The Society Of Misfit Stories

The Society of Misfit Stories is a home for those wonderful stories that are too long for most magazines but too short for print as stand-alone books. Whether you call them short stories, novelettes, or novellas, these stories are all of a length that often struggles to find publication traditionally. Volume Three represents all of the stories that were published in 2018. The Society of Misfit Stories originally began as ebook-only bi-weekly releases that were compiled into an annual publication for print. In 2019, the program transitioned to a literary journal published three times a year. This book represents the final volume of the original project. The stories in this collect range from the silly to the terrifying, from the whimsical to the philosophical, from traditional high fantasy to experimental magical realism. The one common denominator is that they are all written in the novelette/novella format. At five-hundred print pages, The Society of Misfit Stories features an amazing collection of new and established authors creating in the speculative genres. Bards and Sages Publishing is proud to have provided a home for such wonderful works.

Each issue of The Society of Misfit Stories Presents… is a celebration of long-form fiction. These novelettes and novellas will entertain and surprise fans of the form. In this issue: William Suboski, Sarina Dorie, Daniel Foy, Anne Sherman, Gary Battershell, and David Gilman Frederick. A sampling of the stories in this issue: A ghost seeks to convince a scientist to believe in the existence of ghosts in Psychology for the Living Impaired. A food pantry volunteer finds herself caught up in a peculiar mystery when a strange man registers for services to feed his “guests” in Gregory and the Gregorii. A struggling chef at an exclusive restaurant discovers just how cut-throat the hospitality industry can be in Check On!

Each issue of The Society of Misfit Stories Presents… is a celebration of long-form fiction. These novelettes and novellas will entertain and surprise fans of the form. In this issue: stories by T.L. Barrett, Michael Benson, Sarah Cannavo, Mitch Lam, Aaron Moskalik, Jeff Sullins, and Elizabeth Wilcox Includes: Ekagani's Parade: A man accidentally discovers what will happen in the end of days, and is trapped in the realization that there is nothing he can do to stop it. Out on Arrowhead Road: Tired of being cheated by his partner, a Kentucky bootlegger takes action to regain control of his life and the operation. But he soon discovers that getting rid of his partner isn't as easy as he first thought. Elysian Grove: An unauthorized "retirement home" hides a secret that some consider dangerous to society

The Society of Misfit Stories is a home for those wonderful stories that are too long for most magazines but too short for stand-alone print books. Whether you call them short stories, novelettes, or novellas, these stories are all of a length that often struggles to find publication traditionally. Each issue offers a substantial volume of amazing speculative fiction for readers who enjoy spending time with a good tale.

Each issue of The Society of Misfit Stories Presents… is a celebration of long-form fiction. These novelettes and novellas will entertain and surprise fans of the form. A sample of what you will find in this issue: The interrogation of a revenant by a priest takes an ominous turn in Brillante and Night’s Dark Master. A campaign worker on a simple voting drive uncovers a terrifying local secret in When the Hunters Prowl the Night. A young girl decides to test the truth behind local fables in The Old Man of the Mountain.

The Society of Misfit Stories is a home for those wonderful stories that are too long for most magazines but too short for print as stand-alone books. Whether you call them short stories, novelettes, or novellas, these stories are all of a length that often struggles to find publication traditionally. Volume Three represents all of the stories that were published in 2018. The Society of Misfit Stories originally began as ebook-only bi-weekly releases that were compiled into an annual publication for print. In 2019, the program transitioned to a literary journal published three times a year. This book represents the final volume of the original project. The stories in this collect range from the silly to the terrifying, from the whimsical to the philosophical, from traditional high fantasy to experimental magical realism. The one common denominator is that they are all written in the novelette/novella format. At five-hundred print pages, The Society of Misfit Stories features an amazing collection of new and established authors creating in the speculative genres. Bards and Sages Publishing is proud to have provided a home for such wonderful works.

The Society of Misfit Stories Presents... is a unique periodical of long form fiction published three times a year. Each issue provides an eclectic collection of novelette and novella-length speculative and literary fiction. In this issue: In Hope Endures Where Life Persists, a decades-long feud between mages erupts into the 1906 San Francisco Fire. In The Raven’s Shadow, a woman seeking to help her new husband and his people - and gain power for herself - enters into a binding agreement with the vengeful Celtic deity, Cathubodua In Ash Shades, two women survive the destruction of their landing site by taking shelter in their ship. They emerge to find a local sentient species salvaging burned seeds and must navigate communication barriers to learn what happened to the rest of their crew. In New Game+, a serial killer sentenced to Hell finds himself recruited by the devil to work in the new field of video games. Fourteen long form fiction included in this issue.

Each issue of The Society of Misfit Stories Presents… is a celebration of long-form fiction. These novelettes and novellas will entertain and surprise fans of the form. In this issue: stories by Michael Gardner, Ziaul Moid Khan, Mark Lord, Danielle Ranucci, William Suboski, and Rebecca B. Weiss. A sample of the stories in this issue: Jack Hiller believes he is destined to join a secret society that runs the world. But an encounter with an equally ambitious alligator stands in his way in Working Day. After the suicide of his best friend, Balta must come to terms with his grief while working with his friend’s sister to slay a demon in The Demon-Slayers. A detective finds himself caught up in a bizarre web of secrets, intrigue, and murdered felines in The Mystery Killer of Cats.