KN Magazine: Short Stories
Practical Arcanology
When arcanologist Oro is sent to excavate an ancient temple buried beneath a city’s future housing development, he expects bureaucracy and boredom—not an artifact that could wipe out everyone in Brimgarth. With only a sarcastic mercenary, a nimble lockpicker, and his own humble earth-magic, Oro must outwit a rising tide of eldritch power.
YANKEE TEN
A call about a possible homicide leads Officers Alyssa Knight and Ty into a seemingly straightforward case—until the body doesn’t match the caller’s description and a chilling, twisted plot is slowly revealed. Who really died, and who was supposed to?
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.
THE CHAMBER
In this richly imagined historical tale, a master torturer is betrayed by the king he served—only to escape a brutal death in the chamber he designed. A darkly clever story of deception, survival, and poetic justice.
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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