A new series, The Saga of the Aeneas, begins at Noble Cobra Magazine: It was the greatest engineering project ever attempted by man. Seven kilometers long, and two across at its widest point, the Aeneas dwarfed any other man-made object by a considerable margin. The internal surface area alone, not counting the upper decks, came … Continue reading The Lot of the Eldest
Fiction
Fantastic Schools Vol. 8 Now Live!
I am shamefully behind hand on this (the release happened right in the middle of my move), but I am pleased to announce that Fantastic Schools vol. 8, featuring a story by your servant, is now live and available for purchase: Some of you may remember Fantastic Schools vol. 2 from back in 2021, featuring … Continue reading Fantastic Schools Vol. 8 Now Live!
Overdog
A short boxing story is now up at Noble Cobra Magazine for your reading pleasure. “Touch gloves.” Manfred ‘Mad Dog’ Dodgson took one more appraising look at his opponent as they touched. Shorter than him by a couple inches; less reach. Five years older than him, though, which might mean less stamina. Glossy black skin … Continue reading Overdog
Last Night – A Story in Four Lines
I took Miss Helen out last nightTo look at the starry sky.You want to know what I did then? Well,To be honest, so do I.
Snippet: Cavorite Field
“It’s okay," Master Sunvyer said, holding up an airy hand. "No need to panic. I've got the Cavorite field up." "Will that help?!" Hendry asked, peering out the window at the ground rushing by far below. "Of course," Sunvyer said soothingly. "It completely shields us from the effects of gravity. Though not inertia, I'm afraid, … Continue reading Snippet: Cavorite Field
A Christmas Eve Tale
A small Christmas present up on Noble Cobra Magazine: a quick story that came to me last night and which I whipped up on the spot. Pushing, shoving, shouting. So many people! Last minute shoppers, making their rush on Christmas Eve. The clutched their shirts, video games, expensive toys, and groceries as if they were … Continue reading A Christmas Eve Tale
The Knock
A spooky tale for October is now up at Noble Cobra Magazine for your reading pleasure. The failure of the Delphi Mission, the first experiment in establishing a permanent base on the Moon, has, of course, been the cause of much speculation. The rumours that have flown regarding the event have ranged from reasonable to … Continue reading The Knock
The Last Harvest
After missing a few weeks (sorry; life is not orderly), my next piece of short fiction is up at Noble Cobra Magazine. Like The Old Man in the Sky, this was intended for the Planetary Anthology series - in this case Saturn - but turned down, so I offer it now for your reading pleasure: … Continue reading The Last Harvest
The Dragon Creation and the Gift of Fire
Another bit of short fiction is up at Noble Cobra Magazine. This one is a little different; first that it's presented as a myth, and second that it's actually an excerpt from a work in progress. I don't want to say too much about it just yet, except that all the main characters are dragons … Continue reading The Dragon Creation and the Gift of Fire
The Girl in the Corner
Another piece of short fiction is up at Noble Cobra Magazine. This one was a rather quick piece; almost Flash-Fiction, based on a central conceit that had been kicking around my head for a few weeks. So, consider it an experiment in rapid production, I suppose. Enjoy! Marcus saw her almost every day, though he … Continue reading The Girl in the Corner
Serpent's Den 