D.K. Shepard
Bio
Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now
Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.
Stories (39/0)
- Runner-Up in Inverse Challenge
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
“Happy birthday, dear Sophie! Happy birthday to you!” Little Sophie blew out the candles. As Loretta leaned down to kiss her goddaughter’s cheek she brushed against the toboggan Sophie always wore. It kept her head warm and hid that she had no hair.
By D.K. Shepard3 months ago in Fiction
The Art of Being Disposable
I’d been dropped by you before. Many times, in fact. I learned quickly that you’re rather clumsy. This time was different. The clamor I made against the car door and seat mechanism was drowned out by the bass of the song on the radio. You took no notice of my fall.
By D.K. Shepard3 months ago in Fiction
- Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge
A Lesson in LatinRunner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge
“You’re looking a little green, Ace,” Bertie Hudson remarked as their driver accelerated up another steep curve. “This blasted road gets to me every year, but don’t worry this hatch is battened down,” Ace Bishop said as he patted his stomach.
By D.K. Shepard4 months ago in Criminal
- Top Story - December 2023
- Runner-Up in the Neolomicro Challenge
RepitrageRunner-Up in the Neolomicro Challenge
Another test. I won't be the one taking the test and even so the prospect is exhausting. I scan the questions. Seriously, who writes these? And question three! None of those multiple choice options are even correct! Oh, there’s a note from the department chair:
By D.K. Shepard6 months ago in Fiction