Do you like to investigate the unknown? Do you take pleasure in seeking out unnameable horrors? Do you delight in both temporary and permanent insanity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Baltimore Area Call of Cthulhu RPG meetup is for you! Call of Cthulhu is a horror role-playing game published by Chaosium in which players assume the roles of investigators who are trying to curb the actions of cults and horrors around the world. The group is open to players of all skill le …

We are a group of writers who enjoy imaginative, perhaps even offbeat, fiction. Our goal is to write well--or at least better--but with the freedom to make mistakes. We are not here to necessarily produce polished, publishable fiction, but to rather to carve out a space where writers can experiment and have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment. Speculative fiction--which includes science fiction, supernatural horror, steampunk, dystopian fiction, magical realism, fantastic allegory, and …

Vampires. You watch movies, read novels, and sometimes you dream about them. But have you ever thought of being in one of those stories? Those tales of gothic horror that chill your spine? Blood on the Rappahanock is prospective chapter of a global organization devoted to portraying vampires in a global, live action chronicle being set up in Fredericksburg, VA. This chronicle spans years, and crosses national boundaries. We use the original World of Darkness (TM) game setting by White Wolf. The …

VAMPIRES:  Immortal, alluring, and highly dangerous -- what's not to love? Just about everyone enjoys a good vampire story, as evidenced by our lasting fascination with the undead.  If recent books, movies, and television programs are any indication, the vampire craze continues to run strong without any signs of abating. It's one thing to read or watch a vampire story.  But have you ever thought of BEING in one? House Divided is the Richmond, VA chapter of a global organization of vampire aficio …

We're a group of married and single people of all ages in the Leesburg, VA area who like to go to the movies.  Plan on 1-2 meetups per month, with an activity before or after (or both), for those who want to hang out. Feel free to suggest movies or other ideas for the group.

This is a group for gay board gamers who don't feel like driving all the way into DC for their board gaming fix. We can meet at member's houses or local eateries that are amenable to gaming (as soon as I find one!). No restrictions on type of games - from casual (Taboo, etc.) to uber-nerdy (Arkham Horror, etc.).

Welcome! This meetup aims to be a "gaming clearinghouse" of sorts for the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC area: We want to connect players to games and games to players. To that end, we want to create and maintain meetings that get roleplayers in the same place, trying different games, meeting different people, and doing the sort of networking that forms new groups, or gets fresh blood into established ones. I try to organize at least one meeting a month (usually a one-shot game); …

For enthusiasts who enjoy strategy games of all types, such as Diplomacy and A Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica, and various Eurogames.

We are a Starfleet Chapter in the central PA area. We enjoy many different kinds of science fiction as well as a variety of activites and charities. Some of our activites include Sci fi conventions, roadtrips to NYC, cookouts, movies, parties, etc. We have people in our group who are fans of Star Trek, Star Gate, Dr. Who, Firefly, Babylon 5, Star Wars, etc. Our group also has a Marine Strike Group which is a section of our group that enjoy historic outings such as the Reading Air Show, March to …

The Washington Science Fiction Association, founded in 1947, is the oldest science fiction group in the greater Washington, DC, area. Our interests cover a wide range, including science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and many related fields. Each year we run Capclave, our regional science fiction convention, and we have helped sponsor worldwide conventions such as the World Science Fiction Convention and the World Fantasy Convention. In addition, the club administers the WSFA Small Press Award, …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …