ISBN 978-1-9192439-2-4
A collection of stories, some first drafted during the pandemic. I always wanted to try horror writing, to see if it would stretch me in my other work. I think it has. I felt able to tackle subjects I would not have in regular fiction.
“A decade of nightmares distilled into one unforgettable collection — unsettling, witty, and quietly profound.”
“O.S. King turns the mundane into horror with precision. Every story feels like waking up mid-dream and realising it’s real.”
ISBN 978-1-9192439-1-7
“Who says you can’t chase a killer while wearing flannel pyjamas and a feather boa?”
Village charm. Hidden malice. A killer on the loose. When novelist and amateur sleuth Emerson Chopra gets a distress call from her activist sister, she trades city bustle for a village so peaceful, its biggest concern is withering dahlias. Thrust into a case that’s part murder mystery, part existential farce, Emerson finds herself surrounded by eccentric locals nursing simmering grudges. No detective manual could ever prepare her for this level of absurdity. But she’s not the only one on the case. A village cat and dog, each with their own cryptic insights, seem to be one step ahead of both sleuth and killer.
About writing Murder, You Say?
Started this book during the third wave of COVID-19 and was thinking about my dog, who passed away a while ago. Hence, the dog in the book. Then I got a cat – so there is a cat in the book. Then I shelved the book and moved on to other things. When I came back to it this year, it became the second Emerson Chopra Mystery! It was amazing how everything just came together. I really enjoyed writing and splicing together this book. It was fulfilling imagining the lives of these characters and I enjoyed all of them. I think this book helped me consider how things are always in shades of grey.
ISBN 978-1-9192439-5-5
“Isolation. Deceit. And one sleuth sharp enough to cut through both.”
At an exclusive island resort, paradise is not as it seems. Queer sleuth Emerson Chopra unravels a killer’s web where every guest hides a secret – and the deadliest lies wear polite smiles. Sharp wit. Twists that sting.
About writing Murder, You Guess?
As a first iteration, this book was called Murder at the Resort. It was my first novel and I didn’t have a budget for an editor or designer (still don’t). But, I wanted to try anyway. I wanted to give it a go. Then, after a while I decided to pull the first version and edit it myself. I also wanted to redesign the cover to match the second Emerson Chopra book. I am not sure when I will be releasing this new version as I am working on lots of other projects at the moment.
A short story collection where ambition corrodes and desire devours—served with a twist of gallows humour. In these queer, diasporic tales, fame isn’t a spotlight—it’s a black hole warping relationships, bodies, and souls. Meet:
- An aspiring star drowning in the maze of power
- An executive sharpening ethics into collateral damage
- A band playing through seismic heartquakes
Crossing continents, genders, and generational wounds, these characters don’t just chase fame—they become its fuel and they are confronted with hard choices about their values.
WARNING: These stories linger like phantom limbs.
(All sales fund Bailey’s premium catnip.)
Author note: “These stories dissect the fame machine with a cleaver – not a scalpel. Expect blood. Expect truth. Expect to laugh while bleeding.
Smile
A collection written during the pandemic that explores what happens when life’s simplicities become unpredictable, chaotic and disorderly. Plus Bailey is on the cover!
What are the choices we make, and what drives us to make them? ‘Smile’ delves into the labyrinth of human emotions and interactions. This book is perfect for those who are captivated by the intricacies of human relationships and the bittersweet moments that prompt us to smile through the confusion.
Reverence
A collection brought together from short stories written in workshops. These stories employ satire and gallows humour to dissect the delicate balance of life’s triumphs and tribulations.
This collection brings to life a vivid cast of characters who navigate their unique paths, all presented without judgement, revealing the absurd, joyful, and often irrational dimensions of human experience.
Anthologies
On Shifting Sands: Moments of Change, Exploration and Discovery. An anthology edited by Hastie Salih and David Flybury. The shifting sands of transformation are the heart and soul of Queer identity. From quiet disclosures to bold leaps; from the excitement of new love to loss and heartbreak; through gripping storytelling and powerful voices, this vibrant anthology invites you to witness the courage and beauty pulsating through every moment of unforgettable change. I contributed to stories in this volume.
Flash Dances: 100 Little Queer Stories (2024) published by Paradise Press (Gay Authors Workshop) and edited by Stephanie Dickinson and Peter Scott-Presland is now available to buy. O.S.King contributed to stories in this volume. The book reveals the diversity of experiences and narratives of queer lives and showcases new authors and established ones. The book is now in its second print run.
O. S. King 