The Signpost Up Ahead
Prepare to be intrigued, terrified, and delighted by the fifteen imagintive short stories contained in this collection, comprising works of science fiction, fantasy, horror, slice of life, and a bit of the absurd.
Electronic Telepathy – a police forensics android investigates a mysterious murder, but uncovers aspects of himself he never knew existed…and which threatens his very existence.
Ode de la Lune – an orchestral conductor premieres the symphony that’s been his life’s work, but struggles to contain a medical condition that manifests during the performance.
Closing Time – a mother searches frantically for her young son as time grows increasingly closer to tragegy.
A Perfect Copy – a despicable businessman gets his comeuppance when he uses a copy machine that has a mind of its own.
The Barn – a boy faces his worst fears on a wintry night when confronting a monster living in the darkness of his farm.
Viking Funeral – a guy and his friends scheme to give his recently deceased brother the sendoff he always wanted.
The Chosen One – a farmboy is sent on a quest when he learns he’s the subject of an ancient prophecy…though it’s not quite what he expects.
Stephen Wise invites you to join him in these and other tales.
Portals of the Mind
“See those little circles there? Those are portals to another dimension.”
After this wild declaration, 14-year-old Max’s Weird Uncle Bob disappears. Then the teen receives strange messages over his electronic devices. He believes they are from his uncle, who has traveled beyond the boundaries of our known universe—a plane of existence that Max intends to visit.
“The Portals” begins this eclectic collection of short fiction with a mixture of genres including science fiction, horror, fantasy, western, and more.
– A man returns to consciousness with a slowly returning memory and a body that doesn’t function normally.
– A college student working overnight at a convenience store faces an unspeakable terror.
– After attending his best friend’s funeral, a young man confronts grief, guilt, and a ghostly apparition.
– A band of killers track a desperado across the desert and to a deserted mission, where a final showdown ensues.
– Strange music draws a young boy to an old mill in his town, where he is presented with a wondrous new world and a tough choice.
Join author Stephen Wise as he takes you on a journey into new dimensions filled with magic, creatures in the dark, and self-discovery.
The Melting Man
Detective Peale had dealt with Todd and Lori Harlin over the years, as their drinking often turned to violence toward one another. One night, Todd confesses to Peale that he has killed his wife, then weaves a tale about a mysterious substance he found in a warehouse and its horrific effects when exposed to flesh.
Stephen Wise brings you this dark tale, a cross between a noirish detective thriller and body horror that will keep you turning the page.