A Funhouse of Nightmares: Twisted Tales for Troubled Grown-ups by Robert L. Appleton is a mesmerizing collection of five short stories for fans of horror, fantasy, dystopia, and magical realism. Chris and Amanda traveled to Peru for an ayahuasca ceremony performed by a shaman, Don...

The Garden Plot Diaries by Endy Wright is a fascinating anthology. Although readers never become privy to the name of the diary owner, we are all captivated by him due to his wit and fun-loving personality. A retired old war vet and avid gardener living...

An old, handmade clock for a school project challenges the bonds between a mother and her daughter. A sixteen-year-old named Leon has lost his mother and can't get along with his grieving father, but someone is watching over him. A satnav has its own opinion...

It is not every day you come across stories that have been marinated in suspense, cooked in gore, and finished up in an intriguing fashion that creates a horror story. This is an art form that comes naturally to its wielder. It feeds on the...

Everyone Dies: A Collection of Dark Tales by Jean Davis is a compelling collection of twelve short stories for mature fans of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and short prose. A family goes on vacation to see a meteor shower, but their trip turns into...

Even Flowers Know That Water Is Useless Without Roots by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a mesmerizing collection of poems, essays, and short stories. This anthology contains some personable poems that shed light on the rich and colorful cultural heritage of East Africa, covering topics such...

A bridesmaid learns that fulfillment of even the most innocent wish has consequences. The spouses cut a good bargain to deal with the unexpected results of using their newly bought microwave. A meeting with a doppelganger reveals the protagonist's life troubles. A mother works hard...

Going Outside by Robert Levin is a collection of short stories, thoughts on random topics, and jazz music stories. The stories range from comical to twisted and gruesome tales. The book lets you dive into the mind of a man who wants to sleep with...

A Collection of Very Short Stories by Cheryl Holloway, as its title implies, is a fascinating series of ironic, whimsical, engaging vignettes, each one written to highlight a single chosen word and each one delightful. The titles of these literary 'bonnes bouches' are diverse, ranging...

Holiday Kisses is an anthology published by P.L. Harris that features ten modern romance stories by Australian authors Lauren Loos, Lexi Haven, D. D. Line, Jacinta Peachey, Sioban Timmer, Sharyn Swanepoel, Ashlyn Brady, P.L. Harris, Carolyn Wren, and Jenny Lynch. While they all offer something...