Love-making isn’t the same after Kelly’s husband Alan returns from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. During an early morning lovemaking session, they reminisce about the time they had wild sex in the women’s restroom at the Officer’s Club during his CO’s retirement party. Kelly had planned to seduce her husband when they returned home that evening, but neither one could wait that long. Although such memories are bittersweet, are they the key to overcome the physical and mental challenges Alan...

When American secret agent Milo Stanich is found dead, agent Jack Wilson is sent to determine who killed him and to finish the job Stanich had been assigned: to keep a Pakistani scientist from selling fissile material to America’s enemies. In a wild, erotic tale of cross and double-cross that has Wilson working undercover to turn the Pakistani before the Russians can, Wilson beds the scientist, identifies Stanich’s killer, and brings his assignment-and the Pakistani scientist-to a satisfyi...

Black Cat Mystery Magazine is a new journal devoted to the best in mystery short fiction. Crime? Noir? Cozy? Private eye? You'll find all genres present and accounted for -- with new tales by the best writers of today! The third issue features the following:Suburbia, by Michael BrackenThe Sorority House, by Eve FisherTourist Season, by JM TaylorDiversions, by John M. FloydThe List, by Charlie DreesSomething Certain, by Peter W. J. HayesThe M...

While working a case that turns out to be accidental death, a female homicide detective realizes her male partner is turned on by the riding crop found at the scene and tagged as evidence. Will she pluck up the courage to invite him home and reveal her secret identity as Mistress Samantha? And will this make them closer partners at work? If you're looking for a bit of light BDSM, this short story is the perfect choice.

Every Tuesday when the bookmobile visits Quarryville, Texas, Graham Sugarman checks out five books. Five hefty books. When the librarian is murdered and the bookmobile stops visiting Quarryville, Mr. Sugarman’s well-ordered life is turned topsy-turvy.The Barb Goffman Presents series showcases the best in modern mystery and crime stories, personally selected by one of the most acclaimed short stories authors and editors in the mystery field.

Amy is becoming worried that men just don’t seem interested in her. One day while working delivering flowers, she hands a bouquet to a handsome, shirtless man named Sammy; the flowers are from his ex, and he’s clearly not interested. After an accident leaves Amy needing a replacement blouse, Sammy is able to help - and thereafter Amy’s fantasies seem to focus around him. But when she returns his shirt, will he feel the same way?This adult-themed erotic short story is extremely explicit and...

Renovating the long-unoccupied Canterbrem home is just the project Shelby Paulson needs after her marriage ends. As she breathes new life into the house, she discovers things about the home’s previous owner that change her life as well.

While working a case that turns out to be accidental death, a female homicide detective realizes her male partner is turned on by the riding crop found at the scene and tagged as evidence. Will she pluck up the courage to invite him home and reveal her secret identity as Mistress Samantha? And will this make them closer partners at work? If you're looking for a bit of light BDSM, this short story is the perfect choice.

An intricate landscape of bias permeates biomedical research. In this groundbreaking exploration the myriad sources of bias shaping research outcomes, from cognitive biases inherent in researchers to the selection of study subjects and data interpretation, are examined in detail. With a focus on randomized controlled trials, pharmacologic studies, genetic research, animal studies, and pandemic analyses, it illuminates how bias distorts the quest for scientific truth. Historical and contemp...

Fairy tales and crime fiction collide in Wish Upon a CrimeFairy tales at their core are dark and suspenseful. These stories are no different. Today's most respected short-story writers reimagine familiar classics where the line between good and evil isn't always clear, dreams don't come true, and there are no happily-ever-afters. Including tales from Donna Andrews, Michael Bracken, David Dean, John M. Floyd, Barb Goffman, Debra H. Goldstein, James A. Hearn, Adam Meyer, Tom...

With a career spanning over 50 years, Aerosmith has been a trend-setter in the world of rock and roll. From early hits such as "Dream On" and "Sweet Emotion" to their legendary collaboration with Run DMC for a cover of "Walk This Way" to their contribution of "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" on the soundtrack for Armageddon, Aerosmith has proved time and again to be a band capable of reinvention and constant influence on the music scene.With their 2024 announcement that the band...

The ninth issue of Black Cat Mystery features a stellar lineup of new stories (and one classic reprint). Here are—LAST RITES, by Stacy WoodsonTHE JERICHO TRAIN, by John M. FloydCORAL COVE, by B.A. PaulTHE ALLEY, by Ann AptakerSONNY’S ENCORE, by Michael BrackenSWITCH AND BAIT, by Cynthia WardBECOMING ZERO, by James A. HearnTHE MURDER OF JONATHAN GREYSTONE, by Barry FultonYOU GOTTA BE IN IT!, by Elliott CaponTHE ...