Dark Fiction – Epistles to the Horsemen. My hybrid story Epistles to the Horsemen has just been published by the good folks at 7th Circle Pyrite. Epistles to the Horsemen is written as a series of letters from one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse to his three companions. The genre is epistolary fiction. Put on your Dark Hat, kids. This one gets black.
Needless to say, everyone loves a good read. There is no doubt that 7th Circle Pyrite is a great mix of stories, poetry, and more. And these fine folks aren’t afraid of going dark. Besides reading my story (yes please!) you can peruse current and back issues at:
In our last few installments, I mentioned that July has been shaping up to be a bit frantic. Please disregard all of my prior statements. This July borders on the abyss. Seven (count ’em, seven!) stories accepted so far this month. There are so many stories going live, I must admit I almost missed The Epsitles of the Horsemen. And that would be a shame, because I would not want you, my fine readers, to miss this dark treat.
That’s it, Lovely Readers! I hope you enjoy this latest bit of dark fiction. Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:
But whoa there, I forgot to plug a book. Hey, I gotta make a coin or two. Ahem, You say you need a good dose of summer reading? Never fear, Readers, MEF has your back. In fact, how about a great collection of short stories? That’s right, folks, it’s here! Indeed, hot off the presses, Power Tools awaits your hungry reader eyes:
Power Tools
There are moments in life when having the right tool makes all the difference.
An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
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 eighty reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Power Tools gathers twenty-one of his best short stories into one collection. An elderly woman sets out alone on a journey into a new life. Two soldiers in a bunker share candy and memories. A widower takes on the Supreme Court with a robot. Grief is sung over the cobbled streets of Valletta. Two old heroes question their purpose. These stories tell tales of love lost and found, of the fight for justice, and the glimmering flame of hope that keeps us afloat. Unforgettable characters push back against the crushing weight of the world and shoulder the burdens they carry within. Love, laugh, dance, weep; these are the stories of Power Tools.
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Marco Etheridge
Marco Etheridge is a writer of prose, an occasional playwright, and a part-time poet. He lives and writes in Vienna, Austria. His work has been featured in over one hundred reviews and journals across Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. His story “Power Tools” has been nominated for Best of the Web for 2023. “Power Tools” is Marco’s latest collection of short fiction. When he isn’t crafting stories, Marco is a contributing editor for a new ‘Zine called Hotch Potch. In his other life, Marco travels the world with his lovely wife Sabine. Website: https://www.marcoetheridgefiction.com/