“The Situation Room”

A MATRIARCH VAMPIRES SHORT STORY BY KEVIN A. RANSON Under the cover of night, Mr. Chamberlain exited into the hallway. He pulled the door closed, adjusted his black Borsalino fedora, and met the eyes of a young man in a dark suit. “What’s your name?” he asked, being polite. “Jimmy. This way, Mr. Chamberlain.” It was too … More “The Situation Room”

“The Lucky Five”

A MATRIARCH VAMPIRES SHORT STORY BY KEVIN A. RANSON Between the passengers and their equipment, six people occupied the space of twelve, almost the capacity of the elevator. Five of the riders wore blue gloves and knee-length white coats over scrubs; the sixth wore a dark suit and a wireless earpiece. A lab cart had been assigned … More “The Lucky Five”

“Never Tell”

A MATRIARCH VAMPIRES SHORT STORY BY KEVIN A. RANSON It’s okay. We understand. Please remain calm. You’ve reached your destination but can’t seem to remember all the turns you took before you arrived. Perhaps you’ve misplaced your car in a familiar parking lot — just after nightfall. Have you ever forgotten why you came into a room? … More “Never Tell”