Jace Keeler

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“The Weight of Wool” by Jace Keeler

Submitted to Contest #277

Trigger Warning:This story contains depictions of violence, animal death, familial loss, brief mentions of child death, mild gore, and themes of prejudice driven by religious and societal propaganda. When you hear the word wolf, what comes to mind?The tales of cunning, deceit, aggression, and manipulation? Do the words evil, fear, lie, alone, or death surface in your thoughts? Do you picture the bloodied fangs of a wild, merciless predator glinting under foggy moonlit skies—stalking the edges of the village, waiting for you to stray into th...

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“They Always Turn Up Late” by Jace Keeler

Submitted to Contest #275

Trigger Warning:This story contains themes of family conflict and betrayal, death and grief, substance use, psychological manipulation, mature language, and brief violence. “Today, we say goodbye. We say goodbye to a friend, to a mentor, to a colleague, and to a father. We say goodbye to Jim Mercer.”Jack gave a deep sigh. “A father,” he muttered, the words tasting bitter. He slouched back on the torturously uncomfortable bench, crammed between people he didn’t recognize, their shoulders pressing awkwardly against his. Around him, mourners da...

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“Fur, Fangs, and Falsehoods” by Jace Keeler

Submitted to Contest #263

Trigger Warning: Violence and Psychological Manipulation.This story contains depictions of violence, including weapon use and poisoning, as well as intense psychological conflict. Felix Thornes, a cunning fox with a flair for theatrics, sat comfortably within the plush interior of his personalized coach. The vibrant orange of his fur contrasted with the warm glow of the swaying lantern hanging outside. His sleek, pointed features were framed by a rich auburn coat, darkening to near-black at his ears, the tip of his carefully groomed tail, an...

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“Competition Day” by Jace Keeler

Submitted to Contest #256

Trigger Warning: This story contains dark themes, including violence and death.Competition Day slowly crept closer and closer, like a snake slithering towards its prey, waiting for its moment to strike. In the town of Elderswood, it was required of every young man who turned 18 to participate—a rite of passage observed for generations. Taking place once a year from sunrise till nightfall, those who did not attend when politely invited to compete were imprisoned and tried for failing to uphold years of tradition and law. Tradition was heavily...

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Author bio

Hello there! Thank's for stopping by. I'm an up-and-coming LGBTQ+ American author with a knack for showmanship; as an entertainer and storyteller, my stories will have you falling out of your seat with uncontrollable laughter or keep you on the edge with themes of suspense and terror. Either way, my goal is to yank the chair from under you and transport you from your (presumably) boring office job to a world of wonder and thrills—a break from the predictability of everyday life. Copyright © 2024 Jace Keeler - All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the author. The pfp used was kindly made for me by Maiox.