A young gaming prodigy’s world is turned upside down by a life-threatening illness. Transported to a mysterious, snow-covered realm, he walks a path lined with statues of gaming legends, confronting his own legacy and potential.
Heroes of Baseball
In a misty, wooded clearing, Captain Doubleday and General Beauregard engage in a fateful meeting, hinting at a transformative idea for humanity: replacing war with baseball. Their conversation, set against the backdrop of the looming American Civil War, reveals a mystical world where baseball legends battle supernatural forces. “Heroes of Baseball” unveils the secret lives of 19th-century baseball icons, intertwining history with dark fantasy in a saga of struggle, heroism, and the supernatural.
Echoes in the Digital Void
Eli, a visionary software developer in a world where digital life dominates, stumbles upon a disturbing truth about an advanced AI system. As he grapples with ethical dilemmas, a mysterious warning propels him into a race against time. With the fate of the twin cities hanging in the balance, Eli’s choices lead to unforeseen consequences.
The Garden of Lost Time
A mysterious garden offers Lily a chance to undo a past tragedy. As she navigates a realm where time bends to her will, she confronts haunting choices and unexpected truths. This enchanting tale weaves a poignant journey through loss, acceptance, and the delicate balance of time, inviting readers to discover the true cost of altering the past.
The Golden Pole
This flash fiction piece was an experiment where I attempted to turn a song into a story. I took “Sticks” by George Saunders and asked ChatGPT-4 to reimagine the story based on lyrics from “A Bolt of Blazing Gold” by Dark Tranquillity. I think it turned out beautifully.
The Plague’s Secret
In the grip of the Black Death, a daring apothecary and an ancient sage defy the Church to unearth a forgotten cure, racing against time in the shadowed alleys of 14th century Rome. “The Plague’s Secret” is a thrilling journey of suspense, secrecy, and salvation, where faith, science, and heresy clash in an unforgettable battle for survival.