Jared Meeks

“Critical Inaccuracy, Chapter 4 of 7 - Even Beautful Tamers Have Thorns” by Jared Meeks

Submitted to Contest #205

It was just another pretty, promising, perfectly precious, spring morning. Birds were singing, flowers were blooming, yada yada. Only, today was not just a typical morning. For Alicia... "Ah, the day is young!", said Alicia, as she rolled out of bed, stretched, and began her morning routine. She started by walking into her bathroom and washing her face. A great way to wake herself up. Next, she brushed her hair. Not a single knot would ruin her cutesy appearance. And at last the finishing touch, putting in her flowery hair pin. "Beauti...

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“Critical Inaccuracy, Chapter 3 of 7 - Trust is a Double-Edged Sword” by Jared Meeks

Submitted to Contest #195

It was just another peaceful, solitary, dreadfully droll, spring afternoon. Birds were singing, flowers were blooming, yada yada. Only, today was not just a typical afternoon. For Wyril... "Ah... Well, that's enough of that.", said Wyril, as he finished stretching, and stood up from his bed, "I won't get anywhere just lazing around all day. With that said, no good work is done on an empty stomach.". Wyril stepped out of his room, and into the kitchen/dining room, hoping to find something good in the fridge, though knowing it was wishful thin...

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“Critical Inaccuracy, Chapter 2 of 7 - A Pack of Lone Wolves” by Jared Meeks

It was just another stressful, taxing, completely ordinary, spring afternoon. Birds were singing, flowers were blooming, yada yada. Only, today was not just a typical afternoon. For Barex... "Almost done...", said Barex, finishing up this week's homework. And after a few moments, and one final pen stroke, "Phew, and that's that.", said Barex, taking in a deep breath of relief after a long night's work. After basking in the newfound respite, they slowly averted their gaze to the clock on their wall. 1:57pm Barex thought back to the night befo...

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“Critical Inaccuracy, Chapter 1 of 7 - A Common Goal” by Jared Meeks

Submitted to Contest #180

It was just another typical, boring, completely ordinary, spring morning. Birds were singing, flowers were blooming, yada yada.Only, today was not just a typical morning. For Torrain..."Today's the day.", said Torrain, fresh out of bed, "I've got no time to waste, I've gotta get ready for my interview!".Torrain hopped out of his bed with a child-like excitement, as he stretched, and got himself ready to get himself ready.He took a shower, humming the whole way through, followed by a clean shave.Torrain looked deep into the mirror with a stee...

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“A False Hero's Pride” by Jared Meeks

Submitted to Contest #147

Chapter 1, Introduction (Warning: Includes Violence, and Suicide/Self Harm) The tale begins 8 years ago, in the proud kingdom of Seipin, led by the noble King Bernand. Bernand, and the kingdom by proxy, were well respected, as Bernand was an intelligent ruler, who made smart decisions, and always put the needs of the people before his own. Bernand’s child, Korro, was just as kind as he was, always doing what he could to help, just as he had learned from his father. Korro was as pure as could be, without so much as a single spec of darkn...

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