The Dive
One Mississippi… Decisions had been made—some good, some bad—but either way here I was facing the consequences. Two Mississippi… It was a uniquely liberating feeling. Embracing the impending end, yet…
Tag: short story
Luna
The light was fading fast as Andre walked the length of the jetty. Lake Emmitt had always been a favourite destination during the holidays, the clean, crisp air off the…
The Vessel by Matthew P. Copping (A Sneak Peek)
Below is an extract from The Vessel by Matthew P. Copping – published October 2018 as part of Australian Speculative Fiction’s Beginnings Anthology. Morning sunlight filtered through the curtained window.…
Of Folly and Fault
I lifted my trunk, letting a jet of water free and trumpeting in pleasure as it pattered and pittered amongst the murky water. “Coco!” Mother yelled angrily. “Have I not…
Care Package
“… incoming.” Paul barely made out the words over the thack… thack-ing of his ball against the concrete walls. He peered out the dusty common room window and saw Wayne…
Into the Faelands
I glanced discretely at my companions and judged them none-the-wiser, so—with grandiose bravado and poise—I unbuckled my lantern from belt and unshuttered it. As the golden hue chased away the…
Day 23
“When the masks be stridin’, there’s no use in hidin’, for the white-coats will find you today.” “If they’re here it’s your turn, resist and you’ll burn, face it; you’re…
Gerald’s Brief Experience with Undeath and Other Things of Interest – Part Eight
We follow on from where we left Gerald last episode. If you are new to the series, you can find part one here. *** Gerald endured the tirade of laughter…
Runic Rumblings 