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- He is FearSometimes the worst ghosts are not the dead people.
The Last DayIn the face of social collapse, a young man must help to get his family across the border to safety. Will he be able to keep his humanity when the rest of the world doesn't, or will be become part of the chaos.- Just Another Day in Cold SpringA young man attempts to bully a neighborhood kid and uncovers his own nightmare.
- The Ship in the CloudThe ship appeared from nowhere, looking like a cloud. George knew it for what it was though. As a pet lover he might or might not approve of their purpose.
- The Persistent StrangerLittle Miriam repeatedly sees a male shadow in her backyard. A tall man in a hat, lurking. Who is it and what does he want?
The George Romero IncidentWhen the end comes it will be most likely when no one is looking or even ready for it.- Celestial NirvanaFollowing Vivian Tanner's exile to Project Isis, the colony is beginning to rely less on supplies from Earth as it becomes a thriving community. Unfortunately the rules have changed and in attempt to gain more control, the government steps in.
The World Ended at 9:46 PM on a Tuesday in BrooklynThe end isn't always flashy, loud and fast. Sometimes it's small, quiet and agonizingly slow.- Hello Old FriendA short flash fiction story (350 words) about unexpectedly being recognized by an old friend. An old friend with whom you once knew a lifetime ago.
- The Fire GuardianDuncan is a foolhardy, but brave young man; his sole companion is a Greer a golden dragon, but neither of them know their full potential... yet.
- Mary's FlowersMary had the most beautiful flower garden on the block. Although her garden was aesthetically pleasing, she also learned that you can't please all of the people, all of the time.
- Banana SyndromeMr. Lee's stay in Mexico ends in a tense trip to the doctor, as he wonders what unknown pathogen is causing the sores on his skin. Even as he sits in the office, bad turns to worse and his fate suddenly becomes uncertain.
A Cowboy and a DollA tale of a cowboy, who, despite criticism, carried a tiny doll in his shirt pocket. But why?- 4011 Hilltop RoadWithout title, 174 words
- Sweet SummertimeA flash fiction homage to Gershwin and Dubose Heyward's Porgy and Bess.
- Return to the Castle RuinsBridget O'Connor takes a last look before her family leaves for America. Cathy MacGrew,her last living descendant finds herself drawn to make a trip to Ireland. She will be the only one of Bridget O'Connor's descendants to return to Ireland.
- Lacey Hearts: The Case of the Emerald AislesA mystery surrounds the disappearance of the emeralds brought to the U. S. by early immigrant leprechauns. Lisbeth, Queen of the Fairies and Seamus, King of the Leprechauns, call on Lacey Hearts, a human private investigator, to solve the case.
- Water WitchWas young Ayla Wilkins a savior or demon? When, during the 1941 Dust Bowl, word got out that Ayla could witch for water, her friends and neighbors couldn't decide if her gift was from God or from the very Devil himself.
- Love Lies in WinterAn original piece of flash fiction by Monica Ruhlman.
- The Witch and the Magic PebblesA young boy trades a small mystery bag for some magic pebbles from an ugly old witch, but gets more than he bargained for.
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- The Journal of Jake Everett: The Zombie DiariesThe first entry in Jake Everett's journal. However; this is not and ordinary journal entry. This is a first hand account in a world that has started to become consumed with the Z virus.
A Summary of “Lost Hearts,” a Ghost Story by M.R. JamesMr. Abney seemed to be kind to children. However, their ghosts did not agree with his reputation for benevolence.
Why Chico Oliveira Failed to Climb Mount EverestChico Oliveira journeyed to the Himalayas in the first half of the nineteenth century. He wanted to climb Mount Everest, but he mistakenly climbed the wrong mountain. Chico Oliveira is sort of a comical superman.- TeralA story about the changing life of a young man about to leave home for the first time.
- Robot LoveThe story of Tom and his two robots.
- Get Creative: Defeating NaNoWriMoA guide to help you complete National Novel Writing Month without cheating, and also a few things that will help you start that novel you've been thinking about writing.
- A Bear Truth ExposedThe saga continues with Rory answering some unexplained questions and Cass's revelation of the telesponder.
- The Lady KillerThis is a hilarious coming of age story about one of my first cars and it's part in my adolescent scheming.
- Pinky: A Wise and Faithful PetThis is a story of a very low point in my life, one that a family pet helped bring a new perspective to.
- A Long Way HomeA soldier doesn't know whether he'll go back home or not, but what he is sure of is the battle, which rages on until the thirst of the ground is quenched by blood that falls....
Undercover BossWho are you talking to?- The Illusions Created by Our MindDo we really see the things we see or is everything just an illusion a figment of imagination?
- Shopping for the ApocalypseSam is at the local grocery store, picking up dinner after a long day. His beloved wife checks in a few times as he's perusing the aisles. As her calls get more and more worried, Sam begins to wonder if something terrible is going on.
- Broadcasting the Zombie ApocalypseI'm writing this because I had inspiration, every information in this text are fictitious!
SentencedA man recollects his life as he walks down death row.- Remember What Might HappenWhat if raindrops were the size of basketballs or larger, or if some spiders were as large as houses, and the people of another race had their heads in the clouds?
- Beautiful People“In three words I can sum up what I have learned about life: it goes on…” Robert Frost
- The Nurse, the Dance, and Mr. HarrisonAs a nurse, sometimes we go beyond the call of duty. Sometimes it is all about the heart and nothing more. Mr. Harrison taught me that valuable lesson.
- My Angel RoseI have wondered many times if there are angels on earth disguised as people on the street. Sometimes our heart pulls us to move out of our comfort zones.
- Curry Puffs: Those Exotic Tasting Morsels of Asian CuisineSome say you have not lived till you have tasted a curry puff dipped in sweet chili sauce. I would be one of those. I believe that a well prepared and cooked curry puff is one of the finest pieces of Asian cuisine.