Short Stories from Faraway Places II by Kevin O’Flaherty is a collection of short stories set in varied locations and time periods, examining characters’ interactions with their environments and communities. In Bizi Posa, the story follows Rory in Bilbao as he moves through relationships, work,...

The wave of independence that swept through Africa during the 1960s saw major political realignments. Exceptions were South Africa, the Portuguese territories, and Southern Rhodesia. The latter declared independence unilaterally from its colonial ruler in 1965, and became involved in an escalating bush war against...

Slickrock by A.W. Baldwin follows Malia, who is abducted from a nightclub by a criminal group attempting a ransom scheme. She is confined in a trailer and later escapes with the aid of Relic, a local man who guides her across difficult canyon terrain. Meanwhile,...

Saint Joseph by J. Salvatore Domino takes a fresh look at investigative journalism. As a young boy, David Kern St. Joseph was a nerd; he read books while others of his age in Cleveland pursued girls, dances, and bars. Disappointing his parents by attending college...

Shadows of the Republic by Randall R Reese delves into the concept of a secret cabal, an order established at the very formation of the United States. As the early founding fathers attempted to create their great democratic experiment following the defeat of England in...

Stones of Fire by Jean Hoefling is a bold and immersive reimagining of one of the most enigmatic biblical narratives ever recorded. Drawing from the ancient apocalyptic text of Enoch, this novel weaves myth, theology, and heart-wrenching romance into a tale both epic in scale...

St. Aster’s Grave Secret by Connie Chappell masterfully blends mystery, history, and human drama into a compelling narrative. The story centers on Wrenn Grayson, a historian and archivist, who is thrust into a web of secrets following the sudden death of Pastor Andrew Mead. As...

Something Rotten in the State of Research: Confessions from a PhD by Joanne McEvoy is a fictionalized memoir that follows Aisling, who moves to Copenhagen to begin a PhD in agile learning design while managing a laundry list of personal and professional upheavals. She juggles...

Shadows and Black in the Light by Amy L. van Rijthoven is a coming-of-age story set in the summer of 2012. The story follows Millie just before her eighteenth birthday, when her troubled past begins to resurface. With her father dead in mysterious circumstances and...

Solitude by Alex Opanasiuk draws readers into the complicated lives of two sisters, Julia and Clarissa, as they navigate the challenges of mental illness, family loyalty, and personal healing. Most of the story unfolds inside their shared home, where Julia spends her days writing in...