When bodies turn up in the Reed Moore Library's book drops, the library cat, C. Auguste Dupin, goes to work to help librarian Penny Copper solve the mystery.As a library cat, Dupin receives the attention and admiration of the public, as one would expect. He allows his human, librarian Penny Copper, to take care of the mundane business of running the library while he reaps the benefits.Until a body turns up in the large green metal book return in front of th...

In the tradition of Jack Finney and Stephen King, a new tale of small-town horror.An unspeakable invasion has begun in Rainier, Washington, a small town home to bluegrass, homemade cookies, and dirt bike races. Sarah knows Rainier. She grew up in this town, cleaning up its trash, driving the garbage truck through the streets in the early morning hours. She sees what people throw out.Finding a collection of pristine, collectible books waiting for the trash? ...

Parasocial relationships turn paranormal in this story by the author of the Dead Things series.Like and subscribe. Leave a heart. A comment. Content creator Brie knows exactly how much work it takes to make it online. The audience sees the final product. They don’t see negotiating with brands and companies. Reviewing brand deal contracts with her attorney. The meetings with the accountant. It’s a lot more work than people think.And then there are the followers who ...

A simple job turns out more complex in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.Benjamin “Benny” Foster, Captain of the Star Maiden devised the perfect scheme to bypass the quarantine around the world called Dancer. With his partner, the droid OB-IX, he plans for a low-mass, high-value score bigger than almost anything he has attempted before.The trouble with living planets—they unpredictable, and often dangerous, hazards that may thr...

In Poeville, weird things happen all the time.C. Auguste Dupin enjoys snacks, cleaning his fur, and sleeping in the Reed Moore Library where his human, Penny Copper, is the librarian. When Penny's Auntie Dido asks her niece for a favor, Dupin never expected it would turn into a case requiring his considerable deductive skills.After Penny, Dido is Dupin's favorite human. She makes the most fantastic savory sardine crackers. At first, the favor sounds simple: return a diamond...

The search for justice continues on the Moon in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.It isn’t a question of living in space—it’s only a question of how soon you’ll die. Those living down the well on Earth take each breath of clean air for granted along with protection from radiation, access to fresh water, and exposure to potent cancer-causing particles.Cernan fled to the Moon in grief and built an existence around that hole in his heart. Now, afte...

Collecting forgotten treasures becomes unusually challenging in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.My name (at least the one I share) is Fractured Quark. I’m a BOC, Bio-Organic Construct, or meat robot. Android. Evil doll. Take your pick. I tend to stay out of human-controlled space. It’s safer out among the megafauna-sized xenos for a boc.I have one of the greatest collections of original (as in wood pulp) Twentieth an...

The pursuit of justice takes an unexpected turn in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.Roy Leon Decker. A member of the terrorist group, the Forty-Fives. Long rap sheet for acts of terrorism and other crimes on the Earth and the Moon. Hopped a Ceres-bound transport. No extradition treaty between Ceres and the UWG on Earth.It’s Luke Dover’s job to locate Roy and carry out the sentence assigned by the court back on Earth. It’s also his first time on...

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The haunting of Wolcroft House leads to difficult decisions in this story by the author of the Dead Things series.Anthony “Ant” Baker didn’t think much about death—until after he broke his neck. As a ghost at Wolcroft House he watched generations of the family go through their lives. Now, as a ghost possessing a bat, he find himself in a precarious position.Caught between the world of the living and the dead—trapped as a bat—Ant faces challenges he never expected. ...

A road trip takes an unexpected turn into place the other side of reality in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.Sean loves driving out on the open road away from cities and traffic. Out in the desert a man can drive and clear his head without anyone giving him a hard time. Nothing but tumbleweeds and Joshua trees as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, this road trip isn’t a solo drive out to Vegas and peace is left in the rear-view mirror.A re...

A séance turns into murder in this story by the author of the Dead Things series.The walls of Wolcroft House have ears. Big, sensitive ears that pick up the sounds of voices in the halls and chambers. Every house keeps secrets and stories. It holds on to memories. It witnesses the lives—and deaths—of those within the walls.Anthony “Ant” Baker died on these grounds, but he didn’t leave. He’s not alone. Many spirits remain at Wolcroft House, witnessing the new genera...