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Pot Luck

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:44:57 -0400

Creature horror fiction short story set on the wild seas of Alaska. A daring crew brave the weather, facing both nature and the monsters that lurk below decks.

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Half-life

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:40:57 -0400

A fiction realism short story set in London. Jane battles chronic illness, but finds solace in music. An exploration of mental wellbeing and community.

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Hot Heads

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:39:38 -0400

Fast paced horror fiction tale with humorous twists. Two runners get lost mid race but can't let the competition go. So they take chilli peppers next level.

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The Listener's: Part 2

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:38:15 -0400

Part 2. Gifted twins set out on an epic journey across a spectacular world where music is the source of life. 2-part fantasy fiction tale with a musical twist.

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The Listener's: Part 1

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:34:33 -0400

Epic fantasy fiction with a musical twist. Follow twins Phthalo and Sienna as they journey through their symphonic homeland, searching always for the source of the sound.

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The Last Werewolf

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:31:50 -0400

Modern horror short story set in picture perfect English countryside. A hapless postman is more than he seems - a werewolf with good intentions.

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A Beginner's Guide to Crochet

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:23:44 -0400

A speculative fantasy story centred on a security guard with a cosy new hobby. But will his relaxing pastime get him into more trouble than he can handle?

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To Demon's Land

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:21:59 -0400

One traveller's greatest fears are brought to life as he boards the famous Tasmanian ferry and begins a nightmare journey on open ocean. Short horror fiction with dark humour twists.

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Tongue-tied

Heather Stewart — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:19:44 -0400

Crime, obsession and romance blur in this dark and spicy tale. A female mercenary born without a tongue turns to crime to steal ones for herself. Get ready to lap this one up!

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New short story available!

Heather Stewart — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The latest in the Mayday Mysteries series is out! This will be the last one in the current season, to continue next year. Each story is standalone, so no worries if you haven't read the others. Sci-fi short stories centred around aviation - think The X-Files meets Air Crash Investigation! Read on Medium or Substack. Mayday Mysteries 1&2 are free to read.

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