Rosa finally has her Marcel, and everything is supposed to be pure bliss.But she quickly realizes that the bad experiences of her past aren’t easily pushed aside, and moving from hardship to happiness is rarely simple... especially when not everyone unconditionally shares her joy.It becomes an ongoing battle against inner demons and the fear of falling short, as she is gradually introduced to everyday life as Marcel’s partner on several fronts... not least in bed.Is she truly ready to live...

Rosa has settled into her life with Marcel, and with each passing day, she feels more secure in their relationship.She is quietly working her way to the next step, whether it involves his business empire, stepping into the role of the château’s mademoiselle, or... in bed.But everything is turned upside down when an unexpected source confronts Rosa with Marcel’s past, leaving her to face difficult questions about their future together.What hasn’t Marcel told her?The Next Step is the third b...

“I’m scared of dying. But I’m even more scared of living.”Hannah is used to being the invisible girl who always does her homework and gets good grades in school.The girl who watches Ryan Gosling movies every Saturday evening and never argues with her parents.The girl who is fine just being.Until Justin.Justin changes everything for Hannah, but being acknowledged has its prize and Hannah is catapulted into an abyss of sorrow and guilt, engulfed by a darkness she can’t escape.Until Chuck.Chu...

She flies her own plane, fights to win, and drives like a pro – it’s only attractive men who terrify her.An introvert, Special Agent Francesca moves to Las Vegas to escape her powerful, domineering mother. On arrival, multiple obstacles challenge her. She needs to approach a father she’s never met, a man who doesn’t even know she exists. Then she must play the role of a loving fiancée with a stranger. One who makes her question every unexpected emotion he provokes. Craving...

Agent Anastacia has always protected her personal space. Her co-workers respect her wishes, and the world around her proceeds in the secure way that makes her happy.Until she’s forced to step out of her comfort zone and take her war-stricken, newly orphaned, Ukrainian cousin under her wing. Fifteen-year-old Hanna needs a lot of understanding, comforting… love. Not particularly an emotion Ana feels she’s capable of providing.Now, Nash Ralph, a fun-loving, carefree, firefight...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a world where trust is a commodity and betrayal is a constant, one woman must unravel the threads of a deadly conspiracy before it consumes everything she holds dear.When former Army Ranger Emily Jensen stumbles upon a shadowy conspiracy involving a rogue cyber attack, she’s thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the line between friend and foe blurred, Emily must navigate a web of blackmail, high-stakes political intrigue, and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. **Cottonball Catastrophe: A LitRPG Tale of Fluff and Fury***A genre-bending, satirical adventure where soft meets unstoppable.*In a world where everyone gets a superpower at age eighteen, Amelia Hartwell drew the short straw—hers is throwing small pink cotton balls.While her classmates harness lightning and shape reality, Amelia's gift is seen as a cosmic joke. But when digital conspiracies unravel and the city of Aurapolis...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A traitor in the shadows. A ghost from the past. And a system designed to destroy anyone who questions it.After uncovering the secrets behind Dominion—a surveillance network capable of reshaping truth itself—Emily Jensen is marked. Her allies are disappearing. Her enemies are multiplying. And the man she thought she lost may be the only one who can help her take the system down.Jack Carter knows the code better than anyone. But he al...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Four friends. One legend. A mystery buried deep in the Arizona desert.When the Ghostly Legends Society sets out to explore Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, they expect ghost stories and desert hikes—not danger, riddles, and a hidden history tied to the Lost Dutchman’s Gold.As Ava, Jamie, Leo, and Maya unravel clues carved in stone and face challenges that test their courage, they discover that some secrets are meant to stay hidden.

When done properly, this position can be most satisfying for a woman because it allows deep penetration."I open my mouth to respond, but all that comes out is a staggered breath and a small sigh. He chuckles, a low, rough rumble and then leans down and kisses the middle of my back.I feel the tip of him again at my entryway. He pushes in slightly, and my body comes to life again. My muscles react to his presence, contracting and loosening, as if my body is trying to suck him d...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our August 2025 issue (#227) contains:Fiction* "A Shaky Bridge" by Marissa Lingen* "And The Planet Loved Him" by L Chan* "Sleeper" by R.T. Ester* "Memories Are Only Valuable if They Can Be Lost" by Ai Jiang* "Sea of Fertility" by Bella Han* "Heart of Thunder" by Raahem Alvi

Rule No. 1: HonestyRule No. 2: ObedienceRule No. 3: No contact with the outside worldRule No. 4: No dramaHow far would you go to reach your dreams?Tired of her mundane life, a slightly depressed Rosa jumps at the opportunity when invited to a job interview with a wealthy man abroad.Together with seven other young candidates, she travels to a French château. Here, they meet the mysterious and captivating Monsieur, who hands them four rules to follow. If they succeed, one of them will win no...