Short Stories

She can take him or she can take him. The Security Directorate controls your birth, education, marriage and sometimes your death. Captain Seraphina Robinson is about to marry a man she barely knows. Not that it matters. The eugenics programme matters more. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain. “Love in the Security […]

Can the business’ most efficient and effective Personal Assistant solve a crime? Ginger’s the office’s Go-To Girl. Whatever it is, she’ll get it done almost before you finish asking. She’s got an overflowing in-tray. But now someone’s stolen the mince pies. A howdunnit office mystery for Christmas. “The Mince Pie Mystery” by Alexandria Blaelock, is […]

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, […]

A single day can change a lifetime After fifteen years, Jennifer Hughes is back in her home town on business. It seemed big and busy then. Now it seems very small. Only the golden Summer sun remains the same. The ghosts of past friends surround her, but the only one she wonders about is Jason […]

La Dolce Vita. For real. Cosima is on a working holiday in Rome. Home of art, opera, and fine dining. She booked a hotel with an elegant staircase. Perfect for tiaras, masked balls, and holiday romances. Fabian is an aspiring opera singer. Working in her hotel. Preparing for his audition. His voice is mesmerising. An […]

Long Exposure Love Christy Zachary is down on her luck. Working as a photographer for a private investigator. Staking out Hunter Preston. Barracuda of the Business World. Drop-dead gorgeous. She’s up a tree. Losing her grip. And her dignity. She’s already lost her scruples. Lucky he’s about to offer her the deal of a lifetime. […]

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 […]