A Pleasant Fiction by Javier De Lucia offers readers a raw and emotional exploration of familial loss, personal struggles, and life's unexpected challenges. The story follows Calvin, a man navigating the profound sorrow of losing his parents, brother, and uncle in quick succession. Calvin's family...

The Pot of Gold at the Rainbow Cafe by Dan Chabot is a heartfelt story that celebrates what it means to be a true American—generous, kind, and compassionate. It follows Therese, the owner of the colorful Rainbow Cafe, and the members of her community. After...

The Ones Closest to You by Stephanie Verni unfolds in 1950s New York City, weaving newsroom tension, romantic drama, and family loyalty themes. Central to the story is Veronica DeMarco, a determined feature writer aspiring to become a successful novelist. As her career accelerates, she...

Dana Gradaya Farrell's If It Wasn’t for the Orange Grove intricately weaves the lives of two women, Ula and Elizabeth, as they struggle with love, identity, and challenges from social norms in late 1980s Florida. Ula, a talented cook and seamstress, works in the Montgomerys’...

Poetry and Allegory From the Land Beyond the Crystal Sea by Edward N. Brown is an interesting and unique retelling of Creation, Satan's deception, and the ultimate loss of souls as a result. The author leads us through the vast emptiness, the great plan, a...

Cope by Chima Aghanya follows the story of a Nigerian immigrant family that has to overcome extreme circumstances in their newfound home in Italy. It's been years since Ejike moved from Nigeria to Italy with his wife, Neki, to work in IT. However, due to...

A Cottage Called Tranquillity by Bernie Danaher explores a very sensitive subject people seldom ever admit to being in until it is too late or they end up in the hospital. The author explores the life of Frances McNealy, who is married to Liam...

Auto Antenna: An Enchanted Guide to Santa Fe & A Vague Blueprint to the Cosmos by Stavo Mustang Craft blends elements of memoir, fiction, and inspirational guidance into a captivating narrative. Set against the vibrant and mystical backdrop of Santa Fe, the story follows Cybilline,...

In The Soul’s Awakening by Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy, Charlotte Elisabeth chooses a medically assisted death to end her suffering, only to awaken in a bizarre unreality in which nothing is as it should be. Rather than finding peace, she is thrust into a perplexing existence...

The Book Collector Trilogy by Tom Story is a collection of three stories that explore the transformative power of books. In the first story, The Book Collector, a curious young man visits a bookstore where he meets an aging book collector. This encounter teaches him...