Jeff Coleman's Blog: Jeff Coleman Writes, page 11

Emily

This post was originally published through Patreon on September 12, 2017. Emily gazed down from the balcony of her studio apartment, the evening shadows lengthening as the sun dipped below the horizon. She watched people pass along the sidewalk, watched cars pass along the street. A rhythm, she thought, an elaborate choreography that dazzled her … Continue reading "Emily"

Balthor

This post was originally published through Patreon on November 29, 2017. It calls itself Balthor. A being of indeterminate form, a fleshless apparition that stalks the cosmos like a wraith. Where, how, or when the name came about, it cannot remember, nor does it care. It has only one desire, a single driving force that’s … Continue reading "Balthor"

The Patron

This post was originally published through Patreon on May 15, 2016. The patron watches his young artist paint, follows the brush with his eyes as it whisks back and forth, back and forth over the canvas in the dim light of a one-room studio. It brings him joy to see his artist so wrapped up … Continue reading "The Patron"

The Day Earth Disappeared

Click here to find out where you can read my books! I was five the day the Earth disappeared. My father had gathered us together beneath a late night moon, and when he had our attention, he said: “The Earth is no longer safe for us. We have to go.” “What?” I was devastated. I … Continue reading "The Day Earth Disappeared"

Totem, Part 11

Part 1 | Part 2 |  Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 I always thought you would have been a better leader, said Jahi after stopping his part of the story to rest. I wish you’d had the chance. It was late, and the birds who’d … Continue reading "Totem, Part 11"

Scarecrow

This post was originally published through Patreon on June 19, 2016. Quick note: Totem, Part 11 will be posted on November 7

Let The Show Begin

This post was originally published through Patreon on August 28, 2016. Quick note: I’m currently working on “Totem, Part 11,” and plan to release it on November 7

Water Charmer

A sparkle, followed by a twining liquid shimmer. Tara flexed her fingers, and the suspended ribbon of water before her wormed through the air like a snake. She cycled through a series of basic patterns, all geometric constructions her parents had taught her to form when she was young. But she had no real investment … Continue reading "Water Charmer"

The Enemy Within

This post was originally published through Patreon on December 5, 2016. Emily trembled in the dark. She was not alone. “You can’t get rid of me so easily,” her demon snarled, a writhing mass of black. “You’re not strong enough.” It had controlled her for most of her life. It was the power behind her … Continue reading "The Enemy Within"

Death of a Fire Starter

A ring of fire surrounds her. Its heat rises in bright, shimmering waves, baking her skin. How long does she have left? Three minutes? Five? Samantha draws into herself, wracks her brain for any opportunity to escape. But she knows death is inevitable. All around her, hooded men and women stand at a safe distance, … Continue reading "Death of a Fire Starter"