Short Stories

While Peter most often works on novels, he has been known to pen a few short stories too.  A few of these are available here on the website for you to ignore.  Since his works span many different genres, a brief description of the short stories follow the title.

Addicted General fiction.  Approximately 1,400 words.  The first draft was written circa 2005 before being put in a drawer and forgotten.  It was rediscovered in 2009 and edited for this web version.

Snake Oil General fiction, borderline psuedo-horror.  Approximately 4,900 words.  This was written in 2009, and Peter later recorded audio of him reading it along with some background music (Peter says "For some reason, you have to read it with a Southern accent").  The mood was probably influenced a bit by Stephen King novels, although there's nothing outright scary in the story (it's more of just a general creepy feeling).

What Time Can't Heal General fiction.  Approximately 3,700 words.  Written in 2009, this story is very loosely based on events that occured to a member of Peter's family.  Of his short stories published here, this is probably the most "literary" work.