New worlds…and the stories found within

 

Hazel Ragaire featured author in the book Worlds Apart

Ghostly Delights

Dark Rose Press's forthcoming anthology Worlds Apart shares my work “Ghostly Delights”. Can two individuals centuries apart connect in a meaningful way? Pre-order soon from Dark Rose Press to read this heated tale!


Hazel Ragaire featured author in At First Glance

Friday Night Delight

At First Glance, Dark Rose Press's anthology of dark, spicy tales showcases "Friday Night Delight". Sometimes soulmates come in more than twos. Enjoy this drabble collection of fantastic fiction by yourself or read it aloud with your partner(s). Pre-orders available soon from Dark Rose Press.


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Survivors Dream of Stories Warm and Bright

Coming soon, “Survivors Dream of Stories Warm and Bright” will be featured in the 42 Stories Anthology.

"Forty-two," said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.

― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Since 42 is the answer to life, this anthology will feature 42 story categories, and 42 42-word stories. Enjoy this powerful microfiction in the Dystopia/Utopia category. These stories will haunt you long after you read them.


Image of Wimbledon Common book with silhouettes of people, bats, and spider web in the background, with a raven, skeleton face coming out of the ground by a tombstone in the front right corner.

The World You Cannot See

Magic exists everywhere in our world—especially in Wimbledon Common. If you’ve ever wandered through this beautiful space southwest of London and felt eyes watching you, they are, and they’re angry. But why don’t the magical creatures like humans? Read this story to find out. This is a charity anthology, and appropriate for children 8-10+ (but adults will love these clever stories too). Coming soon, “The World You Cannot See” will be featured in Black Hare Press's Wimbledon Common Anthology.


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Lick

Annus Horribilis hosts my story "Lick" about life after the pandemic. The protagonist in this story will haunt your pysche and make happy you opted to work from home instead of returning to the office.


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Wolf Birds

206 Words, an anthology from Bag of Bones Press, includes my eco-horror story "Wolf Birds". What happens when humans become the hunted? Let this murder reveal a possible future for humanity when the forest creatures work together. This clever anthology hosts 206 works of 206 words representing the 206 bones in the fragile human body.


My Beloved, Humanity's Bane

On Monday, January 31, 2022, a bit of cryptid love arrived to subscribers. Microfiction Monday Magazine featured the story "My Beloved, Humanity's Bane".

Visit Microfiction Monday Magazine to enjoy some of the best microfiction on the Net and sign up for their newsletter to have three stories delivered to your inbox.


Story title “The Midwife and the Fae of the Mountain” by Hazel Ragaire with image of a crow’s head for Fudoki Magazine.

Midwife and the Fae of the Mountain

If you love feminist fairy tales, read a new tale that found a home at Fudoki magazine. This literary magazine's mission is to be "An Online Magazine of Myths, Legends, Fables, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales". If you're looking for amazing new tales that will stay with you for days, check out Fudoki's current lineup!


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And the Calcium Chimes Will Sway

Out Now! Ghost Orchid Press's eco-horror anthology Chlorophobia features "And the Calcium Chimes Will Sway" pairing ravens and nature's best, deadliest army. If you've ever wondered what would bring the Boab Prison Tree and General Sherman together, you'll love this horror story.


Child holding a skeleton's hand walks through a carnival lit up at night, with other skeletons in the carnival.

Harvesting Black Gold

Craving a bit of Halloween mayhem? Trust ancient peoples to know what's best for us. "Harvesting Black Gold" in Halloween Horror Volume 3, offers a tale of one astute and resourceful farmer in America's heartland who revives an ancient practice--with a twist. Available now through DBND Publishing.


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Starfucker Vengeance

Every story in the Rock Band anthology roots itself in a rock song. Nine Inch Nails’ modern commentary “Starfuckers, Inc.” served as the muse for this bloody beauty.


Swimmer under water trying to reach the surface while tentacles reach up from the deep.

Ad Meliora

“Ad Meliora” is Latin for “towards better”. Nearly 80% of the ocean remains unexplored, leaving plenty of room for the Krakens and Loch Ness monsters to creep the deep. But what happens when what’s down there evolves? Find out in the anthology The Deep.


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Death Gods Rising

Featured in Beneath, the short story “Death Gods Rising” explores the horrors lurking below. It’s not the zombies or hell spawn clawing their way through the dirt we need to worry about: it’s the viral Sleeping Beauties that will take us out.


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Future works

Anticipated releases: more coming in 2023!