The Stranger and Other Tales

A collection of short stories and flash fiction pieces. #1 in Flashfiction 25th May 2023

Annifer

Time is running out. Princess Annifer's brother is in mortal danger from a deadly enemy and she's about to be banished from the kingdom for good. Her friends are too scared to help her. With nothing but her wits to rely on, Annifer must trace the only person who can save them - the mysterious Wise Woman she remembers...

Plaguesbane

'Daisy is our only hope!' Red Plague has broken out in the kingdom of Frailing, introduced by dark sorcerer and Wise Woman hater, Morwain. The only cure is the Plaguesbane fruit that grows in a forbidden garden in the heart of enemy territory. Trainee Wise Woman and Shape-Shifter, Daisy must undertake a perilous jou...

Sacred Mountain

Annifer can put it off no longer. The time has come for her to journey north to the snow-covered land of Crosstain and marry the loathsome Larnick. Meanwhile, deep in the heart of the Great Forest, all is not well in the Wise Women's Village. A powerful magical artefact has been stolen and a dangerous prisoner escape...

What if Evan was in Security Breach?

A young boy named Gregory is caught in the Pizzaplex again after hours. However, before he can leave, he finds himself trapped until 6am. Thinking he has to go the night alone, dread eats at him. That is, until he finds a small boy, who seems lost and confused about where he is. The two decide to team up to get out, b...

Word Count: A Short Horror Story

What happens when a writer becomes obsessed with the word count of his stories, to the point of suicide? I hope you find this tale of psychological horror entertaining. Thanks for reading.