It's not about the destination...What’s your favorite story? Does it have a hero who slays a dragon and saves a princess? Or a child of prophecy destined for greatness? Well, my favorite story is a little different. It’s the tale of a witch who travels the world, seeking nothing in particular. With no quest of her own, she’s free to wander wherever the wind takes her, adding a few pages to the story of whomever she meets before setting off on her next adventure. At the end of her travels, ...

After her bitter divorce from a globe-trotting magnate, thirty-two-year-old Vivienne Hart vanishes from every society page—only to reemerge as "Vera Lane," a low-profile design consultant at Regalia International, the world's richest jewelry powerhouse. Unbeknownst to all but her closest ally, she is in fact Regalia's secret CEO and the reigning "Queen of Jewels," heir to an empire built on diamonds and dynastic intrigue.Stepping into Regalia's glittering flagship boutique, she coll...

A gentle and beguiling tale of a young witch's travels, based on a best-selling light novel series.Ever since she was a little girl reading books of magic and adventure, Elaina has dreamed of following in the footsteps of her childhood idol, the witch Nique, and living a life of travel. Now a full-fledged witch herself, Elaina sets off on a journey without a destination, wandering far and wide to see the world. With each new place she sees and person she meets, Ela...

This book was born from all the observations and situations that I have seen repeated over and over again since the beginning of my career as an IT consultant 17 years ago, and that cause a lot of trouble to many people.One of the common points of almost all the projects I was involved in was the lack of anticipation of problems and long-term vision.Also, one of the constant difficulties that is often encountered is correctly estimating the workload to be done on a project ...

It isn’t often that our Wandering Witch extends her stay in one place. But when she does, you can bet there’ll be a host of quirky new encounters to bring the story to life! Within the walls of this enigmatic city, we’ll meet a socially awkward girl, obsessed with the occult; an ethereal beauty said to stalk the halls of a haunted house; the owner of an upscale restaurant, and his eccentric customers; a refined young lady fresh off her musical debut; a malicious Mist Witch who steals peopl...

"No. Everything that comes out of your mouth is a lie. Say one truth. I dare you to tell me one truth.""I love you.""No, you don't. Say something else.""I can't live without you.""Shut up, you bastard. How can you say you love me when all you ever do is hurt me?"He did not answer. He never did when she asked the one question that terrified them both: what happens when the man who ruined your life decides you are the only thing he cannot lose?...

Nova, a girl who prefers solitude, unexpectedly meets a friend who draws her into new experiences. Through fleeting days and quiet moments, shaped by the rhythms of the natural world, she slowly rediscovers hope, connection, and the simple joys that give life its breath.A quiet, nature-infused novella about friendship, resilience, and self-discovery.

Inspiring, thought-provoking, and life-altering,Cay Azuré’s poetry empowers and uplifts.From accepting only the best, true love and tossing aside the false to finding your place in the ever-expanding vastness of the universe, Exuberance finds beauty in the world and within humanity.About the AuthorCay Azuré is of Creole descent, being born and raised in Greenville, SC. He was born with the trait of empathy. Wanting to help others in the most positive of ways...

A summer deluge sparks a steamy obsession between a digital artist and a seductive painter, leading to erotic nights with a threesome twist.Approx 10k+ words

You may not have ever seen them, but you know them: Bigfoot, Mothman, chupacabras, the Jersey Devil, and Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Cryptids exist everywhere around the world on land, in the air, and under the water.Some creatures are recent discoveries; others date back centuries. But where did they come from? What is their hidden history?Collected in this anthology are twenty short stories featuring a wide variety of cryptids as well as the cryptozool...

Azure Rose wanted to start small for their first anthology, with a collection of ballads telling tales about characters you the reader might relate to in some way or another. Interpretation is entirely up to you how these characters and their struggles relate to you as you read their stories that you will not have heard before. Each character in these ballads is special in their own way just like you the reader are special. To all who read these ballads the idea to bring joy and maybe even...

The Most Important Meal of the Day… is Weird. Why so glum, friend? Are you feeling fatigued? Logy? Knackered? Do you require sustenance? A boost of energy to reinvigorate your existence? We have good news for you, then: The Bravest, the Newest, the Weirdest… now in edible form! Delivered directly to your body-meat, rich in nutrients and portion-sized! BRAVE NEW WEIRD returns for its third year, once more showcasing the robust health of the international Weird Fiction scene.