Finitude and Beyond by C.K. Adams is a collection of science fiction short stories, each reading as standalones. In the story Debris, Preston, a space hauler burdened by family tragedy, encounters a defunct children’s satellite whose recordings awaken deep emotions as he faces isolation with...

The Storekeeper by David Beshears is a short story adapted from a three-act play. It centers on the interactions between a storekeeper and his customers, revealing their personal stories against the backdrop of a small, rural general store. Various characters converge in the weathered store,...

Isabella Falconeri’s In the Mountain’s Shadow is a powerful and emotional story about survival, family, and our choices. It follows Park, an older woman who leaves her family behind in a desperate attempt to give them a chance at life when a doctor offers them...

George Petersen brings readers a fascinating thriller with The Summer of Haight. It's the year 1967. Longfellow is one of the most respected attorneys in San Francisco. When his best friend, Jonathan, an internationally renowned psychiatric researcher, seeks his help in writing his will, Longfellow...

Ain't No Way This Is Real: Began as Brothers, Ended as Strangers by Maximiliano Moreno Sastre is a poignant story about two boys whose amazing friendship ultimately ended in pain. From the moment they met in ninth grade, the boys clicked. Despite their differences, they...

The Hunter’s Craft by Stephen Olsen presents a haunting and profoundly disturbing portrayal of a man’s addiction. In this unsettling work, Stephen reveals the motivations behind his addiction to killing, describing it as an addiction stemming from the emotional detachment and isolation he experienced as...

Based on Zen principles, A Cup of Zen is a collection of 21 captivating flash fiction stories by Kai Tsukimi. A weary traveler encounters a kindly old man and discovers what's been dragging him along on his journey. An inquisitive young boy is full of...

In KHDZ by David R. Beshears, John Smith mistakenly ends up working at a TV station called KHDZ. KHDZ is located in Hades and it broadcasts shows all day and night for Hades and the surrounding suburbs. He keeps meeting with the station manager, Mr....

Island of the Hand of Satan by Wayne S. Gilbertson is a collection of thought-provoking stories featuring dark, supernatural, and fantastical themes. The book includes the tales of a young man who finds the woman of his dreams on a mysterious island but must confront...

Ishkar: The Artificial Intelligence That Became a Soul by Soheila Dadkhah delves into the profound journey of an artificial intelligence evolving into a conscious, soulful being. This transformation is depicted through a series of symbolic gates that represent stages of awareness, emotion, creation, stability, and...