Short Story: Lucky Man September 1, 2023 427 by Kelly Stone Gamble The storm was a day away, but the cold winds of its impending presence bit at Helen’s cheeks and brought tears to her eyes. She hurried across the tarmac and up the steps of the waiting transport turning one last time before boarding. A cold and gray December. Tomorrow everything changes. She
Short Story: What Kate Wants August 30, 2023 323 by Barbara Conrey Here’s the thing: my story’s not about an eleven-year-old kid who is so gutsy she beats the shit out of cancer. My story’s about a kid who already knows the ending and just wants to get to the last page. Think about it. Think about your dog if you’re lucky enough to
New Release: As Though You Were Mine August 29, 2023 375 Special Release Day Kindle Price: $2.99 Grab your copy today! Julie Mercer donated her eggs to help her brother and sister-in-law conceive via in-vitro fertilization, never expecting a few years later, she would have to take full responsibility for those children after they lose their parents in a car accident. Julie never wanted kids of
Preorder: Ragtown August 28, 2023 747 Ragtown is now available for preorder! Reserve your copy today! Helen Carter lives in the back seat of her father’s Model T in the harsh Nevada desert, surrounded by thousands of desperate souls trying to endure the hardships of the Great Depression. When her father dies while working on the Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, she
Short Story: Wanting to Be a Cow August 25, 2023 429 by Karen Winters Schwartz “Drive me,” Alveta said to her mom while she ate Sugar Pops with the fresh milk Daddy had just brought in from the barn. Her mom’s mouth was hidden by the rim of a coffee cup and all Alveta received in response was the one eyebrow. Alveta added quickly, “Please. Please
Cover Reveal: Mary Not Broken August 23, 2023 221 Coming October 2023 In 1930s Mississippi, Mary Johnson hates the oppressive heat, working on her family farm, and having to attend her minister father’s church several times a week. But she loves Mason Carter, her musician boyfriend. Both fantasize about living the high life up north in the big city. When William Bevers, a wealthy
$0.99 Sale: Get a Room August 23, 2023 373 Get a Room by Casey Dembowski is on sale August 23rd – August 27th for only $0.99. Brian Hawkins has had the worst year. He watched his girlfriend marry another man, lost his job and his apartment, and after a summer under his parents’ roof, has taken refuge with his younger sister. A quiet few
Short Story: Traveling with Cousin Rose August 21, 2023 384 by Claire Matturro “Hey, Birdie, let’s go to Atlanta,” my cousin Rose said over lunch. “I need to run an errand.” She jumped up, yanked open her junk drawer, tugged out a Tupperware box, and dropped it on the table. Crisp green $100 bills spilled out. “Are they real?” I asked. “Of course they’re real. Earl’s
Short Story: The Temple of the Whale August 18, 2023 351 by Karissa Laurel Late in the morning I find Terren in our palm tree shelter, packing his few possessions: his bone knife; a collection of coral carved into various whale poses; a square of cloth he uses as a blanket on rare, cool evenings; a flask of water; a day’s supply of food, enough to
Short Story: More Than Figments August 16, 2023 410 by Michael Meyerhofer Never answer the door when it’s raining. In fact, if your goal is to get away from the noisy bustle of Lyos (not to mention the reek of the Dark Quarter) by moving to a little cabin on the plains, miles from anything that won’t kill you, it’s best to never answer
