The PING Anthology
A Collection of Compelling, Forward-Thinking Short Stories
Featuring the First-Place Winning Story “Early Access” by Babs Rudlin
About PING
Provocative. Immersive. Unforgettable.
The PING Anthology is a curated showcase of fiction designed to challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination. Bringing together diverse voices and genres, this collection explores human resilience, shifting realities, and the hidden costs of reaching into the unknown.
At the heart of this anthology is “Early Access,” the award-winning short story by Babs Rudlin that captured first place in the PING short story competition.
In “Early Access,” a seemingly simple opportunity to test something new spirals into a unsettling struggle for control. Seamlessly weaving dark, atmospheric tension with layered character motivations, Rudlin delivers a story that balances gripping suspense with deep emotional resonance. It’s a sharp, clever read that showcases the darker, punchier side of her storytelling.
Discover award-winning speculative fiction and explore a realm of forward-thinking tales in one powerful volume.
Content Specs
Available in Hardback, Paperback and ebook, via Amazon, Barnes & Noble or on Kobo
Word Count : 25 short stories
Early Access – Babs Rudlin · the 1st place winner. Very well deserved and the first story. Increasing tension through the app’s upgrade system is a cool thing, and the autistic boy as the “sensitive receiver” gives it emotion without sentimentality. 5 stars
Amazon Review
I absolutely loved this book!
The concept of 25 humans creating 25 stories from a single prompt is fascinating. There are creepy, horrific, romantic, historical, spicy, and uplifting tales in this book.
Amazon review
This was a fantastic Anthology, there was not a short story that didn’t have me engrossed.
They were so good that I would put the book down and go and discuss the stories with my fiancé, who is not a reader but does love Black Mirror.
Amazon review
A fun, engaging, and downright thought provoking collection of short stories. It’s amazing to see how one concept spawns so many different worlds. The addition of the judges comments, the forward, it all adds to the experience here.
Amazon Review