Jake Bible Fiction

  • Friday Night Drabble Party!

    Hello, Friday, my old friend. I’ve got 100 words again.

    In sentences softly creepy, in paragraphs that are something something…

    Okay, I couldn’t keep it going. It’s early when I am writing this and coffee hasn’t kicked in yet. But, for you, my brave fans of micro-fiction, it is FRIDAY NIGHT DRABBLE PARRRRRRRTY TIIIIIIIIIMMMME!

    You know what? Let’s get right to the party. If you feel like checking out any books -ebook, print, or audio- just clickety clack any of those menu titles above. They will take you to a world of wonder!

    WONDER!

    Now, on to the drabble!

    Enjoy!

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    Modern City Life
    By
    Jake Bible

    The subway rattled down the tracks while Holston stared at his hands. The other passengers had gotten off at the last few stops, leaving the car empty, a decaying mausoleum of modern city life.

    Holston coughed. He didn’t cover his mouth, just watched the droplets of spittle hit the deck of the subway car, adding to the years of grime and gunk.

    He wiped at his mouth and the back of his hand came away bloody.

    It was too late.

    Holston set his hand on his jeans and closed his eyes, ready for the end of the world to begin.

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    Cheers!

    Disclaimer: You can’t take it with you when you die. Whatever it is.

  • Friday Night Drabble Party

    Well, hello there! Nice to see you have returned for more 100 word goodness!

    Now, before we dive into micro-fiction heaven (BECAUSE IT IS HEAVEN!), how about I mention a couple of important things? You don’t mind, do you?

    I didn’t think so.

    I really only have two things to mention: the Z-Burbia 6 audiobook and the Mega 3 audiobook are ready and waiting for your mighty, mighty earholes to consume! Bam!

    Click the pics below and be transported to an aural experience that is sure to delight and fill you with wonder. IT WILL FILL YOU WITH WONDER!

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    Now, onto the drabble!

    Enjoy!

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    It Was Not Over
    By
    Jake Bible

    The car screamed around the corner, the driver desperate to escape his pursuer. He whipped the wheel this way, that way, back and forth, dodging the other cars, his foot pressing the accelerator all the way to the floor.

    The impact was sudden. The driver screamed. He became wedged against the guardrail. It was not over. Six other cars joined in. Impact after impact made the driver’s head snap back again and again.

    “Ow,” Bobby said as he walked down the exit plank. “They need higher headrests in those things.”

    “Don’t be a baby,” Allison laughed. “They’re just bumper cars.”

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    Cheers!

    Disclaimer: Be not afraid of the carnie life, for the carnie life is a glamourous life!

     

  • Writing In Suburbia #12: The Sacrificial Moron

    Welcome to the latest episode of Writing In Suburbia!

    I have survived Dragon Con! I talk about that, but mainly I talk about the importance of prioritizing your life and knowing what you are willing to sacrifice and what you are not willing to sacrifice. I get slightly choked up. Slightly.

    Enjoy!

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  • Friday Night Drabble Party!

    Holy Schmokeses! Is it Friday already?

    Yeah, baby!

    Time for another Party made of 100 word micro-fiction!

    Before that, how about I show you my schedule for Dragon Con? I’m there/here right now!

    Friday:

    Writing A Horror Book Series
    Description: Pros share tips on designing and maintaining multibook narratives
    Time: Fri 04:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
    (Tentative Panelists: Scott Sigler, Jake Bible, James R. Tuck, Michelle Belanger, Karen E. Taylor, Richard Lee Byers)

    Saturday:

    SFWA Booth from 10am-12pm.

    21st Century Zombies
    Description: The public’s hunger for zombies is insatiable, and this hour explores how writers keep the topic fresh
    Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
    (Tentative Panelists: Madeleine Roux, Jake Bible, Richard Lee Byers, Jonathan Maberry, John Hornor Jacobs)

    Autograph signing at SFWA booth from 4pm-6pm

    Body Horror: The New Flesh
    Description: Authors discuss themes of transformation, transcendence, and the human form in revolt
    Time: Sat 07:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
    (Tentative Panelists: Jake Bible, Scott Sigler, Richard Kadrey, Ego Likeness)

    Sunday:

    SFWA Booth from 10am-12pm

    Come say hello and chat with me at the SFWA booth or one of my panels!

    Ready for the Drabble?

    Hold on, and you knew this was coming, let’s pimp a bit first!

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    Now, on to the Drabble!

    Enjoy!

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    Questers
    By
    Jake Bible

    The wizard stared at the runes, eyes narrowed, sweat dripping from his brow.

    “Can you decipher it, old man?” Vorgoron asked.

    “Give me time, give me time,” the wizard said, scratching his stubbled chin.

    “Should you cast a spell?” Malkorn asked, twirling an arrow between his fingers.

    “Hush. I have this, elf,” the wizard replied.

    They stood there for a moment then the grand stone door creaked open.

    “I thought I heard someone out here,” the troll said. He looked at the weapons. “Huh. Questers. I thought you were the pixies selling cookies. Oh, well, lets get on with this.”

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    Cheers!

    Disclaimer: The way is secret. SECRET!

  • Writing In Suburbia #11: The Con Game

    Writing In Suburbia #11 is brought to you by toast. Yummy, delicious, nutritious toast. Find your toast, people. Find your toast.

    Also, I talk about cons (conventions) and the practical and personal benefits of attending. I also talk about making sure you take care of yourself. FIND YOUR TOAST!

    Oh, and the last thing- find your toast.

    It all makes sense in the podcast. Trust me.

    Cheers!

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