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Hi everyone, I’m Jadon. I’ve been writing seriously for a few years now, mostly late at night when everything is quiet and my thoughts feel loudest. I’m drawn to stories about complicated people: the kind who make mistakes, carry secrets, and don’t always get neat endings. Most of what I write falls somewhere between contemporary fiction and subtle psychological drama, though I like slipping small surreal details into otherwise ordinary settings. Writing, for me, is less about being impressive and more about being honest. It’s the one place where I can slow down and really examine what I’m feeling.
A few authors have shaped the way I see storytelling. Haruki Murakami showed me that loneliness and strangeness can sit quietly together on the same page. Donna Tartt made me fall in love with atmosphere and morally messy characters. I admire the restraint and emotional precision in Kazuo Ishiguro’s work, and the immersive, character-driven worlds built by Leigh Bardugo. I also keep returning to F. Scott Fitzgerald for the rhythm of his prose and the way he captures longing so effortlessly. I’m here to learn, to exchange thoughtful feedback, and to keep getting better with every draft.




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Welcome to YWS, Jadon! Love hearing what inspires you.

I recently read The Secret History and it was SO good. I'm all for the morally messy characters!

Are you planning to share any of your work with us?
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.

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Welcome Jadon to YWS!

I'm lovelydove and I hope you have a good experience on this website.

If you need any help, you can feel free to reach out!

HAPPY DAY/NIGHT!
just so you know, I'm right outside your window :D




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Welcome! Im currently reading a story on here that falls in line with a lot of that stuff!




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Hey @jadongreen welcome to the wonderful world of YWS - if you need help finding your way around, don't hesitate to reach out! Folks with green or dark green usernames are moderators, and those with red usernames are admins. There's lots of friendly writers here and I hope you love the site!

Can't go wrong with F. Scott Fitzgerald! Have a favorite book?

Hope you end up sharing some of your writing with us here!
you should know i am a time traveler &
there is no season as achingly temporary as now
but i have promised to return



Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.
— Samuel Butler