Fantasy and Science Fiction with Heart, Humor,

and Sharp Edges

Welcome to my worlds!

Here you’ll find a curated collection of stories about ordinary people brushing against the extraordinary. Shadows with teeth. Magic that’s both wondrous and horrifying. Demons in the dark. Technology with an edge.

Many of these pieces are excerpts from longer works — stories I’m currently seeking homes for in the publishing world.

Step inside. Explore. I hope these worlds stay with you long after you leave them.

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Liminal

Mark just wants a dog for his daughter. But Dougal is something . . . else. A shadow with teeth. A guardian with opinions. A creature who knows more than any “dog” should.

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Blight

An uneasy alliance. Magic that corrupts. And secrets that refuse to stay silent.

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Heritage

A heritage awakened. Magic unbound. And corruption takes root.

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Dawn’s Edge

Soldiers. Demons. And a desperate mission to save the world. Except Hell isn’t playing by the rules.

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A Bedtime Story

Bedtime is always the same. But how do you reach the one child who needs you most . . . before it’s too late?

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KidTags

Stepford Wives meets Black Mirror in this dark satire about a stressed-out mom, a too-perfect neighbor, and technology that seems too good to be true.