Free Fiction
by Alex Brown
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…
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In the warmth of a tavern, a group called The Misfits gathers to share stories, fostering a tight-knit community of writers seeking validation and connection. Amid playful banter, one storyteller reveals a poignant tale…
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In a world where clients seek the elusive and the desperate flock to find inspiration, a tracker navigates the complexities of chasing a muse…
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On a chilly autumn evening, a writer encounters a lonely old woman who believes she has no heart left to give. As they sit in silence, she reveals the pieces of her heart she has offered to loved ones over the years…
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In a haunting encounter, a musician finds himself on a dinghy with the Ferryman of the Underworld…
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You’ve heard the story of Snow White before. But you might not have heard it from the perspective of the woman who became known as “the Evil Stepmother.”