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Honey Mountain

by Jane Taylor

In a dimension that is invisible to humans and inhabited by magical beings, four companions embark on a journey to free a friend and a large number of pollinating insects from the clutches of a diabolical wizard who is himself captivated by the most powerful Sorceress ever known. They are sustained in their quest by humour, affection and loyalty as they courageously battle the age-old evils of cruel greed and unfettered ambition. Honey Mountain is a story of light-hearted magical realism with... more

Northfield

by Calvin Fisher

For ten years, the earth has known nothing but suffocation. Sweeping clouds of neon death cover the surface, peeling away humanity layer by layer. The pressure of self-preservation forces survivors to harden their hearts. Mark Northfield stands as an exception. Operating as a lone mercenary, his only comfort is the memory of his dead wife. He lives by two final promises to her: never let go of life, and never let the world turn him into someone worse than the man she married. When a vengef... more

Nightlord: Sunset

by Garon Whited

Eric didn’t ask to be a vampire. In fact, he didn’t even believe in them. Biting your own tongue with your fangs does a lot of convincing. Even so, being a part-time undead isn’t as easy as you might think. It can let you hold down a day job, true, but sometimes the night “life” can be more than a little difficult, what with those bloodthirsty urges and predatory instincts kicking in, to say nothing of vampire hunters coming through magic gates. Luckily for Eric, he can rely on his trusty steed... more

Alien Dream Machine

by William X. Adams

Alien Dream Machine (82,000 words, sci-fi), by William X. Adams Available online April 1, 2021. Contact www.psifiboks.com/contact for an ARC. Gunnar is a young Las Vegas PI who struggles with narcolepsy, falling asleep at unpredictable moments. He tracks down a man who cheats at casino dice, only to learn that the guy is an extraterrestrial. Phane, the gambler, begs Gunnar to help him. He and his family are hunted by gangsters who want his dice secret. Gunnar is charmed by the stranger and... more

Stranded

by Feather Chelle

Whales and dolphins are falling ill all throughout the Atlantic Ocean! Cherish, and her family of Pilot Whales, have been fleeing as far from other animals as possible, but some of them have begun to show symptoms. When danger closes in from all around them, will the Dolphin Riders make it in time to save the day?

Heathen

by Paul Webster

Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember, Kerrigan only knows that whatever crime he committed, it was so terrible, so despicable that he deserves whatever cruelties he is subjected to. As punishment for his violent behaviour in prison, Kerrigan is sent on a scavenger mission to locate a mysterious artifact in an inhospitable environment. An artifact sought after by a mysterious organisation who suddenly also take a great interest in Kerrigan himself. On the run in a world full of myste... more

White as Frost

by Anthea Sharp

An epic YA fantasy, resonant with fairytale inspiration, in which two sisters, one with untamed magic and the other with Dark Elf power, threaten the balance between worlds.

Anchored

by Bridget E. Baker

Two worlds, one fate … Alora was born with the ability to Lift, a power no other women on Terra possess. If the wrong people find out, there’s no telling what will happen. But when she almost kills a man in self-defense, her secret is exposed and she’s forced to run for her life. On Earth, Alora's running from something else: hazy memories of her parents’ death and the social worker who wants to separate her from her brother. When she sees the man she almost killed on Terra at work, she's ... more

Haven of Dante

by Leonardo Ramirez

A war is coming- a battle between the darkness and the light and a wrestle of faith in a God that that an anguished young woman does not believes exists. Haven Irena Dante, struggles in a dysfunctional family. The strife between an absent, workaholic father and a loving mother is heightened by a generational family secret. Unbeknownst to her, Haven is the heir to a centuries-old legacy to fight the evils unleashed by the nine circles of hell. Known as the "Aristocracy", the nine circles have... more

The Demon of Windhelm

by Daniel Madden

Marked by a god. Possessed by a demon. Daelin lived his entire life in the confines of a small church in the little village of Windhelm, lost in dreams of one day becoming a paladin. Yet when a paladin comes calling, a darkness is revealed, releasing terror and tragedy upon the plains. In an instant, Daelin's life is destroyed forcing him on a long road to find salvation before the darkness inside consumes him. Followed by tragedy, aligned with strange allies, he is faced with one goal: s... more

Walls of Dark and Dust

by Dave Walker

Gareth expected to die today…

Then the enemy vanished, leaving behind a trench of abandoned weapons and a graveyard of dusty helmets. The war is over, but he’s in no mood for a parade.

As a politician and then a soldier, he’s been fighting for change his whole life, but an indecisive victory risks letting everything return to the status quo ante, and already the ruling factions are using the news to consolidate their power. Gareth would rather die.

When he... more

Ghost Hunters: Pirates' Curse

by Susan McCauley

In this ghostly and fast-paced adventure, twelve-year-old Alex must use his psychic gifts to speak with pirate ghosts to solve the curse of an old pirate hangout-if he fails, his best friends could be trapped there forever.

His Name was Wren

by Rob Winters

During the blackout of 1944, something came down in the woods, leaving a secret that some in the nearby town have guarded ever since.

Dying to Live...Again

by L.F. Earl and S.L. Earl

Resentful of the man who dared to die after her neurosurgeon husband, who dedicated months of his life trying to bring him back from a trauma-induced coma, Dr. Marcia Gage uses her skills as a genius neuroscientist to bring John Doe back from the dead. After unlocking the secret to regenerating life, she starts to realize they are psychically linked and he is becoming obsessed with her. Marcia had unwittingly unleased a cold killer who is willing to protect her and have her to himself at all... more

Mulch: The First Thrilling Novella from Maniacal Books

by Alex Mac

Strange happenings are a foot in the woods surrounding a dark and isolated farm located in the heart of St. Mary's County Maryland. With a farmer and his family battling a terrifying new threat, can they endure and protect the farm that is their very livelihood with their lives or even their sanity intact? If your prepared for goo, tentacles, and reanimated corpses. Then venture through this dark inaugural short story from Maniacal Books© to find out!

The Tail of 'Too Bad' Mike

by Iain Cameron Williams

Mike, the shrew, was born without a tail. His grandmother was a whiz at sewing and made him a false tail from woven horsehair, which he wears every day. It's the best tail in the land, and all the other shrews are envious of it. When his tail goes missing, presumed stolen, Mike sets off with his skateboard to find it. Along the way, he encounters a sequence of adventures, the outcome of which sees him acquiring the nickname 'Too Bad' and becoming the most celebrated animal in the kingdom of Pemb... more

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