A New Short story

Milo’s Wish – A New Short Story

My short story Milo’s Wish has just been published by the lovely editors at Iceblink Literary. This newest published story revisits the myth of King Midas, and the dangers of getting all that one wishes for.

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Iceblink Lit is a great new online ‘Zine. This is the inaugural issue of Iceblink, and I am honored to have my story Milo’s Wish featured in these lovely pages. Iceblink Lit offers a cool flip-book format, so the online reading experience is just like a real magazine. Issue One contains other literary treats besides my latest story. Please do give them a read!

After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of the great literary treats on offer at Iceblink Lit. There’s lots more to read besides my latest story. Iceblink features short fiction, poetry, and more. There is great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Here is the link:

https://www.iceblinklit.com/issue1

Busy Spring Bees…

Bees are buzzing, My Bodacious Readers, and the trees are budding. March is just around the corner, and the literary buzz is, well, buzzing. February saw the creation of a classic Sci-Fi story, simian horror, and future dystopian satire. There is some classic literary fiction coming as well. More stories! More submissions! And, hopefully, more acceptances. Stay tuned to the MEF blog for all the latest. What’s New In Marco’s World is here:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

Ready for Some Spring Reading?

U6 Stories – Vienna Underground Tales

Every train carries a story.

The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The silver and red trains carry stories, many stories. A woman mourns her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. Eighteen tales of love lost and found, of the darkness within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

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About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than seventy reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. U6 Stories gathers eighteen of his best short stories into one collection. The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The trains transport more than people. Each silver and red carriage carries stories, many stories. A woman mourns the death of her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. These eighteen stories tell tales of love lost and love found, of the darkness that lies within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
ASIN: B0BLLQN8WB
ISBN: 9798362399221
List Price: 8.95
eBook Price: 2.99

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A New Short Story

A New Short Story – Kilometer 282

My story Kilometer 282 has just been published by the fine online ‘Zine Arlington Literary Journal. Kilometer 282 is an examination of the turning points and milestones in one man’s life. There are many important mile posts in our lives, but we often do not see them until they are long past.

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Arlington Literary Journal is a great online ‘Zine. Look for Issue 174, where you’ll find my story Kilometer 282. Just scroll on down the page a bit. Issue 174 contains other literary treats besides my latest story. Please do give them a read!

Read Kilometer 282

After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of the great literary treats on offer at Arlington Literary Journal. There’s lots more to read besides my scribbles. ArLiJo features short fiction, poetry, and more. There is great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Here is the link:

https://www.arlijo.com/

Craziness and the Buds of Spring…

Spring is in the air, My Lovely Readers, and the trees are budding. February is almost gone, yet we’ve already seen an accepted poem, two new accepted stories, and more to come. The bees are beginning to buzz, and I am buzzing right along with them. This month has seen some classic Sci-Fi, a solid horror story, and some future dystopian satire. More of genre fiction, I say. Let the editors weep and tear their thinning hair. I care not! Stay tuned to the MEF blog for all the latest. What’s New In Marco’s World is here:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

You Say You Want More?

Did someone bemoan their lack of short stories? Fear not, Good Readers! How about your very own copy of my latest short story collection:

U6 Stories – Vienna Underground Tales

Every train carries a story.

The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The silver and red trains carry stories, many stories. A woman mourns her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. Eighteen tales of love lost and found, of the darkness within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

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About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than seventy reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. U6 Stories gathers eighteen of his best short stories into one collection. The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The trains transport more than people. Each silver and red carriage carries stories, many stories. A woman mourns the death of her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. These eighteen stories tell tales of love lost and love found, of the darkness that lies within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
ASIN: B0BLLQN8WB
ISBN: 9798362399221
List Price: 8.95
eBook Price: 2.99

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Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A New Short Story

A New Short Story – The Digger

My short story The Digger, just published by the lovely online ‘Zine Flora Fiction. The Digger tells the tale of an ex-convict, the Missouri farmland he has been torn from, and the ghosts left behind by his family. This is literary fiction in the time-honored tradition of Southern Gothic.

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Flora Fiction is a great online ‘Zine. There is a section for new stories, where you’ll find my story The Digger. Just scroll on down the page a bit. There is also a complied magazine, complete with a handy flip-reader.

Read The Digger

After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of Flora Fiction, including Issue Three. There’s lots more on offer besides my scribbles. Flora Fiction features short fiction, poetry, and more. There is a lot of great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Here is the link:

https://florafiction.com/

Poesy and Deep Space…

The New Year is well-on, My Lovely Readers, and things are getting lively. February is young and short, yet we’ve already seen an accepted poem, and a rash of new stories. You say editors want reality? I say, damn reality! We’re heading out into deep space for some classic Sci-Fi! We needed a bit of genre fiction! Let the editors can pick it apart and a pox on their bums! Stay tuned to the MEF blog for all the latest. What’s New In Marco’s World is here:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

More Stories!

Did someone bemoan their lack of short stories? Fear not, Good Readers! How about your very own copy of my latest short story collection:

U6 Stories – Vienna Underground Tales

Every train carries a story.

The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The silver and red trains carry stories, many stories. A woman mourns her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. Eighteen tales of love lost and found, of the darkness within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Order Now!

About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than seventy reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. U6 Stories gathers eighteen of his best short stories into one collection. The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The trains transport more than people. Each silver and red carriage carries stories, many stories. A woman mourns the death of her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. These eighteen stories tell tales of love lost and love found, of the darkness that lies within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
ASIN: B0BLLQN8WB
ISBN: 9798362399221
List Price: 8.95
eBook Price: 2.99

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Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A New Short Story

A New Short Story – Exit and Entrance

My short story Exit and Entrance has just been published by the collective online ‘Zine Contemporary Jo. This latest story tells the tale of an old woman dying, a new baby waiting to be born, and the man that connects them.

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After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of Contemporary Jo Issue Two. There’s lots more on offer besides my scribbles. Contemporary Jo features short fiction, poetry, and more. There is a lot of great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Here is the link:

https://www.contemporaryjo.com/read-the-magazine

Deadlines and Doom…

A New Year, My Lovely Readers, and I’d love to say that 2023 has turned over a new leaf, that all of the weirdness is gone, but that just ain’t so. In reality, it looks as if the Vortex of Crazy (VoC) is getting stronger and spinning faster. Here at MEF, we’ve got the Vortex of Deadlines, the Old VoD. That sucker is looming on the horizon. Three new stories, including a monster novella length Sci-Fi, and all of them due before first of February First! Will our plucky scribbler survive? Stay tuned to the MEF blog and find out. What’s New In Marco’s World is here:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

More Stories!

Did someone bemoan their lack of short stories? Fear not, Good Readers! How about your very own copy of my latest short story collection:

U6 Stories – Vienna Underground Tales

Every train carries a story.

The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The silver and red trains carry stories, many stories. A woman mourns her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. Eighteen tales of love lost and found, of the darkness within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Order Now!

About the Book

Marco Etheridge is a writer of fiction, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His stories have been published in more than seventy reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. U6 Stories gathers eighteen of his best short stories into one collection. The U6 is one line of the Vienna underground transit system. The trains transport more than people. Each silver and red carriage carries stories, many stories. A woman mourns the death of her musical lover, and a man discovers his courage. A Syrian family flees to a fragile new beginning, and a young man helps circus performers during a pandemic. Lovers rediscover each other after decades apart, and a man finds a father he never knew. A contract is broken, and neighbors defend their own. These eighteen stories tell tales of love lost and love found, of the darkness that lies within us, and the glimmering light that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. Welcome, Reader, to the stories of the U6.

Details

Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
ASIN: B0BLLQN8WB
ISBN: 9798362399221
List Price: 8.95
eBook Price: 2.99

Order Now

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Preview

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A New Short Story

A New Short Story – GTO

My short story GTO has just been published by the wonderful online ‘Zine Hotch Potch. The latest story tells the tale of a cancer survivor at the end of one road, his unexpected inheritance, and the possibility of a new path forward.

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Read GTO

After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of Hotch Potch Volume One Issue Two. There’s lots more on offer besides my scribbles. Hotch Potch features short fiction, art, even an interview with a guest artist. There is a lot of great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Download your very own copy for FREE. No sign-ups, no gimmicks! BookFunnel ensures that all download are safe and groovy. Here is the link:

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Nervous Cats…

Well, Friends and Neighbors, I’d love to tell you that the New Year has dawned all peaceful and rosy, but that just ain’t so. In reality, the New Year is as nervous as a skittish kitty in a room full of rocking chairs. There’s a new ‘Zine to kick into the cold world, more stories, poems, plays. It’s a vortex of goofiness! Want to learn more? Find out more and keep up-to-date by following the MEF blog:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/

A New Short Story

A New Short Story – Falling Ice

My short story Falling Ice has just been published by the wonderful online ‘Zine Hotch Potch. This latest story tells the tale of a lonely man haunted by his past, an abandoned room, and his hope for a single glimpse of his estranged son.

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Read Falling Ice

After you enjoy my latest story, why not browse the rest of Hotch Potch Volume One Issue Two. There’s lots more on offer besides my scribbles. Hotch Potch features short fiction, art, even an interview with a guest artist. There is a lot of great content awaiting your hungry reader eyes. I think you’ll dig it! Download your very own copy for FREE. No sign-ups, no gimmicks! BookFunnel ensures that all download are safe and groovy. Here is the link:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/78o16q1cd9

Two Hats for the New Year

The New Year shines bright and rosy at the outset. Would that it would remain so. I wish I could tell you that my sole devotion churning out new stories, new poems, and new scripts. In reality, I’m wearing two hats these days, my editor’s hat and my writer’s beanie. At the mo, the big ol’ writer lid is falling down over my eyes. It’s madness, but a good sort of madness! What the hell am I talking about? Find out more and keep up-to-date by following the MEF blog:

https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/whats-new-in-marcos-world-the-blog/