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Brief insights into my writing world. |
I started my blog in June 2016, intending to have a place to get my stories in the hands of readers. I started with one follower -- my wife. I post a daily quote, as well as short stories and vignettes. Alas, current events pull my attention and I've added current events to the mix. You can find my Tavern Tales at: https://jjshaun.com/ Enjoy! |
Sue woke early to the rustle of paws on the tiles, a clear sign the cats prowled the kitchen. Maynerd, the long-haired tabby perched on the windowsill, surveyed his imaginary kingdom. Toffee and Piper tangled on the floor, pawing a loose corner of the old rug. ~~~ Read the story at https://jjshaun.com/2025/05/25/the-zucchini-incident/ |
Zephyr Alterian balanced on the edge of the roof, knowing her next move would determine her future. If she tried to jump the span, she’d miss and the guards below would have her. If she swung down to the window, the result was the same. So, she did the only thing a young, naïve trainee would do. She sang a discordant bar to confuse her pursuers, turned and tumbled between their legs, hoping against hope she was quicker than them. ~~~ Read the full story at https://jjshaun.com/2025/05/18/zephyr-alterian/ |
Dreamstalker walked into the city without leg irons for the first time. The sensation, while long in coming, felt odd. She kept looking over her shoulder for the guards that weren’t there. ~~~ Read the story at: https://jjshaun.com/2025/05/11/dreamstalker-into-the-city/ |