Category: Short Stories

The Number of the Beast – A Short Story

* For Alexandra Noseworthy who is beautiful and awesome and filled with light.    They had once called her The Iron Maiden. The name had been a misnomer. She carried an Épée. It was her sword of choice when fencing. It had a long… Continue Reading “The Number of the Beast – A Short Story”

Romeo and Julian – A Short Story

He was late for rehearsal. This normally never happened to him, but nothing had gone right that day. He’d picked up his favourite mug for a sip of coffee and found it chipped and broken down one side. He had a stain on his… Continue Reading “Romeo and Julian – A Short Story”

Trilliums and Telephone Bells – A Short Story

 She took the next caller. Sarah tried to remind herself to be kind to the person on the other end of the telephone. It wasn’t their fault that she was working this shit job. She tried to remember that; some days it was difficult… Continue Reading “Trilliums and Telephone Bells – A Short Story”

A Muse of Stars – A Short Story

The lights had started to flicker weeks ago. He hadn’t paid them any mind; he lived in an older building, it was bound to happen from time to time. Then, as the lights to flicker on a more regular basis, he began to worry.… Continue Reading “A Muse of Stars – A Short Story”

Cascade and Rose Light – A Short Story

“He will see you now.” Vilma looked up. The same woman that had shown her to the green room upon her arrival was standing there. Vilma put the script she had been reading back into her bag and stood. “Thank you Ms….?” The woman… Continue Reading “Cascade and Rose Light – A Short Story”