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Waxwing Creek

by J.J. Walker

Built on the ruins of a house where a family was found murdered, Waxwing Creek’s legacy began with blood. From that moment, the motel has defined the town of Hunt, haunting owners, guests, and those who call it home.

With tales about a woman betting on bingo to save her life, a brother looking for justice in Hunt's dark and brutal underbelly, and a man calling on the supernatural to reunite lovers, Waxwing Creek is a collection of interconnected horror stories that uncove... more

The Storyteller's Tale

by Dr. Bill Senyard

The Storyteller’s Tale is the second book in the Kingdom Quest Trilogy, which combines thrilling adventure, epic fantasy, unforgettable characters, witty humor, and life-changing lessons for young readers. Cutthroat pirates kidnap the renowned royal storyteller Berenice, but the abduction raises perplexing questions. It appears hidden forces in the kingdom are determined to expose her long-kept, dark secrets. What—or who—is driving this dangerous game? At what cost? Is it revenge? Punishment?... more

Prelude

by Susan L. Alandar

Shandiin walks the margins of humanity in a world teetering on the edge of ruin. The regime in power points fingers at science and sinners, casting genetically enhanced individuals as "abominations" to be hunted down. Yet amidst the chaos, Shandiin encounters a clandestine network led by a brilliant genetic engineer racing to preserve what remains of humanity. Their plan? To escape to a new world, bringing with them a bloodline of leaders designed to succeed where Earth’s civilizations have fail... more

The Dead Children's Playground

by James Kaine

A cemetery filled with innocents. A ghostly chill in the air. Will a short walk through the woods awaken a dark power? Kylie Macklin is eager to live a normal life. Freshly moved from Florida to Alabama and finally in remission from cancer, the optimistic nine-year-old is used to dodging her overprotective mom’s warnings. So when a new playmate invites her to hang out, the happy girl thinks nothing of the playground being located in a graveyard for young victims of the Spanish Flu… and a loca... more

As the Earth Lay Dreaming

by Kamina Sethna

Three hundred million years in the future, the world would be practically unrecognizable to us. Due to the gradual process of plate tectonics, all the continents have merged back together into a single supercontinent, called Neopangea. Likewise, humanity has now evolved to live beneath the Earth's crust. For a while now, Humans have lived deep into the Earth, growing fully accustomed to underground life. But one question remains - What lies beyond? What is there to be found not just above... more

The Hafling

by JoAnn Parsley

The Hafling, half human-half hillcat, is a young slave, beaten, abused, and hated by all. A King's Ranger rescues him, treats him properly, and makes him his apprentice. The student Ranger chooses a name, Harrel, and he learns social skills as he struggles to overcome his anger toward humans. As he passes into adulthood, he is fraught with dangers from, Dwarfs, Barbarians, orges, and worse, Commoner boys. The story tells of his adventures and explans how he overcomes being judged by what he ... more

Welcome to the Damned

by Astraea Long

Dyvris is a city of survivors. With the end of the world nearing, fires burn down schools, hurricanes devastate small towns, and rising oceans swallow up the coasts. Those without money to fall back on look to the sinister city that lies between the searing desert and the crumbling mountains, where a man named the Scavenger will make a deal with them. A place to stay and a new business to run, in exchange for any information that he asks for.

Dyvris is a city ruled by criminals. Th... more

Spirit Quest (Shadow World, Book 1)

by Tim McRae

Spirit Quest is set in an alternate universe known as the Shadow World, where magic is real, mythical creatures abound, and many impossible things are possible.

The heroine of the story is Niri, an ageless sorceress who long ago swore a blood oath to the Wood Sprites, vowing to protect all realms from harm.

As the tale begins, the wind carries a warning to Niri - "Beware Grimfield. There, the Mistress Witch gathers her flock." But for wh... more

Preferred Reality: Short Stories

by Alessandra Benini

8 deliciously spooky short stories.

A Future Without: 50 Short Stories of What May Not Be

by Uri Kartoun

In 2029, the world as we know it has subtly yet profoundly changed. A Future Without: 50 Short Stories of What May Not Be by Uri Kartoun unveils a series of compelling narratives exploring the ramifications of losing something integral to our lives. This collection of short stories invites readers into a world where the absence of minor or major elements reshapes society in unexpected ways. Imagine a day without the joy of indulging in french fries, the utility of chairs, or even the natural phe... more

Curse of a Dragon Heart

by Bonnie Jacoby

After a sorcerer uses Jason's infected heart to create a magical plague to win the mage war, Jason escapes to warn the dragons of the curse before they run out of magic and time to survive.

Carved From Wood

by Brendan O'Meara

James and his team are AWOL and have set their sights on the Southern Federation. They set up camp in a small town at the tip of the Souther continent miles away from where the BlankZone has established its own base. James and the team capture a leader of the BlankZone and, when returning him, James is taken captive along with another member of the team. He is tortured for information, and eventually escapes during an attack on the BlankZone base. While they were incarcerated the town was taken ... more

Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother (Tairy Fails #2)

by David Horn

Fairytale Land's baddest girl is about to head to a prince's ball. A modern, twisted retelling of Cinderella. Once upon a time in Fairytale Land, there lived Sylvia Locke—the baddest girl around. So bad that her grandparents have shipped her off to live with her uptight Aunt Marjorie and two goody-two-shoes step-cousins. When an invitation to the prince's ball arrives, Sylvia is determined to attend at any cost, even if it means enlisting the help of an evil fairy godmother (against Fairytale... more

The Logoharp

by Arielle Emmett

Naomi, a female cyborg—half human, half robot—recounts the story of China and America’s intertwining relationship a century from now. The center of power has moved with the setting sun; China, not America, is the dominant power, creating a world where anyone age 50 or above will end life in a state of viral ecstasy, part of a system known as “Harmonious Recycling,” to make room for billions who are young. Naomi, the cyborg, is beyond prescient. She calculates the... more

Brief First Encounter

by Thomas Miezejeski

A Quantum Leap in Science Fiction A ground breaking exploration of what happens when humanity faces its first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence presented in a manner that challenges conventions and engages readers with its ingenuity. Its departure from convention is a hallmark of the innovation that offers readers a fresh perspective on speculative storytelling. The book is a thought experiment that discusses how humanity might handle contact with extraterrestrial beings and is c... more

Future Time Statues

by Robert F. Morgan

Time statues from psychologist Robert F. Morgan encompassing key experienced events from the last eight decades followed by speculative experiences on the next decades to come.

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