DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN?Open these pages to sample the wildly diverse narrative voices that won monthly flash fiction contests hosted by Havok Publishing throughout 2024. Here you can experience the penguin life in January, read the Book of Madness in March, visit the Cryptid Conservation and Research Facility in October, and try to prove the old lady next door is a Mafia hitman before Thanksgiving. And that's just tip of the iceberg (yes, there's even an April story about the Titanic's fateful night).
Featuring forty-three authors with unforgettable tales spanning all four seasons and five science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and humor.
What Readers are
"That was a fun fairytale romp with a dash of wit!" "This one had me grinning plenty of times and I so loved the ending!" "The puns had me smiling all the way through. A fun retelling of Snow White!" ~ comments on “The Fairest” by John Leatherman
"Loved the mystery of the lake and the 80s references!" "The character voice is on point and the creepy camp vibes are amazing." ~ comments on “What Happens at the Lake” by Victoria Shanks
A unique collection arranged to offer something seasonal to read every month of the year. Not boring like it sounds, though, because Havok publishes stories in speculative genres spanning the range of science fiction to fantasy. The strength of this anthology also lies in the diverse narrative voices in each tale. I laughed a lot, my heart was touched, there may have been a sniffle or two.
A great gift for all seasons and anyone who enjoys reading. These bite-sized stories are perfect for bedtime reading aloud, catching a little entertainment over lunch or on the bus, or sitting by the fireplace or campfire.
What a good anthology. The writers really embraced each month, some easier for topics than others, and really created a great collection. I enjoyed the majority of this collection while only a small few were only okay. Havok really has a great crop of writers and I can't wait to see what they come up with for next season.
If you are a fan of short stories, you will enjoy this anthology. The book includes a variety of genres, and although this means some of the stories might not suit your fancy, it also ensures there will be several stories to your liking. I especially enjoyed the familiar tales retold from a different point-of-view.