What will you read?
No Going Back
Type: Novel
Themes: Contemporary, psychological suspense, fame
Word Count: 111,000
Published: 20 June 2020
No Going Back
Delve into the mind of a paranoid novelist who finds fame frightening. Brian Weathers is the real name of the little-known H. R. Peterson. He’s always hidden behind this pen name to protect his privacy and remain anonymous. So what’s going to happen when a photo threatens to shatter all that?
The sequel, My Time, will be coming out in 2024.
Dog Flight
Type: Short stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 42,300
Published: 30 April 2022
The Short Horror Stories Series
Seven frightening short horror stories featuring unspeakable acts and depraved individuals. Meet a ruthless artist who’s determined to paint the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. Watch as a hapless man gets tasked with committing murder. See an arrogant time traveller make a grave mistake. And more …
Presents for Raymond
Type: Short stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 46,900
Published: 31 August 2023
Six chilling short horror stories themed to Christmas. Meet an alcoholic Santa who despises kids, see the deadly consequences of a cheating wife’s many affairs, encounter a recluse determined to make a never-melting snowman and witness more festive tragedies. When you read these stories, you’ll discover just how terrifying, gory and traumatic Christmas can be.
Terror in Brief
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 5,700
Published: 27 January 2022
The Two-Sentence Stories Series
Terror in Brief: Volume VI
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 6,300
Published: 4 March 2024
A collection of 200 chilling horror stories that are just two sentences long. Though these horrific stories are very short indeed, they may still give you the creeps. Encounter corrupt people of pure evil, come face to face with bloodcurdling monsters and beings and bear witness to deadly phenomena.
Terror in Brief: Volume III
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 5,300
Published: 16 May 2023
A third collection of 200 fear-inducing two-sentence horror stories. Don’t write these extremely short stories off just yet as they can be quite scary. See what the worst people are capable of, watch out for violent creatures and otherworldly lifeforms and behold strange, life-threatening events.
Terror in Brief: Volume II
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 5,300
Published: 31 March 2023
Another collection of 200 frightening horror stories that are just two sentences in length. These tales may be extremely short, but they can still induce fear and panic. Meet the deranged and murderous, witness what beasts and spirits can do and watch as terrifying incidents wreck people’s lives.
Terror in Brief: Volume IV
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 6,500
Published: 19 October 2023
Yet another collection of 200 horror stories, each made up of just two sentences. Though these tales are on the shorter side, they can still be frightening. Watch as people commit wicked and murderous acts, behold the savagery of living things that aren’t human and see how unfortunate situations can prove tragic.
In this sixth collection of two-sentence horror stories, there are 200 extremely short tales of terror. They may be over in a second or two, but they can still produce fear, dread and disgust. Read stories about lawless brutes, thoughtless killers, harmful non-humans and strange happenings.
Terror in Brief: Volume V
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 6,400
Published: 15 January 2024
A fifth collection of 200 two-sentence horror stories. Though these bitesized tales are incredibly short, they can still freak you out and put you on edge. Read extremely short stories about deranged creeps, remorseless killers, reckless beings and terrifying occurrences.
Love in Brief
Type: Two-sentence stories
Themes: Romance
Word Count: 6,100
Published: 30 April 2022
Discover 200 stories of desire that are just two sentences long. The passionate tales may be incredibly short, but they’re no less uplifting and inspirational. They’re about being single and full of desire, blissful relationships that go from strength to strength and relationships that go on to collapse.
Flashes of Fright
Type: 1,000-word stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 13,000
Published: 30 October 2023
Flashes of Fright
Thirteen horror stories, each 1,000 words long. In Flashes of Fright, you’ll meet a witch intent on carrying out a wicked plan, a woman whose quest for love has a tragic end, an office worker whose act of peaceful rebellion triggers a horrifying act, and more …
Micro Scares
Type: One-sentence stories
Themes: Horror, suspense
Word Count: 4,500
Published: 6 November 2023
Micro Scares
Micro Scares contains 200 one-sentence horror stories. These extremely short tales may be over in seconds, but they can still pack a punch and induce fear. See how scary a single sentence can be.
Not So Festive
Type: Social commentary, rants
Themes: Christmas
Word Count: 7,900
Published: 9 March 2022
The Rants About Special Days Series
Not So Spooky
Type: Social commentary, rants
Themes: Halloween
Word Count: 7,700
Published: 30 November 2022
Join me as I unleash my inner Scrooge and rant about the most wonderful day of the year: Christmas. Most people get into the spirit of the occasion, but not me. I don’t get excited about it nor do I see any magic in it. Read my honest, uncensored rants about Christmas and see if you agree.
Halloween may be the spookiest day of the year, but it doesn’t exactly give me goosebumps. In Not So Spooky, I offload and rant about the day when all things horror-related are thrust into the spotlight. Read my authentic rants about Halloween and you may find yourself agreeing with them.
Not So Caring
Type: Social commentary, rants
Themes: Birthdays
Word Count: 7,700
Published: 13 April 2023
Birthdays. We all have them, but that doesn’t mean you have to like them. In Not So Caring, I share my true feelings about birthdays, both other people’s and my own. As you can guess, I seldom feel the urge to celebrate mine and don’t get excited by it at all. Read my no-holds-barred rants about birthdays and see if you think the same.
Not So Loving
Type: Social commentary, rants
Themes: Valentine’s Day
Word Count: 7,200
Published: 8 February 2023
This is a collection of passionate, uncensored rants about the loveliest day of the year, Valentine’s Day. It may be uplifting and blissful for some, though for others, it’s a revolting day to ignore. Read my shameless rants about Valentine’s Day and you may agree with some of them.
Viral
Type: Social commentary, mini stories
Themes: Pandemic
Word Count: 19,900
Published: 28 March 2021
The Viral Series
Viral: Moving On
Type: Social commentary, mini stories
Themes: Pandemic
Word Count: 19,700
Published: 21 February 2022
My uncensored take on the COVID-19 pandemic. Viral looks at life restricted by lockdown rules, the frightening power of those in charge and the sensational nature of the media’s reporting of it.
More uncensored pieces of writing about the pandemic. Viral: Moving On focuses on rebuilding our lives once the worst of the crisis is over, trying to learn from what happened and any mistakes we made and looking to the future with hope.
A Region of Reverie
Type: Poetry, mini stories
Themes: Lake District
Word Count: 10,200
Published: 23 December 2020
Other Works
Wine Not?
Type: Poetry
Themes: Alcohol
Word Count: 6,900
Published: 3 April 2022
Sweet and Sour
Type: Poetry
Themes: Romance
Word Count: 8,500
Published: 4 April 2022
Poems and other pieces of writing about the stunning Lake District. The first part is all about the area’s awe-inspiring beauty. The second looks at how the spectacular scenery can cause positive changes in people. The third discusses the impact relentless tourism is having on the place.
Poems about getting drunk and enjoying a wild night out. Join the main character as he gives in to desire and has a night of drinking, fun and more. The following morning, he questions whether alcohol is beneficial or whether it’s becoming hazardous for him.
Frogs and Ghosts
Type: Social commentary, rants
Themes: Online dating, romance
Word Count: 16,100
Published: 28 May 2023
Online dating is a pain. In Frogs and Ghosts, I rant and rave at length about the pitfalls and annoyances of trying to find a special someone over the internet. Join me as I let my frustrations fly and see if you find online dating just as irksome as I do.
Discover poems that tackle both the benefits and pitfalls of love and relationships. The first section focuses on being unattached and full of hope. The second is all about being in a relationship that’s full of love but also worry. The third looks at being single again after the collapse of a relationship.