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Unsettling Thoughts

by Erik Dean

DID SOMETHING FOLLOW THEM BACK? A relaxing antique shopping trip with friends turns sinister for Tina. What begins as a yearly tradition - scouring small towns for vintage treasures - takes a chilling turn. This year, a ghost tour adds an unsettling layer to their adventure. Among her eclectic finds, Tina buys a coveted reading chair, but bringing it home unlocks a Pandora's box. Her cheerful disposition darkens, replaced by irritability and unfounded jealousy. Forgetfulness and sleepwalki... more

Unintended Consequences

by David A. Wimsett

Each action we take has consequences for ourselves and others. Some open opportunities. Some bring benefits. Others can cause disasters. Internationally award-winning author David A. Wimsett explores the consequences of different human actions and considers the ethical questions they raise in this set of speculative fiction stories. A powerful executive wakes up in hell to find fire and brimstone replaced with modern cities and unending opportunities, until a secret is discovered. Children of... more

FOUND: Book One of the Vinyi Chronicles

by Lesli Weber

Mars colonist Michelle Arensen, suddenly lost in deep space, finds herself in the custody of an intimidating alien race. As the odds of returning to her home and family dwindle, Michelle unexpectedly finds that she’s slowly begun creating a new place for herself among her alien hosts. But not all Vinyi embrace the idea of a human living among them, and Michelle’s hope of returning to her home and family dims with each passing day. To survive, she will have to determine when to fight, when to let... more

Oreo, The Great Warrior Dog And The Magical Garden

by Mona Kasaval

A story for those who adore their lovable furry friends and fur babies. An adventurous story where a little self-centred dog learns the true meaning of kindness, bravery and everlasting friendship. The story begins when Oreo finds a secret pathway to a magical world filled with marvellous wonders. As Oreo encounters the creatures of the magical world, he learns many valuable lessons along the way. Join Oreo on this magical journey as he tries to solve unique problems and heads a battle that will... more

Trailing Darkness

by A. L. Gordon

Do you believe in angels? Would you know if you met one? Would you know if you were one? Brienna is a normal, somewhat quirky, human being—or so she thinks—until one day, the archangel Michael visits her and she finds herself tasked with the responsibility of sealing the nine Gates to Hell that reside on Earth. Amid the growing evil that has been infecting the Earth and disturbing the balance between light and dark, Brienna must travel the world in a race against time to prevent the underworl... more

The Discovery of Magic

by L. J. Evias

Transported to an ancient realm of magic and mystery, can a young woman survive scheming royals, shifting alliances, and impending war? Alice Harper yearns to determine her own fate. Desperate to change her parents’ minds about moving away from everything she knows, the gifted archer sets out to win a coveted scholarship. But the seventeen-year-old feels completely out of control when she and her friends stumble through a strange portal to a mysterious world. Separated from the others, the... more

Star Brother

by Maxine Rose Schur

Jason is a 16-year old science genius yet he’s a lonely, emotionally-guarded kid. He has no friends and he wouldn’t dare let his classmate Melanie know how much he loves her. Shunted from one foster home to another, Jason yearns for family. When he learns he has a brother that’s surprising enough but when his brother reveals a secret so bizarre, so unbelievable Jason rejects him. Yet fate throws the brothers together, propelling them on a cross-country road trip, an adventure-filled journey... more

His Last Companion

by Sophia Conway

Alone for so long, the last man alive is about to have one final visitor… Isaac lived on after others passed. He survived humanity’s demise and is now prepared for the ultimate journey. He isn’t surprised to see Death approach, nor the prospect of what is to come from their meeting. The conversation that follows prepares them both for one final adventure into the unknown. 'His Last Companion' is a thought-provoking introspection of the human experience and the intim... more

Deathly Alive

by Lauren Bradley

Madeliene Cross was a teenager from the small Ozark town of River Rock, Missouri. She died unexpectedly in 1961, but according to local lore, rose from the dead before vanishing into the autumn night, never to be seen again...until six decades later. On April 1st, 2022, under the new spring moon, Madeliene returned. This time, she reached out to four area high school seniors to help unravel the missing pieces of her disturbed life and death, purpose of her dark turning, and to hopefully destroy ... more

Muddy Water Crawl

by April May Burnside

Arkansas, a land steeped in legend and lore. Mysteries and Legends of Arkansas that span back centuries. Arkansas’ wilderness, both beautiful and eerie, holds a sense of pride in those of us who live here. And since we share these lands with the beings in these tales. It would bid us well to heed these warnings and always show respect for this beautiful state and the creatures among the pines, rivers and muddy shores. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the depths of the Whit... more

Planet

by Paul Garmisch

Garmisch guides the reader through a satirical journey through space in this tale of adventure, war, and the divine.

Sinister Stories & Twisted Tales

by Anthony L. Abraham

An anthology of Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror, each story interlinked with the next. Follow Shiea as she navigates the Amalgam Engineers who can manipulate destiny. Watch a mother's desperate attempt to protect her son, leading to unforeseen consequences. And, follow a man's chilling pursuit of forbidden technology to save his daughter.

Shadows of the Ozark Howler

by April May Burnside

Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the secrets of the Ozarks in 1886. A courageous young woman, inspired by rumors of a mystical creature, records her adventure in a journal that ultimately finds its way into the hands of a man whose unquenchable curiosity leads him down a path of transformation. Beware, brave souls who dare to enter these ancient woods. The howls that echo through the night are not merely the cries of a creature seeking prey, but a warning. Who we once were&mdash... more

The Bloodwood Society

by Ainsley Doty

When 17-year-old Everly Dahl is recruited by the Bloodwood Society, she's eager to join the rebellion and rise up against the global force that destroyed her life. But to join their ranks, she has to survive their deadly trials first. At every step, fight will require sacrifice, and Everly will soon have to decide what matters most—the success of the rebellion, or the survival of the only family she has left.

The Autobiography of an Infinite Being or How I Turned into a Bird on My 80th Birthday

by Adrienne H. Lee

Ailith wakes up on her 80th birthday to find that her right foot is now a bird’s foot when it was a human foot the night before. However, she is not human - she just looks like one. In truth, Ailith is an Infinite Being who has spent her entire existence doing her best to blend in with the humans and trying not to draw too much attention to herself. In a race to tell her story before she changes into a bird completely, she documents the fantastic events of a strange and magical life, including t... more

Soulkeeper's Bargain

by Krista Fazendin

Fleur Harkyn is not a thief. At least that’s what she tells herself. She’s just completing the quest her mother left her and finding—or stealing, when the situation calls for it—one magical relic at a time, until she stumbles on the spirit of Birdy, an estranged childhood friend in need of her help. Lenora Khade has spent the last month in the Inbetween learning the history of the realms, and she’s sick of it. She misses her life, her family, even Fleur. When the opportunity to help Fleur pr... more

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