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Michael Stokes

@stokeswriter

Screenwriter. Horror. Thrillers. Paw Patrol.

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The early morning sun, beams radiating out in a starburst pattern, rises above a field with trees and a rustic wire fence in the foreground.

The early morning sun, beams radiating out in a starburst pattern, rises above a field with trees and a rustic wire fence in the foreground.

Morning hike.

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The early morning sun, a shapeless glow in the upper right corner of the frame, shined down through a dark tangle of trees.

The early morning sun, a shapeless glow in the upper right corner of the frame, shined down through a dark tangle of trees.

Morning hike.

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A wooden gate opening onto the silhouettes of a tree and a deer lit by the early morning sun.

A wooden gate opening onto the silhouettes of a tree and a deer lit by the early morning sun.

Morning hike.

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A Pinter’s Tail.

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This is really kind of epic:

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The Thing
The Fog
Aliens
Tremors

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Stan Rogers! ❀️ The Mary Ellen Carter is my β€œtry and stop me” song.

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That is a brilliant comparison. Pomegranate journalism.

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The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice. As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree. Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich. Silencing us impoverishes the whole world. The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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There’s No Final Girl in Denial: What Your Favorite Slasher Says About You A brutal, blood-soaked breakdown of what your favorite slasher really says about you. No final girl is safe.

What does your favorite slasher movie say about you?

You might be quite surprised.. or really pissed off.

#horror #horrorsky #horrorfamily #horrorfacts

12.08.2025 23:53 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5

This just happened to us. Blood curdling pre-dawn yowls, begging for food she’d immediately turn her nose up at, and now… silence.

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Alt text included!

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Our Default Story Structure Is Literally Killing Us If you’d be willing to spend a few bucks a month to subscribe to this free newsletter, then please do consider supporting me by pre-ordering my upcoming...

Our standard three-act story structure tells us that things will get worse and worse, until some massive confrontation β€” after which they'll be great.

This expectation is really bad for us, especially when during this current traumatic moment.

My latest newsletter: buttondown.com/charliejane/...

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Rusted railroad tracks passing under a highway overpass under scaled grey skies with a small blue break in the clouds.

Rusted railroad tracks passing under a highway overpass under scaled grey skies with a small blue break in the clouds.

The β€œpassing through” places.

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TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

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The Spooklight It is better to be sincerely stupid than artificially intelligent.

New article! On mysteries, folklore, and the threat of AI: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-spookl...

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You make the ethereal cut so deeply. Beautifully, achingly observed.

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That was stunning.

19.04.2025 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, did you know there's an alternative to ChatGPT that makes sense economically and doesn't destroy the environment?
It's called English majors and they will happily fix all of your documents for the low price of health insurance and a living wage.

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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice β€” Guardian US Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions

apple.news/AwMKlvkn9SZ2...

07.03.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's not doomscrolling, it's just moisturizing with fear-sweat

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#WritingTips #writer #WriterSupport #writerhelp #writerlife

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Collecting recipes along the way.

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Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods
Trudeau: Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on $155B of U.S. goods YouTube video by CBC News

Full Trudeau press conference - is a masterclass in statesmanship and communication:
youtu.be/xiaACQpFUfE?...

02.02.2025 12:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We encourage you to access the following Los Angeles Wildfire Resources. Learn more at the link in our bio.

09.01.2025 04:16 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 84 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

We want to alert Guild members impacted by the wildfires that they may be eligible for emergency financial assistance through our partnerships with Union Plus and the Entertainment Community Fund. 🧡

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Shadow Cabinet A Positive Form of Opposition

The case for a Shadow Cabinet – a positive form of opposition.
snyder.substack.com/p/shadow-cab...

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The AI lab waging a guerrilla war over exploitative AI The tools Glaze and Nightshade are giving artists hope that they can fight back against AI that hoovers internet data to train. Are they enough?

Some artists suggested that we pin a summary of Glaze, Nightshade & other projects here. Instead, I will point them to Melissa HeikkilΓ€'s article on our lab and projects. It is the definitive story of who we are, how we got here, and why we do what we do.

www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...

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