Depressing Flash Fiction

TWENTY-FOUR AND A BOTTLE OF RYE by Adam Vine is one of the author's earlier stories, and I'm happy to say his writing has much improved.

The depressing tone doesn't bother me as much as the open ending. I feel sorry for Max's wife.

If you want to see how the author's writing style has changed, check out THIS DOOR IS LOCKED.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Sci-Fi Suspense

THIS DOOR IS LOCKED by Adam Vine is deep for a short story. David searches for an alien race called The Wanderers, traveling through Escher Doors. Comparing the unusual mode of travel to jazz is a great touch.

The ending isn't a complete surprise, but the story is still enjoyable. I would have liked to know more about the aliens, and why David is so obsessed with finding them, but those details aren't necessary.

I also recommend Vine's GENE CATCHER, another sci-fi short.

As always,
AstraDaemon