Brian's Shorts

I've been busy, busy, busy, writing away while I take a break from the podcasting life.  Here's my two recent short stories, which you might have seen on Facebook, but if not, check them out here.  The Job  In the heart of the city's courthouse district, a seasoned hitman named Phil Summers sits quietly in a café, meticulously planning his next job: a seemingly straightforward hit on two men sitting outside. But as Phil scans the room and prepares to strike, unexpected complications arise—a familiar face from his past, a sudden shift in the atmosphere, and the presence of unknown players—all threatening to unravel his carefully crafted plan. With danger closing in from every angle, Phil must navigate a web of unpredictability where even the smallest misstep could mean his last. Read the story here.  Lyrebird Lake When David hears a faint cry for help while walking near the secluded Lyrebird Lake, he dismisses it as a trick of the wind—until he learns a young woman has gone