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[ladzwriting]

THE CRADLE OF ETERNAL NIGHT is Out TODAY!

I started this story back in 2017, and today in 2024, The Cradle of Eternal Night is available for you to read. It’s my standalone sapphic fantasy romance horror about a bard and witch on a quest to return the celestial lights to their world swallowed by darkness. So far, it’s been called hopeful, disgusting, beautiful, evocative, and beautiful. Basically, it’s a dark fantasy romance that only I…

[burgycreeper405-blog]

after almost 13 hours of doing this (with breaks obviously) I FINALLY FINISHED IT AAAAA

here's a micro4 art/s that was supposed to be for yesterday but got a bit late bcux of how long this fncking took bruvs holy sh1t

1st drawinf is they on the hotel oj's rooftop watching the beautiful sunset

2nd is the lake's dock

and 3rd is just a walk in the forest

[dandiesindanger]

Today Dandies in Danger celebrates its 5 year anniversary! What started as a game between friends has flourished into the podcast it is today because we decided to take a risk and record our adventures to share with the world.

Playing in a fantasy space together is so genuinely fun. We've enjoyed watching each other grow over the years, both as artists and as individuals. It’s an honor to be able to pass off each arc to the next storyteller and trust that they can capably lead us on a thrilling adventure and continue to add to the rich world of Dandies.

We are very lucky to have found a group of unique individuals whose talents meld together so well. This podcast takes a lot of hard work, and each of us throws our entire self into making sure Dandies is the best it possibly can be. It's a pleasure to have such reliable and understanding friends.

Thank you, dear listeners, for accompanying us on this journey. We hope you will continue to do so till the end. Your support seriously means the world to us!

Art by @chessalbaneze

[w1n3bunny]

Can you draw Doofenshmirtz? I want to see him in your style

* tumblr only wantz one thing and it'z fucking disgusting/j

* i hav never drawn doof before so this iz a page of me mostly figuring out how to phin-art-style-ify and color him lolz

* erm yea ! the man !!!!!!!!! here u go anon !!!!!!!!! sorry if theze are lackluster ! (doez an apologetic lil dance)

[nythtak]

The worst day of Oliver's life is turned on its head when his mum tries to eat his best mate.

Turns out? Oliver had an extra layer of reasoning for lying about his family.

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Felix is absolutely positive about…three things. Yeah, let’s go with three. Good solid number, and he's always liked triangles best.

First, Oliver is a man-eating, variably shark-toothed ghoul. Second, there’s a part of him - and who fucking knows how potent that part might be on any given day - that wants to tear Felix to pieces and gobble up every last scrap (dick very much included). And third-

Felix is kinda into that.

[jeksburyofficial]

My Dandies in Danger stickers have arrived!! The only problem is not having something permanent to put them on, but I'll figure it out eventually!

[wyattlife]

Guys I drew my fursona

@notakoollad stop slandering my ass

[elapsed-spiral]

Title: Power Out Rating: Teen Pairing: Ed/Stede Summary:

There was never a good time for a power cut but the middle of a random Tuesday in April was as good a time as any. Ed still scowled when his TV switched off, taking Harry and Sally with it.

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Ed loses power. Power Cut Support Officer Stede Bonnet comes to the rescue.

[ufonaut]

st michael's mount, cornwall, with @slaapkat today (26/09/2023)

[godblessyoublackemperor]

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[ladzwriting]

Welcome!

My name is Jo, publishing as Ladz, and my pronouns are they/them. I write genre fiction, whether it's dark fantasy, horror, fantasy, or some mélange of all three. They're all intended for adult audiences, and I recommend checking out the content warnings for each before diving in.

While I do try to share updates on my writing, this tumblr is mostly a space for me to find inspiration and quotes I relate to, get excited about the media I love, and boost work from my friends. itch | goodreads | amazon

Learn more about my work below!

Work Available Now

Ice Upon a Pier (April 11, 2023) A novella that's a retelling of the life and crimes of Richard Kuklinski. A lesbian contract killer indulges in an interview about the ways she's used ice magic to freeze time and get away with literal murder.

The Fealty of Monsters Volume 1 (March 12, 2024) Art by @t-hornapple. A gothic horror political fantasy retelling of the Russian Revolution with queers and vampires. Sasza Czarnolaski serves a human court, but no one knows he's a vampire. Sasza quickly learns that he will do anything to preserve peace in the Empire–including giving in to the monstrosity he spent so many years concealing from even himself.

Upcoming

The Cradle of Eternal Night (October 2024) Art by @pompoison. A standalone sapphic horror romantasy in which a bard and a witch fall in love on a quest to bring the light back to their dark world. Sapphic, magical, and tense, perfect for fans of Dark Souls and grumpy x sunshine romance.

The Institute of Manners (The Fealty of Monsters Volume 2 (2025) Art by @t-hornapple. The revolution is paused for now as our main cast goes to graduate school. Lessons include avoiding assassination attempts, uncovering the secrets of a despot, and staying on top of the rumors of a horror-worshipping cult and anti-imperial activities alike.

Writing is Hard (202?) A nonfiction craft book about things I learned about writing and publishing in the last decade between failing to get into traditional publishing and finding personal and creative satisfaction in self and indie publishing. Collected blog posts expanded with new wisdom.

I also have a whole bevy of short stories on my itch account, which is the best place to get my work if you want to leave a tip.

My author newsletter updates once a month on the 11th, usually talking about insight from writing, sales, new work, and includes a picture of my cat.

Feel free to ask me anything regarding my books, my short fiction, my self-publishing journey and anything else you'd care to know about!

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Mommy, Deadly by Ladz

goodreads

An office horror exploring the trope of "pregnant and in peril," which annoys me very much as femme-bodied agender person. The trope appears as such: It’s the end of the world and you’re pregnant. The story doesn’t seem to care as much though. The pregnancy is only relevant as the danger around the characters dictates or until the baby has to come. Or if there’s a reason all the hospitals need to be shut down (like during a zombie outbreak). It drives up the tension. It makes the villain extra villainous if they attack the pregnant person. It’s got little to do with the parent and their child. In fact, it might just serve to reinforce the stereotypes of feminine fragility and women needing unwarranted protection.

Mod opinion: This is a short story exploring pregnancy and the horrifying way people treat pregant people as objects. It's interesting and really fun.

[dandiesindanger]

Adrian's been having fun in the meat grinder this arc.

In order:

• Stabbed with the stem of a wine glass

• Bitten by taxidermy dog

• Hugged by spiky ghost armour

• ??? Find out tomorrow!

Art by @apropername

[slaapkat]

the way @ufonaut and I just spent 40min trying to open a bottle of wine because neither of us in our galaxy brained minds ever considered the possibility that a £6 bottle of wine would ever be corked until we gave up and went across the street in our pajamas to ask a very kind young bartender boy at a fancy hotel bar to borrow his corkscrew and then spent another 10 minutes trying to open it the proper way. all so we could properly watch the Flash Gordon movie <3

[pintsofguinnesmakeyoustrong]

"Perhaps as a citizen of the next century, a guest who has arrived ahead of time (the hostess is not yet up), perhaps simply a carnival freak in a gaping, hopelessly festive world, I have lived an agonizing life."

Vladimir Nabokov - Invitation to a Beheading