Rapturous – New Slipstream Fiction

Just Published at Literally Stories

Rapturous – New Slipstream Fiction

Rapturous – New Slipstream Fiction. My latest short story has just been published by the illustrious editors at Literally Stories. Our story opens on a bright Easter Sunday. But what’s this? The Rapture is upon the world! Well, sort of. It’s a partial rapture anyway. There is also an unconventional love story, harmless zombies in period costume, and a great many embarrassed and tongue-tied religious leaders. Whether you choose Rom-Com, costumed undead, or apocalyptic day of semi-reckoning, it’s all here for your reading giggles.

What the Editor Hugh Cron has to say:

Hi Marco,
What really impresses me is that you have taken on two self-prompts and made a cracking fist of them. And lets be honest they have not been the easiest. I am so impressed by your imagination and ability to take these topics on.
There is a sweetness to this and the acceptance was quite clever due to how quiet the religious leaders were. To me they didn’t have a clue what was going on and for once didn’t make up what they wanted to be heard. I thought that part was very subtle but actually quite cutting.

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Cresting the Wave…

Speaking of surfing, I think we’ve managed to ride out this wave of stories. Four new stories in two weeks! There are two more stories heading your way this month, but for the moment let’s have a drink and a sammie. It goes without saying that you should stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. Be well and safe, my wonderful readers!

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/