Dark Minds features characters with toe-curling actions and plot lines that keep you up at night—or at least leave you wrapped in a disconcerting aura.From the innocently evil to the opportunistic criminal, the mysteries unfold line by line and paragraph by paragraph.Find a safe space to dive into the twisted gray matter of the diabolical and maybe leave a light on tonight…Stories in this collectionAwakeBonfireBackroad Driver's EdNondisc...

Never having the stomach for conflict or confrontation, Oliver Andrews isn't upset about the extended school year in the small town of Fallston. Classroom dilemmas are easier on the nerves than an entire summer with feuding relatives.His parents threaten divorce—and a move back to Chicago which would uproot Oliver from the grandfather and farm he cherishes and rip him away from his only friend in the world.Maybe for good.But when the family's crisis hits a boiling p...

If tonight was your last, who would you write to?26 April 1818In the bustling world of the Regency Season, where matchmaking is as much an art as a social necessity, one magical Dowager is at the heart of it all. With quills poised and potions uncapped, enchantment glides through each storyline, from the newly betrothed to the footman and the lady's maid.As sundown approaches, hastily written letters spill unspoken dreams, hidden sins, and heartbreaking betrayals.

This Spunk and Spice collection celebrates the generation or two that have gone before us. Whether they take center stage in the stories or whether their influence permeates the main characters' decisions and moral compasses, the "more mature" ones in these stories are forces to be reckoned with.From love that stands the trials of life to triumph over impossible odds (and even the occasional counterexample), the wit and wisdom of these characters will make you want to call your gra...

If tonight was your last, who would you write to?26 April 1818In the bustling world of the Regency Season, where matchmaking is as much an art as a social necessity, one magical Dowager is at the heart of it all. With quills poised and potions uncapped, enchantment glides through each storyline, from the newly betrothed to the footman and the lady's maid.As sundown approaches, hastily written letters spill unspoken dreams, hidden sins, and heartbreaking betrayals.

The first volume of Mystery Minutes takes readers on twisted journeys from alligator pits to abandoned carnivals, from too-perfect subdivisions to quiet country ponds.Mystery abounds, and the locals—be they badge-wearing crime fighters or bathrobe-clad old women—won't stop until things go their way… whichever way that may be.And one thing's for sure: You'll never gaze upon a rose garden the same way again.Stories included in this edition:Detective Zane and th...

Need an escape? A brain break from the mundane and daily drama fests? Maybe a visit somewhere "out there" would do you good.From morbid dystopias to misguided futuristic humans, this short story collection is certain to pull your imagination to alternate times and dimensions. If only for a moment.Toss in a bio-engineered, fire-breathing dragon, and what more could you ask for?Stories included in this edition:PracticeOmniAudioViablesOn the...

Portals, Caverns, and Dystopias, Oh, My!Out There Volume 2 is packed with twisted governments, twisted timelines, and more-than-a-little tangled DNA.So grab a beverage of choice and sit back for a few minutes of escape into the other worlds, other times, and other realities.Stories in this collection:The ShadesTest PlotEvery 24 MinutesThe Quest of SoulsThe FracturedAs It Happens

In this second volume of All the Feels, our characters face major life changes and upheaval of their worlds. Whether grappling with rocky relationships or confronting past demons, the choices made will forever change their life trajectories and hopefully forge paths leading to peace and closure.Grab a cup of coffee—and maybe a few tissues—and get ready to enjoy all the feels.Stories included in this edition:Where the Toadstools GrowFuneral ShoesShow and...

From pasta trucks to suspension bridges, quaint town marathons to dusty prairie errands, the third volume of All the Feels highlights characters with giant hearts and hefty doses of moxie.But, more importantly, this collection of short stories brings a tickle of hope and a dose of escape.So, sit back, cozy up, and get ready to immerse yourself in all the feels…Stories included in this edition: Optimists and Pasta Mixes, The Smiley Face Fence on Brookdale Drive, Left...

Welcome to Hijacked Holidays, where not everything comes up candy canes and mistletoe!From unreliable characters to deep, dark family secrets, these not-quite-so-jolly holiday mysteries may make you paranoid about your Christmas dinner guests this year.So, take a break from the baking, wrap up in your favorite blanket and escape into a twisted tale or two.Stories included in this edition:Good HelpOf Family and FlannelAll the Bells and Whistle...

From rogue auction houses to rolling plantations, the second volume of Mystery Minutes presents readers with crimes to solve and twisted intentions to untangle.Follow along in group therapy, relive your high school reunion, and replay classic movies — if you dare.So grab a chair and a steaming cup of a favorite beverage, and settle in for a few minutes of mystery reading.Stories in this collection:Lifetime ValueThe CircleThe Song of Ivory