Handmade Horror Stories, Second EditionFrom quiet horrors to chilling nightmares, this anthology gives new meaning to being creative.Fine Art, Creative Trades, and Arts & Crafts seep into these poems and tales.Foreword by Suzanne Craig-WhytockPoetry by Carolyn Clink, and Lisa TimpfStories by: Miranda Dahlin, Michelle Tang, Mary Rajotte, Tiffany Michelle Brown, Fiona M Jones,C.M. Saunders, Stephen McQuiggan, Ali Seay, ...

When Bianca's financial stresses lead her to a second job, her prospects with the new ride share company FewBlox seem hopeful. But on Halloween night she picks up more than she bargained for.

**"One Good Dog is a wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story about two fighters—one a man, one a dog— hoping to leave the fight behind, who ultimately find their salvation in each other. Susan Wilson's clear and unflinching style is perfectly suited for her story that strips away the trappings and toys we all hide behind, and exposes our essential need to give and accept love in order to thrive."—Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author o...

“In rich, evocative prose, Marion transports his readers back into the postapocalyptic parable he first brought to life—or death—in his brilliant debut Warm Bodies.” —Library Journal (starred review)“Refreshingly unique...I love this novella.” —LitStack**The must-read prequel to the “highly original” (The Seattle Times) New York Times bestseller Warm Bodies—now a major mo...

My need for power came to me by accident.The need was real. It was overwhelming. It was consuming me.So we played a dangerous game of trial and error. What I could handle and what I couldn't. It became apparent fairly quickly that I couldn't handle much. But I liked this game because I controlled it.Link and Rocky's story continues in this second installment of the Dirty series.*This is part two in a five-part novella series.**Due to sexual situation...

Three foster brothers are called home to Neverwood, the stately Pacific Northwest mansion of their youth. They have nothing in common but a promise to Audrey, the woman they all called mother-that upon her death, they would restore the house and preserve it as a home for troubled boys.But going home is never easy.Cal struggles to recover from past heartbreak, while Danny fears his mistakes are too big to overcome. Devon believes he may never break down the barriers that sep...

Artis is a teenager whose inquisitive nature often gets him into trouble with the Adults. When he is caught looking out of forbidden windows in his school, he starts a chain of events that ultimately lead him to the answers he's always sought. Why are all the children trapped in this school? Who put them in there? And how can they escape?

Maine novelist and journalist Sharon Lee brings a new dimension to the old saying, "Be careful what you wish for" when she explores what happens to people who follow their dreams a step beyond the here-and-now in these unique short fictions.In the short-short "Coffeecat," Lee teases us with a fun story about the reality of morning coffee. If you think you really know the right way to go about getting your java, read this!In "The AfterImage" we get an incisive look at beauty...

In a world run by androids, Caitlyn Quincy is one of a few humans still living in the city. Most days she stays to herself, processing invoices in a small shop selling relics from the past.Milo Swain spots Caitlyn, and it's sparks at first sight. He's never experienced such a strong physical reaction to anyone. He'd love to get to know her, but Caitlyn has no idea how to date an android.

A dream romantic vacation to Iceland to see the Northern Lights turns into a nightmare when James's workaholic boyfriend, Richard, again insists on putting his work first. After a call from Richard's office, an argument ends with the couple splitting up for good. Not only has Richard left James, he's left him abandoned to explore the park alone, where James quickly gets lost. But just when things seem darkest, the Solstice works its magic, and James finds the guiding light he needs. Or it ...

Ever heard of an Alphahole? That's the type of guy that puts real men to shame. They use their looks and charisma to abuse those unfortunate enough to fall in love with them. Unlucky in love, good-hearted Reed Stinger only attracts narcissistic and abusive men who take advantage of his open heart. After he discovers his latest alphahole boyfriend in a compromising position with another man, he’s determined to give up on love forever. When his ex-boyfriend threatens him, Reed discovers that...

Lightship Chronicles is a young adult adventure set on a mysterious world. Carpatia is a harsh desert land, but one with spectacular vistas and populated by two very different yet resilient people, the Carpati and the Bitani. Both believe in competing myths of their history. Myths of great ancient battles fought over by a clan of mysterious Sacred Warriors against magical Light-Fairies. Under the glowing warmth of their red-giant sun, it's easy for the Carpati to believe in their beautiful...