Adam Bender writes short stories across many genres, including sci-fi, horror and romantic comedy. Read them all for free from Smashwords or your favorite retailer by clicking the links below.
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Six Straight Roads
Matt tries to be the hero at his friend’s annual Capture the Flag birthday tournament in this coming-of-age short story set in the Philly suburbs. Sweating and covered with sap, Matt learns who his true friends are beneath the shade of a 20-foot-tall pine tree. In the tradition of fellow sci-fi author Ray Bradbury, Adam Bender reflects on his childhood experiences and the innocence of youth.
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Wrong Gate
A businesswoman rushes to make her connection at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which at 17,207 acres is larger than the island of Manhattan! Will she reach her final destination?
In the spirit of Lost and The Twilight Zone, “Wrong Gate” is a humorous short story with a terrifying twist. Written during NaNoWriMo 2019, based on a title prompt by a reader of Adam’s email newsletter
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A LifeTrade Wedding
Read about the next direction of matchmaking apps – exchanging lives! A reluctant groom leaves his bride at the altar by trading places with a man who wants to be married. A series of testimonials by the wedding party shows how LifeTrade can give everyone a “happily ever after.”
The second of two Life Trade short stories by Adam Bender.
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Invasion Day
On his tenth birthday, a boy living on the moon asks his grandpa about the blue planet glowing in the forever-night sky, and why they live the way they do.
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Fire Eyes: A We, The Watched story
For years, underground street artist Ignatius has dodged surveillance cameras to spray-paint a dissident symbol: a dark visage with fiery eyes. Dissatisfied with his impact on the totalitarian country he calls home, Iggy sets his sights on tagging the most important government building in the nation. But will the soldiers of the Guard let him get away with it?
Set before the events of WE, THE WATCHED and DIVIDED WE FALL, “Fire Eyes” reveals the man behind the street art seen throughout the acclaimed dystopian sci-fi novels.
“Fire Eyes” is free to read on Smashwords! Also available from Apple, Nook, Kobo, and Scribd.
Smokers Corner
Tim loses his addiction for the ho-hum after falling for Samantha during a smoking break.
Adam Bender released the story for free as a Valentine’s Day gift for fans.
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Life Trade
What if a stranger took over the part of your best friend? In “Life Trade,” a would-be screenwriter seeks answers after his buddy is replaced by a stranger. He discovers a matching website for people who want to trade places.
The first of two Life Trade short stories by Adam Bender.
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The Roommate
A blood-filled bath. A dead body. And a very suspicious college roommate.
“The Roommate” is a humorous mystery/horror tale of a college student who suspects his roommate of murder. If you’ve ever been assigned to live with someone in a dorm, you just might relate.
That’s a lot of short stories! Please comment on your favorite(s) below.