Egerius    by AM Kirkby
Price: Free! 6720 words. Published on April 4, 2012. Fiction.
A story of ancient Etruria. Young Egerius is brought up by women after his father's early death; but there are secrets in his father's family, and as he grows older, he learns that he has a family he has never met, and is the heir to more than his father's slim estate... This is a chapter from 'Etruscan Blood', an epic novel of ancient Italy that will be published later this year.

Sacrifices    by AM Kirkby
Price: Free! 3510 words. Published on February 6, 2012. Fiction.
In the Etruscan city of Cisra, the boy Karkana sacrifices his prize possession to help a prisoner of war. But the true implications of his act won't be felt till years later.

The Tin Heart    by AM Kirkby
Price: Free! 3480 words. Published on May 15, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A tourist steals a tin heart from a church in Venice. The theft is unseen - but strange happenings suggest the heart is taking its vengeance. A ghost story in the style of M R James.

Sword of Justice    by AM Kirkby
Price: Free! 5190 words. Published on May 14, 2011. Fiction.
When Lawrence agrees to look after the Sword of Justice while the silversmith is away, strange things start to happen. An eerie tale of betrayal and sorcery.

A Ghost Story of the Norfolk Broads    by AM Kirkby
Price: Free! 2890 words. Published on May 14, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Two cruisers on the Norfolk Broads discover an eerie story behind the strange pub where they tie up one night.