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Cure for Breathing
Dead Husband Club
Family Secret
Fatal Remorse
Freeing Nicole
Secret Keeper
Blackshore
Don't Knock
Don't Watch Alone
Inheritance
Kill the Messenger
My Wife
No More Dates
Pawn
Silent Vows
So Shall You Reap
Stay Silent
Stranger
The Gala
Cure for Breathing
Dead Husband Club
Family Secret
Fatal Remorse
Freeing Nicole
Secret Keeper
Blackshore
Don't Knock
Don't Watch Alone
Inheritance
Kill the Messenger
My Wife
No More Dates
Pawn
Silent Vows
So Shall You Reap
Stay Silent
Stranger
The Gala
Cure for Breathing
Dead Husband Club
Family Secret
Fatal Remorse
Freeing Nicole
Secret Keeper
Blackshore
Don't Knock
Don't Watch Alone
Inheritance
Kill the Messenger
My Wife
No More Dates
Pawn
Silent Vows
So Shall You Reap
Stay Silent
Stranger
The Gala
Cure for Breathing
Dead Husband Club
Family Secret
Fatal Remorse
Freeing Nicole
Secret Keeper
Blackshore
Don't Knock
Don't Watch Alone
Inheritance
Kill the Messenger
My Wife
No More Dates
Pawn
Silent Vows
So Shall You Reap
Stay Silent
Stranger
The Gala
Murder of Crows

Murder of Crows

And Other Consequential Tales

Nine short tales recounting the consequences of actions...

 

Muzi’s Boon: Muzi’s village forces Nature's hand.

 

Home Sweet Home: Eric gains a new appreciation for smarthome technology.

 

Upshot: Mamá’s justice against poachers brings an unexpected reward.

 

Last Call: Max must decide the fate of her fellow travelers when disaster strikes.

 

Endless Potential: Abby grants favors—for a price.

 

29 Langwood Street: Joe’s past collides with a friend’s present.

 

Switch: Benny learns to be careful what he wishes for.

 

Update: A gardener acquires a new vocation.

 

Murder of Crows: It’s unwise to mess with Ana, that old lady in the park.

Published: January 9, 2026

Pages: 115

ISBN: 978-1-958461-20-4

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About the Author

Drema Deòraich
Drema Deòraich is an award-winning writer of speculative fiction that asks big questions. Her short stories have been published in numerous journals and semi-professional and international zines. Since 2022, she’s published four novels and two novelettes, as well as a short story collection with her most popular published short fiction. More releases are in progress.

When she isn't writing, Drema works as a legal assistant and spends time in Nature, surrounded by flora and fauna. Find her on Facebook at NiveymArtsLLC, and on Bluesky at @dremadeoraich.