Short Stories and Flash Fiction
A cat familiar discovers his witch and her coven plan to cast the Night Spell, a dangerous magical ritual that threatens the world's balance. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Midnight recruits other magical creatures: Athena the owl, Melusine the water spirit, and Kitsune the shapeshifting fox. The unlikely group works together to stop the witches before it's too late. As the spell begins, they execute a risky plan to foil the coven's intentions.​​​​
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Genre: Dark Fantasy, YA
Word Count: 2031
The story of a brilliant yet obsessed programmer chosen by Kaguya, a tech mogul known for her icy beauty and unparalleled success, to complete an impossible task: creating an unbreakable encryption. As he becomes consumed by the challenge, his reality warps—his thoughts, dreams, and surroundings all haunted by her presence. The other candidates have all failed their tasks, but he remains, pushing the limits of his mind to win her approval. In the end, he questions whether Kaguya seeks a partner or merely a pawn to fuel her ambitions.
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Genre: Dark Fantasy
Word Count: 629
Jacob, a once-ambitious writer becomes trapped in an endless cycle of stealing time through a cursed hourglass. Originally seeking more time to create his masterpiece, Jacob uses the hourglass to siphon years from others, growing increasingly obsessed and isolated. Centuries pass, and his dreams swell beyond reach, leaving him with nothing but guilt and unfulfilled potential. Realizing the futility of his quest, Jacob decides to turn the hourglass on himself, finally embracing the mortality he had evaded for so long.​​​​
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Genre: Dark Fantasy
Word Count: 928
During a violent storm in suburban Tokyo, a power outage plunges Ryo's apartment building into darkness. As his neighbours begin moving in perfect synchronization toward the mysteriously vacant Unit 6E, can Ryo escape the collective hysteria?​​​
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Genre: Supernatural, Dystopian
Word Count: 1164
Jack, awakens aboard a mysterious ship with no memory of how he arrived. Surrounded by a ghostly crew, Jack struggles to piece together fragmented memories of a tavern, a game of cards, and a fateful bet with a stranger. As the eerie ship sails through an endless sea, Jack realizes he has lost far more than a simple game—he has wagered his soul. Now bound to the Twilight Sorrow and its spectral crew, Jack must come to terms with his eternal fate, sailing on a ghost ship he can never leave.​​​​
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Genre: Dark Fantasy
Word Count: 684
Jake hadn't been back in a decade, but the old house and its haunting memories were unchanged. Now, as the executor of his estranged family’s estate, he’s forced to confront the shadows of his past. With the house cleared and his heart heavy, Jake faces his childhood demons alone, supported only by the distant presence of his loving partner, Sam. In a poignant journey of self-discovery and forgiveness, Jake revisits his old bedroom, connecting with his younger self and finding the solace and validation that had been missing for so long. This introspective story delves into love, resilience, and inner peace.
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Genre: Introspective
Word Count: 1180
Ed reluctantly attends the summer solstice at Stonehenge, hoping for a sense of connection but finding only cold isolation among the crowd. As dawn approaches, an enigmatic old man with vibrant green eyes sits beside him, offering him a mysterious brew and words of quiet wisdom. Through their brief exchange and the shared experience of the sunrise, Ed feels something stir within him—an ancient, unspoken connection to the earth and the passage of time. As the old man disappears, Ed is left with a carved wooden cup and the possibility of returning next year.
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Genre: Fantasy Introspective
Word Count: 1473
Based on the European folk tale of Melusine the water spirit, this story imagines Melusine's first encounter with her now teenaged daughter Sarah as she attempts to warn her about the dangers in the world. Can Melusine's story have a happier ending or will she be left with the same feelings of betrayal and loss forever?​​​
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Genre: Dark Fantasy, Contemporary Myth
Word Count: 934
The police file investigating the unsettling disappearance of Nate Trewin, whose obsession with a mysterious "mermaid" leads him into the dark, cold waters of the Cornish coast. Documented through diary entries, Nate's account begins with a brief sighting of the creature, but quickly spirals into an all-consuming fixation that alienates him from his family and sanity. As Nate’s late-night beach searches become more frantic, he claims to hear the mermaid's song, beckoning him into the sea. His final entry, just before his disappearance, reveals a haunting encounter, leaving investigators and loved ones questioning the line between myth and madness.
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Genre: Dark Fantasy
Word Count: 586
Following the death of journalist Simon Graves, a video interview is found where James Gale recounts his bizarre and terrifying encounter with a mysterious woman who he believes has stolen his shadow. Dismissed by the police as delusional, Gale turns to Simon, desperate to share his story.​​​​
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Genre: Dark Fantasy, Supernatural
Word Count: 526
In a relentless chase through darkened streets, an unnamed protagonist faces his deepest fears and a relentless pursuer. Years of internalizing the label "coward" have left him with a lifetime of running and hiding, always expecting someone else to save him. As he sprints through the urban maze, he searches desperately for refuge, finally recognizing his old university building. But even here, safety eludes him. With no one left to protect him and escape impossible, he must confront the question he's always dreaded: "Am I strong enough?" This gripping story explores fear, resilience, and the moment when running is no longer an option.
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Genre: Introspective
Word Count: 746
In a bustling London bar, two men sit anonymously, observing a man grappling with a life-altering decision. The man, torn between his commitment to family and his own desires, battles inner turmoil while waiting for a clandestine meeting. As the minutes tick by, he struggles with the temptation to break free from his self-imposed constraints and the principles of honesty and integrity that have always guided him. With tension mounting, he finally makes a call that will determine his path forward. This introspective story explores the conflict between duty and self-fulfilment, and the choices that define us.
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Genre: Introspective
Word Count: 820
