Short Stories
Kaiden’s Magic Peas
Claudette Jude
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no trigger warnings
Meet Kaiden on the second of many adventures of this series. Kaiden never liked eating peas. He sometimes did not like dinnertime as he always had peas or vegetables. At dinner, Kaiden would slowly eat his peas one by one, hoping Mum and Dad would say he did not have to eat his peas. One day, Kaiden had the most magical experience after eating his peas, an experience that Kaiden and his family were so proud of. Join Kaiden on his peas-eating adventure
Kaiden’s Bedtime Adventure
Claudette Jude
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no trigger warnings
Kaiden never liked going to bed, he did not like bedtime as he always wanted to stay up and play. Each night Kaiden would slowly get into bed. One night Kaiden went to bed and had the most magical adventure! An adventure Kaiden would never dream could ever happen to him. Join Kaiden on his adventure! A fun packed lesson learning story for 3-6 year olds.
Pine Hollow : Coming Home
Matthew Castle
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War Violence/Violence
Almost twenty years in the army had carved me into a different man. Physically, I was fit and strong, marked with the scars of war, but inside, I felt lost. My grandfather’s death had brought me back, but the truth that lingered like an unspoken specter clouded that wounded heart
Heids Up
Neil Renton and Mark Fleming
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Violence, language, references to sex, drugs, child abuse, sectarianism. Descriptions of psychiatric institutions.
Neil Renton and Mark Fleming met at a mental health support group. Neil was candid about the depression which prompted suicidal thoughts, while Mark opened up about spells in psych wards. Finding out they both used creative writing to document harrowing experiences and maintain wellbeing, they collaborated on an anthology. Flash fiction, longer short stories, memoirs and essays intertwine to conjure snapshots of life; dark and disturbing, sometimes hilarious, always life-affirming.
Devious Minds
Vineet Verma
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Devious Minds is a collection of crime stories, including police procedurals, psychological thrillers, and more that will suck you into a world of mystery and suspense. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride!
