By Weston Sazehn in Short Stories — 24 Feb 2026 Chuckle Grim (4 of 5) - Fate Oli stared at the iron gates, half-drawn, a case of clinking bottles in hand. The wine was rare for the season, but he’d managed to find a merchant willing to part with a private stock. It had taken most of the day.
Short Stories Chuckle Grim (1 of 5) - Arrival The king tapped on the ornate cherrywood of his throne’s armrest. The echo of it bounced around the chamber, taunting him like the jester doll lying in the center of the room.