A bride fights for her life in the ruins of a cathedral, where love and horror collide in the aftermath of a blood-soaked vow. Til Death is a flash fiction descent into the final moments of devotion, dread, and surrender.
Author Archives: Jay Owens
OG
A brief encounter at a gas station led me to confront the quiet truth of aging and how society now sees me. This post explores identity, cultural relevance, and the evolving meaning of respect across generations
Four Characteristics of a Quality Human
In a world flooded with distraction, The Quality Human stands firm—moving with intention, integrity, and depth. This post explores four essential traits—humility, introspection, sincerity, and respect—as a practical and emotional framework for living well.
Sugar Crash
Jay defies his sister’s warnings and indulges in Halloween candy, only to face an unexpected confrontation that tests his resolve. The scene blends humor, vulnerability, and sensory detail as innocence collides with harsh reality.
Tether
“But you have to. It’s the only way to sever the attachment.” Saria looked down at the fresh, crisp hundred-dollar bill. She raised it to her face and inhaled deeply, as if trying to absorb its essence. She thought of Darwin, one of her personalities. Struggling to keep his family afloat, this bill would beContinueContinue reading “Tether”
The End of Sentience
An android built for logic. A wire cut in doubt. A brief glimpse into the fragility of consciousness. 🧠The End of Sentience — flash fiction on precision, fear, and what it means to unmake awareness.
Frozen Memories
It was a crispy 20° at 5am this morning. I work overnights at a local restaurant and my duties include picking up trash from the lot. It only takes ten to fifteen minutes, but in this blistering cold weather it can feel much longer. Well not to me at least. I was born in andContinueContinue reading “Frozen Memories”
Clutched
Jessica realizes her clutch is missing in the car park. With important items inside, she panics, risking missing Valentine’s Day surprise.
What’s In a Face?
Do you think you can tell a person’s personality simply by their physical appearance? I don’t mean the intuitive energy felt when being around someone, which occurs though close physical proximity. My discussion here concerns the initial (and subconscious) thoughts about an individual’s personality that occur by simply looking at someone. This can be throughContinueContinue reading “What’s In a Face?”
Anti-Social Media
SOMETIMES I wonder when I’m in the throes of an endless scroll: IF social media were a thing when I was teen, would I be plastering myself all over Facebook and Instagram like pretty much every single teen on Earth currently does? MY head tells me “Hell no”. I mean social media exists now andContinueContinue reading “Anti-Social Media”
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