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I have 48 stories published in
7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 56893 times
and 32 of my stories have been cherry picked.
51 of my 329 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 56 votes
Jessica A.
Hi, I’m Jessica — still in my 20s, learning to balance writerhood and motherhood, one chaotic day at a time. I’ve been writing since I was 12, at most, and joined this site when I was about 15.
Speculative fiction is my first love (think sci-fi, fantasy, and anything a little strange), but I also dabble in the dark and twisty. Poetry, as well, and sometimes something harder to define.
I’m in Canada, but my roots stretch back to the UK through my mum, who was born and raised there. Happy to be part of this community. 
My stories
Tug of War
Our rope strains. Snaps in half. A table toppled. A dealt deck, confetti. An 80s record wrecked; a silent song. Your brain is a towel, wringing out...
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Our Last Talk
Between us, silence is a game of charades played on changing leaves.
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Relatability
There are stars that watch After the sun has gone -- Substitutes for the destitute, Their twinkling an epiphany. An eye is drawn to their beauty,...
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Road
What is it about the road, I wonder That catches little eyes? Gravel grainy, blacktop tough, no matter-- Which comes as no surprise. And there's no...
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Goodbye
He drifted out of sight, the abundant cloud I’d been watching all morning—who, on his way, shed small parts in favour of a sleeker physique. The wind...
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Loved this! Congratulations
Posted on Fri, 16 May 2025
Loved this! Congratulations on getting Pick of the Day--well-deserved.
The banter feels real, and The Crinkler is both creepy‑cute and clever. The little bit of lore about stolen sleep is a fun touch, and the ending’s mellow “just roll...
Read full commentPosted in The Crinkler
Done! :)
Posted on Wed, 07 May 2025
Done! :)
Read full commentPosted in Yellow
So sad, so true. I enjoyed
Posted on Tue, 20 Apr 2021
So sad, so true. I enjoyed your play on words here as well, and the images were so immersive! It really helped draw me in to this very real issue, to recognize not only your stand on it but the beauty in what was lost to plastic and the like. I'm...
Read full commentPosted in just deserts
Luigi, you're a master of
Posted on Sun, 18 Apr 2021
Luigi, you're a master of rhythm. I really enjoyed this, there are so many truths here. Our world has taken a crazy turn, with so many changes and adjustments we need to make now to bring back a more ideal status quo. You give me hope just...
Read full commentPosted in After the Storm
What a concise retelling. I
Posted on Wed, 14 Apr 2021
What a concise retelling. I agree with others: passionate, sad, inspiring. You've so expertly woven the tale, capturing relevant details and emotions. You did them justice here. The emotions came, for me, in waves. Like colours, such a beautiful...
Read full commentPosted in Durk Willems
Love this. The images at the
Posted on Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Love this. The images at the start; the feeling. The specifics of the second half. And the promise of the last four lines tie it all up. Beautifully written. Those cherries are well deserved.
Read full commentPosted in Setting Sons
This lacks one thing: cherries ;)
Posted on Tue, 08 Apr 2014
Thought I'd check you out again, you're so brilliant, Stuart.
Not one word wasted. Please please don't stop writing.
Read full commentPosted in edges
Welcome
Posted on Tue, 08 Apr 2014
Epic fantasy? I love fantasy.
Prologues, though, are more than not a waste. Whatever is in the prologue is likely able to be weaved into the chapters or omitted. I would recommend--as many authors, editors and agents do--that you jump...
Read full commentPosted in Elder Earth: The Fight for Freedom
Beautiful, Stuart :)
Posted on Tue, 08 Apr 2014
That ending lol. I would pick out a few lines I particularily love, but they're all so packed with meaning and metaphorical wonder, the underlying theme, for me, shining through.
Beautiful, Stuart :)
Read full commentPosted in above below
Nice
Posted on Tue, 01 Apr 2014
"of wide eyed spring beauty
into metallic jugs and bottles
, forever until
ever,"
And the very last line are possibly my favourites. I like the feel this gives me.
Great,
Jess
Read full commentPosted in will we be ugly
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