Below you can read The Pigeon Catchers, first published in October 2017 by Far Horizons and again in July 2018 by Aether and Ichor.
The Pigeon Catchers is a short story about the desperate steps people will take for love. It forms part of my growing collection of stories, The Tales Of Tervia, which you can read about in my Progress Report here.
To read more fantasy short stories, head here.
Richie Billing writes fantasy fiction, historical fiction and stories of a darker nature. He's had over a dozen short stories published in various magazines and journals, with one adapted for BBC radio. In 2021 his debut novel, Pariah's Lament, an epic fantasy, was published by Of Metal and Magic. Richie also runs The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed, a podcast devoted to helping writers improve their craft.
Most nights you can find him up into the wee hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.
Most nights you can find him up into the wee hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.
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