KN Magazine: Short Stories

Amy Denton Shane McKnight Amy Denton Shane McKnight

A Visit From the Past

When Ozark Rangers commander Rob Miller walks into a gas station robbery, he expects danger—not divine intervention. Saved by a mysterious young man who vanishes without a trace, Rob is left with a haunting question: was it coincidence, courage, or something from beyond? As the truth unfolds, faith, family, and the past collide in a powerful story about protection, prayer, and promises that refuse to die.

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James M. Waltzer Shane McKnight James M. Waltzer Shane McKnight

Survival Tactics

In a scorched desert landscape where family history and buried grudges collide, a mother and daughter visit an estranged patriarch whose past crimes and looming inheritance spark a deadly reckoning. Survival Tactics is a tense, character-driven crime story about violence deferred, revenge rehearsed, and the brutal clarity of self-preservation.

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Leanna Riley Shane McKnight Leanna Riley Shane McKnight

Dear Daughter,

In this haunting and heartfelt short story, a dying mother pens a final letter to her daughter, sharing a vivid dream that blurs the line between memory and premonition. Through dream logic, familial love, and raw vulnerability, Dear Daughter delivers a powerful meditation on illness, legacy, and the quiet urgency of survival.

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