Hello. These are some of my stories.
The silver lining of 2020? I found an extensive novel outline I wrote back it 2015, I knocked out a rough draft (it still needs a lot of TLC) but then, after listening to about fifty Story Grid podcast episodes, I realized most all of my middle build was filler. I switched my focus to short stories and I discovered I loved the format of shorter works!
This will be mostly short stories with a few of my thoughts on writing thrown in occasionally.
My Stories
One Last Job
I reach the address and scan for any red flags. I hate aborting a job once I’ve started, but I don’t take unnecessary risks. Ever. No curtains move in any of the windows with sightlines on 1311 State Street. Everyone is watching TV or fucking. That or they’re not home. Either way, I’m good to…
The Black Cat Carnival
Maybe I should turn back. Ma will wonder where I got to. Someone shouted my name. I stopped, turned, and looked but didn’t see anyone. I should turn back. But I want to see the cat again. If it weren’t for the cat, I would never have found the flyers for the carnival. Where is…
Catfish Charlie’s — Part 6 of 6
NOW – 9:49 AM, Sunday. “Still no word from him?” Stella never said Clint’s name if she could help it. Stella and Clint hated each other. He would’ve fired her, but no one made the fish quite like Stella. She was the lead cook. Firing her would be stupid. He’d lose half his customers. She…
Stories by Shawn 