The Dark Fiction of Kenneth W. Cain

“The Reaper’s Fire”

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Kenneth W. Cain

“The Reaper’s Fire” tagline:
Dana leads her boyfriend out into a cornfield on Halloween night to learn the identity of an arsonist who terrorized their small town in past years. There in the cornfield, among the drying husks, she contemplates her relationship with her father.

Where to read this book:

Crystal Lake Publishing

Edited by Monique Snyman

From reviews:
“Cain builds up his main character by basing her on a recognisable stereotype (the popular cheerleader) and then giving her layers, quite the feat for such a short story. The author handles the revelation of the culprit wonderfully well and delivers a satisfying ending.” ~ This Is Horror

“By The Crescent Moon”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Kenneth W. Cain

“By The Crescent Moon” tagline:
A disobedient cat leads its owner into a foggy night filled with chaos and happenstance.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Charon Coin Press

Edited by Jerry E. Benns

“Hired Hand”

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Hired Hand” tagline:
A drunkard gunslinger is forced to standoff against horrible plague local miners brought back with them into town. But if he means to succeed, Hanlin must also find the courage to accept his troubled past.

Where to read this story:

Digital Fiction Publishing

Science Fiction Trails

Edited by David B. Riley

From reviews:
“For anyone who has watched Philip Kaufman’s The Invasion of the Body Snatchers or (pick any zombie movie) this is the sort of feeling you get from reading this.” ~ SF Site

“A Ring For His Own”

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Kenneth W. Cain

“A Ring For His Own” tagline:
When a peculiar man arrives in town selling jewelry, Marshal Ben Donegal finds himself caught in a predicament that may change his life forever.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Post Mortem Press

Edited by Paul Michael Anderson

“Mantid”

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Mantid” tagline:
A boy tasked with retrieving a crayfish discovers a far more terrifying creature.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing

Edited by Max Booth III

“Fragments”

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Fragments” tagline:
Caleb is a special boy whose hunger outweighs any other need. But in his pursuit of sustenance he encounters someone he hadn’t expected.

(This is included in These Old Tales)

Where to read this story:

Horrified Press

“Her Living Corals”

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Her Living Corals” tagline:
When she is alone with her corals, she is happiest. But eventually they always take on a life of their own.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Firbolg Publishing

Edited by Dr. Alex Scully

“A Window to Dream By”

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kenneth W. Cain

“A Window to Dream By” tagline:
A business man finds himself victim to a seductive creature, and his obsession with her escalates until nothing else matters.

(This is included in Embers).

Where to read this story:

Crowded Quarantine Publications

Edited by Adam and Zoë-Ray Millard

“Heirloom”

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Heirloom” tagline:
A private investigator learns of the special power contained within an old camera.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Dark House Press

Edited by Richard Thomas

“Passing Time”

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Kenneth W. Cain

“Passing Time” tagline:
A woman’s life unfolds while watching her family get ready for their day.

(This is included in Darker Days).

Where to read this story:

Rocking Horse Publishing

The Dark Fiction of Kenneth W. Cain

Category Archives: Short Stories

“The Reaper’s Fire”

Edited by Monique Snyman

“By The Crescent Moon”

Edited by Jerry E. Benns

“Hired Hand”

Edited by David B. Riley

“A Ring For His Own”

Edited by Paul Michael Anderson

“Mantid”

Edited by Max Booth III

“Fragments”

“Her Living Corals”

Edited by Dr. Alex Scully

“A Window to Dream By”

Edited by Adam and Zoë-Ray Millard

“Heirloom”

Edited by Richard Thomas

“Passing Time”

Edited by Robin Tidwell

Edited by Monique Snyman

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