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During the height of World War II, a young German soldier on the Russian front is killed moments after committing an unforgivable crime. His soul is thrust into the blinding presence of God, where he must face judgment for what he has done.

But instead of condemnation, God offers him a terrifying mercy—he is sent back to relive the moment again and again until he can change its outcome and truly understand the nature of truth, evil, and responsibility.

This dark Christian historical novelette follows the soldier’s harrowing descent through repeated iterations of living hell as he confronts the father of lies and the deepest extremes of human nature—our capacity for unspeakable cruelty and our potential for divine courage. With each trial, his soul is painfully reforged, and his transformation begins to ripple outward, altering the course of history itself.

13 Acorns: Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults is the debut work of now six-time award-winning author G. Edward Martin.

It is composed of twelve original short stories written in multiple genres beneath the umbrella of philosophical fiction.

Each unique story addresses one central idea or moral question, with each story being akin to a single acorn—something small or simple with the potential to grow enormous.

“A set of succinct morality tales focused on the internal rather than the superficial” -Kirkus Reviews.

After twenty years in deep space, a veteran crew is finally on the journey home. Earth is close enough to feel real again—until they discover an unknown craft following them, silent and impossibly precise in its movements.

Repeated attempts to communicate go unanswered. The object does not approach or retreat. It simply follows.

With no way to know whether the craft is hostile, curious, or something else entirely, the crew is forced into an impossible choice. If they continue toward Earth, they may be leading a threat straight to humanity’s doorstep. If they change course, they can protect the planet—but only by condemning themselves to die alone in deep space.

The final decision falls to Captain James Derringer. With incomplete information and no margin for error, he must weigh fear against reason, hope against responsibility, and decide whether saving humanity is worth a sacrifice that may not even be necessary.

This science fiction novelette explores leadership, moral uncertainty, and the unbearable weight of making the right choice when the truth is unknowable.

After coming home to an unexpected Dear John letter, Daniel feels an undeniable pull toward a fresh start. With little more than what he can fit in his car, he heads west on a quiet road trip, hoping distance will help him rediscover what truly matters.

When his car breaks down in the mountains of Wyoming, Daniel sets out on foot in search of help. The first home he reaches belongs to Kurt—an aging hunting guide and dog trainer—who welcomes him in without hesitation and offers him a place to stay until the local mechanic reopens after the weekend.

What begins as an inconvenience becomes something far more meaningful. Over shared meals, long conversations, and the steady presence of Kurt’s dogs, Daniel finds himself listening to stories shaped by regret, hard-earned wisdom, and a life fully lived. In Kurt, he discovers an unexpected mentor—and a mirror for the man he is becoming.

This sweet, cozy short story is a work of philosophical fiction about mentorship, friendship, second chances, and the quiet lessons that change us. It follows Daniel as he learns not only how to find love again, but how to recognize it—and hold onto it—when it finally appears again.

While visiting his parents and siblings, Joe makes a discovery he can’t ignore—a hidden stash of drugs tucked away in his younger brother Kyle’s room. The find forces Joe into an immediate and painful decision, one that could fracture his family or possibly save his brother’s life. With no clear right answer, Joe acts and leaves, carrying the heavy hope that he chose correctly.

Two weeks later, Joe returns. This time, he takes Kyle on a quiet drive through the neighborhood they grew up in—past streets, houses, and empty lots haunted by the stories of childhood friends lost to addiction and early graves. As Joe shares memories of lives cut short and futures that never arrived, he tries to reach his brother in the only way he knows how: through truth, love, and hard-earned honesty.

But time is not on his side. As Kyle listens, the question lingers—will Joe’s intervention and timing be enough to pull his brother back from the edge, or has the damage already been done?

WINNER: 2023 Best Book Awards

After a failed attempt to change his lot in life, Bill—the village’s perpetually-drunk potter—is reluctantly volunteered by his neighbors and king to join an expedition to hunt down and slay the dragon terrorizing their town.

In this dark comedy novelette from 13 Acorns: Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults, Bill would much rather hide in his cave than face a fire-breathing beast. But refusal comes with its own dangers: public humiliation, royal punishment, and the very real possibility of being tossed into a pit of spiders. If Bill agrees to go, he might finally earn the respect of the villagers—assuming they can remember his name long enough to thank him.

Armed with a rusty sword, questionable courage, and more alcohol than sense, Bill must decide whether to run, resist, or attempt the impossible.

Will he miraculously defeat the dragon… or die spectacularly trying?