Tag: ShortStory

February 1, 2026

Writing Goals

With the unethical and rampant appearance of AI writing and the continued decline of reading as a pastime, the art of writing can feel rather depressing. It is unlikelier now more than ever before that I will make a living off my writing or that my books will even be published. But it brings me…
October 26, 2025

Grandfather’s Radio

A flash fiction horror story for the season. My grandfather on my mother’s side died about a year ago. They were close, and she was pretty broken up. It wasn’t a mysterious illness or anything. He hadn’t been taking care of himself for a long time, and eventually his body just gave up. When he…
October 12, 2025

The Legend of Maedra’s Son, Ch2

Introduction The following tale — which continues from last week — is the first questline for one of my solo Ironsworn campaigns. It follows the Heart-based Ember Maedra’s son, told in the form of a series of journal entries. In last week’s Chapter, Ember traveled long distances to track down his mother’s murderers and rescued…
October 5, 2025

The Legend of Maedra’s Son, Ch1

Introduction The following tale — which will continue next week — is the first questline for one of my solo Ironsworn campaigns. It follows the Heart-based Ember Maedra’s son, told in the form of a series of journal entries. I have included the places in the story where I rolled the dice for certain mechanics…
August 31, 2025

When Hope Burned White 2 – Digital Copies

When Hope Burned White, Volume 2 is now complete. Each of the 10 flash fiction stories are available under Projects. And now, the collection is also available as a single dowload if you would rather read all the stories in one sitting. Thank you all for joining me on this summerlong journey. Now it’s back…
August 17, 2025

10. Birdie

The girl stumbled in her rubber boots to the edge of the creek. Water trickled by with a friendly gurgle. A breeze ruffled the girl’s red wavy locks and sent a little chill through her limbs. She didn’t let the cold distract her though because the sun was out, and the birds were back. It…
August 10, 2025

9. An Early Winter

The king climbed to the highest point of the castle to survey his dying city. The night was bright from the stars and moon, and the smoking remnants hurt his heart. He could see bodies of the gallant defenders lying in the streets and knew that unless a miracle occurred, they would lie there for…
August 3, 2025

8. Christmas Blues

Jeremiah stopped beneath the three story Christmas tree in front of the shopping center. It twinkled with red and yellow lights while Mariah Carey echoed through the speakers. A cool breeze rustled the branches and sent a few bells tinkling in the chilly evening air. He hated Christmas for the same reason he hated religion:…
July 27, 2025

7. The Divide

I see myself when I was younger, and I hate him. Before those long wavy red locks turned gray. Before the smug smile of young knowledge was replaced by a smile to mask the incessant aches and pains. Before my passionate eyes faded to something with less twinkle and more haunting. Before the confidence of…
July 20, 2025

6. Tarot Sphinx

I dropped the phone to the tabletop in exhaustion and let out a light moan to test whether I needed a good cry or to simply sit in the feelings for a minute. My sister was right, clearly: This space – less than 400 square feet including the staircase – was a dump. There was…