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Just Published by The Wolds Within Speculative

New Speculative Fiction

New Speculative Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Speculative Fiction! My short story Errant Delivery has just been published by the good folks at The Worlds Within Speculative. Errant Delivery tells the tale of two slacker friends, Zack and Danny, an errant delivery of mysterious dope, and the serious weirdness that occurs when they smoke it. Buckle up, Boyos!

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to The Worlds Within, a great ‘Zine and a publishing first for Yours Truly. Not only will you find my New Speculative Fiction story Errant Delivery, but also a host of great reading on offer. You say you like dark fiction, strange fiction, even speculative fiction? No worries, Friends, The Worlds Within has you covered. Plus, Worlds Within is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. W00T! What are you waiting for?

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https://theworldswithin.net/

We Stand…

Together, we stand. I want to be crystal about this: I stand against ICE, against tyranny, against murdering citizens in the street. The current venal president and his lackeys are subverting the rule of law and resorting to terror and violence directed against our own citizens. These fascists want you to doubt the evidence of your own eyes and ears. Don’t fall for it! Believe what you see with your own eyes.

And…

We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of dark and speculative fiction? Thanks!

The Wrong Name

The Wrong Name

Stories from the darker edge

The Wrong Name – Stories from the Darker Edge, stories of the darkness that lies within us, and the occasional glimmer of hope that keeps us afloat in the shadows. Doppelgangers and crones, artificial and human intelligence gone wrong, murder, revenge, tragedies embraced, and fates narrowly avoided. Reluctant heroes tire of the chase and ghosts relive the past. Bodies must be disposed of, corpses arise, and dreams damned. Here is magick, for good or ill. Twenty-one tales of darkness, and the occasional glimmer of hope that keeps us afloat in the shadows. Welcome, Reader, to The Wrong Name.

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The Wrong Name gathers twenty-one of author Marco Etheridge’s best dark short stories into a single volume. These are speculative tales from the darker edge. Within these pages live characters bearing the wrong name, unrepentant, untethered, and unforgiven. Good choices are made and bad; others that are downright evil. Here are doppelgangers and crones, artificial and human intelligence gone wrong. Murder and revenge, tragedies embraced, and fates narrowly avoided. Reluctant heroes tire of the chase and ghosts relive the past. There are bodies to be disposed of, corpses arisen, and dreams damned. Here is magick, both benevolent and not. Twenty-one tales of the darkness that lies within us, and the occasional glimmer of hope that keeps us afloat in the shadows. Welcome, Reader, to The Wrong Name.
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Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2023
Length: Collected Stories
ASIN: B0C9DTRZYQ
ISBN: 9798399322612
List Price: 10.95
eBook Price: 2.99
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New Dark Fiction – A Special Bond

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Just Published by Cetera Magazine

New Dark Fiction

New Dark Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Dark Fiction! I’m thrilled to announce my short story, A Special Bond, has just been published by the good folks at Cetera Magazine. A Special Bond tells the tale of Traci, her jealous house Bot Alexandria, and the boyfriend who is the cause of the Bot’s jealousy. Creepy literary slipstream, just for you!

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to Cetera Magazine, a great ‘Zine and a publishing first for Yours Truly. Not only will you find my New Dark Fiction story A Special Bond, but also a host of great reading on offer. Cetera is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. Plus, Cetera offers a cool audio version of my story A Special Bond. W00T! What are you waiting for?

Read A Special Bond

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? As in: Please do not press this button as it will bring about the end of the world… Terry Pratchett wrote that the paint wouldn’t be dry before some dufus was scratching his/her head and saying “Huh, wonder what will happen…” No worries, mate, here’s the link:

https://www.ceteramagazine.com/

We Stand…

Together, we stand. I want to be crystal about this: I stand against ICE, against tyranny, against murdering citizens in the street. The current venal president and his lackeys are subverting the rule of law and resorting to terror and violence directed against our own citizens.

Stand! We stand together, or we fall apart.

And…

We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of flash fiction? Thanks!

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage: Two dozen flash fiction tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

A man's life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

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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 reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Broken Luggage gathers twenty-four of his best flash stories into one collection. A man’s life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. There is joy and despair, defiance and acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Welcome, Reader, to the world of Broken Luggage.

Details
Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
Format: Paperback & eBook
Length: 137 Pages
ASIN: B0B3CSJR2C
ISBN: 9798833773079
List Price: $8.95
eBook Price: $2.99
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New Dark Flash Fiction – Special Delivery

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New Dark Flash Fiction

New Dark Flash Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Dark Flash Fiction! I’m thrilled to announce my latest published flash fiction. Special Delivery tells the tale of a man named Danny, a midnight crossroads, and a letter to a dead lover. Dive into some dark flash fiction. Tip ‘o the scribbler’s lid to the editors at Blood+Honey!

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to Blood+Honey, a great ‘Zine and a publishing first for Yours Truly. Not only will you find my New Dark Flash Fiction story Special Delivery, but also a host of great reading on offer. Best of all, Blood+Honey is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. What are you waiting for?

Read Special Delivery

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? As in: Please do not press this button as it will bring about the end of the world… Terry Pratchett wrote that the paint wouldn’t be dry before some dufus was scratching his/her head and saying “Huh, wonder what will happen…” No worries, mate.

New Dark Flash Fiction

It might interest you to know, Friends and Neighbors, that Blood+Honey was named one of the ‘It’ up-and-coming literary magazines by ChillSubs. Cool, right? Here’s the link to Blood+Honey and their latest Issue:

https://www.bloodhoneylit.com

Frozen and Confused…

Hey Folks, I’m one week back in Vienna after the heat and sun of Sri Lanka to Vienna and I am NOT coping with the weather shock. Bang! Smiling Sri Lanka to frowning Austria. Smack! Thirty grad and sunny to zero grad, snow, and ice fog. Damn me to arctic hell, Friends and Neighbors. And yet the stories must go on.

Speaking of stories, don’t fall for fakes. We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of flash fiction? Thanks!

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage: Two dozen flash fiction tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

A man's life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

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 reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Broken Luggage gathers twenty-four of his best flash stories into one collection. A man’s life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. There is joy and despair, defiance and acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Welcome, Reader, to the world of Broken Luggage.

Details
Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
Format: Paperback & eBook
Length: 137 Pages
ASIN: B0B3CSJR2C
ISBN: 9798833773079
List Price: $8.95
eBook Price: $2.99
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New Literary Microfiction – Sunflowers

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Just Published by DarkWinter Literary Magazine

New Literary Microfiction

New Literary Microfiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Literary Microfiction! My very short story Sunflowers has just been published by the lovely editors at DarkWinter Literary Magazine. Sunflowers tells the tale of a painter sitting in a field of sunflowers. I’m throwing out a tip o’ the battered scribbler’s lid to the editors at DarkWinter for having faith in my work.

New Literary Microfiction

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to DarkWinter Literary Magazine, a great ‘Zine and a publishing first for Yours Truly. Not only will you find my New Literary Microfiction short story Sunflowers, but also a host of great reading on offer. Best of all, DarkWinter is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. What are you waiting for?

Read Sunflowers

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? As in: Please do not press this button as it will bring about the end of the world… Terry Pratchett wrote that the paint wouldn’t be dry before some dufus was scratching his/her head and saying “Huh, wonder what will happen…” No worries, mate. Here’s the link to DarkWinter and their latest Issue:

https://www.darkwinterlit.com/

Dazed and Confused…

Hey Folks, I’m less than 24 hours off the flight from Sri Lanka to Vienna and suffering from culture and weather shock. Bang! Smiling Sri Lanka to frowning Austria. Smack! Thirty grad and sunny to zero grad, snow, and ice fog. Damn me to arctic hell, Friends and Neighbors. And yet the stories must go on.

Speaking of stories, don’t fall for fakes. We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of literary fiction? Thanks!

Power Tools

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.

Details
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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New Literary Fiction – The Scoop

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Just Published by The Summersest Review

New Literary Fiction

New Literary Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

New Literary Fiction! My short story The Scoop has just been published by the fine folks at The Summerset Review. The Scoop tells the tale of a young journalism student, a horrific news story from the past, and the woman who is central to that story. Tip o’ the lid to the editors at The Summerset Review for having faith in my work.

Read the Story NOW!

Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to The Summerset Review, a great long-running ‘Zine with an excellent reputation. Not only will you find my New Literary Fiction short story The Scoop, but also a host of great reading on offer. Best of all, The Summerset Review is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. What are you waiting for?

Read The Scoop

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? As in: Please do not press this button as it will bring about the end of the world… Terry Pratchett wrote that the paint wouldn’t be dry before some dufus was scratching his/her head and saying “Huh, wonder what will happen…” No worries, mate. Here’s the link to The Summerset Review Winter Issue:

https://www.summersetreview.org/

The Real Story…

Hey Folks, it’s time to recognize bullshit when we see it. Don’t fall for fakes. We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of literary flash fiction? Thanks!

Power Tools

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.

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 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.

Details
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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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."

New Spec-Fiction: Closet Demon

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Just Published by Euphemism

New Spec-Fiction

New Spec-Fiction Hot off the Virtual Presses

Presenting my latest New Spec-Fiction short story: Closet Demon. This brand-new story tells the tale of a bored 3,000-year-old demon and a ten-year-old boy trapped in a troubled home. I’m super excited about this new spec-fiction story and grateful to Ivy Literary for publishing it. Of all my published stories in 2025, this might be the one I am most proud of. Certainly in the top five.

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Mash the big orange button, and you’ll be whisked away to Ivy Literary Journal, a great new ‘Zine making a splash with their second issue. Not only will you find my New Spec-Fiction short story Closet Demon, but also a host of great reading on offer. Best of all, Ivy Literary is a FREE read. That’s right, Friends and Neighbors, NO paywalls. What are you waiting for?

Read Closet Demon

Or maybe you don’t trust buttons? Maybe you’ve been reading Terry Pratchett (good idea!) and the End-of-the-World Switch. No worries, mate. Here’s the link to Ivy Literary Journal Issue Two:

https://ivyliterary.ca/category/issue-2/

Charun Knows…

Charun, our demon main character, knows bullshit when he sees it. Don’t fall for fakes. We need stories now more than ever, stories crafted by human beings, not computers. 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://bro.uxw.mybluehost.me/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. Will they never learn? Well, probably not. Even writers need to eat. So how about a dose of literary flash fiction? Thanks!

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage Collected Flash Fiction

Broken Luggage: Two dozen flash fiction tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

A man's life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning.

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 reviews, journals, and magazines in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Broken Luggage gathers twenty-four of his best flash stories into one collection. A man’s life condensed into the broken luggage that will contain it. A young woman alone in the Sonoran Desert. Memories of dangerous eggs, thunderstorms, and a gunshot man. A character tours his self-made hell. Another steps from between the pages. Parables of sand and migration A labyrinth into new love, and the remembrance of love past. These two dozen flash stories tell swift tales of love lost and love found, of darkness at the end of life, and light at the beginning. Unforgettable characters struggle against the tides and pressures of an impersonal world, and against the burdens they carry within. There is joy and despair, defiance and acceptance. The inhabitants of these pages learn who they are, and sometimes, who they are not. Welcome, Reader, to the world of Broken Luggage.

Details
Genre: Short Stories
Tags: Recommended Books, Short Stories
Publisher: Marco Etheridge Fiction
Publication Year: 2022
Format: Paperback & eBook
Length: 137 Pages
ASIN: B0B3CSJR2C
ISBN: 9798833773079
List Price: $8.95
eBook Price: $2.99
Order Now
Kobo, Nook, Apple, and More!
Buy from Amazon
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."

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