Some doors should never be opened...David Druas is a successful psychologist, with a thriving practice. When he encounters Hans Werner, a client who sees imaginary doors, life takes a dark and unexpected turn.After trying to unravel the delusion, David also notices mysterious doors. Scattered throughout the city, they lead to beautiful, terrifying and dangerous new worlds. But are they real?When Hans Werner is murdered, the evidence identifies David...

Storytelling meets spiritual wisdom in this enchanting collection of tiny fables. As the title suggests, each Microstory is a concise gem, small enough to fit onto a single page of text. Insightful meditation summaries are also included, adding a splash of inspiration to the mix. Since the stories and meditations are all self-contained, MICROSTORIES can be read from start to finish, or by choosing pages at random. Enjoy.

It is a simple principle: repeating a word feeds the mind with that word. So why not carefully choose words you want to feed your mind?Those offered here - in alphabetical order for easy memorization - are not the only ones possible. But this Alphabet offers one approach to applying this principle, together with meditations on each of the words proposed.

Luciel arrives at the City in the Sky, hopeful he can retrieve what he’s lost. All is not as it seems, though, as Neldahl holds many secrets in unlikely places. How many of the city’s curious features are merely the proclivities of Lord Reinstar, and how many speak to conspiracy? The S-rank isn’t sure he wants to know, so it’s a good thing he has plenty to occupy him, like hitting the books, practicing magic, and exploring the labyrinthine halls of the Sorcerer’s Guild. The solution to reg...

A monarch's every choice can lead to destruction.I am Tarlia, the High Queen of Elves and humans, and the rule of Earth is mine.And every path I see, every possible choice, leads to the utter destruction of Elves and mankind.All paths except one.Whatever the cost, I must find this path...

The MicroSFF twitter stories - science fiction or fantasy stories, told in a single tweet of up to 140 characters - have grown quite popular since they first appeared in the spring of 2013. This collection contains one hundred microfictions, selected from the first 140 posted, as well as ten 100-word stories, and one slightly longer short story.

"A neat idea, combining homage to Holdstock with urban fantasy."--LocusThere are kin and there are –kin. There are not many dragons, but there are many who think they are, or want to be, or claim to remember being.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

On a day off, a man decides to go sailing and is caught in a mysterious overpowering current. He is shipwrecked and finds himself on a barren black granite island. It seems deserted and he is trapped when he sees HER. A beautiful wraith that lures him to a remote part of the island. Thinking he will find help, he pursues her, only to be confronted by the terrible secret of the island, a horror that lies waiting.This is another masterfully constructed story by Mikel B. Classen that ...

Once, there was a little red blanket who fell in love with a boy, a gay prince called Raven Dark...

Grunwald Magnusson was always a lonely person, ever since childhood where he struggled to understand people. People were his antagonists. People were always interfering in his life. Why did his father give him this ridiculous name and leave him when he was only five years old? Only his father could tell him what to do with his life. He left him a coded message which took Grun months to decipher. The message was locked in a cabinet under the mirror which Grun was always frightened to look i...

The short story bridges the gap between Flame in the Mist and Smoke in the Sun, diving into the life of Ōkami as he faces the consequences of his choices.Captured and shackled, Ōkami finds himself on the brink of execution, reflecting on his past, lineage, and the pivotal loss of his father which has shaped his life. However, within the confines of his imprisonment, he finds solace in cherished memories and a steely resolve to protect those he lov...

(Non-romance, 5,000-word short story).Two young men stumble into an ancient secret that changes their world.When young King Darok of Coraji uncovers an ancient dragon key, he wonders if the dragon legends about his family are true. With the help of his friend, K'ni, Darok endeavors to discover the truth. Is it possible the dragon blood of the royal family is more than a myth?