Webster defines "obsession" as an "a persistent disturbing abnormal preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling."Obsessions sometimes include a hobby or collection that has gotten out of hand. Other times an obsession can drive a person to invent something new, cure a disease or attempt to right a great wrong. And at other times, obsessing can send a person down a dark and disturbing path.Obsessions can be healthy; can be born out of love and t...

Read a story per day from the end of November to January first...or binge the entire collection. Stories that center around holidays from American Thanksgiving and Black Friday to St. Nicholas Day, Hanukkah to Boxing Day, and of course, the worldwide biggies, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Award-winning and bestselling writers like Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Robert Jeschonek, and 28 others explore holidays in three different genres--mystery, romance, and light fantasy.

Praise for Joe Cron:"Joe Cron might know more about art in general than just about any one person I know."--Dean Wesley Smith, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, issue 13"The author skillfully manages the difficult task of writing an animal fantasy that is neither anthropocentric nor whimsical. The story's conclusion is emotionally satisfying without denying the reality of the characters' plights."--Victoria Silverwolf, Tangent OnlinePraise for Joe's story, "...

ulphouse Fiction Magazine specializes in strange and weird and head-shaking stories. But in among the strange stories lurk some really, really strange stories that seem to push limits no one else thought to push.So, we plucked those stories out and put them in these pages.Who could pass up the David H. Hendrickson story "The Short Life and Horny Times of a Teenage Mantis"? Or "The Men Without Heads Join a Health Club"?The ten stories in this unique volume prove that...

Praise for Joe Cron:"Joe Cron might know more about art in general than just about any one person I know."--Dean Wesley Smith, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, issue 13"Congratulations, Mr. Cron. You've done what few have been able to do, get an audible reaction to a joke."--Keith West, Amazing Stories"The author skillfully manages the difficult task of writing an animal fantasy that is neither anthropocentric nor whimsical. The story's conclusion is emotio...

When you ask a bunch of professional writers to send in stories to a Pulphouse Fiction Magazine anthology called Snot-Nosed Aliens, you get a bunch of really, really strange stories. Perfect.Known for high-quality fiction and off-the-wall stories, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine’s first fully original anthology delivers both. Head-shaking laughter, biting themes, and more out-of-this-world aliens than should be allowed.Thirteen professional writers. Thirteen wonderful stories. A...

When you ask a bunch of professional writers to send in stories to a Pulphouse Fiction Magazine anthology called Snot-Nosed Aliens, you get a bunch of really, really strange stories. Perfect.Known for high-quality fiction and off-the-wall stories, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine's first fully original anthology delivers both. Head-shaking laughter, biting themes, and more out-of-this-world aliens than should be allowed.Thirteen professional writers. Thirteen wo...

Fantastic detectives come in many forms, from dogs to elves to eggs. (Yes, eggs.) And fantastic detective stories come in all mystery subgenres, from cozy to hard-boiled. (Remember. Eggs.) All of these forms and subgenres combine to create one of the most delightful additions to the Fiction River anthology series. With stories featuring New York Times bestseller Kevin J. Anderson’s popular zombie detective Dan Shamble and USA Today bestseller Dean Wesley Smith’s most beloved character, Pok...

Joy abounds during the Christmas season. A sense of magic threads through everything, and the spirit of make-believe becomes almost commonplace.The authors in this anthology capture that joy with stories marked by fun, goofiness, touching sentiment, and even some sweet romance.This light-hearted holiday book brings smiles and even a giggle or two and ushers in a very joyous holiday season.Includes:"The Magic Cat of the Hidden Springs Inn and Spa" by Kari Kil...

Love. An essential and important part of the human experience. And in Feel the Love, editor Mark Leslie takes readers on a journey through the various forms of that powerful emotion. From the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, these eighteen talented writers brilliantly capture the concept of love. Comforting and thoughtful, uplifting and warm, these stories might just restore your faith in humanity.Table of Contents“Thief” by Michael Kowal“Death’s ...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up nineteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." —Tangent Online o...

Rachel Lake's mother, Suzanne, suffers an untimely death. But is she really gone?In the wake of her mother’s death, Rachel has no time to grieve in peace as an unseen entity launches her on a spiraling descent into terror. Rachel feels the presence of her mother, reassuring her that everything will be all right, but there's more—bizarre, terrifying mental images she can't explain. To Rachel’s horror, people begin dying. By her hand. Through episodes of terrifying possession, she is...