From Ugly Duckling to Storyteller: My Messy, Magical Short Stories

I’ve always been mesmerized by stories—whether it’s the wild, ancient tales of Greek mythology, the haunting fantasy of the Epic of Gilgamesh, the dark fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen (especially The Ugly Duckling, that punched me in the gut—how long I spent feeling lost, like I’d never belong, until stories showed me I could make a place for myself), and the Brothers Grimm’s twisted lessons. Then there’s the more modern, mind-bending works of Virginia Woolf and James Joyce (though, let’s be honest, Joyce can be hard to untangle). And of course, Harry Potter, a gateway for so many of us into worlds where magic feels real.  

Fantasy has lived in my bones for as long as I can remember. It’s a fire that won’t go out, sparking countless ideas—some half-formed, others screaming to be written. So, I’m bringing them to life here, one short story at a time. That’s what writers do, right? We answer the call, even when it’s just a whisper.  

These are works of fiction—some strange, some dreamlike, some raw—but all mine. Maybe one day, they’ll grow into a screenplay or a published book. For now? They live here, on this page, waiting to be read, loved, or even disliked. I’m an author, but it’s up to you, the reader, to decide if my stories resonate.  

Most of all? Have fun with them.  

Featured Articles:

1. When the Words Write Back: A Story About Lost Inspiration 
A character comes to life to inspire his author.
A story about the power of writing to awaken emotion.

2. The End Where We Begin
An author faces his own death after a terminal diagnosis.
Through rediscovering life’s beauty, he finds peace in the end.

3. Lost in (Time) Translation
Two time travelers speak different versions of English.
A story about how language evolves and connects us.

4. 404: Language Not Found
In a future where AI controls communication, words lose meaning.
A human rediscovers the value of real language and voice.

5. The Forbidden Alphabet
A linguist discovers a forgotten language with magical power.
A tale about the importance of speaking, not relying on machines.

6. Warriors Across Galaxies

Two mothers from different worlds, Maria and Tat’yana, unite through love and loss, unleashing a cosmic bond that proves motherhood knows no boundaries—only strength, sacrifice, and infinite courage.

7. 3 Fairytales Reimagined: Social Media, Cancel Culture & Glow-Ups in the Digital Age 

Classic fairytale characters face modern dilemmas like social media fame, cancel culture, and influencer pressure, learning timeless lessons in today's digital world.

Humorous, relatable retellings that blend fantasy with the chaos of online life.

8. Silentium: The Price of Words 

In a town cursed with a daily word limit, people must trade days of their lives to speak more.  

A small group discovers that true connection doesn't need a thousand words—just honesty, presence, and heart.

9. The Clock in the Attic

A man spends his life fearing old age and death, only to realize too late he never truly lived.

Life slipped through his fingers like dust, and the moments that mattered were the ones he let pass by.

10.The Boy Who Saw the Gra

Lucien, a boy born under a prophecy in the kingdom of Veridale, is trained as a knight of the Light but begins questioning the rigid divide between Light and Shadow after encountering acts of mercy and kindness from the Shadow. As he learns from Astra, a wanderer who teaches him to see beyond the extremes, Lucien discovers that truth lies in the Gray, a space between Light and Shadow.

11. The Last Thought

A gifted young man gains deep knowledge and understanding, but his intelligence isolates him from others, making him question if wisdom is worth loneliness.  Through a quiet friendship, he learns that true fulfillment lies not in knowing everything, but in sharing simple, human moments.

12. The Flower and the Wall

A shy flower grows behind a wall of fear, watching others bloom freely. One day, she breaks through and discovers that every flower is different—and that she belongs too.

13. Elian’s Castle

A prince builds a magical castle from stories to escape the world.  

But when his creations turn into monsters, he must destroy it to truly live.

14. The Arena of Us

The story follows three characters in Verona—David, a struggling student; Elena, a woman finalizing her divorce; and Marco, an elderly man losing his wife—as they each face endings that gently bloom into quiet beginnings, woven together by fleeting moments near the ancient arena. It's about letting go, holding on, and how love and change echo through time in the smallest encounters.