Soul Purpose is a supernatural novel by Kay Uno. The story follows Phoenix, a young woman with a mysterious gift that allows her to speak with spirits and makes her susceptible to possession. She is diagnosed with schizophrenia and works with a homicide detective, Clay, to help glean information about murders from... Continue Reading →
Desert Jade Review
Five stars Desert Jade by C. J. Shane takes place in Arizona, mostly in the Tucson area. It begins, however, in the desert, following a woman attempting to find work in America after being led across the border by a coyote. She is dehydrated and lost and in desperate need of saving. Letty Valdez is... Continue Reading →
Weekly Short Story Contest–Pattern
Meet Cute Zaiver tiredly ran a hand through his long, silver hair, tucking it reflexively behind his pointed ear. Another day in the life. He had been tasked with picking up Lord Draconis’s special jaf from town. This was not his least favorite task. He enjoyed the fresh air and being able to walk the... Continue Reading →
Weekly Short Story Contest–Doppelganger
I have one job. One. I walk the streets looking, watching, searching. Somewhere, I will find what I seek. Then my job can start. My searches lead me to many places and people. Despite this, I always know when I find it. Always. My feet barely touched the stone underfoot as I strode through the... Continue Reading →
Weekly Short Story Contest–Radio
I have been very busy so I am sorry for not posting in awhile. Hope you like this story: Static and Silence "Come here!" she whispered sharply, motioning to him with her hand, fingers held tight. He rolled his eyes, but clambered over the broken concrete floor to her, careful to keep out of sight,... Continue Reading →
Weekly Short Stories–Baby Steps
The wind blew cold across her cheeks as she sat against a tree, hugging her knees to her chest. Her eyes sightless studied the ground between her feet, looking for some meaning behind what had just happened. She painted a morose picture: her thick brown hair spilling over her shoulders, forming a sort of tent... Continue Reading →
Weekly Short Story–Slow Motion
I have recently joined a group on Goodreads that holds weekly Short Story Contests. This week's topic is Slow Motion. I will post them here on the blog so that you can read my stories too! Let me know what you think! Sandra picked at the toast and eggs she had made herself, grimacing at... Continue Reading →