Short Stories

What’s scarier than living with ghosts? In a world where ghosts exist, only Ghost Walkers can walk among them unharmed. Prince Indulf called. Alma answered. Is on her way to Court. In his flying carriage. Taking her Ghost Walking abilities with her. But Royal Protocol is a whole other universe. A fantastical tale of castles, […]

Failure is not an option. Payton likes her elegant and intimidating tactical uniform. She respects the authority it gives her. And is determined to pass her physical final without damaging it. Her career is on the line. Her life too. Because there are no second chances in the Security Directorate. “Payton’s Run” by Alexandria Blaelock, […]

Waiting, always waiting. The headland is cold and windy as Elspeth keeps watch. She chose this dangerous path. There’s no turning back. She’s cold. She’s tired. She’s alone. And the survival of the village is in her hands. “The Guardian’s Vigil” by Alexandria Blaelock, was free on this website for one week only. Also available […]

Fate leads those who follow In a dilapidated bookshop. In the red desert. 1,000 km from anywhere. Erik meets three mysterious women. Who might just change his life. If he’s willing to pay their price. A mythical tale of fate, fortune, and changing your destiny. “Fate in Your Hands” by Alexandria Blaelock, was free on […]

Find a secret. Let it go. Carmelita Basingstoke lost both her parents. She dealt with the bureaucracy. Now she needs a break. And the best place to get one is the Pioneer cemetery. Lunchtime. Midweek. She just wanted a bit of peace and quiet, but what she got was a mystery “The Life and Death […]

There’s a killing to be made at the bank. They say you should live each day like your last. Follow your dreams. Take risks. Die empty. All that junk. Charlie’s about to lose everything. His job. The boss he hates. The girl he loves. And his life. But he wouldn’t change a thing. “Simone Says […]

Better to have loved and lost… Just before dawn, the sun limped through the guest room curtains casting shadows of light across the room. Outside, a chorus of kookaburras and magpies greeted the day. Sam struggles to come to terms with losing her husband. His dog does too. Somehow, they have to find a way […]

She wants to blend in but she’s trained to stand out. A dark dingy office. With broken furniture. Genetic anomaly Eve needs black Earl Grey tea with a thin slice of lemon. In a vintage, rose-patterned bone china cup and saucer. And when she needs something, she always gets it. One way or another. “Life […]

Would you help a stranger? It’s a normal day. A hot Summer’s day. In a cold, airconditioned train. In an almost empty carriage. Ms Jones is irritable and exhausted. After a long day of hospital scans, she just wants a bit of peace and quiet. But the journal she finds, leaves her uneasy. Because what […]

Dying is just a new beginning. The scrap of land Asling’s bones lay beneath was unloved. Deeply rooted sunny dandelions dipped their heads in the light breeze. She had no monument, but someone had laid a rudimentary marker. Aiden’s long black coat soaked up the sunshine, but barely warmed his frozen heart. This was so […]

Sometimes, seeing is believing. Jessica woke hot and sweaty. With a thumping headache. And dry, gritty eyes. Alone. In a strange room. With no idea how she got there. She feels ill. Confused. Uncertain. What does the beautiful boy with mesmerising blue eyes have to do with this? An uplifting story about falling in love […]