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Technology at its finest…and its worst. This anthology of cyberpunk stories features futuristic tech that characters take advantage of…or that takes advantage of them. From physical enhancements that empower the user to rogue AIs that seek to mold the world in their own image. From programs that promise wealth to modified working women struggling to survive. Featuring stories by Joseph Sidari, James Pyles, Lincoln Reed, Gem Newman, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Jo Niederhoff, E.V. Smith, and James Rossiter.

When a strange scale is discovered in a nearby lake she regularly swims in, Esther Montgomery panics. How could she be so foolish? After her shoal died from the red tide, she’s been on her own struggling to fit in on land. Shortly after the TV announcement, she receives a strange note from someone claiming to know what she is. Against her better judgment, she goes to the meeting place. That’s when events take a turn for the worse. TW: Dark fantasy with torture and death.

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 19 stories by the following 17 authors: Michael Raff, Antoinette McCormick, Matthew Ross, Charles Kyffhausen, Andrew McAuley, B.F. Vega, Douglas Allen Gohl, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Constantine E. Kiousis, Alexis Cunningham, Katie Jordan, Maya Moes, Jodie Francis, Lori Gaudet, and J.E. Feldman.

A new look at dark fairytales. Akin to the Brothers Grimm, none of these storybook characters are innocent. Cinder Ellah forgets who earned her the crown and pays a hefty price. Kaede’s new love interest weighs heavily on his soul. Olivia won’t give up her firstborn without a fight. The old woman living in a shoe bites off more than she can chew. Lere planned revenge, but contracted love sickness instead. These five stories will have you on the edge of your seat craving a sequel. Stories by Deborah Brown, Jo Niederhoff, Victor Nandi, Jarrett Mazza, and Thea Watson.

Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence. Twelve sci-fi stories featuring androids, cyborgs, and other AI intelligence are within this anthology. Whether AI furthers the advances of society or horrifically brings them crashing down, these characters must navigate alongside technology through their daily lives. Featuring 12 stories by the following authors: John Barackman, David Grimes, Adele Liles, Richard Zaric, Caroline Crews, Diana Parrilla, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Rose McClary, Gray Stanback, Kiera Kearsey, and Alisa Darbinyan.

Not all fairytales have happy endings. That’s the truth. If anything is thought otherwise, be wary. Those people are delusional and live in their own little worlds, always thinking the best of everyone despite the blatant reality surrounding them. Who am I to tell you this? How could I possibly be so judgmental or downright hateful? I live in the real world, sweetheart. Where good doesn’t always triumph evil, the princesses find out their prince charmings are gay, and life keeps moving on whether the lost princess takes back the throne or dies trying. R-e-a-l-i-t-y. Yes, it sucks. ...

A whirlwind of a night leaves Cass with awakened magic and an Alpha mate she doesn’t want. Cass just exited a bad relationship, which pours fuel onto the flames of her insomniac and depressive tendencies. She's unable to resist her hot new neighbor after he protects her, but there's something inhuman about him. After spending a passionate night together, Cass discovers she has changed too. With some guidance from her quirky best friend, they must navigate murky waters while Cass insists she's not ready for a relationship.

I crave immortality. There's only so much knowledge one can consume within a mortal lifespan. For the last five years, I've spent all my funds on vampire hunting. And one is finally in my grasp. The only problem is a master vampire is not far behind him. I end up with far more than I bargained for. This is a horror short story laced with comedy.

A grand competition every thousand years. A quiet fairy dared to participate. What could go wrong? Lenia enjoys her peaceful life out of harm’s way. Until her best friend, Agoni, enters them both in the Crown of Stars competition. The winner will rule the fairies for the next thousand years, though no one has bested the current ruler for three. Considering her own skills to be laughable, Lenia is astounded to make it through the first round. But with it comes a romantic interest far out of her league and a misunderstanding that imprisons her friend. Now she must strive to win the ...

Varshita has guarded a famous library for centuries. After vampirism stole her original role as guardian of an ancient city, the coin flipped and she became the hunted. Unsure how to survive, she searched for the legendary library and unintentionally became its guardian. People with nefarious intentions came seeking knowledge and used it to annihilate entire races and kingdoms. The trauma from her own ostracism paired with second-hand guilt of aiding genocide drives Varshita to hide the library from existence. But nothing can remain secret forever.

London, Year 1554. Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen, faces execution on February 12th. In a twist of events, Queen Mary pardons her and spirits her away to live a harsh life in the Americas with a new husband. Devastatingly shipwrecked before their destination, foreign winged creatures kill most of their remaining crew. After narrowly avoiding a public death, will Jane end up dying in unknown lands? She didn't get this far to let a second chance at life slip through her fingers without a fight.

Enter a post-apocalyptic world plagued by zombies, vampires, and dragon shifters. Dragon shifters are hunted and harvested for their blood to create a "cure all" vaccine. Many vaccinations go horribly wrong and the rich populace retreat into secure areas named sectors, leaving everyone else to fend for themselves. Despite the apocalyptic environment, several survive, but with new challenges at every turn, there's no promise of seeing the next sunrise. In the right place at the right time, Kezia takes a mentally handicapped redheaded woman under her wing. Scarcely surviving the sectors and ...

Real historical events, but with dragons. These tales highlight important events in our past with the strong influence of dragons. Why did the Library of Alexandria actually burn? Did miners really give up the search for gold because of a shortage? What was Genghis Khan’s true secret to forming a successful empire? Many more await in the eleven stories within. Featuring stories by Toni Mobley, Damascus Mincemeyer, Cherie Lynae Cabrera Suski, A.K. Stuntz, R.C. Capasso, J.R. Rustrian, Mackenzie Stapleton, John Greville, Clint Foster, Jo Niederhoff, and J.E. Feldman.

In this post-apocalyptic anthology, nothing matters except survival. In a world full of humans pitted against each other, how can there be anyone left to trust? Features sixteen stories of survivors tragically struggling to live in societies turned upside down. Even when the end arrives, life finds a way. Stories by Kortney Gallagher, Stephen Scott Whitaker, Aaron P. Hansen, Anastasia Arellano, Robert Allen Lupton, Ryan Priest, S.O. Green, Peter VanGelderen, Kris Ashton, Wolfgang Potterhouse, Andrew Ronzino, Jarrett Mazza, Barend Nieuwstraten III, H.R.R. Gorman, and Douglas Allen Gohl.

There is more after death. When Maya dies as a young child, she trains in Heaven with her guardian angel. She wants to earn her wings and become an Archein: a warrior angel. Her greatest wish is to discover the location of Zephon where exiled traitors find refuge. Such a feat would put her on the same playing field as her boyfriend and could make her irreplaceable to the Archangels. Not everything is as it seems. Maya’s boyfriend commits a First-Tier crime and an Archangel zeroes in on her with foul intentions. Two deaths force her guardian angel’s hand and he sends her through a one-...

She’ll do anything to save her son from the Fae King. Norica fell in love with a Fae prince and they married, but her happily ever after fell short. After her son was born, the old Fae king was murdered and a brief fight for the throne ensued. Her husband ended up being the victor and was crowned king, but at the cost of her trust and their marriage. Determined to protect their son from becoming like his treacherous father or from an untimely death, they escape from the Fae realm. Under disguises, Norica keeps them on the move and trusts very few. It’s not a healthy life, but at least ...

All proceeds from sales go directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Every copy purchased is one to step closer to saving a life. Choosing a charity very close to her heart, international bestselling author J.E. Feldman presents a dark collection of poetry addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and anger in order to raise awareness and funds to continue providing free help to those in need. Become someone's bright light in the dark by joining the cause for only $0.99 today!

Part of a series of five books revolving around the Vampire Cassandra Avocet and her old flame, Werewolf Lord Lewis Durmoth, as they try to help the new young queen bring order to their lands. Five-Star Review: "Virthrandel was a story I enjoyed thoroughly. I experienced freshness and originality in it through the words of the author. The title corresponds to a fantastic realm where the action develops. There is rich description, which I really liked, that makes you feel like you know this place and drags you deeper to the story. Main character is a mysterious, tough, female vampire that ...

The prequel to a series of five books revolving around the Vampire Cassandra Avocet and her old flame, Werewolf Lord Lewis Durmoth, as they try to help a new young queen bring order to their lands. Cassie has a long reputation of killing for justice. When her world is thrown into a war with a vindictive sorceress, she is willingly on the front lines. While there, she befriends Prince Hywen and his best friend, Lord Louis, who always disobey orders but get things done. Together, they face down the threat to their homes and hope they survive.

Middle-aged Mara runs her own coffee shop downtown where human customers aren’t allowed. When one slips past the wards and sees Zeni, her Faerie assistant, things go south. Religious fanatics kidnap Zeni and burn the shop to the ground. It’s the witch trials all over again. With the help of her handsome boyfriend and a fellow shop owner, will Mara be able to save her friend in time?