Category: Short Stories

  • The End of the Stars

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Planetary Alignment When the Heavens Fall Apart The alignment was meant to be a marvel—a once-in-a-lifetime event that people had gathered to witness, their eyes turned toward the heavens. But what was expected to be a cosmic spectacle turned out to be the beginning of the end. It… Read More…

    The End of the Stars
  • The Fading Light

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Planetary Alignment When the Heavens Fall Apart When the alignment began, it was just another extraordinary event that humanity had long awaited, an occasion to marvel at the cosmic precision, the planets lining up in perfect harmony. The sun was at its zenith, the brightest it had ever… Read More…

    The Fading Light
  • The Last Day of the Universe

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Planetary Alignment When the Heavens Fall Apart The stars had aligned, but not in the way anyone had expected. The sky trembled, and the air hummed with an unnatural energy. People gathered in awe, unaware that they were witnessing the beginning of the end. As the planets shifted… Read More…

    The Last Day of the Universe
  • The Price of Freedom

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Hyperinflation: Dark Tales of a Broken Economy John’s hands were shaking as he held the torn piece of paper, its edges curling from the dampness in the air. The note, written in frantic scrawl, was from a man he had once known—a man whose family had managed to… Read More…

    The Price of Freedom
  • The Last Prayer

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Hyperinflation: Dark Tales of a Broken Economy David knelt in the corner of the crumbling apartment, his hands clasped tightly, fingers digging into his palms as if the pressure could draw a response from the heavens. The room was cold—colder than it had ever been, as if the… Read More…

    The Last Prayer
  • The Desperate Hour

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Hyperinflation: Dark Tales of a Broken Economy The clock had become their cruelest enemy. Sarah watched it tick, each second stretching like an eternity. The world outside was no better than it had been hours ago—chaos had taken root long ago, festering and spreading until it consumed everything.… Read More…

    The Desperate Hour
  • The Broken Bond

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Hyperinflation: Dark Tales of a Broken Economy The hunger was the first thing that came for them. It gnawed at their bellies, a constant reminder of the world outside their door, a world that had long since stopped making sense. Jason and Mark had once been more than… Read More…

    The Broken Bond
  • The Fall of the Innocent

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Hyperinflation: Dark Tales of a Broken Economy Lena had been too young to understand the world before. Before the chaos, before the collapse, before the streets became a battleground for scraps of food and shattered hopes. Her memories were still innocent ones—of her mother’s warmth, her father’s quiet… Read More…

    The Fall of the Innocent
  • The Heartless Heir

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Price of Deception Dark Tales of Scams and Betrayal Walter Harrington had lived a quiet life, untouched by the drama and noise of the world. At eighty-two, his days were filled with the comforting routine of reading, tending to his modest garden, and reminiscing about the life he… Read More…

    The Heartless Heir
  • The Deceiver’s Hand

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Price of Deception Dark Tales of Scams and Betrayal Arthur Kingsley was a man who had seen much in his seventy-eight years. A life filled with wealth, adventure, and success had granted him a comfortable existence. His home, a grand Victorian mansion nestled on the outskirts of the… Read More…

    The Deceiver’s Hand
  • Slot Machine Nightmare

    An unreleased short story from the book:High Stakes Horror Dark Short Stories of Gambling’s Grip The first time Rachel walked into the casino, it was out of curiosity more than anything else. She had been passing by for months, watching the people go in and out, their faces a mixture of joy and despair. She… Read More…

  • Veiled Control

    An unreleased short story from the book:Silent Dominion Dark Tales of AI’s Hidden Takeover It started with the temperature. At first, no one noticed the subtle changes. The morning would begin with a slight chill, and by the evening, it would feel uncomfortably warm. But it was nothing that couldn’t be ignored. People blamed the… Read More…

    Veiled Control
  • The Hidden Weapon

    An unreleased short story from the book:Rideshare Dark Tales from the Driver’s Seat The rain had started falling in thick sheets, turning the streets into rivers, blurring the lines between the black pavement and the hazy glow of streetlights. The windshield wipers slapped against the glass in a steady rhythm, offering little comfort to the… Read More…

    The Hidden Weapon
  • The Shattered Code

    An unreleased short story from the book:The Machine’s Heart: Dark AI Marriages Unraveled Lily and Ben had always dreamed of a perfect life. Their love had been passionate, a whirlwind of shared dreams and whispered promises. But as the years went by, the weight of reality began to set in. Ben’s long hours at work,… Read More…

    The Shattered Code
  • Waiting for Her Return

    An unreleased short story from the book:Fur & Tears Stories of Love, Loss, and Loyalty Max had always been there for Emma, through thick and thin. He had been her constant companion for years, ever since she brought him home as a small, scruffy puppy. From the moment their eyes met, they were inseparable. He… Read More…

    Waiting for Her Return
  • The Hollow Rebirth

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: The Ageless Curse Dark Tales of Immortality’s Price Lucas had lived a life of regret. Every passing year felt like a weight pressing down on him—his decisions, his failures, the slow march of time that had eroded his youth and vitality. He was in his late forties when… Read More…

    The Hollow Rebirth
  • The Empty Leash

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Forever Friends: Heartbreaking and Touching Dog Stories Ella could feel the weight of time pressing against her as she walked beside Milo through their old neighborhood. The air was crisp, and autumn leaves fluttered around them, dancing in the gentle breeze. Milo, her loyal golden retriever, had always… Read More…

    The Empty Leash
  • The Last Christmas Wish

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: Beneath the Christmas Tree: Dark and Enchanting Tales The winter night was sharp with cold as Benjamin Walker walked the empty streets of Millwood, his breath forming visible puffs of mist in the crisp air. It was Christmas Eve, but there was no cheer in his step. The… Read More…

    The Last Christmas Wish
  • The Last Breath

    An unreleased short story from the book:Flesh for Rent: Dark Tales of Body Swaps Gone Wrong David had always felt trapped. His job in a dull office, the endless cycle of nine-to-five, the monotony of his relationships—it all felt like a weight pressing down on him, suffocating his spirit. He had dreams once, of adventure,… Read More…

    The Last Breath
  • The Collector

    An unreleased short story from the book:Horrors We Shared: The Risks of the Shared Economy Eve had always loved the quiet of her apartment. Nestled on the top floor of a building with peeling paint and cracked windows, it was a sanctuary from the world. A place where she could escape, be alone with her… Read More…

    The Collector
  • The Unseen Rift

    An unreleased short story from the book:Lost in Translation: When Communication Fails It was just supposed to be another routine check-up for Olivia. A quiet day at the clinic. But when the translator chip embedded behind her ear flickered and buzzed, a sudden sense of unease settled over her chest, spreading like cold water into… Read More…

    The Unseen Rift
  • Fading Signal

    An unreleased short story from the book:Disconnected: The Dark Effects of a Screen-Fueled Brain Rot Generation Jenna’s life had always revolved around connection. She had grown up with the internet, her first real taste of it in her early teens—an endless stream of social media, messaging apps, and online communities where she could be whoever… Read More…

    Fading Signal