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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 22h

I’m thinking (and hoping) it has to be aloud. Cause I don’t want Biggie Smalls popping up in my house.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 22h

The power went out at my house for a bit and I had to go to the bathroom by phone light. And it got me thinking: do entities who are conjured by saying their name into mirrors get conjured by intrusive thoughts or just by actually saying the names aloud?

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Made my headband for my sexy Mothman Halloween costume and I’m irrationally happy. I think it looks more adorable than sexy, but still good.

A smiling woman with glasses and short blonde hair wearing a headband that has long thin black feathers sticking out of the top like moth antennae.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s in the lease when you rent an upstairs apartment that you have to be as loud as hell or you get evicted. My neighbor once assembled furniture at 3am.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

1) “Alternate Realty” was written about a cursed Zillow listing in Louisville 2)I wrote “Sunflower Lake” for my best friend. 3)”Jubilation Grove” was based on a nightmare. 4)”What Lies Beyond” is based on my bouts of insomnia. a.co/d/9P08QzK

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I used to grade standardized essay tests and this 5th grader wrote an essay about the food chain. They concluded it with “and you know what eat deer? Bears do.” And I just wanted to give up writing because I will never write anything that effortlessly funny.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My boyfriend is so funny. He’s like “I have so many blank notebooks. I have like 3.” And I, a writer, can see at least 15 semi-used notebooks in my room right now and that’s not counting the ones in drawers and at work and in my writing bag.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My spine just cracked like I wrung a roll of bubble wrap. Happy early birthday to me.

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Zachary Gillan @megapolisomancy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m guest editing the next issue of Agita; send me your weirdest <1000 word stories about weird art. Authors from marginalized backgrounds encouraged and prioritized. No AI bullshit. The weirder the better. agitamag.com/submissions/

Issue 3: Ekphrasis
Between October 17 and November 17, guest editor Zachary Gillan will accept submissions of weird flash fiction that features ekphrasis.
Ekphrasis is the verbal representation of a work of visual art.
Weird fiction is a verbal representation of the world, in order to unsettle it.
We want stories that live at the intersection of the two. Pieces that emphasize the eerie power of weird art, whether fully ekphrastic or embedded within a traditional narrative. How does the weird seep in as reality is doubly estranged from these two layers of representation? Cursed paintings, uncanny statues, haunted mezzotints-send us your stories of weird art.
Publication date: February 1, 2027

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Also in the land of bullshit, we had to change our forms we use at work because we can no longer say “quality control concurs with the local office” we have to say that we verified the local office information is correct. That’s the same damn things, just different words.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Like the actual rent amount is crazy anyway, and then like one place said the deposit could be up to 3 months rent. I’m so frustrated

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How tf is someone supposed to afford to move in to an apartment when there’s all these fees, deposits, plus deposits on utilities, plus trying to do fucking algebra to figure out what you’ll actually have to pay up front.

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · 29/09/2026

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Take it one step further: How could an adult write fanfiction? Quite easily. Take established characters you like and smush their faces together to make them kiss. It’s fun.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I think it’s time for new glasses for me because I read “good luck charm” as “our lice chum” and (I mean this as a compliment) I expect weird stuff from you, so I wasn’t too surprised, just wondering where you got the sticker lol.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I was only half awake when the hospital called me Friday and so as a result I scheduled a mammogram on my birthday. Fun times. Never let it be said that Sarah Matthews doesn’t know how to party.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Mind you, my writing group seems to genuinely enjoy my work and my contributions to our discussions, but that’s probably all an elaborate ruse so they can secretly laugh about how narcissistic I am.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Lol, that’s what I imagine my writing group discord does on a secret channel about me, but it’s not a source of comfort. I wish I had the power to turn my fear of everyone hating me into motivation.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

You’d think being a cat judge would be a great job for me, since I love cats and I’m judgy as hell, but no. I couldn’t rank cats. They are all the best cat. People? Yeah I can judge them. But cats are all wonderful. Same goes for dogs. And most other animals.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If I could simultaneously be in bed and in the shower, that would be great.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When I watched the Annabelle movies, I thought she was going to start out pretty and then get creepy as she turned evil, but her maker just crafted her pug fugly from the start.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’d like to be classy, but I’m like “you know what my bathroom needs? More novelty rubber duckies.”

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

That presumably opal necklace is gorgeous. And those lobster earrings are awesome. It’s like a feast of jewelry.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Eugene Clyde Bill Boyd Cordelia Spalding Joyce Kiebler

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ugh, I took my ADHD meds too late tonight because I had to drive for 2 hours in the dark and I didn’t want to fall asleep. Guess who’s not falling asleep!

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I try to come off as “pensive” and “lost in thought” in pics and it translates to “judgy”

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I got new author photos taken for my book The Tea Party from Hell and Other Stories (should be out next month!) I’m using this one because it fits the theme, but also because I look super judgy, like I just saw some bullshit go down outside and I can’t believe it.

A woman with short hair and glasses sipping tea from a cup and saucer while looking out the window of a used bookstore/coffee shop. She looks like she’s just seen some bullshit go down outside and she’s being super judgy about it.

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⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) @stinasdemons.com · 20/09/2026

🎃🎨 #hARToween26 Prompt List for anyone who wants to peruse it &/or start early. Will repost it on the 25th & 30th. We start Oct 1 Anyone is welcome to draw using all or any of the prompts, w one rule: *ABSOLUTELY NO AI* Use the hashtag for your art to pop up in the feed (link is in comments)

#hARToween Drawing Challenge Prompt List

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Something like “raged” or “whispered” or even “hissed” can add flavor, but like with most seasoning, you don’t want to dump the whole thing in there. Unless you’re just going for over-the-top, which can be valid.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I had a pillow like that marketed to me as a “reading pillow” because apparently face down, ass up, that’s the way we like to… Read…

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Not so much a single word, but the practice of not using “said” for dialogue tags. I don’t mind some variations, but if it’s like “ ‘I love you,’she articulated” that’s too much.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I have never felt so poor and shabby as when I went to The Container Store for the first time today. I will never be that organized even if I had the money. But my boyfriend keeps referring to it as “The Containment Store”, which sounds much cooler.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In every picture I’ve seen of that cat, it looks like it’s pissed off that it’s been discovered. Which is valid.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Every pic I see of this new cat, it looks absolutely pissed off that we found it. That does not mean I don’t want to pet and hug it.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Had a great night at open mic tonight, but hitting every red light in downtown Louisville had me doing the Kubrick stare all the way home.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I fucking hate when people are petty about things that don’t matter at work. Just another thing to control. Lick my butt crack, you pedantic dick.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My mind will not shut up at night and I’ve tried everything short of hitting myself in the head with a got dang hammer and that’s starting to look like a viable option.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The bar is on the floor and some men are sliding under it like a sheet of paper fresh from the copier.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ve lost the words to express my emotions. Like nothing explicitly bad is happening to me, but I still feel terrible in some indescribable way. I think it’s because I’m perpetually broke despite my decent job. Money supposedly doesn’t buy happiness but like I would be happy to afford things.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I am relatively straight, but every time I see one of these dudes, my straightness decreases significantly. Straight dating must be so bleak now.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ve not yet had the courage to eat at this food truck, despite the taco’s threats.

A hand painted food truck with a painting of a taco wearing a fedora and holding a smoking gun. The taco looks on edge. The taco has hands and feet.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On your birthday, may happiness surprise you like when you close the door to the medicine cabinet and there’s something behind you in the mirror. But something good, like a pile of money, or cake that you can eat without getting ill.

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SJ Townend @sjtownend.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HORROR STORY CALL ALERT! Bag of Bones Press is back in action and after your darkest stories for our next paid, charity anthology. Working title: STUCK. Details can be found here: www.bagofbonespress.com/submission-c... Please like and share!

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Person Deeply Stuck in Thick Mud

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

They say the most dangerous game is Man, but I say it’s eating White Castle before a long road trip.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m trying to release my idea of what I think good writing is and get back to the emotions I had when I was younger. The subject of my poems may not have deserved my words, but my emotions deserve to be expressed, despite their potential to be perceived as cringy.

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Sarah E. Matthews—Author Extraordinaire @superbfinch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Why is this hitting for me right now? Maybe because I used to feel so smart when I was a teen/college age and now I realize my folly.

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