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Where Acorns Landed

by Anne M. Curtis

'Where Acorns Landed' is a contemporary fantasy set in France, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and one or two other places beyond the reach of any atlas. Lowell has shut himself away from the world, seeing himself as something of a feral, wolf-man hermit abandoned to the deserted wilds of his lounge. His one companion is an old 1940’s radio. But this is no ordinary radio. The radio has its own free will, tuning when and where it wants. Lowell has fallen under the spell of the only voice the radio tune... more

The Descendant

by Dakota Cook

Orphaned high school senior, Lucy Montgomery, has just accepted a position as intern to the Albuquereque Chief of Police. Before she knows it, she finds herself caught in the middle of a serial killer’s cross hairs as he threatens to make her his next victim. Along with Detective Julian Olivieri, Lucy must race to discover the truth before it’s too late. Follow their epic tale of murder and intrigue, of love and betrayal, of madness and monsters, as they uncover a secret that goes deeper tha... more

Mind Games: An ABC Sci-Fi Mystery for Young Adults

by A.B. Carolan

You know A. B. Carolan as the writer of The Secret Lab and The Secret of the Urns. Those novels are sci-fi mysteries for young adults (and adults who are young at heart). In Mind Games, A. B. tells a new story that’s set a bit farther into the future than his first two books. Della Dos Toros is a young girl with psi powers living in the Dark Domes of the planet Sanctuary. Her adopted father doesn’t let her use those powers, but she must do so to find his killer. This story about ESP and androids... more

The Manticore's Vow: and Other Stories

by Cassandra Rose Clarke

A vain assassin takes an assignment with dire consequences. An aristocratic lady fleeing her past is besieged by pirates. And a manticore princess sets out on a life-changing adventure. The Manticore’s Vow collects three stories set in the world of Magic of Blood and Sea, all exploring the origins of some of its most memorable characters: Naji, the scarred assassin, Marjani, the pirate queen, and Ongraygeeomryn, the man-eating manticore. Explore a world of dangerous magic and thrilling advent... more

Fear the Wolf

by S. J. Sparrows

In Senla Nora’s village, the children are raised to remember one thing above all else: "Fear the Wolf." To fear the Wolf is to know your place. To fear the Wolf is to never presume too much. If any villager were to step out of line, the Wolf would descend upon them all. For a simple garment weaver like Senla Nora, knowing her place should be easy. But Senla’s never been good at following orders. Can Senla learn her place? Or will her disobedience endanger herself and everyone she loves?... more

The Treasure of Capric (The King of the Caves Book 1)

by Brandon M Wilborn

A fabled treasure disappears. Three young warrior-monks must race against a tyrant to find it before their world collapses. Kurian Abramson entered training with the warrior monks of Capric Hill at seven. Every day of his youth swings between brutal combat training and quiet study of the Order’s religious teaching. Now, almost a man, he vows to protect the Capric Treasure with his life. But when a tyrannical noble razes the monastery, Kurian and two friends are set on a quest to re... more

The Cursed Coin

by Culliver Crantz

See how the FrightVision series begins in the "Cursed Coin." Are you afraid of everything? Well RJ is. Good thing his little sister, Shelly, isn't scared of anything because the creepy mansion at the end of the cul-de-sac has a few frightening surprises waiting for them, including a cursed coin that puts both of their lives in danger. When the two try to get rid of the coin, RJ realizes its power. The more he holds it, the more he wants to be evil. Will RJ be able to get rid of the coin or will ... more

Mischief and Mayhem: Part I of the Faerlands Chronicles

by S. D. Nicholson

After lying dormant for centuries, a dark presence awakes and invades the realm of the Faers. While malicious forces quietly stir in the southern nation of the Meadows, Ophelia Maplewood, along with her companions from the Woodland Scouts, finds an unexpected human, new strength, and allies in the north. Will their journey bring balance to the homeland and prevent chaos from spreading to the other realms? Only time will tell. Part One of the Faerlands Chronicles.

The Crimson Deathbringer

by Sean Robins

The Akakies, a peaceful, technologically advanced alien species known as "the galaxy's pranksters," are under attack by the Xortaags, a vicious military race bent on conquering the universe. The Xortaags are deadly, but Tarq, the Akakies' chief strategist and legendary shadow master, has a plan. Meanwhile on Earth, Jim, a wise-cracking, movie-quoting, OCD-suffering fighter pilot, is about to propose to his girlfriend Liz when his childhood friend Kurt shows up at his house, injured and covere... more

Regenerate

by Emily Goldthwaite

We are the generation that almost didn’t happen. A GAP in the history of humanity. Born to parents so consumed by their online lives they stopped living real ones—stopped having kids, stopped taking time to sleep, or to walk, or eat—the continuation of mankind hinges on our generation, but most of us died in infancy. My name is Averielle Gouch and my friends and I are among the handful of Generation GAPs who survived. Our lives have been pre-charted by the Organizers, calibrated with alg... more

Under Her Cursed Scythe

by J.M. Wong

A harmless small town girl by day and a merciless killer at night. Alivia stops at nothing to reap souls. But, unlike other murderers, her soul remains intact. When she unexpectedly encounters the Blessers- a group of "agents" who are neither Witches nor Witch hunters but bear features of both, she begins to doubt her decisions of killing, and eventually leads her to discovering the dark secrets behind her witchy family and that cursed ring she holds… Alivia must find a way to redeem her sins an... more

Iron & Aqua (Blood, Bloom, & Water Book 3)

by Amy McNulty

A beguiling vampire. The besotted girl who agreed to be his champion. The ongoing battle to save not only the vampires, but also the world.

Ember Goodwin didn’t realize that falling in love would mean sometimes transforming into a vampire—or that she’d be able to shoot fire from her hand. Though she never wanted her step-sister to be her enemy, she can’t just stand aside and let the merfolk proceed with their wicked plans. After walking amongst the undead, she kn... more

Alien Talk

by William X. Adams

Alien Talk (sci-fi, 80,000 words): Robin Taylor is an android, an artificial human, and a specialist in the origins of language. As millions of people become mute in a spreading pandemic, she discovers that language is an intelligent virus that infected early humans, ultimately enabling modern civilization. But now the virus is enraged by the false language of talking technologies, everything from "smart speakers" to talking remote controls. But Robin is an AI gadget herself. Anyone she communi... more

Radio Ga Ga: A Mixtape for the End of Humanity

by Stefani Bulsara

Pop Culture is the Opiate of the Masses!

Come follow a mysterious, glitchy narrator who races through the universe, tasked with warning any sentient species about humanity's cautionary fail. Our narrator attempts to answer humanity's greatest philosophical questions to create a history of what led to their extinction. But our narrator can never surpass our radio waves, those careless whispers Earth has leaked into the universe, tickling any alien listeners with the absurdity of ... more

Roger Tarkington and the Magic Calendar: Quest for Middle School Greatness

by I.M. Maynard

Roger Tarkington and the Magic Calendar: Quest for Middle School Greatness is a Diary of A Wimpy Kid meets Groundhog Day middle school time travel adventure. In the story, almost 11-year-old Roger Tarkington wrestles, in real-time, with how best to use the powers of a magic calendar that he uncovers after his less than stellar start to 6th Grade. Being he’s a soon to be 11-year-old, Roger doesn’t always make the right decisions. He mostly uses his magic calendar to help him achieve what he views... more

THE PLANET PERFECTERS

by Daniel W. Shegrud

He was just a common man, a homeless, nameless drunk - until they came. They, the infinitely recombining, seemingly indestructible star creatures, promised the answer to every problem that has ever plagued mankind. They promised perfection, and they asked nothing in return. Except that it wasn't that easy. It never is. By the time the last question is answered, the last human will have died. Half the world is ecstatic, thinking they can stop asking questions before the stars come for them... more

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