Free Fiction Monday: The Disappearance of Wicked

Everyone hates Wicked the dog. Wicked, the aptly named baggage, who arrived with the next door neighbor’s daughter and granddaughter after they escaped his bastard son-in-law. Wicked barks all the time—until the day he gets kidnapped, and the entire neighborhood spirals out of control. “The Disappearance of Wicked”  is available on this site for one […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/03/16/free-fiction-monday-the-disappearance-of-wicked/

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Free Fiction Monday: Skylight

Ragged, hungry, Skye gets abandoned at the door of what looks like a gigantic prison. The Assassins Guild—an impenetrable fortress. Only they let her in. And now, she either joins or escapes. One final test will determine the future—for herself and everyone around her. “Skylight” is available on this site for one week only. You […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/03/09/free-fiction-monday-skylight/

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Free Fiction Monday: Skylight

Ragged, hungry, Skye gets abandoned at the door of what looks like a gigantic prison. The Assassins Guild—an impenetrable fortress. Only they let her in. And now, she either joins or escapes. One f…

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Earlier this year, I contributed a story to the Chain Story Project. "Terror Above Icehenge" can be found here: https://terroraboveicehenge.carrd.co/

For the project, see:
https://www.chainstorycore.com/blog/free-fiction-for-deep-winter

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I have a new zine, OONA THE UNVANQUISHABLE, in the first issue of Scribe & Sigil APA. I hope to serialize flash fiction stories about the sword fighter featuring my art and writing. Tune in for the first installment: "Blood Across the Northern Reaches." #FreeFiction
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Free Fiction Monday: Skating in Time

Mickey never imagined her life would turn out this way. But she learned the hard way that life holds many surprises. Seeking solace on the skating rink, she discovers that life’s changes hold hope for new beginnings—if only she knows where to look. “Skating in Time” is available on this site for one week only. […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/03/02/free-fiction-monday-skating-in-time/

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Free Fiction Monday: Skating in Time

Mickey never imagined her life would turn out this way. But she learned the hard way that life holds many surprises. Seeking solace on the skating rink, she discovers that life’s changes hold hope …

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

My funds are tight. I know how it is. I'll happily share some stories with you for free in the hopes that you'll review them. I promise not to check up on you.  

For more information, check out today's blog entry!

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Image by Milena M from Pixabay My funds are tight. I know how it is. I'll happily share some stories with you for free in the hopes th...

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Free Fiction Monday: E-Male

Gavin spends his morning reading the email of his ex-girlfriend, Stella. Thanks to a restraining order, he can’t approach her. So, the email has to do. Until it stops. Until Stella disappears from the world. Then Gavin must decide what to do next. “E-Male” is available on this site for one week only. You can […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/02/23/free-fiction-monday-e-male/

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Free Fiction Monday: E-Male

Gavin spends his morning reading the email of his ex-girlfriend, Stella. Thanks to a restraining order, he can’t approach her. So, the email has to do. Until it stops. Until Stella disappears from …

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Free Fiction Monday: Jackie-O

Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis—former first lady, editor, mother, grandmother—lives a life of mystery. But she wants to solve a mystery of her own: who changed the world on November 22, 1963? Oswald? A group of conspirators? Originally written for a mystery anthology titled The First Lady Murders, “Jackie-O” explores the murder at the center of the […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/02/16/free-fiction-monday-jackie-o/

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Free Fiction Monday: Jackie-O

Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis—former first lady, editor, mother, grandmother—lives a life of mystery. But she wants to solve a mystery of her own: who changed the world on November 22, 1963? Oswald? A …

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

i just uploaded a new story to my website again! finally!

well, i guess it’s not actually that new- it was first published in my short story collection. i just decided to put it on the website for free too.

this story is a diptych-type study of two couples and one beach. look into the future, look into the past, get ready to go Really, Really Fast.

https://xyzzyzzyzx.xyz/echo1.html

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echo beach