Podcasts by Brick Moon Fiction - BMF Podcast

The Lock of the Scion by Brandon Easton from 2021-12-21T15:52:51

This new Brick Moon story actually was one of the first Brick Moon stories. From our anthology called The Inheritance, this story from Brandon Easton follows […]

Cold Root by Eli Edelson from 2021-11-05T13:21:46

As we drift closer toward the winter months, we thought it’d be a good time to unleash this spooky thriller on you. Something strange has happened […]

Moonlight Sonata by Jack Moody from 2021-09-07T19:01:12

Back in 2018 we asked our writers to peer into the future of the 2020 election. This take was created by Jack Moody and it’s impressively […]

Mommy Gonna Kill the Monsters Good by Eric Del Carlo from 2021-08-18T16:09:37

This story is part of a prompt a while back saluting single Moms as heroes. Not sure if we ever had a prompt that delivered stories […]

89.9% by Lauren A. Forry from 2021-08-03T18:52:08

We took asked a group of writers a while back to give us a look at what they thought the future of romance and dating would […]

The Legend of Blackwater Bridge by Amy Weaver from 2021-07-06T16:19:03

Believe it or not, this comes from one of our very first prompts we gave out to writers. This tense thriller is its own story but […]

Pale Passenger by Stephanie Jessop from 2021-06-10T16:39:10

When Blue is Red by Brad Kayl from 2021-04-07T15:39:27

A family’s desperate run towards freedom. A life or death journey that has cost them the entirety of both valuable and sentimental possessions pinning all their […]

Its Hour Come Round At Last by Eric Del Carlo from 2021-03-24T16:00:45

As Brick Moon’s orbit decays and we are inexorably sucked toward the black hole that crushes and destroys all, we bring you the best from the […]

The Inherited Planet by Lauren Signorino from 2021-03-04T21:49:56

One of the most rewarding prompts we’ve ever given our writers was a simple one: “The black sheep of the family inherits the matriarch/patriarch’s entire estate […]

A Monster Stalks the Range by Kelseigh N from 2021-01-26T16:53:41

Kelseigh’s stories are always a treat. This latest one would like to think it masquerades as a bit of noir-western-pulp, and there is that element. But […]

The Second to Last Meeting of the Tesseract Four by Eric Del Carlo from 2020-12-22T17:07:17

We end our year with a truly entertaining piece. Set in the stunning landscape of New Mexico, this story by Eric Del Carlo has action, adventure, […]

Sprite Song by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2020-12-03T20:14:49

This one has been a long time coming, but of course it’s well worth the wait. We take a turn from the dark sci-fi to lighten […]

Ghosted by Jason D’Aprile from 2020-11-10T19:47:42

“It’s hard to kill a ghost.” Sometimes all you need is that first sentence to get you hooked, eh? This new one from Jason D’Aprile is […]

Investigator’s Comfort by Joshua Safley from 2020-10-28T16:23:50

A couple years back we delivered a self-explanatory prompt to our writers called “Strange Investigations.” We got so many good stories out of that one we […]

I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire by Jack Moody from 2020-10-21T15:20:37

Terror in the sky! We have one from the always ‘out there’ Jack Moody (anyone remember “Uncle Raymond has a Pet Gerbil?”) This time he goes […]

Undone by Jason D’Aprile from 2020-10-14T17:06:52

“Serena set out with anger in her song and murder in her heart.” So, yeah, this is not your typical fairy story – and thank goodness […]

Sing, Itch by Sam French from 2020-10-01T17:46:46

Last month we wanted to do some escapist fantasy stories for you and we did. See, we figured if we gave our writers a prompt that […]

Melody’s End by Joshua Safley from 2020-09-09T19:48:14

Your escape into fantasy continues this time from a new writer to the Brick Moon platform, Joshua Safley! “Melody’s End” reminds us, in a very unique […]

Fairy Tales and Selkie Tails by Alicia Hilton from 2020-08-26T18:20:21

Finally! The first installment of our new theme. Considering the shape of the world, we opted for a moment of pure escapism. So for the next […]

This Box Contains Multitudes by Eric Del Carlo from 2020-08-11T17:43:38

The prolific genius Eric Del Carlo is back. We’re wrapping up our series of Crash-Landing themed prompts and boy is this a doozy. Eric developed his […]

Nothing Wasted by Bryan Aiello from 2020-07-23T18:52:04

Well this is a first for us – a short story that is a sequel (of sorts) to another short story. If you’ve not heard Bryan […]

Pinched by Lauren A. Forry from 2020-07-01T16:37:23

It is dark. It is snowing like hell. And Seb and Becca are arguing while piloting a high-speed train headed even further into the heart of […]

The Leviathan Sang by Rudolfo Serna from 2020-06-19T17:46:19

Cosmic. Trippy. Meditative. Otherworldly. When a story is as dreamy as “The Levianthan Sang” by Rudolfo Serna (narrated by Nicholas Thurkettle), it’s difficult to do justice […]

Pithos by Jason D’Aprile from 2020-06-05T17:56:52

Man, this is a good one. Not sure if it’s appropriate to single out a writer’s story in comparison to other stories they’ve written, but we […]

The Conductor by Eli Edelson from 2020-05-27T18:29:07

A journey. A crash. A discovery. A revelation. Considering the times we live in one can not help but wonder how this will affect the constitution […]

The Sunken River by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2020-05-01T19:26:12

We have a new one from Kevin R. O’Hara. This is a totally fun one and the less said about it the better because it’s got […]

Consumed by Sam French from 2020-04-17T17:20:18

At first glance we see an ancient ship at sea, but upon closer inspection it’s revealed that all of the materials that make up the ship […]

The End of the F*#king World by Jack Moody from 2020-04-09T17:43:36

This is the final story with the theme “The Enemy of My Enemy.” And, hey, maybe you can guess by the title that it’s a bit […]

Nala by Bryan Aiello from 2020-03-27T23:59:38

Man, do we love us some Bryan Aiello. You know that line from the ’89 Batman, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?” We feel the […]

Nocturne in Black and Gold by Alicia Hilton from 2020-03-11T18:36:41

We have a new story from a new (for us) writer this week! Alicia Hilton has delivered a story that exists in some poetic world outside […]

Rescues by Sam French (Sneak Peek) from 2020-03-03T19:37:07

We take a break from our sci-fi short stories to bring you this, uh, sci-fi scripted audio. That’s right, one of our Brick Moon writers, Sam […]

Opposite Number by Eric Del Carlo from 2020-02-18T17:38:51

Eric Del Carlo is BACK. We have four brand new stories coming at you with an all new prompt – this time it’s “The Enemy of […]

Support Class by Stephanie Jessop from 2020-02-06T16:13:43

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past series of stories being a single-mom is HARD, right? Well, guess what, it doesn’t get any better […]

Water That Runs Red by Bryan Aiello from 2020-01-28T16:59:53

Mars is perilous. It is plagued by deadly storms, a half functioning command center, and it’s a place where oxygen is more valuable than gold. It’s […]

Old Debts by Kelseigh N. from 2020-01-14T20:18:12

Usually we write an intro for our latest story, but this time, we’re gonna let Kelseigh’s opening couple of paragraphs speak for this one: “Revenge never […]

Reconnaissance by Chantel Donnan from 2020-01-07T17:00:50

She thought she’d left the spy career behind. She turned her back on it to raise a family and live a quiet, honest life. Until she […]

Molly Moth Saves Christmas by Amy Weaver from 2019-12-17T16:12:24

We have a special treat for you this holiday season. This one is for the whole family and it comes from our friends over at KidPod […]

Terminal by Lauren A. Forry from 2019-12-12T18:38:30

What good are the holidays without a scare or two? Lauren A. Forry is dragging Halloween straight into Christmas with this horrifyingly tense story. Claire is […]

Grace Under Pressure by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-12-02T17:34:01

This is one of those stories that reminds you not to take life for granted. Because everything can turn on a dime with one random event. […]

Can’t Catch Me by Sam French from 2019-11-12T17:20:01

You think it’s hard being a single mom? Try being a single mom and a thief – the headaches, the babysitters, the… advantages. Yes, it’s a […]

The Night Following a Failed Invasion by Stephanie Jessop from 2019-11-01T19:49:30

It’s pitch black, the middle of the night, and she is on the run from SOMETHING. No, make that several somethings. The invasion has failed, but […]

Unseen Space by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2019-10-28T16:18:44

There is a slaughter taking place aboard the spaceship, “Edgeworth One.” A beast of unspeakable horror stomps through the corridors as the crew members try to […]

Requiem for a Prom Queen by Eric Del Carlo from 2019-10-24T17:09:34

“Will you go to the prom with me?” For a lot of kids those were magical words, but not for these kids. You remember the ones […]

Something Horrible by Tony DiGerolamo from 2019-10-14T16:51:09

Hey hey, it’s that time of year again! Y’know when we do the really scary stories? Well, we’re going to start you off with a curveball. […]

Diminishing Returns by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-10-02T16:08:25

Hey, guess what? We lied. We are liars. We thought last week was the end of our “Let’s Get Small” collection, but it turns out there […]

Threescore Years and Ten by JB Toner from 2019-09-27T00:08:54

White Flags by Jack Moody from 2019-09-17T20:49:55

The President of the United States wakes up inside a terrarium. And that’s all we’re going to tell you about this story. You’re just going to […]

Let’s Get Small by Eli Edelson from 2019-09-05T19:40:06

New month, new theme! Okay, we went big over the summer. HUGE. I mean, we took you to the freaking moon. So now that fall is […]

Errors of Lunatics by Bryan Aiello from 2019-08-28T16:22:53

We conclude our series of lunar–themed stories with this epic story from Bryan Aiello. “Errors of Lunatics” is a sweeping tale of ambition, childlike wonder, and […]

Moon Shot by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-08-13T15:58:47

Out of this world action. Literally. We continue our month–long journey to the dark side of the moon, this time our ship is piloted by the […]

Lunar Threat by Kelseigh N from 2019-08-01T18:29:26

To the moon! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we decided to take a peek into the future of the very first […]

Eternal Silence by JB Toner from 2019-07-23T19:39:43

Well, we have a very timely and appropriate new theme for the next few short stories. 50 years after the first Moon Landing we decided to […]

Children of the Red Feathered Ga by Bryan Aiello from 2019-07-06T14:27:11

We conclude our series on “Denial,” and must admit it’s stories like this that really illustrate just what a talented group of writers we’re working with […]

The Thin White Line by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-06-27T19:07:49

Our series on “Denial” continues with a new one from the imagination of Jason D’Aprile. This one is set in an arctic outpost and illustrates how […]

Remember Thou Art Dust by JB Toner from 2019-06-17T15:30:47

We love this one. As you know our theme for the month is ‘Denial’ and this story by JB Toner is a perfect example of thinking […]

Do No Harm by Chantel Donnan from 2019-06-04T18:59:21

New month, new theme, new writer. We decided to spend the month of June in “Denial.” Yes, that’s this month’s theme for the stories from the […]

Skin Deep by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-05-21T18:55:18

The final entry in our First Responders series. Did we save the best for last? Hey, we don’t play favorites – but this is one of […]

The Creek Was Not on the Map by Lauren A. Forry from 2019-05-03T17:10:53

Winter in Vermont. Epic snowstorm, people trapped in their cars on a major freeway with no means of escape in the immediate future. So someone has […]

Things To Consider by Kelseigh N from 2019-04-25T16:06:52

Kelseigh N is back and this time contributing a story in our “Disaster” series. We asked our writers to come up with a story set in […]

Storm of Souls by Eric Del Carlo from 2019-04-16T16:04:14

This batch of stories is set in the world of First Responders – firefighters, police officers, EMTs etc. Our homage to people who run TOWARD disasters […]

Cancer Kids by Lauren A. Forry from 2019-03-26T17:13:45

And we saved the darkest for last. Lauren A. Forry has contributed to Brick Moon from the beginning. She never fails to impress, but we have […]

Rat, Sharp Tooth, Sky by Sam French from 2019-03-13T15:59:09

When we release a new Sam French short story, it feels like we should be sounding an air-raid siren so you have time to emotionally prepare […]

The Gods Below by JB Toner from 2019-03-05T18:47:51

The madness continues! Brand new story from a brand new writer (to us) from a brand new anthology! Our latest publication One Nation InDivisible: Election Day […]

Eva and Adolf’s Last Mixtape by Eric Del Carlo from 2019-02-20T00:40:57

Here at Brick Moon we are all about giving you a glimpse into the future. This time we take a peek into the year 2020, election […]

The Bunker by Jason D’Aprile from 2019-02-07T16:53:41

Brand new month – brand new theme. This time we wanted to peer into the future by about two years. This begins a series of stories […]

Meatless Fridays by Eric Del Carlo from 2019-01-29T19:47:23

How much do we love Eric Del Carlo? Well, a lot. When we come up with our prompts, one of the first thoughts is, “What will […]

Uncle Raymond Has A Pet Gerbil by Jack Moody from 2019-01-17T17:23:12

The second podcast of 2019 is here!  From our “Teenagers and Test Tubes” prompt, this story comes from Jack Moody.  Listeners/readers familiar with Jack’s stories know […]

Homecoming by Lauren A. Forry from 2019-01-08T18:38:26

Happy New Year Brick Moon folks!  Are you ready to dive back into the best speculative fiction podcast in existence?  Well step right this way.  We […]

My Mom, My Dad, and My Brothers by Sam French from 2018-12-11T19:56:45

Family, holidays, and tension – has there ever been a more consistent trio?  For the holidays this year we got our beloved readers (and listeners) a […]

Tidings of Light and Spirit by Bryan Aiello from 2018-12-04T18:03:52

We here at Brick Moon are not immune from the holiday spirit.  At the very least, why NOT set aside a day when everyone tries to […]

A Deserving Conference by Robert Kingett from 2018-11-20T18:29:08

Our final podcast from the anthology IT CAME FROM THE COMMENT SECTION!  couldn’t be more appropriate or seasonal.  Typically our writer’s run dark –  maybe that’s […]

The Golden Pyramid of Arroyo del Toro by Rudolfo Serna from 2018-11-14T20:22:05

From the anthology “It Came From The Comment Section!” we bring you the latest from writer Rudolfo Serna.  In this story we meet Cheryl – recently […]

Quittersdotcom by Josh Trapani from 2018-11-06T19:08:06

Today is November 6, 2018.  Election Day.  For the past two and a half years we’ve seen the rise of divisive rhetoric that has very recently […]

A Wedding Night at Motel 1941 by Suyi Okungbowa from 2018-10-30T17:39:21

Are you ready for one last Halloween scare, Brick Moon fans?  Today we conclude our month-long scarefest with the bloodiest installment in our SLASHER series.  Suyi […]

The V’s by Sam French from 2018-10-26T17:27:32

The wave of slasher films from the late 70s to the mid-80s was nothing less than a tsunami.  Even more stunning was the sheer amount of […]

Instance 68 by Stephanie Jessop from 2018-10-19T17:02:55

Another boring day in the office.  The job pays, but there’s nothing to do – like, literally nothing.  It makes no sense to hire a new […]

And We Shall See Our Names Written In Blood by Eric Del Carlo from 2018-10-09T17:43:01

It’s Halloween season and we aim to bring the horror.  It starts today and runs through the month.  This year we gave our writers a prompt […]

Specter of Crime by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2018-08-17T16:49:40

The anthology is “It Starts With A Heist,” and the last story from it is Kevin R. O’Hara’s “Specter of Crime.”  This one has everything you […]

Voices by Sam French from 2018-08-10T17:51:10

Have you been following our #SummerOfCrime series on the Brick Moon Fiction Podcast?  Then you already know you’re in for a treat.  From the anthology, “It […]

Algorithm For Solar Devotion by Bryan Aiello from 2018-07-25T02:54:40

What is best about handing out prompts to our Brick Moon writers is the anticipation.  We know (mostly ) all our writers and when we get […]

The Grab by Eric Del Carlo from 2018-07-11T16:17:09

The Sumer of Crime continues with our latest podcast from the anthology, “It Starts With A Heist.”  This brilliant piece comes from Eric Del Carlo.  Wait […]

A Light for The Dark Under by Suyi Okungbowa from 2018-07-05T18:05:23

The first podcast release from our “It Starts With A Heist” anthology.  This dazzling sci-fi heist tale comes from Suyi Okungbowa.  Action, thrills, a rich world, […]

The Color of Evolution by Lauren Signorino from 2018-06-20T18:21:03

Hey Brick Moon fans, it’s our final installment in our series on Familiars!  This story, “The Color of Evolution” comes from writer Lauren Signorino.  It tells […]

VFam Part 2 by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2018-06-11T16:52:15

Not to worry Brick Moon-heads.  (Brickheads?) Part 2 of Kevin R. O’Hara’s VFam is now live and ready for your listening pleasure! Artwork by Jon Foster!

VFam Part 1 by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2018-06-06T19:39:21

Okay, Brick Moon Fiction is smack in the middle of our epic series on Familiars and this one’s a doozy.  It’s such a big deal, in […]

The Janitor of Death by Jack Moody from 2018-05-30T16:04:14

Brick Moon Fiction presents our newest story, “The Janitor of Death,” by Jack Moody.  We’ll let the first sentence set you up: “The first time Siri […]

Not What You Were Born by Lauren A. Forry from 2018-05-18T18:05:42

Brick Moon Fiction presents a new batch of short stories. Once again, we revisit the theme of “Familiars,” those creatures that act as sidekicks to witches […]

Solutions For Two by Nicholas Thurkettle from 2018-05-08T15:44:35

Brick Moon promised you four stories from parallel lives.  Welcome to story number four courtesy Nicholas Thurkettle.  Nick delivers a story complete with his trademark humor […]

The Dead House by Suyi Davies Okungbowa from 2018-04-27T00:34:56

She went to Benin City with her daughter to escape the wrath of her husband (a 'Machino.').  It seems like a peaceful place, until her daughter finds a severed human finger on the school grounds...

The Observation Log of Ms. Grace McKillip, Retired by Kelseigh N from 2018-04-17T16:39:13

Life has deposited Grace McKillip, now old and frail, into a retirement home overlooking a football field and a school.  Nearly immobile, she's dependent on her hospice nurse for quite a bit and sh...

Such People In It by Eric Del Carlo from 2018-04-09T19:23:15

The old man is at the end of his life. Serving as a constant reminder of what was, his daily view overlooks an elementary school playground. And then one day, slightly off in the woods beyond a f...

Floating Terror by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2018-03-09T20:21:45

The Altar of Bill by Rudolfo Serna from 2018-02-28T16:41:40

This particular story is a real head-trip. Rudolfo Serna, self-professed lover of B and Cult movies, took our suggestion of creating a modern-day Frankenstein and opted to blow our minds. This st...

The Enrico Test by Sam French from 2018-02-15T19:06:33

They're both six years old. They've been together their whole lives. As far as they know they are the same species, but the truth is one of them is NOT HUMAN.

So Shall Morpheus Become Nemesis by Kelseigh N from 2018-02-06T17:30:54

The next generation of monster is here in Kelseigh N.'s smart, terrifying, and timely short story "So Shall Morpheus Become Nemesis."

Blue and Black by Lauren A. Forry from 2018-01-19T17:50:39

Nowhere do we see more clearly how rival factions interact than on the field of battle. And by field of battle, of course, we're talking about sports arenas. My team, your team, we won, they lost...

Mary by Sam French from 2018-01-09T17:17:28

Espionage. A secret mission. A man sent undercover deep into enemy territory with one clear understanding and one clear objective: Our side is right, their side is wrong - steal the pertinent in...

Only Rage by Josh Trapani from 2017-11-17T17:15:41

You know our divided nation eventually sets aside its differences and comes together in solidarity and unity, right?  It’s true.  How is that possible?  How can […]

White Knight on a Black Square by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-11-09T18:46:13

We brought this on ourselves - this divide, this wedge that comes between all citizens. For purposes of this story that divide is epitomized by hulking artificially intelligent robots created by e...

Healers by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2017-10-30T17:45:30

At first glance this would appear to be a hospital emergency room where doctors and nurses move rapidly to save human lives. But further investigation reveals it to be much, much more...

Supernova by Sam French from 2017-10-20T18:43:56

Our second installment of Strange Investigations features one of the most fucked up central characters we've ever had. It figures, though, because it came from the brilliant mind of Sam French. T...

Arms Race by Josh Trapani from 2017-10-13T17:38:12

Are you ready for a month long series of Strange Investigations?  In our ever expanding world of connectivity it's easy to see that the device we hold in our hands will eventually be embedded withi...

I Am The Road by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-09-12T16:02:05

The weather has savaged the landscape, megacorporations have circled the wagons, but mankind has found a way to strike back with the invention of the ultimate driving machine. Engineered to withst...

Strangers in the Eye by Sam French from 2017-08-25T17:07:17

Our fourth release riffing on the theme of Climate Displacement. This story by Sam French takes place in a future in which extreme weather has pinned society down in bunkers and shelters except fo...

The Scarabee by Kelseigh N. from 2017-08-17T17:01:09

What kind of car do you drive? What kind of car do you drive when the environment has become do unpredictable, every ride is deadly? And what kind of vehicle do you drive when the face of humanit...

The Days of Gregor Spheeris by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-07-19T17:20:56

This is the final installment in our Tyranny of History prompt. True to form, Eric Del Carlo delivers a bizarre and out-of-the box idea that makes its deceptively simple punchline that much more p...

Apoptosis,* or The Two-Headed Turtle Runs a Race from 2017-06-29T16:54:09

A new writer to the Brick Moon Fiction camp, Winnie Khaw, delivers her take on the theme 'Tyranny of History.' Winnie opted to go for a very internal perspective and what results is an emotionally...

Zen’s Bloody Ears by Sam French from 2017-06-22T17:33:54

Continuing this month's prompt theme Tyranny of History, writer Sam French delivers yet another fiendish, intelligent, and out-of-the box story - this one about a not-too-distant future classroom w...

SEMantics by Brandon Easton from 2017-06-15T16:46:50

A few moments into the future. The race crisis in America explodes on the fulcrum of a heinous crime and as a result - an APP is developed. Yes. An APP. It's free to download, but once you do i...

Myron by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2017-05-26T17:12:49

From our archives of previously unreleased material comes a scary one (written for the Halloween season). Well, maybe scary isn't the right word exactly... but there is a ghost in it.

The Basic Tenents of War by Abbi Waxman from 2017-05-18T23:30:52

There is dark speculative fiction and then there is downright pitch black. This is the latter. Author Abbi Waxman holds up a black funhouse mirror to humankind's ability to justify our most vile ...

Moments With The Dead by Jason D’Aprile from 2017-05-11T14:38:22

A late night bus ride. A man leaving a girl, trying to get as far away as possible and just as quickly. But of course, this isn't a typical bus ride. And leaving behind relationships is never th...

Fourth Grade by Nicholas Thurkettle from 2017-05-02T15:58:46

From Brick Moon Fiction's very first anthology VISIONS ON VISIONS: Stories from the World of Augmented Reality - comes a profound and heartfelt story from writer Nicholas Thurkettle. The story fol...

Power Through by Lauren A. Forry from 2017-04-25T18:29:51

Our final story on the theme of Gaslighting comes from Lauren A. Forry who has written many of our favorite BMF stories. Here, she sets the stage for the very definition of what a modern-day Gaslig...

Oakvista Pastures by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-04-18T19:46:16

Our third podcast on the theme of Gaslighting comes from the wicked brain of writer Eric Del Carlo. Here, Del Carlo has set the story in a future-world, but with a central character whose ideals o...

Played by Josh Trapani from 2017-04-12T16:56:32

Our second podcast for the month of April continues the theme of "Gaslighting." We're proud to welcome a new voice to the BMF Podcast, Josh Trapani, who - with Played - has delivered upon the prem...

Kids by Sam French from 2017-04-04T15:56:23

Gaslighting. It's the theme of this month's series of podcasts. "Kids" by Sam French is the first entry and wow - what a stunner. Sam has an extremely high batting average around here in that he...

Deer Eat Flowers by Rudolfo Serna from 2017-03-29T16:16:26

Rudolfo Serna returns to the Brick Moon Fiction podcast for our final piece riffing on the theme of Liberty. In the typical Serna style we are presented with emotion and imagery first making for a...

The Migration by Wally Rudolph from 2017-03-22T16:48

Continuing our March theme of "Liberty," writer Wally Rudolph has turned in something truly extraordinary. This impressionistic, frequently poetic work deserves to be read (or listened to) multipl...

Professor Gordon P. Fledgeworth and the Clean-up Crews by Sam French from 2017-03-15T15:11:43

Our second release for the Liberty-themed month of March comes from Sam French. This story takes place amidst the ruins of a familiar city as the titular character risks his life to steal an item ...

Liberty Watch by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-03-10T18:24:58

This month Brick Moon Fiction explores the theme of LIBERTY. This story from Eric Del Carlo takes place in the not-too-distant future on an island just outside of New York. A reporter sent by the...

The Storm Starts Over by Rudolfo Serna from 2017-02-28T15:55:12

This is the last story in our "Fantasy February" series. Written by Rudolfo Serna this is a delightful, moody piece with a dark seaside setting that should please any fan of Lovecraft (and even th...

Familiar Street by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-02-22T02:51:59

For years, Fzzft the cat has stood by his Master - a wizard who lives in the modern world but who protects us from shadowy invaders. But all that's about to change when his Master suffers a stroke...

Familial Duties by Jason D’Aprile from 2017-02-17T18:14:44

A castle under siege. A child in danger. And an action-packed, blood-soaked escape courtesy of most unexpected ally.

The Other One by Lauren A. Forry from 2017-02-07T18:34

This month's theme - Familiars. The little critters that accompany witches, wizards and sorcerers. In The Other One, writer Lauren A. Forry has an incredibly unique take on a classic pair - the o...

My Atlantis by Sam French from 2017-01-31T18:18:50

My Atlantis is a moving reflection on life, action and one of our possible futures. Set during a nationwide flood the story follows a man remembering his childhood as he drives deeper to the heart...

With Lovers to Extinction by Eric Del Carlo from 2017-01-24T17:10:44

A new future, one in which violent weather patterns have altered the course of humanity - and not for the better.

We Dance Among the Lights by Jason D’Aprile from 2017-01-17T17:57:45

Clara returns to her childhood home where her grandmother lies dying only to learn that what she imagined was childhood fantasy, is not a fantasy at all.

Lily & Oscar by Lauren Signorino from 2016-12-31T21:56:30

Writer Lauren Signorino brings you a bittersweet love story Brick Moon Fiction style.

Far Flung by Kevin R. O’Hara from 2016-12-20T14:51:55

December's 'Toys From The Future' theme continues with this fascinating piece from writer Kevin R. O'Hara. Kevin realized that no version of the future would be complete without a game of catch. ...

The Mushroom Mask by Stephanie Jessop from 2016-12-13T19:00:07

Cassie has to babysit her niece Opal - a fact neither of them are thrilled with. Things take a turn, however, when Cassie tells Opal a story that's out of this world... and possibly not fiction.

Learned by Sam French from 2016-12-06T18:18:55

The theme for December is "Toys of the Future" and writer Sam French delivered a walking, talking, thinking person's story told from a very unique point of view. As usual, Sam delivers the bittere...

The Tangerine Egg by Stephanie Jessop from 2016-11-22T16:32:40

Is there love after the apocalypse? For Breanne, stranded in a bunker built by her survivalist husband the answer is 'yes.' But it's not at all what you would expect.

Fishing in the Desert by Rudolfo Serna from 2016-11-15T18:28:51

Once we would have called this the not to distant future, but in light of recent events a story about a high-tech, heavily patrolled border wall and families trying to survive in its shadow seem te...

OpenBook by Sam French from 2016-11-08T17:36:40

David Richards is a desperately lonely man. As a last chance effort, he turns to the latest technology to try and connect with someone ... anyone. The results might be what you expect, but not in...

Troll by Jason D’APrile from 2016-11-01T16:11:41

The all too common internet troll. Someone most of us encounter on a daily basis whether we want to or not. In this piece from Brick Moon Fiction's anthology about complete transparency the curta...

63 Sequoia Lane by Lauren A. Forry from 2016-10-25T16:54:17

An excellent and contemporary haunted house mystery that remains one of Brick Moon's best short stories.

Plunged by Sam French from 2016-10-18T16:08:14

Continuing a theme first presented in Lauren A. Forry's "Window Seat," author Sam French puts us back on the bus and on a ride into pure madness.

Upon A Third Horse by Eric Del Carlo from 2016-10-11T16:32:03

Acclaimed author Eric Del Carlo brings us a profound and terrifying future-earth in which the last remaining source of food has teeth, claws and purpose...

Window Seat by Lauren A. Forry from 2016-10-04T19:25:23

Haley boards a bus in the middle of the night fleeing a bloody past. But she's brought with her more of the past than she realizes...