KN Magazine: Short Stories
Oh, Susanna
When a long-lost accomplice strolls back into town, elderly Susanna finally gets her chance at revenge. But in this darkly funny, sharply drawn tale of aging, resentment, and poetic justice, nothing is quite what it seems—and Susanna’s methods are far older, quieter, and deadlier than anyone guesses.
The Corner Booth
A man waits in a rundown diner for the woman he once loved, their shared past flickering between memory and ruin as they sign the papers that will end their marriage. In the sticky booth where everything began, he confronts love, loss, and the cracks—literal and emotional—that have slowly spread between them.
A Matter of Time
When Madison stops in a nearly abandoned town to repair her grandfather’s antique watch, she discovers a chilling truth: Horary Crossing isn’t just forgotten—it’s unstuck in time. As the past awakens around her and a long-dead killer returns, Madison must fight to survive a night that has already happened… and is happening again.
Loretta Wakes Up
In Loretta Wakes Up, Molly Wilcox delivers a raw, redemptive story about a mother haunted by her past and a daughter who turned pain into art. Set against the shimmering backdrop of early 2000s Los Angeles, this haunting excerpt from Wilcox’s upcoming novel Off the Record explores guilt, love, and the thin line between redemption and ruin.
Emerald Lake
A deeply moving story spanning generations, Emerald Lake follows Mateo’s journey of love, grief, and legacy through the Sierra mountains. From a first proposal to a final farewell, the story weaves memory and place into a timeless tribute to devotion and healing.
The Bus Ride Home
In this gripping and atmospheric story, a weary bus driver faces a haunting moral dilemma on a foggy night route. When two desperate girls seek refuge from a lurking danger, his choice to follow rules over compassion leads to devastating consequences, lingering guilt, and the eerie feeling of something—or someone—watching.
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