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Vignettes Master Post

Whomst? Hey, Tumblr! My name is Lea Lawson (@leals3), and I'm the creator of Vignettes! I Neil Breen'd this project and did all the things (save for the soundtrack I sourced from Tim Kulig, the open+close themes by Maria Damianou & myself, and the seven episode artworks are also by Maria!)

What is Vignettes?

It's a fully improvised short form audio drama! You read right, I wrote out loud and just had to trust that I'd find my way through each story

You'll get dropped into a situation (or an about-to-be-situation) and get to decide if the episode's char is a reliable narrator

You don't need to know any backstory to jump into any of these! That said, maybe read each episode's show notes before hitting play for CWs if you have certain triggers – episodes can be intense at times and I made these feeling grief so pls take care x

You're gonna fill in the blanks because I voice one character per episode and I don't give you context. Wait, was that char being literal or figurative? Wait, who are they talking to? Wait, did they survive?? Woah, is your theory about x episode different than your friend's? Maybe drawing your own conclusions is fun :)

The story part of the episodes only run sixish minutes, and with theme/credits only eight to nine mins long – bite sized audio, hooray! You have under ten minutes to spare, yeah?

I've solo'd this so it could be fun hearing what nonsense flew out of my mouth?

There are seven episodes to this show, and the total runtime is 59 mins so TBH this is very bingeable!

It's not just my voice, you'll also be treated to a full score and SFX!

Finally, it's my first time with full creative control of anything, and made this on a wing and a prayer. It's a little rough - but the point was the journey: raw and imperfect

Whenst? (I know that's not a word. Just let me do the bit). All episodes are out now! ^_^

Where to listen? Click to find your podcatcher links here

OR click an episode title below for individual links:

Episode #1: The Loop - They haven’t been here before. Or have they?

Episode #2: Hex Code - An audio log is played. Are their suspicions real?

Episode #3: Downfall - They decide their timeframes. Are they good at their job?

Episode #4: Speak When - They dared to speak up. Should they have?

Episode #5: Faces - Grief looms in any world. Does it hurt the same?

Episode #6: Glitch - They volunteer to test experimental tech. Was it worth the money?

Episode #7: Siphon - They are trapped by what they are. They are trapped by what they are?

And if you scroll down this Tumblr, or look through the hashtag #vignettes pod, you'll find posts with a little BTS of each ep & plenty of chatter in the hashtags too

Moonflower now has 13 reviews on Steam

Every single one of them has made me cry to read.

Thank you so much to those who have left us such lovely reviews.

It cannot be overstated how much things like wishlisting and reviewing helps a developer though.

Algorithms and internal systems weigh heavily to how many of those we have, the more we have the more the sales platform actually shows our games to people.

Getting positive reviews not only helps others to decide to buy the game but reading your love for our game is a beacon against every thoughts of self doubt and the imposter syndrome of creation.

Smolder in new a new lace thong!!

If you’re a freelancer, coach, photographer, designer, or any kind of solo creator, you’ve probably felt the pain of clunky client tools and long ugly forms 😩 HoneyBook and Typeform are popular, but a lot of us are looking for cleaner, prettier, and simpler alternatives!

I’ve been exploring CueCue lately and these two features are seriously impressive 🔥

HoneyBook Alternatives – Solo Service Pages 💼✨

HoneyBook is powerful but can feel overwhelming and expensive for solo creators. CueCue’s Service Pages are much cleaner, more beautiful, and focused. You can create stunning pages to showcase your services, packages, and booking options with full design freedom 🌟

Perfect for photographers, coaches, designers, consultants — anyone who sells services and wants a high-converting page without the headache. Full guide and comparison here: HoneyBook Alternatives – Solo Service Pages

Typeform Alternatives – Simple Lead Forms 📋💕

Typeform is nice but can feel over-designed and slow sometimes 😅 CueCue offers Simple Lead Forms that are clean, fast, and actually pleasant to fill out.

Great for client intake, discovery calls, workshop sign-ups, or email lists — without the unnecessary complexity. Learn more about these lead forms here: Typeform Alternatives – Simple Lead Forms

If you’re tired of complicated tools and just want something simple, beautiful, and actually made for solo creators — CueCue is worth checking out 💕🌟

Sometimes I wonder if it’s even normal — at my age, with my life, with a child in one hand and a hundred tasks in the other — to still believe I can make something happen.To still dream.And I don’t mean vague daydreams.I see the film in my head before I’ve even finished the final scene.I see the Pinterest board, the kind you scroll through and get lost in.I see the reader, who doesn’t yet know that this story will shift something deep inside them.But real life isn’t that kind.One day the kid’s sick.Another day the internet’s down.The next — I’m too tired to write a single word.And still… I keep going.Because the truth is — dreaming in this world isn’t a privilege.It’s resistance.To hope when the algorithm drowns you in “recommended” content run by bots, hype, and fake “success” stories — that’s a fight.I’m learning to be everything.The writer. The marketer. The designer. The screenwriter. The critic. The psychologist.Because without that — I simply don’t exist.Without that — my stories stay locked inside my Notes app.But with it? There’s a chance. A small one, but it’s real.Yes, some people already have an audience.And maybe their content is way worse than mine — but it sells, because they have a name.And I don’t.I only have reality.But I also have belief.In the text.In myself.In stories that deserve to be seen.And maybe…Maybe that’s still enough.