Book Review: Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie

I’ll be honest with you here: short stories aren’t my usual cup of tea. I read a few ones here and there, but I do generally prefer full-sized novels. It’s just usually better to get properly involved with a character and story, in my opinion. However, if Joe Abercrombie is going to write stuff, then …

Short Story: A Child of Sand

“Stop! Thief!” Despite the burning heat of the midday sun, Ahla’s blood froze. Her hand hoovered in place over the pile of sweet smelling pastries piled up in front of her. She couldn’t believe she’d been caught; she’d done this a hundred times, maybe more. The seconds stretched out as she stood rooted to the …

Short Story: The Darkest Shadow

Disclaimer: This is my own piece of work and fiction, including the world and characters.    He had nearly laughed when the villagers of Talov had told him that a demon lived behind a nearby waterfall. Everyone knew demons couldn’t survive near running water; the touch of its cleansing power anathema to them. One local …

A Question – Would you be interested in short stories?

Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing okay and not getting cabin fever with all the isolation and self-distancing that is going on world wide. This is going to be a short post as, quite honestly, there isn't that much to say. Would you guys be interested in me posting up any short stories I …