Published work

 

Thirty-five stories. Thirty-five unflinching examinations of the countless ways men enact harm: physical, psychological, economic, sexual, systemic.

 

We are a quarter of the way into the 21st century and let’s be honest, it’s not quite what we hoped for…
There are no flying cars, just AI that nobody quite trusts and an app for everything. We have endless ways to communicate, yet we seem to talk less than ever. As society becomes ever more creative in its insatiable urge to divide itself, this engaging new collection of short stories connects us all, through the perennial human qualities of hope, humour and optimism.The authors of this anthology have crafted a collection of short stories focusing on characters coming up against the quirks and challenges of modern life – whether it’s technology, politics, culture, language, identity or relationships. The stories vary in style and tone, all painting a compelling picture of the struggles of modern life, from the trivial to the terrifying.

 

Through a collection of poetry, short stories, essays and photography, authors from around the world ask where overconsumption begins—and challenge us to build a world beyond the need for “more.”

Are you ready to live a life where “enough” really is enough?

Features work by Amber Byers, Brigitte Cutshall, Christopher T. Dabrowski, Shubhaa Forrest, Mae Gesser, Norman Goodman, Donna Henderson, Ali Horriyat, Jill Kanyuk, Ilda Kurpejovic, Chris Law, Joan McNerney, Jon Nakapalau, Imran Nurkovic, KV Raghupathi, Adriana Rocha, Lesley Scoble, Matt Shore, Les Wicks, Lynn White, Tina Wingham and Isra Zaib.

A hundred percent of the sales of this anthology support Compassiviste Foundation’s global projects that seek to create a compassionate and fair world for all of Earth’s inhabitants. 

 

Horror Stories of 1,000 Words or Less.
For the Month of May 2026, these are the stories that entertain us most.

* The Visitor by Shubhaa Forrest