16 stories. 16 Australian authors. One theme. Beginnings.Esmeralda is trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake and escape from the darkness.A simple bus trip turns into a fight for survival.Alone in a strange place with no memories of who she is or how she got there, Alora's world changes forever.These are just some of the stories that you will find in this thrilling collection of speculative tales.

Timeless deals… echoes in the blood… every reward has a price.Deals in Blood is an anthology of eleven short stories where a handshake, signature, or gentlemen's agreement simply won't suffice.Timeless deals. Echoes in the blood. Every reward has a price.There is no going back once the deals are done.11 short stories. 11 authors. One theme: Deals in Blood.Stories Include:After digging up an old time capsule, Shelley ...

Hidden in a magical garden...Discovered on an abandoned planet...Mistaken for an extinct volcano......sleeping giants never sleep forever.This imaginative collection of ten fantastical stories explores one GIANT theme.

Ten Christmas Stories Brimming with Magic, Mischief, and Holiday Cheer!Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other! Starlight: A Fantasy Christmas brings together ten magical stories filled with holiday joy, unexpected surprises, and heartwarming moments. From glowing hands to mischievous witches, robot Christmas plans gone awry, and a dragon trying to stay off the naughty list—these tales will fill your season with fantasy, fun, and a little festive m...