Mastodawn

The Town Among The Tress (Greg Sorin)

They made eye contact, then she winked at him as she slipped her thin dress down from her shoulder. He realized that all of the women were undressing. Soon they seemed to race by, nude and laughing with abandon. The men watched, captivated. Some clapped. Others simply ogled. Matt wondered if this were some forest ritual that would turn into an orgy. He couldn’t remember where, but he was sure he’d read stories like that taking place somewhere.

https://sevenstorypublishing.com/2026/04/18/the-town-among-the-tress-greg-sorin/

Michael Shotter Apr 4

Pleased to report that "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" is now available at a variety of online stores in addition to Amazon:

https://books2read.com/mrp

Whether you're new to The Nod/Wells Timelines or a seasoned veteran, enjoy this potent tale of sci-fi, horror, and memorable thrills!

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Devon Ellington Apr 2

"Plot Bunnies" == a comic mystery novelette (as Ava Dunne):
https://books2read.com/u/bONveQ

#Writing #WritingCommunity #Mystery #EasterBunny #Novelette #Vermont

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Mar 17

Congratulations to @MarieCroke , "Our Echoes Drifting Through the Marsh" from BCS #423 has been voted a finalist for the Nebula Awards!

"Our Echoes Drifting Through the Marsh" is a great fantasy story of family, memorial, loss, and compassion. You can read it here: https://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/our-echoes-drifting-through-the-marsh/

#fantasy #sff #shortstory #novelette #nebulaawards

Beneath Ceaseless Skies - Our Echoes Drifting Through the Marsh by Marie Croke

Outside the preburial cottage, the pier creaked. I saw no shadow under the doorway, yet I froze, afraid Adamet was listening. I imagined, yet again, an anger filtering over his calm countenance. Wondered whether my admission of taking Danai into the Whispermarsh had been a final wedge between us. "Did your father truly leave?" I asked softly. A part of me hoped if he had, it was because he wanted to be kept in the dark about any admissions I made. A larger part of me believed he was done with me, exhausted by the choices I'd made.

Beneath Ceaseless Skies

Michael Shotter Mar 3

Got $1? Want a quick yet satisfying speculative-fiction read that blends the best of sci-fi, horror, and thrillers into a potent, memorable experience? Well, head over to Amazon and pick up the Kindle edition of "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" but don't take my word for it...

https://amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #Kindle #ebook #story #novelette #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #whattoread #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #bookstodon

Michael Shotter Feb 27

A big thank you to Coy Hall for taking the time to read and review "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell." If you're not already familiar with Coy's fine works of speculative fiction, you should absolutely give them a try! 👍

Get "Mr Perkins Goes to Hell" here:
https://amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #story #novelette #bookreview #bookrec #bookstodon #booktodon #reading #books #whattoread #sciencefiction

Michael Shotter Feb 26

The month-long sale on the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is almost here!

Meanwhile, the Kindle edition of "Academic Displacement," the first story from "Shards," is FREE worldwide via Amazon until March 3rd.

Sample "The Timelines" today!

https://amazon.com/dp/B07XDLZHJ9

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #story #shortstory #shortfiction #novelette #NWT #NodWellsTimelines #TheNodWellsTimelines

Infinisomnia Jan 24

Detective Dian is tasked with retrieving a briefcase. The job goes smoothly. Maybe too smoothly? No plans for the weekend? Enjoy the 6th #ShortNovel of #Infinisomnia. Out now, free to read, #CreativeCommons. infinisomnia.org/en/story/006... #Infinisomnia6 #novelette #shortstory #booksky #fiction

Tapas in València

Tapas in València

Dian is a detective. His mission: Bring a suitcase with important documents into the country. An easy case, it seems. Until Dian realizes that absolutely nothing about this assignment is right.

Infinisomnia Jan 21

The job was going as smoothly as a bar of soap in the shower. #Infinisomnia6 this Saturday! 😀 #wipwednesday #novelette #shortstory #creativecommons #booksky #writingcommunity #creativewriting

Infinisomnia Jan 14

“Whatever that is,” she said dryly, “you should quit it.” #Infinisomnia6 #comingsoon #wipwednesday #novelette #shortstory #creativecommons #booksky #writingcommunity #creativewriting