Grim Fairytales for Adults - stories outlandish, extraordinary, bizarre.
Quirky, amusing, intriguing... The latest collection from the twisted mind of yarnspinner Smith.
In Tattoo, a young girl tattooed by Picasso becomes an art-collector's obsession.In Smart Move, a Duke whose neighbours are a famous rock band, discovers the perfect way to silence them.
In Hannigan, a young man who falls in love with an elderly woman never suspects why they're so compatible.
In Deep Water, the inhabitants of a residential cruise ship become the only life left on the planet.
In Elephant, a magician that can make anything instantly disappear requires his new assistant to murder someone to ensure she doesn't give away his methods.
In Genie, a 10,000 year old sprite, weary of arranging sexual trysts and murders, tries to retire from the world. But is landed with one last assignment.
In Metal Fatigue, when metal everywhere begins to degrade, a con escapes from prison. Only to find himself stymied when he tries to recover his stash...
And so it goes... Twelve absorbing shock and awe tales. (32,000 words) Price just $1.99.
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REVIEWS:
"Vintage
Smith. Well written, mordant. Juicily entertaining. And most with endings
you'll never see coming.'
PEN AND EAR
'Grim is the word. A joyful
collection for twisted minds and good fun.'
MOVING FINGER REVIEW
HERE'S ANOTHER YOU'LL LIKE:
...meaty
stuff. Well written, thoroughly nasty and intriguing with nice shock
endings."
WORDS OBSERVED
"A satisfyingly appalling feast of highly unpleasant events."
PEN
& EAR
AWARD WINNING STORY ANTHOLOGY:
"Work of impressive quality. Each story skilfully manipulates
language and form to convey the central theme: 'the world behind what we
take as reality'. A pleasure and an education to read."
Lynk
"Beautiful writing."
Judge: Lane Cove Literary Award
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