Jessica Jackson
Bio
Armed with her BA in English Literature and passion for gothic romance, Jessica Jackson is making her debut in the world of fiction. She is also an award-winning costume artist, lyricist, vocalist, and lover of all things dark and spooky.
Stories (3/0)
300 Days
It had been 300 days since the air ran out. The ones who fled to the purlieus were dying in droves, now. The ones who survived now only managed to do so through the help of oxygen tanks. Those fortunate to remain in the omphalos were crammed like dirty rats on a merchant ship, floating precariously in the middle of a pandemic and atmospheric wasteland. Then there were those like myself, forced into a limited understanding of science just to survive, building devices and contraptions to keep the inevitable at bay, thwarting death at every dusty turn.
By Jessica Jackson3 years ago in Fiction
From Page to Stage
It begins as most endeavors do: a vision. A whirlwind of textures and colors are birthed into glittering existence, transitioning from mind to pencil to scissors to stitch to form. My pen meets with paper to etch a meager translation, beginning as a gardener plants seeds when the frosts have given way. The vision is at times blinding and all-consuming, teetering on the edge of obsession. Every step is a thrilling expedition, from the initial pencil stroke to the first moment of wearability, where every stitch, slice, and fold comes to life under the lights.
By Jessica Jackson3 years ago in Styled
Flora's Gift
“Someone died in this room,” said Flora under her breath, gritting teeth and clutching her ebony fountain pen. Charles was mid-pour with the bottle of Dom Perignon, but only acknowledged her statement with the most subtle of eyebrow raises and a caveman-like grunt. He continued to pour the champagne. Flora was persistent.
By Jessica Jackson3 years ago in Horror
