Stories for Aim to Engage 2019
A collection of flash fiction for the 2019 Aim to Engage event.…
Close to Destiny (A Magical Love Story)
Why does Kat feel she knows Will when she's never met him before? Or has she? Kat has been too busy fighting the demons of her past to focus on love. But when she meets charismatic Will in London her world is turned upside down.An enigmatic woman named Destiny, saying she has a secret to share, whisks Kat and Will off to magical midnight parties where champagne flows freely and nothing is what it seems, almost like the soirées are happening in another time. And then there are those dreams that unfold in an elegant 19th century British castle...Torn between fear of the unknown and fascination at what might happen between her and Will, Kat must find the courage to change her life and discover true love.Alternating between the reality of day and the mystery of night, Close to Destiny is a story of déjà vu and righting past wrongs.Honorable Mention in the Pretty in Punk Book Club's Punk Rock AwardsParticipant in #TheSparklingAwards…
Sellers of Dreams and Memories
Cass' work as a memory catcher makes the world a better place, while her enemies - the memory stealers - spread evil. Now, she faces a competition that will bring her face to face with the enemy, and if she loses, her city and those she loves will be done for. The problem is, her powers to copy and transmit memories are waning. Guided by disturbing dreams and a stranger who helps her to see an unfamiliar past, Cass discovers the reason for her weakening powers - and the danger she must face if she hopes to get them back.…
Another Kind of Christmas
Luke and Nyla work together at a soup kitchen on Christmas, but Nyla, who loves to spread joy to one and all, isn't so joyful herself. And Luke is determined to find out why...#AVeryShinyHoliday…
Halloween Stories (A short story collection)
Short stories written for 2019 Halloween contests. "The Twenty-Seven Club" starts things off with an encounter at a strange Halloween dinner. Next, in urban fantasy "Countdown to Love," Lucy is swept off to Halloween in another time. And there she meets... And finally, in "Dark Side of Love," Tilda and her big crush visit the haunted castle down the street. Will they ever leave?…
The Gummy Bear Trail
A candy maker's gummy bears go missing. When they reappear, one by one, they lead to a life-changing discovery... This story was created for the Halloween Vault II "Missing Gummy Bears" prompt.…
The Orange Dress
Chelsea wasn't hanging around by the river early on Halloween morning. But her best friend insists she saw her there-and others say the same. So who is this Chelsea impostor, and will she ruin Halloween or save it?Written for the 2019 Halloween Theme Flash Fiction Contest #hallowtheme…
Little Sister
This short story was written for the 2019 Mad Day Contest. Four-year-old Gertie is a real princess living in a real castle. But her older sister just doesn't understand that -- until she takes her new medication...…