Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Short Stories
Explore standalone short fiction by R.H. Stevens, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and dark comedy. These stories take place outside the Z-Verse and Crosshollows, ranging from cosmic entities and strange technologies to supernatural mysteries and unusual crimes. Some can be read here on Zircona Works, while others were originally published by speculative-fiction magazines.
Sybil’s Painting
Supernatural horror · Fairytale
An antiques dealer gets more than she bargained for when her most recent find starts exhibiting strange behaviours.
Published on Flash Fiction Magazine
Pizza Confidential
Noir Comedy · Crime Fantasy
The night is hot as hell in this noir-ish comedy of errors and the ultimate heist (and pizza. Confidential pizza).
Here on Zircona Works
Unusual Files
Internet Horror · Video Story
A zip file has appeared on my web hosting. It contains strange messages which scare me… Prank, or something more?
On Youtube
Last Job of the Night
Horror · Dark Fantasy
Verona, a mysterious operator, has an unusual job, catering to particular needs. She pays a visit to a client one dark night.
Published on Horror Tree
To Dwell Forever
Cosmic Sci-Fi · Xenofiction
A powerful, oceanic entity awakens from a centuries-long slumber. Hopelessly alone, she searches for a purpose.
Originally published by AntipodesSF
The Autopsy of Frederick Marsh
Epistolary · Body Horror
Frederick Marsh’s demise has the coroner baffled, and his autopsy report raises far more questions than it answers.
Published on Flash Fiction Magazine
Up the Ante
Satire · AI Sci-Fi
If you can’t beat them – join them. An unemployed artist-turned-gambler uses AI to game the system.
Originally published by AntipodesSF
Aptitude Test
Horror · Found-Document Fiction
Tuomas is missing. Tuomas is presumed dead. But Tuomas has just sent an email containing details of his final days.
Here on Zircona Works
Archangels Series
Action · Sci-Fi · Fanfiction
A collection of action-adventure stories inspired by the universe of Bioware’s Mass Effect and related characters!
Here on Zircona Works