Short Fiction

The Rescue by Chris Peterson (Apr 16, 2012)

Who is going to listen to a goofy kid's advice? Youth has its limitations, but fortunately, Julie's determination is not one of them ...

Healeon Balm by David Lignell (Apr 16, 2012)

The results of his research where unbelievably hopeful ... but the secret of the success was too dangerous to fall into the wrong hands.

The World Is My Worry Bead by Anna Sykora (Apr 16, 2012)

Crazies are bound to destroy the world as we know it -- the apocalypse could be right around the corner ...

Holy Roller by Mark Lyons (Apr 9, 2012)

You can see it in their eyes -- that moment when the joy in the sky is no longer there ...

Snö by Wayne Faust (Apr 9, 2012)

Wait! It may be the season of Spring, but it's not too late for this character to look down and send you some ...

Danger by Aaron Rowley (Apr 9, 2012)

He was a diabolical mastermind -- and only one person on earth could keep a close enough eye on him ...

Roraima by Jacob Andrew (Apr 9, 2012)

On the mountain, you have nothing but what you can carry -- that which is essential. Is the burden heavier going up the trail, or coming down?

The Wake by Pete McArdle (Apr 2, 2012)

There's a very good reason for that little "Danger" tag that says, "Do Not Overinflate..."

Mountain Easter by Ronald Paxton (Apr 2, 2012)

It takes only one wrong step to show you your mortality. And then, when you know your time is limited, it takes only one clear thought to make the world better for someone ...

Impressions by Michael Price (Mar 26, 2012)

Michael Price received his BA in Theater from the University of Minnesota in 1980 and has been writing fiction, primarily as a source of self entertainment, ever since. He performed his own one-man one-act play at the 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival to considerable critical acclaim, has had a number of his short stories published in 2012, and recently finished his first novel, "Serpentine."

Life Among the Wraiths, Part 2 by Dan Mulhollen (Mar 26, 2012)

Only one man will survive and be rewarded great rank -- the rest will become creatures without hope or dreams ...

Life Among the Wraiths by Dan Mulhollen (Mar 19, 2012)

Almost anyone who has ever suffered from insomnia knows that nothing good happens at three in the morning, but even reruns of "Gilligan's Island" are better than a kidnapping by malignant skeletons ...

The Small Voice by John Paulits (Mar 12, 2012)

Small children always crave attention. Most parents know and understand that. But there are others who know that, too ...

A Nun's Tale by Pete McArdle (Mar 5, 2012)

A brutal, unthinkable murder -- what sort of heartless monster could commit such a crime?

Anything But Indian Food by Jerry Guarino (Mar 5, 2012)

Lasagna, tacos, hot dogs, cherry pie -- all great, but Sid has one dietary requirement ...

4:55pm by Barry Kirwan (Feb 27, 2012)

You've met them before: those slimy power-mad lousy low-down good-for-nothing ... and you've worked for them too.

The Most Aggressive Horizon by C.J. Arellano (Feb 20, 2012)

C.J. Arellano is a writer and filmmaker. During the day, he works as a video editor at the Second City comedy theatre in Chicago. Sift through his video and writing stuff at CJArellano.com.

Up the Gump Stump by Ward Webb (Feb 13, 2012)

Ward Webb is the author of numerous short stories and novellas. Originally from NC, he currently lives in NYC. When he is not reading, he is writing -- and when he is not writing, he will most likely be dead. Please do not send flowers.

End of the Ride 4 by Sam Gridley (Feb 13, 2012) mature content

Conclusion. Who is this woman Marie, who seems to know him? Surely it couldn't be -- no, surely not ...

An Astronaut and His Dog by Pete McArdle (Feb 6, 2012)

He was a homeless man of little means; no where to go, no friend to talk to or give him comfort -- save one... the best one...

End of the Ride 3 by Sam Gridley (Feb 6, 2012) mature content

It's time to close the coffin lid over his reprobate cousin, but will doing so open up memories that still turn Linc's stomach?

Hero by Ronald Paxton (Jan 30, 2012)

He wasn't seeking fame or fortune, but he hoped that how he lived his life would stand up to his reflection in the eyes of his son ...

End of the Ride 2 by Sam Gridley (Jan 30, 2012) mature content

That lying, drunken, irresponsible crook -- wouldn't you think that instead of weeping, the family would be saying, "Good riddance"?

End of the Ride by Sam Gridley (Jan 23, 2012) mature content

Death, the great equalizer -- only Linc hasn't the faintest desire to be equal to his hell-bound cousin ...

Conversation with a Superhero by Barry Kirwan (Jan 16, 2012)

Love, they say conquers all. It is no respecter of persons, even those with super powers. It seems that a broken heart may be more dangerous than kryptonite ...

Moldageddon: The Invisible Box by Vipsania Lim (Jan 9, 2012) mature content

When the world ends, it won't be because of war or natural disaster. It will be because of one hapless stoner, just looking to get his next high.

Loop by Pete McArdle (Jan 2, 2012)

Inexorable, inescapable, every fear that hides in the recesses of the mind ... one look around the corner away ...

Bumble Off To Bethlehem by Pete McArdle (Dec 26, 2011)

Wow, someone got a hookah under the tree...

A Small Bit of 1947 by Dan Mulhollen (Dec 26, 2011)

No one can know what the future holds, though we can make some educated guesses. And the past ... that's out of our reach as well ...

Shenandoah Christmas by Ronald Paxton (Dec 19, 2011)

The Spirit of Christmas is found in the heart, and in a helping hand ...