The Case of the Hostile Hostel
by Heather Haze

A talented musician tries to escape her former career as a criminal investigator by seeking her fortune in Hollywood, but finds her old skills once again in demand.

Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2020 Round: 1 Genre: Mystery Location: A hostel Object: A toothpick Results: …Read more

Daisies in the Sun
by Heather Haze

Richard Duncan was having the worst day of his life.  But sometimes a little faith is all it takes to change one’s destiny.

Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 3 Genre: Fantasy Location: A hospital waiting room Object: A broom Results: Honorable Mention

“Can you…

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'Til Death Do Us Part
by Heather Haze

The personal diary of a bride-to-be recounts her search for a truly killer dress.

Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 2 Genre: Horror Location: A bridal shop Object: A pair of hiking boots Results: 13pts - 3rd place

September 4 

This wedding will be murder…

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One Last Song
by Heather Haze

All the pieces are there.  An opulent, off-the-grid lake house, a bottle of wine, a guitar, a dead musician, and a prime suspect.  But how do they fit together?

Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 1 Genre: Mystery Location: A lake house Object: A guitar Results: 12pts - 4th …Read more

Olive Jar
by Heather Haze

Agents pursue an unusual quarry deep through the wilderness.  But who’s hunting whom?

Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2016 Round: 2 Genre: Thriller Location: A dollhouse Object: A campsite Results: 11pts - 5th place

“We have the campsite secured, sir,” a voice said through the…

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