On a night where the sky was black and the ground was cold, a man that was old went for a walk.

Hello there and welcome to Last Night at the Nowhere Cliff: A Short Story Collection, containing laugh-out-loud funnies, tear-jerking ruminations, and many other adventures!

Be warned: some of these stories may be truly beautiful, some may be funny, and some may be outright odd. Such is life, am I right?

Praise for the following tales:

"I’m amazed with the vast array of subject matter covered by these short stories. Many have realistic events portrayed whilst others are supernatural or fantasy. They keep you focused on ‘what else can there be’ as each provides a different outlook, some bringing forth emotional response. Well recommended for those who seek something out of the ordinary." - Laurie R, Reader, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Very good short story." - Goodreads, Last Night, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A very short humorous tale." - Goodreads, HR Espionage, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"David is a man after my own heart. I was right there with him in that dome. I guess I still have a few lessons to learn." - Goodreads, Daniel's Domes, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Last Night — A group of friends struggle to remember what happened Last Night.

Writer's Block — A simple tale about love and peace, and how the most important things in life happen when we put the pen down.

Protect & Serve — A short story about a pair of cops who investigate a newborn's disappearance.

Polar Bear Town — A short story about a man and the polar bear that stalks him home from the grocery store.

HR Espionage — When a black market for steering head-hunters in the wrong direction emerges, one company pounces on the opportunity and rises to the top.

Daniel's Domes — A construction company revolutionizes the game with a dome that blocks out the world.

Rattlesnake Heartbreak — A short story about a father and daughter on a trip through the desert, and the tragedy that strikes—literally.

Who You Were — A short story about friends reconciling after years apart.

The Worker — I was mostly poking fun at myself, but also kind of people I worked with, after another miserable day at my 9-5.

Humanity — I was fed up with office work and I wrote this one evening after another miserable day.

The Detective — A young girl's disappearance sparks an investigation — and time is running out.

5:23 AM — Nothing happens.

The Nowhere Cliff — Timmy and Tommy were both eleven, fresh off their birthdays, close as could be – and they were about to make a discovery that would change their lives.

The Vacuum — A group of bugs try to avoid death in the form of a vacuum.

A Machine in Disguise — I refuse to give anymore detail because the story is in the title.

A Nighttime Walk — A short story about an old man reflecting on his life.

Meth Lab Dad — A short story about a father trying to keep his family together after moving to a new neighbourhood.

An Old Man on a Country Road — A short story about an old man reflecting on his life.

Hanging Out — A short story about shortening your story.

Birds on a Wire — A group of pigeons get super powers and go on a rampage in town while a hooker tries to save underage girls from the men that pay to see them.

Basement Apartment — A short story about a young couple, a creaky door, and a .

I hope you enjoy this funny, saddening, thought-provoking, bizarre collection—from my mind to yours.

– M.H.