Some of these short stories are sharp and dry; others are sweet or funny; others are “mystery flavors,” and none of them stay quite the same flavor throughout. Whether you prefer a mystery that hums with secrets, a shadowy tale that lingers, or a glimpse of another world entirely, you’ll find something amongst our aisles to suit your taste.
Take your time. Wander. Pick whatever draws your eye first…
Collections of Short Bites
Collections of one-bite stories—quick, sharp, and strange. Perfect for stolen minutes and midnight snacks.
These were often written for themed challenges in October: collections of 31 flash fiction stories.
Crime du Jour: 31 Days of Malfeasance, Misconduct, and Immorality – crime flash fiction, alphabetized by crime for your convenience!
Tales of the Normal: 31 Days of the Horrific & Mundane – Twilight Zone mini-tales.
October Nights: 31 Tales of Hauntings and Halloween – The first flash fiction project! Based on a daily horror-themed prompt.
shadowy brews
Tales touched by folklore, haunted houses, quiet dread, and mythic dreams. These are all short, eight or nine regular book pages or fewer.
Includes mythic fantasy, cozy horror, and gothic moods best read by candlelight, with snacks.
“Mead for the Moon” – a mythic cozy short story about a weary traveler.
“The Man Who Ate Gene Wolfe” – a short story in honor of Gene Wolfe, written after his passing.
“Things You Must Not Think When Visiting Mme. Bientot” – a liminal “antimemetics” story.
edible Machines
Alternate timelines, ghost circuits, uncanny experiments, and soft machines. Stories from the speculative shelf, where science feels a little haunted.
“The Future of Birth Control” – a dystopian story.
“The Sixth Extinction” – an evolution horror story.
Lighter Fare
Tales that have a little more light with their darkness.
“Carrying Crow & the Tale of the Two Coins” – a funny fantasy story about a crow and a lady in a tower.
“Zombie Love” – a father/daughter talk about dating, after death.
“How to EXPLODE Someone’s Head with the Power of your MIND” – the tug of war between keeping control over your superpowers at a young age and…destruction.
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