Richard Shury: 6 books

Hannah Black is a short story involving the disappearance of the girl of the same name. She vanished in mysterious circumstances, leaving behind only a notebook, which was discovered later by a local vagrant. The notebook is in Hannah’s handwriting, and describes her last hours; it is a compelling...

Sheldon is a troubled man. For a long time he has been suffering from nightmares in which he is pursued by an unnamed terror, and as the dreams worsen, he begins disintegrate into a nervous, fearful version of the man his friends once new. Before it gets better, it gets odd. The turmoil of the dreams...

Shallow Songs is a collection containing three 'pure' science fiction stories, and a further four of a more contemporary nature. The stories are centred around the concept of humanity - what it means and how we embrace it, as well as how our own definitions of humanity affect our daily lives...

In response to reviews, I have added extra material which I hope you'll enjoy. I have also added a free short story: The Man Who Killed God. The year is 2188. Long ago, Earth was invaded by marauding aliens; these aliens were defeated, but their technology remained. Using it, humanity has reached...

Wading, All is a collection of seven short stories, dealing with the themes of life, love, demons, and mental disorder. It is an examination of the strange and noble aspects of individual lives, set against the backdrop of everyday human existence. Atmospheric, moody, and unrelenting, this collection is scattered with moments of insight, and joy.

Into a world of slumbering dust and anarchy, a young woman is thrown. How Janice came to this new city, and more importantly why, are mysteries. Someone or something has caused her to arrive; someone or something seems to be following her. The world she encounters is dark, and grey, and the people...