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Retrospect

by Bryan DeMinico

A novus hit squad is chasing you, and they are getting closer...

In the year 3421, human, novus, and alien races coexist through political strife perpetuated by daily United Planetary Congress interactions, the foundation of political theater. An encrypted code, capable of crippling a newly developed artificial earth planet, is stolen from an atmospheric control outpost orbiting Atlas.

Agent Jonah, Galactic Interpol Society top-priority agent, must ... more

Things They Buried (A Thung Toh Jig Book 1)

by Amanda K. King & Michael R. Swanson

Under the dirty streets of Ismae's greatest port city, an old nightmare waits for Sylandair and Aliara, one that is stealing Dockhaven's children, one only they can end.

When the pair escaped their owner and abuser years ago, they left him behind in a ball of blue flame, but as more children disappear near the city's desalinization plant, their suspicions turn to the predator they believed dead. Accompanied by their less-than-reliable puka scout Schmalch, they delve into the... more

Thief's Theme: A Love Story

by M.A.N.

A romantic tale of fantasy and thievery that explores the concepts of growth and making impossible choices concerning one's dreams.

Ji, better known as Merc, strives to become the greatest thief in the history of mankind. From stealing worldly treasures, to the seemingly impossible, Ji will attempt to grab everything that isn't bolted down, and several things that are. His greatest opposition comes in the form of Sharia, Ji's childhood friend and crush, who willingly aids th... more

Road to Yesterday

by Greta Cribbs

Would you travel through time to save your brother’s life? How much would you be willing to sacrifice for the good of your family? Two brothers fight for their lives in two hospitals, one in 2007 and the other in 2017. Meanwhile their younger sisters, Kim and Violet, find themselves traveling a road where time is no longer constant. The four of them are hurtling toward an unknown future, or an unknown past. Determined to save the lives of both their brothers, Kim and Violet seek the help of a... more

Hunt of the Gods

by Amy Braun

Amnion (when eternal life is in our grasp)

by Mark Frascinella

This is a story in the near future about a drug company, Lifespan Corporation. The government has finally given them the 'green light' to begin mass production of life saving pharmaceuticals from fetal tissue remains. It is about greed, ruthlessness, and the pragmatic liberties their executives will take in the pursuit of corporate profitability. Into this brave new world we meet the protagonists - Lifespan employees Mike (Engineer), Phylis (Procurement Agent), and Joel (Director of... more

Plagiarized

by Michael ranger

People don’t understand Oswald Crow, he’s a very different type of person. Oswald’ s a Warden, a Free Mason, a business Owner and a musician. Wardens are able to see through what’s known as the veil. Via astral projection unlocked through rigorous meditation over years. Oswald has attained Clairvoyant Wisdom on the Enlightenment scale. Culinary is his passion. Oswald’s also a poet. Plagiarized is the author’s first fiction novel. It’s an ingeniously intertwined story that will take you on a trip... more

The Cost of Living

by Marla L. Anderson

For Every Child Born Someone Must Die The math is simple. The politics behind it are anything but. When Janice becomes pregnant, she hopes to save her life by contracting with an imprisoned man willing to end his hopeless existence in exchange for six months of freedom, but unbeknownst to her, he has a secret agenda and Janice finds soon herself enmeshed in a deep government-led conspiracy.

Planet Dog

by Shala Stockdale

King, who is a domesticated, spoiled, and pampered Doberman pinscher has died and went to Dog Heaven. In Dog Heaven, King becomes a master storyteller of one of the plethora adventures he experienced when he was alive on earth. Join King in his first out of this world adventure as he reminisce about his time travel to Planet Dog. Yes, where only dogs live on the planet. Witness the fun, heartbreak, fears, sadness, and friendships he experienced on Planet Dog.

Sunlight

by Désirée Nordlund

Two hundred years ago the world was destroyed in what became known as the Great War. Andrew is a young officer among those who consider themselves the winners of that war. He protects them from the losers, the desert rats, in a fort stationed in the middle of nowhere. In his world, the social ranking is all that counts, and Andrew excels at that game. For ﬁve years his career has gone nowhere but upwards. Then two things happen: Andrew catches a desert rat, and his disabled brother arrives at th... more

Worms and More: Select Science Fiction & Fantasy Shorts by Rm Harrington

by Rm Harrington

What if the living were already dead? What if worms purified worlds? What if you missed out on the age of teleportation? What if alien hitchhikers traveled in mind instead of in body? Expanding the concepts of everyday possibilities, the author of this must-read anthology sets focus on one core purpose: Satisfy those who read science fiction and fantasy short stories. Immerse yourself in the minds and activities of dynamic characters caught up in extraordinary events. Stories in this coll... more

Ye Olde Magick Shoppe

by Oren Litwin

Power Always Comes At A Price... Cash or Credit? This fantasy anthology contains twelve stories where magic is for sale.

The Rahki Chronicles Boxed Set [Books 1-3]

by Rennie St. James

Normal had once meant an apartment, office job, and friends - Mia Rayner's new normal includes a mountain lion, martial arts, magic, and murder. Join her in a cross-country adventure as she discovers her warrior heritage and tries to protect a gifted Gypsy orphan from the next attempt on her life.

Moratorium: The Dr. Van Wolfe Saga Book 2

by Amanda Byrd

It turns out I have residents in the castle dungeons. They're pretty helpful and we get along famously. I think I'm going to like having them around. I'm still trapped inside my own body with these idiot monsters, but there's good news. Dr. Fleming Heilsong heard about my search for a cure through a colleague and contacted me to offer his help. I can't lie, this whole thing makes me nervous. I don't want to die but the werepireism grows stronger every day. I'm fighting for my life - my very s... more

The Outback

by R.F. Blackstone

The world has ended. Nothing remains except a wasteland of death and destruction. Those remaining wander the barren Australian Outback in search of salvation or a meaning to it all and for a rare few, food. But for Noni Stevens the Apocalypse is just proof of the meaningless of existence. She has been chased by cannibals and the crazies looking for anything to devour and destroy. Only one thing scares her more than those, the undead monsters known as The Resurrected. But when she befriends a ... more

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