Pudgy, the central character in Jay Matthew Korn's The Things of a Child, is dying but not before he bestows upon his adopted son Angel one last act of love. In 1984 Pudgy is returning from his annual vacation and notices that things have changed...

A Tiny Piece of Blue is a historical drama by Charlotte Whitney. The story is set during the Great Depression in rural Michigan in 1934. After a fire burns down their decrepit home, thirteen-year-old Silstice "Silly" Trayson suddenly becomes homeless, leading her to seek shelter...

If you are looking for a change of pace from stereotypical heroes with superpowers, then Losers: Short Stories will provide a polar opposite view of life. It will entertain and at times bemuse. The short stories range from an inexperienced estate agent trying to make...

Water Music by Marcia Peck will appeal to fans of literary, historical, realistic, drama, and social issues fiction. Almost twelve-year-old Lily Grainger is happy to spend the summer of 1956 with her family in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Her father, Weston, plans to build a house...

Quick and Quirky Stories and Photos by Lorin Lee Cary is an anthology of short stories and black-and-white photos. The stories could be said to represent the fringe of everyday life. For example, in “Obsession,” we find a man struggling to deal with his hair...

Jose Luis Mendoza is 53 years old and about to lose his job as a storeman at a Walmart in California. He’s also about to be kicked out of his shared apartment due to his marijuana habit. Jose Luis likes to blame everyone around him,...

In When Dreams Abound: A Return to Chambers Lane, book two of the Chambers Lane Series, the author gives readers a look back at Daniel’s early years, his struggles as the middle child of five, and his desperate need for a father figure as his...

In The Marriage Debt, Christina Consolino introduces readers to Nika Stewart, a character navigating the complexities of midlife changes and marital life expectations. The story begins with a snapshot of Nika’s life, highlighting her struggles with menopause and its impact on her intimate relationship with...

When Lovers Meet by Angel Ray is the story of Vanessa Calla, a former lawyer, and Dalton Ewing, a mysterious bouncer with a troubled past. Their story begins after Dalton rescues Vanessa from a threatening situation. As their relationship deepens, they share their vulnerabilities and...

Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver by Alfredo Botello is a poignant exploration of the complexities, challenges, and moments of joy faced by caregivers of elderly parents. Through the lens of Ezra Pavic, the novel examines the emotional roller coaster of caregiving, portraying genuine...