SUDDENLY I REALISE YOUR BODY IS MADE OF FLESH

Please check out my latest published short story and let me know what you think

Delighted that my short story SUDDENLY I REALISE YOUR BODY IS MADE OF FLESH is published in the STYGIAN LEPUS. The story is about a sentient space ship that returns to earth to visit the lover of the man who was used as the blueprint for their AI. You can read it free here. Unfortunately the link does not work you will need to copy and paste into your browser. Suddenly I Realise That Your Body…

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STYGIAN LEPUS Online Magazine - Fall 2023, Edition No. #6

I have a historical story of psychological horror and romance (emphasis on the psychological, and this one is set against the backdrop of the Second World War, called: “Competing for Roses.” And you can read that story in the latest issue of a fairly new online magazine called Stygian Lepus. Fall 2023, Edition No. #6. The author line-up is on the webzine cover below. So those are who I share the…

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I've got a new horror story up at Stygian Lepus! It's about a woman who fantasizes about murdering people and a man who falls in love with her fantasies... The Abyss Calls To The Abyss https://stygianlepus.com/2023/10/14/the-abyss-calls-to-the-abyss-by-lillie-e-franks/

"Just What I Want" published in Edition Nine of The Stygian Lepus Magazine

My dark sci-fi story Just What I Want has been published in Edition Nine of The Stygian Lepus Magazine. It’s a story about what happens when your digital personal assistant understands you so well that it starts doing things for you before you even ask. Amy carried the package into the kitchen and opened it. Her eyes lit up. “Clara, did you order this for me?” Blue LEDs flickered on a…

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Stygian Lepus - Uncle Gregory

tears in his eyes, anger in his cheeks. Early morning vapour exploded from his lungs, flumes of expelled air as vigorous as dragons’ breath, as powerful as a training horse. This man was on a mission, and I knew what it was. He had come to cut me down.

Photo credit Seonni I am delighted to announce that another of my favorite story’s, Uncle Gregory (aka The Suicide Tree) will be published in the 6th edition of Stygian Lepus, an Australian Magazine. Further details to follow.

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"Matches" published in Edition Two of The Stygian Lepus

Matches, my dark(er) retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Match Girl, has been published in Edition Two of The Stygian Lepus Magazine. In it, a young peasant girl dreams of a better life while fighting off the stinging chill of the bitter winter wind. As a frigid wind gusted down the narrow lane, the girl side-stepped into an alley to avoid the chill. She sat down cross-legged on…

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"Just What I Want" published by The Stygian Lepus

My dark sci-fi story Just What I Want is now free to read in Issue 9 of The Stygian Lepus. It’s a story about what happens when your digital personal assistant understands you so well that it starts doing things for you before you even ask. Amy examined the shipping label. It was addressed to her. “Never mind!” she yelled back. She carried the package into the kitchen and opened it. Her eyes lit…

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"Just What I Want" accepted by The Stygian Lepus

My dark sci-fi story Just What I Want has been accepted by The Stygian Lepus. It’s a story about what happens when your digital personal assistant understands you so well that it starts doing things for you before you even ask. Amy examined the shipping label. It was addressed to her. “Never mind!” she yelled back. She carried the package into the kitchen and opened it. Her eyes lit up. “Clara,…

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"Matches" published in The Stygian Lepus

My twisted fairytale Matches has been published in Issue Two of The Stygian Lepus. It’s a dark(er) retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s story, The Little Match Girl. As a frigid wind gusted down the narrow lane, the girl side-stepped into an alley to avoid the chill. She sat down cross-legged on the cobblestone, drawing her feet into her folded knees to try and restore some feeling to her…

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"Matches" accepted by The Stygian Lepus

My twisted fairytale Matches has been accepted by The Stygian Lepus. It’s a dark(er) retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s story, The Little Match Girl. As a frigid wind gusted down the narrow lane, the girl side-stepped into an alley to avoid the chill. She sat down cross-legged on the cobblestone, drawing her feet into her folded knees to try and restore some feeling to her toes. She was…

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"Influenced" published in The Stygian Lepus

My psychological horror story Influenced has been published in the inaugural issue of The Stygian Lepus, a new publication by Black Hare Press. It’s a story about blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and what happens when your dreams finally come true. The stranger passes his purchases over the Home Depot self-checkout scanner. Sweat glistens on his round face. Trash bags. Duct tape.…

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"Influenced" accepted by The Stygian Lepus

My flash fiction stalker story Influenced has been accepted into The Stygian Lepus, a new publication debuting in March 2023. It’s a story about the blurring of the lines between reality and fantasy, and what happens when your dreams finally come true. The stranger passes his purchases over the Home Depot self-checkout scanner. Sweat glistens on his round face. Trash bags. Duct tape. Hammer.…

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