Short Fiction

Book cover for 'Paris and the Ghosts of Christmas Past' by James Stuart Kinsey. The cover features a dark, possibly abandoned room with a dead woman lying on the floor, a glowing path of footprints leading to a fireplace, and musical instruments including a drum. The title is in large yellow font at the top, and the author's name is at the bottom.

Flash Fiction:

This light hearted nod to detective noir follows a crime scene investigator examining the murder of faded pop star three days after Christmas. The evidence points to a suspect beyond their jurisdiction.

Book cover for 'A Lily Pad and a Kiss' by James Stuart Kinsey, featuring a black frog wearing goggles sitting on a lily pad under a bright full moon at night, surrounded by dark water with floating coins.

Short Story:

This dark fairy tale mashup follows a cursed frog prince, greedy stepsisters, and a wish fulfilled.

Book cover for "Bridges Over Christmas Valley" by James Stuart Kinsey, featuring a dwarfwith a beard and an elf maiden with red hair and elf ears, standing in a snowy, decorated outdoor setting.

Novellette:

A Cozy Christmas Romantasy about a dwarf, some elves, and a grumpy gnome.

Tales From The World of Olmith

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