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JAMIE J. BUCHANAN
STORIES
The short stories on here freebies - like a good drug-dealer, the first ones are given gratis in the hope to get you hooked. If your addiction forces you, the longer ones are for sale (as too are any anthologies that I am lucky enough to be included in).
In The Deep
ISBN: 9781310845192
Patrick sits by the cool waters of the West Australian beach and is reminded of the long hot summers of his youth - the sun, the sea, the girls. And, of course, of Dylan - his cousin who seemed to be everything Patrick was not. Yet now, years later, Patrick is reminded of those days with a mix of joy and melancholy - his life may never be the same.
Shadowman
ISBN: 9781310172939
There's no such thing as a simple case - the investigator has seen it all. But this case, this woman, intrigues him. He is addicted to her and will do almost anything to sate his needs. The more he digs, the more he sees. In the light, in the darkness, the shadow man sees all.
A Sliver of Light
ISBN: 9781311906946
Stephen Sharp finds himself in a game of Russian Roulette with a motley crew of associates including Franklin Bletch (a greedy corporate executive), the beautiful Carly Wilson (who hides a deadly secret) and elderly Judith Scruth who has her reasons for being there. Run by two ex-military commandoes, the game takes place amidst a night of debauchery and excess.Will Stephen and Carly forge a bond too hard to break? Or will their time together be cut short by the lone bullet in the chamber?There can be only one winner.
Insights
ISBN: 9781311049193
Michael's morning commute was made more bearable with the purchase of his new book - a collection of short stories that allowed the reader insights into the mind of the authors. But, as Michael read, the similarities between his life and the story became clearer. Lines blurred and where fact ended and fiction started was not so certain...
Sanguine Saviour
ISBN: 9781311960306
Runner up in the 2012 Darker Times Short Story competition, this dark tale reveals the effects of guilt and sin on the man who thought he could have it all. His lust, his betrayal and his selfishness combine to bring about a reckoning that is both justifiable and horrific. Be careful of the seeds you sow, you may not reap what you think...
Short Attention Span
ISBN: 9781311661500
The seminal Hardcore Punk Rock band Short Attention Span have played their last ever gig - mayhem and chaos reign as the burn out of their last show erupts into anarchy. Among the adoringly violent fanatics is Jeff - a disillusioned stalker/fan who owes his life to the band and their words of street wisdom. Will he allow them to fade into obscurity?
Battle of Wits
ISBN: 9781310923050
Battle of Wits was the winner of the October 2012 Raspberry and Vine Short Story Competition in Melbourne Australia. A police detective must solve the violent death of an elderly single man, focussing on the man's neighbours. Detective Eric Bryson thought he had seen it all, every type of victim and all manner of perpetrator. Then he met Christine Banks - beautiful, intelligent, and his only lead in this baffling case.
A Version Between
ISBN: 9781310716706
How many versions of you are there? If you had the chance to meet them, would you want to? What if you could see the results of all the decisions you made in life - the right calls, the wrong ones, the hard ones and the easy ones? Would you really want to? Well, would you?
Death of A Ghost
ISBN: 9781301299966
A man's path to redemption is one that sorts out true friends from fake ones. As Brian ponders his life and the one constant companion he has had through thick and thin, his friend's life hangs in the balance. Absolution and catharsis comes at a cost as Brian discovers.
The Will
ISBN: 9781301549061
Glen was surprised to hear his father had three wills. But what he read in them taught him more about his father, his life and about himself. This is a tale about being a father, a son and a brother - and the bonds that bind for life.
The Slow Descent
ISBN: 9781301822638
One man's increasingly revealing discussion with a drunkard in a seedy bar reveals more about who he is than he intended. A tale of alcohol, excess and realisation.
Hitler Did It
Including my short story "The Woman on the Pavement, here are twenty-one unique, contemporary and entertaining short stories, chosen from some of the best entries in the Stringybark Short Story Awards and other clever tales that sail across the desk at Stringybark Stories. Selected by David Vernon this anthology is the fourth book in the Stringybark Editor's Choice series.
The Photo
ISBN: 9781476078090
Diane had to watch her words around Gina, especially after the incident. But what she saw in the photo took her breath away.
Board Meeting
ISBN: 9781476202488
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Have you ever said something you wish you hadn't? Ever limited your options through some ill-chosen words at an inopportune moment? Then this is for you.
Bliss
ISBN-9781301432776
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​Derek and his wife Charlotte share an intimate moment when on holiday - but will the deeds of their pasts intrude upon their blissful union? And, if so, how will Derek, a man whose past is questionable, handle that?
Harmony
ISBN: 9781476229225

Body parts discuss their relationships, their disparity and the unusually complex grasp on cryptic definition. There is only one way this will all end.
Pig Farm
ISBN: 9781301327591
Joe suspected his wife was having an affair. The consequences of his actions led to hungry pigs, an elaborate plan and surprising results This short story mixes elements of jealousy, horror and old-fashioned revenge to serve up a dish best served cold.
Survivors
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ISBN: 9781301470167
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From the 2013 upcoming "Insights" anthology of short stories come a Christmas tale. One of a family fractured, of love, reconciliation and forgiveness.
The Woman on the Pavement
ISBN-9781476486680

​​Who is the woman on the pavement? Onlookers are stunned,
confusion reigns...somehow the narrator must figure it out.
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*** Now available in Stringbark Press' anthology "Hitler Did It" available from the Stringybark Press website ***
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