Smoke Breaks

"Wolf" features Agent Keane, a cool and collected covert agent, who tracks a monstrous creature through a suburban wood in a high stakes game of cat and mouse. This story is contemporary sci-fi with a splash of noir.

"Mama Tried" features Wayne, a grizzled old veteran who picks up a hitchhiker by the desert highways of Nevada. A quick wit and a quicker draw keep everyone on their toes. This one's Western flavored crime.

"Dirty" features the AI core of a futuristic smarthome. When Mr. Pearson is away, nothing will stop the AI from keeping his home tidy and safe. This is darkly satirical sci-fi.

"Room Service" features George Campbell and his lover Joan discussing the pros and cons of their cheap motel room. This is a contemporary story.

"Turn 'Em and Burn 'Em" features a game of cards between a demon named Abbadon and his opponent, whom he refers to only as "Wizard." More than money is at stake as two supernatural heavy hitters duke it out over a poker game. This one's urban fantasy.

"Fugue State" features a grieving man trying to hold himself together when he can't find his cat. This is a contemporary story.

"Black Cats" features Detectives Trager and Murphy, members of an elite squad known as the Black Cats Unit. They take care of paranormal problems that normal cops can't handle, and they're on stakeout. This story is urban fantasy.