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Literature & Fiction
Love. An essential and important part of the human experience. And in Feel the Love, editor Mark Leslie takes readers on a journey through the various forms of that powerful emotion. From the heartwarming to the... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Not all ghosts can be laid to rest... Whether you're sitting around a campfire, or staying up late to read -- you'll eventually have to turn off the light, you know -- you'll love these fifteen tales of ghosts, haunted... See More
Anthologies
Many wish for superpowers. But even Superman has his kryptonite. These fifteen stories of super powerful young heroes/heroines demonstrate the humanity possible even among those possessed of great gifts. In this anthology... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Witches. Who doesn't need more witches in their life? These pages contain stories of witches, big and small. There to save a baby's life. Or perhaps a town. Or searching for a helping hand, a friend, or even a very special... See More
Anthologies
Theft. Our reaction to it can vary based on what was stolen. We might crave stolen moments but fear stolen possessions. We might delight in a stolen kiss but feel the loss of stolen time. The thirteen stories in this volume... See More
Literature & Fiction
The passage from real life to an imagined, magical one has fulfilled a childish yearning for many a young person, particularly those who grew up in less than desirable circumstances. Writer and editor Dayle A. Dermatis... See More
Anthologies
Looking for love in all the wrong places? If you love a good romance, your search ends here. These eleven stories hit the heart-shaped target of love that romantics of every age crave, as accurately as Cupid can. Find love... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Kim reigns as the witchy Martha Stewart of her neighborhood coven... until Philippa moves in across the street, with her snooty English pagan heritage and her magical one-upmanship. When the annual Winter Solstice ritual... See More
Literature & Fiction
Is Prince Charming really interested in Cinderella... or are her shoes what really captured his attention? A modern retelling of the classic fairy tale -- with a twist! A "funny (and rather ingenious)" short story (Errant... See More
Mystery
Take stories detailing all the nastiest parts of human behavior, from theft to murder to mayhem, throw in some of the "lesser" darkness that humans can provide during the holidays, and assemble them into one volume... See More
Anthologies
Winter holidays mean lights, decorations, and delicious food. They bring about a sense of joy and a giving spirit that seems more abundant than at other times of the year. This anthology holds a Hanukkah story, two stories... See More
Literature & Fiction
Joy abounds during the Christmas season. A sense of magic threads through everything, and the spirit of make-believe becomes almost commonplace. The authors in this anthology capture that joy with stories marked by fun... See More
Fantasy
Dance with the Fae on the shortest day of the year! On the day of the shortened sun A battle between two kings has begun. The old year dies, and the Oak King rules We celebrate with logs of Yule! But the Holly King is... See More
Literature & FictionMelody wakes to the scent of amber and vanilla -- the cloying scent her ex-lover wore. The ex-lover who escaped the psychiatric hospital... and kidnapped Melody's daughter. Called "a nail-biter" by Publisher's Weekly, "The... See More
Literature & Fiction
Umberto Scolari. Engineer. Thinker. Student to Il Maestro himself: Leonard da Vinci. While da Vinci paints and designs machinery for his patrons, Umberto picks up the slack when someone needs a murder solved, a baby... See More
Literature & Fiction
Superstitions pervade every culture and belief system. Often, the origins of such superstitions elude their practitioners. The seventeen authors in this latest volume of Fiction River create their own superstitious tales in... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Webster defines "obsession" as an "a persistent disturbing abnormal preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling." Obsessions sometimes include a hobby or collection that has gotten out of hand. Other times an... See More
Anthologies
Forget the old adage that cautions against wishing. The sixteen stories in this latest Fiction River contain just the right amount of heart, magic, pathos, and even hope. From a daughter hoping to save her father with a... See More
Literature & Fiction
Nothing compares to a good ghost story. And in Haunted, some of the best short fiction writers in the business explore the many different ways to haunt someone: literally, figuratively, happily, angrily... From a man haunted... See More
Fantasy
Enter the world of Faerie! The summer sun bathes the earth in warmth and light, Faeries dance under the moon at night. Cross through the portal into a land ancient, beautiful, and wild. See the wonders that enticed the... See More
Contemporary FictionMagic sparks and cauldrons bubble; Potions bring love, and curses bring trouble. What if magic could help track down a murderer? Can a young, untrained witch save her people from a dark wizard - and at what cost to herself... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
What if magic were right in front of you every day, but hidden from your sight? For all you know, it is. Maybe the reason you love the tasty creations from the nearby chocolate shop is that one of the ingredients is... See More
Fantasy
A dragon slayer arrives to rescue a threatened town, but the real threat -- and the dragon's true desires -- are not necessarily one and the same. A short-short fantasy story with a wicked twist! "What Dragons Prefer"... See More
Romance
Touch not the cat bot a glove... The MacPherson family crest above the door gives Rachael de Young, genealogist and psychic, an unexpected chill. She doesn't know that by crossing the threshold, her life will change... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Teaching etiquette to a spoiled debutante can be hell... literally. Lilith, the most sought-after debutante trainer in the South, meets her match in Miss Alexandria Pointer-Ashe. A snappy fantasy short story, which includes... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Paranormal cop Miranda Contreau investigates a possible demon attack and gruesome murder. What she finds are six adorable cats and six cute, fuzzy kittens. Related? Surely not... Find out why USA Today Bestselling author... See More
Literature & FictionYou think you're panicking about the e-book revolution? How do you think the print books feel? A funny short story about the end of the publishing world as we know it... Includes BONUS story "If the Shoe Fits." DAYLE A... See More
Science Fiction & FantasyAngrrr Management: four talented guys, yes, and awfully pretty, all of them. And every last one of them was dumber than a post. Had they never HEARD of Robert Johnson? A hilarious short story about 80s hair metal and... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
The woman known as the "Vegan Martha Stewart" learns who her infamous father really is... and their relationship threatens to ruin their respective empires. A funny fantasy short story -- with a bite! -- that shows why USA... See More
