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Original Noir Short Stories

Stories of questionable decisions, gallows humor, and unexpected turns.


Noir & Nonsense publishes original noir stories, framed by astute observations and sarcastic humor. Enjoy our tales of murder and mayhem, quick-witted asides and unforeseen twists from a world where decisions are rarely good and consequences rarely polite.

Bostwick Blues

He just escaped from prison.
She’s the reason he might come back.

The Butcher of Wellesley

A village. A murder.
And too many people with a reason.

She has information he needs.
She also has something to lose.

Cocaine Nights

The Substitute

For the right price, he becomes you.
And deals with what’s coming.


Stories find their way here occasionally.

You’re welcome back anytime.

Original noir short stories filled with dark humor, tension, and consequence.

Anger Mismanagement

Max Moxie was having a bad day.
It was about to get worse.