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At last, Evan Sumner-Beauville achieves his life-long dream: retiring with Mac, his husband of 60 years, in a place unlike any other--a space station orbiting Earth. A one-way trip, to be sure, but such...

Everyone knows high school grows drama like mold in a petri dish. Bullying? Check. Vicious rumor mill? Check. Draconian caste system? Check.But at Rainy Valley High, one outcast girl starts believing...

If your heart lies in Ireland while your body pines in the USA, if you delight in quirky, madcap tales, and if you really love food, look no further."Banoffee Pie and Black Pudding" takes you on a dangerously...

As a half-Wyndling, Sky Patel already balances with one foot in her beloved Edinburgh and one in the magical Wynd, a realm just on the other side of any Old Town alley (if you know how to get there).Now...

Jessamyn and her grandmother, Marie, return to the Isle of Skye for one purpose only: to lay Granmarie's personal ghosts to rest.But confronting old memories of her lost love sends Granmarie into an odd...

When Thalassa's Children—the mer-like, genderless protectors of the ocean—experience the trapped and suffocating death of one of their own, a single member chooses to take action. Against the wishes of...

Born of two worlds but important to neither, Sky Patel balances life between her beloved Edinburgh and its mirror in the faerie realm known as 'the Wynd.' But everything changes with the retirement of...

Delaney Greenough loves being a magical Healer—and hates the expectations that come with the rest of the Greenough legacy. Tired of feeling like her family doesn't see her, and uncomfortable with these...

Set in Scotland, Ireland, and the Pacific Northwest, these five stories share three things: a little rain, a little fantasy, and a lot of heart.In "Sidewynd," Sky Patel balances life between Edinburgh...

On Gull Island in the cold North, Eithni awaits Winter Solstice with pride, resentment, and fear. All signs point to a Taking year. And Eithni, chosen to enter the chamber of the gods, prepares to leave...

Piece by piece, her scattered consciousness slowly coalesced. No, re-formed. Re-collected.Here, a name: Cherie Levinson.Here, a flash of memory: long limbs sprawled on ugly linoleum floor, a crimson stain...

Elliot Reyes, nomadic and non-binary, never stays in one place too long...and once they leave somewhere, they never return. But Elliot never once regretted this strange compulsion...until now.One misty...

All Cal Garvin wants: to make an album of Christmas lights for his sick dad.What he gets instead: the scariest night of his life.Racing around the icy streets of the wealthy, showy town of Gilthaven with...

In these five short stories, ordinary and extraordinary humans (and one alien) must find the spark to move forward—out of bad situations, or in the face of catastrophic change. In "Ilene's Box," an otherworldly...

When sixty-eight young women must give themselves as "tokens of peace" to the warriors of Chal Duresta, aging midwife Mure struggles to protect them all—her daughters in name, if not in body.Protect them...

"I stopped being me at approximately 4:30 PM today.The words of a crazy person. That's me, Ellen Wright. So crazy, so suddenly, that on my way out of Ye Goode Drop after my Saturday study session, I waved...

Two weeks have passed since I started working at Cleaner. I love my job, even if it seems insignificant to some. Yes, especially to that elegant, handsome, and presumptuous man – my boss, Ryan Hillsong....

**Full Version***Do you love romantic comedies like 'enemies to love'?Protagonists full of character, laughter and happy endings?If the answer is yes, this story is made for you!Ten years after being...

Finding the Duchess Thalia Aphoros's bathroom antechamber in a shambles, with towels, soaps, and loofahs scattered, a broken mirror and more, Lucy Melgrade, must quickly gather her thoughts. As maid to...

This book is a collection of stories by one author. It consists of one long story and three short stories. The Chosen One is part one of a series. The Chose One - Sequel will be published shortly. The...

A kingdom falling.A war that spares no one.Captured behind enemy lines, a princess learns that loyalty cuts deeper than any blade.Whispers of betrayal echo through camps and corridors.Hearts are lost.A...

 Keisha Harper is a journalist for the Miami Sentinel. She was burnt out. She had been investigating a string of arson cases with the fire department for a year. When the arsonist was finally caught,...

The Mahabharata, an ancient epic, holds timeless wisdom for today's world. This book uncovers powerful lessons on leadership, ethics, duty, resilience, and relationships. Drawing from its profound characters...

Coco is a fun, confident girl but she hides a wound: branded as a beta, she is convinced she is in fact an omega about to emerge from her cocoon like a butterfly.Her family tells her she's wrong, but...

Three female vampires have the perfect set up—they trade sex for blood. Of course, the proposition doesn't always go as smoothly as they'd like. But they have a remedy for that which involves body disposal...

Undisclosed tells the story of Peter Okoye, a Nigerian immigrant striving for a fresh start at a prestigious Atlanta finance firm. Determined to prove himself, Peter quickly discovers that success isn't...

Ink and Echo: Volume Three – Squeaks of the Machine continues the anthology's darkly whimsical journey into a future (and past) where logic unravels and humanity's quirks are laid hilariously bare. Sentient...

She buried him a decade ago. Now he walks the earth again—and so begins the unravelling of empires.Queen Ioelena of Hildeheim has ruled the north through grief, fire, and blood. But the return of Connerh—the...

The halls of Windsor are on the brink of new life—the Americans are pregnant, and for a moment, the world holds its breath with joy. But beneath the polished floors and royal smiles, something far more...

When forensic accountant Olivia Mercer inherits her estranged father's decaying seaside cottage, she expects dust, debts, and grief – not a cryptic leather-bound ledger laced with secrets. As she deciphers...

The galaxy is about to be destroyed!And only Astra Woman can save it. As ambassador for the Alien Council of Goodwill and special agent for the Council's ultra-secret Astral Security division, she and...

Alice is thrown into another battle—this time against an army of ruthless robots, all under the command of a Mad Hatter gone completely insane.Alice thought she'd seen the worst of Wonderland's madness,...

Modern Lessons from the Mahabharata explores timeless concepts such as Dharma (righteous duty), Karma (the law of cause and effect), and Leadership, drawing wisdom from key figures like Krishna, Arjuna,...

Jojo the Jellyfishs Ocean Glow tells the story of Jojo, a tiny, shy jellyfish who lives in a magical coral reef glowing with vibrant sea life and bioluminescent creatures. Though surrounded by dazzling...

Sammy the Snake begins his first day of school feeling nervous about fitting in, wondering if others will accept someone so different. As he ventures into the schoolyard, he meets a variety of friendly...

Ryan Hitmans, a successful businessman, is known for his stern, no-nonsense attitude. That all changes, however, when he hires his new secretary, Alice. Alice is bubbly, charming and shamelessly herself....

Monty the Moose wakes to a beautiful forest filled with life but feels lonely and longs for a friend to share adventures with. Despite his size and gentle nature, he worries that he doesnt quite fit in...

Gary the Gopher wakes up one morning noticing hes a bit fluffier and less energetic than before, which sparks a desire to get fit and active again. Motivated by a flyer for the new Walnut Hill Gym, Gary...

Dottie the Dog Digs for Dreams is a heartwarming tale about a curious and spirited puppy named Dottie who lives in a peaceful, colorful town surrounded by rolling hills and blooming gardens. One day,...

In Finn the Fox Finds Friendship, a shy and gentle fox named Finn wanders the forest, longing for connection despite the quiet beauty and wonder that surrounds him. Though clever, kind, and deeply attuned...

Greta the Goose eagerly welcomes the arrival of winter as the first snowflakes gently fall over her cozy home, filling her with wonder and excitement. She explores the sparkling snowy landscape with joy,...

In Lila the Llama and the Lost Lake, curious and kind-hearted Lila lives peacefully in Green Meadow until a mysterious whisper on the wind reveals the legend of a magical Lost Lake, said to hold ancient...

In Jasper the Jaguar Juggles Jellybeans by Kelly Johnson, a spirited young jaguar named Jasper discovers a surprising new talent when a playful accident causes his jellybeans to fly into the aironly for...

In the magical Whispering Woods, a young unicorn named Uma discovers a hidden door at the base of the ancient Umbrella Tree, revealing a secret world beneath its roots. There she meets the Rainfall Friendstiny,...

Ace the Arctic Hare senses a mysterious, ancient whisper carried by the Arctic windan urgent call beneath the silent snow that few others notice or believe. Driven by curiosity and a stirring hope, Ace...

Wendy the Woodpecker discovers that her unique tapping on trees creates a special rhythm that blends beautifully with the sounds of the forest, inspiring her and the other animals to come together and...