Better Off Here is a collection of dystopian short stories by Melissa R. Mendelson. The book begins with the story "In Jellyfish, We Trust," where a young student must pay a hefty price to stay alive. A person fights to live out their numbered days...

Silhouettes of Time is a collection of short stories by Dr. Maya Mitra Das with a foreword by Janice De Jesus. There are eleven stories, though the longest is divided into five parts. Most of the stories hearken to Dr. Das’s homeland and include reminiscences...

Inspired in the Bedroom, sub-titled Nightly Reads From S.R. Carson: Before, During and After Romance comprises 128 of S.R. Carson’s favorite blog entries, excerpts from his novel To Love with Hate, and some pieces from his thriller, Blue Shadows. He created categories for the collection,...

Don’t mess with a tradesperson, especially when they’re in their lawyer, self-defensive mode. Tyrone was a family man, hardworking and intent on providing a good home for his family. Then he met Jamella, a woman from Guyana. He lavished her with attention, and she took...

Down Under Fantasy Realms: An Anthology By New Zealand and Australian Authors is a collection of twenty fascinating stories by seven authors. Belinda Mellor, Sue Perkins, Wendy Scott, and Kate Shaw are from New Zealand, while Brett Adams, Ashley Capes, and Kirsty Anderson are from...

Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories by award-winning author John Sheirer is a unique collection of short stories which are subtly linked. There are thirty-one short stories in this anthology with characters that reappear in different stages of their lives. One of my favorites is Are...

Mixed Grazing by Chad Strong is a collection of eight short stories, covering multiple genres. Blue Sky and Gray Smoke tells the story of two soldiers on opposite sides – one union, one confederate. What do they do now? In The Crossing, Rick Barton is...

Len Joy’s short story collection, Casualties and Survivors, contains twenty-eight stories that vary in length. Every story deals with relationships, ranging from basic friendships to loved ones. The theme of this collection varies with each story, with some dealing with the loss of a person...

In the Skull Palace and Other Stories is a work of fiction in the short stories and dark fantasy subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mary Patterson Thornburg. Collecting together a rich anthology of dark...

Do not leave your toy skeleton unattended in a bathtub for more than 24 hours. If you dared to use a magical pan flute, at least don't forget the name of your familiar. Remember that mirrors always lie, even if you buy one in the...