Jessiibear
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I have 56 stories published in
7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 70143 times
and 44 of my stories have been cherry picked.
74 of my 419 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 80 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
Tempranillo Haze
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Yellow
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Planet Prison
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Tug of War
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Our Last Talk
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Thank you so much—I’m really
Posted on Fri, 23 May 2025
Thank you so much—I’m really grateful you took the time to read and comment. That means a lot.
I’ve been trying to be more intentional with my poetry lately—more grounded, with clearer visuals that still carry emotional weight underneath....
Read full commentPosted in Dry Season
U Certificate
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
That paragraph about the U certificate really made me pause. I think I get what you’re saying—that if a child is forced into something so brutal, something that strips them of safety and innocence, then calling it “adult content” feels like a...
Read full commentPosted in Castrator.
That really means a lot,
Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025
That really means a lot, jolono!
You’ve given me encouragement since I was much younger, and reading this honestly feels like a kind of full-circle moment haha. Thank you for that, and for taking the time to read and respond so generously...
Read full commentPosted in Entry 1 — The Mug
Thank you so much for sharing
Posted on Tue, 20 May 2025
Thank you so much for sharing that, Jenny. That cold, long night you described — I felt it in your words.
It means a lot to know the fear in this piece resonated with your experience. What you shared is such a haunting memory — a glimpse...
Read full commentPosted in She Sleeps
Haha—love that!
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
Haha—love that!
And you’re very welcome—your story really was such a fun read. Keep writing, Maxine, because your personality shines through in the best way!
Read full commentPosted in Addictions.
This was such a delightful
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2025
This was such a delightful and honest read! I really appreciated the way you walked us through the different types of addictions—from the obvious ones like smoking and drinking to the more subtle, personal ones like shopping.
The way you...
Read full commentPosted in Addictions.
This was so vivid—I could
Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025
This was so vivid—I could practically smell the fire and feel the dust rising between moves. I love the sensory detail, especially the contrast between the communal meal and the formality of “sausage and mash.” That last line especially hit—so...
Read full commentPosted in African Memories
Thank you—your comment is
Posted on Tue, 20 May 2025
Thank you—your comment is beautifully written and deeply appreciated.
This piece came from a real place. Writing it was part of trying to make sense of it—to give it shape, and to let others witness something that too often stays invisible...
Read full commentPosted in She Sleeps
This really resonated with me
Posted on Mon, 19 May 2025
This really resonated with me. I’m absolutely obsessed with Pinterest too — scrolling through the pictures is so inspiring and soothing for me.
That middle stanza hit me hard. I’m still in my 20s, but I already feel like I’m “too old” for...
Read full commentPosted in Counting Sleep
There’s a raw honesty in this
Posted on Mon, 19 May 2025
There’s a raw honesty in this—funny, reflective, and quietly aching. I especially love that last stanza. You’ve captured what it means to keep going, one foot in the past, one in the now.
Read full commentPosted in Standing , Still
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