Dark Fantasy Short Stories

When Jackson finds himself staring at a blank page and unable to meet his impending deadline, he goes to his local pub in defeat. In walks Alenna, and after a single touch, Jackson cannot keep his eyes or mind off of her. Taking her back to his secluded cabin, inspiration flows. That is, until it stops....

Tales of Vengeance is a collection of short stories based in the same world as the five star fantasy novel Spirits of Vengeance: The Stone of Spirits. While set during the same period as events in that book, the themes and issues in Tales are decidedly different, offering expanded views on minor characters, as well as hints at what lies in store in the sequel, Spirits of Vengeance: The Assassin of Araneque.

The problem with the dark is you don’t really know what’s lurking in there. Something hiding? Something menacing? Or just an inky dome for the stars to twinkle on? Writers rarely let us dwell on the latter. No, they would much rather they put our nerves on edge, that our skin would begin to crawl and that the cold sweat of fear propels our pulse and heartbeat to nightmare-inducing trauma. I think they’re ready.

Ave creates her own world, but will spirit be able to enter in? This is the second book in the #AngelStories short story collection by award-winning author Michael Lynes.

A dark plot by the Dark Wizard is afoot, and only the greatest of detectives in the kingdom will be able to foil it. Join the Dark Knight and his sidekick, Squire Ted, as they investigate the case of the mysterious goblin horde, followed immediately by the case of the mysterious disappearing goblin corpses. Who know what darkness will be revealed.

The vampire empress has a harem of human men. Every night she goes to satisfy her needs. They happily use their willing mouths to satisfy her dark desires, stimulating multiple areas at once while thrusting deep inside her.

Meet the Kitchen Imps - mischievous creatures who lurk behind the cupboard and under the fridge. Where do all the missing socks go? Find out with "The Joy of Socks". Learn the mysteries of the "Secret Kitchen" and gaze upon a rather familiar world with "Free Will". Dare you risk the king's wrath when you venture into the "House of Treasure"?

When 35-year-old office worker Avery Brocus set up a profile on an adult hook-up site, he never dreamed a 22-year-old hottie would contact him. Nor did he imagine she’d want to meet him in person. After agreeing, he immediately has second thoughts. He’s expecting someone out to rob him of his money or identity. He’s not expecting to encounter creatures that want his very soul.

Vyder Ironstone is an assassin with a troubled past. At the order of his king, Vyder must undertake his most dangerous mission yet - a mission from which he may never return. If he is successful, it might just be enough to alleviate war tearing the kingdom apart. The prospect of failure is not worth considering.

In this sci-fi-fantasy, short story, Martin Warwick is a down on his luck racecar driver. His only accolade is to make the other drivers look good with his mediocre performances. It's not that Martin is a bad driver. He's just not had the breaks. He needs a better sponsor which would get him a better car and a little luck to put him ahead of the pack. The break comes in the form of the mysterious Mallory. He doesn't have money or connections. He has a device to make Martin and any car he drives better.

Busty young Pamela plans to break into a candle store in an audacious attempt to steal a handful of gold plated candles worth thousands. Dressed in her skin-tight outfit, Pamela breaks into a locked building at midnight assuming the premises are empty. But when she is caught red-handed by the owner he offers her two options: The handsome older man either calls the police or the busty young criminal submits herself to his punishment.

Evan Sanders was destined to a life of fighting. He wasn't an ordinary man. He was a lycanthrope. Not only was he a werewolf but he was the pack's leader. His mission in life was to protect humankind from vampires. Everything was on track for their big gathering of the full moon. Battle plans were laid out for the upcoming war between the werewolves and the vampires. Nothing would get in the way. That's what he thought until she walked into his life. Cheyanne Willows was banging on his door one night needing help. She was on the run from vampires.