Shauna Mullen
Bio
I like to write about true crime and do small investigations. I also write fiction sometimes
Stories (60/0)
Skating Into The Past
When I was a little girl, there was a big fashion trend among children that gave you an unspoken bond between your peers. You would be rolling around the streets with jealous eyes of onlooking children burning into the back of your head. You had the wind in your hair and would be high fiving the other kids strolling past. These shoes were every kid’s dream in the 2000’s. I’m, of course, talking about Heelys. The craze took over children and eventually every single one of my friends had a pair. We would be wearing them as our school shoes and skating to our lessons. I remember a time we had a race in the school playground to see who was the Heely champion. I didn’t win. Most of my happy childhood memories involved a pair of Heelys.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Styled
Sophisticated And Sexy
Being born in the year 2000, I have not got a wide experience with big fashion trends as I would have liked. I’ve seen the rise and fall of the chinos in men's fashion (thank God) and white jeans become a rare thing of the past for women. Nearly halfway into the year 2021, I am already seeing corsets becoming a returning trend in women’s fashion. This may not be in the fashion of the history before but they are coming back with a 21st century twist. Although I’m elated the return of the corset is among us, I’m still waiting patiently for the day Audrey Hepburn style dresses make their return.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Styled
The Hilton Humiliation
When I was sixteen, I wanted nothing more than to be a singer. It was my dream and something I still wish to this day. I signed myself up to audition for The Voice UK and was delighted when I was chosen to go up to London and audition. For context, there are a set of evaluations you go through before you go for the official blind auditions which are televised. They are called producer auditions and you have to prepare two songs: One acapella and One with a backing track or instrument. One has to be over 150 BPM (Beats per minute) and one below. I chose The A Team by Ed Sheeran and Pumped-Up Kids by The Foster People. I practised for weeks and was determined to do this for myself. Little did I know, it was going to be the biggest embarrassment of my life.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Confessions
The Mystery Merlot Man
As I walk into the smoke-filled room, a wave of anxiety overcomes me. I’m finally meeting HIM. Jack. The guy who has been on the other end of the phone whenever I need him. The man who knows everything about me, my deepest darkest secrets. I start to question everything he has ever told me. What if he isn’t who he says he is? What if I’ve been catfished and some old man walks in who I’ve trusted with everything? What if he is who he says he is but he is luring me here to kidnap me? It suddenly dawns on me nobody knows I’m meeting him here tonight and I’m hyper aware of my surroundings. I try my best to push it to the back of my head and make a B-line straight for the bar. I order the strongest thing on the menu. Absinthe. Knocking back the shot my ears are pierced by the group of drunk men fumbling around the stage butchering Sex On Fire by Kings Of Leon. Through all my overthinking, a small smile finds its way across my face.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Humans
The Cycle Of Inevitability
As I am coming up on the age of 21, I have been reflecting on my bad habits and trying to understand where they came from. Although I have been working on them since I turned 18, I find it hard to shake them off completely. I’ll be going through the experiences I had with my parents and analysing where my bad habits formed and what could have been done to prevent them.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Confessions
The Ocean City And Cultural Cuisine
Living in Britain’s Ocean City, we have many local restaurants which will serve incredibly fresh sea food while offering a stunning view of the sea. We have many brilliant fish and chip shops which is a staple of the British nation however our city is also up with the greats for offering a varied range of many different cuisines. From Kebabs to Burgers, Plymouth has a vast scope of culture so choosing a favourite is near enough impossible. Instead of going to the big chain restaurants like McDonalds, Five Guys or Taco Bell, why not try these local gems?
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Feast
The Perfect Silence
Hayley looked in the mirror and didn't recognise herself anymore. All the pretty makeup and styled hair with the skin-tight dress. She got a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach but she had to do this. She promised. It's been a month since she touched a drink and everyone said she would feel better by now. So why doesn't she? As she gets lost in an emotional ocean of thoughts, her phone rings and she snaps out of it. She's late! With one last look at herself in the mirror, she puts on a smile and rushes out the door.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Humans
An Unconventional Pet Story
When I tell you I'm not a snake person, believe me I'm not. My friend had a pet snake and every time he brought it into the room I was in I would have a panic attack. I would of much rather preferred a "normal" pet like a dog. However, this is the story of how I got my own unconventional pet snake.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Petlife
Living With A "Convict"
In today's society, more and more young people are finding themselves in trouble with the law. Growing up, I was always taught to stay away from those who have broken the law. However, being an adult now I realise it's never as black and white as people make it out to be.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Criminal
Naïve
*WARNING* THIS CONTAINS STORIES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE* It breaks my heart seeing all these young girls aged 13 to 16 actively seeking out guys who are aged 18 or over and thinking it is okay. It isn't. It is so dangerous and I'm talking from past experience. This is my story.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Criminal
Family Isn't Always Forever
When I was younger I thought my mum was my superhero who would come to my aid no matter what and my dad was my entire world. I was a little daddy's girl. Just like any other relationship, they argued, but they were still strong in my six year old brain. However, that all changed the day my parents got divorced. At 7 years old, I watched my dad have a baby with the woman he cheated on my mum with. This sent my mum into a dark place she never came out of even after she remarried.
By Shauna Mullen2 years ago in Families
