A remote cabin. An isolated man. And only one thing standing between him and redemption…Under cover of darkness, Robert Jacobs waits. A man who has lost everything, he can think of nothing but destroying the creature that stole his life. But vengeance comes with a price…This 4700 word short story is a psychological thriller for readers who enjoy horror with a step into the supernatural.

When the mutilated corpse of a wealthy author is found within the grounds of a stately home, the police officer sent to investigate finds a curious diary amongst the occult objects that dominate the scene. Will he uncover the author’s secret at the ruined chapel that lies across the wasteland, and does he really want to pay the price of such knowledge?

"Rashōmon" (Japanese: 羅生門) is a short story by Akutagawa Ryūnosuke based on tales from the Konjaku Monogatarishū. A man considering whether or not to become a thief meets a woman stealing hair from corpses. Their conversation explores the morality of theft.The story was first published in 1915 in Teikoku Bungaku. Despite its name, it provided no direct plot material for the Akira Kurosawa movie Rashōmon, which was based on Akutagawa's 1921 short story, In a Grove.(source: Wi...

On a day off, a man decides to go sailing and is caught in a mysterious overpowering current. He is shipwrecked and finds himself on a barren black granite island. It seems deserted and he is trapped when he sees HER. A beautiful wraith that lures him to a remote part of the island. Thinking he will find help, he pursues her, only to be confronted by the terrible secret of the island, a horror that lies waiting.This is another masterfully constructed story by Mikel B. Classen that ...

'The beautifully quirky title of Karen Armstrong’s first collection of poetry maps the final journey of a friend who is dying of cancer. These poems capture the warmth of unselfish love; of a relationship despite trying circumstances. A pact between two friends where one shares the burden vicariously as the other faces debilitating illness and inevitable death.' - Peter F. Pike, Managing Editor, FreeXpresSion'With unpretentious simplicity and directness, Karen Armstrong co...

Dismissing his first impressions of the strange-looking black bed, a weary traveler drifts off in peaceful drowsiness. Yet his sleep brings not a night of rest, but binds him in a state of terrifying captivity. Before the night is over, the dreams experienced in The Iron Bed become a test of what the mind can endure.

Deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, lies a secret. A secret that spoken of only by those old enough to remember the mistakes made by those prior. A secret that, even if whispered, could invoke a not so distant memory and a rage created from it. Unsuspecting of the night that lies before her, April quickly learns that terror and revenge can lie in the most unsuspecting places

Just a few years down the road, the new health-care plan is firmly entrenched. A new bill, Ethical Assessment of End-of Life Care, has also been enacted into law. And the authorities are ruthlessly implementing it throughout the land – no more medical resources wasted on the defective and dying, equitable distribution of quality medical care, no more lingering half-lives sustained by expensive machinery. The "thanatos solution" has arrived.But there are, as always, unexpected ramif...

The Journey is a charming tale of a young boy who goes on the ultimate adventure. He faces many challenges along the way in his search for meaning. The book is for older children and adults of all ages. Major moral subjects are touched upon in this fable.

Getting thrown into the deepest part of the ocean with a ball and chain isn't my favorite experience, I have to admit. Breathing water, even less so. Was it something I'd said? Homicidal mayhem just wasn't like Jeszie. This short story is about 1750 words long, or approximately 7 average book pages.

Basically like the title implies this is a glimpse, mostly a glimpse into my own mind, but I also hope it allows people to take a glimpse back at themselves and their surroundings. My poems are clumsy and lack eloquence, but even so I think they can reach people and make them see/feel something more even if its only a glimpse.

The Guardian of the forest has been around for many generations. But over time it's relevance has faded. Gradually, as people have come and gone, the secret magic of the Guardian is forgotten and lost to human society. Or so The Guardian thinks. Until one day, a human comes to the forest and knows the secret. Will The Guardian respond or will it ignore the human as a punishment for the way it has been ignored