A collection of stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 8-12 years.Whether you enjoy fun and adventure, exploring new and old worlds, or a trip down the dark side of life, there's sure to be something for you. Some of your favourite writers return and there's some new ones to discover.

A little fairy goes out adventuring on Christmas Eve. Forgetting her mother's warning, she is captured by a human child. She fears the worst – but never imagines what he might have in store for her. A brightly illustrated, rhyming picture book that is ideal for reading to kids at Christmas.

It's Open House at the autumn house and the winds of change are upon us.Change can be a good or a bad thing. It can be joyous and uplifting; it can be sad and tragic, or simply different from the norm.The only thing that is guaranteed is that nothing will be the same again.Join our writers as they take you from the humour to the tragedy of real life, the modern dystopian to the not so distant space operatic future, and explore the myths and legends of the past that see...

Whether you're travelling, entertaining, or rocking the classroom, helping friends, family or your village, or simply celebrating life or dreading the day ahead, you're sure to find something to add some fun and adventure to your day in this collection of stories and poems from writers all around the world.With stories and poems from Elizabeth Klein, Suranjit Gain, Bobby Cohen, Carole Lander, Kristoff Verdun, Debra Williams, Kane Johnson, Lucy Marbelone and Jo Williams.

In Brick & Storm’s Hood Misfits series, the motto is ENGA: Every nigga got an agenda, and in this tale, things are no different. Everyone has a secret.What do you do when your work is used against you? This is a question that Auto, leader of the Eraserheads, faces when an unforeseen and dangerous situation wreaks havoc on everything he’s built. It’s up to him and his right hand, Code, along with their team of expert car thieves to figure out who’s behind the attacks on the...

Artist Parker Lee has lost her Mojo. Her art is bland, her energy level is low and her revolving bedroom door hasn't moved in far too long. And then Lucky comes into her life.A 2003 Harley, Lucky is integral to Parkers plans to reclaim her Mojo. Setting off for glorious Lake Tahoe for the summer, shes going to focus on her painting. She doesnt expect her granddaughter, Jackson, to beg for asylum from a long-running conflict with her stuffy, conservative mother. She also doesnt...

It's Open House in the Fortune Tellers tent.Do you dare to venture inside? Or do you prefer to let life unfold the way it will? Are there happily ever afters or is everything sullied with a hint of darkness? Our writers have visited all dimensions of our existence to bring you this collection of short stories. So sit back and join their mysterious journeys where the events of the past can predetermine the present and even control the future.With stories from Carole Lander, ...

"Conflict and Peace" delves into the Israel-Gaza crisis, tracing the complex roots and historical dynamics that fuel this longstanding conflict. It explores the emergence of Zionism and Arab nationalism, the impact of the British Mandate, and the role of significant wars, like the Six-Day War and Yom Kippur War, in shaping current political and territorial disputes. The book weaves together historical analysis with personal stories from individuals affected by the ongoing violence, paintin...

Jory always felt something for Nug and Groth. When he didn't flicker on either one he knew he needed the comfort that only his parents could provide. Jory made it to his family only to discover that another coup was about to take place. Groth and Nug knew Jory was theirs even without a flicker. Finding out their man was under threat. No way. Who knew it would bring them face to face with the Gods.

It's Open House in the Bee House and some of our writers have really put a sting in their tales. They've been busy collecting material from the worlds of reality and imagination and turning them into a honeycomb of sweet – or maybe not so sweet – stories. If you've lost love, are struggling to maintain it, or are still looking for it, then this collection is for you. With stories from John Phillips, Zak Brown, Wendy Adams, Lucy Marbelone, Pete Galea, Karleen Peters, Carole Lander, Elizabet...

When southern mountain witch Rowan Ash crawls into bed with fierce werewolf Mikal, she has no plans beyond satisfying the desire that had kindled to life the first time she met his icy gaze across a field of blood-stained snow. Her kind doesn’t mate for life—and even if she was looking for a long-term lover, Mikal informed her from the beginning that she wasn’t his True Mate.But mountain magic has a way of revealing the truth of things…~*~FORBIDDEN is a complete romance wit...

You awaken to complete darkness.You’re blindfolded, gagged, tied to a chair, arms bound tightly behind you. Completely naked – and completely helpless. You have no idea how you got here. Or where “here” is.This is just a dream, you decide.Unable to see, you listen instead. What you hear around you is both intriguing and frightening. Other women being punished – and pleasured.All too soon, your own ordeal begins as three women take turns subjecting you to exc...