Joythief. The most feared weapon of the elite thieves' and assassin's guild known as the Star-Blades. The magical poison that doesn't kill its victim, but kills the most prized aspect of themselves. Star-Blades rarely use this terrible poison, and never against their own. Except Mariq Ashai ... READ the POST
The Alchemy of Sorrow
Featuring stories by: Sonya M. Black, Angela Boord, Levi Jacobs, Intisar Khanani, Krystle Matar, Virginia McClain, Quenby Olson, Carol A. Park, Madolyn Rogers, Rachel Emma Shaw, Clayton Snyder, K.S. Villoso, and M. L. Wang. Here be dragons and sorcery, time travel and sorrow. Vicious garden ... READ the POST
Devil Deal
Between the pitchfork politics of hell, avoiding a dangerous stalker, and helping to plan her best friend's wedding, the last thing Amy needs is the devil sticking his horns into her love life. But when her annoying coworker's gorgeous cousin breezes into town, she can't help but think that the ... READ the POST
Revere Me
Brecc I’ve waited an eon to find you. You, my bride, the other half to my soul. But I noticed you too late, the annual fete that was supposed to bring us together not your time to shine. My need for you threatens us all… Nonetheless, I will have you. The world is meaningless without you. Love ... READ the POST
Worlds Apart
Praxiteles Mercouri, known to his friends as Prax, has spent his whole life on the plains of the planet Celadon. He knows nothing of technology; his nomadic people travel in huge wagons pulled by enormous beasts native to Celadon. His culture is based on clans, duty, and obligation. Rishi Trahn ... READ the POST
Bag of Tricks
Aveline is a trained magician, but Princess Inessa, the Heiress of Mazuria, hired her to pose as a lady-in-waiting, to protect her from court intrigues and literally sniff out lies. When a wicked duke tries to force Inessa into marriage, Aveline uses a spell to hide the princess. But even magic has ... READ the POST
Old Flames
Laney isn’t looking for love. She’s perfectly happy with the life she’s built for herself in the little town of Foreston, Washington. She’s a successful businesswoman, the owner of an alterations shop with a clientele across the northwest. She’s the chair of the local Victorian house museum’s annual ... READ the POST
Harvest
After the losses of loved ones, Patrick Vandergraff trudges through college in a haze of grief. Plagued with violent visions about his family, he avoids going home. But on Thanksgiving, he decides to visit his siblings at his aunt and uncle’s house. However, he finds an empty house with a red ... READ the POST
A Taste of Death and Honey
When Samantha’s parents died, she lost everything. Her home. Her friends. Her hope. Then a life-loving spring witch at the children’s shelter fills her life with light and joy once again. But like the springtime, Samantha’s happiness doesn’t last forever. Her friend dies violently in front of her, ... READ the POST
Watch Me Burn
David Vandergraff lost his home, his job, and contact with his oldest son, but remains determined to be a good husband and father despite being a dark winter wizard. His resolve is tested when a flyer for a missing girl--who happens to be a summer witch--begins to haunt him. David believes a spell ... READ the POST
Destruction
David Vandergraff wants to be a good man. He goes to church every Sunday, keeps his lawn trim and green, and loves his wife and kids more than anything. Unfortunately, being a dark wizard isn't a choice. Eleven years ago, David's secret second family went missing. When his two lost children are ... READ the POST
Succubus Soul: Veras Academy
Blessed with the power to protect. A princess born to two worlds. But despite being the star pupil at Veras Academy for superpowered young adults, all she wants is to be “normal.” Bryony Haddix is the heir to the Nelian throne, but the world of elves from which one of her fathers hails is a ... READ the POST
Soul of the Guardian
One moment all is normal, the next… insanity. Scores of people drop dead, their minds ripped to shreds. All that’s left is a twisted corpse with alien eyes, and what survivors remain are given no explanation. Ryanne and Kole beg relief from the Guardian, a sometimes-doubted mythical being who ... READ the POST
Alexandra’s Riddle
Cass is a drifter. When she inherits an old Queen Anne Victorian in rural Oregon from her great-aunt Alexandra, all she wants is to quickly offload the house and move on to bigger and better things. But the residents of the small town have other plans in mind. Her neighbors are anxious for her to ... READ the POST
Mutiny’s Rebellion
Superpowered Natch law school student Joey O'Shea, a.k.a. Mutiny, has a secret past and a promising future... If only she could focus and get her mind off the three hunks who represent the three sides of her: the good, the bad, and the shades of gray. Recuperating from a bitter breakup, Joey heads ... READ the POST