Uncategorized – Jared Cappel

The Void

My latest story “The Void” has been published in Silver Blade, a member of the Silver Pen Collective. I had been submitting to this exclusive group of magazines for a couple years and it was rewarding to finally receive an acceptance. The Void was originally accepted for publication by a magazine called Collective Realms. IContinue reading “The Void”

I Demand You Drug Test My Straight Laced Opponent

I have a new comedy piece published to The Haven. I hope you will check it out. This is a satirical piece about college, drug use, and competition. What’s not to love? As always, I would love to know your thoughts. Thanks for reading!

Scrabble Victory

I participated in the 49th annual Montreal Scrabble tournament this past weekend, the first such tournament in 2 years (due to COVID) and the largest tournament in its history. I am happy to announce I won the tournament and a cool five hundred dollars to boot. This is the most I’ve won at a tournamentContinue reading “Scrabble Victory”

“Reality Show Spinoffs The World’s Not Ready For” and “The Guiding Voice”

I have two new stories to announce for your reading pleasure! First off, another comedy piece, this time poking fun at the world of reality TV/game shows. I am very thankful to be published in Weekly Humorist, one of the most followed sites of satirical writing. Thank you to editor-in-chief Marty Dundics for the supportContinue reading ““Reality Show Spinoffs The World’s Not Ready For” and “The Guiding Voice””

The Reviews are in for my Sick Dance Moves

My latest story is now live on The Haven, another comedy page on Medium. Thank you to editor Christine Stevens for managing such a great page. I tried a different style in this piece, writing the whole story in a series of quotes. I’m not sure if the piece is as successful as the others,Continue reading “The Reviews are in for my Sick Dance Moves”

Introducing Mega-Corp’s Working From Home Benefits Package

My latest story, “Introducing Mega-Corp’s Working From Home Benefits Package” is now live on MuddyUm. Thank you to editor Toni Crowe for publishing this piece and for the kind words. I have been working from home since before the pandemic made it cool. For years, people would ask me how I could stand working fromContinue reading “Introducing Mega-Corp’s Working From Home Benefits Package”

The Depths of El Hoyo

My latest story, “The Depths of El Hoyo,” is live on Flash Fiction Magazine. Flash Fiction Magazine publishes a piece of flash fiction (max. 1000 words) daily. With 17,000 followers on Twitter, they are one of the most read sites publishing flash fiction, and I am honoured to be included in their magazine. Editor KeelyContinue reading “The Depths of El Hoyo”

Heteropathy, the Insecure Straight Guy’s Alternative to Homeopathy

My latest story is now live on MuddyUm, a wonderful humour page on Medium. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts. A big thank you to Andrew Rodwin for his editorial eye, and to editor-in-chief, Susan Brearley, for creating and overseeing the site. MuddyUm is clearly a labour of love and aContinue reading “Heteropathy, the Insecure Straight Guy’s Alternative to Homeopathy”

My Grandmother Died And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

I have another story published to Slackjaw, my third in less than two months! I continue to receive such wonderful feedback from friends and family as well as the Medium community. I wish I had gotten into comedy writing a lot sooner. I think I’m quickly finding my niche. The story is as ridiculous asContinue reading “My Grandmother Died And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt”

Ranking TV’s Hottest Unseen Characteristics in Terms of Their Physical Characteristics

My latest piece is now live on Slackjaw. This is the first time I’ve published twice on the same site and that was a purposeful decision. I love Slackjaw’s take on humour and the welcoming Medium community. Thank you to editors Alex Baia, Sarah James and the rest of the Slackjaw team for taking aContinue reading “Ranking TV’s Hottest Unseen Characteristics in Terms of Their Physical Characteristics”