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...

The Mountain by Anthony Pond is another short story featuring Ryan Jordan. Ryan is on a mountain climb. Last year, he failed to conquer it, but this time, he’s determined to beat it. Leading a small team, Ryan heads into the Sierra Nevada mountains. The...

In Nautical Crusade Dynasty #1: Luminescent Tentacles & Oaths by Britt Nunes, the world of perpetual war between the Sky Empire and the Sea Kingdom is brought to life in a thrilling steampunk adventure. Stella Cannon, a young noblewoman betrothed to the skilled Leviathan mech...

The Missing Motive is an engaging mystery set in Perceptions High School, situated in the economically challenged Sector 3 of Picture Cay. Principal Tyler Chase, a tenacious leader, has worked tirelessly to transform the school into a beacon of hope for the community. However, his...

Mistakes, Misstatements, Lies and Other Miscommunication Tactics deftly blends fiction and non-fiction to illuminate the complexities of language. This thought-provoking work examines how words can confuse, mislead, and shape understanding, whether intentionally or by accident. Through engaging anecdotes and keen observations, Norm Cairns reveals the...

It’s 2007 in Glyndor, Wales, and Calista Caldwell, an ambitious journalism student, is having a holiday reunion with her childhood friends, Jo and Amy, and her new university friend, Brigid Black. But their joyful plans are soon marred by scandal, leaving them entangled in the...

Replays: Short Stories by a Jersey Guy by Gary Hawthorn takes readers on a captivating journey through New Jersey's suburban landscape. This collection of stories centered around life in suburban Trenton and its surroundings captures the essence of everyday life through a lens of humor,...

In Kathmandu, Raghu, a 19-year-old night porter, grapples with insecurities about his slim build while dreaming of love and success. Eager to gain weight and win the heart of Neela, the girl he admires, Raghu sets out on a humorous quest to eat his way...

Mr. Forward & Other Tails of Loss by Eric Herkert is an anthology of short stories that offers a mixed bag of hard times, surprises, and the supernatural. I Absolutely Hate Cats follows a man’s deep fear, leading to horrifying consequences when strange creatures start...