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Worn Skin

by Torgeir Blok

Tattoos are more than just symbols. Those who know what to look for can see a secret language of magical markings on people's skin. Nick, a suicidal alcoholic, has an encyclopedic knowledge of tattoos. However, after encountering a mysterious man called The Painter who inflicts pain through tattoos imbued with supernatural energy, Nick discovers hidden horrors in body art that even he is unprepared for. The promise of finding meaning in suffering is alluring at first, but when The Painter ... more

The Fourth Branch: 2076

by T.B. Kramer

After the war in Haiti, all Victor Gates wants is to return home to Philadelphia and reconnect with his friends. Instead, he's pitted against Omega, a terrorist syndicate hell-bent on destroying American Cyberocracy. And Victor, America's greatest war hero, has had to fight hard to get out from under the shadow of the most detestable person in the world, his father, the purported leader of Omega. The all-powerful Fourth Branch of the US Government governs the artificial intelligence used t... more

Soul Rhapsody: Soul-Source, Soul-Survivor, Midnight of the Soul

by Kristie McCue

This book contains three related novellas—Soul Source, Soul Survivor, and Midnight of the Soul—unorthodox fantasies about how angels do “soul management” and the issues that can arise... The first tale is about a seemingly ordinary little girl who’s blessed from birth with extraordinary abilities. She uses those powers for good and finds a way to end her loneliness by making friends—literally. The other two stories relate what happens to those friends. Readers who like movies such as “It’s a Won... more

The Sibyl and the Thief

by Cordelia Kelly

A girl cursed with invisibility, a blind weaver who sees more than she should, an immortal sorceress with power matched only by her ambition, and a pagan woodland god with secrets of his own. One will destroy the world; one will save it. Sabine Gillesella has betrayed her people by working as a spy for Duke Aurich, the most powerful man in a fading kingdom. But now she has been cursed with invisibility and her time is running out before she fades away completely. When she meets Anora, a blin... more

The Boy Who Learned to Live

by D.N. Moore

Seventeen-year-old Oliver Mc’Neil has never been outside. Like everyone else in the Fifth City in the year 2085, he and his mother live in an apartment where the air and water are sterile, their food is couriered to them, and all their activities—work, school, exercise, entertainment—are done indoors on sims, machines that simulate life using computer monitors, virtual reality headsets, and holograms. When Oliver wakes up in the middle of the woods drugged and delirious, he has no idea how he... more

The Last Nuclear War

by HAZEM ABDELMOWLA

You wonder why war? But what if you are the war! What will you choose? What will you do for the sake of this world? In the future world, after decades of surviving devastating viral pandemics, the world become a very different world than what we know. Energy sources no longer exist like before. The world become like a compass where it's parts are looking for nuclear influence. A smart child named Mousa was born. he has difficulty understanding the world around him. Why is he treated differe... more

Last Days Of Colbosh

by C. L. Roberts

The year is 2280. The Colonial Earth Systems, a sphere of stars made up of a dozen planets is still recovering from a decade long war with a race known as the Artrans. During the conflict, a nomadic race of aliens once imprisoned by the human military help turn the tide of battle. Due to their bravery and self-sacrifice, the Colonial Earth Systems gives them a world of their own - a planet with an artificial atmosphere generator. When someone sabotages it - Colbosh, an alien mercenary, finds... more

Nora and the Mermaid's Monster

by D.E. Night

Underneath a magical dome of fog in a hidden little town, a mysterious disappearance can only be solved by twelve-year-old Nora Happerdance. Alice in Wonderland meets Hugo Cabret meets Nancy Drew in this whimsical romp through the land of Croswald. Nora has lived all her life in the same little half bedroom above the starlit streets of Belzebuthe, next door to her best friend Evie. Fishing for stars, fighting for space from her six brothers, and exploring farther than they should... But all i... more

After Intelligence: The Custom Soulmate

by Nicole Marie

Innovation shapes humanity, but technology has no soul.

During Cognation Industries’ fall keynote, the arrival of an unimaginable innovation promises to expand the power of the human mind. But not everyone is convinced.

Last semester, Charlotte Blythe uncovered a terrible secret that destroyed her faith in Cognation’s leadership. Given her lingering concerns, she refuses to adopt the newest tech, which places her at odds with her family and classmates.... more

Spinning Fire

by Liv Strom

With the fate of their family resting on a knife-edge, Alexei and Ansa must discover the power that names hold before it's too late. How many bargains can they make before their enemies collect? How many times can a mechanical heart beat before it runs out of steam? Spinning Fire is a second-chance, found family, slow-burn romantasy with dual points-of-view that can be read as part of the Tales of Bones & Roses series or as a stand-alone.

A Cat Called Q and the Magic Globe

by Melody Horrill

A Cat Called Q and the Magic Globe is a whimsical and at times, funny tale that features strong environmental themes. The story follows a ten-year-old girl called Sheri, who embarks on an adventure to save an enchanted world after finding a magical snow globe in a charity shop. The globe acts as a portal - sending her on a treacherous adventure to save the land and its animals with her best friend and Q, a majestic mischievous, sandwich-loving cat. Sheri is forced to draw on her inner courage as... more

Immortality

by David Martorano

Immortality is a gripping and thought-provoking epic that delves into humanity's struggle to define its future in the face of synthetic eternal life. Set in a near-future world where technological advancements challenge spiritual integrity, the novel explores the complex and enigmatic nature of consciousness, the consequences of transhumanism, and the battle to redefine immortality, divinity, and humanity. The story begins in the present day and propels readers into the not-so-distant future, t... more

The Empath Economy

by R M Dark

In the neon-lit metropolis of New Angeles, emotions are no longer just feelings—they're commodities, harvested and sold by the powerful EmotiCorp. Mira Chen, a skilled emotion harvester, believes she's maintaining societal balance until she discovers alarming anomalies in the emotion data. Her search for answers leads her to the Blanks, a secret community experiencing raw, unfiltered emotions, and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the emotion economy. Torn between her d... more

The Garden Tale

by Dr. Bill Senyard

"It’s Gone!” said Hui Fen. “The castle, the elite royal guard, and even the king—all gone. I don’t mean they are no more. I didn’t find any evidence of them ever existing.”

A hand-picked royal team must embark on a perilous mission to counter a devious social media attack that has severely undermined the great king's authority in Garden City. In this thrilling third installment of the award-... more

The Last Fairy Godmother

by Sibylla Nash

The fate of the realms rests on her wings...what can go wrong? Max is a young fairy godmother, fresh out of training. Her first big assignment? Figure out the one true wish of a girl who seems to have it all. If not, Max may be stuck in the human realm forever! Oh, and her own realm might be destroyed as well. No pressure. Follow along with Max on a spellbinding adventure full of mythical twists and turns!

To End the Night

by Lluew Grey

This is the story of Julius Caesar's rebellion, from the crossing of the Rubicon to his death. It is well researched and historically accurate. Except for the Vampyres.

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