In Under Brambles, a short story collection by Margaretta James, the author presents eighteen stories about broken people through poetry and prose. Some narratives include a beautiful letter from a daughter to her mother, how an individual in the prime of life can wink out...

Immerse yourself in an absorbing short story and flash fiction collection with Altiplano and Other Short Stories by David Bassano. At the end of his journey in the Mexican high plains, a traveler finds himself broke and hungry yet feels immensely grateful for his place...

Weapons of Choice is a short story anthology featuring works by various authors, each contributing a tale with a robust female lead. In Plenty of Ammunition by Deb Collins, Abby's manipulative relationship with a married FBI agent leads to deadly consequences. Deadly Evidence by Sonja...

Michael Pedretti's Seven Ages of Man is a poetic exploration that delves into the mysteries of the universe and the human condition. Pedretti begins with a thought-provoking sonnet, setting the stage for a journey through seven distinct "ages." Like William Shakespeare's work of the same...

Can war ever be justified? Can war prevent further wars? Bauder sets out to dissect these questions using a series of short stories. Each reflects an aspect of warfare and prevailing attitudes to it, from misplaced patriotism to the reasons that soldiers enlist and the...

If you are looking for a change of pace from stereotypical heroes with superpowers, then Losers: Short Stories will provide a polar opposite view of life. It will entertain and at times bemuse. The short stories range from an inexperienced estate agent trying to make...

A Night So Dark and Full of Stars: Twelve Tales Inspired by the Zodiac by Nikky Lee puts together original stories that all harken back to specific astronomical constellations. In Seamare (Pisces), Captain Sanders finds himself trapped in his sinking ship and has a terrifying...

Quick and Quirky Stories and Photos by Lorin Lee Cary is an anthology of short stories and black-and-white photos. The stories could be said to represent the fringe of everyday life. For example, in “Obsession,” we find a man struggling to deal with his hair...

Got a Minute? A Collection of Short Tales and Other Mind Doodles by A.P. Harper is an engaging short story anthology that showcases the author’s quick, impactful storytelling ability. Each narrative, crafted with precision and flair, offers a brief glimpse into different facets of life,...

Karen Black’s Long Stories Short is an engaging anthology of short stories that skillfully intertwines suspense, supernatural themes, and profound human emotions, all framed within ordinary contexts transformed into the extraordinary. Each tale in this collection examines human resilience, the unyielding connections of love, and...