Greg M. Hall

Biography

Greg M. Hall has over a dozen stories and two novels online and in print. Though no single genre can contain him, he's got a soft spot in his heart for Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy with dark elements. After living on Maui and in Southern California, he got sick of the mild weather and moved home to eastern Nebraska, where he lives with his wife, a bunch of kids, and second pet tortoise--the first one ran away.

Where to buy in print

Books

Vigilance
Price: Free! Words: 4,760. Language: English. Published: August 17, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
(3.00 from 1 review)
Tarton's colony has survived an alien attack. The worst part is that some unknown entity dropped the horde of knife-limbed swarmers on them. Without any clues, he may need to swallow his pride and call on Gianna, his ex, for help. But even her psionic gift may not be enough to reveal the magnitude of the threat to humanity.
The Dispersal Part III: Black Cloaks and Burning City
You set the price! Words: 7,110. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(3.00 from 1 review)
Toval has defied his oath to save a conquered princess from a fellow soldier's assault. The two of them have managed to flee, but with the dreaded Black Cloaks on their trail, their chances of getting very far are slim. In this final chapter, with death at their heels, the only way they could make their plight worse is to try rescuing her father from an Imperial garrison.
The Dispersal, Part II: The Flight
You set the price! Words: 5,230. Language: English. Published: August 9, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(3.00 from 1 review)
Having killed for a total stranger, Imperial soldier Toval must now run for his life. He can navigate the forest as skillfully as any wolf, but the rebel woman fleeing with him cannot. If only he weren't infatuated, he would do the smart thing and leave her to her own fate. Without weapons or coin, they must avoid the nightmarish Black Cloaks and escape the Empire.
The Dispersal, Part I: Narixan Conquest
You set the price! Words: 5,010. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.00 from 1 review)
The Narixan people have rebelled, but the Empire has quickly crushed them. As punishment for their insurrection, they must be scattered throughout the vast imperial lands. Toval, one of many soldiers tasked with enforcing the decree, has no idea of the danger that will arise from this simple task.
Meet n' Greet
Price: Free! Words: 3,260. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 1 review)
Joe Yount is everyone's favorite salesman, but he's been out of work for a while. Maybe the interview with Doctor Zemek will end his streak of bad luck. The paycheck would be nice, but what could be better than helping to cure cancer and save the planet? If only he could put a finger on why his potential employer creeps him out so intensely...
Identity Theft
Price: Free! Words: 7,250. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.00 from 1 review)
Farncis decided that impersonating the powerful and quick-tempered mage Iconeus was a sure-fire way to stick his hand in the Emperor's gold-filled pocket. It wasn't the most prudent thing he's tried, but his confidence has never been in short supply. At least, it wasn't before he met his equal: the Emperor's daughter.
The War Where Nobody Died
You set the price! Words: 5,530. Language: English. Published: July 17, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk
(5.00 from 1 review)
Seattle Mayor Ray Huang doesn't care that AI and robotics have taken human casualties out of war. The fighting is in his city, and it's small consolation that nobody will be killed. A visit from an enemy agent is the only way things could get worse.
Revival
Price: Free! Words: 5,980. Language: English. Published: June 21, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(4.00 from 1 review)
The crew of the Leavenworth discover a century-old satellite in a sector of deep space where it doesn't belong. Even worse, there's a frozen body stuffed inside that satellite. Can they thaw him out and get some answers? And if they can, will they wish they hadn't?
Martian Water
Price: Free! Words: 4,720. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
For the first humans on Mars, everything is a challenge. Mission funding is threatened, and their harsh new home wants to kill them. This is no time for Curtis to discover he has feelings for Molly.
The Epicenter
Price: Free! Words: 2,180. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2018. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
Hal's project is so dangerous that his office sits on a barren planet. Having an affair with a coworker is one of the dumbest decisions he's ever made. Will their indiscretion cost the two of them their lives?
Night Sentry
Price: Free! Words: 3,130. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2013. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Undead, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
(5.00 from 1 review)
Mikey, on watch over his post-apocalyptic town wall, is confronted in the middle of a frigid January night by a dark-clad stranger seeking entry.
My Pal the Bug #3: Bait
Price: Free! Words: 6,300. Language: English. Published: September 8, 2013. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
Turlock gets a text informing him he'll be killed in five minutes. If he can best a near-perfect assassin, he and Marve must find out where it came from--and prevent their mass production.
Rookie Mistake
Price: Free! Words: 3,560. Language: English. Published: June 16, 2012. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
It's not fair. Harry's had a plain-vanilla approach to living life. He's too boring and unremarkable. He doesn't deserve to have his throat ripped out. If it was up to him, demon-wrangling would be left to more interesting people that enjoy taking risks. But life has a funny way of being unfair like that.
The Water Peddlers
You set the price! Words: 2,910. Language: English. Published: February 12, 2012. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Azad and his brother Mikar are about to become very rich men, if they're not killed first. All they have to do is go where no human can survive and make a trade with aliens they've never met.
Easy Money
Price: Free! Words: 3,940. Language: English. Published: October 16, 2011. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Booth and his adventuresome friends have the opportunity of a lifetime fall in their laps: a job that's way too easy for a payment that's way too large. But when killing's involved, nothing is ever all that simple.
City of Light
You set the price! Words: 6,320. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2011. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
The fortress-city of Pingwot, besieged for six centuries, has attracted the Universal Church's attention by flaunting pre-apocalyptic technology. The inquisitor they send may be faced with damning its entire population to save mankind.
Stunted
You set the price! Words: 84,010. Language: English. Published: December 28, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
A Boston physicist, aided by a prodigy and doomsday prophetess, must escape a magic-driven world before his foreign presence destroys it.
That Stupid Kid
Price: Free! Words: 1,960. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Plays & Screenplays
(3.00 from 2 reviews)
The guys on George's crew huddle in a poorly-heated shed after a serious accident halts their work. Rumors bounce off the metal walls, and it's up to George to keep things from getting out of hand.
My Pal The Bug #2: Drug Lab of Death
Price: Free! Words: 7,720. Language: English. Published: August 30, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Adventure » General
(3.00 from 1 review)
Turlock and Marve are hired by a criminal organization to investigate disappearances at a remote drug lab. Along the way they rescue a mysterious woman. How many times will she almost get them killed?
Traffic Control
You set the price! Words: 79,010. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
A fatal accident destroys former rock star Carl Patterson's quest to turn his life around and make peace with his estranged daughter. His search for answers uncovers a secret worth killing for, putting him on a collision course with a man that does whatever it takes to win.
My Pal The Bug #1: For They Know Not...
Price: Free! Words: 4,340. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(3.80 from 5 reviews)
Turlock and his insectile partner barge into a monastery to wave their guns and intimidate the brothers into selling the property. But their employers never told them what awaited inside...
The Gig
Price: Free! Words: 7,400. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
(3.00 from 1 review)
A bar band crosses the state to play at a strange club they've never heard of. The big payday and prospect of new women to charm have them licking their chops--until they start playing!
Closure
You set the price! Words: 3,130. Language: English. Published: August 11, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
A legendary swordsman needs one final battle to bring down the decaying empire that killed his family. Will a boy with the countenance of a king convince him to save himself, or is there nothing left to save?
Rick's Hostage
Price: Free! Words: 3,830. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Jack is a winner who grinds his competitors into the dirt. His wife's lover is about to find that out in the harshest way possible. But Jack finds out he's been playing by the wrong set of rules...

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