Pas de Deux Confined

Just Published by In Parentheses

Pas de Deux Confined – More New Short Stories

The 2021 Story Parade continues with my latest short story “Pas de Deux Confined.” Just published by In Parentheses Literary Magazine, it is the story of a married couple, a pandemic, a pending divorce, and a very small apartment. What happens when the walls and the world are closing in on two people who only want to be far, far away from each other? Huge shout-out and many thanks to the editors of In Parentheses for publishing a second of my stories in their fine magazine.

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“Pas de Deux Confined” is available in print or PDF formats. Order your copy today! The PDF is a mere $4.20 for 56 pages of poetry, literature, and art. It’s a bargain, and a great way to support Indie Authors, including yours truly.

“Pas de Deux Confined” is a available now. Just mash the big “Order Now” button. And hey, a major shout-out to my readers for just being you. Readers Rock!!

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Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to latest issue of In Parentheses:

https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1914945

More Stories headed your way…

There are more stories going live this month and right on into February. It’s a parade of stories! And… Stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. There will be more stories to follow. Or how about a novel to help pass the Time of Corona? Here is a link to my latest book, “Breaking the Bundles.”

Breaking the Bundles

I truly hope you like this latest story. Thanks for being readers. Readers ROCK!!!

When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend

Just Published at Literally Stories

When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend – A Parade of Stories

A Parade of Stories! In this busiest month ever for new short stories, the hits just keep on coming. My latest short story When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend has just been published by the fine folks at Literally Stories. When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend is the story of best drinking buddies, a rude awakening, and lives changed by tabloids and indiscretion. Huge shout-out and thanks to the crew at Literally Stories for continuing to support and publish my work.

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Literally Stories is the great online literary journal that published my very first short story back in 2019. They continue to support my work and I want to offer up my huge thanks and a giant shout-out to the fine editorial crew. They work damn hard to bring you fine stories.

When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend is a free read. Just mash the big Read Now button. And hey, a major shout-out to my readers for just being you. Readers Rock!!

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Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to latest issue of Literally Stories:

When the Tabloids Ate My Best Friend by Marco Etheridge

More Stories headed your way…

There are more stories going live this month and right on into February. It’s a parade of stories! And… Stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. There will be more stories to follow. Or how about a novel to help pass the Time of Corona? Here is a link to my latest book, Breaking the Bundles.

Breaking the Bundles

I truly hope you like this latest story. Thanks for being readers. Readers ROCK!!!

The Bear Paw Beat at The Yard: Crime Blog

New Cyber-Punk Horror

New Cyber-Punk Horror! A new story live at The Yard: Crime Blog. The Bear Paw Beat is Cyber-Punk Horror meets Noir Detective fiction in an alternate reality. This cross-genre mashup is not a read for the faint-of-heart. For readers ready to plough into a strange new world, I’m very happy to open the door. Buckle-up, Skippy; this one is a rough ride. Huge shout-out and thanks to the editors of The Yard!

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The Yard: Crime Blog is a great online literary journal and The Bear Paw Beat is a free read. Just mash the big Read Now button. Huge thanks to the editors of The Yard: Crime Blog and a major shout-out to my readers. Readers Rock!!

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Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to latest issue of The Yard: Crime Blog:

https://theyardcrimeblog.com/2021/01/09/the-bear-paw-beat

More Stories headed your way…

And… Stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. There will be more stories to follow. Or how about a novel to help pass the Time of Corona? Here is a link to my latest book, Breaking the Bundles.

Breaking the Bundles

Thanks for being readers. Readers ROCK!!!

“Old Talk” at The Dillydoun Review

“Old Talk”

W00T! A New Short Story! My latest short story has just been published by The Dillydoun Review. “Old Talk” is the tale of two old friends, a hard past, and the news of a dead lover. Two old friends meet in a Viennese café. One of them is the bearer of bad news. “Old Talk” explores a shared past, a shared grief, and two friends moving on with their lives.

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The Dillydoun Review is a great online literary journal and “Old Talk” is a free read. Just mash the big “Read Now” button. Huge thanks to the editors of The Dillydoun Review and a major shout-out to my readers. Readers Rock!!

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Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to latest issue of The Dillydoun Review:

https://thedillydounreview.com/issue-1/

More Stories headed your way…

And… Stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. There will be more stories to follow. Or how about a novel to help pass the Time of Corona? Here is a link to my latest book, “Breaking the Bundles.”

Breaking the Bundles

Thanks for being readers. Readers ROCK!!!

“Hell-Cat laid Low” at Literally Stories

“Hell-Cat Laid Low” – A New Historic Short Story

A New Historic Short Story: What if Hell-Cat Maggie and Gallus Mag, the two toughest women in the Five Points of historic New York City, ended up in the same story? You might end up with “Hell-Cat Laid Low,” my latest short story — just published by Literally Stories. This tough little story battled it out on the mean streets of submission hell and finally won.

A history of the history…

A diligent reader may point out that they have seen these characters before. Well… not quite.

Scorsese had an amalgam character in the movie “The Gangs of New York,” a blending of Gallus Mag and Hell-Cat Maggie. He based his movie on the book of the same title written by Herbert Ashbury. The subtitle of the book, published in 1927, is: “An Informal History of the Underworld.” Mr. Ashbury’s book is indeed often long on the informal and, unfortunately, often a stranger to fact. Lurid crime sells copy.

Gallus Mag and Hell-Cat Maggie were both historical figures, two distinct women, each from overlapping time periods in the 1800’s of New York City. I admit to squeezing time a bit in order to bring them together, but that’s as far as any mea culpa is going to go.

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Literally Stories is a great online literary journal and “Hell-Cat Laid Low” is a free read. Just mash the big “Read Now” button. Huge thanks to the editors of Literally Stories and a major shout-out to my readers. Readers Rock!!

Read Hell-Cat Laid Low

Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to latest issue of Literally Stories:

Hell Cat Laid Low by Marco Etheridge

More Stories headed your way…

And… Stay tuned to the MEF posts and newsletter for updates and publishing announcements. There will be more stories to follow. Or how about a novel to help pass the Time of Corona? Here is a link to my latest book, “Breaking the Bundles.”

Breaking the Bundles

Thanks for being readers. Readers ROCK!!!

“A Palisade Not Made of Gargoyles” at the After Happy Hour Review

A Palisade Not Made of Gargoyles… A New Short Story

A New Short Story: “A Palisade Not Made of Gargoyles” has just been published in the great literary magazine After Happy Hour Review (Issue 13). This dark but ultimately hopeful tale is the story of a man trapped into servitude by the dark nightmares of his past, and how he breaks the chains that bind him.

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After Happy Hour Review is a free read on Issuu, and it is available right now. Just mash the big “Read Now” button. Huge thanks to the editors of After Happy Hour Review and a major shout-out to my readers. Readers Rock!!

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Or, if you’d rather, here is the link to After Happy Hour Review:

https://afterhappyhourreview.com/issues/issue-13

More Stories headed your way…

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