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Paul A. Freeman

TRICK OR TREAT DIPLOMACY • by Paul A. Freeman

October 31, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Cherry Peters, commander of the American Sector’s moon base, was considering disobeying orders. “A Halloween get together?” she raged. “What kind of publicity stunt is that?” “It’s a secret, UN-sponsored meeting, Ma’am,” replied Peters’ communications officer. “Conducted under a radio… Continue Reading →

Horror, Science Fiction, Stories Halloween, moon, Paul A. Freeman

STOKER SYNDROME • by Paul A. Freeman

January 27, 2021Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

My name’s Kari Herman, and I’m not sure whether I murdered my landlord. Hopefully I did, in which case that’s an end to it. This is what happened. Mr Rasnov Alba Claud, or R. A. C. as he preferred, was… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories, Surreal Dracula, landlords, Paul A. Freeman, vampires

IN SYNCH • by Paul A. Freeman

October 30, 2020Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

The end of the world, or more precisely the end of human civilisation as we know it, didn’t come with apocalyptic suddenness and all-consuming hellfire. It approached us far more insidiously. This is how it happened. I had always been… Continue Reading →

Horror, Science Fiction, Stories Paul A. Freeman, smartphones, technology

RESPECTING THE DEAD • by Paul A. Freeman

October 21, 2019Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Daphne Mills, the sexton at St. Elijah’s Church, parked her white Ford van in front of the lych-gate. She opened the rear doors of the vehicle and manoeuvred a wheelbarrow out the back. Inside it she placed large swatches of… Continue Reading →

Horror, Humour / Satire, Stories cemeteries, Paul A. Freeman, revenge

HUMBUGGED • by Paul A. Freeman

December 26, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

Scrooge removed a shilling from his purse. “Thank you for making sure my old friend Jacob rests in peace,” he said, handing the coin to the sexton. “Very generous, guv,” said the gravedigger. “And a Merry Christmas to you.” Returning… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories A Christmas Carol, Christmas, Paul A. Freeman

FULL DISCLOSURE • by Paul A. Freeman

October 29, 2018Every Day Fiction Leave a Comment

“And here’s the cosy breakfast room,” says the realtor. She makes an expansive sweep with her arm. The fraudulent smile on her face doesn’t falter — even when the back of her hand smacks into the wall of the cramped… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories monsters, parenting, Paul A. Freeman, realtors

UPWARD MOBILITY • by Paul A. Freeman

May 21, 2017Every Day Fiction 31 Comments

Unbidden, violent thoughts crowd into my brainbox. Perhaps it’s because of this unpredictable mental state that I’m residing on Skid Row with all the other dross. It’s not even as if I initiate the violence that follows me everywhere. Well,… Continue Reading →

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THE YULETIDE HUNTERS • by Paul A. Freeman

December 21, 2016Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

The early December snowstorm lifted and the two hunters, lost and disorientated, were surprised to discover a log cabin slap bang in the middle of the wilderness. A signboard, set between the building’s eaves and flanked by a smoking chimney… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories hunters, Krampus, Paul A. Freeman, Santa Claus

THE MONSTER KILLERS • by Paul A. Freeman

November 1, 2016Every Day Fiction 56 Comments

Dressed in a black cape, his hair slicked back and with plastic fangs making it difficult to speak clearly, Royston Welby suggested visiting the old Mattock residence on the edge of town. “No way!” said a young boy, part of… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Halloween, Paul A. Freeman, vampires

SEA MONKEY BUSINESS — A HALLOWEEN TALE • by Paul A. Freeman

October 31, 2015Every Day Fiction 1 Comment

Brendan Gatlin’s grade five Science teacher seemed unwell. In the darkened classroom his eyes were hidden behind sunglasses. On his head he wore a baseball cap, the peak pulled down low over a face that was shiny with moisture. “Mr… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Halloween, Paul A. Freeman, sea monkeys

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