A shiver forced Vaughn’s eyes to see reality again. He wrapped his arms tightly around himself. “I'm gonna kill Kiefer," he muttered, kicking his boot at a dark object buried halfway in the ground, which he unpleasantly discovered was a rock from the smarting in his toes. What was more interesting, though, was that the … Continue reading First Cold: A boy’s first winter on an alien planet
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Strings: A flash fiction story
No. 29/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! “You shouldn’t have brought that with you,” Em’s father growled even as he wore a smile on his face, keeping up appearances for all the distinguished guests on his yacht. Em didn’t respond. His fingers moved along the frets of the guitar without much thought. His … Continue reading Strings: A flash fiction story
Calling All Beta Readers!
Eyes. Haze’s breath froze in her throat. Beady black eyes locked onto her past the end of her arrow tip. He can’t see me. There’s no way. And yet, there was more than just a simple look in those eyes. He was watching her. Waiting. He didn’t even try to speak or raise his voice … Continue reading Calling All Beta Readers!
Atonement’s End: A fantasy character study
Tsarra wondered when home had become the last place she wanted to be. That same old door that had greeted her with a welcoming creak since before she could hold a javelin was now an untrustworthy friend that would proclaim her failings to the whole house as soon as she stepped inside. Hours ago, she … Continue reading Atonement’s End: A fantasy character study
The Lion of Garatoth: A fantasy short story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! I glanced back toward the camp. It was simply a dot in the middle of the drylands now, but I could still go back. Back to what? Both before and behind … Continue reading The Lion of Garatoth: A fantasy short story
Daylight: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 27/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! It breaks upon me like a tidal wave. Though it doesn't have substance, I feel subdued, bent, humbled at its onslaught. My … Continue reading Daylight: A Flash Fiction Story
Rush: A Fantasy Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 26/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! The wind stole air from my lungs. Tears streamed from my eyes, blending with the moisture of the damp clouds. My skin … Continue reading Rush: A Fantasy Flash Fiction Story
A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! “There's always Ezzie,” she said quietly, almost wishing no one would hear her. Silence. “He's still…untested,” Robertson hedged. Sarai raised an eyebrow. “Have you forgotten how we found him? Surrounded by … Continue reading A Child’s War: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
Small World: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 25/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! The world was nothing more than a child's play set. Cars were toys, people little action figures. Skyscrapers were made from building … Continue reading Small World: A Flash Fiction Story
The Storm: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a new desk chair? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! No. 24/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! It gathered from the four corners of the Earth like an army readying for war. Rey stared up into the roiling … Continue reading The Storm: A Flash Fiction Story
E.J. Robison 