Tales & Verses Vol. I
A collection of short stories and the occasional poem, each piece exploring the dark, the whimsical, and the uncanny. From haunting mysteries to dystopian worlds, these bite-sized tales invite readers to step into new realms—and linger long after the last line.
No particular order is required.
The Witch of 119
House #119 has always been shrouded in mystery. When a sixth grader decides to find out why, she discovers the secrets behind the stories.
It's Not About the Spiders
A girl wakes in a strange, dystopian future where only the cunning survive. Burdened by a debt she doesn’t fully understand, she must navigate a harsh, unfamiliar world—where every choice could alter her fate… and maybe even the world’s.
Echoes of Hawthorn Hall
A girl inherits her great-aunt’s Victorian home, only to find it haunted. Guided by the ghost, she must uncover a message that exposes dark secrets still alive in the present—and navigate dangers that lurk both within the house and beyond its walls.
The Case of Evelyn Rouge
A private eye follows leads to solve the murder of a lounge singer. Who could have killed her when she was adored by all? Shadows, secrets, and unexpected twists lurk around every corner.
The Other Side of the Reflection
Three friends discover a vanishing house that appears and disappears at will, hiding secrets that blur the line between worlds. Once inside, they realize escaping may be harder than they imagined.
A Shadow’s Soliloquy
A quiet lament from the perspective of a shadow, exploring a life without choice, a silent witness to the world, and the melancholy of existence in the spaces between light and dark.
The Cave That Wasn't There
While hiking off the beaten path, a girl stumbles upon a strange cave. She and her friends are drawn inside, where the passages grow stranger, and far more unsettling than any cave they’ve explored before.
The Kindest Man on Earth
A man who believes in the goodness of the world is tested when a curse reveals that kindness is not always returned.
The Deck of Omens
When a girl inherits her grandmother’s mystical tarot deck, she learns to trust its warnings. Guided by its cards, she finds that fate has more in store than she ever imagined.
Deadlines From Hell
An overworked legal assistant thinks his boss is the devil—until Satan himself offers him a job in the underworld.
The Timeless Town, Evermore
A girl happens upon Evermore, a town she was never meant to find. Its people are cryptic, its streets too still, and the air heavy with secrets. Drawn deeper into its mysteries, she becomes determined to uncover the truth about Evermore and those who dwell within it.
Grave Justice
When an intruder breaks into their home and threatens their lives—and their beloved dogs—an average middle-class couple must confront danger head-on, taking the law into their own hands with deadly consequences.
The Twelve Thrones
A lyrical journey through the twelve signs of the zodiac.
The Moonlit Map
A ruthless crew sails the seas aboard their blood-red ship, leaving chaos and fear wherever they go. When a mysterious moonlit map promises a legendary land, their greed carries them into uncharted waters—and a journey that will test everything they thought they knew about power, danger, and the world itself.
Children of the Mist
A couple moves to a town with cheap homes and no children. When the fog comes, the truth becomes clear—affordability comes at a price.