My name is Archer. I like proximity to my mother, even in the most inopportune places.
Privacy is a myth. I checked.

Good job, Archer.
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Disbelieving in Trees Welcome to the Forest. Your hour starts now.

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Sunday flash fiction, and it’s about trees on Mars 🌿
“Disbelieving in Trees” — on belief, survival, and a question a child asks that no one can answer.
Welcome to the forest. Your hour begins now.

Late to Her Own Funeral Nobody told her she was dead until the bulletin was already printed.

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Hot Water After the Apocalypse Hot water. Good coffee. No one trying to stab her.

The prophecy covered the Sword of Winter's Memory, the nine seals, and the desolation of the Blighted Marches. It did not cover hot water.

New splash fiction for Easter Sunday — because resurrection deserves a long soak. 🛁✨ #twice-toldtides

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Somebody Save Me What if your patient takes a fear of flying to a whole new level?

Somebody Save Me
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Somebody Save Me What if your patient takes a fear of flying to a whole new level?

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Salt Logic A retired NOAA scientist. A buoy that said sorry. A frequency he can't unhear.

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Book Review: Hidden Truth, by C.D. Steele Steele clearly knows how to weave together complex story lines, and the dialogue throughout the book felt rich and convincing. He also demonstrates a willingness to tackle difficult subject matter …

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Book Review: Dragon Kin’s Blood by Jo Jo Gatenby Overall, this is the kind of fantasy you can sink into without emotional whiplash or relentless grimness. The adventure unfolds steadily, the characters are enjoyable company, and the world hints a…

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String Theory In which a genius explains the universe, and only one of them understands it...

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Message me. I write for the Star Trek Family ezine. I’d love to interview a “below the lines” person.

I mean, the corridors of the Enterprise D are pretty walkable as well. Fewer shopping opportunities though. Either way? Occasional trips to Risa are a must.

Scientific Context of Star Trek: TOS // #startrekthecruise // #startrek // Star Trek the Cruise IX YouTube video by UltimatDJz Playz

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Melissa Bartell | Substack Splash fiction from The Bathtub Mermaid. Speculative stories, remixed myths, and the rare sweet thing with teeth. New stories every Wednesday. Click to read Melissa Bartell on Substack. Launched 12 da...

I’m really bad at promoting my own stuff. I write speculative flash fiction. I have a blog and a podcast but I’m now on Substack to try to broaden my reach. I’d love it if people would subscribe and share. Most of my content will be free. missmelysse.substack.com

Frantic by Brent Bradley Frantic by Brent Bradley by Lonestar Literary Life. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

A delusional warning. A deadly AI bill. 72 hours to stop disaster. Enter to win Frantic, the techno-thriller racing against power and time. @lonestarlit.bsky.social
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Book Review: Under Vixens Mere by Kit Fielding Under Vixen’s Mere is one of those novels that quietly gets under your skin and then refuses to leave.  From the opening pages, the prose immediately stood out to me. It’s spare without ever feelin…

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But we need more training to fix ICE, am I right?

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I've been reviewing books for DECADES, but this is my first audio capsule-review. The Locked Room by #HollyHepburn

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Book Review: A Treatise on Martian Chiropractic Manipulation and Other Satirical Tales by Lisa Fox About the Book: A Treatise on Martian Chiropractic Manipulation and Other Satirical Tales Human beings are flawed creatures, and humor is the perfect means to exploit the endless fodder of o…

Read A Treatise on Martian Chiropractic Manipulation and Other Satirical Tales by Lisa Fox this month and really enjoyed the range. Satire, speculative fiction, social commentary, and stories that are quietly unsettling @lisafox10800.bsky.social Full review: www.bibliotica.com/2026/01/book...

Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible Join us to Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country. We will talk with local an...

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Night 8 — Hope & Shared Light: We light this candle to affirm our hope for the future and the light we create together. May these eight flames guide us toward possibility, courage, and the promise of a more just world. #uuhanukkah #humanisthanukkah #projectmenorah

Night 7 — Community & Care:
We light this candle to affirm the strength we find in community. May its glow remind us that care is a shared practice and that none of us walk alone. #humanisthanukkah #uuhanukkah #projectmenorah

Night 6 — Courage & Repair
We light this candle to affirm our courage to face truth, seek repair, and begin anew. May its
light help us move through fear with honesty and hope. #uuhanukkah #humanisthanukkah #projectmenorah

Night 5 — Compassion: We light this candle to affirm our choice to meet one another with compassion. May its
warmth remind us that kindness can transform even the heaviest days and deepen our connections.

Night 4 — Stewardship of the Earth : We light this candle to affirm our responsibility to care for the earth. May this small flame inspire us to protect our planet with humility, gratitude, and mindful action. #uuhanukkah #humanisthanukkah #projectmenorah

Night 3 — Justice: We light this candle to affirm our pursuit of justice in all its forms. May its glow strengthen our resolve to challenge harm, repair what we can, and stand beside those whose voices have been overlooked. #uuhanukkah #humanisthanukkah #projectmenorah

Night 2 — Equality : We light this candle to affirm our dedication to equality, dignity, and fairness. May this flame guide us toward a world where every person is valued and every life is treated with respect. #uuhanukkah #humanisthanukkah #projectmenorah #messytable

A panel from "I'll Be Home For Hanukkah," a story in DC Comics' 2025 Holiday special I SAW MA HUNKEL KISSING SANTA CLAUS, by Jadzia Axelrod, Hannah Templer, Bex Glending, and David Lanham, in which Galaxy and Argus fly through the skylight of the apartment they share with Kat, who is removing spent candles from the menorah. Narrator: HOURS LATER... Galaxy: SORRY I'M LATE--THERE WAS A HYPERINTELLIGENT MONKEY MAN WITH AN ARMY OF INSECTOID ROBOTS DOWNTOWN. Argus: TRULY A REGRETTABLE CIRCUMSTANCE. Kat: TAYLOR. YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER EVERY JUSTICE LEAGUE SUMMONS, YOU KNOW?

Hanukkah with Galaxy: Night 1

Steve isn’t here anymore, but he always posted this picture on Hanukkah so I thought we could carry on his tradition and remember him.

Makeba - Radio Edit

#MusicAdvent #alphabetical Day 10 (delayed)

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