D.K. Shepard
Bio
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now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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The Missing Blunt Boy. Runner-Up in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge.
“George, it is your turn now” called Mr. Bourassa, beckoning George to come forward. George rose from the wooden chair. The eyes of the two younger boys who were also waiting followed him until Mr. Bourassa ushered him into Superintendent Henderson’s office.
By D.K. Shepard7 months ago in History
A Game of Telephone
Boca Raton, Florida - 2005 Aaron’s phone vibrated in his back pocket and his Mission Impossible ringtone blared at full volume. He quickly pulled out the phone and hit the ignore button. He was next in line at a local coffee house and the barista was giving him a disapproving glare.
By D.K. Shepard7 months ago in Fiction
Sorry, Not Sorry
Dear Deepest Fear, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me directly. Don’t worry, I’ve been receiving your constant flow of directives. The ones you leave in the awkward silences at a party, the falter in a co-worker’s smile, and those all too automatic assumptions about everyone else’s perceptions that pop into my head.
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Journal
How Long is Forever?
Even with three hands Eternity is beyond Every clock's short reach I'm very late to the party, but I've had a couple of these rattling around in my head! Ellie Hoovs has released many wonderful Wonderland prompts and example poems as part of her May Challenge. Check out the details below:
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Poets
Vocal Acrostic Challenge. Top Story - May 2025.
Hello Vocalites! I'm looking to celebrate reaching 5,000 reads by hosting a little challenge! I also have another motivation in hosting this challenge. I've recently been working on a project with the publication of my six part Vocalite Manifesto. And the final piece requires input from you! Yes, YOU!
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
