Aftermath short story by Iris Carden It is a strange group of beings who are gathered in the burrow on the border between reality and unreality. There is Orsinius Wishlet, a wisp, short and bald with over-large pointed ears. He is a reformed kleptomaniac, and a hoarder, and this burrow, his home, is cluttered with…… Continue reading Aftermath
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Trouble
Trouble short story by Iris Carden Orsinius Wishlet was at home in his burrow on the border between reality and unreality. It was cluttered with all of the many things he had stolen and hoarded in his long time as a thief. Now that he spent so much time among humans Orsinius knew that many…… Continue reading Trouble
Haunted
Haunted short story by Iris Carden Gavin’s hand shook as he picked up his coffee cup to drink. “What did you want to talk about?” his cousin, Senior Agent Jo Burns of the Human Defence Unit, asked. “When I said I was going to become a paranormal investigator, you were the only one who didn’t…… Continue reading Haunted
Rose
Rose short story by Iris Carden A card arrived at the HDU addressed personally to Senior Agent Jo Burns. The front of the card was black, with a red rose drawn in glitter. On the back was the message: “The Order of the Rose requests your attendance.” An address, and a time that night followed…… Continue reading Rose
A Strange Request
A Strange Request short story by Iris Carden The tall, gaunt woman in the long black dress swept through the quiet outer Brisbane street. She smiled slightly on overhearing a youthful voice say, “Boomer goth.” The teenager had no idea. Entering the nondescript bookshop, the woman ignored the bored cashier and walked purposefully to the…… Continue reading A Strange Request
Rock
Listen to this post as a podcast Rock short story by Iris Carden Settle in, dear reader, while I tell you the strange tale of Paula, who thought her opinion mattered more than anyone else’s. Paula was famous, mostly for expressing herself very loudly and offensively. Her long-suffering assistant Carol did her best to regulate…… Continue reading Rock
Wine
Wine short story by Iris Carden I had ten bodies in cold storage at the time, all from the legit side of the business. Ten bodies. Three families. Three cars. One accident. One Christmas party. God knows how many bottles of plonk. Thee funerals each of multiple family members between Christmas and New Year. Merry…… Continue reading Wine
Boxing Day
Boxing Day short story by Iris Carden Settle in dear reader while I tell you the story of Betty who was under-appreciated and wished for a different life. Christmas Day had been the usual chaos. Betty had cooked for her own two children, her husband, her brother, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, her father, and a…… Continue reading Boxing Day
Yowie
Yowie short story by Iris Carden Trainee Agent Harry Smythe arrived into the office early, and was shocked to discover a large ape-like creature mopping the office floor. He stood frozen to the spot, staring at the creature, not knowing what he should do. Agent Marissa Tyler arrived. “Still working?” she said to the creature.…… Continue reading Yowie
Green
Green short story by Iris Carden Senior Agent Jo Burns received a phone call from the HDU’s police contact Inspector David Webber. “We’ve got a lost child for you,” David said. “When did we become responsible for lost children?” Jo asked. “When the kid’s green.” “Green?” “Green. Green skin. Green hair. Green eyes. Speaks, but…… Continue reading Green
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