Over the last year or so, my focus when it came to writing has been short stories. There was something so rewarding about being able to actually write a full, albeit short, story from start to finish, without giving up halfway through because the backstory was too complicated or because I kept pulling a blankContinue reading “How I Accidentally Wrote a Full Chapter”
Author Archives: Jake Grayson
Saving Today
Time flies when you’re having fun. For Tilly, that simply won’t do. Join her as she races after the sun to save the perfect day.
I Know What I Saw
Scared, overwhelmed, and alone. Lucas saw something, and that’s all we know.
Money Talks
Have you ever wondered where else your spare change has been before it landed in your pocket? If only money could talk…
“When I Was Big” – A Breakdown
It’s been a while since my last post, and the truth is that I’ve struggled with finding motivation to write since July. Personal life can be such a nuisance sometimes, getting in the way of things you enjoy! Unfortunately, you can’t always turn your back on it, and you must work through it before you’reContinue reading ““When I Was Big” – A Breakdown”
So I Stole A Horse
With the pressures of being a teenager weighing him down, a 17-year-old boy becomes unlikely friends with a neglected horse.
The Cave at the Top of the Hill
Join Mason and the rest of Westpeak High School’s Newspaper Team as they try to uncover the truth behind a haunted cave.
“War Games” – A Breakdown
This was a fun one. After feeling the proofed-and-published buzz, albeit on a rather depressing story, I was determined to remain firmly on board my little hype train and get to work on another short story, asap. Unlike a lot of the other short stories I have planned, War Games isn’t an idea that hasContinue reading ““War Games” – A Breakdown”
When I was Big
When 37-year-old Lucy wakes up as her seven-year-old self in her childhood bedroom, she questions her identity, her life decisions, and what she truly wants.
“Friday 8th December 2023” – A Breakdown
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted an update on here, and honestly, it’s because there hasn’t been much to update you on. My last blog found me motivated and ready to take on the world, but since then, my website sat a little quiet, until recently. For the first time in about fourContinue reading ““Friday 8th December 2023” – A Breakdown”
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