Listen: “Over the Bar” - A Short Story from Markus McDowell

Chaos rattles our arrogance, shakes loose the dust, breaks rigor mortis. In chaos, you find out who you are—what matters, what you fear, what you love…Here is a collection of nine short stories about chaos in multiple genres: historical, speculative, stream-of-consciousness, poetic, literary, and more.-

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Show Notes

Morty loves his job. Really loves it. Perhaps not so strange, except that he is an embalmer at a funeral home. What happens when someone loves their job so much they don’t want to do anything else?
Becky’s husband is away on business, in the cold of a snowy winter, when her youngest of four girls develops diphtheria. In the late 1800s, what can a young mother do?
What if everyone had a hat but you? And it really mattered?
Poor Charlie. He really needs order in his life. He prides himself on schedule, structure, and sameness. So did his grandmother…and they found her dead in a house crawling with thousands of insects she had collected.

Cover the sky over chaos short stories by Markus McDowell

Markus McDowell’s The Sky Over Chaos is an ambitious entry into the realm of speculative fiction, weaving together elements of dystopia, philosophy, and intricate character studies. Each story is a testament to his ability to weave intricate narratives that delve into themes of loss, existential angst, and the quest for identity. The collection tackles grand themes such as the nature of society, individual freedom, and the impact of technological advancement on human relationships.

This collection showcases McDowell’s skill in crafting emotionally charged and intellectually stimulating stories that linger in the mind long after the final page.