Short Stories

	Title	Editor rating (1-5)	Reader rating
	When Minds Collide - Marjorie F. Baldwin - Can two men co-exist inside one mind? Brilliant but arrogant scientists Andrew Caine and Joshua Scherrer can barely co-exist on the same planet. But after they die in a fatal car accident the loss of their collective knowledge imperils humanity’s survival on this Phoenician world. The enigmatic...		4.8
	Dragon City - Tom Lichtenberg - Dragon City comprises three related stories: Snapdragon Alley, Freak City and Dragon Town. Snap Dragon Alley is about two youths, Alex and Sapphire, that discover something strange on the city bus map, a street that existed for only one year. As they set out to solve the mystery, they encounter...		4
	Sleep Runners - Derek Keeping - 'Inception' meets 'His Dark Materials' in the first of a series of adventures aimed at young adults. Young Rachel Mayson, on the evening before her first day at her new school, discovers she can wake up in dreams that are identical to the real world and know...	4	4
	Graveyard Shift - Lynda Parker - There is adult content, supernatural themes and violence in this book. Not suitable for those under the age of 18 or of a sensitive nature. Bedtime stories for readers who like a little bit of blood and sex. Wish fulfilment for anyone who ever hoped that Vampires haunt...		4
	Wavertree Christmas - Morris Kenyon - Christmas 1855 promises no cheer for Walsh and Finnan. Living by their wits has left them hungry, cold, penniless and living in a freezing attic. With no prospects they are not enjoying any of the festive season. However, Walsh has come up with a cunning idea that may solve all their problems....		4
	Rainy Days - Laura Horn - Rainy Days is a collection of monologues from a range of troubled characters of all ages exploring relationships with people as well as the outside world. The short stories look at various internal conflicts and emotional struggles we all face. The first story is particularly touching as it...	4	3.8
	Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren - Paulo Coelho - “Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren” is a stroll through the universal traditions and legends, lulled by the unforgettable magic words “Once upon a time...” This book by Paulo Coelho contains joyful, amazing and dramatic stories for readers of all ages. Most...	4	3.8
	Other Sides - Ergofiction - This anthology features 12 short stories from 14 new, independent authors. Many of the stories could be categorized as young-adult sci-fi. To highlight a few: - 'Walking Home with Strangers' tells of an ex-thief’s encounter with a vampire. - 'New Stories' is a family drama about...	5	3.7
	Healthy or Else & other stories - Allan Regier - This is a collection of four short stories by Allan B Regier. 'Healthy or Else' is a speculative satire about the health care industry assuming dictatorial powers in a recognizable near future society. It is the story of one family's brush with the health care regime and what happens to...	4	3.7
	No Further Messages - Brett Savory - WARNING some readers may be upset by the extreme violence in some of the stories. No Further Messages comprises 21 hard-hitting horror short stories. The subjects are not supernatural but deal instead with the more worldly evils of murder, violence, insanity, and torture....	5	3.6