Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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What Would You Do For a Gallon of Sweetened Tea?
A tanna tree has been destroyed and, for the sake of my continued existence, I must plant another as soon as possible. For one of my age, tanna leaves make the only tea worth drinking. They filter the mana of the world into a product that can provide the sole sustenance that succors me. Made into a tea, sweetened just a little, it can make for a delightful afternoon drink, more than suitable for drinking by the pool in the bright noonday sun. After a few hours of recharging both body and soul, I can better refresh my mind in pursuit of my studies.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
My Big Fat Toga Party
It started with a knock. Kevin heard three raps on the door of the frat house and opened it. A corpse stood there waiting for him. Before he could respond, the corpse’s hand reached out for him. Tissue died where the hand touched Kevin, and the corruption spread quickly. In heartbeats, Kevin had lost his, replaced by cold, unfeeling flesh. He turned around and sought out doors within the house. The other corpse joined him. Within minutes the number of zombies had increased; as his frat brothers answered their doors, they were likewise taken and turned.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
Life at a Crossroads
Ian kissed his wife's necklace and then looked both ways before entering the intersection with his briefcase. He saw no traffic coming down the dirt roads; it was unlikely considering the stars above and the treeline in the distance. He took out his chalk and drew the circle.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 1: Starting in Chains
No. That’s what he should have said this morning. Instead, Hajime was chained to a cold wall in the dank dungeon of some second-rate castle with someone firing up the branding irons. And his pants are nowhere to be seen. He smirked to himself; some people would pay decent money for the privilege of being where he was now. The scrawny kid from the docks of an oriental port wouldn’t mind trading places with one of those well-fed lordlings right about now.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 2: When The Sparrow Meets The Salamander
[For the last chapter, look here.] Hajime walked into the Spectacled Rhino, and headed straight for the table with Sal. This was not the usual dive bar he was used to meeting her; the tables here were clean and there were people actually waiting on the customers. He had problems cutting through the curry in the air, but it was a welcome change from the smoke and cheap booze he generally associated with Sal's usual watering hole.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Chapters
You Should Never Play With Your Food
Herrold let go of the rope with his left hand to grab at the window ledge. Once he was secure, he did the same with his right hand. He then swung up on the ledge. He landed supine on the massive ledge. He breathed in deeply. He then rose to sitting, twisting around.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
The Load-Bearing Witch
Miriam poured her tea. She was enjoying her time on the veranda, the slight chill of the air contrasting nicely with the heat of the tea. I put my soul into this house. It was so worth it. She sipped from the china cup, enjoying how the steam played in front of her, carrying the mint to her nose. She allowed herself a moment of pure bliss, slipping into a meditative state. I wonder how much longer the witch has to live?
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
Plotting For Beginners Part 1
[This is a two-part article; part two is here.] Okay. You have an idea. Now, write it down. Just the idea part! Don't worry about plot details, characters, whatever, except those that are important to your idea. Don't worry about length; that's not the concern. Just write as long or as short as you want. Come back when you're ready…
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Writers
Top Ten Tips to Being A Great Writer
Here are the most important tips you will get for becoming a better writer. Hopefully, they will help you. 10) Take acting classes. It may sound weird, but having the ability to role-play characters is a major advantage, and doing it by getting into the character’s mind is an even greater advantage. Acting classes are a great way to learn how to do it. About the only better way is to take up role-playing games as a hobby, but that can get expensive.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Writers
The Horse That Bore Bad News
Ciaohme plucked another daisy, smiling as she ran from daisy to daisy, plucking the flowers and putting them into her basket. Her mother watched, smiling at her daughter's industriousness. The young girl saw a pony, a beautiful roan, nibbling at the grass. She ran up to it and put her hand on it. The pony looked up at her; Caiohme saw the pony smile so she smiled back. The pony threw her head back; the girl found her hand was stuck to the pony. The pony galloped off. The girl screamed.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
