Twelve stories in a variety of genres with a dash of darkness and a bit of humor mixed with some peculiar individuals.
In Too Deep - When an amateur gambler misinterprets the buy-in amount for a poker game, he finds himself in deep water.
380 - When you get a call from your wife to stop by her work, and she subtly refers to the Ruger LC380 you conceal carry, you don’t ask questions—you put the petal to the metal.
Monster Portal - When mayhem strikes and it’s supposedly your code that caused it, you call upon the monster in the mirror to clean it up.
Maid Knight - When you are your brother’s squire and he’s struck down, you must wield his sword even if you are a woman.
Long Beard’s Loyalty - When Long Beard learns of a mate’s demise, he finds that he must prove his own innocence in the matter.
Charmer - When you stick your neck out for the love of your life, you don’t expect rage to be the only thing you receive in return.
Rockie’s Dream - When a rock dreams of returning to the river, he can’t sit idly still.
Spiked Lemonade - When you’re accused of poisoning your friend’s drink, the last thing you expect to find in the situation is love.
The Accident - When a man falls down the stairs and dies in front of you, you fear being charged with murder, even though it was just an accident.
A Fairy’s Tale - When a fairy investigates a deceased shape-shifter’s death, her finding only seem to cause her trouble. It’s up to her colleagues, no matter the species, to avenge her.
Faces - When a head is found buried in the sand underneath a decapitated body, a police officer must put aside his personal feelings to uncover the serial killer’s identity.
Ballistics Don’t Lie - When a police officer is hellbent on catching a serial child rapist, his bullets may hit an unintended target, assuming everyone is telling the truth.
© 2024 Matthew J. Olson author of dark fiction. All rights reserved.