Michael’s father has recently passed away, and his brother Roy delivers one final request from their dad: an old shoebox full of family memories. Nothing in the shoebox appeals to Michael except an old dictaphone and some tapes. There’s nothing remarkable on the tapes, but...

What would you do if you woke up without any memory of who you are? In Between Rooms by Adrian M. Mompoint is the story of a woman who experiences that phenomenon. The story begins as she’s waking up. She’s somewhere she doesn’t recognize, and...

I Wasn’t Ready to Lose You by Brady E. McGiffin is a thought-provoking exploration of grief. Asher lost his grandpa, E.R., at the tender age of nine. Ever since then, he has lived with an otherworldly silence. Shortly after his grief began, he felt...

I’m Yours by Carolyn Menke introduces readers to Audrey, a young woman navigating love, ambition, and uncertainty in a world shaped by performance and desire. The story begins with Edward’s restless search for Audrey, who is torn between two paths, one grounded in her relationship...

In ISA StoryWorld: Garrett's Becoming by Kristen Peters, Garret is at an age that confuses most people. At twelve, his body has changed considerably. He is tall, his voice is deeper, and his shoulders have begun to broaden. These changes have led people to start...

Insane-O-Tron by Nick Alverson is a wildly imaginative and humorous journey through interconnected tales that blend absurdity, wit, and creativity. The book is a collection of stories that explore unique characters and scenarios, each with its own quirky charm and unexpected twists. From the adventures...

Sienna Larsen is a typical bored college student on semester break. It’s too hot to go out and do anything, and she’s sick of doomscrolling. Then she stumbles upon a video of the reopening of an old theme park called Sokolov Park. The name triggers...

What is Ikala? A person, a place, a thing…or something else entirely? In Ikala: The Frozen Pond, Joe Trabocco describes it as “the hands of the soul that come to collect you.” This haunting, poetic journey begins with the wonder of childhood and the glow...

Inspicio by D.K. Kristof is a science fiction short story that follows Liv, a woman who wakes up on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, in a derelict mining station. She remembers nothing except her name. With tremors shaking the ground, she realizes the moon is...

Isabella Falconeri’s In the Mountain’s Shadow is a powerful and emotional story about survival, family, and our choices. It follows Park, an older woman who leaves her family behind in a desperate attempt to give them a chance at life when a doctor offers them...