Tag: Free short stories
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The Changing of the Seasons
Once there lived a girl with no name. A girl with no name who was found alone in a forest and raised by the Four Seasons. You know them—Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. That is how they are remembered. Always in that order. Winter is cold and lonely. Spring is young and impatient. Summer is…
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The Young Star and the Old Knight
Once, long ago, there lived a young star who fell from the sky she loved so much. This is the story of how she tried to find her way home again. Read more in “The Young Star and the Old Knight.”
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It’s Halloween
It’s Halloween night, and a young girl goes trick-or-treating with her older sister. But Halloween falls on a strange and eerie night, and our protagonists might be getting more than the candy they bargained for… Read more in “It’s Halloween.”
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Jack’s Wonderful, Delightfully Strange, and Peculiarly Odd Day
This is a story about a delightfully strange and extraordinarily odd day for a boy named Jack. His imagination takes him on wild adventures, and there’s no knowing where he’ll be at this story’s end. Read more in “Jack’s Wonderful, Delightfully Strange, and Peculiarly Odd Day.”
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The Wishing Well
This short story explores the thoughts and feelings of a wishing well (you read that right). It also examines what might happen if all the wishes wished at wishing wells came true. (Yikes, that was a lot of variations on the word “wish.”) Read more in “The Wishing Well.”
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Handle with Care
A group of storytellers, known as The Misfits, gathers at The Bard and The Barstool every Thursday. They share their stories with each other, and tonight is no different. Read more in “Handle with Care.”
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The Search
In this whimsical and philosophical tale with an unexpected twist, a shifty client hires a skilled tracker to find someone elusive. Read more in “The Search.”
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A Deal with the Ferryman
A talented musician travels to the Underworld, longing for an audience that truly appreciates his music and meets a Ferryman with hands of bone…
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Coming Soon—Short Stories
Starting March 2024, I’ll be sharing short stories twice a week on the blog for 26 weeks. I’m hoping these stories help you get an idea about the sort of things I write. Let’s open the doors to different worlds together. Subscribe and join the adventure!
