The Long Hot Summer 
Jo Curtain
Women's Fiction
March 24, 2022
Reflections of a woman trying to make sense of another senseless, violent attack on a woman walking home.​
Room 243
Juliana Nicewarner
Suspense
March 9, 2022
A woman arrives at an off-kilter hotel and hears through her walls her off-kilter neighbor in Room 243 nextdoor. As the nights roll by she becomes unsure if the goings-on in Room 243 are just strange or sinister. ​
They Say it Snows Outside
Drew Lane
Speculative Fiction
March 4, 2022
Gary is locked up in an enigmatic space with only questions and narrow windows on the outside to entertain him. Could his thirst for discovery be the key?
Arrowhead
S.R Malone
Sci-fi Horror
February 4, 2022
A brother and sister take a diving trip into the silent, icy waters of the planet P'Vadi. There is a reason the planet is off-limits to tourists, however.
Off the Shoulder
Juliana Nicewarner
Suspense
January 29, 2022
An actress in the 1930s is experiencing paranoia. But is it all in her head?
Milkshakes and Cheap Shoes
Drew Lane
Drama
January 21, 2022
Gabi, a Londoner in his twenties, has trouble speaking up when he's upset. His therapist gave him an ultimatum before she terminates his treatment and Gabi only has one night left to succeed. Where will that night take him?
Revenge of the Creature!
Christopher Witty
Tragi-comedy
January 17, 2022
​Natalie Slack, a girl who has been bullied throughout high school, sees an opportunity to exact her revenge when she co-stars with her nemesis, Kathy Sawyer, in a B-movie titled Saturn's Demon. When the plan takes a tragic turn, the film's exploitative director-producer, Bruno Rossi, sees his dreams of becoming a respectable filmmaker crumble when Kathy dies and Natalie goes onto greater things
The Last Heist
Natalie Psarakos
Crime Fiction
January 17, 2022
A father must pull off his last cyber hacking heist to provide a fruitful life for his daughter.
Shouting and Weeping Creatures
Anna Ziegelhof
Sci-fi
December 24, 2021
​A sentient planet, exploited by warring factions of humans, learns a lot about them. It finally manages to make first contact when one of the human invaders repurposes their cochlear implant.
Death of a Cactus
Tracey-anne Plater
Psychological Drama
December 17, 2021
​Vic buys some unique cacti in the hope they distract his partner from her addiction. As Tanya continues to choose alcohol, the cacti begin to suffer the same fate as their relationship. Both the characters and the plants experience a turbulent journey.
Prince Ali, Amourous He
Drew Lane
Romance
December 9, 2021
​Corporate lawyer Alistair Green goes on a ski trip with his colleagues to celebrate the end of the year. Still mourning his broken marriage, he encounters an intriguing yet familiar woman. Have they met before? Will chasing her anonymous figure draw him out of melancholy?
Forever Present
Tracey-anne Plater
Christmas Paranormal
December 5, 2021
A heart-warming tale of a family sharing their first Christmas without a loved one. Unknown to them, she is there in spirit, and they all receive unexpected gifts.
Date With Oblivion
S.R Malone
Sci-fi
December 1, 2021
A millionaire has survived the apocalypse, protected from atomic fire and the decay of time by his home's plasma field. Can he now survive the brewing madness and distrust of the villa staff who are trapped in this personal hell with him?
The Great Oak
Mark Blackburn
Suspense
November 20, 2021
"When the next storm came in the endless onslaught of heavenly rage that swept through during that particularly stormy winter, he was ready..."
Maybe it's Time
Drew Lane
Coming of Age
November 5, 2021
Nora lives with her aunt, Brenna, who runs an informal art school in a quiet Nova Scotia town. One morning, Brenna finds out her school won't receive its annual grant and will have to shut down unless Nora takes charge. But on that same morning, Nora receives some news that puts her in a difficult position.
Jimmy Green Teeth
Christopher Witty
Horror
October 29, 2021
A young girl believes a story her mother tells her about a man who lives at the bottom of the canal. When a tragedy occurs, she starts to question what is real and what is folklore.
The Year of Falling Over
Jo Curtain
Drama
October 26, 2021
There are stories that families tell. And then there is the truth. A story about a young woman grappling with the death of her father and her family's stories.
A Gentleman's Notes on a Most Ghastly Affair
Catrina Prager
Horror
October 24, 2021
He'd warned Anderson about staring at his wife, but his brother just wouldn't listen. And so, as per family tradition, the two men are now forced to take matters into their own hands, in what could only be described as a peculiar sense of justice.
Night and Day
Part of the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Sue Whitmer
Slice of Life
October 20, 2021
​A young girl has an opportunity to pull herself out of the cycle of poverty. Will she succeed?
The Caterpillar and the Butterfly
Part of the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Jason Wylie
Speculative Fiction
October 20, 2021
A newborn caterpillar marvels at the world around him as he tries to make sense of life. He enjoys almost every moment of his time as an ever-hungry caterpillar, except for a run in with a large, and very fluttery butterfly. He continues his journey through life until he discovers the secret kept within.
Noni Wakes Up from a Dream, Holding Sam's Hand in Victoria Street
Part of the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Jo Curtain
Literary Fiction
October 20, 2021
Noni wakes up from a dream, holding Sam's hand in Victoria Street.
​– she likes the way it feels in hers, soft and spongy. Through slitted eyes, sticky with sleep, she watches the clock tick over to 3 a.m. Disappointed, she finds herself alone in the familiar surroundings of her bedroom. ‘I can’t feel. I feel a light dull pain in my head' ...
The Little Fox
Part of the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Larissa Gibson
Speculative Fiction
October 19, 2021
A fox pup loses his way, and tries with all his might to outrun a hunter.
Just Sign Here
Honorable mention in the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Mark Blackburn
Realistic Fiction
October 17, 2021
​A struggling writer takes on the jet set lifestyle, and to his discomfort, rather likes it...
​We Need to Talk About Max
Honorable mention in the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Jason Wylie
Thriller
October 16, 2021
​A young man is deeply disturbed by the content discussed in his English class, but with the help of some friends, takes solace in the fact that he would probably never end up in the situation he found so nebulous and horrifying. Later that same day, he is forced to gain a new understanding of the topic. 
​The Barones​s
Winner of the first Rabbit Hole short story competition
Juliana Nicewarner
Suspense
October 15, 2021
The house was massive. Old brick walls stretched over three stories, ending in metal spires that reached toward the sky. Narrow, castle-like windows were covered in wavy glass panes separated by jet-black lines. As if the house knew that its facade would not be complete without it, it also provided a lovely curtain of ivy draped over its North-facing wall. It crept up and over the house, the dry, sticky remnants of ivies past still clinging to the wall in a mess of tan lines just visible beneath the new growth.
Jellyfish Dreams
Rabbit Hole
Speculative Fiction
September 18, 2021
​“Be on your guard, kids. You never know what the subconscious mind is cooking up.”
Small Town, Good People
Christopher Witty
Horror
September 4, 2021
After the death of his brother, a terminally ill man moves out of the city and takes over residence of the family home. He soon realizes that the residents of the hamlet he's moved to are vampires, and with only a short lifespan ahead of him, tries to live alongside them.
Behind Closed Doors
Drew Lane
Drama
August 30, 2021
Janice works in a dry-cleaning shop by day and writes 'closure letters' for clients by night, following a thorough ritual she has developed over time. How did she come up with this activity and why does she feel the need to do it? A drive along the West Coast will tell you.
Chlorophylliation
S.R Malone
Sci-fi Horror
August 28, 2021
Having witnessed an aggressive form of plant life overrun the colony of St. Constance, the local security officer recalls the town's last days.
The Resurrection Project
S. G. Roberts
Sci-fi
August 23, 2021
The planet's dying.
The Resurrection Project is the last hope, and as the leader, its success or failure falls squarely on Ivan's shoulders.
With time running out, he makes an astonishing discovery, leading to a decision that could shape the course of history.
Bomb In the Bay
Amy Bush
Action/Adventure
August 21, 2021
Marina is on the brink of taking down the notorious smuggling ring known as the Syndicate, led by the infamous Rex Chamberlin. With crucial evidence on the line, she must work with Rex's estranged son, Alex, in order to succeed. 
Will they survive long enough to put Rex behind bars?
Storm's Song
Rabbit Hole
Action/Adventure
August 11, 2021
The sea is brutal, and fickle. She'll chew you up, spit you out, then change her mind and decide to swallow you whole. 
The Thing in My Closet
Rabbit Hole
Horror
July 5, 2021
I've never seen it, never heard it, but I know it's there, forever lurking out of sight. 
The Great Internalization
Rabbit Hole
Speculative Fiction
June 28, 2021
At the height of the industrial revolution, humanity is beginning to rapidly exert its influence over the planet. A radically aggressive and unusual new legislation is passed to control this influence, forcing the barons of the manufacturing and transportation industries to adapt, or bear the full negative impacts of their own actions. 
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