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Submit to a zine for the first time

Everything is embarrassing anyways so just submit your writing somewhere people can maybe see it. This is my little horror vignette about a demonic possession in a Connecticut gas station! It's not at all perfect in my eyes, but it's also one of my favorite things I've done because it lives in the world and not just in a draft. And as a bonus I get to enjoy the design a cool editor invented to accompany my story and see it through their eyes on the page. I love zines!!! Share your art with your community and scene, be a part of the world!!!

@bumbythefool

Dec 18, 2024

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I felt good once

This was published a couple of years ago (I think? Idk) and it doesn’t make me cringe which is hot and rare. I’m proud of it!!

@pissbowling

Dec 16, 2023

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BEING VULNERABLE ONLINE AGAIN

shared some of my personal writing on my substack. i was terrified but it was received so super well 🥲

@honeydewbluue

Apr 17, 2025

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Open an art gallery

Been off this app lately cuz ive been busy opening an art gallery in my hometown (San Diego) called Deixis Gallery! Been such a wonderful experience so far. It’s so beautiful to see how community comes together to help with every step along the way. Friends came by and helped paint, do construction, a friend of mine built us some benches from scratch, and a bunch of amazing artists participated in the inaugural exhibition. So hyped, truly recommend. And shout out to allstnyc for the encouragement back when I first posted an ask about opening a gallery! 🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿also if you find yourself in San Diego, make sure to stop by! @deixisgallery

@bilalbikile

Jan 6, 2025

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Believe that someone is thinking about you when you think about them

I got an IG follow and message last night from a girl I knew in MIDDLE school (12+ yrs ago). I haven’t talked to or seen her since then, but she’d often pop up in my mind, the last time being just a few days ago. All I remember is that I used to enjoy talking to her. the first thing she said in her message was that for some reason, she’d think about me often, and also, for no particular reason… we barely knew each other back then So, we decided we’re gonna hang out soon - don’t know why, but it just feels right. 🔮

@bilalbikile

Feb 22, 2025

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Rural living

Spent a month in a cabin in a rural town in Washington state and fell in love. Spent my days gardening, writing, cooking, working out with logs and trees, just living the most simple life. Being back in a city makes me sick to my stomach now and capitalistic 🤮. It sucks.

@bilalbikile

Nov 14, 2024