The second year of Fiction Vortex is coming to a close, and we're happier than a leprechaun on a rainbow slide. It has been a fantastic year, and we're capping it off with a strong lineup of stories. We've got alien spies, paper weapons of mass destruction, tired old superheroes, some conspicuous birds, and a twist on Greek mythology. It's one of our best issues ever.FICTION VORTEX:Founded in the 277th year of the Takolatchni Dynasty, Fiction Vortex set out...

A bonus short story featuring Silhara and Martise from Master of Crows.In The Light Within, Silhara of Neith, now known as "the god-smiter," travels as the guest of honor to the winter festival of his father's people.The crow mage who destroyed one god must ignite sacred fires in honor of another. Yet the winter festival only reminds Silhara that the brightest light within him isn't the fire of a deity but the devotion of one woman.A tale of hope and celebration.

An alien invasion comes to one man’s doorstep in the form of a story-creature, followed by death and rebirth in a transformed Earth, in this Tor.com Original science fiction tale from Jeff VanderMeer, the New York Times bestselling author of the Southern Reach trilogy.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A quest to restore a kingdom…Told from the point of view of the Rose Rabbit, a fairy knight, each poem – with various moods, styles and madness – gives you a glimpse into his surreal quest to restore his kingdom and the queen he serves.Explore the unique point of view of this little-understood character through this chap book collection of varying poetic styles.A Doyle Witch Mystery companion book.

On a graveyard star, machines run a deadly tournament and draw humans like moths to a flame with a priceless promise. Partner with an artificial intelligence and fight to the death. Win and receive your heart's desire . . .War veteran Thannarat has sought this hidden world to realize a single goal: bringing back the dead. To fulfill this wish, she joins the game alongside a seductive AI who pledges to give her victory. The tournament is full of lethal secrets—and so is the...

Combustion Hour by Yoon Ha Lee is a story about the eschatology of shadow puppets.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A journey into darkness and back to the light. The Moon makes it look so easy.Winner of the 2016 Royal Dragonfly Book Award, Moon Full of Moons is a collection of poetry about resilience, renewal, and creating a deep happiness in the midst of sadness and ongoing loss.The book is divided into nine chapters, each named after a phase of the moon. Moon Full of Moons describes a journey of survival, empowerment, and a determination to discover a light that has k...

Charging into the teeth of an enemy stronghold Wraith has come to play. Hundreds of guards stand between him and goal, like a pack of wolves hungry to take down a lion. Blood, battle, death and destruction will shake every corridor and corner. Lives will end, ash will sting the eye. The assault on castle Blackblade has begun.Except:Now that the Council Guard were in a good uproar it was time for Wraith to really cut loose.Lavishly appointed by lavishly appointed cor...

An army of men that set about cleaning the moon each month. A cursed queen. A man whose job is to create moons. A love story. A couple overwhelmed by the emptiness of their home. A lonely deity. All these stories - and more - are centered around the theme of the moon and can be found in the pages of The Suicide of the Moon.In this collection of twelve flash fiction stories (super short stories), the moon is portrayed as many things: capricious, rebellious, sad, dangerous, ...

Praise for Elegies of Rotting Stars..."Elegies of Rotting Stars by Tiffany Morris is a gorgeous and visceral collection that takes readers down into the depths of a dark, poetic cathedral. Within, stars bleed and 'flowers drip like meat.' The spiritual meets the unholy, and clouds dance like ghosts in an angry sky. Lush word choices surround every verse, and Morris does an expert job at evoking emotion, whether she's navigating the striking cultural influences of ...

A story doesn't have to be long for it to be engaging and fun. In this collection short stories, Daniel R. Marvello shares fantasy pieces that vary from the dark tension of 'The Rune' to the excitement of brewing a potion in 'Final Exam.' The next time you are resisting the idea of wading into another thousand-page tome, treat your imagination to these short doses of fantasy adventure.

Returning with their third book, Shannon Curry delivers an emotional, raw journey in the form of Mind Song. Filled with the same flowing lines and inspired imagery that readers have come to expect, Mind Song is a rich book full of pain, promise, and power. Touching on subjects such as healing, identity, belonging, and more, there's truly something for everyone within these pages. Hopefully these pieces of prose and poetry will help to set your own song free.