Jewel Storm

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“A Taste For Revenge” by Jewel Storm

Submitted to Contest #270

The wind howled outside like a banshee, its icy fingers curling around the worn cabin walls. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of roasting meat and bubbling broth. Alma stirred the pot, her wooden spoon scraping against the sides with a soft clink, echoing secrets in the silence. Shadows danced under flickering candlelight, whispering tales of vengeance as she prepared the feast.“Tonight, they’ll come,” Alma murmured to herself, a sly smile curling her lips. “They’ll come for what they think is a feast, but it will be their final supp...

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“Reflections of the Forgotten” by Jewel Storm

Submitted to Contest #271

Rain hammered against the windows, each droplet tapping like an impatient visitor. Sarah sat on the edge of her couch, scrolling through an online marketplace for vintage trinkets, a hobby she’d developed to pass the time. She paused on an old locket—golden, delicate, but worn by time. The caption read: An heirloom with a story waiting to be discovered. Without thinking twice, she bought it. Something about it felt oddly… familiar. Two days later, the locket arrived. She sat at her kitchen table, holding it between her fingers. It was heavie...

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“Raya Bones” by Jewel Storm

Submitted to Contest #186

A woman walked into the dimly lit bar, her eyes scanning the room for a place to sit. She was tall and striking, with bleached blonde hair that fell in loose waves down her back. As she approached the bar, the bartender looked up, his eyes lingering on her for a moment before he spoke. "What can I get you?" he asked, his voice low and gravelly. The woman paused for a moment, her eyes scanning the shelves behind the bar. "Scotch," she said finally. "Neat." The bartender poured her a generous measure of the amber liquid, sliding the gla...

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“She feels Weak.” by Jewel Storm

She feels weak. The kind of weakness that seeps into your bones and leaves you feeling hollow. She's been running on empty for so long that it's hard to remember a time when she felt anything else. The demands of life had taken their toll, and she felt like she was barely holding on. She feels weak. It's been a long time since she had the energy to tackle anything more than the bare minimum. Her to-do list had grown longer by the day, and yet she found herself struggling to cross even the simplest tasks off. The weight of the world seemed to...

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“A Man’s Mental Health” by Jewel Storm

"You're different." The words stung like a slap to the face. He had known for a long time that he was different, but hearing someone say it out loud made it feel like a curse. "Why can't you just be like everyone else?" The question hung in the air like a challenge, daring him to prove himself, to be someone that he wasn't. But he couldn't do it, couldn't pretend to be something that he wasn't. "Wrong." The word was like a knife to the heart. It made him feel like there was something fundamentally flawed about him, like he was less...

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“Cluttered Life” by Jewel Storm

Submitted to Contest #185

“It’s Mine, you can’t have it!” Mary had always been an avid collector. As a child, she had kept every toy, every book, and every trinket that came her way. As she grew older, her collecting habits only grew stronger. She spent hours scouring thrift stores and garage sales, always on the lookout for the next treasure to add to her ever-growing collection.At first, Mary's collecting was harmless. Her apartment was cluttered, but it was manageable. But as the years went by, Mary's collecting habits grew more extreme. She started hoarding every...

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Author bio

Jewel Storm is a passionate LGBT and mental health activist, proudly married to a woman, and deeply committed to fostering a sense of safety and support for those in need. As a foster mom, Jewel has helped 12 children find temporary homes, offering them comfort and stability during difficult transitions. Having experienced the foster system herself at the age of five, she understands the challenges of finding a loving temporary home. This personal connection drives her dedication to providing a safe haven for children until they can reunite with their families. Currently, Jewel is a full-time foster mom to her 7-year-old sister, stepping in while her mother undergoes a year-long inpatient therapy program after experiencing traumatic events. This role has further fueled her empathy and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Jewel’s passion for storytelling began at the age of seven. What started as an outlet to express herself quickly became a source of joy and fulfillment. By the third grade, her talent was evident—she was reading her stories to classmates of all ages, even captivating her school principal. Writing has always been her way to feel alive and connected, allowing her to create narratives that reflect not only her personal experiences but also the struggles and triumphs of others. For Jewel, storytelling is more than a passion—it’s a means to inspire, heal, and empower those who need to feel heard.