The Smile

In a land where there is six months night and six months day, where the wind rarely rests, and food is scarce, a girl and her family struggle to survive. When mother and father leave to find food, Ahnah and her favourite dog, Akiak, must endure on their own, but by following a dream, they may bring a smile to more than one face.

Almost Human: Discovery

The controlling and secretive New American Government has created a series of perfectly compliant, genetically modified human soldiers. Emotion, independent thought and all forms of communication are forbidden. Their only purpose is to obey.

Used as a pawn in somebody else’s escape plan, Edel finds herself with unexpected freedom. She has been taught everything she needs to survive- except how to be human.

Danny is one of Harpton Main’s rich elite, but beneath the shiny surface…

Upon the Arrival of Dawn

A darkness grows, threatening the delicate fabric of the Universe. An ominous cloud spreads, bringing an increasing imbalance across the Cosmos. Essences bent on wickedness and ultimate destruction are violently stripping the Energy of Life from innocent terrestrial creatures, bringing Existence to the very brink of collapse. Only one Celestial essence boldly accepts the calling to seek out the source of the encroaching evil and restore Harmony once again to Existence. Azrael, humble servant…

In Ora: The Land of the Superior

With a breakthrough in biomedical, the key to eradicating disease was found. It didn’t take long before the development was moved to other areas of improvement, such as enhancement of physical features, biological alteration, controlled selection of the best qualities to achieve ideal and perfect humans.

The divisions of morality, selective privileges and social gaps were soon followed, dividing the world into the Origin and Ora. While Origin went downhill and was plagued with poverty,…

Ash

Daniel always knew from childhood that his family wasn’t like others. It wasn’t just the ghost of Delphine LaLaurie haunting them, or for the way politics and manipulation were more than a casual game to his family. His father was often the “power” behind the throne of any up-and-coming Louisianian political figure. His mother was a well-known artist and painter whose art frequently became the centerpiece of any gala or fundraiser. Backhanded compliments and…

The Fylde Witch

‘There is a witch in Woodplumpton. She is buried, upside down, beneath a boulder…’

When you think of the Fylde, if you think of it at all, you might picture its coastline: Illuminations, picturesque windmills, and historic lighthouses.

This story is much older than any of those things. This story takes place in the Fylde of 400 years ago, where boggarts dwelt in farmsteads, Jack o’ the Lantern roamed the wild woods, and three wise women…

Lethal Revenge

A gripping intriguing murder mystery – Revealing the dark thoughts of a demented killer as he terrorises a quiet rural area with his evil intent. Who will be next? Will he succeed in destroying Paul and Josie’s romance and a bizarre legacy? Suspects secret lives are unveiled during the police investigation, further complicating the murder cases. When the killer is finally apprehended, shockwaves ripple through the jittery communities. This is a captivating novel bringing…

Bio-Ethical What?

(SHORT STORY) Dexter Scott wakes up to a living nightmare. He’s been made into a real-life Frankenstein and comes to accept it, begrudgingly. But something doesn’t seem right with the hospital staff and his surroundings. What really happened to him before he wound up in the recovery room with new body parts?

The Burnt Watcher

The Excise exists to keep the world safe.
This is done in two ways.

First is the Judiciary.
It understands local law and applies it evenly.

The second is the Watcher.
It understands Fear and fights it mercilessly.

Five hundred years ago the old world burned and the Fear rose from the ashes and the Glass. Watchers knew the Fear and found the ways of fighting it, enabling the world to be built anew.

Now the Fear is a memory, a…

The Dandelion Farmer

Steampunk meets Science Fiction adventure on the Wild Western Frontier of Mars. The Dandelion Farmer is a Victorian style Science Fiction novel set in the Martian colonies twenty-five years after independence from the old Imperial powers. Edwin Ransom is a young, idealistic botanical fuel grower, who is barely scratching a living out of the red earth. Edwin’s quiet life is intruded upon by the henchmen of Eleuthère Du Maurier, a ruthless fuel industrialist who…

The Pale Queen

A story can be freedom. A story can be prison.

In service to the mysterious Pale Queen, a poet-warrior navigates a world of magic, carrying a weapon created to kill gods.

Seren searches for his lost lover, striving to find her before the coming of the Never-Was. He writes in a secret notebook about encounters with friend and foe, hoping to make sense of these entangling threads. With his lion companion at his side, Seren seeks…

Sojin (Voice that Thunder #3.5)

Some dreams dig deep into the soul and never let go. They call for vengeance!
Before the gods, before the war, there lived a freckled-face little mugger called Sojin. He dreamed of growing into manhood, finding a wife and settling down. But that was before…
On the run, hiding from gods, giants and chimeric beasts, Sojin meets a new foe. Lestas, a brigand who demands Sojin pay his dues and join his band of runners. As…

Tales of Elhaanai

A baby switched before birth. A false Queen desperate to rule. A lust for power that could destroy the entire kingdom.

Using dark magic in an attempt to take control of the throne, Devona, the kings sister is caught in her own snare when a spell results in more than she handle and her own son pays the price.
Growing up, Alric thought he was like everyone else, just a bit stronger. When he is caught…

Iron Blood & Sacrifice (The Sons of Beli Mawr)

Unashamedly weighty, this iron-age saga brings to life some of Wales’ oldest and most revered heroes, those of Mabinogion fame. Lludd Llaw Ereint, Nynniaw, Rianaw, Caswallawn Fawr and Llefelys all walk again in this ground-breaking and entertaining trilogy. Never before have the invasions of Julius Caesar been told in this modern and contemporary way and from the Brythons’ perspective. Iron Blood & Sacrifice is a bloody romp through the palisaded hillforts of an ancient…

Finch Henry’s Air Fish

Finch escapes his bleak island existence to discover that the mainland philosophy has been shaped by an astonishing metaphysical discovery.

While futuristic and entertaining, the book questions the nature of existence, reality, and the value of life. If you’re fascinated by the wonder of consciousness and beyond, you’ll love ‘Finch Henry’s Air Fish’, a book written for those with an interest in the deeper meaning of life and who love to devour a page-turner.

‘One of…

The Cassidy Chronicles Volume One

Welcome to the world of 2113. The country has shattered into ten squabbling nations and the solar system is on the edge of colonization. Technologic wonders abound. Yet, it’s not unlike our own. People meet, fall in love, face assassination at their wedding – well, perhaps not.
Meet Aiyana and Kendra, Cass and Ken to their friends, a genius physicist and a retired movie star with a mysterious past. They live quietly, get along with…

A GAME OF GODS

What if…
What if a world existed where ancient civilizations still thrived?
What if prehistoric creatures roamed the land freely side by side with warriors from an age long past?
What if a world existed where people with unusual gifts lived in harmony and acceptance?
What if aliens who wielded vast power were trying to save humanity?
What if ancient advanced beings were responsible for the beginning of life on Earth?
What kind of world would that be?

A GAME OF…

The Timekeeper’s Conspiracy

Simon’s workaholic father left when he was a young boy. He had never given his father much thought at all, until a mysterious package arrived after his 21st birthday. A dangerous ripple effect begins the moment the package is opened.

Simon and his best friend Luke are drawn into a complex war with Dr. Tate Pedersen and his vast team, who have vowed to create a pandemic by releasing a deadly virus upon the world….

The Ouiums Journey: Hell Broke Loose

When Esa Blyth escaped from the pits of hell, he thought his troubles were over. Soon after his return, however, he discovered his magic and the world he’d left behind had changed.

Without his innate gift and support from covens, the ancient and powerful witch had no choice but to forge ahead.

His meeting with Skylar Lee, a dark witch with an incredible power that promises much, is a turning point for Esa. There is an…

The God Hunters

Nicholas Benson is a university professor and plain, ordinary guy just out for a good time. The alien Katel is a hunter, a Tik, whose abilities allow her to travel through the multiverse. She’s hunting an escaped criminal who used to be a leading member of the ruling council on HomeWorld.

The trouble is, she needs a body, and Nick has the only one available. It’s a weak, human body, however, so she changes it;…

A Short Story Anthology

The collection you are about to read isn’t the end of my short-story writing. Rather, it is the beginning and the middle. A look back at what I was able to write during a tumultuous time in the world. I wanted to create this anthology to share it with others and to have a tangible reminder of what I accomplished in that span of time, 2020-2022.

A Hot Summer’s Night

A Hot Summer’s Night was the winner of our third Bi-Annual short story competition. For this competition, the theme was ‘Summer’.

Trigger Warning: Violence and strong sexual references.

Fly Away Home

Days after Yellowstone’s eruption – Rebecca finds herself one of a handful of refugees – in a world far different from the one she left behind. And she thought guarding the secret of her dyslexia was the hard part.

(Addendum: the uploaded cover isn’t yet complete so I only have a rough sketch to post)

Black Metal Dad: A Journey Into the Dark Underbelly of Parenthood

For too long, humanity has wrapped itself in a cloak of lies that have indoctrinated us into believing having a family is a worthy endeavour. Our narrator, M’Lord Chook, shreds this cloak like an Eddie Van Halen guitar solo.

We are given front row seats on a journey that takes everything we thought we knew about living with kids and hurls it into a demonic woodchipper.

In this tale of two parts, M’Lord guides us through…

The Ravine

The Ravine is a short story that started life as a chapter in my novel GOLD! I culled it in the final edit and expanded it into what it is today.
The Ravine is a complete stand-alone tale and there is no requirement to have read the novel to enjoy this story.

Descent from Anwyn

Alizeh, the girl who carries a storm inside her

Genève, the fae who has had enough

And Trixie, the girl who can see evil.

Zeek is a powerful wizard who finds himself wrapped up in the destiny of all three.

One that carried his son, is now an evil queen. Another is a runaway and the last may be completely insane.

There are realms where magic is real, demons haunt your dreams, and trolls can save the day.

A war…

The Smile

In a land where there is six months night and six months day, where the wind rarely rests, and food is scarce, a girl and her family struggle to survive. When mother and father leave to find food, Ahnah and her favourite dog, Akiak, must endure on their own, but by following a dream, they may bring a smile to more than one face.

Mrs Vengeance “The Broken Pavement” Part One

The Red Ghost of the Night known only as Mrs. Vengeance comes to life in this three-issue comic book mini-series from Limitless Comics.

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Going Up

Bill, a consummate prankster, gets stuck in an elevator on his way to the office. What he thinks is just par for the course, because of the bad day he is having, is actually a prank by his co-workers. But something goes horribly wrong after a series of unfortunate events.

Almost Human: Discovery

The controlling and secretive New American Government has created a series of perfectly compliant, genetically modified human soldiers. Emotion, independent thought and all forms of communication are forbidden. Their only purpose is to obey.

Used as a pawn in somebody else’s escape plan, Edel finds herself with unexpected freedom. She has been taught everything she needs to survive- except how to be human.

Danny is one of Harpton Main’s rich elite, but beneath the shiny surface…