Jarad Mann
Bio
Jarad Mann is a former radio host and modern day Renaissance Man. He is a born entertainer, Writer & Artist as well as a professional public speaker. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in order to become a college professor.
Stories (31/0)
The Secret Beneath Penelope Pond
I never learned how to ice skate. I was too chicken-shit to even try. I remember wanting to impress Leah on our first date. She had expressed her desire to go to Penelope Pond in Langston County, but just at the mere mention of that place, and I’m overwhelmed with a sudden surge of anxiety. My heart begins beating quicker, my brow starts to perspire, hands get clammy and I become nauseous. She asked what was wrong with me, but at the time, I had no earthly idea how to tell her.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 20
NOW From the main balcony of the watchtower, Barbara could see the entire Gotham skyline. The sun would rise in a few hours, until then the light from the Bat-signal filled the sky above Gotham City. It had been years since her father had turned it on.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 13
NOW “Are you sure about this?” Dick asked, pacing back and forth behind Bruce, who’s attention was focused on the wall of monitors in front of him. Bruce hadn’t moved in hours, he had been going over the information provided by the GCPD Database as well as from Oracle all night. Sometimes Dick wasn’t sure if Bruce was even listening to him. “I get the feeling you’re leaving something out.” Dick stopped behind Bruce’s chair, grabbed the headrest and spun him around, “What are you not telling me?”
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 15
NOW A storm front was preparing to unleash its wrath on Gotham City, the wind blew harder over the course of the evening. Penguin paced back and forth upon the top deck of his monstrous yacht, The Antarctica. He had watched Ivy feed his beloved Cockatoo Bossworth while relaying Joker’s instructions. Chester had listened very closely to everything Ivy explained regarding the events of the past twenty-four hours.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 18
NOW The fog hovering over Gotham Harbor was dancing in colored light as the Gotham Police and Harbor Patrol boats were surrounding the Antarctica. Penguin was pacing back and forth his chalice in one hand, his extended cigarette in the other. In a few moments Ivy would be in police custody and if she had any additional information now was the time to retrieve it. He needed to find out why they disappeared. Penguin feared now that Joker had returned, the past might have returned with him. The murder of the Mad Hatter Jervis Tetch may be proof that it did.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 23
NOW The gateway into Gotham Harbor, surrounded by mosaic walls of sharp edged rocks and death defying cliffs allows room for only one freighter to enter or exit the bay at a time. On the southern side of the perilous oceanic entrance, high above the waterline stands Kraken’s Lighthouse. The monolithic lantern is the oldest, tallest and longest continually running beacon in the country, its massive twelve foot bulb radiates light around the channel from Gotham Harbor to the Atlantic every sixty-seconds.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 21
NOW Edward hated wearing the gas mask, he still had bouts with claustrophobia, and he had already been stretching his limits all the way down here beneath Gotham. Basil insisted that the best way to subdue all their hired help was with gas. Instead of informing their workers they had finished, Basil and Edward watched as the men one by one dropped where they stood. The explosives were in place. The detonators were wired. Now it’s time to clean up all the loose ends. Edward was looking forward to carrying out Joker’s plan of leveling the city and creating their own dominion.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 22
NOW Murdering the Jervis Tetch was fresh in Harley Quinn’s mind. She couldn’t help but smile, the satisfaction from killing him was overwhelming. She blamed Tetch for the debacle responsible for Joker’s coma, but decided best to not act on her impulses until once Joker was awake and able to give his blessing. She had had plenty of time to replay the events of that dreadful day during her stay at the Elliot Mansion. In her head the memory was vivid and conclusive, Jervis walked in with a duffle bag, he placed it under the center table in which she and Joker were standing around then, BOOM! The force from the detonation had sent everyone in the room flying. Harley was certain there could be no other explanation. It had to be Tetch!
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 17
NOW Any other time, keeping his eyes closed after regaining consciousness wouldn’t be difficult for Tim Drake. However, the electric current continuously shocking his body left him no choice. His eyes flashed open as he exhaled an agonizing scream. The shock lasted only seconds, but the residual pain continued long after. At first everything was still blurry. Need to focus. Where the hell Am I? Gradually the darkness lessened. Tim was able to make out circles of light on the floor in front of him. He quickly accessed his surroundings. He was in a large empty warehouse with continuous rows of hanging lamps, all which were slowly swaying from side to side. I’m near the water. Tim could taste the salt in the air.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
Dynasty: A Batman Tale Part 16
NOW Alfred had not had the pleasure of watching Bruce and Dick work together for quite some time, his only wish that it were under different circumstances. As the two of them devised their plan to rescue Tim and save the city, Alfred felt a lump in his throat. They used to be so close. They’re more like each other than they realize. The pain accumulated throughout the years for most would be unbearable, between the war on crime Bruce waged as Batman, and the lives they had all led together at Wayne Manor, Alfred, however, was made from different stock. As caretaker of Wayne Manor, Alfred Pennyworth remained an unyielding constant, a center firmly planted for Bruce, Dick and Tim and at one time even Jason.
By Jarad Mann3 years ago in Fiction
