Rebecca Wilcox’s curiosity about the disturbance of an old grave overcomes her fear of the cemetery’s reputation for being haunted. After all, she’s in college now. Armed with only a name and some dates, her search leads her to sophomore Olivia Harmon.Olivia is equally curious about the grave and its occupant, but it’s not just an exercise in research to her. Family secrets—new and old—are buried in that grave. Used to hiding her sexuality to keep the peace, Olivia balks at more li...

Each month The Dark brings you the best in dark fantasy and horror! Selected by award-winning editor Sean Wallace and published by Prime Books, this issue includes two all-new stories and two reprints:"The Island at the End of the World" by S.L. Harris"Through the Woods, Due West" by Angela Slatter (reprint)"Enselfening" by NM Whitley"Down to the Roots" by Neil Williamson (reprint)

Have you ever had that sinking feeling as if something is not quite right about a person or a situation? Sabine Stallworth has been feeling a little insecure about her relationship with her fiancé Kelvin Frey. Over the last few months, he’s been on the road a lot and it seems as if their relationship has reached a crossroad. Communication is lacking on his end, and it appears to Sabine that he’s hiding something about his past. On the many days and nights when Kelvin is not at home, Sabine...

The Real World, Book Two of “The Story of Us” Series What happens after the love-bubble phase of a relationship? What happens when you get to know the real person behind the flowers, dates, and out-of-this-world sex? Does the romance fizzle out? Does the love get stronger? These are some of the questions that are on Sabine’s mind—the mystery of the fairy tale between the happily-ever-after ending. Dating is one thing, but starting a life with someone is an entirely different thing. From th...

Is it possible for a person to acquire everything that their heart has ever desired? Philosophically speaking, desire is a state of mind that changes as often as the wind blows. However, there are times in life when all the stars align just right, and dreams and desires do come true. It is as if the universe takes a snapshot of your thoughts at a particular time, and whatever your wishes are in that moment is granted. Of course, this does not come without obstaclesanything worth a damn in ...