a warm place to die
March 25, 2026

Sabastian banged on the door as loudly as he could. The wicked weather had turned vicious, and he was desperate for somewhere welcoming to spend the night. A tavern common room sounded particularly inviting. He’d even fantasised about a feathered bed in a bawdy house, purely for the comfort. Still, that hope was crushed when…

the blind seer
December 5, 2022

A while ago, I submitted a Short Story/Flash Fiction to Cold Open Stories for their Fast Fiction Contest. I am happy to report that I was a successful candidate and my story – The Blind Seer – has been published on their website as part of an anthology following the prompt; \”A Matter of Time.\”…

ev
October 8, 2022

The relief on his weary expression was palpable. Never before in his long years had the Templar felt so relieved to cast his eyes on the hard wooden door of his chambers. The long years of service to The Light had earned Everard the reward of his own room to rest in and right now…

dem
October 2, 2022

Love. He’d never been in it. Never wanted to suffer it. It clouded perspective and made a nuisance of itself. He’d not climbed to the heralded leader of the Soundless Sea’s inner sanctum by falling in love. And yet, when he watched Nyathena and her submissive, he couldn’t help but feel an angry stab of…

fera
September 25, 2022

“You were too late,” came the symbiotic voice, echoing inside his mind; unheard by any else.  “Really, I hadn’t noticed.” The Werewolf Hunter, Feracil, stated as he picked his way carefully through the dense, forest clearing.  He’d been tasked with hunting a particularly vicious pack of wolves. The sort that wasn’t afraid to prey on…

zo
September 23, 2022

Rain hammered down from the heavens. Unbeknown to those gathered within the warm, welcoming tavern. The wet weather had townsfolk and visitors alike huddled together, enjoying the roaring hearth and frothy mugs of ale. Infamous Witch Hunter, Elijah Lynton pushed the door open and took the hat from his head and shook the raindrops from…

ab
September 20, 2022

Council meetings were usually as dull as tarnished cutlery. This particular meeting was an entire draw full of dreary. The High Bailiff of Serpentis was droning on about the decline in dedications of the flesh and trying to press upon the necromantic order the importance of an alliance between the two differing orders. Even though…

June 19, 2021

Title: Creativity BrewingAuthor: Kevin Barrick & Jason SchneiderPublished by: Independently published Publication date: 24th Feb. 2020Genre: Short StoriesPages: 102Format: eBookSource: Author Buy the Book – Amazon Buy the Book – Kindle Blurb/Synopsis Enjoy a selection of flash fiction stories hand-roasted to perfection. Each story has been crafted to be your perfect pick-me-up. Whether you like light roast, medium roast, or…

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