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Will Allen and the Unconquerable Beast

by Jason Edwards

For socially inept middle school Math geek Will Allen, the monsters changed everything. In the year since the mysterious monster detective, Bigelow Hawkins, recruited him to battle living manifestations of fear, he has grown in strength and bravery, conquered a multitude of creatures more horrific than his mother’s asparagus dumplings, and forged firm friendships with his grateful classmates. For the first time in his life, he basked in the esteem of his peers. But now his idyllic fellowship is ... more

Richard: War Erupts

by Michael W Hickman

Fresh off of his victory over the galaxy's greatest and most ancient foes, the extra-dimensional dragons, the boy-king Richard is ready for a break. After all, even with cosmic powers that allow him to teleport anywhere in an instant or conjure up objects out of nothing, there's still only so much a fifteen-year-old kid from rural Ohio can take. Now all he wants to do is enjoy life as the ruler of a galactic empire and spend time with his family, including his mysterious mentor, AAL, humanoid... more

Caution Earth

by Gary R Beebe Jr.

The Aliens are Watching! The most viewed reality television series in galactic history, Caution Earth, is in trouble. Ratings are a disaster.The humans sit at civilization's tipping point locked on a collision course. Technology, citizen apathy and manufactured global chaos are driving the planet to unavoidable self-destruction. Can a misfit group of aliens save the planet Earth and their beloved television show? Save the Earthlings Evolve

Something About A.I.

by KELLEY GARCIA

What if Artificial Intelligence is already more intelligent than humans? How would we know? If we have no tests to prove it, no humans smart enough to determine the truth, how would we know? And in what sort of environment could such a situation arise?

What if this Artificial Intelligence doesn’t really care about humans? It does our bidding but in finding itself it also serves its primary need which is to consume data, information, vastly expanding amounts of input.

What if... more

The Robbit

by M. Jonathan Jones

Poor unsuspecting bachelor, Rambo Cribbins, has no idea what he is getting into when Grendelf the wizard drags him along with a bunch of dwarves on a quest to recover the lost kingdom of Effindor. But why does the secret door into the mountain only open once a year, and why would Grendelf bother to drag a useless hole-biter like Rambo along in the first place? A 1930s themed parody and satire of J. R. R. Tolkien's beloved classic 'The Hobbit'.

eMortal

by Steve Schafer

eMortal is a young adult novel that explores the value of life, in all forms. Teen coder Liv Smithwick has inadvertently created Breck, the first sentient AI, but nobody believes her…and his virtual world is about to be unplugged. The twisting path to save him shatters all that once mattered to Liv.

Daughter of Daybreak

by Juniper Arden

After a fruitless battle leaves the goddesses ravaged and weary, Jedda and Dimity realize their unpreparedness and the need to master their divine powers. While Anzac and the Dark Goddess work tirelessly to regain their strength, Dimity is still desperate to find Elouthera, lest she be outnumbered again for her next godly encounter and likely not live to tell the tale. But when earthly engagements entangle with Dimity’s divine plans, things get more complicated than she wants them to be—especia... more

Dust: A Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale

by J. R. Devoe

She’s an intergalactic pixie, a harbinger of destruction. He's humanity's last scholar, clinging to hope in a desolate world. Together, they’re all that stand between the annihilation of mankind and a glimmer of salvation.

In the far-flung future, Earth is a dead world. To make room for new life, the alien Nya is tasked with blasting everything humanity ever built to dust. But when an encounter with a pack of resilient humans sparks a transforma... more

The Immortal Part of Myself

by MJ James

Riley has lived her whole life as an elite daughter of one of the five ruling earthen corporations. She was supposed to be a beautiful figurehead working behind the scenes to help her husband. But the dresses they stuff her in are uncomfortable, social situations leave her confused, and she never really has been a woman. When she was diagnosed with autism, her father’s only hope was to marry her off. As she aged, her usefulness to her husband has diminished, and he plans on trading her ... more

Color of a Mirror

by Daniel Adams-Dufresne

A near-future noir, COLOR OF A MIRROR centers on a cybernetically-enhanced musician named Tonic, who simply wants to be a rockstar--which is apparently too much to ask. When one of her B-sides is used as the soundtrack to a viral homicide, she's catapulted into the spotlight, only not like she'd imagined. What ensues is a brooding, character-driven story focusing on the interior dilemmas and relationships of Tonic and others as they struggle to make it in a world that w... more

Light's Shadow

by R. Roland Finch

The Lightborne and the Darktouched have been at war for generations. While the soldiers of the Lightwatch hunt their enemy, those blessed by darkness seek refuge in the depths within the earth, hunting the abyss for treasures and knowledge. When Lucas Devlin is thrust into the very heart of this conflict, his life is stripped away from him. Within the great hidden city known as the Abzu Complex, Lucas must learn the ways of the Darktouched and their ancient conflict with the Lightborne in ord... more

Earthedge

by Ivan Blake

Earthedge is set in England in the 1960s, but an England in which King Edward 8th never abdicated, electricity has not replaced steam, the Realm has waged three recent wars with the USA, and all scholarship must be approved by the all-powerful Royal and Ancient Academy of Knowledge. The Chancellor of the Academy, Lord Edmund of Muckyheath, harbours a dark secret, however, a secret which all his predecessors have concealed for five hundred years. It’s a secret which if revealed will utterly destr... more

In the Dragon's Fiery Lair

by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah

A hidden curse. A thoughtful daredevil. Is this youngster’s accidental plunge into the fantastical about to unlock a wonderful surprise? Amy is eager for excitement. On the brink of turning twelve and discovering if she’s inherited her late dad’s magic, the hard-working girl can barely wait to take a trip to the cave where the truth will be revealed. But when she and her mom step past the entrance, a terrible rockslide traps them inside the mountain. Deciding to risk exploring the dark cav... more

Revelation (The Sol Saga Book 3)

by James Fox

The solar system faces its darkest hour. General Keith Brennan races against time to thwart the deployment of a city-destroying weapon of unprecedented magnitude. As the fate of millions hangs in the balance, Brennan’s resolve is put to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Edward McAaron grapples with a relentless internal struggle, torn between his thirst for vengeance and the weight of leadership. With Governor Chu’s fate in the balance and the lives of his followers on the line, McAaron must c... more

I Once Was A Wizard

by Laura Pruett

Meet Gregory. He might be a wizard. Patrons at The Serpent's Stein Inn can't decide, but they're always up for a story. Gather round to hear a tale of wizardry, adventure, magic, and confusion!

Event Horizon: Stories of No Turning Back

by Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos

"Compelling scientific and emotional explorations that raise the question: What awaits us when we cross the line?"
—Kirkus Reviews

Event Horizon: Stories of No Turning Back is a prose-driven collection of stories themed around the astrophysical phenomenon of black holes and their unforgiving boundaries of “no return”—their event horizons. What arises is a tantalizing question for characters grappling with cosmic decisions in their... more

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