Twisted: A Collection of Stories

by Matthew J. Olson, Cynthia Shepp (Editor), Crystal Lenz (Editor)

Twelve stories in a variety of genres with a dash of darkness and a bit of humor mixed with some peculiar individuals. Snakes and Butchers - When a butcher with a taste for human flesh draws the attention of an assassin that is questioning his profession, things get cooking. The Silken Girl - When Mirim is forced to marry the devil, her world will never be the same. Slave in the Cloud - When James is tasked by God to create a tornado, he questions God’s purposes. Daddy’s Ghost - When it is discovered that her sister’s lover is the latest victim of her Daddy’s ghost, Kayla is set on a path to find out more about herself and the ghost. Freezing Heat - When a superhero that can control cold meets a supervillain that can heat things up, the mission to bring down a crime syndicate becomes iffy. The Danger of Telemarketing - When a telemarketer calls an assassin, they become the assassin’s next target. Missed Hit - When multiple agents find themselves in the same hotel room, someone isn’t doing their job and it is up to Zander to figure out who. Live and Let Die - When you find the biggest diamond on Mars, you better watch your back or it you might find yourself in an early grave. Demon Visitor - When a widow is visited by a demon, she ends up closer to her sister-in-law than she ever believed possible. Paying the Bills - When Ted confronts Shelly about her latest charges to the credit card, he ends up getting a little payback. Inheritance Tax - When Fred dies on his operating table, Dr. Kingsbury’s soul is troubled more than with any other patient. Mistaken Identity - When a stranger calls for a bizarre meeting in the middle of the night, Marshall has to convince her that he isn’t the person she thinks he is.

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Matthew is a mixed nut when it comes to his writing. He is genre-fluid and loves to combine elements from multiple genres. Who else has written a historical fantasy paranormal western romance?

Reviews

[Jason Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up at a book festival and met the author. I honestly didn't have super high hopes for this but was cautiously optimistic. I was really very pleasantly surprised by how clever and well-written most of these short stories were. I look forward to reading more of his work!