JJ Mercury
You’ve climbed through the wardrobe. You’ve walked through the Shire. You’ve listened to Raskolnikov’s ravings, and you’re still hungry.
That’s because real stories are mythological. They are based on principles which almost don’t exist today: gods, monsters, and the hero’s journey. Publishers want trend-chasing tropes. I want to write books that C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, and the other Inklings would hand you if they were alive today.
I’m the author of “Lady Raven and The Black Wedding“, “The Trial of Mr. Brown“, and “Violet Wine“, dark beautiful mythos for readers who think Narnia and Middle-earth set the bar, not the ceiling.
A short literary story about imagination, authority, and the quiet violence of growing up “successful.”
You probably learned this lesson early. That imagination is childish.
That stories are distractions.
That practical people don’t daydream.
Somewhere along the way, something vital was taken—taken deliberately—and you were told it was for your own good.
Contraband is a short story about that moment.
Featured Story
Mr. Brown has just had a heart attack. When he wakes up, he is surrounded by ravens who tell him that he is on trial to determine whether he is dead or not.
Comedy in the grand old style, The Trial of Mr. Brown asks the question, “What does it mean to truly be alive?” The characters are unforgettable, the setting is totally unique, and the plight of poor Mr. Brown is universally relatable. A thought-provoking entry into the world of Lady Raven, this is a stand-alone story that will leave you wondering if you, too, have been “walking about upstairs, dead as a doornail.”
If you’re interested, check it out in the store today!
Dive Into The Loaner—A Dark, Twisting Story You Will Never Forget
Darkly ironic and deeply thought-provoking, The Loaner is a short story about loneliness, manipulation, and the terrible price of being too agreeable.
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If that sounds interesting, shoot me an email: (jjmercury [at] jjmercury [dot] com), and I’ll be glad to send you a free copy. No spam. Believe me, I hate that stuff as much as you do.