Short Stories
You never know when inspiration is going to strike. We at Samartino Stories always try to be ready to turn a thought or a collaborative work into another adventure to share with the world. See below for our current offerings.
- Some are free to read others are for purchase
- Check back frequently to see what new idea we have cooked up!
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Short Story
Time Changes
A 52 page book created using an unscripted social media choose-your-own-adventure campaign.
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Enjoy a story that takes you through time to learn who is friend and foe as you try to escape your past without having to relive it...
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E-Book Available now in our store.
Free to Read
VAmPirE escape & MIRRORS
A friend challenged me to write this 500 word short story during a long car ride. It tells a comical story of how an innocent date can go horribly wrong and that things are not always as they seem.
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Shining Son
A 500 word writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. This story tells a biopic narrating the rise, fall, and survival of an infamous 1936 sports legend.
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Legend of Ash Creek
A 500 word rhyming writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. This story tells the urban legend of a bridge, that if crossed, will summon the spirits of its victims to attack unwitting travelers.
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Rough C's
A 500 word rhyming writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. Tells of a young man in love searching for a wedding ring, while reality tries to stop him before he can begin.
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Danse
A screenwriting challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. This story is about a young man that finds a mysterious object that leads him on a journey that will forever change his destiny.
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Cry
A screenwriting challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. A story of a young caretaker celebrates her birthday with opulence and blood.
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Mayday!
A writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. A retired firefighter working on earning his pilot’s license gets put on ice and finds himself in an unexpected situation
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Operation Escape
A writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight.An experience unfolds as four college friends explore a room with the hope they will escape before time runs out.
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Alex Unlimited
A writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. A transformative tale of a man’s journey from a physical to a digital existence, learning to adapt, and making strides to change the world.
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Operation R.A.M.
A writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. NATO generals eagerly watch as an experimental technology attempts a daring rescue to ensure global security.
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Reflection
A writing challenge sponsored by NYC Midnight. Rhyming satirical poem of a man coming to grips with a dramatic change to his lifestyle.