Short fiction Pdf

When indie author Billy Smith checked the sales of his self-published novella, “The Teddy Bear Puzzle”, he was surprised to see it had earned $6.46 in revenue over a two month period. At the same time his friend George Clooney was earning millions from his latest blockbuster movie. Smith knew there must be a better way to market his work and got on the phone to look for alternatives. He discovered an online platform where he could publish his book, reach out to his audience, and even sell copies via Amazon.”I’d like to buy your next book” he thought.

A car sat in an alleyway. The only light shined from the cracks of a window that faced the street. The figure sat on the ground. He had a phone in his hand and was texting with each finger. His blonde hair was matted and unwashed, as well as his shirt and pants. He had no shoes on his feet and there was a small trail of dirt that seemed to crawl along the asphalt leading straight to where he sat. He didn’t mind the darkness much. While he liked the shadows, it wasn’t that big of a deal at this hour, he thought to himself as he twirled his thumbs while sitting cross legged on the wet ground.

Darkness crept into the room from behind a mask of white. It rushed in like a silent swarm of hornets, filling every crevice with blackness.“Evelyn? David? Are you there?” I whispered into the darkness.