Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with gritty fiction? Check out our collection below.
Time to Cash Out By T. Fox Dunham
The streets of South Philly don’t forgive mistakes—and Zack just made a big one. When a rookie dealer steals from a mob-run poker game, his crew must choose: help him fake a robbery or get buried with him.
Since the Sky Blew Off
Bloody Hands Of The Ripper by E.S. Wynn
The streets of The City don’t sleep, especially when there’s blood in the gutters. Detective William Gray thinks he’s chasing a Ripper copycat—until a crimson-clad woman walks into a smoky dive bar and sends him down a rabbit hole darker than any alley.
The Bitch is Back By Tyson Blue
Ray thought he’d left his last job behind, just another contract in his deadly profession. But when a woman from his past—a woman he was certain he had killed—tracks him down, his quiet New Hampshire hideout turns into a battleground.
The Charity Stripers by Mick Rose
Coach Nick Palatino takes over St. Suzie’s basketball team, determined to win at any cost. But as his web of corruption, crime, and deception grows, the question isn’t just how far he’ll go—it’s how long before it all comes crashing down.
How to Stihl Rubies By Dr. Richard A. Olson
Hard-boiled detective Nick Stihl and his sharp, unflappable secretary Pepper, get more than they bargained for when they’re dragged into a treacherous jewel heist.
Interview: Dr. Richard A. Olson
Meet Dr. Richard A. Olson, the creative mind behind the gripping Nick Stihl Private Investigator series. Driven by a childhood immersed in athletics, martial arts, and bodybuilding, Olson’s diverse interests extend to the world of music, where he once showcased his talents as a professional rock drummer. Beyond the beats, he’s a voracious consumer of literature, indulging in everything from traditional books and comics to a particular fascination with Batman and pulp magazines.
A Review of Less than Human By Gary Raisor
If your taste in vampires leans toward gritty realism over glittering romance, Less than Human by Gary Raisor is the blood-soaked tale you didn’t know you needed.
Healing The Broken-Hearted Night By Tyson Blue
Auburn, New York, holds a dark secret as a man follows a recently released prisoner through the shadowed streets. What begins as a quiet pursuit takes a dangerous turn when a stranger with his own agenda steps in. With a private investigator now in tow, a tense game of cat-and-mouse unfolds as they trail the ex-convict, hoping to uncover the whereabouts of a long-hidden stash from an old heist. But in the dead of night, alliances blur, and danger looms. Who will make it out alive, and who is hiding the biggest secret of all?
The All-American Psycho: American Psycho (2000)
Explore the darkly satirical world of “American Psycho,” a film that delves into the decadence and superficiality of the 1980s.
The Death Patrol By Thomas M. Malafarina
In a world reduced to ruins, carnage, and chaos, civilization is nothing more than a distant, forgotten joke. The Death Patrol—three psychotic murderers—roam the wasteland, dealing only in blood and violence.
A Life of Sacrifice by Chauncey Haworth
Two young punks, Chuckles and Full Pint, live on the edge in downtown Oakland. Their mundane existence takes a dark turn when they break into a pawn shop, only to unwittingly unleash a malevolent force upon the city.
