A short story by A.K. Rohner
Category Archives: Short Story
Monster
A creature must conform to the unorthodox rules of his master to avoid becoming the thing she hates—and the thing she fears.
Nightlight
A little girl is plagued by nightmares and a monster under the bed. This story briefly explores the psychological deterioration that accompanies these frequent hauntings.
The Diner
A man is given a second chance to speak with his brother – to mend their long broken relationship. Or, at the very least, the ‘illusion’ of such a scenario.
Evergreen
A dreamlike short story about a man who dreads the inevitable — but is reassured by the very thing he fears.
An Artist Never Dies
Bored. He whistled tunes, paced, twirled his ring of keys around on his finger, admired the artwork, and played on his phone until it died. Still bored. He sighed and leaned his head back against the rolling chair, oscillating back and forth until his head spun. He glanced at the screens before him. No movementContinue reading “An Artist Never Dies”
Clockwork
She closed her eyes to stop the feeling. The shiver down her spine, the drops of cold rain falling around her, the heavy burden in her chest. If she could focus, it would disappear. A timid breeze caressed her face, and she smiled as she opened her eyes. A gasp escaped her. She’d lost count ofContinue reading “Clockwork”