Free Stories

Some stories don’t fit neatly between covers—and some are simply too fun not to share. On this page, you’ll find all of my free fiction in one place: short stories, prologues, epilogues, and bonus scenes that expand the worlds of my novels or stand happily on their own.

Whether you’re curious about a series you haven’t tried yet, want a little extra time with characters you already love, or just feel like sampling something new, consider this your open invitation. No sign-ups, no strings—just stories, on the house. New stories are first given out to my newsletter subscribers-- so if you want to be among the first, sign up at Plakcy.substack.com.

🐾 Golden Retriever Mysteries
Meet Steve and his golden retriever sidekick, Rochester, who always seems to sniff out trouble before anyone else. The free prequel shows Rochester before he meets Steve.

Rochester's Puppyhood

I wrote this short story for a proposed anthology featuring senior crimes and didn’t get accepted. But I think my readers will love another Rochester story!
Dog Sees Everything

🕵️‍♂️ Mahu Investigations (Gay Police Procedural set in Honolulu)
A surf champion turned homicide detective. The free prequel shows Kimo as a young surfer disturbed by a friend’s death.

Free Prequel: Mahu Tide

❤️ Angus Green FBI Thrillers (M/M)
Angus is a young, gay FBI agent on first cases in Miami. “Oyster Creek” is a short story originally published in Crime Hits Home, an anthology published by Mystery Writers of America. The story, free for you, was short-listed for the best short crime fiction of 2024.

Oyster Creek

👉 A Cozy Christmas in Ormond Yard is a heartwarming Victorian holiday romance that serves as an epilogue to The Gentleman and the Spy. It follows Lord Magnus Dawson and Cambridge-educated tutor Toby Marsh as they navigate love, family expectations, and social conventions during Christmas 1873 in London.

A Cozy Christmas

👉 Still Running is the epilogue to The Big Race. Join Jeffrey and Ray for line-dancing lessons and a group view of the opening episode of the show.

Still Running