False Flags and True Hearts – New Literary Fiction

Just Published by The Orange Rose

New Literary Fiction! My short story False Flags and True Hearts has just been published by the lovely editors at The Orange Rose. False Flags and True Hearts tells the tale of Kemo and Sabe, who waylay walking tours in Vienna and lead them astray. The genre is part literary fiction, part travelogue.

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You can read my New Literary Fiction False Flags and True Hearts in The Orange Rose Literary Magazine. Bonus: The Orange Rose is a free read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, no paywalls. I’m proud to be a small part of this fine Lit Mag. Many thanks to the hard-working editors! Mash the Big Orange Button (BOB) and you’re on your way.

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? Can’t say as I blame you. No worries, My Lovelies, here’s the link:

https://theorangeroselitmag.com/2026/06/30/issue-6/

Human Stories… by Humans

As we plunge forward (leap blindly?) into the age of AI-generated pap, please remember, we need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings. So, how will you know when a new story breaks? Glad you asked, Friends. Read On! Drum roll and… Meanwhile, don’t miss any upcoming stories. You can stay tuned for all the latest by following the MEF blog:

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

And finally, with your indulgence, allow me a blatant book plug. Yes, I know, pesky artists wanting to get paid for their work. Even writers need to eat. So how about a full dose of literary fiction? Power Tools, my collection of short fiction, is chick full of literary treats. Buy a book today. Thanks!

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.

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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 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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Genre: Literary Fiction
Tag: Literary Fiction
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2024
ASIN: B0CXMV1HS4
ISBN: 9798884290907
List Price: 11.95
eBook Price: 3.99

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