Berserkly

The three stories have something in common: a sometimes grim, unhappy atmosphere; so Berserkly is the name. For the Dutch translation: Iezegrimmig

1.The Two Wishes of the Devil
Submission for Thor publishing Wereldbibliotheek * Fantasy. A literary fantasy story with a touch of supernatural activity.
3rd place in the contest!
...Look behind you before you make a wish...

2.The Greedy King
Submission for Fantastyval, up to 1,000 words. A fabulous fantasy in the atmosphere of Grimm's fairy tales with some light horror content.
...Be satisfied with what you have otherwise it will be on the expense of others, your loved ones and yourself...

3.The Monster under the Bed
Submission for the Fantasy Fight of Brugge, max 1,500 words.
A mysterious thriller with a touch of supernatural activity and fantasy. Inspiration for this story comes from: In psychology 'monster under the bed’ is synonymous with the embodiment of all kinds of vague fears and unpleasant feelings that young children have.
...Don't look under you bed...

Quotes from various jury reports:
"A start like this is simply sublime! You know how to get the reader's attention immediately and how to create the sense of tension.”
“The author has a pleasant, expressive writing style without fuss."
"The descriptions of the environment and the characters are very expressive."
"Nice story, well written, it's a real fairy tale."