Jennifer Oliver | Writer

Speculative fiction writer exploring the liminal, the uncanny, and the quietly haunted. If you like stories that feel like forgotten myths stitched with moonlight and memory, you are very welcome here.

Published Work

ShuffleKaleidotrope, horror. Shuffle is a story of memory, hunger, and the slow unraveling of self. Once Sarah, now something else, she roams the wasteland, devouring flesh and stolen memories—brief flashes of humanity before they fade.

The Thames PrinceBewildering Stories, fantasy. The Thames Prince, a forgotten guardian of the river, is a living mosaic of history. When environmental scientist Evelyn discovers him, myth becomes real. But as their bond deepens, she must choose: stay on the riverbank or be claimed by the tides.

The Flesh GardenThe Chamber Magazine, YA horror. Gabrielle’s best friend, Simon, is dead... until she hears his voice in their hidden garden. He swears there’s a way back, just a small trade. But some roots grow too deep, and the garden is far hungrier than she imagined.

The Machinists’ BoyYouth Imagination, YA horror. Stranded on a dead planet, Cailan fights to repair their ship, but the machines here don’t just recycle metal. And when his brother vanishes, he learns the planet has its own plans for the broken.

The Well That RemembersThe Literary Fantasy Magazine, Winter 2026 (forthcoming)

Flash Fiction

Sometimes I post flash fiction to my blog, just as a warm-up exercise before I work on a longer story. You can read all my flash pieces, usually below 1000 words in length, by clicking here (link takes you to my Substack).

About

Jennifer Oliver writes eerie speculative fiction from the Dorset coast. Her work draws from folklore, soft sci-fi, and emotional horror. She’s endlessly fascinated by memory, myth, and the unspoken.

Elsewhere

Now Writing

Revising PP, my cyberpunk novel about identity, rebellion, and ghostcode in the underground ruins of tomorrow’s London.