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ECHOES IN DARK PLACES

by L.F. Shelly

Beneath the surface of small-town life lies a darkness waiting to be uncovered. Echoes in Dark Places is a collection of thirteen chilling stories that peel back the familiar façades of quiet communities to reveal the terror lurking within. From a forgotten well that guards a horrifying secret to a snow-covered field where something unnatural waits to drag the unsuspecting under, each story delves into the eerie unknown hiding in plain sight. Ghostly apparitions, vengeful spirits, and malevolen... more

The Fairy Godmother's Tale

by Robert Marks

All fairy tales have an origin… Elisa is the daughter of a humble book binder, living on a secluded island kingdom in the Baltic Sea. As she turns fifteen, she discovers she is something far greater – a fairy godmother, able to know anybody’s wish and grant it. But when a wish-granting goes horribly wrong, everyone and everything Elisa loves is destroyed. Thus begins her long penance – one that will draw her into a conflict that will define the world of fairy tales as we know it…

A Tarot Prophecy and Other Stories

by Stephen Tallevi

This anthology is a treasure trove for those who relish dark and haunting tales. From a séance that leads to a horrifying manifestation to a peaceful cemetery that harbors an ancient evil, each of the stories in this volume are sure to send shivers down your spine. "A Tarot Prophecy and Other Stories excels in keeping readers engaged and on edge. A must-read for horror enthusiasts" - Literary Titan. "A darkl... more

Unmagical: a witchy mystery

by Jenn Lessmann

Cate the Cursed has never been able to make magic work for her. She’s about to give up and embrace her unmagical life when her father disappears. Finding out what happened to him might be the key to understanding her missing Gift… and saving their community from discovery.

Emissaries (Stars' Edge: Nel Bently Book 6)

by V. S. Holmes

Samsara’s dead have chosen Nel. And the cacophony calls for justice. Archaeologist Dr. Nel Bently has never been farther from home. With a tenuous ceasefire from Lin’s rebellion force and genocidal Harris behind electrobars, Nel dares to hope she might finally return to Earth. But the nagging whispers that dogged her flight are much, much louder. Nel is no stranger to giving a story and voice to the dead, but she never thought it would be so literal.

With the ghostly cacop... more

Aurora Ascending

by Dennis Ideue

In 2552, the United Terran Federation governed the world, and Commander Elliot Greyjoy was a highly decorated officer and leader of a special operations hostage rescue team. But when the aliens from the planet Aether land on Earth for First Contact, Elliot faces a new challenge as he tries to protect his world from the Aetherians. As the story unfolds, we meet Aurora, an orphan from Detroit who bears a striking resemblance to the Aetherian Princess Ember Peregrine. When Ember is assassinated an... more

Palpable Voice

by MARCUS VAN DER ERVE

Palpable Voice is a gripping blend of speculative fiction and thriller, set in a world where AI is not just a tool, but a mentor guiding humanity through an unprecedented era of transformation. Florentine Fischer, an American anthropologist, becomes a pivotal figure on the world stage as she navigates treacherous political landscapes and dangerous conspiracies. Backed by cutting-edge AI and her unique U-D model, Florentine is recruited by the German Chancellor to help lead a swift transf... more

Backup: A Cyberpunk Techno Thriller

by Guy-Roger Duvert

Cheating death is easy. Escaping the system is not. In the near future, immortality isn’t just a dream—it’s a business. And Backup, a global tech giant, holds the monopoly. By routinely uploading their memories, personalities, and every essence of who they are, the company's clients can cheat death, waking up in a new clone body after they die. But immortality comes with a price—one only the wealthy can afford. Aiden Romes is a by-the-book cop, guided by his strict moral compass, qualities... more

Engraved on a Heart of Flame

by Claire E. Jones

After he survived a near-fatal accident at the sacred fire temple and was forced to remain at home while his loyal guard journeyed to restore his powers, our struggling hero is warring with his inner monsters as the pressure continues to increase. Join Rakhmet in this provocative story where he tries to find his way to redemption, but only ends up making things worse. Will he learn his lessons, or continue down a path of destruction? Each novel of this eight-book series will focus on the b... more

Blood Falls

by Anna McCluskey

Trevor and Sister Margaret work for the Vatican as warrior mage librarians, but when the mage world discovers the existence of cryptids, they are sent as human emissaries to an annual cryptid summit. They soon discover that there is a large portion of the cryptid population that wants to wipe humanity from the world, and they intend to start with the humans right in front of them.

The Zygan Emprise

by Y S Pascal

Singularity Channel viewers may recognize Hollywood actress Shiloh Rush who plays Ensign Tara Guard in the sci-fi TV series Bulwark, but nobody knows Shiloh is leading a double life. Haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her beloved older brother, Shiloh hopes to track him down by following in his footsteps as a secret agent for the Zygan Federation, an intergalactic empire still hidden from Earth. During this quest, Shiloh and her British co-star William "Spud" Escott, also a Zygan agent, ... more

In The Garden of Light and Shadow: The Chronicles of Ada St. James

by Cerece Rennie Murphy

Light and Shadow Blurb: 4000 years ago, a rebellion in the Ever brought angels to live among us. At first, they were worshiped as gods. But that was not enough. And in their hunger for power, Evil claimed their hearts and made them demons. Lilavois St. James rose to fight them. As a member of the Sisters of Light, she swore an oath to use the magic of the moon to battle the demons and defend humankind. Until one day, she met a demon and fell in love. And I was born. ... more

5028: Sonata of Fate

by GARRETT MELICK

The galactic year is 5028. Gods wage war over the fate of the Milky Way, as its inhabitants fight for their right to live. The Soulless, thrall of the god, Hilos, threaten to wipe out all sentient life, while the Celestials, chosen of the gods Cleva and Solvemos, take the front lines to stop them. William Ortell, a young man from Furelle is chosen as a successor to Vale, a powerful Celestial of years past whose magic was unparalleled. Together with his friends and the crew of the Blue Sparrow... more

Planet of the Cats

by Hans Ness

The cats have overthrown the hoomans! Rolo comes to Earth to find his ancestors, but the giant cats throw him in the pound. He escapes and hides on a circus airship, where he meets Ailey, an odd girl with a troubled past. She offers to help Rolo find his people in the mythical city of Zorx if he helps her run away from Earth. But bounty hunters are on their tail—a black cat and her ape goons. With the help of a fortune-teller elephant and a one-eyed alley... more

Awakening

by Hafdis Hafsteins

Four Elements. Four Land Wights. Four Teens. One Destiny: To Prevent Ragnarök. When Freydís, a fourteen-year-old Icelandic girl, has a close encounter with a Nixie, a mythical creature. It sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of her and her brother Viktor's elemental powers. Freydís is the wielder of earth's elemental powers, and Viktor can control fire. They soon discover that their elemental powers are intertwined with a dangerous threat that threatens to engulf Asgard... more

Strike The Lilac Scent

by H. C. Turk

In this humorous SF adventure, three space witches kidnap a supernatural teen who will help them make a visionary journey to release an outlawed AI imprisoned in the past.

In the 23rd century, Earth Nations United harshly governs the world, its great weapon AI. But when the AI starts helping the populace regain their freedom, ENU electronically contains it. To save itself, the AI manages to send its container back in time where it is mistaken for a genie’s bottle.

Former ENU... more

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