Justin LeDuc - Writer

CHOOSE YOUR OWN STORY

You wake up in a locked train car.

No memory. No phone signal. No passengers.

Only a flickering overhead light and a single envelope sitting across from you with your name written on it in black ink.

The train rattles endlessly through thick fog.

Then the intercom crackles:

“You have one chance to get off this train.”

Your hands shake as you open the envelope.

Inside are TWO ITEMS:

🔑 A rusted key 📷 A photograph of yourself standing beside someone whose face has been scratched out.

Suddenly, the train slows.

Outside the window, you see a station appear through the fog.

The sign reads:

“ASH GROVE”

The doors unlock with a heavy CLICK.

You can only choose one:

🗝️ TAKE THE KEY and step onto the platform OR 📷 TAKE THE PHOTO and stay on the train?

Comment: KEY 🗝️ or PHOTO 📷

I’ll continue the story based on the majority choice.

🔦 🔦

Tonight’s trip into the archives takes us back to May 15, 2024 and one of my darker suspense pieces: Henderson & Associates.

What begins as another late night at a prestigious law firm quickly spirals into paranoia, hidden identities, and the terrifying realization that evil can wear the most respectable face imaginable.

Sarah Jennings thought she was staying late to finish paperwork.
Instead, she uncovered a secret that could cost her everything.

If you enjoy psychological suspense, crime thrillers, and stories where tension builds one revelation at a time, this is one worth revisiting.

Read it now on my website:

https://justinleducwrites.com/f/henderson-associates

Some stories are whispered.
Some are inherited.
Some linger like ghosts long after the final page.

My collection of poetry and fiction explores memory, grief, wonder, identity, hope, and the strange beauty hidden inside the human experience. From deeply personal reflections to surreal midnight tales, each book is a different doorway into the unknown.

📚 Featuring:
• The Fragile Light of Happiness
• Generational Echoes
• Tales from a Midnight Caprice
• Ghost Frequencies

Available now on Amazon & Kindle.

Thank you to everyone who continues to read, share, support, and connect with my work. Every message, review, and conversation means more than you know.

Which title speaks to you most?



Amazon Author Profile: https://tr.ee/FpN5_Jdo3W

The stories don’t end when the episode fades out.

Behind every poem, every commentary, every late-night recording session and unfinished draft, there’s a deeper conversation waiting to happen. That’s what the Patreon communities for The Midnight Storyteller and Echoes of the Pen are built for.

Subscribers gain access to:

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Higher-tier members can help shape future projects through discussions, feedback, prompts, polls, and collaborative creative experiences.

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Connect directly with me and fellow patrons in a more personal creative space built around storytelling, writing, poetry, and genuine conversation.

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Whether you’re a listener, reader, writer, artist, or simply someone who loves thoughtful storytelling, Patreon offers a place to engage beyond the surface level of social media.

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The stories continue after midnight.
The conversation echoes long after the final page.

Join the communities behind The Midnight Storyteller and Echoes of the Pen.

Writers, creators, students, dreamers — if you need help bringing words to life, my Fiverr services are now available.

Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, developing an original story, or trying to find the perfect words for someone important, I offer a range of writing-focused services tailored to your needs:

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If you’ve enjoyed my writing through my books, blog, podcast, or commentaries, this is another way we can collaborate creatively.

What should I write next?

You decide.

I’ve got a new story brewing, but before I disappear into caffeine, insomnia, and questionable creative decisions, I want to hear from you:

🖋 Which genre should my next story be?

😂 Comedy
⚔️ Fantasy
🩸 Horror
❤️ Romance

Drop your vote in the comments and, if you want, tell me what kind of story you’d love to see within that genre. Dark? Funny? Emotional? Unhinged? Existentially devastating? All of the above?

The genre with the most votes wins.

Choose carefully. Some of you are directly responsible for my future sleep schedule.

Happy Mothers Day

This one’s for the kind of strength that doesn’t need to raise its voice to be heard. The quiet kind. The steady kind. The kind that teaches you who to be just by being it. This Mother’s Day, I’m thinking about the women who built something unbreakable in the people they raised—not with force, but with conviction. My new poem, “The Man She Built,” is now live. It’s about resilience. About choosing kindness when the world gives you every reason not to. About carrying forward something real. Read it now at justinleducwrites.com Happy Mother’s Day ❤️ #MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #Motherhood #StrongWomen #QuietStrength #Resilience #PoetryCommunity #PoetsofInstagram #WritersofInstagram #SpokenWordPoetry #AmWriting #CreativeWriting #PoetryLovers #PoetryIsNotDead #WritersLife #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife #OriginalPoetry #ModernPoetry #EmotionalWriting #Storyteller #WritersCorner #ArtOfWords #HealingThroughWords #Gratitude #FamilyFirst #Legacy #StrengthInKindness #TheManSheBuilt #NewPoem

If you’re working with words—but need a second set of eyes, a stronger voice, or just help bringing something into focus—I’ve got gigs available on Fiverr.

I offer proofreading & editing, creative story writing / ghostwriting support, and custom letters & poetry written for personal moments or meaningful occasions.

Whether you’re an ESL writer looking for grammar and clarity, a fellow storyteller needing help shaping a draft, or someone trying to put the right words into a letter that actually matters—I’m here to help you get it right.

No matter the project, it starts with your idea. I help you refine it, strengthen it, or fully bring it to life.

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🌐 Discover the inspiring world of Justin LeDuc's creative writing! Explore our website to immerse yourself in captivating micro-fiction and thought-provoking poetry crafted to engage and inspire. Whether you're a devoted reader or new to literary arts, your journey into creativity starts here. Visit today and let your imagination take flight!

https://Justinleducwrites.com

Now available on Spotify.

The wait is over—new episodes of The Midnight Storyteller and Echoes of the Pen are officially released for everyone to hear.

Step into the latest descent of stories and poetry: where shadows speak, memory lingers, and every line is asking something just beneath the surface.

If you’ve been listening from the beginning, welcome back. If this is your first time, you’re right on time.

Listen now on Spotify.



EotP - https://open.spotify.com/show/2RXZzr1L7DkiOyr2KdUVoQ?si=BVVuIW74Q6CLy1uBqB4Huw

TMS - https://open.spotify.com/show/0qtAV06sfQaAHYE0eVtCRh?si=5vHFcv9sSQOQSKVlIcSQOg

Step deeper into the shadows…

A brand new Midnight Storyteller Commentary is now live — exclusively on Patreon.

Go beyond the story and uncover the meaning beneath the surface. These commentaries peel back the layers, exploring the themes, inspirations, and hidden threads woven into each tale. If you’ve ever wondered what lingers behind the words… this is where you’ll find it.

This is the other side of the story. The part that doesn’t always make it to the page.

🔒 Available now for Patreon members only.

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