D.K. Shepard

Joined October 2022

175 stories

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Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now

Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.

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Obsoletion at the Office
On a typical Tuesday afternoon The three convene in their usual spot Water cooler chatter will begin soon Usual suspects: Gwen, Danny, and Scott
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
The Flamingo Lounge. Top Story - May 2024.
Lola heard the footsteps from the hallway as she sat in her dressing room. She stared straight ahead at her reflection. Her lips had grown thin and her wrinkles had grown deep. The Flamingo Lounge had seen better days and so had she.
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Fiction
Island Time
Forget security and connections Enjoy the view above a cloud ocean Specific Pacific destination To islands tropical and Hawaiian
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Wander
Lei Day. Top Story - May 2024.
Meet me in Hawai’i the first of May On a sandy shore of a turquoise sea Greet me with “aloha” and wear a lei *** On the Big Island where the palms all sway
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
An Artifice Addict's Attempt at Non-fiction . Top Story - December 2023.
I look down. I’m not sure why. Who am I? I'm stumped. Used to be? Want to be? Should be? Perhaps they’re some answers I can supply,
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
Mountaintops
View point, pinnacle Look up, climb, stand tall, look back Landmarks, next and last
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
Tales of Ardia: A Confluence of Fates
Strosskar broke through the surface of the water, sending a rippling wave and a storm of spray in every direction. A pleasant sensation of afternoon sun cocooned his crimson scales as he spread his wings and continued to soar upward.
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Fiction
Secretariat
Bigger heart by three Icon of horse history Girth of victory *** Racing royalty Eclipse in his pedigree Derby dynasty
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
Horsepower
“That first half mile was very fast, faster than we expected at forty-five point eight seconds. And they are maintaining that pace as they head into the back stretch at the one minute mark.”
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Fiction
Simpler Times
Horseshoes and hand grenades, yes, that’s the phrase Only times getting close actually counts Receptacle for luck if ends point up
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
Awena's Curse
Charlie Hodges folded the note and returned it to the pocket of his vest. Dusterville is in distress. McNab and Spencer will destroy us all. The violence is spreading, please send help! H. Tracy
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Fiction
Wordsmithing
Wordsmithing, writing's origin Tongs hoisting rigid iron rods Down into storming hot iris Swing with strong might into midnights
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets