened and lying on the countertop. The small box of ink sits with the open-faced box with the fountain pen.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 17/09/2026

To those that are playing Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on release day… #fireemblem #nintendo

A young boy, dressed up in a button down and salmon-colored pants, doesn’t look happy in the three pictures of him.

In each three pictures, a caption reads in order: “Congrats”, “Happy for you”, and “Nice.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 04/09/2026

Another journal completed (the one on the left), and I can’t wait to start writing in my next one! #journaling

Two journals propped up next to each other.

The journal on the left is a darker shade of green journal, with a leather belt strap keeping it shut, and two leather pieces on the right side of the corner.

The journal on the right is a lighter shade of green, and a complete solid color, with a silver hummingbird in the middle.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 30/08/2026

I’m at a family party on my wife’s side, with my fingers covered in dried up ink, and no one asked about it! #fountainpen

The “They don’t know” meme, where two couples are dancing together, while the main character, wearing a party hat, is standing in the corner by their lonesome.

The text on the image says, “They don’t know, but I inked my fountain pen today.”

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 27/07/2026

My first time at Tekko was a blast, and I hope to be back again next year! I picked up a LOTR-themed journal, my first solo RPG game, and acrylic characters from my favorite franchise, Fire Emblem, along with a Post-it, thanks to @daphnecomics.bsky.social! #solorpg #fireemblem

The cover of the solo RPG game, Don’t Play This Game. It gives you a dark layout, with what looks to be a monster looking through the screen.

A Post-it not with the design of three rabbits, two white and one black, standing in front of a large moon as they’re enjoying tea and the sky (I hope I got that right).

Above the Post-it, is three of the main characters from the game, Fire Emblem: Three Houses. From left to right is Dimitri, Edelgard, and Claude.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 05/07/2026

Chance’s first day at the beach! Can confirm—he did not want to go near the water at all. #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog, Chance, is standing on the beach, with the waves crashing behind him in the distance.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 21/06/2026

New pen and ink day for me! This time around, I wanted to treat myself with a different brand (typically have LAMY pens), so I chose the TWSBI ECO RG, and looking forward to writing with this soon! #fountainpen

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 18/06/2026

For those who may know: What would trigger users to be in the show more replies section? Yes, I use light mode during the daytime.

An eye crossed out icon with the text “Show more replies” next to it.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 28/04/2026

Forgot to mention that I got to start a new journal today! #journal #fountainpen

A dark brown journal with a tan strap keeping it shut is sitting on top of my white desk. On top of my journal is my LAMY Al-Star fountain pen, in a blue color casing.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 28/03/2026

I should’ve waited till my wife and I actually got to celebrate my dog’s birthday before adding this picture of Chance with his gifts! #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog, Chance, is standing next to his gifts, lying on the floor, that came from the gift bag with a “Big 10” sign. The gifts on the floor were five stuffed, flat toys, as animals, along with a box of toothbrushes, and treats for him. There’s a wood-burner behind him (we don’t use it), with a stack of booklets on a bookshelf.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 17/03/2026

Name your favorite book-to-movie film…

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 25/02/2026

Calm down Xbox app. Whatever braze is, I don’t like it. Since taking this screenshot, I got four more notifications from the Xbox app. #xbox

iPhone screenshot of the lock screen, where you see the two buttons to either turn on the flashlight or turn on the camera.

On the screen is a notification from the Xbox app.

Title: “Mobile Test Message”

Message: “This is a dummy message sent via braze, please capture a screenshot once you receive it. This should take you to the recently added gallery.”

This notification has been sent 9 times (and counting, since this photo).

You can faintly see my dog, a chihuahua, as the wallpaper.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 23/02/2026

Right there with you, bud—I don’t want to work this Monday, either. #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog, Chance, a chihuahua jack russell mix, is lying in his grey bed, with a wool grey sheet covering most of his body. We can only see his head and one of his paws sticking out of the covers.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 20/02/2026

This will forever be my favorite movie scene of all time. I tear up whenever Bilbo tells the dwarves they are welcome anytime you come visit him. #thehobbit #movie

It is a four-panel image from the near-ending scene from the movie, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies. Each panel shows Bilbo Baggins (played by Martin Freeman) in the center of the scene, with Balin (played by Ken Stott) in the background.

Each image, Bilbo is speaking and below is what he says in each panel.

First panel: “If you are ever passing Bag End, uh…”

Second panel: “tea is at 4.”

Third panel: “You are welcome anytime.”

Fourth panel: “Don’t bother knocking.”

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 23/01/2026

I really need to make another cheesecake soon! Looking through my camera roll, and I came across when I made this. So delicious! #baking

On a blueish green square place is a slice of cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries. Lying next to it is a fork to eat the cheesecake.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 21/01/2026

Currently going through a journal with writing letters to my future children, but I already can’t wait till I finish that one so I can write in this one. I love the little lobster on the front! #journaling

A light blue journal with a little red lobster in the center, covered in plastic, as I haven’t taken it out of the packaging yet. Leans into my computer monitor, with the LAMY Safari fountain pen, leaning in front of the journal.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 14/01/2026

I just know he was telling me to “Just take the damn picture.” #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog lying on the bed, facing the camera, where we see maybe 66% as the remaining 34% is burning in the blankets under him.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 10/01/2026

Let’s just see how the Indiana versus Oregon game is goi…oh damn!

Matthew Mcconaughey smoking a cigarette, looking somewhat down with eyes wide open.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 06/01/2026

Most of the time, I’m quippy; fast to come up with a retort, and quick on my creative ideas. But when it is time to sit down and put them all down on paper, I’m equivalent to Patrick from SpongeBob in this scene. #Writing #WritingCommunity

Patrick Star from SpongeBob is sitting on the ground, a board nailed to his head as he holds a hammer. Lying around him are a few hardware tools and some wood.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 05/01/2026

They are so snuggly; I love my chihuahua!

My dog lying on top of a blanket that had dog paw prints, bones, and misc dog words written on it.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 05/01/2026

Finished my Sunday with a good slice of chocolate chip banana bread! #baking

A loaf of chocolate chip banana bread and a slice of it all lying on top of a blue cutting board with the bread knife next to it. In the back of the picture is a fruit stand holding bananas.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 02/01/2026

Maybe 2026 is the year I finish things I have started in the past, even if it’s a game I played when I was very young. If only my young self could see me “hopefully” beat Donkey Kong 64, when I used to have dreams of completing back then! #gaming #videogames #nintendo

Me holding a green Nintendo 64 controller in front of the TV that has the start screen for Donkey Kong 64.

Text in the screen reads:

DK TV
Donkey Kong 64
Press Start
1999 Nintendo Game by Rare

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 31/12/2025

Probably my last post here for 2025. Who knows, I still have a few hours left. But to all, Happy New Years! One more picture of my dog to celebrate! This one’s one of my favorite! #dogs #dogsofbluesky

Chance is standing behind a wooden sign on the bottom that has the letters “DOGD” written on it.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 30/12/2025

I’m glad Bijan Robinson is blasting through the Rams defense, securing me the win for 5th place. #fantasyfootball

Teary-eyed Scarlett Johansson from the movie, Marriage Story.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 27/12/2025

From the producers that brought you Ice Road Truckers, comes a new hit series—Ice Trail: Walking my Dog Without Falling. #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog, Chance, stares down the icy trail, surrounded by trees and open fields.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 26/12/2025

It’s now becoming an annual gift my wife gets for me with my little fountain pen hobby. She bought me a brand new bottle of ink that I’ll get to use soon! #fountainpen

A bottle of kon-peki ink sitting next to its box on my counter. The bottle reads:

kon-peki
iroshizuku
50mil
Produced by PILOT

The box has the same writing, except it’s missing kon-peki.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 23/12/2025

It’s the holiday season, so it’s time to bake some chocolate chip cookies, which is my specialty (to me, at least). The other good news is that I had the time to do my daily journals before I got started on baking! #baking #journal #journaling #fountainpen

Two journals, with pens lying on top, sit on my desk. A red coffee mug sits next to them, and a motivational block saying “Just breathe” behind them. On top of that motivational block is a paper sign that has the letter “K” written on it in crayon.

The one pen is a LAMY Al-Star in a dark blue, matching the journal’s color underneath, while the other pen is a standard black rollerball pen, on top of a green/brown leather style journal with a strap to keep it shut. This is also my work-from-home desk, so there’s some computer wires around the background.

Two trays of freshly backed cookies sit behind the mixing bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough, with a small scooper leaning inside.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 07/12/2025

In case you were wondering, having one of these folding tray tables fall on top of your foot (with no shoes on) hurts. I’ll be expecting a nice bruise tomorrow morning.

A collection of folding tray tables in a rustic gray color.

This is the product image on Walmart. Link to product itself: https://www.walmart.com/ip/935994180?sid=23a1840e-8e61-4dec-b3f2-b8acfeb5485a

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 03/12/2025

One of my favorite genres for books to read is fantasy. Ever since I was a kid, I was always drawn to it, and I have to thank Redwall, by Brian Jacques, for it. However, for my love of fantasy books, it is time to admit that I have never read Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit.

A character in Family Guy, spraying the word “PHONY” in yellow paint, on Peter Griffin’s red car. The character turns his head back looking in disgust with the spray can in hand.

This character earlier in the episode of Family Guy, called Peter a phony, because he thought Peter was playing the electric piano well, when it was in fact Peter playing a pre-loaded tune the piano had loaded.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 01/11/2025

My horror movie for Halloween: my dog pulling me to the trail behind our house so he can go to the bathroom. #nature #photo

A dark view of a windy trail, with some lighting from the flashlight I was holding. Trees surround the pathway, with leaves to the side.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 22/10/2025

It’s a new journal day! I was excited to crack this open and start writing in it. #journal #writing #fountainpen

Sitting on my desk is a blue journal closed, with a LAMY Al-star fountain pen sitting on top of it. Also on the desk is a left-handed Field Notes journal, a knitted pot with a smiley face and a sunflower on top. The smiling pot is holding a sign saying, “Thank you for helping me GROW.” There is a gray block that has white writing on it. The two sides that you can only see have the sayings, “Keep calm” and “Just breathe”. On top of that, is a letter “K” written in crayon on a piece of paper.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 14/10/2025

A benefit of working from home is I get to enjoy having my buddy here with me! #dogs #dogsofbluesky

My dog, Chance, is lying in his bed, with a U-shaped pillow under his head. The upper part of his body is out from under the blankets, while the rest is covered. Making him look like a human sleeping in their bed.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 08/10/2025

I love how two different times of the day can really change the feeling of the same exact image. #photo #nature

A view from down the trail on a sunny day. A bridge is up ahead, where you cross over to continue your walk.

A look from down the trail, just when the sun was almost gone. The movement in the camera makes the dark atmosphere a little more spooky.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 05/10/2025

Forgot about Paper Apps: Labyrinth. My package arrived much sooner, and I got to try it, today! #solorpg #ttrpg

Four different Paper App games, by Gladden Design, are sitting on top of a placemat. In order left to right: Golf, Labyrinth, Galaxy, and Dungeon. On top of Galaxy is a dice pencil, where the top part of the pencil are dots from one to six, mimicking a d6 die.

Paper Apps: Labyrinth, sits on my laptop stand, along with the white d6 pencil that’s used to roll and play the game.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 30/09/2025

He’s just enjoying the last days of warm weather before fall season actually comes. #dogs #dogsofbluesky

Chance is lying on the back yard grass, looking out at our dry creek. Sunbathing in the warm final day of September, before he can’t enjoy it out here anymore.

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Bradley Michael @shortandsweetfiction.substack.com · 24/09/2025

What I hope for BlueSky is to connect with other writers, readers, gamers (both video games and tabletop roleplaying), and those who love to share pictures of their pets! So, to start it off: here's my dog, Chance! #writing #ttrpg #gaming #dogsofbluesky

My dog is doing what he loves best: staring at other drivers in neighboring lanes.

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