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Threads of Power

by Kenyon Strother

Kenyon, seemingly ordinary, discovers a truth that shatters his reality. Descendant of a Yoruba god-king and a Roman god, he possesses an extraordinary lineage. But this legacy comes at a cost. The ambitious sorcerer, Selena Blackwood, threatens to sever the very threads that bind history and myth, plunging the world into chaos.

Descendant of gods, Kenyon Williams - with his striking black and silver hair and otherworldly eyes - found himself in a world of magic, thrust onto a peri... more

Chisel the Bone

by Renee S. DeCamillis

Chisel the Bone is about Dory, a mental patient out on safety release, who finds herself as the single witness who can bring down a horrifying cult of drug addicts from her past as well as their supernatural puppeteer. Now, Dory finds herself on the run from the cult who wants to chisel her bones into dust to satiate their addictions and keep her from bringing their secrets to life.

Tricksters

by N.L. McLaughlin

For generations, the Tricksters have inhabited the mountains of west Texas. Preying off unwitting travelers, the pack's existence remains a well-kept secret. On a road trip, Ash and her friends make the fateful decision to stop in the dusty little town of Sierra Diablo where they meet a handsome and charismatic local named Caleb and his peculiar group of friends. Later that night, a frightened young girl stumbles into their campsite, begging for help. What follows is a night of terror a... more

Rich Kid, Poor Kid: Navigating Privilege, Illusions, and Innovation

by Onesimus Malatji

In "Rich Kid, Poor Kid," readers are taken on a journey through the lives of two young individuals, one from a wealthy background and the other from a struggling economic environment. The novel is structured in a way that offers a deep dive into their parallel yet distinct worlds, highlighting the stark contrasts and unexpected similarities in their experiences.

The first part of the book introduces the characters, setting the stage for an exploration of how their... more

Secret Lives, Hidden Truths

by Onesimus Malatji

In this pivotal chapter, the narrative explores the depths of Mark and Selina's concealed lives. On the surface, both characters appear to lead contented lives with their respective spouses. However, beneath this façade lies a turbulent past that shapes their present. Mark, raised by a gangster, has always strived to distance himself from the criminal world of his father. He presents himself as a successful, law-abiding citizen, yet he constantly battles with the fear that his true heritage m... more

Has Anyone Seen My Doppelgänger?

by T. Joseph Dwornicki

When an unidentified flying object crashes into a small town, strange events start to occur. Friends Jenny, James, Gary, and Miles are determined to solve the mystery and help their town return to normal. \tAlong the way, the gang befriends Ralph, a benevolent alien stranded on planet earth with the ability to turn into anyone’s doppelganger. The gang agrees to harbor Ralph in secret if he agrees to take on their appearances and get them out of dreaded activities. Between four misfits, a homesi... more

The Summerland

by Matian Ellis

Tragedy. Seventeen days ago, a massive construct hits the Earth’s atmosphere and crashes into the Pacific Ocean. The resulting devastation washes entire cities under the tidal wave, with the death toll surmounting into the millions. And the world mourns the lost. After an initial attempt to board the alien craft and discover its secrets by Arthur Summerland fails, a new mission sets underway—the largest unified effort in the history of our species. Humanity must entrust its future in the soldier... more

Magic Beyond the Mark

by Emily Swiers

Meet eleven-year-old Dori Lowry, a fifth grader facing a major dilemma - she's the only one without a unique soul mark. While everyone around her has halos of flowers, crystals, and grass, Dori feels like the odd one out. Determined to uncover the truth about her markless status, she turns to the mysterious Silis Madden, a classmate with an extraordinary mark that's out of this world. But that's not all Dori has to deal with. Her home life takes a wild turn when her mom's new boyfriend, Benja... more

First Shift (The Wolves of Rock Falls Book 1)

by AJ Skelly

Sam Wolfe has been in love with Megan Carmichael for years. Too bad she's off limits. She's human. He's not. When an accidental slip of his teeth endangers Megan and his entire werewolf pack, it's up to Sam to find a solution. Unbeknownst to them, Sam's bite has thrust Megan into the crosshairs of a killer. Sam and Megan must work together to find the threat, protect the pack, and maybe fall in love. But they better do it before the next full moon.

Daisy Bell

by J.K. Petrie

A strange voice forces its way into a young woman's head the day she turns eighteen. He tells her that she can touch the stars, transcend humanity, if she jumps off a cliff. He says that he created her world. The scariest part is that he's telling the truth. A feminist psychological thriller about girlhood, womanhood, personhood, and godhood, Daisy Bell serves as a terrifying look into what "the end of someone's world" can truly mean.

Smoke and Light

by Kristin Ardis

The key to a war-torn kingdom’s future lies within the princess' forgotten past. Answers may hide in the forests beyond the gates, but the secrets lurking in the shadows could cost Khara and her kingdom everything.

The Grisly Goremet

by Linda R. Morris

“Food, true dining, is my muse, my one and only mistress. Always has been. Always will be.” On the eve of culinary success, young chef, Thelonious “Theo” Rendger finds himself burdened with a family legacy that tears his dreams to shreds — taking on the mantle of a bloodsucking vampire. Devastated, he is at first a rather poor yet vicious fiend until a late-night intervention forces him to realize another purpose — bringing fine dining to all his fellow otherworldly beings who are the stuff o... more

Furies Rising

by Andrew Lyons

Lukas Lincoln is an average fifteen-year-old enjoying the last days of summer camp in the remote Texas Hill Country. But when a strange virus infects 90% of America, killing many and leaving the others as unthinking, relentless flesh hunters, Lukas and a small group of surviving, uninfected campers must find a way to escape. Their journey will take them on a desperate race across the state in search of potential safety. Along the way, as their personal bonds and will to survive are tested, they ... more

Jestin Kase and the Secrets of Chaos Metal

by J. Michael White

A magical cult! Psychological trauma! Teenage shenanigans! Dragon Metal continues as Jestin tries to stop one of the Three Great Schools of Magic from unleashing a magical superweapon. One problem: he doesn’t have any idea what the weapon is, and to find out, he has to fight his way through an island filled with mind-bending traps, evil scientists, and necromantic priests. Oh, and Emma’s involved. Remember Emma? The “friend” who betrayed Jestin? Twice? Yeah, she’s back. And so is he... more

U N E A R T H E D

by Brendan Smiley

Meet Breya Morrow in the Western States of Separated America, 2039. Internet access is implanted in the brain. Social media likes are a form of currency. Artificial intelligence has evolved into artificial enlightenment. Pregnant, haunted, and hunted by the mistakes of her past, Breya is taken captive when innumerable fantastic, terrifying creatures fall from the skies. With friends and foes both old and new, Breya finds herself an unlikely companion to an otherworldly collective and their strug... more

Tribal Logic: Book Four of The Tribal Wars

by Stella Atrium

From Paris, Jesse Hartley jumps back to Dolvia in the galaxy’s Westend. A bloodless coup on Stargate Junction interrupts her travel plans and sends her in a different direction. Hershel Henry is tasked with rescuing abandoned conscripts after the abusive Company withdraws from asteroid mining. A change in leadership on Stargate Junction makes all characters question how the future will shape. How to survive the shifting loyalties among the city-states? Will my home even be there when I return... more

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