(Timeline Tuesday #124)
Shaowls are a unique species of bird from a distant timeline. Unlike birds from this reality, they are not covered in feathers, but instead sport a coat of ultra-thin metallic scales that shimmer in the light. A shaowl can change the color of these scales at will, shifting them to blend with their surroundings, or to create a fearsome display. While this creature usually tries its best to stay hidden by sporting neutral tones, it will sometimes erupt in ...
2023-12-12 16:10:40 +0000 UTC
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Trevor’s Hanukkah has been a fun ordeal, packed with delicious food and great conversation, but now he’s exhausted and his family is begging him to spin the dreidel. Trevor finally gives in and ends up the big winner, collecting more foil-covered chocolate coins than he knows what to do with.
This is Hanukkah gelt, and Trevor’s not convinced that the taste of these old, cheap chocola...
2023-12-07 15:56:38 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #123)
Egglords are a species of incredibly powerful invertebrate from a distant timeline. They are light purple in coloration, a hue that covers the entirety of their long, thin bodies. This creature sports a head with two eyes, a nose and a mouth, and are moderately intelligent. These creatures are known for the hovering cracked eggs they hide within, and while their oval shells are not technically part of an egglord’s body, they’re rarely seen without th...
2023-12-05 20:16:54 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #122)
As far as crustaceans go, stackles are certainly one of the most unique to ever arrive on our timeline. These creatures are flat and round, perfectly circular and featuring a hard edge to their bodies that creatures a distinct, puck-like shape. They come in a variety of hues, always vibrant and full of color. The hues of a stackle colony are dispersed evenly across their population, always filling in the space where a particular color is lacking.
S...
2023-11-28 16:05:50 +0000 UTC
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aw yes, black friday the most capitalist day of the year. here we are to hear the BANG OF THE STARTING BELL TO SHOP AWAY let the dang games begin. i think most buckaroos have conflicted feelings about this season, which is okay. as we trot this earth we are struck by all kinds of things that give us conflicted feelings, 'conflicted feelings' is basically a summary of the entire human experience on some level
fortunately we have ART to process all of these ways, taking the c...
2023-11-24 15:22:41 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #121)
Windials are a species of large reptilian animal. In many ways they resemble the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth of our timeline, and they are likely from some variation of this period that broke off onto another layer of reality. They walk on two feet, with smaller clawed arms positioned on the front of their bodies. They also sport a long swinging tail, a ridged-back and are covered with scales. Windials are typically orange and yellow in colorati...
2023-11-21 15:58:52 +0000 UTC
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Kira and her friend are torn over where to eat lunch, and they finally resort to flipping a coin. The result sends this pair out for a great meal, but on the way back home they discover their other restaurant of choice was overrun by a terrible rash of food poisonings. In other words, they got lucky.
Kira is grateful, but she quickly starts obsessing over just how grateful she should be, c...
2023-11-15 16:06:10 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #120)
Hypnoflies are a species of insect from a nearby timeline. They are small—approximately one inch across—and circular. Their bodies are a specific hue of pale pink, and from these bodies four lavender wings protrude. These wings flutter wildly, buzzing at incredible speeds as they carry the hypnofly from place to place. Because most flying species on this timeline feature only two wings, observing hypnoflies can be a beautiful sight to behold.
M...
2023-11-14 16:44:36 +0000 UTC
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On a trip to the local museum, Josey finds herself faced with an unexpected predicament. Despite paying for her ticket, most of the art has been hidden away and reserved for those using a subscription service called Content Cube. Frustrated, Josey subscribes, but this leads to a whole other series of disappointments, from excessive commercials to disastrous corporate sponsorships.
As Josey...
2023-11-08 16:51:13 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #119)
Groads are a large amphibious species from a nearby timeline, similar in appearance to the natural frogs and toads of our reality. An adult groad is approximately three feet in length, not including their elongated legs. This animal is light green in coloration, with random spots and bumps of darker green that cover their body. An easy way to tell them apart from their natural amphibious cousins is the enormous mouth that stretches from one side of a gro...
2023-11-07 18:18:27 +0000 UTC
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this is such a fun classic tingler to revisit. usually topical tinglers are difficult to trot back over because you end up thinking ‘well i understood this at the dang time but now why do i care about some random senator with a scandal about kissing bigfoot?’. honestly i think this is fair reaction but as man name of chuck I LIKE ART THAT CONNECTS TO A MOMENT IN TIME. it is okay for art to change and mutate and it is also okay for it to stay pinned to a moment. when it is pinned like this...
2023-11-02 19:59:02 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #118)
Vocks are a frightening species of voidal creature who are home to no particular timeline, instead hailing from the empty spaces between worlds. The exact appearance of a vock will vary slightly, but they follow the vague characteristics and basic form. These creatures are made up of a singular, craggy body. They feature a cluster of eyes on the front of their rounded frame, as well as a small mandible mouth. Vocks will have two or more pincered arms, an...
2023-10-31 16:47:48 +0000 UTC
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Nick loves Halloween, but this season he’s finding himself disconnected from all the spooky fanfare. Now that he’s in his mid-thirties, he’s feeling nostalgic for all the past fun and games, specifically all those nights spent running around in the dark, filling a bag with candy.
When Nick hears about an adult trick or treating neighborhood, his curiosity it piqued, but when he arriv...
2023-10-27 15:30:35 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #117)
Cardsharks are a sentient energy force tethered to large collections of flat rectangular cards. While these cards constitute separate physical objects, they all work together to create a single cardshark. The cards themselves are stark white, without any variation, although it is believed distant timelines contain cardsharks with intricate patterns across their cards (this has never been observed in our reality, however). The cards are paper-thin and fea...
2023-10-24 15:23:59 +0000 UTC
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AUTHORS NOTE: thank you so much for supporting my way and for joining me on this new adventure with upcoming release of horror novel BURY YOUR GAYS. this tingler is FREE as a gift for your continued support of my unique way as we shine light into the void together. if you enjoy then please consider preor...
2023-10-23 15:39:41 +0000 UTC
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aw heck do i love the spooky season it is probably my favorite time of year. as buckaroos know i am a horror fan and the fact there is a whole month dedicated to a single GENRE is kind of amazing to me. it is not like may is SCIENCE FICTION MONTH or dang march is HISTORICAL FICTION MONTH. only thing that comes close is ROMANCE around valentines day which is pretty dang neat but hardly has the kind of turn out you see for halloween, i mean buckaroos get their halloween going all october long.<...
2023-10-18 21:36:46 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #116)
Ampler are an insect species from a nearby timeline who bear a striking resemblance to the ants of our reality. They are small and red, with a three segment body and six legs built to carry them over nearly any terrain, including across ceilings or up walls. Their heads sport a mandible-equipped mouth and a pair of small white eyes. The most notable difference between an ampler and an ant are the large protrusions that sprout from this creature’s head....
2023-10-17 14:53:39 +0000 UTC
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After moving halfway across the country to a house he’s never seen, Kenny has his work cut out for him. He’s been tasked with fixing the place up before his family arrives, but there’s more than just a few broken windows and creaking boards that need work. This place has a bad vibe, a haunted vibe.
Moans in the night are commonplace in this mysterious abode, but when Kenny tracks dow...
2023-10-11 13:38:42 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #115)
Toppat’s are a parasitic invertebrate who are known for their strange and unique shells. This shell is constructed from sturdy fabric and closely resembles a natural hat from this timeline, featuring a cylinder body between four to twelve inches tall. This shell will sport a small brim that runs the entirety of its opening, and decorative bands in various colors will also streak this length in circular fashion. The toppat shell is not actually sewn or ...
2023-10-10 14:06:21 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #114)
The Tank is a singular entity across timelines, and while it is certainly likely there are more Tanks out there, none have yet been discovered. The Tank simply appeared in our reality one day.
In most ways, The Tank does not seem to be a living thing, instead appearing as a construction made from glass and metal. It appears to be a twelve foot wide by thirty foot deep space, with a solid roof and platformed floor. There’s a door at one end of The...
2023-10-03 13:28:00 +0000 UTC
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big day in the tingleverse as i have collected some MUSIC AND SOUND based tinglers to release as paperback called THE SOUND OF POUND. of course i have been thinking 'how the heck are we gonna celebrate on patreon?' and decided to post one of my favorite stories not just of the bunch but EVER.
to tell you the truth i am not entirely sure why i like this one so much, usually i am personally drawn to meta tinglers that break the fourth wall and zoom all over the dang place, but this one is...
2023-09-27 17:16:12 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #113)
Swaths are enormous, towering creatures from a distant timeline. They possess natural animal intelligence, and are quite gentle. They often exhibit curious personalities, similar to the temperament of a natural cow. Swaths stand at approximately 7 to 8 stories tall, carrying themselves on two thick legs. These legs lead to a large, fur-covered body that is oval in shape, as well as a round head attached to the front. While this head sports a nose and ear...
2023-09-26 14:42:50 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #112)
Blocksnakes closely resemble the snakes of this timeline in many ways, although in technicality they are not reptilian creatures. This species comes in a variety of green hues, from dark forest shades to brilliant limes. The do not have scales, but are instead covered by a featureless, pseudo-plastic material, which creates a series of perfectly cubed body segments. These segments are always positioned together, but close inspection reveals they are not ...
2023-09-19 14:41:43 +0000 UTC
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old chuck has a busy calendar these days, puttin out dang books all the time and even doing dang BOOK TOURS to support them. who would have thought us buckaroos would trot so far together? yes it is true my life has been hectic lately but these times come and go. so the best you can do is appreciate them when you can.
but it is almost important to take a moment FOR YOURSELF to check in and say ‘how are you feeling bud? how is your time? is it took much or too little?’ this is a way ...
2023-09-14 21:06:40 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #111)
Pom-Pops are a delightful species of colorful, friendly creatures from a nearby timeline. They stand approximately two feet tall and are covered in thick, hairlike extensions that obscure the rest of their body. This creates a distinctly mop-like appearance. These extensions (also called hairs, although they technically do not fit this classification) will grow in three distinct hues, and when hanging together they create a vibrant, rainbow-like look. Po...
2023-09-12 19:53:08 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #110)
Soupers are a unique species of fungi from a nearby timeline, collected years ago by humanoid timeline travelers who entered their reality on a mission of science and exploration. While the movement of species between timelines is strictly regulated by government agencies, this particular transfer was relatively simple once the advantages of cultivating Soupers were understood.
Soupers are not a sentient or intelligent species, exhibiting that same...
2023-09-05 15:43:26 +0000 UTC
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Bobbi’s searching for inspiration at the local chocolate milk shop, heading out to cook up a few new short story ideas with a friend. Unfortunately, this typically productive location has become quite distracting thanks to the seasonal arrival of pumpkin spice lattes, which Bobbi despises.
Hoping to seem cool and counteract the extreme basicness of this situation, Bobbi orders a cup of r...
2023-09-01 15:17:10 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #109)
Borlos are hairless, blue-skinned travelers from a distant reality. They are timeline explorers by nature, although this description implies a sense of adventure that’s far from the average Borlo personality. In truth, their movements between timelines mostly resemble those of a spoiled vacationer.
This species features a pear-shaped head, their elongated cranium sporting two stark white eyes and no nose. Their mouths are thin and lipless. Borlos...
2023-08-29 14:38:17 +0000 UTC
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It all starts with a nightmare, a terrifying vision of Jorbin Peterson at the bottom of the ocean with a talking lobster. Soon enough, Jorbin wakes and begins a fateful journey that will put his wildly inconsistent and belligerently hateful philosophies to the test, challenging everything he thought he knew about himself.
Now followed by a strange manifestation in the form of a handsome, s...
2023-08-24 14:20:56 +0000 UTC
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(Timeline Tuesday #108)
Ramice are a species of rodent from a nearby timeline, and in many ways they are nearly identical to the mice of this reality. The creatures are small mammals, covered in hair and sporting a long, slender tail that extends out behind them. They crawl and scurry on all fours, often building nests in an area where they can find ample food scraps from careless humans. Of course, ramice also live in the wild, but this is not their preference as out in the fo...
2023-08-22 14:29:30 +0000 UTC
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