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While vacationing in London, Archimedes and Finley the foul-mouthed telekinetic fish find themselves caught up in a strange murder plot that reaches into the upper echelons of social power . . . including the formidable Lord Likely, who fastens his belt long enough to avenge the death of a favourite lover. But as a greater plot unfolds, Archimedes and Likely find themselves on a . . .
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Vera Langstrom, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, is dead. She finds herself in the depths of the ocean, where lost souls wander unguided in dangerous and unbalancend afterlife. . . .
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Thistledown Copperbottom is a cat living in Columbus, Ohio with his person, Tabitha Silverstein. When his best friend’s owner is murdered Thistle promises to help him find the killer, dragging Tabitha along for the ride. . . .
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In a quiet California suburb during the Cuban missile crisis, a woman is locked in a bomb shelter by her husband and forced to confront her past and current situation. . . .
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In 1996, Dr. Beuctus Guggenheim, head of Research and Development at Cantspell’s Olde Fashund Soupe Phactorie, was given the task of creating a preservative for cream of mushroom soup. His actions set into motion a cataclysm, opening a link between our world and the ‘Mushroom Zone’. Soon a legion of Mushrooms claimed our world for their empire. A campaign of . . .
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Told from the point of view of five contrasting narrators, The Hole in The Wall is a funny, touching and satirical tale of suburban disharmony. . . .
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Nolan Cooper has a big secret. He invented and built an airplane, and he’s going to test fly it himself . . . if he can cut fourth period! Solo Flight is the story of a boy and his clashes with the authorities when he chooses an unusual path in life. . . .
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Emma leaves her small hometown in Nevada after the death of her mother to join her older brother Robert, a pianist and composer, in New York City of 1905. Shortly after her arrival, Robert vanishes, along with his cherished piano. With no clues to follow and no family to help her, Emma calls on Robert’s patrons, the Okker brothers, for . . .
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“The Arab Bank” is a 12-part short fiction serial set in Cannes, which is running during the Cannes Film Festival [May 13-24]. It utilizes Google Maps, Street View, and delivery via web, Facebook, email, RSS, and Twitter. . . .
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While vacationing in London, Archimedes and Finley the foul-mouthed telekinetic fish find themselves caught up in a strange murder plot that reaches into the upper echelons of social power . . . including the formidable Lord Likely, who fastens his belt long enough to avenge the death of a favourite lover. But as a greater plot unfolds, Archimedes and Likely find themselves on a . . .
Paltrus, the prince of the powerful nation of Dhelian, is sent by his king to resolve a dispute between two neighboring kingdoms, but the dispute soon expands to the far reaches of the world. The ancient lost city of Arrburdak is believed to be found. Its secrets, “Potential unknown and power unused,” may soon be rediscovered, and the two kingdoms . . .
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Doelan’s people are the gislers, who stop growing up when they turn fifteen. Nothing wrong with that, but Doelan, a child even by gisler standards, finds the idea strange. He simply cannot tell how old his ‘elders’ are. When other children find out about this they start making fun of him. Things get worse when he starts seeing goblins around . . .
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Josh wakes up one morning to find his ten-year-old brother filling in a grave in the backyard. From there, the day just gets worse. . . .
What seems like any other day for David takes a turn for the worse when a ring he finds at the movie theatre ends up having magical powers beyond his comprehension. Just as he begins unravelling the mystery behind the ring, he finds himself chased by mysterious beings, and his very life is in danger.
Through the Guts of A Beggar is a real fun read. I was reminded of some of Stephen King’s early stories, and I especially liked the twist on the zombie theme. I think the writing is particularly well-done and the story is frightening, tragic, and gripping. This is a great short story and I would recommend it to anyone looking [more . . .]