In Judith Works' The Measure of Life, Nicole Carlisle, a young wife and mother, is married to Martin, a much older, career-driven man. She leaves her life in Seattle to live with him in Rome, where they both endure a loveless marriage. Desperately in need...

Life in Sullivan, a small border town in Florida, had been anything but fun for Janet Schroeder. Perhaps things would have been different had she never met Bobby Drexler, her toxic, abusive, and violent husband. It was a mystery how she had ended up with...

Heather's life is in crisis. Her relationship is on the rocks, her productivity at work has dropped significantly, and now, Grace, her supervisor, is on her case. The only sources of comfort she has are her friend Whitney and her neighbor Lucas. When her supervisor...

Blood for Pearls: The First American Genocide by Peter Von Perle uncovers the grim history behind the beguiling Pearl Coast, pioneered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 during his third voyage. Set on Cubagua Island, this riveting historical thriller tracks the entwined journeys of Charaima, a...

In Fire and Tears by Jessica Lewandowski, Jade’s life has been stolen time and again, first by her stepfather, who sells her to the highest bidder, and then by Ivan, a ruthless man who refuses to let her go. Escaping from his grip, she flees...

A Bollywood Romance by Anu Koduri is a deeply moving story of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of cultural expectations and societal traditions. Paru is a successful gynecologist in Chicago and has spent over twenty years trapped in an unfulfilling marriage after...

When Noah saw the news announcing the death of Dr. Martha Ortega, the leading authority on Black Plague research, he was unaware that her death would upend his life. The year is 6992, and, as it turns out, aliens are not so bad. Although humans...

Like Frail Boats on the Sea by Caren J. Werlinger is a poignant and beautifully woven tale of identity, belonging, and the deep-rooted power of love. On the mysterious and magical Little Sister Island, Molly Cooper's sense of home is shaken by family revelations and...

Blood and Electricity by Steven John is an evocative collection of short stories and flash fiction that explores the unseen currents that connect and divide humanity. Through 39 diverse and strikingly original pieces, the book navigates themes of isolation, cosmic wonder, and fleeting moments of...

Pete Chan is bored with his life in Brooklyn. His corporate job is dull, he’s had enough of his lazy boyfriend Toby, and his life is in a rut. Then he listens to the album Brat by Charli XCX and feels inspired. So he quits...