John de Sousa

SHORT STORIES

Short - short stories to be exact. Mini-tales of wonder that can be read in just a few minutes, but leave a lasting impression. Click the button below the title for your next adventure!

PUBLISHED STORIES

THE HEALING TREE

Available to read at Havok magazine, link on the button.

This story was inspired by the miracle at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-8, but reimagined in a fantasy setting, with a tree instead of a pool. Yes, there are dragons and warriors! 

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A GLINT OF SILVER

Available to read on Havok magazine, link on button.

This story is a teaser for my latest novel Metal Fire. The novel’s setting is a dystopian future where the government uses robotic animals and  mech-dragons to wage war, crush dissent, and persecute Christians. This short story, A Glint of Silver, takes place just before society’s fall into chaos and features two supporting characters, Lyle and Devin.

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SELF-PUBLISHED STORIES

Staring at the Laundry

I WAS CHALLENGED BY MY LOCAL WRITER'S GROUP TO WRITE A FLASH FICTION STORY FOR THIS PHOTO. CLICK THE BUTTON FOR MY CONTRIBUTION. (DELMARVA CHRISTIAN WRITER'S ASSOCIATION)

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The Girl, the Dog, and the Thunder

My local writer's group issued a challenge to compose a flash-fiction short story for the picture shown. click the button for my contribution.

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