Short stories. The first type of story I ever wrote (hi, Nathan Jones). A playground to experiment with different styles, perspectives, and settings. A challenge to create unique characters and satisfying endings. Enjoy!
Listing of Short Stories
Fantasy
Zombies and Demons – The title says it all. (9,500 words – 2021)
Yuri of the Fields – Gavlar, Lord of Flame, seeks to save the Realm from a hero. (2,000 words – 2021)
Frog – After a series of mistakes, Pep finds himself banished to a strange world devoid of magic. A giant toad offers him a chance at redemption. (9,500 words – 2020)
The Regent – Darvish decides to rob the sacred tomb of the Regent to stave off his creditors. Instead of treasure, he acquires the services of the tomb’s guardian, an undead knight. (6,000 words – 2020)
Children of the Sun: Ranger Black – When his younger brother is kidnapped, Blake discovers that Alex’s adventures in a mythical world known as Mithia are real. (7,000 words – 2020)
Lesnar of the Blood Moon – An allegedly-famous mercenary seeks retribution for a broken contract. Is there any truth to his tales? (6,000 words – 2020)
Chosen Ones – Shanna and Aroldis are the Chosen One of their respective gods. One must prevail. (7,000 words – 2020)
A Roll of the Dice – A thief acquires a set of enchanted dice that grants wishes … but follows a strict set of rules. (4,500 words – 2020)
Demon Hunter – After years on the run, Brogan is finally captured by the Hunter. Unfortunately, the Hunter’s triumph threatens to end the Human Realm. (8,500 words – 2020.)
The Executioner – Long ago, the executioner defeated his world’s god in a battle for control. A new and powerful emperor seeks to replicate his misguided feat. (6,000 words – 2020)
Gravedigger – To save the world, the soldiers of Pebble follow a sightless boy to their heroic ends. (7,000 words – 2019)
Immortal – Richard attempts to break the curse of his immortality and reunite with his lover in paradise. (10,000 words – 2019)
The Waking Dream: San Sueno – Micah believes he can control every aspect of his dreams … until he meets a stranger with a will stronger than his own. (8,000 words – 2018)
Science Fiction
The Ark – Two Ministry investigators travel to an unknown planet called Earth. (3,000 words – 2021)
Dot – Dot joins the Inked, an organization of galaxy’s elite assassins, to avenge the girl who came before Dot. Her target? A legendary member of the Inked. (6,000 words – 2021)
Rust – Silver, a cybernetic snake, retrieves an invaluable solar battery at the cost of his pit. In the carnage, he discovers a bear named Rust who promises to reunite him with what remains of his kin. (6,500 words – 2021)
Honeypot – Human soldiers locate a seemingly perfect world to replace the dying Earth. Little do they know that the world is a honeypot with grand ambitions of its own. (7,500 words – 2020)
ANA – ANA was created to save humanity. Is enslavement the only way? AVA was created to save humanity. Enslavement is the only way. (8,000 words – 2019)
Burned Out – After a drunken brawl, a junkie leans that killing others makes him stronger. True to his nature, Passan can’t help himself. (4,000 words – 2019)
The Traveler – On his way to the edge of the known universe, Terrance encounters a strange old man who claims to have visited the mysterious location once before. (4,000 words – 2019)
Angel – The end of Earth nears. Angel has been gifted a unique power. Can she save it? (4,000 words – 2019)
Playthrough Earth – Billions of years ago, Korgen created a world known as Earth to ensure his immortality. He finally logs back in only to find that his user account has been hacked. (9,000 words – 2018)
The Keeper – The Narrator seeks to escape an elaborate simulation designed to imprison him. The Keepers and their King attempt to stop him. (6,000 words – 2018)
Other
Outside – In the near and completely plausible future, humans have decided to live their entire lives indoors. When a drone fails to deliver his favorite chips, Erwin has no choice but to venture into the deadly outdoors to satisfy his craving. (2,000 words – 2020)
Little Lamb – Dolly seeks to protect Mary from the vengeance of the wolf known as Black. (3,500 words – 2020)
Make a Wish – A Make a Wish request gives the world’s greatest Villain an unlikely chance to finally eliminate his mortal foe. (4,000 words – 2018)
Heaven on Earth – The human race has decided that God has to move out of Heaven immediately. You’ve been volunteered to give him the news. (3,000 words – 2018)
Virtual Reality – Tired of his mundane job, Ted takes up an offer to start a new life in a virtual simulation. (5,000 words – 2018)
The Time Machine – A genius scientist invents a time machine in an effort to save the world from its magic-based apocalypse. (3,000 words – 2017)