A E Deakin - strange dark fiction

Bugged

Tabitha needs to deliver the pitch of her career. If only that mosquito would leave her alone...

Nov 18 • 

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October 2025

The Happy Little Pumpkin

A short story for Halloween.

Oct 28 • 

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Bad Blood

Football horror short story. Jack wants to conquer his fear of the beautiful game. But when he braves the stands, a shadow lingers...

Oct 8 • 

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September 2025

Signed off

Contemporary workplace horror short story. After a minor crisis, Helena has fixed all her issues and feels ready to jump right back into work. Only her…

Sep 23 • 

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August 2025

Plastic Treaty

Supernatural eco-horror. Environmentalist Eva Steinbeck seeks revenge against her corporate lobbyist nemesis, but gets more than she bargained for.

Aug 26 • 

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July 2025

A little reminder...

Jonny used to be famous. He's happily retired, with a wife and daughter. But sometimes the past just won't stay buried.

Jul 15 • 

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June 2025

Road Trip

Thriller short - when an unexpected discovery leads to a sinister detour...

Jun 3 • 

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April 2025

Just Desserts

For Z-list celebrity Davina Blake, a prime-time spot on a TV baking competition is full of sweet promise - until a bitter rival threatens to turn the…

Apr 16 • 

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February 2025

Rogue Landlord

Supernatural horror. When Simon's landlord shirks his responsibilities, his mother takes matters into her own hands.

Feb 18 • 

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December 2024

Robbie the robot vacuum

Horror short. An unwanted gift makes its presence known.

Dec 20, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Our eyes meet across the coffin

A stranger attends a funeral. And an undertaker's ordered life is turned upside down.

Nov 12, 2024 • 

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August 2024

The Token now available, plus free stories round up

Horror short now available to order at Black Hare Press

Aug 19, 2024 • 

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