Christine G. Richardson
Christine made her fiction debut in the e-zine EternityOL in 1997. Her work has appeared in a number of e-zines and small-press publications. She shares her outbursts of creativity with a supportive group of aspiring writers every Wednesday night, and trades verse with Vogon-inspired poets every Friday morning. She lives in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Several of her works can be found on Wattpad, "the largest slushpile in the world."
Stories by Christine G. Richardson
- My Forever Valentine A playful exploration of romance, just in time for Valentine's Day. Humour Romance 4 min read
- Zara and the Mystery of Osmotic Seepage Seth claims that he has visited an alternate reality, and the entire universe is in danger of destruction. His sister Kate demands empirical evidence. Can Seth prove that he is not crazy? Drama Science Fiction 5 min read
- FOR MEN ONLY Moose hunting in Northern Ontario is akin to a sacred ritual. How can Bill make his wife understand that it is for men only? Is this a marriage dealbreaker? Drama 7 min read
- Rudolph's Last Stand Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is getting older. Is it time for him to retire? Fantasy Humour 5 min read
- Flight Night Every Epiphany Eve, Befana rides her broom, delivering gifts to children. An update of a traditional Italian legend. Fantasy 7 min read
- Stem Mother Janet had DNA tests in the hope of discovering her paternity. The results changed her life forever. Drama Science Fiction 5 min read
- The Metamorphosis of the Crow Have you ever failed again and again, until you feel completely crushed by the judgement of others? Is there a way out? This could be your story ... or mine. Drama Fantasy 7 min read
- Geriatric Grace What is the best part of getting older? Drama 3 min read
- Thanks? Or No Thanks? Epilogue, 15 years later, June 2039 Alli's life has been satisfying in many ways, but something seems to be missing. If it time to try one more jump? Fantasy Paranormal Science Fiction 12 min read
- Thanks? Or No Thanks? Be Careful What You Wish For! A mysterious amulet transports a lonely divorcee to the Thanksgiving of her dreams. Fantasy Paranormal Science Fiction 17 min read
- Imaginarium Is healing possible after unspeakable has happened? Drama Fantasy Paranormal 3 min read
- Optimizing the Planet in Fifty Words or Less Is there a way to create a better world for everyone? Can Artificial Intelligence devise a plan including millions of opinions? Is there any point in trying? Drama Science Fiction 4 min read
- ABBITRAY Could a coded message in a dead woman's attic be the clue to a mysterious disappearance? Fantasy Humour 10 min read
- Olympic Revolution Have you ever thought that the Olympic spirit is being erased by corruption and controversy? Here is a modest proposal for fixing everything. Drama Fantasy Humour 5 min read
- Why Nothing is the Same The secret reflections of someone who has been clinically dead. Drama Fantasy Paranormal 4 min read
- The Knick-Knack Wars A gift has to be kept forever, right? But what if it's time for change? Charlene and her husband Stanley wrestle with the question of who controls the decor of their home. Drama Humour 8 min read
- Twenty-Nine Ghosts Everything was going beautifully. Then Sally called the exorcist. Fantasy Humour Paranormal 4 min read
- The Eye of the Beholder Duncan wanted to give Helene the ultimate birthday gift. Had he chosen wisely? Drama Humour Romance 7 min read
- Just Cause A wedding is a stress fest at the best of times, but what if someone decides to bring everything to a halt with a formal objection? Drama Humour Romance 9 min read
- Do Wolves Dance with Daffodils? The mechanics of seduction Drama Romance 6 min read
- Cat and Mouse Malcolm has been dating Lila for almost six years, but he is afraid to tell her how he feels about her. Sometimes it takes a cat to shake things up. Fantasy Humour Romance 6 min read
- Lucinda`s Well Do you remember the fairy tale of the princess and the frog? Here`s a genderbent version, with a conclusion that may surprise you. Fantasy 12 min read
- The Brand's the Thing What happens when the author of a best-selling series is supplemented by AI? Is anyone safe in this brave new hi-tech world? Drama Science Fiction 8 min read
- Cliffhangers Mike wakes up suspended half-way up a cliff, courtesy of his twin brother Gabe, who is still reading the instructions. Can VR go too far? Drama Humour Science Fiction 10 min read
- Bus Stop Angel Sometimes a chance encounter changes everything. Drama 5 min read
- One-Way Ticket Before embarking on a mission, always remember to read the footnotes in the manual! Drama Humour Science Fiction 4 min read
- The Way of the AI Can a struggling writer turn his career around with some help from artificial intelligence? Drama Humour 4 min read
- What's in a Name? A stray dog invades a household and precipitates a search for a perfect name. Drama Humour 4 min read
- The Paradise Alternative Trish is offered the opportunity to escape from a hellish existence. But at what price? Science Fiction 21 min read
- NEVER NO WAY NO HOW A professional driver is faced with a challenging mission. Drama Humour 4 min read
- The Wally Lake Monster Ogopogo Island was a sanctuary of tranquility until a sea monster allegedly swallowed a rowboat. Drama Humour Mystery 5 min read
- My Bestie Beastie Nancy believed that sharing an apartment with her bestie Trish was a dream come true. How can she stop that dream from becoming a nightmare? Drama 16 min read
- Escape to Sunrise If Paradise is not the answer to humanity's deepest needs, what is? Fantasy Science Fiction 4 min read
- Endgame In a society where violence has become obsolete, Ralph and George turn to a game to determine who gets the girl. Drama Romance Science Fiction 17 min read
- Descent Sandy hated the long elevator ride to the secret installation where she worked. Then a potential killer stepped into the cage with her, and the lights went out. Drama 8 min read
- Cyberkatz 1999 -- Conclusion The final two episodes Action Science Fiction 12 min read
- Cyberkatz 1999 Kurt is a flatlander from Saskatchewan struggling to adjust to life on Vancouver Island in 1999. Something mysterious is going on which might change the fate of Planet Earth. Action Science Fiction 90 min read
- Puss in Show Biz An updated version of the classic fairy tale, Puss-in-Boots. Fantasy Humour 4 min read
- Dr. Moo Prudence is at the end of her psychological rope. Can an experimental drug save her? Drama Humour 27 min read
- To Sleep, Perchance to Dream Helena's beautiful dreams are a stark contrast to her waking life. Is there a way to bring the two worlds together? Drama Fantasy Romance 5 min read
- Bleeding Heart Extraterrestrial colonization was touted as humanity's finest achievement, the final solution to earth's environmental woes. Who should go, and who should stay on Earth? At what cost? Drama Science Fiction 4 min read
- Cyberspace Cyrano The electronic relationship was perfect, but a face-to-face meeting might spoil everything. Drama Romance 11 min read
- The Wisdom of Madame Marceau Madame Marceau and her alleged psychic powers were a menace to society. I had to prove that she was a fraud before she destroyed my best friend's life. Drama Paranormal 6 min read
- Aga's Eyes It was only a night light. Or was it? Drama Horror Paranormal 3 min read
- The Gift Horse Fourteen days anywhere in the world, all expenses paid. Was the grand prize from Dream Makers the opportunity of a lifetime, or a scam? Drama Humour Romance 4 min read
- Encounter with My Mother, 1939 Revisiting the past can be perilous, but also instructive. Drama Science Fiction 4 min read
- A Crazy Story Like That How did that strange-looking car get into the middle of the woods? And why did it disappear? Erwin spent a lifetime trying to solve the mystery. Drama Mystery Science Fiction 4 min read
- Whatever you do... Is that DVD a prank, the product of a fit of insanity, or a message from the future? Drama Science Fiction 3 min read
- Tiaras Unlimited Is it possible to create a society where everyone is happy? Drama Fantasy Science Fiction 3 min read
- The Hadrosaur Stampede April 1, 2034. No, it's not an April Fool Prank. First Contact has been made with the prehistoric past. Globalvision's dauntless reporter, Delon Twiddle, reports from the CBXY News helicopter. Fantasy Humour Science Fiction 4 min read
- A Pure and Holy Love The man Rhea loves is inaccessible, bound by a vow of chastity. She is gifted with a single wish. Will she choose wisely and transform her life? Fantasy Paranormal Romance 9 min read
- Galatea Awakens Aphrodite has fulfilled Pygmalion's dearest wish -- turning the statue he adores into a living, breathing woman. Now that she can move and think for herself, will she be his dream, or his nightmare? Fantasy Humour Romance 10 min read
- The Favourite Theo is convinced that time travel back to the time of Jesus will be a faith-strengthening experience for him and his wife Lena, who keeps asking inappropriate questions. Drama Science Fiction 20 min read
- Permanent Scars Marielle's new baby is not "normal". Should she accept a surgical solution, or allow him to achieve his full potential? Drama Fantasy 5 min read
- Wolfmate Grigg used to be a hunter of wolves. Now he has become one, and he and his mate are in deadly peril. Can magic save them? Fantasy Paranormal 7 min read
- Real or Faux? A true story about a family heirloom that passed through three generations and will hopefully inspire family legends for centuries to come. Drama 4 min read
- Sleeping with the Nanny A mostly true story about my uncle. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty. Adventure Drama Humour 5 min read
- The Element of Truth The Touchstone of Truth -- a priceless magical gem -- has been stolen, endangering a marital alliance between two kingdoms. Can it be found in time? And if it is, what will it reveal? Fantasy Mystery Romance 54 min read
- Everything to Lose Lose the weight, catch the guy, live happily ever after. What could be simpler, especially with the help of a wish-fulfilling water sprite? Fantasy Humour Romance 26 min read
- Verses for Hire Desperate for cash, Susan tries her hand at writing custom poetry. When her childhood friend Doogie asks her to write one for him, she is shocked by an unexpected discovery. Is she in over her head? Drama Romance 17 min read
- The Castle of Sighs A geeky accountant attempts to make himself more interesting by touring a mysterious castle beside an Italian village. He encounters a mystery that changes his life.. Adventure Fantasy Mystery 29 min read
- A Different Reality Can the transdimensional barrier be breached? Can mythological creatures mate with humans? What is more important, romance or a 96.7% compatibility rating? Explore a different reality. Fantasy Romance Science Fiction 11 min read
- Mrs. Faust Making a deal with the devil is a tricky business. But Carlotta is overheated, overworked, and in desperate need of clean diapers for her twins. Can she outwit the devil and keep her soul intact? Fantasy 18 min read
- New Seed in Sorrow Planted Blood sacrifice ensured the fruitfulness of the harvest for many generations. But now, determined voices are raised against it. Will the Children of Tannyk find a new path, or be hopelessly divided? Fantasy 17 min read
- Kate's Tale Shakespeare's audiences loved his play The Taming of the Shrew. But did anyone bother to consider Kate's side of the story? Many years later, Kate tells her daughter what really happened. Drama Humour Romance 19 min read
- Cyberlove Karyn was sure she was destined to be Mrs. Joe Costello -- until she met The Shark in an internet chatroom. Whom will she choose? Flesh-and-blood, or the ultimate romantic cyberfantasy? Drama Romance Teen & Young Adult 5 min read
- Pandora's Quest When Pandora's father sends her brothers out on a quest, she breaks with tradition and demands to be included. Can she prove her worthiness? Fantasy 18 min read
- A Gift From Beyond Grief is a dark and difficult road. Benjamin and his son Benny need help to travel it together. Drama 6 min read
- Jackpot! Alexandra made a hasty promise when she was drunk. Who would take that seriously? Romance 8 min read
- The Emperor's Moment of Truth Sooner or later, we must face reality -- even emperors. Fantasy 4 min read
- If Wishes were Horses, We'd Be Trampled in the Stampede Genies are not what they used to be. Fantasy Humour 5 min read
- Watchdog The Watchdog android is a dream come true for the mother of a rebellious teen. Finally, she can stop worrying. Or are her troubles just beginning? Science Fiction 10 min read
- Pretty Maids All in a Row A misunderstood dragon meets his match when he is offered an outspoken, non-virginal sacrifice. Fantasy 4 min read
- Warren's Law Warren has been given a priceless opportunity to change his world. How will he make use of it? Science Fiction 10 min read
- The Chaos Machine Some creative minds just can't stop dreaming up weird and wonderful inventions, with unexpected consequences. Tom and Carolyn have to scramble to cope with some unusual activity in their basement. Science Fiction 19 min read