Short Story: Havoc Rising
By Brian S. Leon Chapter i Tyre, Phoenicia, 1232 BC As the sun began to set on a pleasant summer’s evening, the sailors made the squat hippoi ship–named for its horse-head masthead–secure at its moorings within the
By Brian S. Leon Chapter i Tyre, Phoenicia, 1232 BC As the sun began to set on a pleasant summer’s evening, the sailors made the squat hippoi ship–named for its horse-head masthead–secure at its moorings within the
Coming August 2023 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
by Erica Lucke Dean I stepped through the door and froze. Over the past several years, I’d spent countless hours in this place—every Tuesday night, pre-pandemic, to be precise—but suddenly, I was unsure of where
Grace through Fire by Jessica Berg is on sale June 13th – June 16th for only $0.99. During a buffalo photo shoot, wildlife photographer Nikki Lancaster snaps a picture of an odd man who later follows
by Sheri Langer “It’s a boy! Ten pounds, six ounces.” A brief pause before the cry that would punctuate the beginning of their life as a family. Ah, there it was. Strong, insistent, and seemingly
by Marlene Adelstein The rental casita that Jesse had found on-line turned out to be perfect. It was furnished, took dogs, and was only a short walk to the old town square. She had put
by Stefanie Spangler “There’s a call for you, dear,” Karen called over the partition that separated Ivy’s desk from the reception area. “Line One.” Who would be calling me directly? Ivy looked down at the
by J. Leigh Trigger Warning for: violence, child abuse, slavery, implied murder, and social injustice. Reader discretion is advised. Fog rolled in. It creeped off the lake with a sentient manner, almost as if it were
When We Were Friends by Nancy Yeager is on sale May 31st – June 3rd for only $0.99. They were best friends. Sisters of the heart. Partners in crime. Until they got caught… Five years
by Mary Fan A Jane Colt Story “Could you come outta there? I wanna see who I’m talking to.” This was a bad idea. Sneaking out of your room in the dead of night and meeting