Knock, Knock
Rebel thought it would be a simple babysitting gig until the knock at the door vibrated through the house. Check out my latest horror short story and contest entry at Vocal.media
Creative Writing
All of the creative writing of Jarrett S. Smith collected into one place. Check the list and find your next favorite read.
Assisted Psychopaths – A Short Horror Story
With AI taking over everything, at one point, AI and mental health will intersect. This is a story that mixes AI with Frankenstein in a modern horror story.
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Neighbors – A Short Story
By Jarrett S. Smith Ruth tried to steady herself as she saw the police car enter their neighbor’s driveway. She turned to her husband. Herb’s gray hair looked as charming as ever. He sat in his usual stupor, watching the news at full volume. It never seemed to matter whether he had his hearing aids
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Battery Life
What does it take to change someone’s mind? That’s the question facing Ian, a tech reviewer who is weary of the newest tech, a phone that never runs out of battery.
Elephant Trunks
Imagine a utopian future where AI controls every detail of life-and creativity is forbidden. In Elephant Trunks, Walt risks everything to tell stories and make a real connection in a world ruled by the Nexus.
A Haunted House – A Spooky Short Story
Marla and Andre go searching for missing girls in an old haunted house, but what they find is beyond their worst nightmares…
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The House Guest: Part 3
The secrets that Grandpa Jo hides are darker than anyone could have imagined. In this shocking conclusion, Stephanie learns the truth, but it may be too late…
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The House Guest: Part 1
When Kevin and Stephanie take in Kevin’s elderly grandfather, they expect nothing more than a few stories and harmless quirks. But Grandpa Jo harbors dark secrets, and as strange events unfold, Stephanie begins to question whether they invited more than just an old man into their home…
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Moonlight Ride
This is a short story I wrote for a contest over at Vocal.Meda regarding the reliablity of the narrator.
In Moonlight Ride, a seemingly routine drive spirals into a night of suspicion, deceit, and deadly secrets. As Tim and Franny navigate dark roads and even darker truths, a mysterious thud from the trunk sets off a chilling chain of events. Can their fractured trust survive the night, or will the truth buried beneath the surface tear them apart?
Blackmail
How far can you push your morality? Allen, a high ranking Judge, must decide if he should do the morally right thing, or side with the man that put him there. Read on to find out what happens.