Hall, Rayne

Rayne Hall

Mainstream and Literary short stories

Rayne Hall has worked as a bellydancer, investigative journalist, museum guide, newspaper subeditor, trade magazine editor, apple picker, adult education teacher, fancy dress hire assistant, care home administrator, tarot reader, freelance author and development aide worker in Germany, PR China, Mongolia, the UK and Nepal.

She lives on the English south coast where she writes horror, fantasy and mainstream stories, as well as non-fiction books under a variety of pen names.

Her most recent fiction sales include stories for Byzarium, Nocturnal Ooze and Flashquake, as well as a scary story for the print horror anthology Read by Dawn, hosted by Ramsey Campbell.

Read by Dawn has was launched in the UK on 10 April 06 and will come to the USA in autumn.

Read by Dawn (UK)

Read by Dawn (US)

Rayne Hall short stories

A Photo for Louisa by Rayne Hall (Editor’s Pick)

A stuffy mother-in-law’s birthday party isn’t something to look forward to until the real Louisa reveals herself.  (Mainstream / Literary)

Editor’s Note: ;A true delight in reading. Every moment, delicately rendered to a unique perfection brings Rayne Hall’s short story, A Photo for Louisa, from simply great to sublime. Enjoy.  –zentao

Apple Trees by Rayne Hall

Dominion is the rule and right, right?  (Literary/Experimental)

Editor’s Note:  Welcome to another penetrating Rayne Hall chill.  –zentao

The Bishop’s Cloak by Rayne Hall

Will a young girl’s hero stand the test of honor and intergrity?   (Literary)

Editor’s Note:  Reality clears perception in this tale of double standards.  –zentao

The Christmas Tree by Rayne Hall

Christmas is supposed to be a happy time, right?  (Literary/Experimental)

Editor’s Note:  Rayne strikes us once again with the reality of what Christmas brings for some.  –zentao

Marked with a Feather by Rayne Hall

What you don’t know can hurt you.  (Literary / Horror /Experimental)

Editor’s Note:  When Rayne Hall speaks, she speaks volumes.  We listen intently.  Says Rayne about this particular work:  “…one of my favourite stories….”  It will be one of your favorites, as well.  It “sticks!”  –zentao

Meeting Dolly by Rayne Hall

Time and circumstances have changed them since their failed attempt at a relationship.  Now, years later, has Dolly changed so much that even renewed friendship isn’t possible?  (Mainstream)

Editor’s Note: I accepted this as soon as my eye finished reading it…like I do many of the works I accept.  Not only is this powerful, it is a story of means, method, and message that warmed my heart.  Thank you, Author.  –zentao

Safe for Now by Rayne Hall

High above upon a rooftop… (Literary)

Editor’s Note: Rayne Hall is one of those authors whose skill for which I have the utmost respect. Nary a story sent doesn’t hold a punch, an elightening perspective, a subtle message, though none of those things ever interfere with the telling. This one resonates.  –zentao