A world, split into two. Dragons. Humans. Each believe the other is a myth. In a world where women are not allowed to read, live alone, or pursue knowledge, Cor comes across a secret society who predicted the devastation that humankind can no longer ignore. A world away, Atesh studies a mysterious plant, determined to discover what is destroying his home and dragonkind with it. Cor and Atesh must each decide – what will they sacrifice to give their world a chance to survive?A quirk...

Diamondsong is a unique epic fantasy saga told in ten parts.For lifetimes, the Ja-lal have prevented contact with the dangerous fairies of the forest. As tensions grow, those barriers are beginning to crumble. Blending rich worldbuilding with progressive themes, Diamondsong is a tale of power, identity, relationships—and magic.01: EscapeDime has just left her career as a Ja-lal Intelligence agent, ready to roll her own dice. When, instead, she’s acc...

Xelle is sure in her passion for magic, but struggles to find her place within the constructs that enable its study. Night Ivy offers the first verse of a wandering bard’s tale of fancy and fantasy, amidst the spires and shadows of the seven towers of Alyssia.The first book in the fantasy world of Alyssia, featuring plant magic, friendship, and dragons.“Like the plant which informs its title, Night Ivy works slowly, quietly, and inexorably, tracing the complex line...

To heal. to mourn. to redeem. to live.Rogue Artists presents seventeen speculative fiction stories of art used for change, in celebration of the 2022 Origins Game Fair, themed: The Art of Gaming.Featuring: Cat Rambo, C. S. E. Cooney, Sarah Hans, Aaron Rosenberg, Marie Bilodeau, Donald J. Bingle, Michael R. Underwood, R. L. King, Addie J. King, Carlos Herndandez, Daniel Myers, E.D.E. Bell, Tracy R. Ross, Chris A. Jackson, Jason Sanford, Greg...

An eclectic, multi-genre collection of original stories about the power of communication, the magic of writing instruments, and the strength of community, curated to inspire wonder, hope, and joy.Eclectic, imaginative, and unexpected, Community of Magic Pens features forty genre-spanning flash and short stories—including fantasy, humor, science fiction, romance, historical fiction, satire, and mystery—bringing together a rich group of diverse voices from a...

As family and friends are taken from their midst and turned to a life of mindless devotion to their new Master, the creatures of Fayen begin to lose hope. But none of this suffering has reached the peaceful island where Beryl lives with her grandparents. Then when a calm fall afternoon is interrupted by a brutal attack on her family, Beryl is forced to flee the only home she's ever known. As she travels, Beryl discovers who, and what, she really is and how the fate of the world may depend ...

Twenty four short stories, written by E.D.E. Bell between 2014 and 2020. Primarily a fantasy collection - sprinkled with humor, romance, and hope. Stories of wizards, Beatles, and a great many frustrated women.

Bart is just a simple folk trying to get by. With a posse comprisin' of a sparkle-loving horse, an unsettled ghost, and a magic old whiskey bottle, they wander from town to town in search of some needed coin, and maybe a brighter day.Twenty five episodes of whimsey, humor, friendship, spirit – and resilience.

This collection of short speculative tales collects the most inspired unpublished writings of E.D.E. Bell between 2021 and 2025. In these pages wait abandonment and isolation, but also hope, bravery—and love.“Every moment in every story feels real, even the ones involving magic or metaphor. This collection tastes home baked with love, outrage, good intentions, and the need to be seen and appreciated in all our complex, overlapping identities.”—Clara Ward, author of Be the Sea

Gu Non couldn't stop thinking about the magic. They'd lied to her about it. They'd lied to everyone.No one lied to Gu Non.Lord's Dome is a slipstream fantasy about a girl who refuses to believe that the fate of her family is to suffer, the mining elder who must suddenly decide whether to trust this lone girl, and their search for the truth of an enigmatic god while the unyielding everstorm rages overhead.

Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove is an eclectic collection of short stories and flash fiction.Whether there’s an incident at the front desk, something not quite right with the room, a bear stopping in for a beer, or a resolute robot revolt, lives change by the minute within the grounds, rooms, and corridors of the legendary Hotel Stormcove. Lovers meet, witches gather, friends connect, and those in need always find shelter.See you at the reception desk?

Ordinary objects. Extraordinary tales.As Told by Things is a lighthearted, multi-genre collection of short stories and flash fiction, each told from the perspective of an inanimate object.Fun, witty, and full of charm, As Told by Things will capture your imagination—as well as your heart.What objects do you think have stories to tell?