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A VISION OF DAWNS YET TO COME • by William Shadbolt

December 19, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

I know how this will end. Even before Michael asks his question, as he toys with his hay-colored hair — “Cassandra, hey, I was wondering, um, if you’d ever like to, you know, go out?” — I know I’ll say… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Romance, Stories precognition, prophecies, William Shadbolt

ONE OF US • by Stef Rozitis

December 12, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Lady Marian, Lady Marian… Oh, Milady, please listen to me.” It was Alice, and she was distraught, but I was mindful of father’s warning about encouraging over-familiarity in the servants. “Stop this fuss, Alice,” I said sharply, pushing down the… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Romance, Stories castles, Robin Hood, Stef Rozitis, werewolves

MATCHED • by Bob DeRosa

December 5, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

I understood the swiping, I’m not an idiot. I’d dated my share of guys, but the stakes were so much higher this time around. I would swipe right and as soon as someone else did, we’d be in this thing.… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories, Surreal afterlife, Bob DeRosa, ghosts, grief, suicide

THE CLEANING GOLEM • by S. Cameron David

November 15, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Tell me,” said Anthony, spitting out the words through gritted teeth. He had just returned from a night of carousing to find his workroom immaculately clean, free of all the accumulated stains and spillage, with every book and scrap of… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories golems, S. Cameron David

THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER • by A. R. Hansen

November 8, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The princess stands at the window, her palms pressed against the glass. She is watching a knight approach the tower door far below her and is admiring the way that he walks. Each step is silent and precise so as… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories A. R. Hansen, dragons, fairytales, hunger, knights, royalty

THE FACES • by Lisa Farrell

November 1, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

There was no way we’d reach the next town before nightfall. Hunter was shuffling through the leaves, eyes half-closed, muttering curses to himself. We’d have to spend the night among the trees. Our music would have kept us safe, but… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories forests, ghosts, Lisa Farrell, music

THE PERFECT WAVE • by James Flanagan

October 24, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The sun is stuck. The golden coronal flares tickle the orange clouds that hover over the horizon, but it refuses to climb any higher. The colors stretching across the sky are a painting in soft pastels, and the perfect wave… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories afterlife, beaches, Grim Reaper, James Flanagan

HR Is Hell • by Kori Klinzing

September 20, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“Why am I even in here?” the shade whined. “It’s not like I hurt anyone.” I’m professional, I reminded myself. I was not going to reduce her to ghost dust. I was not going to cause an incident in my… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Humour / Satire, Stories afterlife, Kori Klinzing

THE LOST DRAFTS DEPARTMENT • by John Eric Vona

September 15, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

I was about to give up when the hold music — a few looping bars of infuriating non-jazz — abruptly cut out. “Hello, Lost Drafts,” a voice said. I fumbled with the receiver. “Hi, I uh… I was told to… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Inspirational, Literary, Stories customer service, John Eric Vona, writers

THE LIBRARY GHOST • by Lauryn Mercredi

August 21, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Oscar stood in the atrium of the central branch of the city library. It was midnight and the only illumination came from amber lights along the walls and the red Exit signs, creating a surreal glow. Oscar inhaled the slight… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories afterlife, books, friendship, ghosts, Lauryn Mercredi, libraries

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