Hundreds of years after the death of Earth, Louise Wyndham becomes the first planet-bound officer of the Hickory. But nothing can prepare her for the ship-born and their prejudices. When the Hickory finds a suitable planet, Louise finds herself in a new fight: a fight for survival. Will the crew set aside their prejudices? Or will they lead themselves, and humanity, into destruction?

The Medallion by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 2,990. Language: English. Published: September 11, 2013

Categories:Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories

When Trin was given the medallion as a child, he was told it was a talisman for hunters that could save his life. He'd never found the need to test the superstition until he is well into adulthood. When he does, however, it works in a way he could have never imagined.

Bond of Sisters by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 4,220. Language: English. Published: September 11, 2013

Categories:Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories

In this Blyssfully Abnormal Short Story, a group vacation takes a fatal turn when an afternoon boat trip claims the life of Ann's husband Charles.

Crated Glory by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 4,270. Language: English. Published: September 11, 2013

Categories:Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories

A member of the infamous Denish family, Nadine knows how to keep her smuggling business off the radar of the Factor. She's worked hard to gain a favorable reputation outside of that of her father and brothers. But at a refuel stop during a particularly dangerous mission, Nadine gets some information that leaves her ready to throw all that aside.

Experimental Procedure by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 7,160. Language: English. Published: July 2, 2012

Categories:Fiction » Horror » Crime

Winner of the 2012 Crypticon Seattle Writing Contest - Gail's life is not a tragic story of a young beauty lead astray or a heartbreaking tale of how an innocent girl and her brushes with the cruel reality of the world.

Awakening by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 4,100. Language: English. Published: May 12, 2011

Categories:Fiction » Horror » General

A short story about a sudden and unexpected change in life and the journey to discovery.

Next Exit: Purgatory by A. Maire Dinsmore

Price: Free! Words: 5,820. Language: English. Published: July 2, 2012

Categories:Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction

At the end of a man's life, he starts a new and unexpected journey. Struggling to make sense of where he is and why, he must also battle the strange and unknown world.