The collected works of an eclectic group from various points along the west coast, Tea, Toddlers, Doors, and Dinosaurs: A Short Story Anthology is just as varied as the title would suggest. Take a plunge into worlds both familiar and strange, with stories ranging from science fiction to every day life, mind-bending speculative tales to alternative history, where you'll find your imagination stirred, and just maybe, your heart as well.

As the owner of a popular vintage clothing store, Lily Ivory can enjoy a day of antique jewelry shopping and still call it work. But as one of San Francisco’s resident witches, searching for hidden treasures can sometimes lead to dangerous discoveries…When Lily arrives at an antique jewelry fair, her bargain sensors go off left and right—but she also picks up a faint vibration of magic. Could the hard-bargaining merchant Griselda be a fellow practitioner? It certainly seem...

"The Desecrator" is an original short story from the Draegaran Empire, by bestselling author Stephen Brust. This is a tale of the Hawklord Daymar, and of a particular Morganti blade. Vlad Taltos fans will enjoy new insight into Stephen Brust's fantasy series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Everything has a price.The question is, are you willing to pay it? I'm not pretending to be good or honest. I'm a businessman and those who call me a pirate don't get a chance to say it twice.I have a stowaway on my ship. Meyet. Everything in my body cries out for the soft human woman: her curves, those lips, bright eyes, and the way she smiles at me. Is Meyet my fated mate? Does it matter when we argue constantly? Who is she to question how I run my ship? But I know I woul...

Alien Experiment, 2Grath and his twin brother, Zlade, have tackled many obstacles to obtain passage to Earth to find their mate. When they finally arrive, they don't find one man but identical twins. With the same tempting blood, they know they must keep both.James and Adam are at the end of their rope when they discover an alien craft deep in the woods outside their camping ground. When they're abducted by two of the sexiest men they've ever seen, they aren't sure what to ...

The Beauty of Death Anthology, edited by Bram Stoker Award® Winning Author Alessandro Manzetti.BRAM STOKER AWARDS 2016 NOMINEE - SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ANTHOLOGYOver 40 stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers. Stories by: Peter Straub, Ramsey Campbell, Edward Lee, John Skipp, Poppy Z. Brite, Nick Mamatas, Shane McKenzie,Tim Waggoner, Lisa Morton, Gene O'Neill, Linda Addison, Maria Alexander, Monica O'Rourke, John Palisano, Bruce ...

Short StoryHumblamax the dragon loses his job (guarding the treasure hoard of an Evil Overlord) and finds himself in a difficult economy without any marketable skills. Searching for a little peace and solitude he winds up meeting with the famous knight of legend, Saint George.A humorous re-telling of the classic tale, only this time from the dragons point of view.

Type: short story and the word count is about 13,000 wordsThe fairy tales you know with a wicked twist. Start this novella fantasy action adventure series with a short story and enter a deadly world that could use a little hope and love.A woman, Jane, who seems out of place in her own world is transported to a world of fairy tales. All is not happy endings for the world of AaBack's Grimm holds a dark and deadly secret for Jane.In our world, Jane has lived life as if ...

Evangeline Miller's dreams have pulled into a fantasy world. Will she find the meaning? And who is the mysterious falcon-keeper? A short story of 2000 words.

A heroic fantasy tale featuring the indestructible female warrior known as the Iron Flower.Legendary warrior Rose thought she could get at least some rest playing bodyguard for her merchant friend Alex. But when they inadvertently revive an ancient hero and learn of an apocalyptic prophecy, Rose must travel to a haunted kingdom to battle a nation-killing demon and stop the event known as the Disaster.A novelette.

Representation Matters.Fantastic Stories prides itself on being open to underrepresented voices. Science fiction and fantasy should encompass the totality of the human experience, in all of its diversity and complexity. Fantastic Stories is determined to explore a more inclusive, realistic vision of the future.People of color have been publishing some of the highest quality science fic...

Royalty Note: 20% of the royalties will be donated to an LGBT organization in my community.***An old high school in a dying neighborhood. It's ruled by two wolf-packs: the Dragons and the Monarchs. Masked at night, by day there is no sign or symbol to mark their allegiance. But still the students know who to fear—the instincts of terrified prey scenting prowling predator.Two friends, fifteen, too old for boys, too young for men, no ...