Quirky

A breakdown in the desert. A whisper of forgotten war. A husband eager to have his wife committed. What if your next quick read gave you whole worlds?

Capturing the unexpected moments that define experience, impression, and emotion, Quirky is perfect when you have five minutes and an open mind. It’s an essential anthology for any reader needing a fast, impactful, and unforgettable escape.

Author Ashleen O’Gaea curates eleven short stories and seventeen poems that defy easy categorization, yet speak universally to the restless spirit. One moment you’re standing with the Scots facing an 18th-century battle line, the next you’re peeking into a Lovecraftian world.

Now you’re stranded as your Beamer dies between Four Corners and California City; then suddenly, you witness a futuristic face-off between a tech-bound family and a flower child.

Crafted from impression, experience, and emotion, these pieces explore the past, present, and future, delivering narratives and “songs without music” that are quick to read but stay with you long after the final page. In this compelling journey through time, place, and mood, find respite in the peculiar.