Because people always said I should write a book.

That Book of Short Stories I Wanted To Write

For years, friends, family, and passing strangers insisted that these tales needed to be recorded. Now, author Glen Charlow delivers a wildly imaginative debut collection of short fiction. From side-splitting frontier comedies to atmospheric, chilling thrillers, this book is built for everyone who loves a fast-paced narrative packed with unforgettable twists. Release date-10/17/26. Click book cover to see back cover.--->

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What's Waiting Inside?

A sneak peek at some of the highly acclaimed stories highlighted in this dynamic anthology.
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The Slowest Chase in the West

Step into the Wild West with Calamity Caleb, a feared quick-draw outlaw who travels the territory riding a giant, oversized prize-winning pig named Sir Oinks-a-Lot. See what happens when a classic high-noon showdown goes completely off the rails due to shaky sheriffs and runaway bakery signs.

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The Phantom’s Final Waltz

A thrilling backstage murder mystery takes center stage at the Oakhaven Playhouse. When a toxic leading man is found poisoned in his dressing room right before final dress rehearsal, a web of ambition, rare ink, and hidden accomplices unravels into a dramatic final confession beneath the work lights.

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The Fifth Dimension Has Some ‘Splaining to Do

A cozy, nostalgic evening spent watching vintage 1950s television reruns takes a bizarre, sci-fi turn. When a haunted Philco Predicta vacuum tube set malfunctions, it triggers an impossible glitch that drops a chocolate-factory-bound Lucy Ricardo directly onto the wing of a spooky Twilight Zone aircraft.

Meet Glen Charlow

"You really ought to write a book." For years, that phrase was a running joke, a gentle nudge from readers and listeners who encountered Glen’s knack for spinning memorable tales out of the ordinary, the surreal, and the completely absurd.

With the release of this anthology, Glen brings those promises to life. Fusing rich characters, witty dialogue, and unexpected plot twists, Glen writes fiction designed for modern readers who want stories that capture the heart, tickle the funny bone, and linger long after the final page is turned. More...

What Readers Are Saying

"Reading Glen's feel-good stories is like the comfort of coming in from a chilly day and having a friend serve you a steaming cup of cocoa as you sit on a cozy couch. One of the stories is about the afterlife of a song. Another is about thinking about becoming old from a different perspective, i.e."living farther along."

— Karen B. Kaplan, Kearny, NJ