Theo is the empire's best slave: a hard-working and loyal young worker. But when the gladiator's master requests Theo to fetch the gladiator, Theo is not sure he can keep his mind on the job. He holds the keys. And the strong, powerful gladiator can overpower him with his brawn and strength at any moment.But for a man who's lived on the proper side of life, perhaps, Theo wonders, that is exactly what he wants...Captive: The Gladiator is a 6,000 word short story. It contains...

Jake needs a job. But he doesn’t know why anyone would ever give him one. So when the hunky Alpha, Mr. Evans mysteriously offers him a prime position in a power firm, Jake is unsure what is expected of him. But Mr. Evans has his eye on the young Beta. And he has something else in mind for him. Something that will force young Jake to his limits.Shades of Alpha is a stand-alone MM erotic romance 5,000 word short story with mature themes involving consenting adults and a guaranteed HE...

An anthology about pirates and the open seas.Stories included:Alongside the Coasts of Sumatra by Sergio PalumboCaptain Bs By Pyle HazardLa Conquista by Rob NesbitIn the Name of Free Enterprise by HL DowlessOf Squalls and Sailors by John ToresPirates and Mutiny by Laura NelsonRiders to the Sea by Prabir Kumar RathSail Away by Mariah LyndeThe Salt Cartographer by Ky-oh RangiPoetry By:Dr. Thomas S....

The Lycaverse is in quiet disarray. The Beta Lycan administration has claimed power over the three spheres for decades, convincing all, Alpha, Beta and Omega that male pregnancy is not possible.In the present day of 5000AE, the three classes of Lycans are more segregated than ever. The Omegas toil with the bots in the mines, the Betas sit in their offices and labs, and the Alphas fight in sector space against the alien invaders.So when down-on-his-luck bot repair mechanic, ...

Prepare for the unexpected with 50 practical DIY survival projects that help protect your family during power outages, natural disasters, emergencies, and everyday disruptions.Written by survival expert and Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid star Ky Furneaux, this hands-on guide makes emergency preparedness approachable for beginners while offering valuable techniques for experienced DIYers. Every project is designed to help you become more self-reliant without e...

Cynical ex-football hunk Jesse needs his wedding booth photography business to keep pulling work to pay his bills. But when a job puts him face to face with an old friend who’d abandoned him years ago, Jesse is furious. Aaron, the nerdy shy guy who vanished without a trace after high school, is taller, broader and alive.Jesse knows he needs to speak with him. But the hundreds of guests keep both the photo booth and the best man Aaron busy with activity. And the neurotic wedding pla...

Kasey carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. She understands more than most girls her age and internalizes the problems troubling the adults in her life. On her way home from school one day, she bonds with a local homeless person, despite her mother's warnings. Her newfound friendship shows her although life is unpredictable, it can be as sweet as honey. Fearing no one really understands her concerns, Kasey jots down her thoughts in a series of private journal entries. Take the ...

In the ancient days, when the stars were young, the seers foretold of a child born under an unusual conjunction—a child who would possess both the light of the stars and the darkness of the shadows. The prophecy was written in the sacred texts of the Ancients, whispered only among the highest and most powerful of mages. The child would either bring about the salvation of the world or its utter destruction. But there was one truth: the child’s fate would reshape the universe itself.

In the ancient days, when the stars were young, the seers foretold of a child born under an unusual conjunction—a child who would possess both the light of the stars and the darkness of the shadows. The prophecy was written in the sacred texts of the Ancients, whispered only among the highest and most powerful of mages. The child would either bring about the salvation of the world or its utter destruction. But there was one truth: the child’s fate would reshape the universe itself.

The universe is a massive, intricate clockwork, its gears and mechanisms maintained by the Chronomancers, divine engineers who ensure the smooth flow of time. These engineers exist across all of existence, manipulating time’s flow and ensuring that every event, moment, and timeline aligns perfectly. However, when time itself starts to fracture, the universe’s gears begin to malfunction, causing chaos and destabilizing reality. An apprentice Chronomancer named Elara and a rebellious time-th...

"This suspenseful story will appeal to readers who enjoy hard-nosed investigative reporters such as Brad Parks's Carter Ross."— Library Journal STARRED reviewMeet Geneva Chase, veteran crime reporter: she's driven, tenacious, and on the losing end of the bottle.That is, until Geneva catches a break.Veteran reporter Geneva Chase is at the end of her professional rope. Battling alcoholism and bad choices, she...

Since he was a child, the young man was told: sex is bad. So when he turns 18 and joins a Navy ship full of aggressive, frustrated, hunks, he has no idea what he's signed up for.Unlike him, the men are boisterous and free. Unrestricted. And always ready with their toned, military bodies. With such a difference in upbringing, he wonders how he'll ever fit in.But one night, an encounter puts him face to face with an experience he will never never forget. It's his first time. ...