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Jonathan Sheldon

@whimsicalfiction.bsky.social

Writer of vast tales, creator of worlds, and jungle gym for my kids. Who says it's impossible to find time to write while working full-time and raising 4 kids? Me...I'm the one who said it.

25 Followers  |  15 Following  |  27 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  1.7772

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#haiku #fiction

02.04.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hate #fascism, #ICE and the disbandment of #DEI? Sick and tired of social and economic injustice? Is #FDT your mantra? Then come join me on a quest to put them in a fucking submarine.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT26CDCk5/

02.02.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
JABberwocky Wrapped: 2024 in Review โ€“ JABberwocky Literary Agency, Incjabberwocky-logo

As is tradition, we like to reflect on all that we've done and accomplished throughout the year with JABberwocky Wrapped โœจ

We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (๐Ÿซต you!) that make our work so fulfilling!

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12.12.2024 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flash Fiction 01: Lyon | Video published by whimsicalfiction | Lemon8 #amwriting #lemon8stories #fantasy #fiction #fyp

Trying my hand at a Flash Fiction series, only on Lemon8! v.lemon8-app.com/al/OgTdjNvks

12.12.2024 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Vast field of mushrooms.
#Mycelium dressed in #frost.
Like glistening gems.

#SkyWords #vss365 #haiku

04.12.2024 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#SkyWords No. 10

As we progress toward winter, the world outside begins to freeze, flora wearing suits of #frost.

Tag #SkyWords, and using the word #frost, warm us with your wonderful words, whether flash fiction, poetry, haiku, or whatever means suits your fancy.

#prompt #writing

04.12.2024 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 9

There sits a homeless man, beaten down by the world, but his story was not always so tragic.

Tag #SkyWords and tell us the story of this man. Who was he? Who is he now? What tragedy became of him?

#prompt #writing #dailyprompt

02.12.2024 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Can you feel it? Can you feel the energy?"

Ben struggled to breathe.
"Yes. #Yes - but it burns - my throat."

"Indeed it does. Behold, my boy. It is here you'll discover destiny. Here you'll be made whole."

Ben continued to gasp, not sure he'd make it there alive.

#SkyWords #vss365

01.12.2024 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 8

At the top of an isolated island sits a temple. A strange power emanates from the building. It's a source of some power.

Tag #SkyWords and tell us of this temple place. What is the power? Who lives there? What would you see if you went there?

#prompt #writing #dailyprompt

01.12.2024 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Standing on the bridge, he could see a heap at the base of the basalt tower, the last #survivor of the rebellion. The soldier stepped forward, removing his sword. He would kill the remaining spirit of the uprising.

Long live the king.

#SkyWords #vss365

30.11.2024 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 7

Beyond a small land bridge, there stands a spire. Some say it's a castle, others that it's a mountain of actinolite.

Tag #SkyWords and tell us of this mysterious place.

#prompt #writing

30.11.2024 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Blooming floral light.
Stars blush in envy. She smiles.
Here, she feels at #home.

#SkyWords #vss365 #haiku

29.11.2024 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 6

She's discovered a magical forest. Trees and flowers stand illuminated in the night.

Tag #SkyWords and tell us of this beautiful place.

#prompt #writing

29.11.2024 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The #train crawled from the tunnel, emerging amongst a field of lavender. The passengers crowded the windows, allowing their eyes to #feast on the beauty. As the scent of the flowers tapped on the glass, swimming into the vents, some wondered if any of it was even real.

#SkyWords #vss365

28.11.2024 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#SkyWords No. 5

Happy #Thanksgiving to all. May you find peace and happiness, regardless of how, or with whom, you spend your day.

In honor of Thanksgiving, today's word #prompt is #feast. Tag #SkyWords and give us something good to chew on.

#prompt #writing

28.11.2024 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dried mud pinched at the stubbled on her legs, itching. She kicked off her shoes and pants beside an ancient watering hole. She stepped in to rinse, but the water was starved, so long #complaining of its hunger. Her foot found no purchase. She sank. Down. Down. Down.

#SkyWords #vss365

27.11.2024 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 4

In the heart of the forest sits a small body of water. It looks unassuming and insignificant. Just a little puddle. Only, I've heard stories. This #pond is much more than it seems. Tag #SkyWords and tell us, what's the story of this little #pond?

#prompt #writing

27.11.2024 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She wanted to #delay her approach, fearful of the power resting in the wood of the #GodTree. If she was not the one destiny foretold, if her spirit was not -?

No. She'd come too far to faulter. If the tree deemed her unworthy and absorbed her into its roots, then so be it.

#SkyWords #vss365

26.11.2024 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The farmer, the one painted in a rocking chair observing his crop, had stepped from the patio and now walked through the field. His movements were stuttered, a #delay in his steps, as the wheat smeared around him.

Fred stared at his work, perplexed. Where did the dog run off to?

#SkyWords #vss365

26.11.2024 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#SkyWords No. 3

An artist is painting, doing so with a lack of sleep. He's under the spell of exhaustion, and begins to see the images in his painting move. He knows what he's seeing can't be real, can it? Tag #SkyWords and tell us, what is he seeing? Is it real or hallucination?

#prompt #writing

26.11.2024 11:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

search everywhere
search for half of your life
and when you grow weary enough
you may find
rebirth is already
something you left behind๐Ÿชถ

#SkyWords (rebirth)

25.11.2024 08:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Torrin had found the #GodTree. It was bigger than he expected, but the leaves didn't smell of sweet tarts, and the trunk didn't glow blue, and it didn't move its branches with purpose. He frowned at the feeble fruit in his hand, hoping the tales of a panacea weren't also a mere legend.
#SkyWords

25.11.2024 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful piece ๐Ÿ‘

25.11.2024 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#SkyWords No. 2

Deep in the valley, far from the civilizations of man, stands the #GodTree. Histories are entangled with legends of the tree, but do those legends hold weight? Does it hold power? Is it poisonous? Has anyone ever seen it?

Tag #SkyWords, and tell us the truth of the God Tree.

25.11.2024 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A bright light made her eyelids flutter. Was it fire? Were those flames still eating her, dissolving her flesh? No. That burn and pain was a ghost. This light, its shallow heat, was a kiss. She opened her eyes to the Sun upon the #horizon. It smiled down, welcoming her #rebirth.

#SkyWords #vss365

24.11.2024 12:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, and welcome to #SkyWords.

To celebrate the mass movement into #BlueSky, the reinvigoration of the writing community, the inaugural SkyWords prompt shall be #rebirth.

Whether #flashfiction, #poem, #haiku, or however you wish to express yourself, we'd love to see your masterpiece!

24.11.2024 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As we move away from #X, I'm thinking of starting a #BlueSky specific #writing #prompt, calling is #SkyWords. It'll be a hybrid prompt, with words, pictures, etc as the muse and inspiration. Curious if anyone would have an interest in participating.
#vss365 #vsshorror #amwriting #writer #dailyprompt

23.11.2024 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So relevant in these times.
#quote #writing #Malazan

15.11.2024 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Twittle refugee here, looking to plant new roots. It seems I've found fertile ground.
#amwriting #writer

15.11.2024 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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