Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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The Problem With Cupcakes
A woman accepts a “free” cupcake in a fairy-owned bakery. [Generated] Elsa loved the Cafe of Daione Si. The colors were brighter than the other coffee stands, the coffee just a little sweeter, and they served the most wonderful little sandwiches. Combined with the WiFi, the place was perfect for someone working on the Great American Novel. Elsa came here frequently; it was the perfect place away from home.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Details Can Make Your Characters Even Better
When most artists design characters, they tend to design each character individually. That is, while they may pick a theme for specific sets of characters, in general, each character is designed by itself without keeping other factors in mind, such as the overall theme of the piece, foreshadowing issues, and sometimes even other characters. While the characters created can be good, possibly even iconic, it can create a disconnect between the characters, sometimes even a disconnect between the characters and the overall piece. By considering various factors, the characters can be better linked to each other and the piece in question.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Writers
Chalet of Bloody Corpses
The five hikers had stopped for some quick skinny dipping. Helga had started it, claiming to have forgotten her swimsuit, but Chad had given the idea wings as he stripped down. He hit Charlie with his underpants, challenging the normally shy young man into the water as the more adventurous boy dove into the water. Helga grinned as Charlie quickly stripped and swam out to Chad, while Melissa stayed on shore. Thomas, always a victim of peer pressure, joined the other three. Melissa took some cajoling, but she eventually gave in, putting her cowboy hat on her clothes before diving in.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
My Bodyguard Spot
Chester was tossed a backpack. The person tossing the backpack to him was Don Salingro, head of the local mafia. “Just remember two rules, Chester: The bullets start flying get out as soon as possible, and if the backpack is emptied refill it. Get it?”
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Lost & Found
Charlie swam toward shore. He got out and dried off, taking his time in the glorious summer sun. He arched his back and tossed the towel down. He dressed and sat down next to his laptop. He sipped from his water holder, and then picked up the laptop and started typing. It was a struggle to start but he was soon in the zone.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Just Another Thursday
The blood from the lamb’s cut throat flowed down Boyd’s hand. He tossed the lamb into the waterfall and walked back to his campfire. May as well tune the fiddle while I wait, he thought as he pulled out the fiddle that had been in his family for generations.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Demon of the Dispensary
DEA Agent Elizabeth Derring strode carefully through the dispensary, seeing everything through the sights of her Glock 19. Her team had timed the raid perfectly; there were only a couple of employees in the building. The raid had gone well until about five minutes ago, when she had lost contact with the other three members of her team. She had tried to retreat but had gotten lost.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
The Vampire's Guide to Investing
Too many fresh kindred forget that being turned is just the beginning. They usually have no long-range plans beyond “serve the sire until he gets bored of you and then figure it out”; these neonates either get themselves killed serving their sire or become a meal for one of their elders. Therefore, these neonates need to create some sort of investment plan for their futures. Such a plan is not hard to set up.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
It's All Fun And Games Until The Wings Appear. Content Warning.
So there I’m naked and chained to this hard rubber table when I make this sudden realization. See, the night had begun relatively simple. I was on the hunt and looking for someone with a burning passion for something. Anything. That’s sort of my lifeblood.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Dealing With Stress
One of the problems with being a writer is that there is a lot of potential for stress to enter your life. This is not a good thing: The more stress you have to deal with, the more complicated your health can get. It can also create writer’s block, as the more worries you accumulate, the harder it is to concentrate on what you’re writing, and eventually some sort of blockage will occur. Worse, stress can snowball: Little worries turn into big ones, one worry becomes multiple worries, and before you know it, you’ve got a family of monsters living in your head, causing you to question everything you do.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
Getting the Suburban Home Ready For the Apocalypse
For preppers, the suburban home appears to be harder survive after the apocalypse. That is, because of its nearness to urban centers, it’s seen as likely to be in a bad location in most post-apocalyptic scenarios. There is also the dependence on municipal utilities and other signs of civilization; take away the services it depends on, and suburban homes will be left high and dry, an unlike place for humans to survive for long after an apocalypse hits. However, with a little bit of preparation and teamwork, suburban homes may be able to ride out the apocalypse.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
