“The Bag”

“The Bag” It was a typical morning for Henry James. He was up by 5:00 a.m., dressed by 5:30, and out the door. His life wasn’t going quite as he had always envisioned. Just last month, he had been laid off from a job he’d held for more than thirteen years. His boss said it […]

Edge Tales “The Elevator”

“The Elevator” It was after hours when Janine, the office cleaner, stepped into the lobby elevator. She pressed the button for the top floor. ]The building was quiet that night—too quiet. The elevator began to rise, but the panel lights began to flicker, and then froze on floor 11. The doors slid open—not to the […]

Core Fall Chapter One

Enjoy this special excerpt from Core Fall. To continue the journey, grab the full story at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or right here on FictionOnTheEdge.com.

“Sand on the Beach”

“For James Harper, Bermuda’s pink sands would remain a dream. What awaited was a carousel of fear.”

Fiction on the Edge: The Podcast – Episode 1

Step into a universe where creativity has no boundaries. Fiction on the Edge – THE PODCAST is the official show from author Barrie Carter, bringing you original stories, bold ideas, and immersive journeys across science fiction, mystery, and beyond. In each episode, listeners are invited to explore worlds where imagination collides with reality — from […]

“The Quarter”

Be careful what you wish for… Chuck learns too late that some wishes should never come true