A short story a day review

Tag: Crime

Return of the Tingler, Paul D. Brazill, SHOTGUN HONEY

by Patti Abbott

Oh boy I remember THE TINGLER. And Paul makes the most of it by showing its impact on one man’s life.

The Other Place, Mary Gaitskill, THE NEW YORKER

by Patti Abbott

A man, and then is son, is attracted to the idea of hurting women. Scary stuff as you expect from the author.

A Job for Two, Eric Beetner, ALL DUE RESPECT

by Patti Abbott

A bar burglary goes horribly and comically wrong.

Cast Iron, Al Tucher, SHOTGUN HONEY

by Patti Abbott

#350-Diana is back and back-up comes from a unlikely place.

Chicken Soup for the Hole, Garnett Elliott, BOTH BARRELS

by Patti Abbott

New age salespeople meet and greet to peddle their dubious wares. Garnett Elliott always writes a great story.

Never Forget Me, Penny Hancock

by Patti Abbott

Turning 100 turns out to be difficult in this facility.

Bessie, Christopher Irvin, SHOTGUN HONEY

by Patti Abbott

An octogenarian, not in a position, to argue comes face to face with Bessie.

His Girl, Matthew Funk. ALL DUE RESPECT

by Patti Abbott

Sometimes a girl is not what she seems to be.

Advent, Kevin Wignall, EQMM

by Patti Abbott

#335-Very atmospheric story of a man who must settle a score but finds a moment of redemption.

Watch Him Die, Charles Boeckman, BEAT TO A PULP

by Patti Abbott

#330-A woman invents the man that will send her abusive husband to his death.