Let's ride into the year of the horse with this anthology of speculative fiction stories, each of which celebrates the horse. Discover fantasy worlds where horses (and other equines) are more than they seem or where two best friends enjoy friendly competition that becomes more than a game. A birthday wish gone wrong, or a lucky tumble that brings a little luck at the races, there's something for everyone who loves horses to enjoy in these pages.This anthology includes:Sport...

Across forgotten mountains, cursed rivers, haunted forests, and ancient ruins, something waits in the dark.Dark Tales from the Outside gathers a wide range of horror voices from around the world, each exploring legends, folklore, monsters, ghosts, and the hidden fears lurking just beyond the edge of human understanding. From Appalachian nightmares and Japanese yōkai to ancient prophecies and eldritch terrors, these stories cross cultures and borders while embracing the many faces o...

Building on the evocative chill captured by 2024's Winter in the City , editors R.B. Wood and Anna Koon are back with a spectacular multicultural lineup to explore Spring in the City —yet wildflowers aren't the only things finding their way through cracked concrete in these dark speculative tales.Even in the shadows of skyscrapers, spring sees an awakening in the concrete jungle...

These horror authors have come together to bring you the Cthulhu Dreams anthology. Ian Klink, Derek Austin Johnson, M. Stern, Elizabeth Hosang, Ben Van Dongen, Ross Baxter, Murray Eiland, Rachel Roth, Tobias Fairman, David Boop, Armand Rosamilia, Caitlin Barbera, Kelly Zimmer, AM Sutter, Kelli Dianne Rule, G.D. Burkhead, and Bradley Kaye. Interior art by Vekhan Sametyaza

Not Your Standard HeroWe all know what heroes are like, right? Brilliant smiles, superpowers, above average beauty, love to pose for the cameras and bask in the limelight? The heroes found here are not your standard hero. Here you'll find shapeshifting (but ditzy) detectives, considerate sidekicks, avid romance readers, lunar garbage collectors, and more!These stories tell of heroes like Tom Grover, who was a hero of a different stripe in the Utah sf&f comm...

Spooky tales from these fabulous authorsRob GrimoireDiana ParrillaM. Lee GoodsonSara Jordan-HeintzJordan KocevskiMary Jo RabePaige L. ChristieMike RusetskyRoss BaxterBrian MacDonaldBeverle Graves MyersRob NisbetDavid HornAlex TuckerMichael D. BurnsideJaimie CapelinKelly ZimmerJen JanetLaura J Kelly

The winter can be long, cold, and hard. Even the holidays can be terrible.Then, there comes a time of year when some places are no longer used.No longer needed.No longer wanted.It's the coldest part of the year, in nearly every sense.It is when a lot of the world is...Closed for the Season.Sometimes people go into those places anyway.Dare you follow them?Stories by:Lee F. Patrick, Rob Nisbet, Ross Baxter, D.H. ...

Tales From The Grave is a ghostly collection of short stories brought to you by Zimbell House Publishing, showcasing thirty-six new voices to tempt you.Some of these stories are sure to have you looking over your shoulder...Others will have you hiding under the covers...Some will simply haunt you to your grave.

A sister's doll doesn't take kindly to insults, and proves it.A puppet maker believes his creations are out to get him.A mother can't stand her son's new favorite toy… and for good reason.In Michael Crane's latest collection of terrifying and darkly comic drabbles, you'll find out why Playtime is only fun for those with vicious intentions. In these 30 100-word stories you'll run into deranged toys with old scores to settle, homicidal sociopaths and other unapologetic ...

This ebook bundle present all four of the Ladies Killing Circle's wicked collections of twisted and witty crime fiction.IncludesFit to DieBone DanceWhen Boomers Go BadGoing Out With a Bang

Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm.How could a place with no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and seems angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. Dan decides to investigate and uncovers a deadly plan. But will he be able to get help in time to sa...

A collection of some of the best original short fiction published on Tor.com in 2013. Includes stories by Dale Bailey, Leigh Bardugo, Cory Doctorow, Charles Stross, and Genevieve Valentine.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.