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The Missing

by E.K. Frances

Children are missing; what no one can agree on is what’s happening to them. When Connor accidentally stumbles into a magical world, he has a choice, return home and send help, or try to save the children himself. Joined by a moody dragon, his best friend Jess, and a magical key, he goes on the greatest adventure of his life. Can he fight off cannibals, beasts, and carnivorous plants, and rescue everyone? And can he overcome the greatest challenge of all … losing his Mum.

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by Madeline Pearl

Hi! — I’m a high school senior who loves to draw & write. The Peacock Tree is my first book — it’s a great read-aloud for children ages 2-7. A stay in a magical English castle inspired me, and it has a lot of pictures because I had my little brother in mind :) You see, The Peacock Tree is real and so is the Castle. Here, each night, the peacocks flutter up to the high branches of the proud old oak tree. Here I imagined an ancient conversation between the twelfth century Castle and the much... more

Andreigo and the Weaver of Dreams: Book 1

by J.Ellington

In a whimsical town filled with cryptic secrets, there lies a prestigious academy with a few mysteries of its own. It is in this fantastical setting that a captivating story unfolds, capturing our attention. As we embark on a journey of self-discovery, we are introduced to Andreigo, a seemingly ordinary teenage boy who possesses an extraordinary ability woven into the fabric of his imagination. With every slumber, Andreigo is privy to enchanted lands hidden from ordinary eyes. In this world, br... more

The Moon Run

by Kathleen Contine

He’s her biggest rival in The Moon Run. And the reason her co-pilot is dead. Now they’re being forced to race together. Finley Clarke swore off racing after a fatal crash cost her first place and her teammate. As she comes around to the idea of entering again, she finds out the only person who is willing to be her new co-pilot is the man named Garis who caused the crash. As Finley and Garis enter The Moon Run, they realize there’s more than just the harsh desert out to get them. The other ... more

I, Robot Soldier

by Joel R. Dennstedt

A dark, apocalyptic world. One Shot, a lone robot soldier, awakens in the aftermath of a global war. The sole surviving human is one small girl – Amy. One Shot’s prime directive is to protect this human child. Together, they form a uniquely endearing alliance. One Shot mentors Amy, but after several years amidst the demolished city ruins, the slightly older girl wants to see the world. And she’s the boss. One Shot and Amy embark on a solitary journey through a devastated world. Immediately... more

Singularity

by Sherri Moorer

The year is 2124 and Senara and Killian are newlyweds excited to work toward being the first convergence community to relaunch Artificial Intelligence five years after the Prion Pandemic which almost wiped out humanity across the globe. Achieving ‘singularity’ is the best way to increase their chance of survival and rebuild this strange new world into something better than the one that almost died along with two-thirds of the population. As the survivors gather into convergence communities acros... more

The Deep-Sea Research Mission

by Mustafa Nejem

In a world ravaged by a devastating virus, a young scientist named Maya discovers a hidden underground society thriving beneath the ruins. As she uncovers their secrets, she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that could determine the fate of humanity. With time running out, Maya must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her own inner demons to save the world from destruction. A thrilling dystopian tale of survival, betrayal, and the power of hope

Man of Both Worlds

by Ishtar S.I.N.G.

Guv was born a as a half-vampire. Traveled all alone most of his life. One day, he meets up with a couple of thieves, Torin and Granger. For the past five years does all kinds of heists with them for fun and entertainment. However, one heist that was planned wound up stumbling into a mess possibly with a price on Guv's head. They travel up north to a small town of Samuel. Many things happen here and they find a secret. Learning the secret brings un untold path to follow. Will this secre... more

Waxwing Creek

by J.J. Walker

Built on the ruins of a house where a family was found murdered, Waxwing Creek’s legacy began with blood. From that moment, the motel has defined the town of Hunt, haunting owners, guests, and those who call it home.

With tales about a woman betting on bingo to save her life, a brother looking for justice in Hunt's dark and brutal underbelly, and a man calling on the supernatural to reunite lovers, Waxwing Creek is a collection of interconnected horror stories that uncove... more

The Storyteller's Tale

by Dr. Bill Senyard

“Don’t you dare look at me like that young woman,” Nabal commanded his teen daughter, Berenice. “It’s time for ya’ to become a productive member of our family. No more freeloading.

He grabbed a pair of old rusty shears and swiftly removed nearly all her long, straight, dirty white hair—no explanation or no apology. “My hair? Da’ what’s happening?” she complained loudly, now squirming but to no avail. “There ya&rsquo... more

Prelude

by Susan L. Alandar

Shandiin walks the margins of humanity in a world teetering on the edge of ruin. The regime in power points fingers at science and sinners, casting genetically enhanced individuals as "abominations" to be hunted down. Yet amidst the chaos, Shandiin encounters a clandestine network led by a brilliant genetic engineer racing to preserve what remains of humanity. Their plan? To escape to a new world, bringing with them a bloodline of leaders designed to succeed where Earth’s civilizations have fail... more

The Dead Children's Playground

by James Kaine

A cemetery filled with innocents. A ghostly chill in the air. Will a short walk through the woods awaken a dark power? Kylie Macklin is eager to live a normal life. Freshly moved from Florida to Alabama and finally in remission from cancer, the optimistic nine-year-old is used to dodging her overprotective mom’s warnings. So when a new playmate invites her to hang out, the happy girl thinks nothing of the playground being located in a graveyard for young victims of the Spanish Flu… and a loca... more

As the Earth Lay Dreaming

by Kamina Sethna

Three hundred million years in the future, the world would be practically unrecognizable to us. Due to the gradual process of plate tectonics, all the continents have merged back together into a single supercontinent, called Neopangea. Likewise, humanity has now evolved to live beneath the Earth's crust. For a while now, Humans have lived deep into the Earth, growing fully accustomed to underground life. But one question remains - What lies beyond? What is there to be found not just above... more

The Guardian

by Alison Tracy

Fourteen-year-old Iliya Rusul only wants a job to keep her family from starvation. Instead, she’s pushed to leave everything she knows and loves to be a prophet, preparing the world for the returning Messiah. Worse, the God directing Iliya doesn’t seem to care about her family or potentially hurting people to strengthen Iliya’s miracles as holy propaganda. And every miracle costs a portion of her life. Upon discovering the corruption and suffering beyond her village, Iliya wants to save t... more

The Hafling

by JoAnn Parsley

The Hafling, half human-half hillcat, is a young slave, beaten, abused, and hated by all. A King's Ranger rescues him, treats him properly, and makes him his apprentice. The student Ranger chooses a name, Harrel, and he learns social skills as he struggles to overcome his anger toward humans. As he passes into adulthood, he is fraught with dangers from, Dwarfs, Barbarians, orges, and worse, Commoner boys. The story tells of his adventures and explans how he overcomes being judged by what he ... more

Welcome to the Damned

by Astraea Long

Dyvris is a city of survivors. With the end of the world nearing, fires burn down schools, hurricanes devastate small towns, and rising oceans swallow up the coasts. Those without money to fall back on look to the sinister city that lies between the searing desert and the crumbling mountains, where a man named the Scavenger will make a deal with them. A place to stay and a new business to run, in exchange for any information that he asks for.

Dyvris is a city ruled by criminals. Th... more

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