
As a mere breath: short stories
Coming in early 2025, a collection of short stories, continuing Markus’ interest in the human condition of loss, grief, chaos, and the spirit that leads us to persevere and even triumph…or fail miserably.
- ”Fishhooks”
- ”You Made Your Bed…”
- ”Train Wreck”
- ”Motivation Null”
- ”Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo”
- ”Louison”
- ”Battle-Weary”
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Posts about Short Stories VoLume 3
Sneak peeks, excerpts, background, announcements, and more…

Sneak Peek: “Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo” (short story draft)
Read this early draft of a short story by Markus McDowell, from his upcoming third volume of short stories.

Sneak Peek: A short story from my forthcoming third collection
Here is asneak peek from Markus McDowell’s third collection of short stories, entitled “Train wreck.” early draft.
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