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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.

He went looking for answers after she was killed.
What he finds isn’t grief. It’s something else.

Alligator Tears

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

The Butcher of Wellesley

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

The Substitute

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

Bostwick Blues

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

Anger Mismanagement

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

Cocaine Nights

The next story is already on its way.

You’re welcome back anytime.

Original noir short stories rooted in consequence, tension, and dark humor.