Paula Shablo

Joined January 2021

191 stories

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Daughter. Sister. Mother. Grandma. Author. Artist. Caregiver. Musician. Geek.

(Order fluctuates.)

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Wherever It Leads You
Daddy was never blessed with a son, but that didn’t mean he would have nothing to teach his six daughters. As far as he was concerned, there was nothing we couldn’t do that a boy could do–except pee standing up.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Horror
Crossroads of Depression
Like many people in this world, I suffer from periodic episodes of depression. Unlike many, my bouts with it haven't needed to be managed with medication; I have generally been able to talk myself out of it. But I can see how those who do need more help with management might read the following pep-talk and think, "Yeah, right; easy for you to say."
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Psyche
Vanish
Had it vanished without a trace, as advertised Think of the many graves not dug The tears not shed and obituaries not written
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Poets
Outta Here
A previous version of this was shared on my blog at Penz-O-Paula. This is a new, expanded version. "Have we thought this through? What if we get caught? What was your plan, anyway?"
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Humans
Don’t Touch
Back in the beginning days of the pandemic, I had no idea how long this could go on. This was written after a quick trip home, nearly a year ago. I can't believe how little has improved--although I can find toilet paper in the stores now.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Motivation
Safe With Nena
This little tale was previously published on my blog, Penz -O-Paula. There are a million stories in the city, and I don’t want to be one of them.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Horror
Those Among Us
This is an older story of mine, previously published on my blog, and in my book, Scribbles: A Short Story Collection. I'd like to share it with you here.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Horror
Hard Goodbyes
I have always been a theater fan, and I love musicals. I’m kind of a little old lady now, so as you can imagine, I have seen quite a few of them over the years.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Beat
Juggle
I thought I had reached an age I’d no longer need to struggle To make decisions, what to pay And what bills do I juggle
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Poets
Against the Wind
Pamela hated driving. Actually, she hated other drivers; she knew perfectly well they were all out to get her. Two accidents caused by total idiots had taught her well, and she had developed a healthy disrespect for those who shared the road with her.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Humans
Relapse
Author's Note: The story I'm presenting here has been previously published, first on my blog and then as part of the selections in my book, "Scribble: A Short Story Collection". I hope you'll enjoy it.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Families
Water Damage
I pressed my forehead against the window And stared at the vista below me The Grand Canyon It’s a miracle of erosion
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Poets