Short Stories by Sarah Sunday

Short stories that I've written over time. Most of them fall within my greater universe and are canonical to it or once was. You can use this website (that I built) to search some of my short stories by tags and other criteria.

Short Stories Set in My World

These short stories, except for ‘Sepulcher of Shadows’ (which is set after the sixth book and contains spoilers for it), are not tied to the series in any direct way, but they color the world. For an understanding of chronology, please checkout this guide.


Confessions of a Shapeshifter

Being able to be anything does not mean you are anything. A shapeshifter, a Shafien, has a crisis of love and identity.

Ghost of the Spine

A ghost story set on the Spine. Chotzra, a Mechanicha, begins to experience strange things on the Spine that lead him to a revelation.

Going

A short story on separation from love, return to it, and enlightenment. Dialona.

In the Void

A short story told from the Void Walker Tzukhan’ihl’peyel on the nature of the Void and its Walkers.

Jurak's Day (Pilot)

Jurak, a Hathon investigator, has a very Empirian day and must use his wits to save Halihathrow's capital city from destruction.

Sepulcher of Shadows

A short story following the events of The Madness of Light (spoilers). What happens to the pure Zfhi dead?

The End of the Second (An Apology)

The End of the Second Generation Humans: The conversation between Mariopa, High Priestess of Eisatanlon, and Jar'jul, the forsaken Human leader before the end of the Humans by Catasore.

The Liberation (Rewritten 2022)

A retelling of the conversation between Reno'ala'net, Queen of Hallihanet, and Mechanicha that leads to the 'creation' of Mechanicha as a race/planet of its own right.

The Sects of Eden Prose Poems

A set of prose poems on each of the Angelic sects.

To Steal a Race with a Race

A short story about Malechak, Eyexierkhar Bio-Weapon Engineer/Specialist, and the Baune stealing from the Sacon.

Vashwva (Revised 2020)

A short story on the fall of the Diamondae, Archalex, Chaos, and the nature of Vashwva itself. (Revised 2020 Edition)

Other Short Stories I've Written

Gurgle and Hiss

Jason hears strange sounds outside of his apartment. It wouldn’t matter to him, but it disturbs his studies. And a good University student is curious…

Lies, Damned Lies, and Lywyrms

Rafael was a lawyer, but also a warlock. When a tricky case seems like a sure loss for his side, he uses a spell to ensure his victory. The spell is to summon a Lywyrm, a dark creature borne of lies and secrets that grows within the warlock’s body. Begetting a Lywyrm gives him more than just a victory: it gives him clarity.

The Planet of the Dead

Sasha had always dreamed of discovering remnants of life on Mars. As the lead astronaut on a mission to Mars, her dream comes true—she and her team make Humanity's greatest discovery. But that discovery is a tragic one: After all, if sentient life was found on Mars, it would be the remnants of a dead planet.

The Upgrade

A android's journey to self-actualization.

Thoughtful, Mindful, Dreamful

The mind is our greatest tool and greatest mystery...

Non-Canonical Old/Ancient Short Stories

Afternoon Chaos (+ Night of Chaos)

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about the Trinity and the One's afternoon chaos due to a pizza fight. The sequel to Morning Chaos.

Bad Luck

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about the Trinity and the One experiencing some Bad Luck.

Evil King Cyclone's Life

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about Cyclone's day to day life as the Evil King going awry due to Vampire Bot.

Fiction vs. Science

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about scientists experiencing a magical ('fiction') world. Comedy ensues!

Morning Chaos

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about the Trinity and the One's morning chaos due to Cyclone being obnoxious.

No Title

An ancient short story I wrote as a kid about the Trinity and the One having some pizza and meeting some people....plus an effective retcon!

Robo-Knight

An ancient super short story I wrote as a kid about the Trinity and the One meeting Robo-Knight and maybe being hypnotized.

The Creation

The original version of How to Stop Wildfire. The ancient, essential short story about King looking for the Dimensional Weapon.

The End of the Second (An Apology) - First Draft / Original

First draft/original version of The End of the Second (An Apology) story.

The Liberation (Original)

Semi-original draft retelling of the conversation leading to the 'creation' of Mechanicha as a race/planet of its own right.

Vashwva (Original)

The Original Version of the Vashwva Short Story. A short story on the fall of the Diamondae, Archalex, Chaos, and the nature of Vashwva itself.