A social science-fiction story, both light and dark, about a resourceful ten-year-old girl and her brother — it takes place on the inundated coast of South Carolina a couple hundred years in the future.
Published June 2019 in Luna Station Quarterly’s issue #38, The Witch Road is free to read. A Kindle version and beautiful hard copies of the issue are available for purchase on Amazon.
LSQ’s blog published an interview with me on July 2nd (http://lunastationquarterly.com/issue-038-author-interview-dawn-trowell-jones-and-the-witch-road/). The interview contains spoilers, so you may want to read it after the story.
Approximately 22 pages. Free.
A suspenseful paranormal novelette. Reminiscent of Saki and Poe.
Published in Mysterical-E’s January 2014 issue, “The Acquisition” is a dark literary thriller with an unusual protagonist. Up-and-coming corporate lawyer Celia Glaz’s one salvation has been her work, but when the firm’s partner sends her on a courier’s errand to Rome, she learns the cost of pride, and it is more than she has ever thought to give.
Approximately 32 pages. Free.
A sci-fi short story with a touch of horror.
Available for Kindle, “The Secha” portrays a pivotal moment in the life of a captive on an alien world dominated by insects. Loyal to a fault, the Secha has been stoically accepting of her life as a slave and never sought freedom for herself or her people. But who are her people? Now she must face a heartrending truth and decide who she is and who she wants to be — choices that may have far-reaching consequences.
Approximately 26 pages. $0.99.
An unsettling poem about disappointment.
Published in Typehouse Literary Magazine’s January 2017 issue (#10), page 113.
The title links to a copy of the poem on my website. The issue in which it appeared is available for free at Typehouse Literary Magazine as a PDF. Or you may purchase it in print through their website.
Very much enjoyed reading ‘The Acquisition’. Great writing style and atmosphere in that story. It felt as if the offices, walls, and hallways into which Celia was relegated were surrounding me as well. Also loved the building tension and mystery throughout. Looking forward to reading your upcoming works!
Oh, thank you, Cliff! Those are some very kind comments. I look forward to having more to share in the future.