You know a murderer preys on your household—lives with you—depends on you—and you have no defence!

The Cuckoo Clock by Wesley Barefoot.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. However, even the most reluctant of heroes sometimes need a little help to make their dreams come true. This is the story of a small dog, the color of warm chocolate with four white paws that look as if he is wearing mismatched socks. His wish to find someone to love him comes true under rather extraordinary circumstances with help from an unusual ally.

Behind a hedge of tangled thorns, a palace sleeps, under the powerful spell of a wicked fairy inside is Sleeping Beauty, waiting for the kiss of a handsome prince to awaken her from her long enchantment…Here is a delightful new version of a traditional fairy tale, specially adapted by Lesley Young and carefully worded with lively text to appeal to all young readers. Every magical moment of this classic story is captured in bright, charming pictures making this edition perfect for reading a...

One morning the world ended. It wasn't with a boom or even a whimper. Ice covered everything. What happened and why is Sharalyn the only one who is still moving? The first story in a new collection, Ice.

Butch did a bad, bad thing. He went against his owner's orders, and he bit the postman. Unbeknownst to Butch, though, the postman was a werewolf. We all know what happens when a werewolf bites a human... but what happens when a dog bites a werewolf?Don't Bite the Postman, Puppies! is a short story, approximately 9 (print) pages in length.

The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast will capture the heart of every child. Perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves, children will be thrilled by the adventures of the young heroine as she gradually discovers the goodness beneath the outwardly terrifying exterior of the Beast. This attractive new version is retold with warmth and sensitivity, and illustrated with lively decorative pictures by Annabel Spenceley.

A story about a frightening walk I had in the fog one cold winter's night a long time ago in Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, England.

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

Flash fiction is a very, very short story. These 8 are just 250 words each. They are fantasy and sci-fi themed.