I am proud to announce that my flash fiction story "The Liar in the Cellar" was the 1st Runner Up in Mark Lawrence's contest. You can read the story for free on his website. For those who don't know, Mark Lawrence is a best-selling author who has recently focused on grimdark fantasy. His Broken Empire series is a favorite of fantasy readers who prefer a grittier, darker story. Flash … [Read more...]
Flash Fiction: Last Breath
This piece of fantasy flash fiction was inspired by the following painting posted in the Grimdark group on Facebook. Enjoy! Last Breath She could have retreated into the light. But he lay in the shadows, gasping. Black arrows pierced leather and rib. She imagined an icy tip against his heart. He would not survive the night. So she drew him into her lap and pressed her hand across … [Read more...]