*Short Story*When lowly tavern servant (and sometimes sneak-thief) Pik witnesses the Duke himself committing nefarious deeds in the dead of night, he doubts anyone will believe him. But when Pik's most favorite person in the world, Poppy Smithswife, is targeted for murder, Pik knows he has to do something about it.

The intricacies of chess meet the matchless Mythos of H.P. Lovecraft. Stories of doors, of passages, of patterns. Squares and threats, moves and counter-moves. Forbidden knowledge and cosmic horrors.... Two young lovers and the hand that plays them... A man trapped with an unwholesome companion uncovers the secret of a cosmic struggle... A professor and his protégé find themselves pawns on an ancient chessboard... A young Soviet boy’s chess match holds the f...

*Short Story*Andare’s tribe has been forced to move for months now, fleeing the murderous raiders who stole food and killed wantonly. Thanks to the visions granted Andare by the magic potion made from the moonflower, she has been able to guide her people safely in the new lands, but the magic has come with a heavy cost for the aging shaman, and the raiders are nearing once more…

Four Christmas Stories by Sam Knight.Can a Small Town Santa Save Christmas?Is Santa's Day Off ruined when he finds an extra present?What goes through Santa's mind during The Long Sleigh Ride Home?In the Lane, the Snow is Glistening, but that doesn't make it a pleasant walk for three siblings...

Jack is about to see the world in a whole new light.A light revealing the hidden world around us.A world of demons.One of them has just stolen his wife's soul.

How much do you love your family and friends?More than a dead fly?More than a dried up worm on the sidewalk?More than Brussels sprouts?You should really let them know.You know they want to know.How much do you love them?Your imagination is the only limit!

Rainbow County CaliforniaUnrivaled sunsets, placid lakeside orchards, pleasant mountain vineyards, and a rural lifestyle.The only thing stopping this place from being idyllic is the noise from the cars on the highway. And murder.Left for dead, helpless as he watched the murder of his family, Jack is a broken man.Six months later, Jack is attempting to recover, both in body and in soul, at a vineyard he inherited from his uncle.California Wine Country...

LTUE Benefit Anthologies, Volume 2.Everyone knows dragon tales make for the best adventure stories. Throw in women who actively seek what they want—a little intrigue, exciting battles, and hard decisions—to get these twenty excellent adventures by some of today's best fantasy writers!This collection celebrates Linda Hunter Adams, a truly amazing mentor and role model for many in our Life, the Universe, & Everything writing community. Proceeds from this volume suppo...

A captain on the run from his demons…literally! A trapped countess fights for her life in an unfamiliar estate. A love-struck painter searches to save his love against the mysterious suitor that stole her. And more! The Watcher and Other Weird Stories contains six Victorian cautionary tales. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu shines the light on not only the shadows in the cobblestone alleys but the shadows in the human soul. This is a fine new edition to the classic collection by one of the early ma...

Filtering Out the Filter Words. A guide to understanding and identifying filler words, filter words, filter phrases, and conclusion words, and how they affect your writing, both positively and negatively.

It's more than just red ink in that editing pen, and you know it. You will never find anyone else in the writing world whose blood is less precious or expensive, or more invested, than your own.From simple punctuation to Pro-Tips on writing, this guide is a compilation of tips and concepts for beginning authors to keep in mind when they sit down to self-edit.2nd Edition updated with more of everything, including an all new section on self-publishing.

New Mexico Territory, 1851The Grand CanyonSomewhere down there, silver is lying around on the ground, left behind by the Spanish, just waiting to be picked up.At least, that's what Chaddock and the others have been told. Never mind the curse of El Tesoro del Diablo—the reason why it was left behind.A Weird Western Novelette by Sam Knight