Anthology of Indie Writers, Science Fiction, Short Story

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Prime Meridian by Geoff Nelder

Geoff Nelder has written one of my favorite science fiction stories, ARIA: Left Luggage. He has a unique approach to the genre so I looked forward to his contribution to Twisted Tales. He lived up to my expectations shiningly with his short story Prime Meridian. Perhaps the most complex of the stories in the anthology, it is both scientific and humorous. The story of Chingford’s … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Prime Meridian by Geoff Nelder

Lizzi NewtonMarch 28, 2016Leave a comment

Book Review, Horror, Short Story

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Insanitary by Robyn Cain

Simply reading the tag line for Robyn Cain’s short story, Insanitary, I had the feeling something was not quite right. “Consider carefully where you walk the dog.” I’m familiar with Cain’s work having read a few of her full length books so I know her stories can take a bizarre twist. This short is no exception. When Henrietta takes her dog Scruffy for a … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Insanitary by Robyn Cain

Lizzi NewtonMarch 23, 2016March 23, 2016Leave a comment

Short Story

The Call

Somewhere far away I heard the buzzing of my cell phone. My hand fumbled on the night table, fingers stretching to stop the noise. Beside me my husband groaned. Lifting the phone I squinted at the glowing screen. “Unknown Caller” stared back at me. “What the hell?” I muttered. I was ready to give someone a piece of my mind. An unrecognizable voice said, “There … Continue reading The Call

Lizzi NewtonJuly 3, 2015July 3, 2015Leave a comment

Short Story

The Vineyard

My family has been producing one of the finest wines from the Carmargue region for several generations. Although we are a very small vineyard many have said our grapes are the sweetest and our wine has an indefinable “something”. Of course the distinctive color known as “grey of grey” contributes to the uniqueness of our wine. What very few people have had the opportunity to … Continue reading The Vineyard

Lizzi NewtonJuly 1, 2015July 1, 20154 Comments

Fiction, Short Story

Monuments to the Dead – Part One

Sitting in the hospital waiting area and listening to the rain hit the huge window and streak lazily down the glass I recalled my mother always saying rainy days were bad luck. At least I think that’s what she said. Or was it rainy days were bad for weddings? I supposed it didn’t matter. I didn’t believe in superstitions and certainly not those spoken by … Continue reading Monuments to the Dead – Part One

Lizzi NewtonJune 2, 2015June 2, 2015Leave a comment

Fiction, Short Story

Dream

I know that two hundred and seventy-nine people are going to die tomorrow. I know where it will happen but not the location. I know the names of every person who will die but I do not know them. For the last month I have seen their faces in my dreams. I have heard their screams. The first time I had the dream the only … Continue reading Dream

Lizzi NewtonMay 17, 20151 Comment

Horror, Short Story, thriller

The Road Less Traveled by Elizabeth Horton-Newton

We all knew about the shortcut that led to the high school. It ran along an old road and through a small tunnel before opening into the large field behind the sports field. As often as it was used to get to school by those who didn’t need another tardy on their record, more often it was used as a path to sneak away from … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled by Elizabeth Horton-Newton

Lizzi NewtonMay 9, 20151 Comment

Short Story, Thousand Word Challenge

1000 Word Challenge “Beach Tale” by Dupewrites

BEACH TALE April 14, A slight tilt left, a slight tilt right, a rustle of jiggles; bright colours on an ebony curve. He watched her walk around the beach; he watched her every Saturday. She reminded him of gods and goddesses, of ancient times and hallowed places. She awoke primordial urges. She was bad for him. But she was irresistible; and he was tired of … Continue reading 1000 Word Challenge “Beach Tale” by Dupewrites

Lizzi NewtonApril 25, 2015Leave a comment

Short Story, Thousand Word Challenge

1000 Word Challenge – Momma’s Gonna Buy You a Mockingbird by Eden Sharp

Momma’s Gonna Buy You A Mocking Bird – Eden Sharp Kiki finished her last mouthful of porridge staring into the faraway eyes of the missing girl on the milk carton. She mused on where she might have gone and whether she was happy there. In her peripheral vision, she waited for Pa to be through with his breakfast. He chewed the blubbery pork rind with … Continue reading 1000 Word Challenge – Momma’s Gonna Buy You a Mockingbird by Eden Sharp

Lizzi NewtonApril 23, 2015Leave a comment

Fiction, Short Story, Thousand Word Challenge

1000 Word Challenge – “The Dream Police” by DJ Dal Pizzol

The Dream Police I double back on Park and cut through Grand Central again just to make sure no one is following me. It’s almost impossible to spot a tail with this many people on the sidewalks; my only hope is that I can disappear in the rush-hour mayhem. Thousands of people rushing to catch their trains and subways, coming and going of their own … Continue reading 1000 Word Challenge – “The Dream Police” by DJ Dal Pizzol

Lizzi NewtonApril 22, 2015Leave a comment