KN Magazine: Short Stories

Wesley Sanders Shane McKnight Wesley Sanders Shane McKnight

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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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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