Category: Short Stories

”Tiny Corrosions”

”Tiny Corrosions” by David R. Michael

Short Story (9000 words)

Damon Simpson, corporate negotiator, has ordered his life to the smallest detail. But when a face from Damon’s hidden past appears, those haunting eyes threaten to shatter his concentration—and maybe destroy his career and marriage. Can he get back on script? Or will his life fall apart?

Published by Four Crows Landing.

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”A Long Route Home, and Busy”

”A Long Route Home, and Busy” by David R. Michael

Short Story (6700 words)

It’s a rainy night on the commuter bus. “One at a time,” the bus driver says. “We’re all in a hurry.” Office drone Kent Fleming, who rides this bus home every evening, is in no rush. He will be on the bus to the end of the line. But someone new is on the bus tonight, and the trip will be anything but peaceful.

Published by Four Crows Landing.

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“Trikes & Aliens”

"Trikes & Aliens"“Trikes & Aliens” by David Michael

Short Story (1300 words)

When his zipabout malfunctions, Rala makes a forced landing in Sally’s backyard. Sally thinks Rala talks funny, but she wants to help. Rala is more worried about Sally’s mother. Because even on this backward planet, children don’t get left completely unsupervised.

Published by Four Crows Landing.

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“Wind-Up Action Figure On Her Day Off”

"Wind-Up Action Figure On Her Day Off"“Wind-Up Action Figure On Her Day Off” by David Michael

Short Story (3200 words)

The Gray Angel #3

On those rare Mondays with no new contract, the Gray Angel wonders if that means there is no one on Earth who deserves killing. She tries to remain optimistic, but she’s sure there’s someone out there who needs to be given the choice of a bullet to the brain.

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