In the small town of Crooked Neck, the townsfolk eagerly await the arrival of the galaxy's two most notorious war criminals.All except one.Months ago, the town's celebrated host, Keonaona Hoʻokano, accepted the duty of housing the dangerous pair.But things have changed. Now that the day is here, Keonaona wants nothing to do with them.As the deadly couple approaches his darkened estate, Keonaona spies from the shadows. His next move will set off a chain of ev...

Kurt Henry is one tough motha. Rides motorcycles. Works construction. And has kicked his fair share of asses over the years.He's also a returning Christian. And he's decided it's time to dedicate himself to God once and for all.But dark forces have other plans for him.Can Kurt escape an enemy who knows all his weaknesses? Or will he lose his soul to the accuser?This Christian horror short story is perfect for those who enjoyed the movie NEFARIOUS or for fans...

Jerimin Icarii's life is in shambles. Once an ambitious young scientist, years of hardship on the streets of his homeworld have transformed him into a desperate man, willing to do anything to get his life back.In his darkest hour, he strikes a deal with the bizarre Queen of the faerie world. Now he's her sole courtier in an abandoned palace, building an impossible device that might just win back the future he thought he'd lost. But the Queen is cryptic, fierce, and strange—and work...

The legend and the lore surrounding the vampire runs deeper than an ocean of seething blood. We love them, fear them, are fascinated and spellbound by their undead existence. Here are thirteen stories of the most dreaded monster in all of supernatural literature.MOVING LINES - A heartsick gypsy con-artist reads the palm of a beautiful vampiress.THE NIGHT KILLERS - A squad of vampire hunters fight to protect the post-apocalyptic remnants of civilization.GROWING SHADO...

Johanna Reinhardt is alone at the outpost when it happens.The Machines have shut down, her husband is gone, and—imperceptibly, but surely—sound is disappearing from the world.What might disappear next?A dreamlike tale from the post-apocalypse.

Doggy fashion designer by day, Dr. Doolittle by night!Vivian Feng has a secret: she can talk to animals. With help from her husband and two fashionable Frenchies, she fosters even the trickiest shelter dogs—while running an online canine couture business and keeping her magical gift hidden from her tech-savvy grandniece.Some hearts need a push. Others get a magical shove.Valentine's Day is coming, and Alanna Lu Feng would rather be ...

They thought they were making changes to the house. But the house was making changes to them.When their construction team discovers a hidden shaft while renovating a clients' home, mother-daughter design duo Evelyn and Erika Ellsworth need an idea, quick.But to Erika's dismay, her flighty mom doesn't just turn the shaft into her pet project: she refuses to let anyone else in on what she's doing.This isn't the first time her mom's gotten obsessive ov...

When her beloved kitty Queen Sophie starts acting odd, Cass turns to a mysterious app to bridge the communication gap.But she soon discovers that no mews is good news…BAD TIDINGS FROM QUEEN SOPHIE is a quick fright perfect for any animal lover who's ever wondered what their pet is trying to tell them.If you're looking for scares that unnerve instead of nauseate, look no further. Horror stories from Danielle Williams lean towards slow-burn scares and the unsettling. ...

It's been over a year since insomniac Chrystine Brown got a full night's rest. So she's astounded—and relieved—when her new sleep music app puts her in a sound slumber and keeps her there.But the app's soothing interface conceals a horrifying secret.A secret that's become a part of her.A secret she may never escape…* * *If you're looking for scares that unnerve instead of nauseate, look no further. Horror stories from Danielle Williams lean towards s...

Down-to-earth mage Will Schafer has her hands full moving into a new house while keeping her mischievous herd of magical goats in line. Meeting handsome gardener Rickert Nash takes the sting out of moving...until his shadowy past comes roaring back to bite him in the butt.Now Will and the herd must step in to save their neighbor from getting mulched—but can a girl and her goats defeat a formidable hunter...or are they all about to buy the farm?Called "a wonderful read!" by ...

Grab a copy of NINE of the wildest and weirdest cat stories that you have ever come across. Fantasy, mystery and true-to-life tales of cat wonder. You will laugh, you will cry, and your cat will wonder if it is time to put you down and call you breakfast."The problem with cats is that they get the same exact look whether they see a moth or an ax-murderer." - Paula Poundstone"After scolding one’s cat one looks into its face and is seized by the ugly suspicion that it underst...

Looking for magic-wielding women with brave hearts, amazing abilities, and a sense of humor? You've come to the right place.Danielle Williams, fantasy fan extraordinaire and author of the inimitable sci-fi epic STEEL CITY, VEILED KINGDOM, brings together three of her favorite heroines in this special value collection that's sure to leave you smiling.WOMEN OF WONDER contains the following stories:THE CAPRAMANCER NEXT DOOR - Down-to-earth mage Will Schafer has her han...