Romance, passion, love, war, deceit, history, murder, mystery, happy, tragic, magic, sweet and short, these brilliant tales of just about everything have something for everyone and everything for someone. Some of the best new short story fiction is to be found within the pages of this dazzling new book. A thoroughly riveting read.
Author Archives: Ray Taylor
Coming soon
You too will believe you are running with the wolfpack Publication date to be announced soon! Details and sample chapters to read
Trust
“Tell me everything you know.” “Yes, I will talk, but please, please, don’t shoot me.” “Tell me everything, and you will live.” “You promise not to kill me?” “Of course, I promise. Why would I want to kill you after you have helped me?” “Okay, the traitor in your family is your wife’s cousin?” “Really?Continue reading “Trust”
Scar
“Gifted, highly-talented and supremely motivated.”Each member of the interview panel nodded their agreement, as the Chairman continued. “We have all read her excellent work on post-trauma reconstruction in The Journal.” Again, the panel agreed.“She is without doubt the most eminent surgeon in her field,” added one of the panel members.“Indeed,” said the Chairman. “More importantly,Continue reading “Scar”
Tribe
Gaius Julius stood, overlooking the Northern Sea, with his friend Marcus Antonius. It was a bright, clear day and they could see the white cliffs of the land beyond. “I will have it, Marcus.” “Gaius, you have just conquered the Gauls. Must you possess the world, entire?” “They say it is a land of tinContinue reading “Tribe”
A big sleep
Sedna made the final approach, unaware of her proximity to the icy, rocky comet. Her solitary mission, the first comet walk in history. Suspended animation was necessary for the three-year flight, to preserve water and oxygen, and protect the astronaut from the effects of isolation until she could be reawakened. Approaching too fast, the craftContinue reading “A big sleep”
Out now! Dimensions of the Wild West
Out now! Volume One includes Mathilda and The Brothers of Logan County by Raymond G. TaylorVolume One: https://amzn.to/3sqPkfbVolume Two out now! Includes Ghost Riders, Joker Jones and the Asteroid and West by Raymond G. TaylorVolume Two: https://amzn.to/3glB8l6
Beginning
“Lili, you have a look in your eye.” “Oh, Margaret, he was so… dishy.” “Wasn’t he just, but do you think it’s quite right, you being just 13?” “He gave me the shivers when I saw him. Imagine, a sailor too.” “Oh dear, what would Crawfie say?” “Margaret, she must never know.” “Well, dear sister,Continue reading “Beginning”
The Broken Jar
It was the one item we were told never to touch. It stood there in its place of honour, an arched recess in the wall of the kitchen where we would sit and eat our breakfast during that long, hot summer. A brown, dirty-looking earthenware jar with a broken handle and glue marks showing aroundContinue reading “The Broken Jar”
Outcast episode two
As she basked in watery winter sunshine, Elha the she-wolf, rested. With eyes half closed as she lay in a depression in the snow, digesting the huge quantity of meat she had consumed, Elha was comforted by the feeling that she now had food enough inside her to last for some days to come ifContinue reading “Outcast episode two”
