I started this comic as a challenge to myself to create something new when the rest of my life seemed to be stuck. I try to create things that I enjoy, which means lots of books, cats, spiders, and general coziness. I've been grateful to have a little corner of the internet to put spiders in tea cups and write ghostly proposals.

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secretly a kitten wallflower 2
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as I have a blanket and book, and a cat, it’ll be a perfect day

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I started the comic when I was struggling with depression and a couple other things in my life. I hadn't drawn in a long time and I wanted to get back into it, so I thought a comic would be a way to encourage myself.

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    best turtle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    leather. useless in the cold and the heat

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    I spend about two to three hours a week brainstorming. Oftentimes after I brainstorm I'll send my ideas to a friend to see if it's actually funny. Then finishing the drawing is another 1-2 hours.

    The best part of drawing comics is having a little space to try out jokes and make something. I'm glad that other people enjoy them, too.

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    RavenTheCat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    but its our job to make you buy us more useless junk

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    I've been a fan of comics for a long time, so it was always a dream to create something similar. I'd be here all day if I listed all my favorites, but a few of my top ones are JL Westover (Mr. Lovenstein), Chris McCoy (Safely Endangered), Zach Stafford (Extra Fabulous) Sarah Andersen, and Hannah Hillam.

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    Trish Ferguson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im here for the Puppy dump! Wait.... 🐶 💩

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    I hope people enjoy the comic. It's been fun to make, so as long as people keep enjoying it I'll keep making it. It's always great to hear when a comic really hits home. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by.

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    secretly a kitten wallflower 2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this is what I wish I could do all the time. Minus the being sick part

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    Grapes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean...it doesn't sound too bad

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    Rwby Couch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they read it, right? Also, this art style is SO cute😍

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All my fish came from the "feeder fish" tank. They were my rescue fish, saved from being eaten by their bigger counterparts.

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    Sardonyx_3
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quick tip: Dryer lint is INCREDIBLY flammable! Be cautious around certain temps whilst gathering dryer lint.

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    Rachel Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last hotel I stay at had omelettes and cinnamon rolls. So good 😊

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    Rwby Couch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry, I walk like a man? Did I ask for your non-relevent comments on my every day functions? Nope! Yet here we are.

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    Sinnsyk Jakte
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shucks. I think I need a chaotically autonomous creature in my life right now. All I have is a myopic void-gazing beagle blep whose first obsession is food, next is thorough massage, then the evacuation of bowels and bladder, then sometimes he'll be all like... 'You seem down. You okaysies?' and snuggle. I need a li'l panther who doesn't give a dang and has sparks of intelligence in his eyes...and will find his own stuff to do.

    Max may meallo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me: pets the cat Me: takes the cat out of my room Me: gives the cat back to my sister

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    Abigail Wall
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else getting Santa Clarita Diet vibes

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The signs were all there... how come I only figured out my queerness recently?

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    Stardust she/her
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you photoshop male nips on female nips? Problem solved /s

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I now aspire to be a books spider. Or a tea spider. You know what? I will be a cozy window nook spider with tea and a book! 🕷🍵 📙

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    4th Account
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Netflix:We need a strong female lead. Barber:Say no more

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just got past this stage of sickness, now I'm at "watching simplistic kids shows with a pile of stuffed animals and living off of cough drops and chamomile tea"

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I iz puddle hedgie lap cactus dramatic fluffy toothpick holder

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    crowspectre (he/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My anxiety just makes me do everything at 5x speed if I'm not actively doing something it gets worse

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love spooky, but it doesn't beat *haunted mansion core*

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haunted mansion core! Finally a style that fits my personality!

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    HEADLESS ROACHS SISTER
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when 22 from soul said meh to all the suggestions for life

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many spidery things to do! I must do them all!

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    DuchessDegu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't remember giving permission to publish my daily schedule!

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    Sardonyx_3
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Pandas, Add Your Own [Food Metaphors]!

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    beethebi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DONT BIND WITH DUCT TAPE ITS NOT GOOD

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add "infinite list of school assignments you need to make up." I'm sick now and I'm scared of going back to school after missing a week. I think I'm failing 4 classes now

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I love my birthday, but only because I'm still young enough that people get me cool stuff that I actually like. Shoutout to my big bro for getting me whatever I ask for, plus other stuff I never knew I needed!

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    fair_weather_rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried this, all that happened was that I woke up sick, without the ability to breathe out of my nose

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    4th Account
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not homophbic, but adding gay characters just for the sake of them being gay doesn't make a movie any better

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