How far would you go to protect your child?
When hunters kill a pregnant werewolf in the Canadian wilderness, Rick Davidson makes an impossible choice: he takes her newborn daughter and raises her as his own. For years, Hope grows up hiding what she is, proving that lycanthropes can control their nature, that they can be trusted, and that they can be human.
But when Hope has a daughter of her own, everything changes. Kira's lycanthropy is stronger, wilder, and uncontrollable. And when the World Lycanthrope Investigation Commission discovers the truth Hope has been hiding, the family must run again.
A reimagined werewolf tale about family, sacrifice, and what it means to survive when the whole world wants you dead.
"A fantastic story. I absolutely loved it! I've read it four times already."
Krista B. — ARC Reader
"A haunting exploration of what it truly means to be human when the world strips everything else away. Deeply moving and profoundly reflective."
Sarah J. — ARC Reader
"I'm still reeling from those gut-wrenching twists. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story ripped the rug right out from under me."
Matthew T. — ARC Reader
52 chilling micro fiction stories. Grab your favourite brew and prepare to be spooked and stirred.
From encounters with vampires, werewolves, and witches to eerie magic and psychological thrillers, each story will leave you a little uneasy — but wanting more. Designed to be read and savoured in small doses. This is a treat of a different sort for fans of suspense and the unexpected.
"To me they are in the Twilight Zone, on the edge of reality, creeping into dark fiction."
Doug Cameron — Author of My Tarzan Tree
"I love that when I need a fix of reading and I am short on time, I can finish a great story in just minutes!"
Tina K. — Amazon.ca
Over one hundred short stories published on Medium.com (2023–2025) in suspense, horror, and fantasy genres.
A haunting collection of short stories where familiar fears are twisted into new nightmares. Each tale is written with the terror of realizing the world you've discovered is not what you thought it was.
Beware the quill that writes its own darkness, unbound by mortal hand.
Atmospheric suspense for those who prefer the dark.
Keith M. Leonard is a dark and speculative fiction author based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Known for writing at the intersection of horror, suspense, and the supernatural, his stories explore what lurks beneath the surface of the ordinary — the fear, the grief, and the monsters we carry with us.
His newest release The Wolves reimagines lycanthrope mythology through the lens of family, identity, and survival. His micro-fiction collection Short Not Sweet distills over a hundred eerie tales into 52 carefully crafted stories designed to be read one unsettling sip at a time.
Keith is also the host of the Brewing Fiction Podcast, a member of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild and Prairie Quills Writers Group, and writes children's books under the pen name Noah D. Carver.
Children's author. noahdcarver.ca — Pip and the Crab Crown · The Secret of Sparkles' Cove
A podcast exploring the craft of dark and speculative fiction. Two seasons available — diving into storytelling, genre, and the creative process.
Season 1 Season 2A creative collective supporting writers, artists, and storytellers. Partner studio behind Keith's web presence and creative projects.
Visit Studio →Keith's children's fiction pen name. Whimsical, adventurous stories for young readers — Pip and the Crab Crown and The Secret of Sparkles' Cove.
Visit Site →Keith is a member of Prairie Quills, a Saskatchewan-based writers group supporting local literary voices and storytelling craft.
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