Short Fiction

A sampling of my short fiction titles.

Peter’s Canyon

Ben, a brilliant college student studying genetic engineering, had no idea what he’d created in his first experiment during his Freshman year.

But four years later, when he returns to his parent’s home in Orange, CA, Ben and his brother accidentally unleash the unexpected.

Painting by Gigi Samaha

17 Minutes of Life

In a fascist transfer camp filled with arrogance and horror, a special little girl in her mother’s arms speaks with her eyes to a newly recruited guard.

When her famous mother’s only hope is for her daughter to survive, desperation creates magic.

Will a homesick guard and two stones be enough to keep this little girl alive?

Peanut Butter & Sweet Pickles

Five-year-old Sweet Pickles knew she wasn’t going to live to see six.

Tiny, precocious friends arrive to help Sweet Pickles on her final earthly journey. Together, they navigate the unknown with laughter, love and grace.