Zeke Jones Drabble Series Master Post
Zeke Jones
Hezekia "Zeke" Jones is a rookie cop- and a vampire. She and her partner, Howell- a werewolf- keep the streets of Philadelphia safe from goblins, ghouls and petty crime.
Zeke Jones Short Story Collection
Daywalker
G...457 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'dawn' & 'one step away from the fall of night'
I was nineteen when it happened.
Chicken Soup for the Vampire's Soul
G...527 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'homemade' (bonus for gen/friendship genre)
"Rookie, how did you get yourself into this situation?"
At Midnight
PG...877 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'mightnight' & 'in the snow' (bonus for using past tense)
I should have known Howell would find me, even if I'd gone out of my way to be hard to find.
A Dozen Bullets
G...484 words
for writerverse quick fic amnesty prompts 'ICU' & 'yesterday'
Silver bullets aren't the only thing that could kill a werewolf.
Ride Along
G...850 words
for writerverse table of doom prompt 'scenario: carpool'
Officers Jones and Howell share a car and some conversation.
Bound by Blood
PG...1,299 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'on the front page' & 'blood is thicker than water'
Zeke and Howell are called to a bloody murder scene- which gets a whole lot worse.
On Patrol
G...816 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'there are ghosts by the reservoir' & 'unknown'
Zeke and Howell respond to a call at the Fairmount Water Works.
All Hallow's Eve
G...379 words
for writerverse quick fic anmesty prompt 'ghouls and beasties'
Zeke and Howell deal with a batch of not-zombies on Halloween Night.
Coffee Run
G...942 words (and graphics)
for writerverse challenge (write a story, cast the movie, write a song)
Zeke gets sick of paperwork and goes for some coffee.
Out of the Fire
G...984 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'fire'
Zeke and Howell walk their beat and come across some trouble.
Forgotten Coffee Out of Order
G...495 words
for writerverse challenge 'it's all in a name'
Zeke could really use a cup of coffee about now.
I Want to Believe
G...100 words
for writerverse challenge "I do believe in fairies, I do, I do" (Peter Pan)
"Do you believe in fairies, sir?"
Guardian
PG...515 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt "You have to laugh at yourself once in a while, because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't." (The Indigo Girls)
I would be the only vampire in recorded history to bleed to death, wouldn't I?
Lost and Found
G...1,181 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'steampunk' & "Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself." (Lois McMaster Bujold) (bonus: humor)
Zeke and Howell are called in on a day off.
Coffee & Doughnuts
G...517 words
for writerverse challenge prompt "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." (Robert Frost) & "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." (Audrey Hepburn)
Zeke Jones's partner always has her back, even for the little things.
Running & Driving
G...673 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (write a story, then make a cover)
Zeke and Howell catch a burglar.
Once Bitten, Twice Sure
PG...1,158 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (what if a character made a different choice)
"Perhaps you do not like the direction your life has taken?"
A Bit of Fate
G...603 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt ('a long time ago')
Zeke learns a bit about her partner's past.
Samhain
G...686 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke asks her partner's advice on a potential new roommate.
The Night Shift
G...1,283 words
for writerverse challenge prompt 'TV Tropes' ('old friend')
An old friend of Zeke's needs a favor.
Upon My Chamber Door
G...728 words
for writerverse challenge prompt, random quote
Zeke and Howell investigate an old house and find a new friend.
WTF LOL
G...100 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt ('IDEK'/I Don't Even Know)
Zeke and Howell do some paperwork.
Fitting In
G...368 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('pariah')
Zeke isn't like the other vampires.
Undercover Ladies
G...309 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('dangerous liasons')
"I don't like it, Jones."
Vengeful Baseball Player
G...401 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('baseball bat')
Zeke and Howell confront a murderer.
You'd Be Back to Bother Me
G...314 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('survive')
Zeke and Howell listen to the radio.
Court Appearance
G...302 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('instant gratification')
Zeke gives herself a lecture.
Event Security
G...519 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('the good, the bad, the ugly')
Zeke and Howell are assigned to a plain-clothes detail.
Interview with a Vampire
G...1,028 words (including questions)
for writerverse challenge (answer interview questions)
Are you sure nobody is going to read this?
When I Fall
G...598 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (build a scene)
Zeke and Howell take a tumble.
Friday the Thirteenth
G...330 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (Friday the 13th)
"I'm starting to hate Friday the 13th."
Fairy Cat
G...95 words
for writerverse poetry challenge
Samhain the cat composes a poem.
Jones & Howell: Philly PD
G...327 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'as time goes by' & 'radio'
“You know, if this was a cop movie, something interesting would happen about now.”
That Time of the Month
G...622 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'horizon'
Partners are always there for each other.
Turning Against
G...944 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (explain a decision)
Zeke is called in by the Vampire Council to provide some answers.
Lurking
G...100 words
for writerverse quick fic amnesty prompt ('woods')
"I don't even watch horror movies and I know this is a bad idea."
Giving Blood
PG...1,334 words
for writerverse prompts 'in the nick of time' & 'a dangerous solution' & 'captive' & 'lost things' & 'between worlds' & 'it's for the best'
Howell told me later that I was almost dead when he found me.
Blooded
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'first blood'
Zeke is the first vampire to drink a werewolf’s blood.
It's Raining, It's Pouring
G...262 words
for writerverse challenge (randomly-generated prompt)
"Mother Nature hates me."
True Blue
G...200 words
for writerverse prompt 'blue'
Zeke doesn't know why she keeps getting selected for parade duty.
What It's Like
G...420 words
for writerverse prompts 'dead and buried' & 'deathless'
"Is this going to be what it's like, always?"
Up the Hill
G...652 words
for writerverse prompts 'bruised and battered' & 'inner workings' & 'walk in the park'
Zeke takes a tumble.
Rumors
G...241 words
for writerverse prompt 'last one chosen'
“Whatever it is, I’m sure it isn’t true and you shouldn’t pay any attention to it.”
Watch for Doors
G...265 words
for writerverse prompt 'split lip'
"This isn't funny, Jones."
Pounce
G...226 words
for writerverse prompt 'sneak attack'
Samhain the fairy-cat has a favorite target.
Lost in the Woods
PG...624 words
for writerverse prompts 'where were you' & "Just be yourself and you'll be fine" (Natsuki Takaya)
Howell is compromised and lost in the woods, and it’s up to Zeke to find him.
Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
G...504 words
for writerverse challenge (write about love)
The heart-shaped ones are for Valentine's Day, and the round ones are for the full moon.
New Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'brand new'
Zeke and Howell finish their paperwork.
Into the Dark
G...502 words
for writerverse prompt 'night vision' (500+ words)
The power goes out in Zeke's neighborhood.
Human Nature
PG...800 words
for writerverse prompt 'deadliest predator' (present tense, 500+ words)
Zeke and Howell are called in to consult on a series of unusual murders.
Midnight Rounds
G...627 words
for writerverse prompts 'the witching hour' & 'watermelon' (bonus: 1st person)
Zeke and Howell make a stop into a local store during their patrol.
Witness
G...949 words
for writerverse prompts 'monster' & 'anywhere else' (bonus: gen/friendship)
Zeke and Howell find the witness to a case.
Growl
G...390 words
for writerverse prompts 'crying wolf' & enticing'
"Nice puppy..."
The Monsters Came
G...228 words
for writerverse prompt “And a vampire drank all the kool-aid/And a witch chased off the cat” (“Big Trouble” by Trout Fishing in America)
Zeke has an unexpected guest.
Break My Fall
G...697 words
for writerverse prompt 'lost' (1st person, 500+ words)
Zeke’s life has been a series of falls, but now she has someone to catch her.
Sore Losers
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'riot'
Zeke and Howell are assigned to crowd control.
Itch to Scratch
G...304 words
for writerverse prompt “ ‘It isn’t a spell, Artie,’ Dean said.” (Supernatural: Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido, page 222)
"Are you allergic to anything?"
Information Gathering
G...349 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke watches over Howell while he's undercover.
Bridging Things
G...443 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke talks a young woman down from the ledge, under a bridge.
Get the Drop
G...477 words
for writerverse prompts "if you run, you'll only die tired." ("life") & 'a bad feeling'
Zeke and Howell chase a suspect into an abandoned warehouse.
Meet the Parents
G...316 words
for writerverse challenge (day of the dead)
"It was an accident."
Witness Statements
G...275 words
for writerverse prompt 'victimized'
Jones and Howell begin the investigation of a robbery.
Fire Fighters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'blue fire'
Jones and Howell deal with a small, furry, fiery problem.
Artistic Release
G...266 words
for writerverse prompt “He took a thick knife out of his pocket and opened one of its blades.” (The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett)
“You know, I like these calls. The ones that don’t involve actual criminals.”
Technically on Duty
G...239 words
for writerverse prompts 'the monster in the mirror' & "He died whilst faking his own death" ("Gavin & Stacey")
Zeke and Howell are called to assist a murder investigation.
Helping Out
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'hornet's nest'
Even on their days off, Jones and Howell are good partners.
Another Jurisdiction
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'outlander'
Zeke and Howell are sent to pick up some evidence
Serve and Protect
G...313 words (original)
G...250 words (edit one)
G...125 words (edit two)
for writerverse challenge (edit story)
Jones and Howell take some time to serve instead of protect.
A Little Beauty
G...251 words
for writerverse prompt 'cherry blossoms'
One of Zeke's neighbors brings her a gift.
Photographic Memories
G...253 words
for writerverse prompt 'family photos'
Sometimes, photographs are all that are left.
Good Cops
G...253 words
for writerverse prompt 'missing person'
"I don't like leaving a case unsolved.
Civic Duty
G...412 words
for writerverse prompt 'metropolitan'
Zeke and Howell assist one of Philadelphia’s more affluent citizens.
Fashion Self-Expression
G...354 words
for writerverse prompt 'bowties are cool'
Jones and Howell discuss fashion. Sort of.
Rookie Mistakes
G...312 words
for writerverse prompt 'promise'
Zeke had learned a lot since joining the police force.
Up Above
G...267 words
for writerverse prompt 'balcony'
Zeke’s apartment is on the top floor.
Cooking for Two
G...299 words
for writerverse prompt 'finest china'
“I wanted something homemade, and it’s just as easy to cook for two as it is to cook for one.”
Batter Up
G...536 words
for writerverse prompt 'smashing headache'
Zeke wakes up in the hospital, after a run-in at a crime scene.
Family Jewels
G...252 words
for writerverse prompt 'precious gems'
Zeke and Howell don’t usually talk about their families.
Night Walk
G...254 words
for writerverse prompt 'nighttime'
Zeke and Howell prefer the night life.
Never Alone
G...555 words
for writerverse prompt 'single and alone'
Zeke asks a drunken question and gets a sobering answer.
Prank War Cease Fire
G...394 words
for writerverse prompt 'ceiling fan'
Zeke and Howell catch some intruders.
Sick Day
G...281 words
for writerverse prompt 'bathrobe'
Howell is under the weather.
Mutual Protection
G...728 words
for writerverse prompt 'I'm with you to the end'
Zeke and Howell are caught in an explosion.
Gotta Know How to Catch
G...466 words
for writerverse prompt 'let's end this'
Zeke plays right field, and she’s pretty good.
Financial Support
G...401 words
for writerverse prompt 'low risk'
Zeke and Howell talk about finances.
Noted
G...274 words
for writerverse prompt 'taking notes'
Zeke finds something when she cleans out her locker.
Police Report
G...268 words
for writerverse prompt 'routine'
Zeke takes solace in finishing her paperwork.
Splish, Splash
G...313 words
for writerverse prompt 'underwater'
Zeke goes for an unexpected swim.
Filing Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'last date'
Howell needs a favor on the night of the full moon.
Eat Your Colors
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'carrots'
“Is that your idea of a balanced meal?”
Bright, Sunshiny Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'raisin in the sun'
Zeke and Howell enjoy an afternoon off.
Hunting Monsters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'horrors of the night'
Zeke and Howell search for a killer.
Fountains of Joy
G...291 words
for writerverse challenge (last day of school)
Zeke and Howell are pulling a double shift, for a good reason.
Learning
G...278 words
for writerverse prompt 'caliber'
Jones gets some one-on-one instruction.
Christmas in July
G...313 words
for writerverse prompt 'almonds'
Zeke and Howell stop for a snack.
Blood and Chocolate
G...289 words
for writerverse prompt 'blood and chocolate'
Zeke keeps candy in her desk, but she doesn’t share all of it.
Watching the House
G...334 words
for writerverse prompt 'special friend'
Zeke and Howell are assigned a protection detail.
Twenty-Nine
G...268 words
for writerverse prompt 'happy birthday'
Zeke had been a vampire for ten whole years.
Turn It Down
G...513 words
for writerverse prompt 'get out of here'
Zeke and Howell get called in for a noise complaint.
Career Path
G...263 words
for writerverse prompt 'prioritize'
Zeke’s reasons for being a cop might not have been the best, but they were still pretty good.
One Shot
G...272 words
for writerverse prompt 'extinction'
Zeke is shot, but not because she’s a cop.
Recessive
G...333 words
for writerverse prompt 'mutation'
The officers of Zeke and Howell’s precinct compare school photos.
To the Moon
G...294 words
for writerverse prompt 'amateur'
Zeke has a telescope on the roof, and an impertinent question.
Should Do
G...289 words
for writerverse prompt 'just one night'
Zeke is Howell’s partner, even when she’s injured.
Breakfast Table
G...262 words
for writerverse prompt 'health and beauty'
Zeke has been wondering some things about her partner.
Just Desserts
G..280 words
for writerverse prompt 'we're not related'
Zeke and Howell stop at a diner for dessert.
Witess Escort
G...303 words
for writerverse prompt 'homeless gutterpunk'
Zeke believes in all the citizens she protects.
Gun Hand
G...318 words
for writerverse prompt 'now!'
Zeke waits for the police operation to begin.
A Good Word
G..271 words
for writerverse prompt 'give me one more chance'
Zeke and Howell serve the people, even the ones who break the law.
On the Job
G...274 words
for writerverse prompt 'not the best odds'
“There is a difference between whining and being honest with your partner.”
Downstairs
G...316 words
for writerverse prompt 'the long way down'
Zeke and Howell can’t take the elevator.
Walking After Midnight
G...285 words
for writerverse prompt 'followed'
Zeke wanders the streets of Philadelphia alone.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
G...277 words
for writerverse prompt 'guaranteed'
Zeke and Howell work a fraud case.
Siren Call
G...242 words
for writerverse prompt There’s a silence from the squad car/Sirens on the street (“My Front Door”, by Trout Fishing in America)
Zeke and Howell lend a hand at a fire scene.
Lifeblood
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'crimson'
“You did everything you could, Jones.”
Water, Water Everywhere
G...216 words
for writerverse prompts 'lightning strike' & 'water'
Zeke’s apartment building suffers a small mishap.
A Bit of Earth
G...247 words
for writerverse prompt The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett
One of Zeke’s neighbors shares a secret.
On High
G...272 words
for writerverse prompt Winchaser, Dinotopia 1, by Scott Ciencin
Zeke rescues a stranded kite.
Mending
G...315 words
for writerverse prompt I, Jedi, by Michael A. Stackpole
Zeke works on some mending during the full moon.
Protector
G...202 words
for writerverse prompt Lady Knight, Protector of the Small 4, by Tamora Pierce
There’s a reason Zeke became a cop, and not something else.
Lady of the Mid-Evening
G...248 words
for writerverse prompt Masquerade, Star Wars Rogue Squadron comic 8, by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson & Gary Hall
Zeke goes undercover as a working girl- for a few minutes.
Perseids
G...238 words
for writerverse prompt A Shooting Star, a novel about Annie Oakley, by Sheila Solomon Klass
Zeke and Howell watch the meteor shower.
Royal Escort
G...270 words
for writerverse prompt Princess Megan, Magic Attic Club, by Trisha Magraw, Janice Leotti & Rich Grote
“Do you know your address, Your Highness?”
Canvasing the Hill
G...230 words
for writerverse prompt Secrets in the Hills, American Girl, Josefina Mystery, by Kathleen Ernst & Jean-Paul Tibbles
Zeke and Howell knock on doors after a murder.
Crime Scene
G...271 words
for writerverse prompt The Mystery at the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew 4, by Carolyn Keene
Jones and Howell are the first on scene.
Fair Weather
G...243 words
for writerverse prompt Fairest, by Gail Carson Levine
A sunny day find Zeke and Howell working a bit of overtime.
Internal Temperature
G...301 words
for writerverse prompt Heat Wave, Nikki Heat 1, by Richard Castle
It’s a hot night in Philadelphia, even inside the precinct building.
Three in a Row
G...323 words
for writerverse prompt The Fourth Bear, Nursery Crimes 2, by Jasper Fforde
Sometimes the clue you need is the one that’s not there.
Pope Patrol
G...281 words
for writerverse prompt By Royal Command, Young Bond 5, by Charlie Higson
During the Papal visit, Jones and Howell are still on the beat.
Humanity
G...311 words
for writerverse prompt Being Human, Star Trek, New Frontier 12, by Peter David
Zeke is still human.
Domestic
G...413 words
for writerverse prompt Heartless, Parasol Protectorate 4, by Gail Carriger
Jones and Howell respond to a disturbance report.
Preparing Testimony
G...210 words
for writerverse challenge
Zeke meets with the ADA about an upcoming case.
Lights & Sirens
G...213 words
for writerverse prompts 'red sky at morning, sailors take warning' & 'have you seen the lights?'
After their shift, Zeke and Howell notice a few things.
Down Under
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'are you afraid of the dark?'
Zeke plans a small trip.
After All-Nighters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'cleaning'
The day after a full moon, Howell cleans his gun.
Friendsgiving
G...231 words
for writerverse challenge
Zeke and Howell spend the holiday together.
Not Fair But Better
G...217 words
for writerverse challenge (present tense)
“Life is not fair.”
Good Day
G...312 words
Zeke and Howell share a quiet full moon night in.
Take-Out
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'sweet & sour'
On the night of the full moon, Jones and Howell share dinner.
Running Dark
G...184 words
for writerverse prompt 'running into the dark'
Jones and Howell chase down their suspect.
Once and Future
G...351 words
for writerverse prompt "You've been chopped." (Chopped) & The Once and Future King by TH White
Jones and Howell bust two high school kids with a sword.
Riverfront
G...166 words
for writerverse prompts 'sugar, spice & everything nice' & 'Martin Luther King, Jr'
Jones and Howell are on foot patrol one summer night.
Freedom of Choice
G...355 words
for writerverse challenge (write about independence day)
Jones and Howell walk a patrol on the Fourth of July.
Heartbeat
G...548 words
for writerverse prompt 'crimson'
“I can hear your heart beating right now, sir. I’d recognize your against anyone else’s.”
Small Acts
G...453 words
for writerverse prompt “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” (Aesop)
Howell pays back a little of an old debt.
Trick or Treat
G...216 words
for writerverse challenge (write about Halloween)
“It’s Halloween, sir. Where’s your costume?”
Fussy French Food
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "Bastille Day"
Jones is in charge of snacks and makes a timely choice.
The Room Where It Happens
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "music"
I wasn’t surprised that Howell had a gramophone.
Musical Stylings
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "humming"
Normally, I had great respect for my partner.
Park and Go
G...578 words
for writerverse challenge (picture prompt)
Jones has a temporary partner for the night.
Beet, Beet, Sugar Beet
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "sugar beets"
“Maybe if you’re drinking that, you’ll stop humming.”
Mini Me
G...323 words
for writerverse challenge (halloween)
Jones gets a tiny surprise on Halloween night.
Places Have Their Moments
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "In My Life" (by The Beatles)
I sometimes went back to the library.
Current Mood:
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Hezekia "Zeke" Jones is a rookie cop- and a vampire. She and her partner, Howell- a werewolf- keep the streets of Philadelphia safe from goblins, ghouls and petty crime.
Zeke Jones Short Story Collection
Daywalker
G...457 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'dawn' & 'one step away from the fall of night'
I was nineteen when it happened.
Chicken Soup for the Vampire's Soul
G...527 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'homemade' (bonus for gen/friendship genre)
"Rookie, how did you get yourself into this situation?"
At Midnight
PG...877 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'mightnight' & 'in the snow' (bonus for using past tense)
I should have known Howell would find me, even if I'd gone out of my way to be hard to find.
A Dozen Bullets
G...484 words
for writerverse quick fic amnesty prompts 'ICU' & 'yesterday'
Silver bullets aren't the only thing that could kill a werewolf.
Ride Along
G...850 words
for writerverse table of doom prompt 'scenario: carpool'
Officers Jones and Howell share a car and some conversation.
Bound by Blood
PG...1,299 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'on the front page' & 'blood is thicker than water'
Zeke and Howell are called to a bloody murder scene- which gets a whole lot worse.
On Patrol
G...816 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'there are ghosts by the reservoir' & 'unknown'
Zeke and Howell respond to a call at the Fairmount Water Works.
All Hallow's Eve
G...379 words
for writerverse quick fic anmesty prompt 'ghouls and beasties'
Zeke and Howell deal with a batch of not-zombies on Halloween Night.
Coffee Run
G...942 words (and graphics)
for writerverse challenge (write a story, cast the movie, write a song)
Zeke gets sick of paperwork and goes for some coffee.
Out of the Fire
G...984 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'fire'
Zeke and Howell walk their beat and come across some trouble.
Forgotten Coffee Out of Order
G...495 words
for writerverse challenge 'it's all in a name'
Zeke could really use a cup of coffee about now.
I Want to Believe
G...100 words
for writerverse challenge "I do believe in fairies, I do, I do" (Peter Pan)
"Do you believe in fairies, sir?"
Guardian
PG...515 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt "You have to laugh at yourself once in a while, because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't." (The Indigo Girls)
I would be the only vampire in recorded history to bleed to death, wouldn't I?
Lost and Found
G...1,181 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'steampunk' & "Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself." (Lois McMaster Bujold) (bonus: humor)
Zeke and Howell are called in on a day off.
Coffee & Doughnuts
G...517 words
for writerverse challenge prompt "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." (Robert Frost) & "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." (Audrey Hepburn)
Zeke Jones's partner always has her back, even for the little things.
Running & Driving
G...673 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (write a story, then make a cover)
Zeke and Howell catch a burglar.
Once Bitten, Twice Sure
PG...1,158 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (what if a character made a different choice)
"Perhaps you do not like the direction your life has taken?"
A Bit of Fate
G...603 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt ('a long time ago')
Zeke learns a bit about her partner's past.
Samhain
G...686 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke asks her partner's advice on a potential new roommate.
The Night Shift
G...1,283 words
for writerverse challenge prompt 'TV Tropes' ('old friend')
An old friend of Zeke's needs a favor.
Upon My Chamber Door
G...728 words
for writerverse challenge prompt, random quote
Zeke and Howell investigate an old house and find a new friend.
WTF LOL
G...100 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt ('IDEK'/I Don't Even Know)
Zeke and Howell do some paperwork.
Fitting In
G...368 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('pariah')
Zeke isn't like the other vampires.
Undercover Ladies
G...309 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('dangerous liasons')
"I don't like it, Jones."
Vengeful Baseball Player
G...401 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('baseball bat')
Zeke and Howell confront a murderer.
You'd Be Back to Bother Me
G...314 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('survive')
Zeke and Howell listen to the radio.
Court Appearance
G...302 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('instant gratification')
Zeke gives herself a lecture.
Event Security
G...519 words
for writerverse challenge prompt ('the good, the bad, the ugly')
Zeke and Howell are assigned to a plain-clothes detail.
Interview with a Vampire
G...1,028 words (including questions)
for writerverse challenge (answer interview questions)
Are you sure nobody is going to read this?
When I Fall
G...598 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (build a scene)
Zeke and Howell take a tumble.
Friday the Thirteenth
G...330 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (Friday the 13th)
"I'm starting to hate Friday the 13th."
Fairy Cat
G...95 words
for writerverse poetry challenge
Samhain the cat composes a poem.
Jones & Howell: Philly PD
G...327 words
for writerverse quick fic prompts 'as time goes by' & 'radio'
“You know, if this was a cop movie, something interesting would happen about now.”
That Time of the Month
G...622 words
for writerverse quick fic prompt 'horizon'
Partners are always there for each other.
Turning Against
G...944 words
for writerverse challenge prompt (explain a decision)
Zeke is called in by the Vampire Council to provide some answers.
Lurking
G...100 words
for writerverse quick fic amnesty prompt ('woods')
"I don't even watch horror movies and I know this is a bad idea."
Giving Blood
PG...1,334 words
for writerverse prompts 'in the nick of time' & 'a dangerous solution' & 'captive' & 'lost things' & 'between worlds' & 'it's for the best'
Howell told me later that I was almost dead when he found me.
Blooded
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'first blood'
Zeke is the first vampire to drink a werewolf’s blood.
It's Raining, It's Pouring
G...262 words
for writerverse challenge (randomly-generated prompt)
"Mother Nature hates me."
True Blue
G...200 words
for writerverse prompt 'blue'
Zeke doesn't know why she keeps getting selected for parade duty.
What It's Like
G...420 words
for writerverse prompts 'dead and buried' & 'deathless'
"Is this going to be what it's like, always?"
Up the Hill
G...652 words
for writerverse prompts 'bruised and battered' & 'inner workings' & 'walk in the park'
Zeke takes a tumble.
Rumors
G...241 words
for writerverse prompt 'last one chosen'
“Whatever it is, I’m sure it isn’t true and you shouldn’t pay any attention to it.”
Watch for Doors
G...265 words
for writerverse prompt 'split lip'
"This isn't funny, Jones."
Pounce
G...226 words
for writerverse prompt 'sneak attack'
Samhain the fairy-cat has a favorite target.
Lost in the Woods
PG...624 words
for writerverse prompts 'where were you' & "Just be yourself and you'll be fine" (Natsuki Takaya)
Howell is compromised and lost in the woods, and it’s up to Zeke to find him.
Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
G...504 words
for writerverse challenge (write about love)
The heart-shaped ones are for Valentine's Day, and the round ones are for the full moon.
New Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'brand new'
Zeke and Howell finish their paperwork.
Into the Dark
G...502 words
for writerverse prompt 'night vision' (500+ words)
The power goes out in Zeke's neighborhood.
Human Nature
PG...800 words
for writerverse prompt 'deadliest predator' (present tense, 500+ words)
Zeke and Howell are called in to consult on a series of unusual murders.
Midnight Rounds
G...627 words
for writerverse prompts 'the witching hour' & 'watermelon' (bonus: 1st person)
Zeke and Howell make a stop into a local store during their patrol.
Witness
G...949 words
for writerverse prompts 'monster' & 'anywhere else' (bonus: gen/friendship)
Zeke and Howell find the witness to a case.
Growl
G...390 words
for writerverse prompts 'crying wolf' & enticing'
"Nice puppy..."
The Monsters Came
G...228 words
for writerverse prompt “And a vampire drank all the kool-aid/And a witch chased off the cat” (“Big Trouble” by Trout Fishing in America)
Zeke has an unexpected guest.
Break My Fall
G...697 words
for writerverse prompt 'lost' (1st person, 500+ words)
Zeke’s life has been a series of falls, but now she has someone to catch her.
Sore Losers
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'riot'
Zeke and Howell are assigned to crowd control.
Itch to Scratch
G...304 words
for writerverse prompt “ ‘It isn’t a spell, Artie,’ Dean said.” (Supernatural: Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido, page 222)
"Are you allergic to anything?"
Information Gathering
G...349 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke watches over Howell while he's undercover.
Bridging Things
G...443 words
for writerverse picture prompt
Zeke talks a young woman down from the ledge, under a bridge.
Get the Drop
G...477 words
for writerverse prompts "if you run, you'll only die tired." ("life") & 'a bad feeling'
Zeke and Howell chase a suspect into an abandoned warehouse.
Meet the Parents
G...316 words
for writerverse challenge (day of the dead)
"It was an accident."
Witness Statements
G...275 words
for writerverse prompt 'victimized'
Jones and Howell begin the investigation of a robbery.
Fire Fighters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'blue fire'
Jones and Howell deal with a small, furry, fiery problem.
Artistic Release
G...266 words
for writerverse prompt “He took a thick knife out of his pocket and opened one of its blades.” (The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett)
“You know, I like these calls. The ones that don’t involve actual criminals.”
Technically on Duty
G...239 words
for writerverse prompts 'the monster in the mirror' & "He died whilst faking his own death" ("Gavin & Stacey")
Zeke and Howell are called to assist a murder investigation.
Helping Out
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'hornet's nest'
Even on their days off, Jones and Howell are good partners.
Another Jurisdiction
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'outlander'
Zeke and Howell are sent to pick up some evidence
Serve and Protect
G...313 words (original)
G...250 words (edit one)
G...125 words (edit two)
for writerverse challenge (edit story)
Jones and Howell take some time to serve instead of protect.
A Little Beauty
G...251 words
for writerverse prompt 'cherry blossoms'
One of Zeke's neighbors brings her a gift.
Photographic Memories
G...253 words
for writerverse prompt 'family photos'
Sometimes, photographs are all that are left.
Good Cops
G...253 words
for writerverse prompt 'missing person'
"I don't like leaving a case unsolved.
Civic Duty
G...412 words
for writerverse prompt 'metropolitan'
Zeke and Howell assist one of Philadelphia’s more affluent citizens.
Fashion Self-Expression
G...354 words
for writerverse prompt 'bowties are cool'
Jones and Howell discuss fashion. Sort of.
Rookie Mistakes
G...312 words
for writerverse prompt 'promise'
Zeke had learned a lot since joining the police force.
Up Above
G...267 words
for writerverse prompt 'balcony'
Zeke’s apartment is on the top floor.
Cooking for Two
G...299 words
for writerverse prompt 'finest china'
“I wanted something homemade, and it’s just as easy to cook for two as it is to cook for one.”
Batter Up
G...536 words
for writerverse prompt 'smashing headache'
Zeke wakes up in the hospital, after a run-in at a crime scene.
Family Jewels
G...252 words
for writerverse prompt 'precious gems'
Zeke and Howell don’t usually talk about their families.
Night Walk
G...254 words
for writerverse prompt 'nighttime'
Zeke and Howell prefer the night life.
Never Alone
G...555 words
for writerverse prompt 'single and alone'
Zeke asks a drunken question and gets a sobering answer.
Prank War Cease Fire
G...394 words
for writerverse prompt 'ceiling fan'
Zeke and Howell catch some intruders.
Sick Day
G...281 words
for writerverse prompt 'bathrobe'
Howell is under the weather.
Mutual Protection
G...728 words
for writerverse prompt 'I'm with you to the end'
Zeke and Howell are caught in an explosion.
Gotta Know How to Catch
G...466 words
for writerverse prompt 'let's end this'
Zeke plays right field, and she’s pretty good.
Financial Support
G...401 words
for writerverse prompt 'low risk'
Zeke and Howell talk about finances.
Noted
G...274 words
for writerverse prompt 'taking notes'
Zeke finds something when she cleans out her locker.
Police Report
G...268 words
for writerverse prompt 'routine'
Zeke takes solace in finishing her paperwork.
Splish, Splash
G...313 words
for writerverse prompt 'underwater'
Zeke goes for an unexpected swim.
Filing Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'last date'
Howell needs a favor on the night of the full moon.
Eat Your Colors
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'carrots'
“Is that your idea of a balanced meal?”
Bright, Sunshiny Day
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'raisin in the sun'
Zeke and Howell enjoy an afternoon off.
Hunting Monsters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'horrors of the night'
Zeke and Howell search for a killer.
Fountains of Joy
G...291 words
for writerverse challenge (last day of school)
Zeke and Howell are pulling a double shift, for a good reason.
Learning
G...278 words
for writerverse prompt 'caliber'
Jones gets some one-on-one instruction.
Christmas in July
G...313 words
for writerverse prompt 'almonds'
Zeke and Howell stop for a snack.
Blood and Chocolate
G...289 words
for writerverse prompt 'blood and chocolate'
Zeke keeps candy in her desk, but she doesn’t share all of it.
Watching the House
G...334 words
for writerverse prompt 'special friend'
Zeke and Howell are assigned a protection detail.
Twenty-Nine
G...268 words
for writerverse prompt 'happy birthday'
Zeke had been a vampire for ten whole years.
Turn It Down
G...513 words
for writerverse prompt 'get out of here'
Zeke and Howell get called in for a noise complaint.
Career Path
G...263 words
for writerverse prompt 'prioritize'
Zeke’s reasons for being a cop might not have been the best, but they were still pretty good.
One Shot
G...272 words
for writerverse prompt 'extinction'
Zeke is shot, but not because she’s a cop.
Recessive
G...333 words
for writerverse prompt 'mutation'
The officers of Zeke and Howell’s precinct compare school photos.
To the Moon
G...294 words
for writerverse prompt 'amateur'
Zeke has a telescope on the roof, and an impertinent question.
Should Do
G...289 words
for writerverse prompt 'just one night'
Zeke is Howell’s partner, even when she’s injured.
Breakfast Table
G...262 words
for writerverse prompt 'health and beauty'
Zeke has been wondering some things about her partner.
Just Desserts
G..280 words
for writerverse prompt 'we're not related'
Zeke and Howell stop at a diner for dessert.
Witess Escort
G...303 words
for writerverse prompt 'homeless gutterpunk'
Zeke believes in all the citizens she protects.
Gun Hand
G...318 words
for writerverse prompt 'now!'
Zeke waits for the police operation to begin.
A Good Word
G..271 words
for writerverse prompt 'give me one more chance'
Zeke and Howell serve the people, even the ones who break the law.
On the Job
G...274 words
for writerverse prompt 'not the best odds'
“There is a difference between whining and being honest with your partner.”
Downstairs
G...316 words
for writerverse prompt 'the long way down'
Zeke and Howell can’t take the elevator.
Walking After Midnight
G...285 words
for writerverse prompt 'followed'
Zeke wanders the streets of Philadelphia alone.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
G...277 words
for writerverse prompt 'guaranteed'
Zeke and Howell work a fraud case.
Siren Call
G...242 words
for writerverse prompt There’s a silence from the squad car/Sirens on the street (“My Front Door”, by Trout Fishing in America)
Zeke and Howell lend a hand at a fire scene.
Lifeblood
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'crimson'
“You did everything you could, Jones.”
Water, Water Everywhere
G...216 words
for writerverse prompts 'lightning strike' & 'water'
Zeke’s apartment building suffers a small mishap.
A Bit of Earth
G...247 words
for writerverse prompt The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett
One of Zeke’s neighbors shares a secret.
On High
G...272 words
for writerverse prompt Winchaser, Dinotopia 1, by Scott Ciencin
Zeke rescues a stranded kite.
Mending
G...315 words
for writerverse prompt I, Jedi, by Michael A. Stackpole
Zeke works on some mending during the full moon.
Protector
G...202 words
for writerverse prompt Lady Knight, Protector of the Small 4, by Tamora Pierce
There’s a reason Zeke became a cop, and not something else.
Lady of the Mid-Evening
G...248 words
for writerverse prompt Masquerade, Star Wars Rogue Squadron comic 8, by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson & Gary Hall
Zeke goes undercover as a working girl- for a few minutes.
Perseids
G...238 words
for writerverse prompt A Shooting Star, a novel about Annie Oakley, by Sheila Solomon Klass
Zeke and Howell watch the meteor shower.
Royal Escort
G...270 words
for writerverse prompt Princess Megan, Magic Attic Club, by Trisha Magraw, Janice Leotti & Rich Grote
“Do you know your address, Your Highness?”
Canvasing the Hill
G...230 words
for writerverse prompt Secrets in the Hills, American Girl, Josefina Mystery, by Kathleen Ernst & Jean-Paul Tibbles
Zeke and Howell knock on doors after a murder.
Crime Scene
G...271 words
for writerverse prompt The Mystery at the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew 4, by Carolyn Keene
Jones and Howell are the first on scene.
Fair Weather
G...243 words
for writerverse prompt Fairest, by Gail Carson Levine
A sunny day find Zeke and Howell working a bit of overtime.
Internal Temperature
G...301 words
for writerverse prompt Heat Wave, Nikki Heat 1, by Richard Castle
It’s a hot night in Philadelphia, even inside the precinct building.
Three in a Row
G...323 words
for writerverse prompt The Fourth Bear, Nursery Crimes 2, by Jasper Fforde
Sometimes the clue you need is the one that’s not there.
Pope Patrol
G...281 words
for writerverse prompt By Royal Command, Young Bond 5, by Charlie Higson
During the Papal visit, Jones and Howell are still on the beat.
Humanity
G...311 words
for writerverse prompt Being Human, Star Trek, New Frontier 12, by Peter David
Zeke is still human.
Domestic
G...413 words
for writerverse prompt Heartless, Parasol Protectorate 4, by Gail Carriger
Jones and Howell respond to a disturbance report.
Preparing Testimony
G...210 words
for writerverse challenge
Zeke meets with the ADA about an upcoming case.
Lights & Sirens
G...213 words
for writerverse prompts 'red sky at morning, sailors take warning' & 'have you seen the lights?'
After their shift, Zeke and Howell notice a few things.
Down Under
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'are you afraid of the dark?'
Zeke plans a small trip.
After All-Nighters
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'cleaning'
The day after a full moon, Howell cleans his gun.
Friendsgiving
G...231 words
for writerverse challenge
Zeke and Howell spend the holiday together.
Not Fair But Better
G...217 words
for writerverse challenge (present tense)
“Life is not fair.”
Good Day
G...312 words
Zeke and Howell share a quiet full moon night in.
Take-Out
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt 'sweet & sour'
On the night of the full moon, Jones and Howell share dinner.
Running Dark
G...184 words
for writerverse prompt 'running into the dark'
Jones and Howell chase down their suspect.
Once and Future
G...351 words
for writerverse prompt "You've been chopped." (Chopped) & The Once and Future King by TH White
Jones and Howell bust two high school kids with a sword.
Riverfront
G...166 words
for writerverse prompts 'sugar, spice & everything nice' & 'Martin Luther King, Jr'
Jones and Howell are on foot patrol one summer night.
Freedom of Choice
G...355 words
for writerverse challenge (write about independence day)
Jones and Howell walk a patrol on the Fourth of July.
Heartbeat
G...548 words
for writerverse prompt 'crimson'
“I can hear your heart beating right now, sir. I’d recognize your against anyone else’s.”
Small Acts
G...453 words
for writerverse prompt “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” (Aesop)
Howell pays back a little of an old debt.
Trick or Treat
G...216 words
for writerverse challenge (write about Halloween)
“It’s Halloween, sir. Where’s your costume?”
Fussy French Food
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "Bastille Day"
Jones is in charge of snacks and makes a timely choice.
The Room Where It Happens
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "music"
I wasn’t surprised that Howell had a gramophone.
Musical Stylings
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "humming"
Normally, I had great respect for my partner.
Park and Go
G...578 words
for writerverse challenge (picture prompt)
Jones has a temporary partner for the night.
Beet, Beet, Sugar Beet
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "sugar beets"
“Maybe if you’re drinking that, you’ll stop humming.”
Mini Me
G...323 words
for writerverse challenge (halloween)
Jones gets a tiny surprise on Halloween night.
Places Have Their Moments
G...100 words
for writerverse prompt "In My Life" (by The Beatles)
I sometimes went back to the library.
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