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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Hidden Places (Part 1)
Ever since we were small, I have looked to Penny for…well, everything. She’s smart. She’s brave. She faces every challenge with her shoulders back and her head high. She kept Dawn and me alive when things went to hell, and I don’t know anyone else who could have done that.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
No Ferry Today (Part 5)
Previously, in Part 4: The little skiff bumped something, turned slightly to the left and bumped something else. Margo leaned over the side and looked down into the water. She screamed.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Spirits Rise
The stone arc had guarded the valley for centuries without giving up its secret, but I knew. It was a symbol of triumph erected by a gloating, murderous bigot.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Who Am I?
Who Am I? Heck If I Know I don’t know why, but it feels like a job interview every time I’m asked, “Tell me a little about yourself.”
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Humans
I'm Just Sayin'...I Love Creators, Too.
Vocal Media's front page features a section called Creators We're Loving. Their list is always worthwhile. But you know what? I have opinions, too. And sometimes I get up enough nerve to let them be known.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Journal
No Ferry Today (Part 4)
Previously, in Part 3... They were strangers, drawn together on the shore by a force they didn’t understand. Although it was midday, the horizon had taken on the hues of sunset. They could smell the heavy scent of smoke in the air.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
As Drawn by Dawn
Penny tells me that the first sound I made after my “trauma” was an out-loud laugh. It figures it was Danny who made me do it.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Recovering Beth
My short story, Recovering Beth: Previously published June 30, 2020 Writers Unite! Anthology Dimensions of Science Fiction. I retain all publishing rights. The original novellette, S23HF50 is available at Amazon.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Special Delivery
Even before lockdowns, even before the Pandemic, I was a big advocate of home delivery services. I wouldn’t say I’m a true recluse, but I do tend to disappear from public view on a very regular basis. I wasn’t at all taken aback by the idea of getting online to order food and other necessities.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Moose Encounters of the Stupid Kind
No one has ever accused me of being a social creature. That it could even be suggested would cause those who know me to double over in fits of laughter.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Confessions
Cracking the Case
Millicent MacMurphy had seen it all. She stood with her hands on her hips, staring at her friends indignantly. “Why would you do such a thing?” she demanded.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Fiction
Reunited
Previously in Part 9: Slip-Sliding and Switchbacks Part 10 Hello, hello, my Diary Dear, I overslept. In my defense, the wind was really howling last night, and the van was rocking. I was afraid we’d blow right off the scenic overlook.
By Paula Shablo5 years ago in Fiction