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Paper Stars
This was my last short story submission to NYC Midnight in 2024: 2,000 words long, written in just four days. I had so much fun...
Chelle Jolliffe
Jul 15, 20248 min read
Wax & Ink: Historic Bookstore
Wax & Ink: A Historic Bookstore is an American bookseller based in Waxwood, Ohio. The shop prides itself on maintaining local history...
JL Cordonnier
May 15, 20241 min read
The Prairie Around Us
After a three-year hiatus from fiction writing competitions, I gave NYC Midnight's "Short Story Challenge" another try in 2024. I had a...
Chelle Jolliffe
Apr 11, 202410 min read
| James Shepherd
“I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go.” -The Adventure of the Three Gables THE BASICS: Full Name:...
JL Cordonnier
Apr 11, 20244 min read
| Jenevieve Sloann
"I am lost without my Boswell" -A Scandal in Bohemia BASICS: Full Name: Jenevieve Elizabeth Sloann Nickname(s): -Jen (by everyone) -Goody...
JL Cordonnier
Apr 11, 20245 min read
| Elle Gonzales
“It's quite exciting," said Sherlock Holmes, with a yawn.” -A Study in Scarlet THE BASICS: Full Name: Gabriela Elena Ana Gonzales...
JL Cordonnier
Apr 3, 20245 min read
5 Short Stories I Can't Stop Thinking About
I never paid much attention to short stories outside of classroom assignments; as a young reader, I always wanted long narratives that...
Chelle Jolliffe
Mar 23, 20244 min read
| Lila Greene
"There is nothing like first-hand evidence." -A Study in Scarlet THE BASICS: Full Name: Lila Taylor Greene City: Waxwood, OH Sex: Female...
JL Cordonnier
Mar 23, 20243 min read
| Memphis Moses
"My mind rebels at stagnation!" -The Sign of Four BASICS: Full Name: Memphis Owen Moses City: Waxwood, OH Sex: Male D.O.B: 8/13/06...
JL Cordonnier
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Is There Life on Mars?
After a long hiatus, 2023 was the year I finally got back to NYC Midnight's writing challenges, starting with the "250-Word Microfiction...
Chelle Jolliffe
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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