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Hello, I'm a short story writer, fiction podcaster, and book author. ๐๐ฝ You can read my short genre fiction on my site or listen to it in my podcast. New stories weekly. ***FIND IT ALL AT STORYFEATHER.COM *** Genres: science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, fables, mythology, and occasionally, horror. Follow me on Pinterest to see soothing art progression videos. Or read previous issues of my email publication, the Storyfeather Gazette, to learn more about my stories and about me. (This profile page of mine is just the tip of the iceberg. I invite you to explore any of the links that interest you below. ๐ง Choose high jinks ๐ค.)
Magic in a magician's hat, supernatural strangeness in a briefcase, and glowing yellow eyes in a dark, dark wood. Storyfeather Gazette.
May 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: Let's get right to it, short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of May. AH, THE BRIGHT HAPPY SUN OF SUMMER ๐ Who needs it?! Love you, Sun. But sometimes, I'm drawn to shadow. You? Say, why don't we go somewhere cool and comfortable, like, oh I don't know, outer space? Alright, then, how about a cabin in the mountains (heh, heh). โ๏ธ ๐ชถ ๐ Greetings! I'm Nila. Every week, I release a new short story and a new podcast episode spanning the genres of...
Blood is a key and blood is a clue to strange beings and strange worlds that lie eerily close to home. Storyfeather Gazette.
May 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of May, and how to explore even more wild-card stories. EXPLORE MORE AT STORYFEATHER ๐ชถ Did you know? You can explore all of this year's stories by monthly theme. So far, we've got Janu-scary, Fairy Tale February, March of Technology, and Fae-pril. (Oops, too many fairy tales. I didn't catch that.) My story year doesn't follow the calendar. Year 13 actually started at the end of October with Hauntober. Then we...
A caterpillar constable, a king with a golden touch, and a chaotic contest of fairies flying at great speed. Storyfeather Gazette.
April 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: An appreciation of the everyday fairy, and short stories & podcast episodes from the second half of April. HAIL TO THE HOUSEHOLD FAIRY ๐ What is that sparkle in your cat's emerald eye? Who is that sweet little lizard sunning himself in your yard? Is that spider in the corner spinning a spectacular shield against harmful spirits that might enter your home? In many stories, fairies are either tall solemn sovereigns, or tiny petty pranksters. Is there any...
A damselfly in distress, a beetle with a will for mischief, and fairy high jinks. Storyfeather Gazette.
April 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: A thought about how one person's "regular" is another person's "rare," and short stories & podcast episodes from the first half of April. THIS ISN'T MY FIRST...NEVER MIND ๐ค Have you ever experienced a moment when someone marvels at something that's familiar to you? Something you know how to do maybe. Or something you've experienced over and over again. Like say, the rodeo. One day, you take your friend to the rodeo. And they're wide-eyed about all of it....
A queen becomes a shark and an ordinary guy tries to save Bigfoot from big tech. Storyfeather Gazette.
March 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the second half of March, and a quick thought about curiosity. A SHARK, A VOLCANO AND A CRYPTID ๐ค We are constantly curious about ourselves and our world. This can sometimes get us into trouble. It's not the curiosity itself that's troublesome. But the ways in which it sometimes manifests. Let us ever endeavor to keep the balance. Seeking when we should seek. Stopping when we should leave things well enough alone. โ๏ธ ๐ชถ...
A toy monkey murders, monsters waste away in a waiting room, and forces conspire to perpetuate a scientific hoax. Storyfeather Gazette.
March 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the first half of March about all kinds of villainy. MONKEYS, MONSTERS, AND TITANS ๐ Were we humans the villains all along? But even villains sometimes try to make amends. Sometimes... โ๏ธ ๐ชถ ๐ Greetings! I'm Nila. Every week, I release a new short story and a new podcast episode spanning the genres of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, mythology, fairy tale, fable, and horror.Whether you're in the mood to read or listen,...
A fish fairy swims through four worlds, enchanted threads weave whimsy, and two men face their eerie fears. Storyfeather Gazette.
February 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the second half of February, and a thought on the power of story. PEAKS AND PITFALLS OF STORY โฐ๏ธ Our perceptions are influenced by stories, especially ones we encounter again and again. And even the ones that we know are rumor, superstition, and fiction might affect how we behave in the world. For better or worse. Our perceptions will likely shift over the course of our lives. Our perspectives, too. Our preferences....
A giant cursed baby, a crown made of stolen thoughts, a garden full of morbid beauty. Storyfeather Gazette.
February 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the first half of February, and an appreciation of small magic. IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS ๐ฑ When I was young, I was (of course) dazzled by grand accomplishments. But now, I am more enchanted by small sincere efforts. Humble, invisible, everyday things. Skills unappreciated until needed. Weeds that grow without tending, and one day bloom with unexpected beauty. What small magic can our hands reach? ๐ซ โ๏ธ ๐ชถ ๐ Greetings!...
A spectral spectacle! A pale procession. And a guardian Angel. Storyfeather Gazette.
January 2026 Issue 2 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the second half of January, and yet more creature merch. THE END OF THE BEGINNING ๐ Beginnings can be exciting. But also high-pressure. Sometimes, it's good to be in the middle, where no one is paying attention. And you can write strange little stories. Or read them. ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ชถ ๐ Greetings! I'm Nila. Every week, I release a new short story and a new podcast episode spanning the genres of science fiction, fantasy, mystery,...
Trapped inside a tree, stranded on an asteroid, switched into another's body. Storyfeather Gazette.
January 2026 Issue 1 In this issue: Short stories and podcast episodes from the first half of January, creature merch, and a resource for fiction-writers. START THE YEAR OFF FRIGHT ๐ป I thought I should probably start the new year off with stories full of energy and adventure and a can-do attitude. But then the word "Januscary" came to mind, and I went in a different direction. An eerie direction. But if you're in the mood for something sweet and lighthearted, the podcast episodes have got you...
Hello, I'm a short story writer, fiction podcaster, and book author. ๐๐ฝ You can read my short genre fiction on my site or listen to it in my podcast. New stories weekly. ***FIND IT ALL AT STORYFEATHER.COM *** Genres: science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, fables, mythology, and occasionally, horror. Follow me on Pinterest to see soothing art progression videos. Or read previous issues of my email publication, the Storyfeather Gazette, to learn more about my stories and about me. (This profile page of mine is just the tip of the iceberg. I invite you to explore any of the links that interest you below. ๐ง Choose high jinks ๐ค.)