Let’s face it, buying just about any book in today’s day and age is a serious commitment. There are so many possibilities out there—just finding one can be overwhelming. I’m not a well-known author in any sense of the word. I might never be. (And that’s okay!) I’m not complaining, I’m just stating the facts here. I write and tell stories because that’s what I love doing. Anything beyond getting to do that is an added blessing!
If you don’t know me personally, I want these short stories to be an opportunity for you to get to know me and the sort of things I write about. The last thing I want is for the price of a book to come between you and a chance to read one of my stories. If you read and enjoy them, who knows? You might enjoy other things I write as well…
Stories are doorways to other worlds. That much is true—and there are many different stories and doorways through which you can walk on this website. Some doors take you to tales of myth and magic; others to stories of love and loss; friendship and bravery; imagination and creativity; search and discovery. Some of the doorways lead to worlds that are frightening—full of monsters and darkness. Others are comforting—full of warmth and kindness.
The many doors stand before you, Dear Reader. Pull up a chair and get cozy. Adventure awaits…
A Curse and a Kiss
Long, long ago, in a land made up of stories—of myths, legends, and fairy tales—there lived a king and queen, who wished with all their hearts to have a child but long believed that wish to be an impossible dream…
Keep readingThe Weight of the Crown
In a harrowing tale of betrayal and loss, a princess learns of her father’s and brothers’ deaths after they treat with an enemy under a banner of peace. Forced to assume the throne, she seeks to save her queendom from ruin and destruction and find vengeance for her family’s deaths as well…
Keep readingTrash and Treasures
In the whimsical world of Minz, we meet Ida, a ragpicker who turns garbage collection into a heartwarming adventure.
Keep readingEmployee of the Year
Meet Mark, the custodian of Castle Marglegruff, who’s spent twenty-three thankless years cleaning an empty castle. But when two would-be thieves break in, Mark has a chance to shine—and I’m not talking about shining the silverware!
Keep readingRupa-Tulak’s Search for a Flower
An old woman travels through the desolate Wastelands of Aseranu, seeking a unique flower that blooms once in a lifetime…
Keep readingMerle the Merchant-Mage
Ordinary Merchant-Mages have a few good stories told about them. Our protagonist is nothing short of extraordinary. This is one of his many stories…
Keep readingA Fair Trade
You’ve likely heard the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk before. But have you ever wondered why someone would trade magic beans for an old cow?
Keep readingThe Hunt
“Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, and the mome raths outgrabe.”
So began Lewis Carroll’s, “Jabberwocky.” This short story retells the events of that poem…
Keep readingThe 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.”)
Keep readingCan Evil Wizards Make Balloon Animals?
Despite longing for sweet revenge, an evil villain, stripped of his powers, begrudgingly entertains children at a birthday party and a conversation with a lonely girl makes him question his true identity…
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