They say knowing is half the battle. But sometimes it takes more than acknowledged love to turn a friendship into something more. Being lovestruck and unable or unwilling to do anything about it is a special kind of hurt. Can childhood friends, Calvin and Ian, get over their own individual hangups and finally take that plunge?…
A collection of short stories of various genres, that either have an horror element to them, or lean more towards the dark and macabre side of fiction. Whenever realistic or supernatural, each story will contain some degree of upsetting, sensitive or mature material, so please be mindful of any content warnings (which will be specified at the beginning of each chapter). A lot of these will be written for prompts or contests, so feel free to check these out for inspiration as well. Here is a (mostly) spoiler-free description of each of the shorts:• HUNTED Genre: Dark Fantasy/HorrorSummary: In the span of a single, fatal mistake, a hunter becomes the hunted. • EIGHT HORNS Genre: Supernatural Summary: A woman finds herself living in a house full of ghosts. • COUNT TO TENGenre: Psychological HorrorSummary: A young girl contemplates the things that lurk in the shadows of her life. • e n d l e s sGenre: Dark Fantasy Summary: Hel is said to be a gracious host. But can the ruler of the underworld grant Signe peace, at last? • THE DOLL MAKERGenre: Supernatural/ Psychological ThrillerSummary: Detective Ngoyi confronts the prime suspect in her latest case. But which one of them is truly in control?• BROKEN TOYSGenre: Dark Fantasy Summary: Idir is working on his newest invention, when he receives a (not so) unexpected late night visitor.• DON'T LOOK AWAYGenre: Horror/SupernaturalSummary: Rana finds herself in an empty train station, waiting for the last train home, when she realises she's not as alone as she first thought.• FLIGHT ENVYGenre: Psychological Horror/Dark FantasySummary: Lady Ava receives a rare gift on her wedding anniversary. But is it enough to fill her cold, empty heart?…
A collection of short stories ranging from the realistic, magical realism or even straight up fantasy genre. A lot of these will be written for prompts or contests, so feel free to check these out for inspiration as well. Here is a (mostly) spoiler-free description of each of the shorts:• WEARING GREEN AT A FUNERALContest #33 of Mystery Contest & Writing Prompts, The Verdant CasePROMPT: It's not a disease. Many doctors have confirmed it for you. It's not a prank. You live alone. So, why is your body turning greener day by day?• GOLDEN HOURPROMPT: Write a story that includes a famous movie line (ex. "I'll be back.")Summary: As a storm brews and the sun sets over the horizon, a man sits at the pier and waits for an old friend.• A SWIM IN THE RAINPROMPT: Write a story that lies somewhere between reality and dream. Summary: A young, troubled girl sees a strange sight at the beach. But was it real? Or something else?• A JESTER'S SMILESummary: A seemingly simple question leads to sad revelations and an uncomfortable conversation between a banished elf and a human jester.• LET ME BE YOURSPROMPT: Write a story from the perspective of an inanimate object. Summary: What happens when a bloodthirsty soldier becomes the sword of his own enemy.• JOY IN SADNESSPROMPT: Pick an uncommon word and write a short story about it (ex. "Charmolypi", a feeling that combines both joy and sadness).Summary: Sometimes, the greatest joy can be found in the deepest sadness.…
❝ We are the ones who dream in ones and zeros. Do you dare to dream with us? What will you see? Will you like what you see? Or will these dreams turn into nightmares? ❞A collection of short stories in the science-fiction genre, but with a twist. If you're looking for sci-fi stories told from a different perspective and with a more personal, emotional, intimate touch, then this is the collection for you! If you're also looking for specific themes or don't know where to start, then here is a short, (mostly) spoiler-free description of each short story in this collection: • A NEW RAISON D'ÊTREWith no creator left to serve, an advanced automaton has to decide its future.• FATAL ERRORA robot has to pay the ultimate price for a crime it does not remember committing. • THIS VOICE YOU GAVE TO MEA drunk confrontation with an unexpected A.I. might prove to be the single worst (or best) mistake of this singer's life.• YOUR BEST YOUA woman finds that she no longer has control over her virtual avatars.• THE MOON BIRDA formerly disgraced scientist is faced with the moral limits of scientific research. Entry for May 2020: The Force challenge. Prompt: 500 words, sci-fi short with a clear fantasy element.• THE SECRET GARDENA genetically engineered human feels trapped in a glass prison.• SYMBIOSISA researcher and her alien colleague go on what was supposed to be a simple data collection mission. But things quickly take a turn for the weird.• UNTITLED_TRACK_10A young child is gifted a new piano instructor by her father. A new, shiny, robotic instructor. And she is not pleased.• THE POISON WE BREATHEAs this poor dancer soon finds, the worst poison is the one you take yourself.…
❝ Let us dive in deep, past our smiling reflections. ❞A collection of my occasional forays into poetry, mostly revolving around themes of identity and connection (to others or ourselves). A lot of these pieces were written for prompts, which will be specified at the beginning of each respective poem, so you can also use this as a prompt book and write your own interpretations of them (feel free to message me a link if you do!).…
A young man confronts the spirit that haunts the mirrors of his dance studio.…