The Second-Smartest Dog by Will Pass starts when a nameless, big-eared dog is left to fight for his life after being thrown out of a moving car. An angel, figuratively speaking, in khakis saved him and brought him to the vet to be treated. After...

In the dystopian metropolis of 23rd-century Paris, where corruption and darkness reign, a select few have secured a ticket to escape the misery of Floor Zero. Among them is Ariel de Santos, a renowned artist capable of crafting vivid dreams that evoke pure emotions in...

The Phantom of Forest Lawn by Robert Brighton is a mystery set in the 1800s in Buffalo, New York, a time when illegal dealings were rampant. The story revolves around a young seamstress, Mary Carkriff, who comes to Buffalo to find employment and gets entangled...

When the Flowers Turn Blue is a work of fiction in the slice-of-life, interpersonal drama, and psychological fiction genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some sexual content and moderate use of adult language. Penned by author Simon Kippax, this gripping tale...

Peter E. Boroch's The Man in the Leather Jacket immediately immerses readers in a scene filled with action surrounding Hector, the complex anti-hero. The opening sequence, set in Payne’s Bar, is charged with suspense and anticipation, vividly capturing Hector’s tense interactions with the bar’s patrons....

An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson transports readers to a vividly depicted 1943 Pacific Northwest, where the specter of World War II looms large but is filtered through the innocent yet perceptive lens of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen. Richardson deftly weaves together the...

Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place by Amy Safford captivates readers right from the opening pages, drawing them into the chilly March weather of Maine. Pennie wakes up with multiple regrets, including the young man beside her, after a wild night of birthday celebrations. Her...

Toquuxla by James N. Brenna is a captivating narrative that transports readers to the dawn of human exploration in North America, particularly Montana. At the heart of the story is Toquuxla, or Toq, a young man who ventures into a world different from the one...

One Life for Another by Greg Laird is a legal mystery in which Steve was going to represent a man found guilty of murder, and the success of his defense would decide the man's fate. Scottie Pinkerton was found guilty of killing his wife Ashley...

In her novella Life After Love, Lorraine Cover looks at themes of second chances, healing from lost loves, and self-discovery. The story revolves around aspiring author Kate Covington, who wants to write about passion but lacks it in her life after her husband’s death. Although...