S.J. Frederick
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I've been writing for a few years in my spare time. I'm trying to find my voice, though I'm not sure if I'll know when it's here. For now, I'm just enjoying the journey.
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I Got DOGEd. Then I Was Nudged to Write. . Top Story - May 2025.
After eight years with the Federal government, I was DOGEd. Then I was nudged to write. The DOGE-ing I looked at the tenth shitty little email from DOGE, under the guise of our acting administrator, and felt despair.
By S.J. Frederick8 months ago in Journal
Polly's Freedom. Content Warning.
She ran her hand over the sateen layers of the casket to touch her grandfather’s cold hand. Harold, aged and worn, looked serene on the padded headrest. He’s really dead, her breath released, and her shoulders relaxed. The worst was over. He was gone. There was only one last act to perform for poor old Harold, she sneered to herself.
By S.J. Frederickabout a year ago in Fiction
The Fabric Of America. Top Story - August 2024.
She saw it briefly when they took her away; that beautiful Statue of Liberty, torch held high lighting the way for her kind. What had she done wrong? Exist? Why invite the huddled masses yearning to breathe free to the golden door if they don’t want to let them in? What a cruel joke.
By S.J. Frederickabout a year ago in Fiction
Shadow Dreams. Content Warning.
My heart thumps loud like a war drum signaling for retreat. Not again, I can’t do this again, I think in a panic. Rough fabric scratches my skin as my body's heavy length sinks into familiar cushions. I’m in the living room, but I know I’m not really here. This is a dream. I’ve had it before.
By S.J. Frederick2 years ago in Horror
Vocal Challenges Made Me a Better Writer and Keep Me Writing. Top Story - May 2024.
For new writers like myself, this article is meant to convey the things I’ve personally learned by participating in the various types of Vocal challenges; things that I think made me a better writer. I’m sure there are many more lessons than what I’ve listed, but these are the ones that brought me “aha!” moments.
By S.J. Frederick2 years ago in Writers
A Witch's Riddle
“On this Friday, the day of Venus,” I say with solemnity, putting pink rose petals in my small drawstring bag, “I ask for a love who sees me for me, and is my match.” I drip lavender oil on the cinnamon stick and place it in the bag. The scent of roses, lavender, and cinnamon fills the room, as I pull the drawstrings tight.
By S.J. Frederick2 years ago in Criminal
My Image. Top Story - November 2023. Content Warning.
The attic mirror shows a reflection that isn’t my own. Ugly and torn, my face, if it is my face, stares back at me with malice. A hatred, deep and boundless emanates from this vile thing. The air feels heavy and thick with its malevolence.
By S.J. Frederick2 years ago in Horror
