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A Storm Filled Night
There are nine stories in this book of short stories and all are set within the time fame of the two novels “Echoes of a Storm” and “Scions of the Storm”. The stories are:
All the stories are set in chronologically order except for the last one; the reason for which will hopefully become apparent when you read it.
The stories are:
A Firm Hand – Just over 7’000 words
Takes place twenty years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I will come clean at the start and say I had great trouble writing this story because of the subject matter, In fact I nearly binned it twice, but in the end, I decided to finish it and add it to the collection. However, be warned it’s not a nice story, it’s not meant to be.
The Agreement – Just over 6’500 words
Takes place roughly three years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I always wondered what it would be like if Nathanial West, The Midnight Man and Red Claw sat down and talked. This tales tells the story of the time they did that. It also is the first story to feature King Hamish Peterson.
Jennifer, Nathanial, Twever, & Ardo Go on an Adventure – Just over 7’500 words
Takes place roughly two years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I wrote this story for a number of reasons, but mainly because I missed writing Twever. It does however, give a lot of insight into these four characters and the early days of their friendships.
Brethren of the Night I & II – 2’000 & 3’000 words
I had to include these two short promotional stories, when I realised that without them the next story would not make any sense.
The Chestnut Murders – Just under 10’000 words
Takes place during the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I have always wanted to go back and write about the Chestnut Murders as mentioned in “Echoes.” and this gave me the perfect chance. I already knew who the two main characters were going to be - Captain John Hughes and Jack Sorenson – as they were already mentioned in “Echoes”. The real question was – who was going to be the murderers and how did John and Jack catch them?
Wife – Just over 8’000 words
Takes place during “Scions of The Storm”
I wanted to give a bit more detail on the Siege of Idris and decided to write the events through the eyes of John Hughes Wife Alice. I think it adds a different element to the story.
Tea – Just over 5’500 words
Takes place twenty five years after the Siege of Idris
I wrote this story for Lisa W from Texas USA to thank her for all the help she has given me. It features two characters that without Lisa, would be dead and would not exist. Samuel Cregg and Shadow Killer.
A Dark and Hungry Storm – Just over 6’500 words
The final story in my book of short stories.
Quite simply this is the Prelude and the first chapter of Book three of “The Storm Series” Trilogy.
I hope you enjoy and are entertained by these tales.
For more information and updates on my novels search Facebook for EchoesOfAStorm
All the stories are set in chronologically order except for the last one; the reason for which will hopefully become apparent when you read it.
The stories are:
A Firm Hand – Just over 7’000 words
Takes place twenty years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I will come clean at the start and say I had great trouble writing this story because of the subject matter, In fact I nearly binned it twice, but in the end, I decided to finish it and add it to the collection. However, be warned it’s not a nice story, it’s not meant to be.
The Agreement – Just over 6’500 words
Takes place roughly three years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I always wondered what it would be like if Nathanial West, The Midnight Man and Red Claw sat down and talked. This tales tells the story of the time they did that. It also is the first story to feature King Hamish Peterson.
Jennifer, Nathanial, Twever, & Ardo Go on an Adventure – Just over 7’500 words
Takes place roughly two years before the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I wrote this story for a number of reasons, but mainly because I missed writing Twever. It does however, give a lot of insight into these four characters and the early days of their friendships.
Brethren of the Night I & II – 2’000 & 3’000 words
I had to include these two short promotional stories, when I realised that without them the next story would not make any sense.
The Chestnut Murders – Just under 10’000 words
Takes place during the events in “Echoes of a Storm.”
I have always wanted to go back and write about the Chestnut Murders as mentioned in “Echoes.” and this gave me the perfect chance. I already knew who the two main characters were going to be - Captain John Hughes and Jack Sorenson – as they were already mentioned in “Echoes”. The real question was – who was going to be the murderers and how did John and Jack catch them?
Wife – Just over 8’000 words
Takes place during “Scions of The Storm”
I wanted to give a bit more detail on the Siege of Idris and decided to write the events through the eyes of John Hughes Wife Alice. I think it adds a different element to the story.
Tea – Just over 5’500 words
Takes place twenty five years after the Siege of Idris
I wrote this story for Lisa W from Texas USA to thank her for all the help she has given me. It features two characters that without Lisa, would be dead and would not exist. Samuel Cregg and Shadow Killer.
A Dark and Hungry Storm – Just over 6’500 words
The final story in my book of short stories.
Quite simply this is the Prelude and the first chapter of Book three of “The Storm Series” Trilogy.
I hope you enjoy and are entertained by these tales.
For more information and updates on my novels search Facebook for EchoesOfAStorm
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2013
13 people want to read
About the author
Alan Scott
20 books14 followersAlan Scott was born and raised on the West Coast of Scotland, and returns occasionally to top up his accent. He joined the RAF in 1989 and travelled the world, where he met the wicked and the witless, as well as the kind and thoughtful. He left in 2001.
Having been a lifelong avid reader of dark fantasy and in 2010 he finally and try writing his own, using his treasured homeland and love of music for inspiration.
With the help of a proofreader in Texas, USA, and an illustrator from Berlin, Germany, he has created ‘The Storm Series’, which currently consists of a trilogy of novels and three books of short stories. He is fan-friendly and welcomes all comments and reviews of his work. Search Facebook for Echoesofastorm or follow him on Twitter @Echoes198.
He still cannot help but smile when he sees that his work has been downloaded in as faraway places as Japan and Brazil.
Alan is currently working on another book of short stories for the Storm Series.
Having been a lifelong avid reader of dark fantasy and in 2010 he finally and try writing his own, using his treasured homeland and love of music for inspiration.
With the help of a proofreader in Texas, USA, and an illustrator from Berlin, Germany, he has created ‘The Storm Series’, which currently consists of a trilogy of novels and three books of short stories. He is fan-friendly and welcomes all comments and reviews of his work. Search Facebook for Echoesofastorm or follow him on Twitter @Echoes198.
He still cannot help but smile when he sees that his work has been downloaded in as faraway places as Japan and Brazil.
Alan is currently working on another book of short stories for the Storm Series.
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November 10, 2021
Scott’s detail to character development takes center stage in this collection of short stories related to his series, The Storm Series. Not having read those previous offerings, Scott details exactly where and when his offered short stories take place within his fantasy world weaving a tapestry of continuity on an expert level. Leaving no stone unturned, readers are treated to closer inspections, darker findings, and greater introspection of his created world and the characters that live there.
Although reading Scott’s Storm Series would increase reader satisfaction and overall understanding of the timeline of events detailed within his collection of short stories, it is not a requirement. Each story offers up enough information and, based on Scott’s assistance with how each story fits into the grand scheme of things, readers will no doubt enjoy the ride of uncovering and learning more about his creations.
Masterfully weaving short stories that display how life, events, and situations can shape us, Scott beautifully shows the aftermath as well perfectly placing these “one-shots” into their respective timeline. A fantastic addition for anyone who has read the Storm Series or plans on it, or for anyone who enjoys in-depth characterization in a short story format that blends flawlessly with larger works and within this offering as well, you cannot go wrong. Good read all around!
Although reading Scott’s Storm Series would increase reader satisfaction and overall understanding of the timeline of events detailed within his collection of short stories, it is not a requirement. Each story offers up enough information and, based on Scott’s assistance with how each story fits into the grand scheme of things, readers will no doubt enjoy the ride of uncovering and learning more about his creations.
Masterfully weaving short stories that display how life, events, and situations can shape us, Scott beautifully shows the aftermath as well perfectly placing these “one-shots” into their respective timeline. A fantastic addition for anyone who has read the Storm Series or plans on it, or for anyone who enjoys in-depth characterization in a short story format that blends flawlessly with larger works and within this offering as well, you cannot go wrong. Good read all around!
September 25, 2024
An excellent series of short stories that add some interesting background to the characters and events in The Storm trilogy.
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