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DEZUN

by DANIEL HOU

n the annals of an inconceivably distant age, humanity is scattered amongst the stars, branching off into new, distinctive forms of society. Centuries have passed since Earth was reduced to nothing more than a sheen of crumbling dust, its remnants slowly drifting apart through the dead expanses of space. First to rise from the ash anew is the civilization of Stolis, boasting the power of an artificial star that defies the very principles of mankind's existence. It radiates immense energy but ... more

Weakling

by L.I.T. Tarassenko

A geeky highschooler develops superpowers and is recruited to an international peackeeping unit at the same time as struggling with mental health problems. *** Gonzalo Lopez, nicknamed 'Weakling' by his bullies, is just a normal teenager except that he has superpowers. Ever since that fight with Bill Jackson where his powers first manifested and he broke his attacker’s hand by accident, everything has been spiralling out of control. Now all of a sudden he’s getting invited to parties... more

Stranger in the Valley

by Gregory Haley

As a former soldier, A.J. is used to seeing dead bodies, but he's never seen the kind of mutilation of a dead sheriff he discovers while hiking through this rural Oregon valley. Being suspected of murder is the least of his new problems, though. To gain his freedom, A.J. must find the true killer, but nothing about Mystic Valley makes sense. His main suspect is a crooked werewolf, the beautiful town doctor is nearly 700 years old, and there's a suspicious young Dwarf who seems determined to cut ... more

EMA

by Aian D. Grey

EMA is futuristic fable illustrating the potential impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and society.

Cleo McCarthy Time Travel and Other Impossible Things

by Mike Poeltl

The first time Cleo feared for her life was when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s at 23. The second time is when she discovered she could travel back in time at 24. While she is offered guidance from fellow time traveler Franklin, she is plagued by a fragmented message transmitting through white noise. Cleo’s best friend Bobby, a physicist, is recruited to help her and Franklin make sense of what’s happening, but despite their successes, Cleo’s constant jumping backward in time... more

Hecate's Labyrinth

by Michael Lightsey

It begins with the kidnapping of a young witch. But Helena's no ordinary witch — she's the Russian president's daughter. Dimitri, the Georgian soldier who abducted her, has only one thing on his mind — end the war between Russia and Georgia, even if it means using his lover as leverage. And his desperate plan just might've worked if the witchcraft goddess hadn't sent them through a time portal to battle with a medieval nightmare god. HECATE'S LABYRINTH is a kaleidoscopic tale of star-crossed lov... more

Eloia Born

by Britta Jensen

Winner of the Writer's League of Texas 2019 YA Discovery Prize! A girl who's lost her mother. A boy learning about love. Both with a secret neither knows about and a journey that could tear them apart. When half-sighted Leanora catches her father committing an unspeakable crime she is forced to flee her village with her blind best friend, Dex. Together they seek answers to the Mists that caused disabilities in many communities on their planet. The journey of discovery isn't without hardship.... more

The Goodness Potion and its Side-Effects

by Joe Dawson

There's good and bad in everyone. Except Tom. Tom used to think his life was pretty ordinary. Just another orphan, sleeping in the cellar of his uncle's pub with plenty of mice to chase. But then things started to change, both in the land of Boden-Rine and in young Tom's heart, after a stranger from a far-off land spun him a story of deadly adventure and world-ending peril. Oh, and something about a baby fourteen years ago drinking a potion with the power to make a person either wholly good or b... more

Tomorrowville

by David T. Isaak

Toby Simmons has a silly—and self-induced—accident in 2008. He wakes up in 2088.

The skies are clean, but the rich-poor social gulf has widened. The biggest industries are entertainment and the prison system. Taxes have been cut — because the main source of government revenue is the confiscation of property. Many new, designer recreational drugs are legal, and many other drugs are mandatory. And while the US leads the world in cosmetic surgery, in most technologies Ame... more

Qualia Nous, Vol. 2

by Michael Bailey

A literary blend of science fiction and horror edited by Michael Bailey. This second volume of the award-winning Qualia Nous series contains short stories, novelettes, and poetry from established authors and newcomers from around the world. Featuring the imaginations of Chuck Palahniuk, Stephen King, Eugen Bacon, Josh Malerman, Cynthia Pelayo, Lee Murray, Eric LaRocca, Gabino Iglesias, Linda D. Addison, Zoje Stage, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Gary A. Braunbeck, and more, with artwork throughout ... more

Ritual Income

by B. L. Brown

Grieving the loss of her mentor, formerly wicked witch Milla retreats to St. Augustine, Florida to run her antique store in peace. But the Coven for the Regulation and Oversight of Witches has other plans for the Witch of the Demesne. Saddled with a new apprentice, and a witch sent to investigate her, Milla must defend St. Augustine from a horde of MLM Huns and life-force-sucking magickal threat while avoiding grudges from her past life that refuse to die.

The Obsidian Dragon

by Angel G.T.

Aribeth Mitchell is an ordinary student at Cambridge University, or so she thought. From the charming old villages, nestled in the Japanese Alps, to the mystical Egyptian Desert, Aribeth will have to deal with a world wrapped up in greed, wrath, lust and hypocrisy, where love is stained in blood and lies, and where evil also might have a beating heart. Mighty fights, mythical and mystical creatures and entwining loves await her in an adventure that will change her life forever. "To thee, I give... more

The Lost Expedition: The Dream Rider Saga, Book 3

by Douglas Smith

The thrilling conclusion to the multi-award-winning trilogy.

Will is the Dream Rider, the superhero who can walk in our dreams but never in the streets of his own city. Case is his girlfriend, a survivor of those streets who hears voices that warn her of danger. Fader, her brother, is very good at disappearing.

In The Hollow Boys, they defeated a body swapper and a witch to save the world. In The Crystal Key, they battled warring cults to protect... more

GAWAIN: A Year To Live

by W Ryan Kaufman

At Christmas, young Gawain suddenly finds his world rocked to the core, as the ghostly Green Knight condemns him to die in one year. After giving his solemn vow to fulfill this sentence, desperate young Gawain sets out to make the most of the short time he has left... But how do you live when a death sentence hangs over your head? This bold new interpretation of the Green Knight poem remixes well-known Arthurian legends to tell a surprising story. If you like old tales with new twists... more

On the Island of the Mad Magician: An Interactive Tale

by Eric Grissom

When a mysterious old man arrives at your family's Inn, you find yourself suddenly stranded on a strange island. Armed only with your wits and a crystal pendant, you must uncover the island's enigmatic secrets or risk being marooned on its sandy shores forever. Destiny lies in your hands - choose wisely!

Over 40 Possible Endings

This book is written in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" and "Endless Quest" style, where your decisio... more

The Echo of Stars in Water

by Claire E. Jones

“Like the ocean, her feelings were temperamental, vast, and overwhelming at times…” After losing her mother, her powers, and her left arm in a devastating storm four years ago, our grieving heroine has been struggling to find stability for herself. Her blessing was miraculously restored a few months ago, yet she still feels consumed by the weight of her heartache. Join her in this gripping story where she is sent on a harrowing journey to another kingdom, encounters enemies from a hostile ... more

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