Tag Archives: short stories

What the heck am I writing?

Posted on July 2, 2018 by shondabrock

Are you struggling to find your voice? Normally, your creative ideas flow like the Nile River, but since tensions rising in the news and the workplace has become the new proving grounds for work-alcoholics has left you exhausted.  Your creative waters are still and there are no … Continue reading →

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Writing Contest Runner Up #3 – The Bell Tower by Edward Palumbo

Posted on April 11, 2018 by shondabrock

It’s time to announce the Cursed Love Flash Fiction Writing Contest results. Congratulations #3, The Bell Tower by Edward Palumbo By: Edward Palumbo Regina arrived. It had been a week since she had sat at Rick’s kitchen table, where he had … Continue reading →

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Writing Contest Runner Up #4 – The Return by @TabiCat90

Posted on April 10, 2018 by shondabrock

It’s time to announce the Cursed Love Flash Fiction Writing Contest results. Congratulations #4, The Return by Tabitha Thompson! By: Tabitha Thompson She stood in front of my door, staring and smiling at me with a horrifying grin. I was … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Writing Contest Extension

Posted on February 16, 2018 by shondabrock

Did you forget to submit your entry to the Cursed Love writing contest? Did you run out of time? Or are you just hearing about it? Whatever the case may be, the Cursed Love writing contest has been extended till … Continue reading →

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Now Accepting Entries – Cursed Love Writing Contest

Posted on October 31, 2017 by shondabrock

Happy Halloween! The Cursed Love Writing Contest is officially open. Submit your best 690 words on damned lovers for a chance to win $100 and publicity on my blog and social media profiles! Continue reading →

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For those who are damned… a writing contest!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by shondabrock

Contest time! I’ve been away for a while, but I can’t in the true spirit of Fall and Halloween, let any more time escape. I love hearing from writers and I love helping writers stay inspired. I’m posting this story to kick off my new writing contest on a subject we all know and love/hate. Cursed Love. Enjoy the story and sign up for contest details below!

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Black Butterflies

Posted on September 21, 2017 by shondabrock

“Not everything is for everybody.” Continue reading →

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For those who are damned…

Posted on September 27, 2016 by shondabrock

You will know him by the gleam in his eyes that catches you off-guard, and by the fragrance of an expensive cigar that lingers long after he has left. It will be found in the gentle touch from a handshake that demands your attention and causes your pupils to dilate. There is no darkness around, but you know the darkness is coming. The chill in the air says you will soon be covered in his darkness and you can’t wait. Continue reading →

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The Monster Within

Posted on April 27, 2016 by shondabrock

In the spirit of my Best Opening writing contest, I wrote an opening for what may or may not become a full-length novel. I’d love your opinion. Do you think I should continue? It’s the searching and the longing that … Continue reading →

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What Remains: #PNR Short Story Part II

Posted on December 11, 2015 by shondabrock

A werewolf is nearly killed by a driver on the highway. As she lay in his arms dying, he realizes that he’s the only one to save her. Continue reading →

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