short stories 

Young Adult | Twist Endings | Genre Blending | Open-Ended | “Twilight Zone”


Cover for "Dream Jars" a short story by author Brian Forrester
 

A teen experiences the unthinkable when he visits an elderly neighbor’s garage.

Struggling with loneliness, 15-year-old Eric finds friendship with his classmate, Mac. When the boys are invited into the garage laboratory of an eccentric scientist, the experience forever changes their lives.


Cover for "Hidden Heroes" a short story by author Brian Forrester
 

Two kids, left alone at home on a stormy night, make the biggest discovery of their lives.

When a storm knocks out the power to their home, 12 yr old Jason and his 10 yr old sister, Melanie, find themselves alone in the pitch black. But a strange sound sends them searching dark rooms until they stumble upon a surprising discovery.


College friends stumble upon a surprising discovery when they travel a deserted road.

Late at night, college friends encounter a woman wearing a wedding dress. She stands alone on a deserted road under a moonlit sky. Is she a ghost? Mentally disturbed? Two of them decide to find out, leading to an unexpected answer.


A young boy's visit to a county fair leads to an impossible, life-changing experience.

Desperate for one last thrill before a fair leaves town, 11-year-old Rodney rides the carnival swing — what happens next changes not only his life, but redefines the power of simple faith.