In 1959, a teenage sailor named Dave Marshall spent six terrifying hours adrift in shark-infested waters in the South Pacific before he was found. He made himself a promise that day: no one should ever have to go through what he did. That promise became a lifelong mission.The Beacon Man is the true story of how that promise led to the invention of the personal locator beacon — the small device now credited with saving thousands of lives at sea. It is also the story of ...

When four men gather for the launch of a bold new fragrance campaign, desire takes the lead — and submission follows.Andrew, the commanding creative director; Ethan, the quiet stylist with a longing gaze; Luca, the cocky young model with ribbed socks that beg to be worshipped; and Damian, the intense photographer who captures more than just images.What starts as a professional meeting turns into a slow, deliberate unraveling of power, control, scent, a...

A journey into Northwest Coast Native mythology, revealing a world of supernatural beings, animal ancestors, and stories filled with adventure, humor, and timeless wisdom.In Down From the Sky World, ancient stories come to life through an exploration of their hidden meanings. Written by a Kwakiutl artist and author, the book will appeal to readers interested in mythology, historical fiction, Indigenous stories, mysticism, religion, and spirituality. His previous book, ...

Small adventures? Check. Heroic guinea pigs? Check.Quirky and fun time travel fantasy from the cavy perspective. If you want stories about what guinea pigs do when their owner isn't around, be sure to read the short stories from the Time Traveling Guinea Pigs series.Zoey the guinea pig woke up hungry. She went to bed on a belly full of timothy hay and kibble. Later on she dreamed about eating grapes on top of a giant pile of lettuce.Grapes would hit the spot.

In Dream Bigger, renowned entrepreneur and business strategist Basil David Anthony gives a comprehensive road map for young aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to create profitable business ventures.The author breaks down the process of starting a business into manageable steps, drawing on both his own and other young entrepreneurs' experiences. The book emphasises the necessity of harnessing one's potential and profiting from their vision. It is meant to guide potential entrepreneurs to...

Ashilda the witch looks forward to only one thing at night. The one thing that gives her happiness and joy… Idona, her best friend and secret lover.But for Idona, her children always come first before true love.Soon, both women must face their fears when entangled in the lair of the Queen of the Trolls.If you enjoy Scandinavian inspired fantasy with a lesbian romance, be sure to read this one.

Thank God the internet survived the Apocalypse. Things still need delivering, like a five pound block of sharp cheddar cheese.If only Stefon could find the drop off location for the cheese. Somewhere in the bluffs on the Minnesota side of the scenic Mississippi River.A humorous dystopian short story, be sure to read Free Delivery at the End of the World.

A group of mice explorers set up base camp under a Christmas tree. And then spend the night terrorized by a fat, lazy cat.But the cat holds nothing on the frightening clunky heeled boots.The Peanut Thieves & Other Short Stories contains 37 tales of fantasy, horror, and humor all in one volume.

Jessica Wyatt needs a vacation. From office politics. From long hours. From communicating with the Board—inter-dimensional beings of unknown origin. All part of the job.Even a hot bath with her super intelligent—and for now secret—boyfriend would do wonders.But the latest communication from the Board nixes any plans for relaxation.A riveting inter-dimensional science fiction adventure story, be sure to read Lost in Translation.

Jessica Wyatt imagines many weird things. Her last day job as a game designer required it.The current day job? No so much.Just another day in the cubicle farm with an upside down name-tag and a headset digging into her scalp. Until Jess receives a call from the other side of reality.And then her new day job became weird.A riveting inter-dimensional science fiction adventure story, be sure to read The Powers That Be.

Psychic private detective Vicki Meyers investigates the most difficult, twisted cases. She sees the past with perfect clarity. Though not necessarily her own past.So when a college professor's own ghost haunts him, Vicki rushes to the scene. Certainly not her strangest client.That would be the banjo with the spirit trapped inside.A story about a troubled past clashing with the haunted present, Vox Banjo is one of David Anthony Brown's early urban fantasy no...

Pigeon Lewd, mad scientist and inventor of robots, never cared for small talk. He only cared for his precious time creating monsters of metal.His latest creation should take care of all the thieves and solicitors. Permanently.The Ballad of Pigeon Lewd & Other Short Stories contains 25 tales ranging from dark humor to horror, collected from earlier editions into one volume.