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Caleb James K.

@calebjamesk.bsky.social

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Happily married. Writer. Avid reader. Whiskey enthusiast. Host of the Drunken Pen Writing Podcast and co-host of Arcade Bookshop. Check out my work and podcast at www.calebjamesk.com

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I have more fiction out in the wild! This time, it's a long literary western. calebjamesk.com/2026/07/15/p...

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Published in Starlite Pulp Review 8

My story “Santuario has been published in Starlite Pulp Review Issue 8.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Hey, I have some more good publishing news! calebjamesk.com/2026/06/14/p...

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Published in Chill Mag Issue 6: Flux

My poem, “Midnight in the Poor House,” has been published in Chill Mag Issue 6: Flux.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Got some more poetry out in the wild. calebjamesk.com/2026/05/20/p...

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Published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2026

My poem “Asphalt Daydream” has been published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2026.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I'm a little late posting this, but I have a new story out! calebjamesk.com/2026/05/08/p...

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Published in My Friends In Hell Anthology

My short story “For the Views” has been published in the My Friends In Hell horror anthology.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

New work in the wild! This one you can read for free. calebjamesk.com/2026/04/15/p...

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Published in The Rotten Pomegranate: Divine Comedy Edition

My poem “Plight of the Jester has been published in The Rotten Pomegranate’s Divine Comedy Edition.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I've been forgetting to share this. calebjamesk.com/2026/02/21/p...

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Published in the Hemlock Journal Anthology Volume 2

My poem, “To Spot a Lanternfly,” has been published in the Hemlock Journal Anthology Volume 2.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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Interview with Dragon Soul Press

Dragon Soul Press recently released an interview I had done with them.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

In the need for good horror stories? I have just the thing! #amreading #shortstory #horror calebjamesk.com/2025/11/07/p...

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Published in Ethereal Nightmares: The Complete Trilogy

I have two stories and an interview published in Ethereal Nightmares: The Complete Trilogy by Dark Holme Publishing.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

If Republican lawmakers actually cared about today's events and are "heartbroken" like they say, they would work to pass reasonable gun reform. But they won't because it's easier to blame the left and give their "thoughts and prayers" until the storm passes and they can resume business as usual.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Forgot to post this the other day, but my story "Bathed in Starlight" from HorrorScope 3 has been republished in this great Leo Collection compiled by January Ember Press. calebjamesk.com/2025/08/22/p...

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Published in The Leo Collection by January Ember Press

My story Bathed in Starlight from HorrorScope 3 has been republished in The Leo Collection by January Ember Press.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

New story out now! Read Jupiter's Ascent in The Page Gallery's August Exhibit. calebjamesk.com/2025/08/12/p...

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Published in The Page Gallery

My story “Jupiter’s Ascent” has been published in The Page Gallery.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I'm extremely excited to announce that you can now get a copy of Starlite Pulp Review 6, featuring my old school boxing story, Giant Steps. This is the book I've been most pumped to read this year, and I'm proud to say that I'm among some truly incredible writers. calebjamesk.com/2025/06/22/p...

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Published in Starlite Pulp Review 6

My story “Giant Steps” has been published in Starlite Review 6.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I received my copy of Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond today. You can read my story "Desolation of the Wendigo" among the 100 scary flash fiction stories featured in this collection. Trust me, there are some truly wicked tales in this one! calebjamesk.com/2025/06/15/p...

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Published in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond

My story “Desolation of the Wendigo” has been published in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond by Dark Holme Publishing.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

For the second year in a row, I have a poem featured in the Western PA Poetry Review. This time, I tried something different and wrote a traditional Celtic folk poem about the Selkie, which are mythological sea creatures/people from Celtic folklore. calebjamesk.com/2025/06/04/p...

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Published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2025

My poem “Born at Sea” has been published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2025.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Hey, my short story "The Dreaming Dead" is now available to read in Chill Mag Issue 4! I read the issue yesterday and I consider it an absolute privilege to be featured alongside so many incredible writers and artists. calebjamesk.com/2025/05/29/p...

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Published in Chill Mag Issue 4: Dreaming

My story, “The Dreaming Dead” has been published in Chill Mag Issue 4: Dreaming.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter! Here's something completely inappropriate for the holiday. My splatterpunk story "One Night Stand" has been published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk Volume 2. Cheers! #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2025/04/20/p...

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Published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk: Volume 2

My story “One Night Stand” has been published in HellBound Books Anthology of Splatterpunk: Volume 2.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I forgot to share this last week, but my story "Bog Hag" (which was featured in HorrorScope Volume 4 last year) has been republished by Wicked Shadow Press in their incredible looking "Who Let the Gods Out!? Divine Wrath" anthology. #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2025/04/08/p...

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Published in Who Let The GODS Out?! DIVINE WRATH

My story “Bog Hag” has been republished in “Who Let The GODS Out?! DIVINE WRATH” by Wicked Shadow Press.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

My story “Undying Island” has been published for a third time! Originally published by the now defunct Sirens Call Issue 65, and then in the creator-owned Halloween Remains anthology, you can now check the story out in Peasant Magazine Issue 3! calebjamesk.com/2025/03/16/p...

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Published in Peasant Magazine Issue 3

My story “Undying Island” has been published in Peasant Magazine Issue 3.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I got a new poem published in Eastern Sea Bards. You can go ahead and read it on my author site for free! #poetry #writingcommunity calebjamesk.com/2024/12/16/p...

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Published in Eastern Sea Bards

My poem “Forgotten Son” has been published in Eastern Sea Bards.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

If you’re looking for an awesome Christmas-themed horror collection for the horror lovers in your life, this book is perfect! Also, my story “Maggot Party” is as disturbing as the name suggests. You won’t be disappointed! #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/12/12/p...

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Published in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology

I’ve been published in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Only two more days until you can read my story "Maggot Party" in Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology. #horrorwriters

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Hey, I have a new poem out in the Eunoia Review today! Give it a read, it's quite short 😁 calebjamesk.com/2024/11/23/p...

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Published in the Eunoia Review

My poem Fair Farewell has been published in the Eunoia Review.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Looking for a creepy, weird read? Well I have a free story for you available on my website! calebjamesk.com/2024/11/04/p...

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The first draft of my unfinished story, “Poor Things” originally written for Violent Advents: A Christmas Horror Anthology.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Hey, how about one more publication to finish off October and bring in November? I've got two stories featured in this fun anthology! Also, the royalties go to cancer research. So you really should check it out 😁 #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/11/01/p...

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Published in Halloween Remains: A Post Halloween Charity Anthology

I have two stories featured in Halloween Remains: A Post Halloween Charity Anthology.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Exciting news two days in a row! I’m extremely eager to announce that my short story (if you consider 15k words short) “Dead Men Don’t Scream” has been published in Beautiful Darkness: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology. #horror #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/10/31/p...

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Published in Beautiful Darkness 3: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology

My short story “Dead Men Don’t Scream” has been published in Beautiful Darkness 3: A Dragon Soul Press Anthology

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

"I lost my soul to a grifter." I’m pleased to announce that my story “In Entered The Grifter” has been published in Halloweenthology: All Hallows’ Eve by Wicked Shadow Press. You can find a link to purchase a copy on my website. #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/10/30/p...

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Published in Halloweenthology: All Hallows’ Eve

I’ve been published in Halloweenthology: All Hallows’ Eve by Wicked Shadow Press.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

I'm excited to announce that after a long year in waiting, my short story “The Well” is now available to listen to on The NoSleep Podcast Season 21, Episode 17. #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/08/26/s...

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Short Story “The Well” Featured on The NoSleep Podcast

My short story The Well has been featured on The NoSleep Podcast.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 31/07/2024

In need of a fun read? Look no further than Readings From Cursed Room 301 by Mad Axe Media featuring my super bizarre story, The House of Shit! Available now on Amazon. #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/07/31/p...

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Published in Readings From Cursed Room 301

My story "The House of Shit" has been published in Readings From Cursed Room 301: An Anthology of Horror Genre Tropes.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

We open today's episode with a few reviews and some possibly upsetting Neil Gaiman news. After that, we have a fun discussion about the novel NSFW by previous DPW guest David Scott Hay. calebjamesk.com/2024/07/30/b...

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BOTM #15: NSFW By David Scott Hay

We discuss David Scott Hay's novel NSFW.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 18/06/2024

Author David Winner joins us today on the DPW Podcast to discuss his book Master Lovers. We have a great conversation about David’s great aunt Dorle and her whirlwind life during the 1930s. calebjamesk.com/2024/06/18/d...

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DPW Podcast #168: Uncovering The Past With David Winner

We talk with author David Winner about his book Master Lovers.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

Today on the DPW Podcast, author C.E. Hoffman joins us to discuss their newest short story collection, Losers and Freaks. This one is a lot of fun. calebjamesk.com/2024/06/11/d...

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DPW Podcast #167: This Long, Difficult, Beautiful Life With C.E. Hoffman

Author C.E. Hoffman joins us to discuss their newest short story collection, Losers and Freaks.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 31/05/2024

Signing more books in the DPW Studio today. This time, I'm signing hardback copies of Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing. My story, Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead, is just one of 12 amazing stories that will be sure to keep you up at night.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

I'm so happy to announce that you can finally check out my Sword and Sorcery story "Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead" in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing. #amreading #darkfantasy #shortstory calebjamesk.com/2024/05/10/p...

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Published in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales

My story "Ashur Kang VS the Army of the Undead" has been published in Ethereal Nightmares: An Anthology of Twisted Tales by Dark Holme Publishing.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 04/05/2024

Well, look at that. I've had ANOTHER story published! This time around, miniMAG has published my story "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" in their 96th issue. Give it a read. It's free! #amwriting #shortstory #fiction calebjamesk.com/2024/05/04/p...

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Published in miniMAG Issue 96

My story "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" has been published in miniMAG Issue 96.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

I'm back with another new story! This one, Tús Nua, has been published in Strange Days Volume 14, which you can order now. A lyrical Celtic tale about death and rebirth, Tús Nua focuses on an ancient Celtic God of nature and how he views the world. #folklore calebjamesk.com/2024/05/01/p...

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Published in Strange Days Volume 14

My story Tús Nua has been published in Strange Days Volume 14.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

Hey, I have a new story out right now Check out Undying Island on page 195 in The Sirens Call Issue 65. I wrote this story in a lyrical Celtic fantasy style that's quite unique. It's a style I've never read before and so far, people seem to it enjoy it. calebjamesk.com/2024/04/27/p...

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Published in The Sirens Call: Issue 65

My story Undying Island has been published in Issue #65 of The Sirens Call.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

Hey, my poem "Where Have All the Fireflies Gone" has been published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review! I did a live reading last night at the PA Bards event. You can watch it on my website as well as read the poem for free. #poetry #poetrycommunity calebjamesk.com/2024/04/17/p...

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Published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2024

My poem "Where Have All the Fireflies Gone" has been published in Pennsylvania Bards Western PA Poetry Review 2024.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

We had a lot of fun recording this episode. You can always tell when we genuinely enjoy talking about the topic of the day. "Today, we break down all the nuances of the Sword and Sorcery genre and the best ways to get the most out of your characters..." calebjamesk.com/2024/04/16/d...

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DPW Podcast #162: Writing Sword And Sorcery

A discussion on how to write sword and sorcery.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 09/04/2024

Hey there, friends. Just wanted to let you all know that the Kickstarter for the newest anthology I'm in has gone live. The more money the Kickstarter makes, the more money the contributors get paid for their stories. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mad...

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Readings From Cursed Room 301

An Anthology of Twisted Terror from Mad Axe Media

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 30/03/2024

In the DPW Studio signing copies of HorrorScope Volume 4 featuring my dark fantasy story, Bog Hag. #horrorwriters #writerslife

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

Some say you should write what you enjoy reading. The only problem with that advice is that most of the stuff I enjoy reading is not what modern audiences nor publishers want 🫠

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 23/03/2024

Some not so new publishing...uh...news. I have some more work coming out soon, so I might actually post regularly on here. Believe it or not, I've been busy writing! #horrorwriters calebjamesk.com/2024/03/23/p...

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Published in Diabolic Press: Issue One

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Today, our friend, author Nicolás Obregón joins us for a special edition of A Murakami Minute. In this episode, we discuss some problems we have with Haruki Murakami’s writing. calebjamesk.com/2024/02/20/a...

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A Murakami Minute: The Problem With Haruki Murakami Feat. Nicolás Obregón

We sit down with author Nicolás Obregón to discuss the problems with Haruki Murakami's writing.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

With high-energy nonsense, we discuss some funny publishing stuff in today's episode, and then we do an absolutely terrible job of reviewing the history of DPW. #amwriting #podcast calebjamesk.com/2024/02/13/d...

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DBS #98: A Terrible Recap Of DPW’s History

We discuss the history of DPW.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

Here's a teaser promo for one of my newest stories, Bog Hag, available to read in HorrorScope Volume 4 on February 20th. #horrorwriters #darkfantasy calebjamesk.com/2024/02/10/h...

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HorrorScope Volume 4 Promo

A teaser trailer for Bog Hag, available to read in HorrorScope Volume 4 on February 20th.

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Tyler C. Gore @tylergore.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Bringing all my proclivities together on the Drunken Pen Podcast. On Spotify, Apple and the other platforms, or here: calebjamesk.com/2024/01/30/d... @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social @exactingclam.bsky.social @calebjamesk.bsky.social

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

In today's special episode of the DPW Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli and discuss his new book, Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam. calebjamesk.com/2024/02/06/d...

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DPW Podcast #157: Forgiving The Son Of Sam With Dr. Michael Caparrelli

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli and discuss his new book, Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam.

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Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 26/01/2024

I received some unexpected good news the other day. Last year, I had a story published in SPANK the CARP literary journal. It was online only so I didn't think much about it, but this week I was informed that my story appears in their 2023 print anthology. calebjamesk.com/2024/01/25/p...

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Published in SPANK the CARP 2023 Print Anthology

My story The Temple Fish appears in the 2023 SPANK the CARP print Anthology.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

Here's a quick flash fiction piece I wrote as a "Nightmare Birds" submission for a magazine. Obviously it wasn't accepted and since I don't have any other use for it, you can read it for free! #flashfiction #shortstory calebjamesk.com/2024/01/24/b...

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When the spirit is lost, so is hope.

Caleb James K. @calebjamesk.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

Is there anything more depressing than eating dinner at a knockoff Taco Bell? Unfortunately, yes. #shortstory #fiction calebjamesk.com/2024/01/15/b...

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Because of Taco

A sad tale of loss and grief inside of a dirty taco restaurant.