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Scarlet Ibis James 🦩

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The Fiction Writer’s Den

Exciting News: My Debut Book is Coming Soon!

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James

1d ago

A close-up painting of a Black woman with a contemplative expression, looking upward. Her hair is adorned with vibrant red flowers that blend into a textured red background. The artwork highlights her strong features, glowing skin, and the striking contrast between the dark tones and bold red hues.

1d ago

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The Scriber’s Nook

A Story of Life-Changing Guidance That She Never Followed

The high school teacher advises her star student on life choices and inadvertently unlocks the power of negative possibilities.

1d ago

A close-up shot of a beautiful middle-aged, dark-skinned Black woman standing in front of the kitchen window. The sink was devoid of dishes, and the clock on the wall ticked steadily.

1d ago

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Inquiring: Do Tell

2d ago

Inquiring: Do Tell

2d ago

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MuserScribe

Take Your Freedom, My Friend

Go in peace — a very American mixed tape.

6d ago

A middle-aged Black woman standing in America with long silver braids and strands flying in the wind. One day I’ll fly away… leave your love to yesterday.

6d ago

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The Fiction Writer’s Den

Come Back To Me

What happened during my Medium suspension? Reconnection to the source. Re-establishment of self and purpose.

Sep 11

Girl prays over candle.

Sep 11

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Fiction Shorts

Break in Transmission

When Medium cut me off, I could… not.

Sep 9

Sep 9

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Microcosm

How The Number Seven Became a Symbol of Their Love Story

It bloomed fast and died slowly.

Sep 7

A poignant and introspective scene inspired by the style of portrait artist Simmie Knox, featuring a middle-aged interracial couple, with a Black woman and a White man, sitting at a small table in a dimly lit room.

Sep 7

Scarlet Ibis James 🦩
in
The Shortform

Sunday Service

Confessions and offerings of self-professed (Black) humans, including me.

Sep 2

Sunday Service

Sep 2

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The Fiction Writer’s Den

Passage of Time; Passage of Me

Jamie takes in the sights and sounds of her hometown.

Sep 1

Passage of Time; Passage of Me

Sep 1

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The Pub

The Morning After

Where vulnerability finds its rest.

Aug 31

The Morning After

Aug 31

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Scarlet Ibis James 🦩

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I am a writer, reader, essayist and editor.

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