by CassieSwindon | Sep 27, 2021 | Short Stories
Joanna’s Sacrifices *This short story takes place after the sequel, Hunt the Storm. To avoid spoilers, read Break the Stone and Hunt the Storm before Joanna’s Sacrifices* **Trigger Warning for graphic sexual content** JOANNA’S SACRIFICES The shadow grew,...
by CassieSwindon | May 24, 2021 | Short Stories
PHOENIX’S SPIES By Cassie Swindon The bony-fingered lady swatted me away from the glass faster than a soldier running from a grenade. Without breaking eye contact, she wiped away the smudges I created on her precious counter. Those near black eyebrows rose high,...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 19, 2021 | Short Stories
William’s Lies By Cassie Swindon [This is a short story prequel to the Golden Chains Trilogy. Start with Raelyn’s Last Shot for the first in chronological order] A breeze blew in from the window, but I sweated bullets. I glanced at the grandfather clock in...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 20, 2021 | Short Stories
CALI’S ESCAPE By Cassie Swindon I jammed half of a fresh cookie into my mouth, letting the chocolate melt over my tongue. The other half crumbled and fell apart into pieces, still warm from the oven. My charm bracelet tattled on my intention with a slight jingle...
by CassieSwindon | Feb 13, 2021 | Short Stories
Raelyn’s Last Shot By Cassie Swindon [This is the first short story prequel to The Golden Chains Trilogy] Need to climb higher! I only have two hours left. Raelyn stretched her leg up to the next limb of an old oak tree. The evening breeze tickled her nose with...
by CassieSwindon | Jan 4, 2021 | Short Stories
KODY’S SECRET By Cassie Swindon Kody Walsh’s large hands gripped the basketball, the tiny bumps creating friction on his sweaty fingertips. A titan of an athlete, in center position, stood in his way. Kody couldn’t take his shot. Five! Four! Three! Together, the crowd...
