Jessiibear
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I have 56 stories published in
7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 70717 times
and 44 of my stories have been cherry picked.
75 of my 419 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 81 votes
Hi, I’m Jessica — still in my 20s, learning to balance writerhood and motherhood, one chaotic day at a time. I’ve been writing since I was 12, at most, and joined this site when I was about 15.
Speculative fiction is my first love (think sci-fi, fantasy, and anything a little strange), but I also dabble in the dark and twisty. Poetry, as well, and sometimes something harder to define.
I’m in Canada, but my roots stretch back to the UK through my mum, who was born and raised there. Happy to be part of this community. 
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Reader favourite:
The Saltwind Archives — A seaside novella told in journal fragments, where time frays and something waits in the walls.
My stories
Pyre Bits
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- 317 reads
Sea-Salt
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- 1460 reads
Seventh Place
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Can We Bleed?
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The Static Room
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- 350 reads
Thank you, thank you so much!
Posted on Sun, 25 May 2025
Thank you, thank you so much! I really appreciate it
Read full commentPosted in Entry 4 — The Things We Cover
Wow, this brims with attitude
Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Wow, this brims with attitude and sharp noir energy.
Loved the line “hair-ladders to the moon and sixpence” — it slinks between fairytale and film with wild confidence.
That closing line? A mic drop. Art, indeed.
Read full commentPosted in Sodality
Haha, I’m with you—right in
Posted on Sun, 25 May 2025
Haha, I’m with you—right in the middle of decluttering here!
Your poem perfectly captures the struggle and hope to let go. Thanks for putting it so well!
Read full commentPosted in Stuff
Thank you so much—I’m glad it
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
Thank you so much—I’m glad it had that effect. I love starting in familiar territory and slowly tilting the world off its axis. When the personal and surreal overlap, that's one of my favorites to write. Appreciate you reading and commenting...
Read full commentPosted in The Museum
This was such a fun read
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
This was such a fun read—great rhythm and clever rhymes throughout! I especially loved the lines:
The language he uses
to attract a young mate
is other birds’ sounds
he learned to...
Read full commentPosted in The Forgotten Song
This is stunning. Quietly
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
This is stunning. Quietly devastating in the best way. The slow-burn tension, the ethical weight of the narrator’s indecision, and that final twist—it lingers. Made me smile. Thanks for sharing
Read full commentPosted in Strange dreams are made of this
A beautifully written and
Posted on Mon, 19 May 2025
A beautifully written and moving piece. The emotion, imagery, and period detail are so vivid. Though fictional, it feels incredibly real. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt work.
Read full commentPosted in A Victorian Lady's Memoirs
Robert, this is beautifully
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
Robert, this is beautifully written — clean, professional, and immersive. The imagery is rich without ever feeling heavy, and I felt like I was right there with Crowe, tracing his thoughts, doubts, and instincts. The characters are drawn with...
Read full commentPosted in If on a winter's night
Aww! That’s so special, and
Posted on Fri, 23 May 2025
Aww! That’s so special, and what a beautiful gift for your grandchildren—and for Jess. (Love that we share the name—common, maybe, but it always catches my attention!)
I love the idea of passing stories down like that, especially when so...
Read full commentPosted in POSTAGE
I really enjoyed this. The
Posted on Fri, 23 May 2025
I really enjoyed this. The voice is sharp, with tight imagery and strong sensory detail. Tension throughout. You’ve layered history, fear, pride, and loyalty so well—it all lands with impact. Another one for the books!
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