AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse by Mary Ann Bernal is an adventure novel that combines mystery, history, and mythology woven into a thrilling narrative. The story follows the protagonist, AnaRose, a dedicated curator at a museum, who embarks on a daring journey that pushes her to...

Whispers of an Unfinished Tale by Spandana M L is a refreshing tale of youthful unrequited love. Set primarily in a school, the main character, Roohi, falls fast and deep for her classmate, Karan. At first, they exchange stolen glances during lab, and he asks...

Renee Edwards' A Puzzle of Poppies: A Sherwood & Jarvis Novella is an intriguing crime mystery and fantasy about humans and the Fair Folk. The story is set in the 1880s in the British Isles. Dr. Wilfred "Wilf" Jarvis is a surgeon with the Army Medical...

Marian is into her third season and, once again, she’s turning down a potential suitor. She’s given up on the notion of marriage, almost content with living her life as a spinster. In April Holthaus’s The Thorn of Winterberry, Marian watches with admiration as her...

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...

A Night So Dark and Full of Stars: Twelve Tales Inspired by the Zodiac by Nikky Lee puts together original stories that all harken back to specific astronomical constellations. In Seamare (Pisces), Captain Sanders finds himself trapped in his sinking ship and has a terrifying...

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...

Got a Minute? A Collection of Short Tales and Other Mind Doodles by A.P. Harper is an engaging short story anthology that showcases the author’s quick, impactful storytelling ability. Each narrative, crafted with precision and flair, offers a brief glimpse into different facets of life,...

Karen Black’s Long Stories Short is an engaging anthology of short stories that skillfully intertwines suspense, supernatural themes, and profound human emotions, all framed within ordinary contexts transformed into the extraordinary. Each tale in this collection examines human resilience, the unyielding connections of love, and...

In Ghost Town by Anthony Pond, Ryan Jordan is out on horseback with his sister and father, exploring an old mining town. The wind blows eerily through the wooden buildings and the abandoned cemetery, sending a creepy vibe through all of them. Ryan doesn't want...