One Is None by Mark Nihlean begins with Doug and Ben emerging from their underground bunker into a barren landscape, encountering an abandoned town, and, eventually, meeting another survivor with a warning about a nuclear meltdown. Doug remains committed to their shelter, while Dolores argues...

In Out of the Past by Burt Weissbourd, Cash lost his parents in a tragic accident at the age of seven. The relationship with his father was a complex one due to his alcoholism and the violent behavior that came with it. Recently he has...

In Old Mrs. Kimble’s Mansion by George T. Arnold, Forrest Alderson is a successful middle-aged man who has never been the same since having his heart broken by the ever-manipulating Maggie with her unending scheming and plotting. Despite working on himself and becoming very successful,...

A man runs out of gas in the small town of Gainesville, Washington. His name is Sam Lawrence, and he is looking for a job—at least a temporary one. Fred Rosenbauer takes Sam to Harley Petersen's farm to help him with fencing. Sam starts working...

On the Origins of Joy Boy's Chasm is a work of fiction in the comedy, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. Penned by author Liam James Leaven, the plot follows Joy Boy, whose life is in disarray after his girlfriend leaves him, his roommate's antics escalate,...

One-Legged Uncle Jesse by Mike Morris is a masterful blend of historical fiction, cultural musings, and family drama that will transport readers to a bygone era. This sweeping narrative spans multiple generations of a family, exploring the identity, grief, and effects of colonialism on the...

Origin Story is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, LGBTQ+, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to the use of strong language as well as scenes of a sexual nature and references to violence and abuse. Penned...

Our Game by Jeffrey P Shafer revolves mostly around Maria, a successful college softball player, facing the ultimate decision: pursue graduate school or her dream of playing professional baseball alongside the boys of summer. With the support of Benjamin Hughes, a prominent African American entrepreneur...

Due to the One Child Only mandate, Fen, a Chinese woman, is forced to give her newborn second daughter Ning up for adoption. She does not know what will happen to the child and whether she will be treated well by the adoptive parents. In...

Out of the Darkness by David A Jacinto takes place against the backdrop of 19th-century Britain, set among the Yorkshire coalfields in the north of England. The Wright family has mined coal deep underground for many generations. It is expected that Tommy, on his seventh...