by Joan Grey | Oct 3, 2024 | Shorts and Snippets
Red Rabbits Joan Grey *** Leo paused as he came back to his desk. A hint of red peeked out from under the bland manila folders piled in front of his computer. Another note. He glanced around the office, but everyone was focused on their own work. Who is leaving these?...
by Joan Grey | Aug 20, 2024 | Shorts and Snippets
New Boss In Town Joan Grey *** New Boss In Town Rowan crawled from under the bed, dragging out the last of Marc’s dirty clothes. Behind him, Marc sniffled, but kept shoving things into the three new duffle bags Rowan had bought. “That’s the last of it.” Rowan...
by Joan Grey | Jun 10, 2024 | Shorts and Snippets
Death Has No Hold On Us Joan Grey *** The wine tastes odd. Bitter. Johann glances at the glass, but the wine looks normal. Pale gold, reflections of the multicolored lights flashing in the liquid. Narrowing his eyes, he sets the glass down on a nearby table and moves...
by joangrey | Aug 24, 2023 | Shorts and Snippets
Prompt: I woke up in pitch black after a risky but necessary operation. The bedside clock said 404. *** The first thing I heard was beeping. Repeated, regular, like it had been going on forever. My fucking alarm. I groped for my phone, but my arm wouldn’t move. That...
by joangrey | Mar 26, 2019 | Shorts and Snippets
I’m working on the outline for what looks to be a several book series set in a slightly altered version of our universe, one in which there are many Echoes of worlds, each with their own rules and people. ‘Magical’ Doors allow those who can use them...
