J. J. Hanna © 2024 I had been inside for three weeks. That wasn’t exactly a change from my normal routine—it’s not like I kept a strict gym schedule. But I was getting restless and I hadn’t heard anything more from Avalon. I needed to do something other than play endless rounds of Call ofContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 10: Adam”
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The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 9: Lucielle
J. J. Hanna © 2023 It was a calculated move, but that didn’t make it any easier to do. I hadn’t lied to Amanda. The evidence all pointed to a connection point at the coffee shop. But I couldn’t find the connection by leaving everything as it was. We had to stop this crew fromContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 9: Lucielle”
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 8: Amanda
J. J. Hanna © 2023 Earlier that day. As a barista, I’d had my fair share of crazy mornings. From grumpy customers asking me to remake their drink four times because it still wasn’t right, getting all the way to the store to open and then realizing I left my apron at home, having theContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 8: Amanda”
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 7: George
J. J. Hanna © 2023 Amanda was always in on Thursdays. In all the years I’d been coming to this coffee shop, I’d never seen her miss a day. But this Thursday, despite my multiple visits back to the shop for more and more caffeine to keep me going, it was becoming clear she wasn’tContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 7: George”
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 6: Olivia
J. J. Hanna © 2023 5:45 AM. As usual, I was right on time. But for the first time in a long time, Amanda wasn’t the one who greeted me. That didn’t bode well. For as good as this coffee shop was at giving me exactly what I wanted exactly how I wanted it, thatContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 6: Olivia”
Short Story: A Very Pembrook Christmas
J. J. Hanna © 2021 Betty pushed through the front door, and I pushed my laptop off of my lap and ran to help her. Her arms were full of bags banging against the glass. “What did you do? Buy the whole store?” She smiled at him, her bright pink hair peeking out from underContinue reading “Short Story: A Very Pembrook Christmas”
Tales of Turedor: The Telekinetic (Part 3)
Amber perched on the pillows covering the ground in her tent. Camelia had promised to return in a few months, giving Amber time to practice and learn and grow in confidence with the magicians in the Cirque. There was one magician in particular who caught Amber’s eye. They seemed nothing alike, but the way theContinue reading “Tales of Turedor: The Telekinetic (Part 3)”
Short Story: An Evening Chat
J. J. Hanna © 2021 I’ll admit it. It was a lot harder to be a vampire back before there was modern medicine and modern conveniences, in large part because I couldn’t blend in nearly as well. Mirrors used to have silver backing, and if you’ve ever tried to style your hair without a mirrorContinue reading “Short Story: An Evening Chat”
Short Story: A Million Little Futures
J. J. Hanna © 2021 It was a beautiful day. The sun peeked out from behind fluffy gray clouds every once in a while, an autumn breeze tugged at the brim of my hat, and I was wearing one of my favorite outfits—a black sleeveless dress with a white Peter Pan collar, gray knit tights,Continue reading “Short Story: A Million Little Futures”
The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 5: Adam
J. J. Hanna © 2021 A week had gone by, and that should have been a relief to me. I wanted to believe everything was going to be okay. But the stranger had contacted me again with a plan perfectly outlining what I was supposed to do if the police tracked me down. Worse? TheContinue reading “The Regulars of Amanda Lexie Part 5: Adam”
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