Here are some very good short stories by a very good friend of mine...

 

The Gold Situation by Chuck Allen - After a party of stalwart adventurers kill a fierce dragon, one of the party decides that he wants just a wee bit more than his fair share...

Release by Chuck Allen - How strong is love? A beautiful and devoted wife discovers her husband's strangest secret. Do powerful magicks and a simple knotted string control her emotions?

Snapshot by Chuck Allen - In the midst of a suicidal trek, a savior emerges.

The Bench by Chuck Allen - Just another pleasant day in the park... with something sinister just below the surface.