Short Stories!
All short stories will be accessible through this page!
Genre, word count, and a summary will be provided. Happy reading!
An Enemy of My Love
Magical Realism - 1,798 Words
Lying in a pool of their mingling blood, lovers Maria and Angel try to remember the high points of their life together, the low points, and eventually how they say goodbye.
And Back and Back
Magical Realism - 2,036 Words
On her way home from school, Penny sees a woman she almost recognizes. After weeks of not saying anything, Penny stops to talk to her, and they bond over their shared love of the classic board game Scrabble. When this woman has to leave, she leaves Penny with a cryptic message and a necklace.
Eclistan
Portal Fantasy - 3,518 Words
Set in the earth-like planet of Eclistan, Bonita Fitz is a Djinn called to help the war effort of a rebellion. There’s one problem with that plan, though. Bonnie didn’t know she was a Djinn and can’t use her powers.
Having to adapt to her new environment and sudden danger, snapshots of her time in Eclistan embody her fear and loss as she navigates the new world.
Tell Me Again
Urban Fantasy - 1,020 Words
Marcus sits with his friend Tia as he tries to grapple with what she tells him.
He doesn’t believe she’s a werewolf.
She can prove it.
Different Together
Fantasy - 1,779 Words
Camilla watched her brother die when their town was attacked.
A year later, she finally managed to bring him back, but he’s not so sure it was a good thing.
Deal
Mystery - 1,779 Words
After being caught following his only lead in his most recent case, the private detective agrees to sit and talk with her. The gun pointed at his head may or may not have something to do with it.
I Can Fix This
Mystery - 882 Words
Marcus has always been able to fix the things in his life. It’s been a point of pride for him, but when the pressures become too much and he takes his own life, this isn’t something he can fix this time.
