Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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My Bodyguard Spot
Chester was tossed a backpack. The person tossing the backpack to him was Don Salingro, head of the local mafia. “Just remember two rules, Chester: The bullets start flying get out as soon as possible, and if the backpack is emptied refill it. Get it?”
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
Lost & Found
Charlie swam toward shore. He got out and dried off, taking his time in the glorious summer sun. He arched his back and tossed the towel down. He dressed and sat down next to his laptop. He sipped from his water holder, and then picked up the laptop and started typing. It was a struggle to start but he was soon in the zone.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
Just Another Thursday
The blood from the lamb’s cut throat flowed down Boyd’s hand. He tossed the lamb into the waterfall and walked back to his campfire. May as well tune the fiddle while I wait, he thought as he pulled out the fiddle that had been in his family for generations.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
Demon of the Dispensary
DEA Agent Elizabeth Derring strode carefully through the dispensary, seeing everything through the sights of her Glock 19. Her team had timed the raid perfectly; there were only a couple of employees in the building. The raid had gone well until about five minutes ago, when she had lost contact with the other three members of her team. She had tried to retreat but had gotten lost.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
The Vampire's Guide to Investing
Too many fresh kindred forget that being turned is just the beginning. They usually have no long-range plans beyond “serve the sire until he gets bored of you and then figure it out”; these neonates either get themselves killed serving their sire or become a meal for one of their elders. Therefore, these neonates need to create some sort of investment plan for their futures. Such a plan is not hard to set up.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
It's All Fun And Games Until The Wings Appear. Content Warning.
So there I’m naked and chained to this hard rubber table when I make this sudden realization. See, the night had begun relatively simple. I was on the hunt and looking for someone with a burning passion for something. Anything. That’s sort of my lifeblood.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Horror
Dealing With Stress
One of the problems with being a writer is that there is a lot of potential for stress to enter your life. This is not a good thing: The more stress you have to deal with, the more complicated your health can get. It can also create writer’s block, as the more worries you accumulate, the harder it is to concentrate on what you’re writing, and eventually some sort of blockage will occur. Worse, stress can snowball: Little worries turn into big ones, one worry becomes multiple worries, and before you know it, you’ve got a family of monsters living in your head, causing you to question everything you do.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Lifehack
Getting the Suburban Home Ready For the Apocalypse
For preppers, the suburban home appears to be harder survive after the apocalypse. That is, because of its nearness to urban centers, it’s seen as likely to be in a bad location in most post-apocalyptic scenarios. There is also the dependence on municipal utilities and other signs of civilization; take away the services it depends on, and suburban homes will be left high and dry, an unlike place for humans to survive for long after an apocalypse hits. However, with a little bit of preparation and teamwork, suburban homes may be able to ride out the apocalypse.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Lifehack
Defending the Homestead
One of the biggest problems with a post-apocalyptic scenario is defending the homestead. The homestead should be able to defend itself from most invading forces, be it roving gangs, organized squads, or even zombies The problem is that too many preppers assume that simply having enough weapons is all that they need, and so worry about the weapons more than any other factor; this is the best way to lead to disaster. You need to consider a more general response, and one that allows for foraging and hunting (if animals are on your land). All you need are a few simple considerations and you should be ready for just about anything. In fact, some of these systems will make pre-apocalypse life a little easier.
By Jamais Jochim4 months ago in Lifehack
How To Build A Fantasy Wheelchair
One of the more common handicaps taken by players is the paraplegic, someone whose legs don’t work. In a modern setting, this isn’t a major problem as wheelchairs can be fitted with all sorts of motors, enabling the person to keep up with their less-handicapped peers. In a fantasy setting, however, there needs to be more thought put into the apparatus as it has to deal with some basic disadvantages, However, with a little thought and abusing the setting rules, it’s possible to devise a wheelchair with almost no major limitations, and that can be somewhat scary in and of itself.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Gamers
Running Faster Battles is a Matter of Planning
Combat can be the bane of any game. A badly run combat can slow a game down, making an otherwise fun session boring and more of an annoyance. However, if the players and referee don’t mind a little preparation ahead of time and some extra teamwork, combats can be run quicker and much more efficiently. With a few basic options, combats will run much smoother and thus faster, allowing everyone to enjoy the entire session.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Gamers
Safe Jogging Basics
Jogging is a great way to build up endurance and enhance strength training. Throw some good music, and you have a good half hour of exercise. However, there are numerous dangers to be worried about, from robbers to rapists, waiting behind every blind corner and tree. Just like any other environment, you need to figure out the potential issues with that environment and prepare for as many contingencies as possible; luckily, this is easy to do and implement.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
