Jess Knaus

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Good Cop, Bad Cop, Hungry Giant” by Jess Knaus

Submitted to Contest #277

Honestly, why am I here? Humans really are so thick, aren't they? If I absolutely must spell it out for you then at least bring me a cup of tea. Milk, one sugar. Excellent. No keep the saucer, I'm not that dainty, goodness. Can I ask why we’re meeting on a school oval? Oh I wouldn't fit in your interrogation rooms? What do you need, more government funding? Sitting on the ground is a bit primitive, isn’t it? Alright calm down, relax. My word, you’re the fiesty one, I can tell. Yes, let me share my side, please. Sit down, your pressuring me t...

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“The Victorian Cupboard” by Jess Knaus

Submitted to Contest #274

The phone broke through the evening stillness like a foghorn, making Sarah jolt. She dropped the teacup on the bench with a delicate clatter. Confused, she spun around and peered towards the grandfather clock across the room, its stained timbers shining by the light of the lamp. The golden hands ticked gently, the small hand just passing the seven and the big hand about to touch the three. Besides the buzzing telephone, her living room was serene and dark, like a photograph. Who would be ringing at this hour on a Friday night? She dried her ...

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“A Chase to the Oak” by Jess Knaus

Submitted to Contest #272

Fin's feet thumped heavily on the damp soil beneath his feet. Billows of condensation poured from his nose as the temperature around him plummeted. He had run so far away from the shadowy man, gaining a good lead on him, but turning over his right shoulder he saw the man had not let up. Fin chuckled and stomped his feet in excitement forging ahead into the dark, icy evening. The cave opened like a spire above his head, starting with the hard grey marble at his feet, rising higher and higher until all above-ground life folded away. He hoped t...

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Author bio

I'm an Australian contemporary fantasy and science fiction author.