Synopsis “Dreams of Lake Drukka” and “Exhumation” explore the unearthing of horrific, long-buried family secrets. Journeying into the darkest recesses of the past, these stories depict the dire consequences of discovering the truth. Writing about this duology, author Mike Thorn says: “It was only in retrospect that I could see the connections between these […]
Category: Short Story
Synopsis This delightful collection of short stories offers insight into the lives of Syrian women, both the married and the brides-to-be. It reveals the warmth and humor as well as the oppression in the Syrian society. The stories make the reader laugh while addressing serious issues such as domestic violence. Um Hussam can’t find […]
Synopsis The world exploded around him. On a rainy night, traveling along a desolate patch of the California coast, Michael Quinn pulls his motorcycle off the highway and checks into a roadside inn. An unforgettable evening awaits him… if he lives through it. Past collides with present… temptation and tensions simmer… until they erupt. Paradise is a […]
Synopsis In his previous collection, Not Quite so Stories, David S. Atkinson twisted reality with small absurdities. Roses are Red, Violets are Stealing Loose Change from my Pockets While I Sleep leaves sanity completely behind, pondering modern life through surreal humorous flash fiction involving Margaret Thatcher, jam appearing in boxers overnight, Gene Roddenberry, and more. Advance Praise David […]
Synopsis The world’s fate lies with a comatose young girl; an android wants to remember a human she once knew under Martian skies; men at sea learn that the ocean is a realm far different from land, where an unforgiving god rules; a school security guard discovers extreme English class; and a man understands what […]
THE EL PASO RED FLAME GAS STATION AND OTHER STORIES by J. Reeder Archuleta Genre: Fiction /Short Stories / Coming of Age Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Date of Publication: December 8, 2017 Number of Pages: 132 Scroll down for the giveaway! These short stories are about coming of age in rural far West Texas. The […]
Synopsis In this collection, meet: Franck, who has to align his desires with his needs; Nathan, who has to adjust to his constantly changing turf; and, Cedric, who has to open his eyes to reconstruct himself. Review There are 3 short stories that have something of a common theme running through them – that you […]
Title: A COLLECTION OF TWISTED TALES Author: Craig Dafoe Publisher: Createspace Pages: 114 Genre: Short Story Collection / Thriller Synopsis Most of these stories have one thing in common, death. Although death is the common thread, there is nothing common in the way that it comes about. This collection is chock full of interesting […]
Synopsis A short 25 page true story to read waiting for a bus or any other event where you have about 15 minutes. INCLUDES RECIPE from my evening meal with a British Seventh Daughter. “The fire sparked loudly, and spit a burning ember onto the rug. It scared my Heinz57 dog (British for not a […]
Synopsis In this collection of seven short stories from Jason Atkinson, follow a man accused of murder, a runaway girl on a train, a scientist at the heart of a government conspiracy, and more! Full of twists and turns, Seven Threads offers a selection of fast-paced stories full of heart and excitement. Guest Post Where […]