Author: Yvonne McArthur

Yvonne McArthur is a freelance writer and developmental editor based in Guatemala. Growing up between cultures sparked her love for telling stories that encourage us to be kinder, more courageous, more connected humans. She’s completed one full-length fantasy novel and recently started her second. Her short fiction has appeared in anthologies and online, and her editorial work helps writers sharpen their voice, strengthen their story arcs, and connect more deeply with their readers. When she’s not working on manuscripts, you’ll find her riding her motorcycle with her canine sidekick, hiking volcanoes, or devouring her latest read.
  • Rust Ship

    “We’ll hijack the ship and fly it back,” said Zufi. “It’s the only way to get home.” Alika stared at him, her eyes wide and white in the half dark. The two of them huddled side by side, bracing their hands and feet against the roof and floor of the vibrating tunnel. Goosebumps crawled across…

  • Vigil

    sit by your side watching worlds slide by. They appear and vanish on your skin, invisible to the eye, but I feel their passage in my chest. In my mind. I watch your eyelashes flutter, watch the rise and fall of your breasts. I press your warm hand between my cold palms. You look so peaceful, but appearances can lie. I know because to the outward eye I’m awake and alive.

  • Death, Mr. Spencer

    “She’s dead, Mr. Spencer.” Conrad stared at the detective’s upper lip. Adriana, dead? How could she be? He’d sat with her on her balcony this morning, drinking lapsang souchong with a splash of milk and honey. She’d made him scones. He’d kissed her twice. “Mr. Spencer. Are you listening? Do you understand the gravity of…