Jarrett Smith

Joined August 2023

22 stories

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A former teacher and coach turned stay-at-home dad and writer. As a full time dad, he gets to explore the world a little more through the stories he writes.

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The Door
Prompt: Write a story about someone who finds a secret passageway in their house. The Door by Jarrett S. Smith "Are you sure it's up here?" Arnie asked as he climbed the last rung on the ladder to the attic.
By Jarrett Smith28 days ago in Fiction
Thanks
Annika pushed the dried turkey around her plate, avoiding everyone else’s gaze. Of course, that felt typical for Thanksgiving.
By Jarrett Smith2 months ago in Fiction
Knock, Knock
Knock, knock, knock. Rebel’s head twisted away from the show she had started toward the front door. Her eyes went wide, and her hair on her neck had jolted up as she tried to grapple with what had just happened.
By Jarrett Smith3 months ago in Fiction
Elephant Trunks
Without creativity, the world turns dull. Vitality is extinguished, and nothing becomes unique. But they say this is utopia.
By Jarrett Smith9 months ago in Futurism
The Chosen
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. Although the prophecy had warned them about the river, it had failed to mention the Queen’s disappearance.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
Whispers
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. It was a strange requirement to stay at Allison’s house, but she needed a cheap place to stay for the conference, and it felt like an excellent way to catch up with her old friend.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
A Haunted House
A Haunted House by Jarrett Smith “There’s no way we are going to find them,” Marla said. She tried turning the decrepit doorknob. However, the faded brass knob didn’t budge.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
The House Guest: Part 3
Before digging into Part 3 of The House Guest, make sure you've read Part 1 and Part 2. The House Guest: Part 3 Two uneventful weeks went by.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
The House Guest: Part 2
This is the continuation of my horror short story about a house guest. Make sure you check out Part 1. The House Guest: Part 2
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
The House Guest: Part 1
“Well, what the hell do you think I am?” The crotchety old man said as he shuffled his feet into the guest bedroom. “I think you are tired, Grandpa,” Kevin said as he tried to lead his grandfather toward the room, but the old man didn’t want anyone to touch him. He was slow and easily distracted. “I just want to get you set up so you’ll be comfortable.”
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
Nighty, Night, Sweet Prince
Graham took a focused breath to steady his nerves. Recently, he saw an active shooter situation at his school, yet the challenge before him felt worse.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction
Moonlight Ride. Content Warning.
“I swear, Franny,” Tim groused, his hands in the air. “I didn’t do anything.” She glared at him. He could feel the hatred spewing out. He hated it when anger turned towards him.
By Jarrett Smithabout a year ago in Fiction

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The Door

Thanks

Knock, Knock

Elephant Trunks

The Chosen

Whispers

A Haunted House

The House Guest: Part 3

The House Guest: Part 2

The House Guest: Part 1

Nighty, Night, Sweet Prince

Moonlight Ride. Content Warning.

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