My Short Stories
Over the years, I was lucky enough to have my work featured in multiple anthologies and publications. Below, you’ll find published short stories in various genres (from contemporary to fantasy to horror) and links to get your hands on them yourself.
This Is Mercy
Haunted Words Press
“I just cannot fathom it. Why would the Sancti let this happen?” Pol shook his head, not expecting an answer. If Leóni had wanted to, she could’ve mentioned how the gods worked in mysterious ways, how the divine was beyond their comprehension. But she didn’t. The truth was simple: the Sancti would take what they were owed.
Genre: YA Horror
Leóni is the proud owner of her own bakery in the town of Fortunus. But the gods have a score to settle, and the future of her bakery and the entire town might just be at stake.
“This Is Mercy” is a short story about wrath, prophecies, and difficult decisions. It found a home in Haunted Words Press’s ninth issue: BLOOD-BOUND, surrounded by 21 other spooky tales for middle grade and young adult readers. You can head over to the Haunted Words Press website or read the entire ninth issue BLOOD-BOUND on Issuu.
Want to support Haunted Words Press and read more of their work? You can get their Haunted Words Press Anthology 2024, which include three issues, including BLOOD-BOUND (and therefore “This Is Mercy”!) through their website.
Kaylee in Love
Not/Coming Out Anthology
I have a history of short, meaningless relationships and friendships. Small bursts of light that quickly simmer out. Except for Kaylee, of course. Kaylee is a steady sun that keeps on burning.
Genre: YA Contemporary
It’s never easy to admit you’re in love with your best friend. Especially to yourself. Especially when your best friend is in a new relationship that seems to be really, really good for her.
“Kaylee in Love” is part of a wonderfully inclusive collection of LGBTQIA+ stories that all centre on the theme of (not) coming out. The Not/Coming Out anthology is OUT NOW and raises money for Akt, a UK charity that works to provide safe housing for LGBTQIA+ young people. Check out the Not/Coming Out website for more information or order it right away by clicking below.
“Not/Coming Out is not only full of amazing work, but also vital in today’s society; it needs thrusting in the hands of as many young people as possible.”
Mel Piper
Mirror Image
Well, This Is Tense
Puffs of misty air escape your mouth, and you shiver. It’s damn cold. But at least you’re on your way home. The wheels on the road become a constant hum, like a late night lullaby.
Genre: Horror
After a rough night at a house party, Tessa just wants to go home. Quiet girl Lea offers to drive her, and Tessa graciously accepts. Something has always seemed a bit off about Lea – but that’s no reason to stay out of that car, is it?
“Mirror Image” can be found in WELL, THIS IS TENSE, published by Bag of Bones Press and edited by S.J. Townend. This horror anthology consists of 30 stories written in second person present, so you’ll really be able to experience the unnerving worlds created by the authors as if you were living in them yourself.
Fun fact: Bag of Bones Press published a second collection with second person present stories, called THIS IS TOO TENSE!
Sasha and the Wilting Roses
InklingofThunder
Our street is dense with houses, each and every one a standalone with a front yard that bleeds its owners’ secrets for the world to see. I will visit them, I tell myself. I’ll visit them all and find a way to fix ours.
Genre: Magical realism
Sasha’s parents fight. A lot. And it is making the flowers in their garden wilt. So, Sasha goes on a mission: search for a cure to her parents’ problems in the neighbours’ gardens.
“Sasha and the Wilting Roses” has been published as a hand-made zine by InklingofThunder, an independent press run by a dear friend of mine. It is beautifully printed and crafted and has a cover that includes its own garden gate (which you can open and close!).
“Sasha and the Wilting Roses is a bittersweet story written in clear and fluid prose. I love the fairytale qualities of the work, as well as the nuances of its exploration of family dynamics through gorgeous symbolism.”
Kathryn Hemmann, DigitalTerrarium
The Collection
Tales of Sley House 2021
“Aren’t they pretty?” the Siren said. She took a final conch from the tangles of her hair, scraped off some green moss, and put it in place. “I like the complete collection. It’s just so… satisfying. Don’t you think?”
Genre: Horror
Salina became part of the crew of the Belle-Fleur to look for her brother. Life at sea is rough and full of dangers – and Salina has an important choice to make when she accidentally invites a Siren onto the ship. It’s a good thing Sirens only ever ensnare men.
“The Collection” can be found in Tales of Sley House 2021, an anthology by Sley House Publishing (edited by K. A. Hough and Trevor Williamson). These fifteen horror short stories by new up-and-coming authors are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
The Legend of Emma Sondheim
Luna Station Quarterly (Issue 44)
“You signed the contract. You’ve always known what that meant. When you join the Circus, it’s forever.”
“Yeah,” I muttered, my hand in my pocket. “Well, forever is a long time.”
“And in all that time no one,” Lumen said, “And I repeat, no one has ever managed to leave the Circus and live.”
Genre: Dark fantasy
Emma and her lover want to escape the Circus. Signing a contract for this time-travelling act is signing for life, but Emma wants her freedom. And she will go to great lengths to get it.
“The Legend of Emma Sondheim” found its home in Luna Station Quarterly, a long-standing publication that showcases short fiction by women-identifying authors. Issue 44 is dedicated to a broad collection of circus-themed stories.
Fun fact: The world of “The Legend of Emma Sondheim” is also the setting for a full-length novel I’ve been working on!
“I thought this was a novel take on the topic, and felt that Kint’s story captured the sinisterness of circuses exceptionally well.”
Sara L. Uckelman, sffreviews.com
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