Ashen Lands by Tess Manchester centers on Randall Colt, a seasoned military veteran who must travel across a civil war-ravaged America. Bombardments have fragmented and reduced it into chaotic regions characterized by mass burial grounds, burnt-out woodlands, and ruthless armed groups. He must deliver a...

A Retrospective Trip Down Tourniquet Lane by Robert E. Kearns unfolds through a series of letters and visits between two cousins, Henry and Lucy, who reconnect over a mysterious old cottage in rural Ireland. What begins as a simple exchange of pleasantries soon becomes an...

A Blog for the Heart by Luis Ammerman is a quiet coming-of-age romance set against the vibrant chaos of New York City. It begins with the main character, Trina, a resilient college student, living with her aunt, who’s trying to figure out financial struggles and...

A Sweet Scheme by Sasha Preston is a delightful short story that celebrates the bonds of friendship, the thrill of adventure, and the sweetness of shared moments. At the heart of the story is Martha, a vibrant woman whose warmth and openness draw people together....

Aliens Venmoed Me a Trillion Dollars by Daniel Lawrence Abrams is a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek short story/novela precursor to a full-length novel wherein alien conspiracy theory debunker Douglas Dawkins and his astronomer wife Lena Fierro are, each in their own way, drawn into an alien-driven plot...

An Invisible Hand by Kathy Golden is a faith-based short story that follows Belinda, a thirty-two-year-old woman who discovers she has the gift of healing. While shopping, Belinda goes into a trance-like state and feels a mysterious energy leave her body, which leads to the...

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...

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...

A Harvest Tenfold by Bahr Burr is a dystopian novel set in a grim world where identities are stripped away, and uniformity is mandated by a despot who claims to be creating a utopia. The story follows two women; Billie, a slave, and Morana, a...

Immerse yourself in an absorbing short story and flash fiction collection with Altiplano and Other Short Stories by David Bassano. At the end of his journey in the Mexican high plains, a traveler finds himself broke and hungry yet feels immensely grateful for his place...