Just Published at Literally Stories

Sonny’s Shadow – New Spec-Fiction

Sonny’s Shadow – New Spec-Fiction. Stories do not sleep, even when I am traveling in Poland. A fistful of tales have gone live whilst we were wandering about. Sonny’s Shadow is the first of them, a tale of heroes: a hero lost and a hero gone bad. When the world doesn’t need a hero anymore, things can go horribly wrong. The story contains a backdrop from a popular video game, but that is our dirty little secret. Leila at Literally stories had this to say: “Marco is a valued force against reality.” I will take that compliment any day!

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Literally Stories is a great print and online literary magazine that continues to support my work. You can share and support their fine efforts (and Indie Authors such as Yours Truly). How? It’s simple, just visit their site and enjoy a FREE read! Sure, they’re featuring my story Sonny’s Shadow, but there are tons of other fine literary treats as well. Just mash the link below.

Read Sonnys Shadow

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Sonny’s Shadow by Marco Etheridge

More Stories Hot on the Heels…

Speaking of speculation, I’m wondering how the hell I’m going to keep all these new stories from busting up the furniture. I was only two weeks in Poland, but in that time, four stories have gone live. This is but the first of them. Good readers, I’m barely keeping my head above this flood of words. As a result, 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!

Just Published at Literally Stories

The Fall Guy – New Noir Fiction

The Fall Guy – New Noir Fiction. My latest short story, The Fall Guy, has just been published by the illustrious editors at Literally Stories. We’re talking Noir here, the genre of tough guys and sneaky dames. This is a whodunnit tale that uses an Agatha Christie setting and a Raymond Chandler style. For example, picture Sam Spade wandering into an English country house and you’re there. Hats off to Literally Stories for their on-going support of my scribbles.

Read the Story Now!

Literally Stories is a great print and online literary magazine that continues to support my work. You can share and support their fine efforts (and Indie Authors such as Yours Truly). How? It’s simple, just visit their site and enjoy a FREE read! Sure, they’re featuring my story The Fall Guy, but there are tons of other fine literary treats as well. Just mash the link below.

Read The Fall Guy

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The Fall Guy by Marco Etheridge

Stories and More Stories…

Speaking of Noir fiction, I need a damn detective to keep track of the happenings around here. MEF is busier than big asses at Walmart on Black Friday. Stories just gone live, more stories going live. Good readers, I’m barely staying afloat on this flood of words. As a result, 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!

Just Published at In Parentheses

A Matter of Character – New Short Fiction

A Matter of Character – New Short Fiction. My latest short story, A Matter of Character, has just been published by In Parentheses Magazine. A Matter of Character is the story of a man sentenced to death by the very characters he himself created. This is my third accepted story with In Parentheses and I am very grateful to the editors for their continued support.

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In Parentheses is a great print and online literary magazine that has consistently supported my work. You can share and support their fine efforts (and Indie Authors such as Yours Truly). How? It’s simple, just visit their site and enjoy a FREE read! Not only do you get to read my story A Matter of Character, but there are lots of other fine literary treats as well. Just mash the link below.

Read A Matter of Character

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“A Matter of Character” by M. Etheridge

Still More Stories Coming Your Way!

Things are going gangbusters here at MEF. I’m busier than a long-tailed cat in a rocking chair contest. Four stories have gone live in as many weeks. Another will go live on June 16th. As a result, 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!

New Fiction and a Podcast from Zoetic Press

A Parable of Sand – New Story and Podcast!

A Parable of Sand – New Story and Podcast from Zoetic Press! My latest flash fiction story A Parable of Sand has just been released as a podcast at Alphanumeric, brought to you by the fine folks at Zoetic Press. A Parable of Sand is the story of a clan of humans gathered around a campfire listening to an oft-repeated tale. This story is offered as a free read or, better yet, a finely-crafted podcast. Please give it a listen! @ZoeticPress

Read or Listen to the Story Now!

Zoetic Press is a great Indie Press. Not only do they support Indie Authors, but they put out great podcasts as well. You can you read my latest story, but you can also hear my story A Parable of Sand read aloud. The production values are super, with excellent voice talent and cool background music. Please share and support their fine efforts by visiting the Zoetic Press site today. Just mash the big button below.

Read or Listen to the Story!

Or, if you’re button phobic, here is the link to my story at Zoetic Press. Your free read (or Podcast!) is standing by, so what are you waiting for?

https://www.zoeticpress.com/alphanumeric/2021/5/4/a-parable-of-sand

Still More Stories Coming Your Way!

Busy, busy, busy here at MEF. Badgers, Bokononists, Bees: That’s how busy we are. Four stories have gone live in the last three weeks. Two more will go live in June. As a result, 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!

Just Published at Literally Stories

The Weight of Return – New Short Fiction

The Weight of Return – New Short Fiction from Literally Stories. My short story, The Weight of Return, has just been published by the wonderful editors at Literally Stories. This is the story of a thug who became a hero and was banished for his trouble. He returns from banishment, and the powers-that-be are not pleased. Literally Stories is a free read, so what are you waiting for? Huge Shout-out to the LS editors for having faith in my stories, and thanks to all of you for being readers!!

Read the Story Now!

Literally Stories is a great online literary magazine that has consistently supported my work. You can share and support their fine efforts (and Indie Authors such as Yours Truly) by visiting the site today. Not only do you get to read my story The Weight of Return, but the ‘Zine is chock-full of other fine literary treats. Just mash the link below.

Read The Weight of Return

Or, if you’re button phobic, here is the link to Literally Stories, where you can read my latest story The Weight of Return. Your free read is standing by, so what are you waiting for?

The Weight of Return by Marco Etheridge

More Stories Coming Your Way!

Times have never been busier at MEF. I’m busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest. Three stories have gone live in the last three weeks. Another will go live on June 1st. As a result, 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!

New Literary Fiction from Red Weather

Between the Pages – A New Short Story

Between the Pages – A New Short Story for you, my savvy readers. My latest short story Between the Pages has just been published by Red Weather, the Literary magazine of Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Any fans of the cult flick The Big Lebowski will no doubt recognize the name of Moorhead, MN. Between the Pages is the tale of two characters in a noir detective story, and what happens to them when the reader stops reading. And, as should always be, I’m offering up a huge shout-out to the faculty and student staff at Red Weather and to you, my bodacious readers!

Order Your Copy Now!

Red Weather is a literary magazine put out by the students and faculty of Minnesota State University, Moorhead. You can support their fine efforts (and Indie Authors such as Yours Truly) by pre-ordering your fine copy today. Not only do you get to read my story Between the Pages, but the magazine is chock-full of other fine literary treats. You can pre-order your very own copy by mashing the link below.

Order Red Weather

Or, if you’re button phobic, here is the link to pre-order your copy of Red Weather, which includes my latest story Between the Pages. Your copy is standing by, so what are you waiting for?

https://mnstatetickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2962&p=1

More Stories Coming Your Way!

Times have never been busier than they are right now here at MEF. Besides Between the Pages, there are three more stories going live in the next three weeks. As a result, 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!