Though the bulk of our stories here on Talebones takes place on Ferris Island, occasionally we travel elsewhere!
NOTE: Some stories on the list will be from past paywalled seasons and therefore only accessible to members of the Talebones Council. These stories will be marked with a (P).
Flash Fiction
Stories under or around 2,000 words
Cliffsong - an immortal of mysterious origins is faced with a choice when confronted with the past
The Wager - a young woman and a stranger end up on the same eerie poplar-lined road, but all she wants is for him to turn around
Hey Eye - a creepypasta-esque horror tale told in four forum posts
Winter’s Nell (P) - a folktale-inspired story about a young runaway, a cold night, and an act of kindness
Short Fiction
Stories between 2,000 and 10,000 words
The Sleeper, The Singer (two-part short story) - in this intimate fantasy tale, Pim travels to a remote island to perform what is supposed to be a routine—but vital—task, and finds that it will not be as easy as she was led to believe.
At the Foot of the God-Stairs - college student Maggie’s hike in the wild woods around Mt. Si turns sinister and surreal when she’s pursued by a shadowy force.
The Book - a vacationing black family in the 1950s, looking for a safe place to stay overnight, follows their guidebook to a mysterious house on a hill. (reprint from Mysterion Online)
A Thing Must Be Loved (P) - a parking garage attendant is caught up in an otherworldly threat and an unlikely role.
Serials
Multi-part tales 10,000 words and over; only the first installment linked here
The Shell (multi-part short story) - in this soft science fiction tale, old man Burgess resurrects a force from his past and must make a decision that affects not just his own future, but that of the people around him.