BY THE FIRE
ISSUE 1
By the Fire is an exciting new Bi-Monthly publication featuring new works by Stewart Felkel. Inside these pages you will find short stories, novellas and chapters for ongoing serial novels.
The Mask- Meet Henry Jaeger. A man trapped in a marriage with a domineering wife. But there are secrets that even Henry has forgotten. Why do the woods call to him and what does a deer antlered mask have to do with it?
Walk With Me- Chapter One in an ongoing serial. For David Ritter life is stuck in an endless loop of investigating cheating spouses. That is until he receives a call from an old friend. Melody Scott, famous actress, media darling and the woman who got him shot. Little does he suspect how much that call will change his life.
Story of a Lifetime- When an alien ship is spotted just outside of our solar system the USS Vanguard is sent to intercept. Sarah Tisdale is the lucky reporter who is allowed to make the flight. Lucky until she finds herself alone on a ship years from home that is.
Freedom Sun- Chapter One in an ongoing serial. An alien starship appears in orbit. Captain Alicia James and her team are rushed into orbit to explore it before another country can claim it. But the question is, if there is a ship, where is the crew?
Arrow in the Dark- A village raided by a ruthless enemy. A desperate mission to save young lives from a dark ritual intended to summon forgotten gods. A treacherous journey for three men over mountain and into the land of their sworn enemy. Arrow in the Dark is a 5,000 word dark fantasy story set during the copper age.
By the Fire is an exciting new Bi-Monthly publication featuring new works by Stewart Felkel. Inside these pages you will find short stories, novellas and chapters for ongoing serial novels.
The Mask- Meet Henry Jaeger. A man trapped in a marriage with a domineering wife. But there are secrets that even Henry has forgotten. Why do the woods call to him and what does a deer antlered mask have to do with it?
Walk With Me- Chapter One in an ongoing serial. For David Ritter life is stuck in an endless loop of investigating cheating spouses. That is until he receives a call from an old friend. Melody Scott, famous actress, media darling and the woman who got him shot. Little does he suspect how much that call will change his life.
Story of a Lifetime- When an alien ship is spotted just outside of our solar system the USS Vanguard is sent to intercept. Sarah Tisdale is the lucky reporter who is allowed to make the flight. Lucky until she finds herself alone on a ship years from home that is.
Freedom Sun- Chapter One in an ongoing serial. An alien starship appears in orbit. Captain Alicia James and her team are rushed into orbit to explore it before another country can claim it. But the question is, if there is a ship, where is the crew?
Arrow in the Dark- A village raided by a ruthless enemy. A desperate mission to save young lives from a dark ritual intended to summon forgotten gods. A treacherous journey for three men over mountain and into the land of their sworn enemy. Arrow in the Dark is a 5,000 word dark fantasy story set during the copper age.
Arrow in the dark
A village raided by a ruthless enemy. A desperate mission to save young lives from a dark ritual intended to summon forgotten gods. A treacherous journey for three men over mountain and into the land of their sworn enemy. Arrow in the Dark is a 5,000 word dark fantasy story set during the copper age. It is perfect for a lunch break read.
Storm over san jaun
When I enlisted into the Rough Riders I never expected to die at San Juan Hill. I definitely never expected to be resurrected by a Hoodoo priest to fight an ancient evil storm goddess bent on destroying America. But here I am. Dead. But still fighting the good fight. Battling witches, storms, explosions and ancient gods. It’s a good thing I have a foul mouth and a sarcastic attitude to see me through. Hang on to your hat it's gonna be a wild ride.
This 4,000 word short story was written in response to J.A. Konrath's 8 hour book challenge.
This 4,000 word short story was written in response to J.A. Konrath's 8 hour book challenge.
with ax in hand
It’s 1919 and the city of New Orleans lives in fear of the Ax man; a brutal and enigmatic murder who claims to be a jazz loving demon from hell. Unlike most of the population I have no problems believing his story. Unlike most of the population I don’t fear him or his ax. Dead men don’t fear agents of death, especially dead men who have defeated gods.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be too cocky however. Death doesn’t like to be denied his due and it might be time to pay the piper. Am I stalking the ax man or is he stalking me?
With Ax in Hand is a sequel to Storm Over San Juan.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be too cocky however. Death doesn’t like to be denied his due and it might be time to pay the piper. Am I stalking the ax man or is he stalking me?
With Ax in Hand is a sequel to Storm Over San Juan.
Offerings
Retired, and recently widowed, FBI agent Thomas McCain moves to a small town in Louisiana in search of a missing friend. What he finds is a community of characters who are sometimes quirky and sometimes sinister. Every small town has its secrets, but this town harbors a much darker secret that confounds Tommy and might have already consumed his friend.
The Hunting Trip
A man and his dog plan a hunting trip to what they think is a deserted island. What they find is a nightmare that could be hunting them. Hunting Trip is a 1,400 word short story that can be read on your coffee break.
A night Under the Stars
A nameless drifter on an unknown quest. A brutal murder stalking his prey. When they clash one night the question becomes, who is the real killer?
Monsters
A sequel to A Night Under the Stars. Our drifter finds himself witnessing a brutal crime in a small Texas town. When a vicious biker gang, a nameless thing and a man with no compunctions clash who is the real monster?
Change for $100
A bank robbery in a small town goes wrong when one of the hostages proves to be every bit as ruthless as the thieves.
October 25th
An innocuous day that holds special terror for one man.
Petty Things
The end of finals, that time in college where you can cut loose have a drink and maybe meet a pretty girl. You just never who or what you are going to meet.
Story of a Lifetime
When an alien ship is spotted just outside of our solar system the USS Vanguard is sent to intercept. Sarah Tisdale is the lucky reporter who is allowed to make the flight. Lucky until she finds herself alone on a ship years from home that is.
Fresh Coat of Paint
A brief macabre dinner party and an old lady obsessed with the color red.
The Perfect Shade of Red
Who knew how much terror could be held in a simple tube of lip stick?