Black Gold Secret by S.F. Baumgartner centers around Gemma, a determined reporter trying to rebuild her reputation at a regional newspaper after a source compromise ruined her career in the capital. Her life changes when she opens an envelope postmarked from a nearby port, containing...

Sometimes the most interesting perspective comes from an unexpected place. Michelle Young’s Best Seat in the House is told through the eyes of a piece of furniture that has witnessed decades of everyday life. The story begins as an accent chair is left behind when...

Boudicca’s Knife by Steven James Foreman is a fascinating fantasy. The narrative follows the “life” of a Celtic dagger for a thousand years, its blade variously a knife, a family heirloom, and a ceremonial sword, but always the harbinger of death. A great deal of...

“The truth was usually bulletproof, but people looking for it rarely were.” The interesting thing about truth is that it comes at a cost. In Blood Tide: A Harbor Noir Thriller by Daniel P. Douglas, this cost can be steep. Set in Los Angeles in...

Morris Hoffman's Boy of Heaven follows the story of an Italian orphan boy in the seventeenth century who discovers the missing piece of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. The ten-year-old boy grew up as an orphan. Facing starvation and homelessness, the boy found sanctuary...

Body in a Barrel by Aaron Mead follows the story of a former gangster as he tries to bury the sins of his past. Leonardo "Lenny" Battaglia thought his mob days were behind him when the discovery of a body in a barrel turns up...

Blood and Electricity by Steven John is an evocative collection of short stories and flash fiction that explores the unseen currents that connect and divide humanity. Through 39 diverse and strikingly original pieces, the book navigates themes of isolation, cosmic wonder, and fleeting moments of...

Boxing Day by Catina Noble revolves around Becca, who leaves her husband, whose drinking and detachment have created an unbearable environment. Becca prioritizes protecting her son, Jeremy, from a repeat of her own childhood trauma. After the divorce, Becca starts a relationship with Chad, whom...

Be Fruitful... by Benjamin M. Weilert offers a chilling and unique take on dystopian fiction. Told through journal entries, the story draws you into Frank and his family's harrowing experience as a seemingly innocent rabbit population transforms into a catastrophic threat. What begins with a...

Both Sides by Manisha is a fun and light-hearted story that you’re sure to enjoy. It revolves around Nathanial, a prankster who lives for April Fool's Day. This year, he jokingly claims he’s going to take a break from his usual antics, but his best...