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Working on my graphic novel live, come say hi! Drink a cup of coffee with me :)

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🕷️ In the Spider’s Nest 🕷️

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🕷️ In the Spider’s Nest 🕷️

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The Juniper Tree by Litany in the Static Stream and Pre-save The Juniper Tree - Distributed by DistroKid

A stepmother. A stew. A bird that remembers everything.

"The Juniper Tree", adapted from one of the most brutal stories the Brothers Grimm ever put to paper. Dark folk ballad. Out Monday.

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#DarkFolk #BrothersGrimm #TheJuniperTree #FairyTale #DarkFairyTale #FolkMusic

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🌕 Blood Moon 🌕

Have you looked at the moon lately?

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#GretelAndHansel #BloodMoon #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #DemoOutNow

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🌕 Blood Moon 🌕

Have you looked at the moon lately?

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#GretelAndHansel #BloodMoon #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #DemoOutNow

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🪕 They’re dancing 🪕 

In a forest that wants them dead.

Watch Gretel & Hansel in motion—then play the Part One Demo on Steam:
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#GretelAndHansel #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #StylizedHorror #DemoOutNow

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🪕 They’re dancing 🪕 

In a forest that wants them dead.

Watch Gretel & Hansel in motion—then play the Part One Demo on Steam:
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#GretelAndHansel #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #StylizedHorror #DemoOutNow

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Red Hood in the Ashfall
She walks through the snowfall as if it were memory.
#DarkFairytale #GothicPortrait #EerieElegance #ShadowedMyth #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

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Okładka do komiksu, który na peryferiach wolnego czasu i umysłu powstaje od zbyt wielu lat. Ale już niedługo!
A cover to publication which grows on peripheries of spare time and mind for too many years. But soon!
#comics #indiecomics #comicart #comiccover #comicsbynight #horror #darkfairytale

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Free Amazon Ebook - No Kindle Unlimited Required ! The Cursed Bible - Book of Judgement - Go check it out ! #skybook #booktok #darkfairytale #witchcraft #freebook #fairytale #witch #hanselandgretel #dark

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Hartcliff - Highlights of my walk today #photography #landscape #Yorkshire #Penistone #Pennines #PeakDistrict #7km #Flâneur #psychogeography #DarkFairytale #RuralMarginalia #bw #BlackAndWhite #monochrome #SonyFE35f18

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This is a horror story set in a dark fantasy world… #darkfairytale #darkfantasy #hauntedhouse

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A complex psychological thriller. Adile is both a monster and a victim, making readers hate her, fear her, and ultimately feel sympathy for her. That kind of moral complexity is what makes the best dark fiction.
#darkfairytale #darkfantasy #hauntedhouse #urbanfantasy

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Alice: Madness Returns Gameplay – Twisted Wonderland & Dark Fantasy Horror Part 1
Alice: Madness Returns Gameplay – Twisted Wonderland & Dark Fantasy Horror Part 1 YouTube video by Gamestop Spot

#AliceMadnessReturns #AliceMadnessReturnsGameplay #PsychologicalHorror #DarkFantasy #HorrorGame #GothicGame #StoryDrivenGame #ActionAdventure #MadnessReturns #NoCommentaryGameplay #CinematicGameplay #DarkFairyTale #AtmosphericGaming #SinglePlayerGame

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Dark Fairy Tale Bedtime Story | The Kingdom’s Shadow
Dark Fairy Tale Bedtime Story | The Kingdom’s Shadow A weary king, a land torn by war, and a bargain that brings peace at an unseen cost. In this dark fairy tale, a kingdom is saved when its king trades away his shadow. The war ends, the land prospers, and life grows quiet—but something essential is lost. As grief fades and beauty becomes hollow, the king discovers that peace without shadow carries a terrible weight. This bedtime story is told in a gentle, soothing voice and is followed by a guided meditation designed to help you relax, reflect, and drift into restful sleep. Best enjoyed at night, with low light and an open mind. Perfect for listeners who enjoy: • Dark fairy tales • Bedtime stories for adults • Calm, atmospheric storytelling • Sleep and relaxation audio Let the story unfold, and allow yourself to rest beneath the kingdom’s shadow. 🌙 New sleep stories from Sleepy Bear uploaded regularly.

Dark Fairy Tale Bedtime Story | The Kingdom’s Shadow #DarkFairyTale #BedtimeStories #SleepyTime #Relaxation #CalmStorytelling

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Review | The Door Was Open: Short Stories — unveiling the dark side of Armenian womanhood Karine Khodikyan’s uncanny and inscrutable short stories focus on lust, love, and death, and all the dysfunction that lies between.

- twisted, abstract, and dark fairytales for a modern age, all of which centre womanhood in all of its facets.​"
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#TranslatedBooks #Armenianliterature #Armenia #WorldLiterature #WomenInTranslation #darkfairytale

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The Fabric Swan: A Forgotten Fairy Tale of Mystery and Transformation
The Fabric Swan: A Forgotten Fairy Tale of Mystery and Transformation Step into the enchanting world of The Fabric Swan, a forgotten fairy tale of magic, transformation, and hidden secrets. Follow the journey of a mysterious swan made of cloth, whose story weaves together wonder, sorrow, and unexpected lessons. Perfect for fans of dark fairy tales, mystical stories, and meditative storytelling. ✨ Listen, imagine, and let the tale unfold… Tags (comma-separated): The Fabric Swan, fairy tale, dark fairy tale, magical story, mystical tale, storytime, bedtime story, fairy tale animation, classic fairy tales, forgotten fairy tale, enchanted story, transformation story, whimsical story, short fairy tale, storytelling, fantasy story, magical realism, folklore, meditative story, calming story. #fairytalesleep #fairytales #bedtimetraditions

The Fabric Swan: A Forgotten Fairy Tale of Mystery and Transformation #TheFabricSwan #FairyTale #DarkFairyTale #MagicalStory #MysticalTale

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🖌️ Mouseskin 🖌️

A new character, freshly drawn.
Meet Mouseskin—soft edges, sharp eyes.
A face you’ll meet in Part Three.

#GretelAndHansel #CharacterArt #IndieGames #HandPainted #DarkFairytale

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🖌️ Mouseskin 🖌️

A new character, freshly drawn.
Meet Mouseskin—soft edges, sharp eyes.
A face you’ll meet in Part Three.

#GretelAndHansel #CharacterArt #IndieGames #HandPainted #DarkFairytale

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Not every wolf is a bad thing… some just watch 👀
#RedRidingHoodEnergy #DarkFairytale #BlueskyPost

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The Child Who Stayed | A Dark Grimm-Style Fairytale
The Child Who Stayed | A Dark Grimm-Style Fairytale Two children wander into the forest and meet the fauns who live there. All day, the fauns speak of one who is coming—someone who brings laughter, flying, and games. When he finally arrives, he is not what the children expect. Told in the style of the Brothers Grimm, The Child Who Stayed is a dark fairytale about wonder, choice, and the moment when one child follows the sky while the other returns home. A quiet story of enchantment and consequence, meant to be listened to slowly.

The Child Who Stayed | A Dark Grimm-Style Fairytale #DarkFairytale #BrothersGrimm #FairyTale #ChildrensLiterature #FantasyStory

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A dramatic, high-contrast illustration shows a confrontation suspended in a twisted forest. On the left, a massive monstrous figure emerges from darkness, its body hunched and partially fused with the roots and shadows of the trees. Its skin appears rough and decayed, streaked with blackened stains that drip downward like ink or sap. The creature’s mouth is open in a silent roar, exposing jagged teeth, while its pale, unfocused eyes suggest blind fury rather than calculated intent. One enormous arm reaches forward, fingers stretched wide, claw-like and heavy, cutting across the empty space between itself and its target.

On the right, standing on a gnarled tree root, is a small winged girl. She appears delicate and human, dressed in a long, simple gown that falls softly around her legs. Translucent wings extend from her back, finely veined and insect-like, catching faint light against the pale background. Her posture is upright and steady, hands held close to her chest, facing the creature directly. Despite her small scale, she does not recoil or turn away, embodying quiet resolve rather than fear.

The forest frames both figures like a living witness. Twisted branches arch overhead, and dark sap or shadow drips from bark and roots, visually linking the monster to its environment. The background remains stark and light, isolating the figures in a moment of charged stillness. The scene feels mythic and tense, balancing overwhelming force against fragile defiance, as though the forest itself waits to see which presence will define what comes next.

Keywords
dark fairytale, mythic standoff, winged girl, monstrous giant, twisted forest, scale contrast, defiance, gothic atmosphere, shadow, stillness

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Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

A dramatic, high-contrast illustration shows a confrontation suspended in a twisted forest. On the left, a massive monstrous figure emerges from darkness, its body hunched and partially fused with the roots and shadows of the trees. Its skin appears rough and decayed, streaked with blackened stains that drip downward like ink or sap. The creature’s mouth is open in a silent roar, exposing jagged teeth, while its pale, unfocused eyes suggest blind fury rather than calculated intent. One enormous arm reaches forward, fingers stretched wide, claw-like and heavy, cutting across the empty space between itself and its target. On the right, standing on a gnarled tree root, is a small winged girl. She appears delicate and human, dressed in a long, simple gown that falls softly around her legs. Translucent wings extend from her back, finely veined and insect-like, catching faint light against the pale background. Her posture is upright and steady, hands held close to her chest, facing the creature directly. Despite her small scale, she does not recoil or turn away, embodying quiet resolve rather than fear. The forest frames both figures like a living witness. Twisted branches arch overhead, and dark sap or shadow drips from bark and roots, visually linking the monster to its environment. The background remains stark and light, isolating the figures in a moment of charged stillness. The scene feels mythic and tense, balancing overwhelming force against fragile defiance, as though the forest itself waits to see which presence will define what comes next. Keywords dark fairytale, mythic standoff, winged girl, monstrous giant, twisted forest, scale contrast, defiance, gothic atmosphere, shadow, stillness Attribution line Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

Where the Forest Chooses Sides
Some threats exist only to measure what will not retreat.
#DarkFairytale #MythicConfrontation #GothicFantasy
#GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

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A humanoid figure with the head of a chicken sits low in the frame, staring directly forward with wide, bloodshot eyes that dominate its face. The eyes are unevenly lit, swollen, and rimmed with red veins, creating an expression that feels both terrified and confrontational. The beak is chipped and stained, smeared with dark, dried blood that trails down one side of the face and into the collar of its clothing. The feathers around the head are sparse and dirty, with small white feathers floating loosely in the air nearby, as if recently disturbed.

The figure wears a tattered, beige shirt that hangs loosely over a thin, slumped body. The fabric is stained with grime and dark splatters, blending into the filthy environment around it. The setting appears to be an interior coop or shed, dimly lit and enclosed, with rough wooden textures and shadowed walls pressing inward. The ground is littered with dirt and debris, reinforcing the sense of neglect and confinement.

Above the figure’s head, a torn, yellowed piece of paper is pinned or suspended, its edges burned or frayed. Written in bold, uneven black lettering are the words: “ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A LITTLE CHICKEN WHO LIVED IN A SHITTY LITTLE COOP.” The text reads like the opening of a children’s story, but its placement and tone clash violently with the disturbing image below. The contrast between storybook language and grotesque reality creates a feeling of cruel irony, suggesting a fable that has curdled into punishment rather than lesson. The atmosphere is claustrophobic, bleak, and deeply unsettling, charged with abandonment and warped innocence.

Keywords
dark fairytale, grotesque character, corrupted innocence, horror satire, confinement, psychological unease, bloodshot eyes, decay, fable subversion

Attribution line
Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™

A humanoid figure with the head of a chicken sits low in the frame, staring directly forward with wide, bloodshot eyes that dominate its face. The eyes are unevenly lit, swollen, and rimmed with red veins, creating an expression that feels both terrified and confrontational. The beak is chipped and stained, smeared with dark, dried blood that trails down one side of the face and into the collar of its clothing. The feathers around the head are sparse and dirty, with small white feathers floating loosely in the air nearby, as if recently disturbed. The figure wears a tattered, beige shirt that hangs loosely over a thin, slumped body. The fabric is stained with grime and dark splatters, blending into the filthy environment around it. The setting appears to be an interior coop or shed, dimly lit and enclosed, with rough wooden textures and shadowed walls pressing inward. The ground is littered with dirt and debris, reinforcing the sense of neglect and confinement. Above the figure’s head, a torn, yellowed piece of paper is pinned or suspended, its edges burned or frayed. Written in bold, uneven black lettering are the words: “ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A LITTLE CHICKEN WHO LIVED IN A SHITTY LITTLE COOP.” The text reads like the opening of a children’s story, but its placement and tone clash violently with the disturbing image below. The contrast between storybook language and grotesque reality creates a feeling of cruel irony, suggesting a fable that has curdled into punishment rather than lesson. The atmosphere is claustrophobic, bleak, and deeply unsettling, charged with abandonment and warped innocence. Keywords dark fairytale, grotesque character, corrupted innocence, horror satire, confinement, psychological unease, bloodshot eyes, decay, fable subversion Attribution line Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™

Chicken Little, the untold Story
Fairy tales rot differently when no one is listening.
#DarkFairytale #GrotesqueFable #PsychologicalHorror
#GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

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High Bank #photography #landscape #Yorkshire #Penistone #Pennines #sheep #farming #PeakDistrict #7km #Flâneur #psychogeography #DarkFairytale #RuralMarginalia #SonyFE35f1.8

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A surreal forest scene is bathed in an unnatural green glow, casting the entire environment in tones of sickly light and deep shadow. Twisted trees arch inward from all sides, their branches gnarled and heavy, while thorn-covered vines loop and curl through the air like natural traps. On the right side of the frame, an enormous black cat emerges from the darkness, its massive head and shoulders dominating the space. Its fur appears damp and matted, blending into the forest shadows, while its eyes burn a sharp yellow-green, fixed with predatory focus. The cat’s mouth is open in a restrained snarl, long fangs visible, suggesting threat held in check rather than immediate attack. On the left stands a small, slender humanoid figure in full silhouette, wings translucent and insect-like, glowing faintly as they catch the green light. The figure faces the cat directly, motionless and upright, as if engaged in a silent negotiation. Below them, shallow water pools across the forest floor, reflecting the eerie light and broken by stones and ripples that fracture the reflections. Mist, bark textures, and darkness layer the background, creating a claustrophobic yet enchanted atmosphere. The moment feels suspended, mythic and tense, as if the forest itself is watching the outcome of this fragile encounter.

Keywords
dark fairytale, giant black cat, winged figure, enchanted forest, glowing eyes, mythic standoff, eerie green light, surreal fantasy, ominous stillness

Attribution
Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

A surreal forest scene is bathed in an unnatural green glow, casting the entire environment in tones of sickly light and deep shadow. Twisted trees arch inward from all sides, their branches gnarled and heavy, while thorn-covered vines loop and curl through the air like natural traps. On the right side of the frame, an enormous black cat emerges from the darkness, its massive head and shoulders dominating the space. Its fur appears damp and matted, blending into the forest shadows, while its eyes burn a sharp yellow-green, fixed with predatory focus. The cat’s mouth is open in a restrained snarl, long fangs visible, suggesting threat held in check rather than immediate attack. On the left stands a small, slender humanoid figure in full silhouette, wings translucent and insect-like, glowing faintly as they catch the green light. The figure faces the cat directly, motionless and upright, as if engaged in a silent negotiation. Below them, shallow water pools across the forest floor, reflecting the eerie light and broken by stones and ripples that fracture the reflections. Mist, bark textures, and darkness layer the background, creating a claustrophobic yet enchanted atmosphere. The moment feels suspended, mythic and tense, as if the forest itself is watching the outcome of this fragile encounter. Keywords dark fairytale, giant black cat, winged figure, enchanted forest, glowing eyes, mythic standoff, eerie green light, surreal fantasy, ominous stillness Attribution Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

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The Green Accord
In the hush of poisoned light, courage stands still and waits to be judged.
#DarkFairytale #MythicEncounter #ForestNightmare #EerieFantasy #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

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🛒 Then & Now: Cart Death 🛒

See how this moment evolved from the original to the 2.5D reimagining in the Part One Demo, now live on Steam.

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#GretelAndHansel #ThenAndNow #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #DemoOutNow

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🛒 Then & Now: Cart Death 🛒

See how this moment evolved from the original to the 2.5D reimagining in the Part One Demo, now live on Steam.

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#GretelAndHansel #ThenAndNow #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #DemoOutNow

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December’s Bittersweet Read: The Bride of Death A fairytale that grows up—and breaks your heart a little along the way.

December’s Bittersweet Read: The Bride of Death— A fairytale that grows up—and breaks your heart a little along the way. #NotQuiteSuperhuman #NQSBookChallenge #DecemberReads #BittersweetReads #DarkFairytale #FantasyRomance

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☃️ Happy Holidays ☃️

Even the snowmen are dangerous in the forest.

See what winter has in store for Gretel in the Part One Demo, now live on Steam.

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#GretelAndHansel #HappyHolidays #IndieHorror #DarkFairytale #DemoOutNow

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