By the Fire: Tales from the Ashes is a collection of 31 short stories that reflect the fire. Starting from humble sparks, these stories quickly ignite into flames of narrative flow. It peaks with a blaze, then begins to die down; first becoming embers, then ashes. Each story has been written and edited by Algonquin College's Professional Writing students of 2024 and reflects their growing...
When Ali boards an old-fashioned locomotive mysteriously stationed in her bedroom, she is swept off into an impossible land of dreams.But as the train chugs along through her fantasies, Ali soon discovers that not all dreams are pleasant...
Join Mina as she takes a pleasant boat ride with her father. When Mina grows tired on their voyage, she finds herself in a magical underwater world that is both beautiful and a little scary. She learns quickly how dangerous the water can be and the importance of following the rules of boat safety.
Join us this dark night by the fire. Algonquin College's Professional Writing class of 2023 presents this anthology of short stories with pride. You're sure to find something to captivate, inspire, and even frighten your friends and family on long dark nights in the wild or huddled around a fireplace. There's a body in these pages if you know where to look.