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The Little Mermaid Inspired Short Story
Dorlana ♦ April 14, 2021 ♦ 2 Comments
His Soul Inspiration by Dorlana Vann “Have you read this?” My husband, Philip, held the book of fairy tales I had bought from a used bookstore for my niece’s ninth birthday. “Well, not that one, but I’ve read fairy tales before,” I said as I shut the door and stepped out of my heels. He …
Rumpelstilzchen Inspired Short Story
Dorlana ♦ August 30, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
If it Weren’t for Bad Luck by Dorlana Vann I walked through the front door a little after midnight. Jana sat on the couch in the darkness covered by the quilt from our bed, the images from the television flickered on her solemn face. “Oh, you’re up,” I said and gave her a kiss …
Zombies + Beauty & the Beast = There’s no Cure for Dead
Dorlana ♦ October 20, 2019 ♦ 2 Comments
Short Story There’s No Cure for Dead by Dorlana Vann She opened and closed her mouth a couple of times, loosening her jaw, before she spoke. “You can’t be serious. Marriage is no longer something we can consider.” He stood far away, at the other end of the long, formal dining room table. He …
Spooky Fun Reads for Halloween
Dorlana ♦ October 15, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment
Three of my books are for readers who like a little quirkiness with their paranormal. Although they are not considered “horror stories” some are spooky, & some are quirky, some were inspired by classic fairy tales, but they are all supernatural fun! Jaclyn’s Ghost: Ghosts, Mystery and Fashion. Can this diva solve her own murder? …
Cinderella Inspired Paranormal Short Story
Dorlana ♦ March 16, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment
Midnight by Dorlana Vann “All black doesn’t suit you,” Dominick said. “I think you should choose softer more delicate colors.” “Delicate?” I said. “Seriously, do I look delicate?” He grinned like he had me all figured out. “Tuh … You are such an idiot.” When I spun to leave his presence, he grabbed hold …
New Paranormal Short Stories! Supernatural Fairy Tales
Dorlana ♦ March 4, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment
Hi Friends, I have been editing and revising and adding stories to my short story collection, Supernatural Fairy Tales: fairy tale inspired paranormal short stories. The first edition had 9 stories. I have added 9 more stories plus 13 fairy tale inspired poems. As you can see, the book also has a new cover. Let …
Ghost of Christmas Past inspired short story: The Gift
Dorlana ♦ December 6, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
This short story was inspired by the novella “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. I combined the Ghost of Christmas Past with the western genre to write The Gift. This short story is included in my short story collection: Supernatural Fairy Tales. The Gift by Dorlana Vann Paris, TX 1873 At first Cynthia was afraid …
