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Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now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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Outside the Lines
I found the bright colored crayon under the couch The one you called “snot green” but was labeled “chartreuse” It had been quickly discarded and forgotten
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Poets
Conclusion to a Vocalite Manifesto
Making my once hypothetical Vocalite manifesto into a reality became a much larger endeavor than I ever anticipated. It turns out I had a lot of ideas and a lot to say about some of the areas for improvement on the platform.
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
Vocal AI Policy
We've arrived at the last major installment to my Vocalite manifesto. If you've come along for the ride, my hat's off to you! These have not been pleasant pieces to write and I'm sure they're not fun reads either. If this is the first part you've encountered and want to know the why behind the piece, you can check out Part 1 linked below:
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
Vocal Top Stories
Yes, that subtitle is correct. We've arrived at Part 4 of my Vocalite manifesto. The end is in sight! If you've been following along I appreciate the time you've taken to read these. They're not short. If you're just tuning in you can check out why I'm writing these pieces in Part 1:
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
Vocal Challenges
Welcome to another installment of my Vocalite manifesto! If you missed the short introduction to this project and you'd like to check it out, it's linked below.
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
The Vocal Leaderboard
So you're here for Part 2! Welcome! If you missed the short introduction to my Vocalite manifesto and you'd like to check it out, it's linked below.
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
Introduction to a Vocalite Manifesto
Greetings! Over the past few months I've joked with some fellow creators in comment threads about adding concerns to my hypothetical Vocalite manifesto. Well, it is no longer a hypothetical.
By D.K. Shepard8 months ago in Writers
Worth the Wait. Honorable Mention in Tomorrow’s Utopia Challenge.
“Did you hear about the kid?” the older of the two loaders asked as she typed a command into her tablet. The load station robots began to quickly fill Mildred’s pod with materials.
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Futurism
Shifting Sands
The steward stood beside the pedestal, wringing his wrinkled hands. Time was running out. He couldn’t see the constant stream of sand – he’d never seen anything – but he could hear how each grain hit the mountain of sand when it landed. The thumps had grown duller as the fall became shorter.
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Fiction
The Patient One
Confession time: I love singing! Belting out a favorite song in the car, at church, or on karaoke night is something I really enjoy.
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Beat
Predatory. Runner-Up in 500 Word Shockwave Challenge.
You’ve dyed your hair. Did you think that would work? That it would somehow make you unrecognizable? And the glasses? There’s no mistaking the pop of your green irises. You’re not good at hiding. But I am.
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Fiction
Liar, Liar, Pyre on Fire. Top Story - April 2025.
You keep some strange company In this late night haunt of yours And in the room’s dim lighting Your features begin shifting
By D.K. Shepard9 months ago in Poets