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...

Karma Doesn’t Kill by Yvette M. Calleiro is a poignant coming-of-age tale that follows JT, a young man whose life is profoundly influenced by the choices he makes. The story opens with JT's childhood, where he juggles the starkly different worlds of his parents' homes...

The Bermuda Triangle Blueprint Exchange by Joslyn Chase throws readers into the heart of espionage and danger. The story begins when a Homeland Security agent named Tal Bannerman is on vacation with his wife, Bridget. Their vacation is interrupted when Tal is abducted by Eudora...

The Muse by Kurt Petrey is an intriguing short story that follows an aspiring writer named Victor, who is involved in a dangerous love affair with Kim, the wife of successful author Mark Davis. Victor deliberately inserts himself into the couple's life under the pretense...

Robert E. Kearns's Thou Shalt Not Covet is an engaging story combining romance, crime, and a touch of psychological suspense. Reginald "Reggie" Power is a middle-aged accountant from Waterford, Ireland. Reggie is a bit shy and introverted, dealing with arthritis and feeling comfortable in his...

TJ Relk’s The Network Apostate is the prequel to Sins of the Saviors, following Jane Veristo's haunting journal that she began after the unnecessary death of her brother, David. In her journal, Jane grapples with persecution and the crushing weight of lies perpetuated by the...