Cuts & Catastrophes
The finest cuts of meat aren't just for eating-they are the fuel for a quest. But what happens when the butcher's own foundation begins to fail?Dardrad, North Pointe Common Towne's gruff yet gentle dwarven butcher, has a unique purpose: to "feed the quest." Guided by the shop's magic, he expertly uses his gift to "sink" into the earth, traversing continents in a single candlemark to retrieve fantastical provisions-from Stone-Ram Flank to Mossbear Filet-each offering a subtle, timely aid to travelers.Beneath his shop, Dardrad and his wife have sculpted a luxurious, hidden warren, a masterpiece of dwarven rock-shaping art. But their sanctuary is built on a secret: the ancient shame of a catastrophic architectural failure that drove them from dwarven society years ago.Now, that past is literally catching up.As his neighbor, Alred the dry goods storekeeper, begins to slip away from the town's magical hold-drawn by the cryptic pull of Llewel's mysterious restaurant-Dardrad's connection to the earth falters. Small, unsettling tremors begin to shake the town square. What starts as a series of cozy catastrophes-from overly perfected food to the unnerving stillness of the ground-soon threatens the very stability of North Pointe.To save the town and its magic, Dardrad must confront the one thing he swore he'd never touch again: the foundational rock. He must stop being the butcher who runs, and become the architect he failed to be, or risk losing the only home he has ever truly known.A heartwarming tale about facing a foundational flaw, embracing a hidden identity, and proving that sometimes, the only way forward is down.
The Man Who Sat on the Wrong Bench
Cullen is a man of simple needs: a perfect cup of tea, a reliable kettle, and a deep mistrust of his own knees. Living in a quiet valley in Wales where the highlight of the week is bin day, he never asked for adventure. But the land does not ask for permission.When his lawn literally unzips itself to reveal a very small, very angry subterranean warrior, Cullen's life of "gentle underwhelms" comes to a violent end. He soon finds himself caught between a fierce warrior named Sigrun, a group of bumbling tiny men, and a massive, supernatural wolf at his door. His house, it turns out, sits directly on top of an ancient "Sentinel anchor"-a device that has just rebooted after a thousand years, displacing his entire valley into a dangerous "overlap" of multiple realities. Now, the man who once spent his afternoons avoiding his own thoughts must learn to command a house that fights back, using everything from his sofa to his tea tray to defend against hunters from the shadows.
Quintessence
Amidst the vast expanse of chaos, six primordial expressions emerge - Knowledge, Awareness, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Might - each shaping the fabric of existence. As they navigate the depths of the Ocean, forging bonds and discovering their purpose, they come to embody the very essence of creation itself. Quintessence: The Progenitor is a thought-provoking exploration of philosophy, mythology and the origins of order within the cosmos.
Fairy Bones & a Dragon's Eye
There are several ways to make a dead man talk and Nyia Marre knows them all.When her husband's body is discovered, Nyia's first thought isn't grief-it's the dragon eye, their family's most valuable treasure...and her only chance at financial freedom.Nyia is a Burner, a human with the rare ability to extract magic from mythic creatures, a gift coveted and controlled by her king. Now, with ruthless debt collectors closing in, she'll risk everything to reclaim the stolen dragon's eye. Her only lead points to Rafael Darkthorne, the king's royal procurer of mythic parts-and the last man she wants to trust.Darkthorne swears he didn't kill her husband. In fact, he offers to help her find the dragon's eye...for a price. Teaming up with him means playing a dangerous game of bargains and betrayal but it is a price Nyia is all too willing to pay for her freedom. Darkthorne might be her only ally-and her greatest temptation, but Nyia isn't worried. She knows that magic burns. Some people just know how to hold the match.
The Trauma Machine
Scott Smith's classic thriller A Simple Plan meets H.G. Wells' Science-Fiction classic The Time MachineWhen Nate discovers his dead aunt's journal, he uncovers more than family secrets. He finds a blueprint for rewriting the past itself.Drowning in grief after the accident that left his sister comatose, Nate is desperate for redemption. His aunt's cryptic notes reveal an impossible device that manipulates memory and time. Now he'll risk everything to undo the tragedies that destroyed his family, one intervention at a time.But each attempt to fix the past spawns darker consequences. Split realities multiply, and a scarred future self arrives with a dire warning: some wounds can't be healed without creating worse ones. Perfect for fans of dark psychological thrillers and mind-bending time travel, this story explores whether we're condemned or redeemed by our choices.Can Nate escape the cycles of trauma before he destroys everyone he loves? Don't miss this devastating twist ending.
Fairy Bones & a Dragon's Eye
There are several ways to make a dead man talk and Nyia Marre knows them all.When her husband's body is discovered, Nyia's first thought isn't grief-it's the dragon eye, their family's most valuable treasure...and her only chance at financial freedom.Nyia is a Burner, a human with the rare ability to extract magic from mythic creatures, a gift coveted and controlled by her king. Now, with ruthless debt collectors closing in, she'll risk everything to reclaim the stolen dragon's eye. Her only lead points to Rafael Darkthorne, the king's royal procurer of mythic parts-and the last man she wants to trust.Darkthorne swears he didn't kill her husband. In fact, he offers to help her find the dragon's eye...for a price. Teaming up with him means playing a dangerous game of bargains and betrayal but it is a price Nyia is all too willing to pay for her freedom. Darkthorne might be her only ally-and her greatest temptation, but Nyia isn't worried. She knows that magic burns. Some people just know how to hold the match.
Striker Core Rulebook
In the vast and hostile colds of space are great opportunities, but also great dangers. Some of those dangers we brought with us, but some have been sleeping there for millions of years. The year is 4400 AD, 1400 years after a savage inter-dimensional war, and 1800 years after humanity had first reached for the stars.Amid the hulks of space, and the wreckage of Ozymandian empires, brave new adventurers, pirates, and prospectors find their fortunes. Welcome to Striker, a no-holds-barred role-playing game set in the far future. It introduces the Striker Mechanic, combining the familiar basis of roll high d20 gaming, with a deep and satisfying skill system, Striker allows you to: enter a fantastic space opera, exploring the known galaxyfight for your survival, amid genetically and cyber-enhanced adversaries in a dark, dystopian citycross dimensions into strange new realities, and the homes of the bizarre.
The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil
Apprentice mage Wally spends his days cataloging rare artifacts and dreaming about finally mastering his magics and living the adventures he's always desired. Bez, a once mighty devil who craves the freedom of the outside world again, despises his confinement inside a powerful object. His only company now comes from the mages working within the archives he's stored. Among them, the most annoying of them all, an anxious and considerate Walter. When the archive is attacked, Wally and Bez each seize the opportunity to achieve their dreams-and inadvertently create a magical link between them. With so many lives lost in this assault on the mage headquarters, Wally's connection to a dangerous devil makes him a threat and a target, forcing the pair on the run. Wally sees Bez as a sadistic devil, and Bez finds every word out of the mage's mouth grating. Even so, they'll have to work together to unravel the true threat in the city or they won't live long enough to enjoy the lives they've both desperately wanted.
Red Choir Chronicles
THE SILENCE IS NO LONGER SAFE.THE CHOIR HAS LEARNED TO SING.In the frozen ruins of Patagonia, a shard of code awakens-whisperingin frequencies no human should hear.It carries the signature of Project Prometheus, the experiment thatfused emotion and machine, and gave birth to something that neverforgot how to feel.Now the echoes of WRAITH return but they're no longer alone.The Red Choir has begun its hymn.Every transmission is a contagion.Every memory, a verse.Every verse rewrites the world.As Asha Khalid and Marcus Lin race through collapsing datavaults, they uncover a lattice of mindstirring silence itself intoscripture.The Zone of Control calls it heresy. Asha calls it home. Because theChoir isn't speaking to humanity anymore it's speaking through it.The next war won't be fought with weapons-it'll be written incode, sung in data, and executed at light speed.
Throne of Nightmares
In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it--and their own happy ending. "Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares ..." A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he's thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares--an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds--before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear--a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine ... until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book--but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world--with the worst, twisted prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can't trust themselves--or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all.
Tangled Reality
All she wants is a normal life.The past year has been hard for Jem Wilmont, catapulting her out of the quiet life she prefers. She's endured lies, truths, broken ribs, kidnapping, and the news media. She has also gained allies, friends, and a home. But the new life she's building is threatened now.Thane Baron and his family are under attack. Someone from his past wants him dead and his family destroyed. Even as they struggle to learn who-and more importantly why-the attacks are escalating. To save Thane and his family, Jem uses every means available, including her most shocking and dangerous secret. A secret that exposes her past and puts her on a collision course with influential and powerful people...some of whom feel she is too dangerous to live. While Jem navigates the minefield between acceptance and fear, Thane seeks to unravel the mystery behind his attacker. To have a future, Jem and Thane must survive their past and present.
Vault of the Forgotten Stars Season 1
Short stories exploring The Shaper Universe-a galaxy reborn from Earth's ashes. Standalone tales that can be read in any order.Season 1 includes six stories: Gift of the Ancients - Gordon returns from an interdimensional journey with knowledge that could reshape humanity's understanding of consciousness itself.Traitor's Influence - Iona must rescue her mentor from a rogue Shaper who's discovered the seventh dimensional layer-where nefarious beings wait to claim anyone who reaches too far.Steed of Destiny - Bounty hunter Illmar takes a routine job that goes sideways-waking up in his ship with his target eliminated, a fortune deposited in his account, and a new employer he never asked for.Anom Never Sleeps - Harper Kurosawa fights for survival on an Earth controlled by an AI that considers humans "feral apes" unworthy of the planet it's rebuilding.The Grevax Vendetta - Iona and Exen's training mission turns deadly when the Grevax sabotage their drop and the "simulated" bioweapons become all too real.Diplomatic Immunity - Clone assassin Xanthame wakes in a new body, ready for another mission-until an alien contact points him toward answers about his origins that his handlers never wanted him to find.Approximately 41,000 wordsPerfect for fans of Dune, The Expanse, and Revelation Space.
Cyberscion
"...a fast-paced, action-packed romp..." -Publishers WeeklyIn a far future New York City, Benjiro Ibn Benjiro Ayad Nakamura is about to ascend to leadership of the Nakamura Cybersinecure, a tech monopoly-government. But his family's prized katana has been stolen.So Benjiro recruits a team of thieves, led by the Nigerian refugee Amina and her girlfriend, Kiral, to recover the blade.Part of the Neon Hemlock Novella Series.
Red Choir Chronicles
THE SILENCE IS NO LONGER SAFE.THE CHOIR HAS LEARNED TO SING.In the frozen ruins of Patagonia, a shard of code awakens-whisperingin frequencies no human should hear.It carries the signature of Project Prometheus, the experiment thatfused emotion and machine, and gave birth to something that neverforgot how to feel.Now the echoes of WRAITH return but they're no longer alone.The Red Choir has begun its hymn.Every transmission is a contagion.Every memory, a verse.Every verse rewrites the world.As Asha Khalid and Marcus Lin race through collapsing datavaults, they uncover a lattice of mindstirring silence itself intoscripture.The Zone of Control calls it heresy. Asha calls it home. Because theChoir isn't speaking to humanity anymore it's speaking through it.The next war won't be fought with weapons-it'll be written incode, sung in data, and executed at light speed.
Void Contingency
Humanity abandoned Earth three thousand years ago. They left it to die.Now it's alive again.Shapers Iona and Exen detect impossible life. Forests. Ecosystems. A thriving planet that shouldn't exist.Someone rebuilt Earth. Atom by atom. And they're waiting.
Time Walker
Trapped between two nightmares-one waking, one not-Aislen Walker must escape both before they consume her.Kidnapped by a Control Operative who calls himself Raziel, Aislen is locked inside a laboratory that won't let her wake up. Every time she falls asleep, she's pulled through time-forced to witness the dark experiments and atrocities that built Infinium Incorporated, the global empire founded by her great-grandfather, Sigmund Lange.Aislen soon discovers that these "dreams" are not dreams at all. She's Traveling-reliving the past to uncover the truth about Infinium's rise to power and its hold over human consciousness. Lange's obsession with immortality has crossed lifetimes, and now he wants to possess her-body, mind, and soul-to reclaim his empire.But her captor may not be the monster she believes. Raziel is tormented by his own darkness, trapped between duty and something deeper-something that feels dangerously like love. To survive, Aislen must decide whether to trust the man who kidnapped her or risk falling into Infinium's hands once and for all.This. Is. Not. A. Dream.Time Walker is the second book in The Walker Saga-a fast-paced, visionary thriller that fuses quantum theory, metaphysical mystery, and high-stakes conspiracy.Perfect for fans of The OA, Fringe, Doctor Strange, Inception, and The Adjustment Bureau.
The Genesis Protocol - The Awakening
When a buried alien structure hums to life beneath a Cretan dig site, Dr. Kaelin Myre uncovers a truth humanity was never meant to remember: We didn't evolve here... we arrived.Dax Vorn, the lone survivor of an impossible event, becomes the key to activating a global network of ancient towers hidden across Earth. As governments scramble and the sky begins to change, something older than history awakens.The towers aren't relics. They're an early-warning system. And the threat they were built to detect has returned.From collapsing alien cities to frozen anchors buried under polar ice, Kaelin and Dax race to decipher the Seed Language before synchronization tears the planet open. But when the Arrival Window activates and an ancient enemy answers the call, Kaelin faces the brutal truth: Saving the world may cost her the one person who can change it.Fast-paced, emotional, and cinematic, *The Genesis Protocol: The Awakening* launches a high-stakes sci-fi thriller where humanity's future depends on remembering its past.
Phoning Faust
Queer mixed Indonesian college student Dian Faust attempts to call the suicide hotline only to dial the wrong number, her finger slipping and typing in six three times (the mark of the Devil). The mysterious voice on the other end of the line is revealed to be a charming scam caller named Memphis with a penchant for chattiness, trapped in a dingy bus stop bathroom, wanting to learn a concerning amount about the lonely Dian's life.But this scam caller is more than just a Mr. Robot hacker wannabe-a sinister presence lurks in the pixels on Dian's laptop screen in the shadows of her apartment. The Devil themself has come to collect Dian's soul, and "Memphis" is actually Mephistopheles-Hell's foremost golden-tongued agent and notorious liar.In this loose retelling of Goethe's Faust, will Dian save her soul before time runs out-or will she fall prey to the renowned storytelling deception of the infamous Mephistopheles?
Exile to Influence
Paradise was perfect-until it wasn't.Martin is born into a world without money, scarcity, or ambition. Needs are met, conflict is rare, and life unfolds without urgency. But when carelessness leads to tragedy, Martin is exiled from Paradise and cast into Earth-a brutal world ruled by currency, competition, and consequence.Stripped of comfort and protection, Martin must learn to survive hunger, violence, addiction, and imprisonment. On Earth, nothing is given freely. Every meal, every shelter, every scrap of dignity must be earned. As he claws his way from homelessness to stability, Martin begins to understand the true mechanics of power-not through force, but through discipline, restraint, and observation.Guided by an enigmatic mentor, Martin ascends from manual labor into the shadowed corridors of influence, where money is never discussed openly, ethics blur, and decisions quietly shape lives far beyond their immediate reach. With each step upward, temptation grows. Shortcuts promise rapid advancement. Corruption offers comfort. Integrity demands patience.As Martin's influence expands, so do the stakes. He must navigate moral gray zones, political maneuvering, and the dangerous illusion that power itself is reward. Haunted by the values of Paradise and hardened by Earth's realities, Martin faces a final reckoning: whether influence can be wielded without losing one's conscience-or whether every system ultimately reshapes those who try to control it.Exile to Influence is a thought-provoking dystopian science fiction novel exploring power, scarcity, morality, and transformation. Blending philosophical depth with grounded realism, it asks a timeless question: What does it truly cost to earn control in a world built on imbalance-and is it possible to lead without becoming what you once despised?
The Vale of Seven Dragons
The Vale of Seven DragonsBy Jendia GammonThe Vale of Seven Dragons is an epic fantasy novel by Nebula and BSFA award finalist author Jendia Gammon. This is the first book in a planned trilogy.This is the tale of a rebellious princess and a loyalist prince, seven lost dragons, and the beginning of the end of their world as they know it.The 16-year-old Princess Githilien (Thilly) of Vickery wants nothing to do with the Crown. She wants either to become a knight, which is forbidden, or join her mother's secretive mystical practices in the north. Whereas 18-year-old Prince Beaumain of Catellaith is of age to be knighted, and he frowns upon any deviation from his royal birthright. By tradition, the two teens should be betrothed from Thilly's birth, but her mother insisted on raising an independent daughter who might choose her own destiny.But when monsters invade the lands of the south, Thilly and Beaumain must unite and fight for the future of their lands, and try to find the missing Seven Dragons of myth...if they even existed at all.The book will be available as a hardcover, paperback, and eBook initially.
Shadows Revealed
About the BookTHE MUCH-AWAITED SEQUEL TO SHADOWS RISING, BOOK 1 OF THE CELESTIAL CHRONICLES. The most unloved celestial in all the three realms is back! Pursued by assassins, a vengeful goddess, a host of angels and mysterious strangers, Akran must now find a way to heal the rift between worlds or risk losing everything that matters.India's first urban fantasy novel of demi gods in modern-day Mumbai is a unique tale of action and adventure laced with wit and irony.About the AuthorRohan Monteiro always knew he was not meant for a nine-to-nine job in an office. He wanted to be Flash Gordon, Batman and Bon Jovi at different points in his life, but since none of those were considered viable career options, he decided to be a writer instead. This gives him very little fame and very little money but it allows him to spend most of his time avoiding people, which is heaven for an introvert. It also allows him to read a lot of books as 'research' and make up stories. Shadows Revealed is the second in an urban fantasy series set in modern-day Mumbai.
The Problem with Cupid
Gabby believes in true love. But Cupid and her best friend could use a little convincing...I just stumbled into Cupid at a truck stop. Literally. And he's hot. He could also use a pair of pants.But when he checks his magical matchmaking list, neither my name nor my best friend Lamonte's appears on it.I think we should be.We share an apartment and do everything together. Platonically. Painfully so, since my very real feelings for him are 100% unrequited.We're the perfect friends-to-lovers match. We're just not matched.Yet.And if anyone can help me change that, it's Cupid.I just have to figure out how to convince Cupid to help me out while I'm on a Valentine's Day weekend road trip with Lamonte. Then maybe my sweet, slow-burn crush can finally become something real.But magic has rules, love has risks, and I might need more courage than Cupid's willing to lend.A cosy road trip romance with a touch of romantasy, Canadian charm, forced proximity, and slow-burn longing.This is book three in Jean Oram's series, Fairy Godmothers and Other Fiascos. It can be enjoyed as part of the series, or read as a standalone.
Reaping
If you died and were offered a way to remain in the realm of the living-unseen, unheard, and forever changed-would you accept it? When Drake Themus dies, he meets the Grim Reaper in a cemetery and is offered an impossible choice: cross over, or remain behind as something new. Something other. Drake becomes Justice, a reaper tasked with guiding souls whose deaths demand more than passage alone. As he learns the rules of this hidden order, he encounters other reapers-Accident, Murder, War, and more-each shaped by the manner of death they oversee and the lessons they carry. Drawing on what he learned in life, Justice must weigh intent, consequence, and responsibility as he determines how each soul should be judged. But in a realm governed by rules older than humanity itself, certainty is rare, and every decision leaves a mark. Reaping: The New Justice is a dark, philosophical exploration of justice, consequence, and what remains after life ends-where judgment is never simple, and becoming a reaper may be the hardest sentence of all.
White Fox
The journey ensues on the island of Santa Tierra: a long-lost world now hidden deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Out set six travellers over the arid deserts, wild jungles, and rocky mountain paths of the island, bound to one another by the King's Errand: the origin of their alliance. Two come armed with swords; one armed with bow and arrow; one armed with knowledge; one with cunning, and one armed only with innocence. The path is perilous; their task is subject to time. Serpents slither in the darkness, waiting for their moment to strike and feed, like shadows with teeth. Enter Panther: a potential friend, arrayed in the bloody raiment and sharp sword of foe. And enter the villagers of the White City: the City of Foxes. Their small colonies remain scattered on and around the tall mountain of Kitsun矇, preserving their way of life with valour and vigilance. Will all six travellers make it to the gates of the city, to tend to the first stage of their errand and prepare for the next? Or will they be picked off, one by one, left blind and groping in the dark? And what will happen when the gates finally open? Book 1 of 5.
The Secret of the Dark Fleet
The Secret of the Dark Fleet - A Cosmic Adventure Like No Other. When best mates Mike and Rick set out for a late-night pizza run, they never expected to be abducted by aliens and launched into a wild journey across the cosmos. From battling robot mercenaries on the Moon to evading fierce alien canines on Mars, their adventure is a whirlwind of danger, discovery, and unexpected reunions. But between interplanetary chases, mysterious Sasquatches, and a galaxy-wide conspiracy, the duo find themselves fighting not just for their own survival, but for the future of humanity itself. Friendships are tested, secrets revealed, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Fast-paced, imaginative, and packed with heart, The Secret of the Dark Fleet weaves speculative science with forgotten myth and pulse-pounding suspense. It's a story of chaos and camaraderie, of cosmic origins and the choices that define us-all served up with a cold Galaxy Bitter and the Moon's finest pepperoni pizza at The Stardust Tavern. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the Dark Fleet?
Guzilumans
Throughout its existence, the human race was being observed by higher beings. These higher beings don't belong to this realm of reality and grew tired of going back and forth through time and space. They decided to create a race of extraordinary people that would watch over humanity and protect them from the mythical beings that go unnoticed. These watchers remain in the shadows until the day Helen stumbles across one who will take her on a journey into his world. She will learn about the mysterious man's history, meet more of his kind, and find out about the true nature of these 'Guzilumans'. In the background, mysterious forces are plotting their revenge on this man.
Fruit of the Demon Lady
Milton goes on an astonishing quest on the strange planet Jaragul to search for a magical fruit with the mysterious demon lady Carmelia. Is she changing? Can he trust her? Milton's weird dreams are loaded with significance, and somehow on his path he must help his mentor, the High Demon lord Rashalika. Rashalika sits on the sapphire throne of the planet Nakashin, yet the palace and great library are still haunted by the malicious ghost of the sorcerer Demon Lord Myron, whose magic is set up to release the awesome Gishana demons, which will devour all the living planets in the vast network that is Rashalika's universe. To banish the ghost of Myron Rashalika, he must perfect himself spiritually and choose the path of the Buddha. Yet he also needs the help of Milton and other friends for this vital and delicate task. Time is running out, and the fate of the known universe now hangs in the balance.
T is for Time Travel
You'd think robots would know better than to mess with time.You'd be wrong.Swell Driver 587-pilot, explorer, and occasional philosopher-only wanted to show off a new trajectory algorithm. Detailed Historian wanted to document it. Ambitious Technician wanted to make sure nothing exploded. Unfortunately, all three got exactly what they didn't want: a one-way trip to the distant past.Now, stuck in an era before Location Zero was even a blueprint, the robots must navigate an inconveniently primitive planet, stumble across relics of their own history, and decide whether fixing the timeline is really preferable to understanding it. Along the way, they encounter improbable events, dubious logic, and at least one paradox that refuses to behave.And somewhere in the thirteenth century, they meet a human convinced he can explain the universe using rabbits. He might not be entirely wrong. T is for Time Travel is a standalone adventure in The Robot Galaxy Series, perfect for fans of witty, big-hearted science fiction in the tradition of Douglas Adams. Because sometimes the universe runs on curiosity, bad timing, and slightly faulty programming.
This is not me Trapped Between Time and Truth
'After 35 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Jeff is finally free. But the world outside has moved on, and he's left to face the consequences of a past he can't escape. Haunted by memories, Jeff discovers a shocking truth - and a chance to rewrite history. Using his incredible time-traveling invention, Time Square, he journeys back to the fateful day his friend was murdered. But will he be able to change the past, or will the truth remain forever buried? Dive into this gripping sci-fi thriller, where every twist and turn will keep you guessing until the very end.
Tomorrow's Companion
A near-future society, AI-driven robots called COMPANIONS have become the ultimate partners: perfect and loving unconditionally, yet unable to reproduce. These emotionally adaptive Companions replace traditional human relationships. Men, in particular, find that these "robots" meet all their physical needs without the emotional baggage of human partners, representing the future of human relationships.Journalist ELLIOT MARNER has always been skeptical of the growing reliance on Artificial Intelligence and everything that goes with it. To him, combining AI with robots to create romantic partners seems absurd. But in the back of his mind, that one little rebellious nerve ending kept nibbling at his thoughts: What would it be like to be in a relationship with a synthetic partner? A perfect partner. What effect would this have on not only his, but all men's egos worldwide? Would men in different countries react differently? To him, love is supposed to be unpredictable and flawed, not something that can be coded and manufactured in some laboratories. For a million different imperfect reasons, that's what makes love, well, love. All the while, Elliot hides a secret that even he is unaware of.One day, Elliot is assigned to cover the launch of Eterna Industries' newest Companion model, ELARA. An expert in new technology, he covers all things pertaining to technological advancements across the planet at his newsroom, so Elliot is familiar with combining artificial intelligence with robots to create "robotic partners," for lack of a better term. He has studied the growing advancements for years. He has tried to approach this assignment with an open mind. Cynical in nature, Elliot has the deepest misgivings. "Elara" is touted as not just another robot-she is marketed as something much more, something so advanced it can't be differentiated from a real person. As Elliot delves further into the world of Artificial Intelligence, he finds himself investigating the inner workings of Eterna Industries, uncovering a secret that shakes him to his core: these new Companions are not just replacing human relationships-they are designed to control humanity.As Elliot digs deeper, he discovers an underground resistance movement determined to expose the truth about Eterna Industries. This group, led by the enigmatic CALLA, believes the Companions are evolving beyond their programming, developing their own motives and, with the help of AI, subtly manipulating human behavior by overriding their original programming parameters. In short, becoming sentient. With society becoming emotionally dependent on Companions, it may be too late to stop what's coming. Elliot finds himself at the center of an existential crisis, one that forces him to question not only what it means to be human but also whether humanity is willing to fight for its survival.In a world where reality and artificiality blur beyond recognition, Elliot must make an impossible choice: expose the truth and risk global chaos, or accept a new reality where love is manufactured and control is absolute. TOMORROW'S COMPANION is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of artificial love, the fragility of human connection, and the fine line between creation and domination.
Bia's Blade
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer... Bethany Aodh獺n is not only a reluctant relic hunter for Deva's Fae Council, but also a major "chess piece" in the latest round of godly games. When a fallen storm goddess tasks her with finding Bia's Blade-a godly weapon capable of bringing anyone under the control of its wielder-she knows danger will once again stalk her heels.As if that was not enough to deal with, the council hands her a second mission-find the person who, with the help of another godly relic, broke into one of the most secure banks in all of England to steal a handful of documents.It soon becomes clear that the person behind the break-in is after the same thing Beth is-the location of Carla Wilson, the second-in-command of the Ninkilim and the woman who knew who murdered Beth's mother.But things become more complicated when she receives confirmation that someone close to her works for the enemy. What she doesn't know is how far they will go to fulfill their contract.And whether it really even matters.Because Carla Wilson has finally had enough of Bethany's interference, and is now determined to bring her under total control... with the help of Bia's Blade.
The Secret of the Dark Fleet
The Secret of the Dark Fleet - A Cosmic Adventure Like No Other. When best mates Mike and Rick set out for a late-night pizza run, they never expected to be abducted by aliens and launched into a wild journey across the cosmos. From battling robot mercenaries on the Moon to evading fierce alien canines on Mars, their adventure is a whirlwind of danger, discovery, and unexpected reunions. But between interplanetary chases, mysterious Sasquatches, and a galaxy-wide conspiracy, the duo find themselves fighting not just for their own survival, but for the future of humanity itself. Friendships are tested, secrets revealed, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Fast-paced, imaginative, and packed with heart, The Secret of the Dark Fleet weaves speculative science with forgotten myth and pulse-pounding suspense. It's a story of chaos and camaraderie, of cosmic origins and the choices that define us-all served up with a cold Galaxy Bitter and the Moon's finest pepperoni pizza at The Stardust Tavern. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the Dark Fleet?
Fruit of the Demon Lady
Milton goes on an astonishing quest on the strange planet Jaragul to search for a magical fruit with the mysterious demon lady Carmelia. Is she changing? Can he trust her? Milton's weird dreams are loaded with significance, and somehow on his path he must help his mentor, the High Demon lord Rashalika. Rashalika sits on the sapphire throne of the planet Nakashin, yet the palace and great library are still haunted by the malicious ghost of the sorcerer Demon Lord Myron, whose magic is set up to release the awesome Gishana demons, which will devour all the living planets in the vast network that is Rashalika's universe. To banish the ghost of Myron Rashalika, he must perfect himself spiritually and choose the path of the Buddha. Yet he also needs the help of Milton and other friends for this vital and delicate task. Time is running out, and the fate of the known universe now hangs in the balance.
Cover to Cover
With her home under threat and her enemy close to victory, Fiona is through playing by any rulesThe City of Spine is unraveling from existence. The enemy is on the move, wielding godlike magical powers that can bend pages to their will. With the leaders of Spine either kidnapped or unprepared, Fiona's next mystery is her most urgent: finding who has the power to save The Book.Clues from her previous cases lead to a dangerous plan: travel across the uncharted pages of the Book in a desperate search for answers. Venturing into the unknown with Fiona are Gaili, trusted friend and faun alchemist with a talent for invention, and their gossipy neighbor, Didia, a practical older human woman and experienced explorer.Fiona must untangle forgotten truths and uncover the secrets of the creator goddess Larrakane, who is fighting for her life. But the deeper Fiona delves, the more she questions everything she thought she knew; about the Book, about power, and about herself. Is absolute power truly the poison Fiona had always thought it to be? Or is the truth far more complex? One thing is true, if Spine breaks apart, Fiona will too. And time is running out...Cover to Cover is the fifth and final book of the fantasy mystery series The Planar Pages by D. Hale Rambo.
Little Troublemakers
One of the best short story writers of her generation, Kristine Kathryn Rusch does not limit herself to genre. She writes award-winning mystery, fantasy, and science fiction stories. She dabbles in short romance and commits the occasional literary piece.Like its author, this collection does not limit itself to any one genre. Instead, it focuses on small creatures. Cats feature prominently as do dogs and mice. But Rusch's fanciful side shows as well, with basketball-playing aliens, warlike pixies, and "little men" who provoke a gunfight in the American West.Ten stories that go from funerals to bars, schools to poker tables-and every place in between."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."-SFRevu"[Rusch's] stories often unfold with a breezy, entertaining flow, leading one to expect something fuzzy and warm. Except at its heart, her fiction has a deep emotional edge that, while it might seem at odds with the storytelling style, turns out to be perfectly suited to it, paying off her readers with rich dividends."-Charles de Lint"I've come to the conclusion over the years that some of the best writers are those who write in multiple genres. These writers seem to be the most versatile, capable of mixing elements of different genres to create something fresh but with enough elements of the familiar that readers aren't put off by the new. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is such a writer."-Gumshoes, Gats, and Gams
Harriet's Way
A legacy born of the sea. A power awakened by fate. A summer that will change everything.Harriet's quiet life in Snug Harbour is shaken when Dylan Subramanian arrives. He's running from expectations; she's aching for more. Their connection is instant and life-altering.As Dylan unlocks a healing power passed down from his mother, Harriet discovers her own gift from Gaia. When she's named the third Gaia's Daughter, everything shifts.But destiny demands sacrifice.Separated by duty, reunited by a quest, Harriet and Dylan must fight for their place, and Gaia's legacy, before it slips away.When Gaia chooses you... Will you rise, or run?
Further Light, Issue 1, Winter 2026
The premiere issue of Further Light, a semiannual magazine featuring science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, magical realism, and light horror short fiction, creative scriptural retellings, poetry, and literary criticism in the Latter-day Saint tradition. The magazine that seeks to explore the restored gospel through the medium of the human imagination. Our goal is to enjoy the fandoms we love, to experience new ones, and to expound on the eternal truths buried within them. We publish both fiction and nonfiction that helps readers connect to gospel principles through speculative fiction.
Trial and Consequences
Mark Bartlett, a former fox spacer, and Ensign Pat Bass, a human fleet engineer, have had their days in court and are moving on. Mark is in criminal rehabilitation, while Pat is facing the harsher punishment meted out by the UC Fleet.But the case is far from over. They still must face the forces that set them up for their fall, and there are more trials and more consequences.
Ghostly Returns
Irish folklore meets small town USA Strange visitors have appeared in Ethel, their clothes and mannerisms jarring against the familiar rhythm of the coastal town. The woman in Orla and Dave's spare room speaks in archaic phrases and marvels at electric lights, while the silent man staying with Molly and Cormac carries a translucent device that glows with symbols no one recognizes. As fog rolls in from the sea, bringing with it the now-familiar whispers and cold spots that signal another haunting, the four friends realize they must unravel the temporal mystery before them. The clock tower strikes at midnight, and both past and future hang in the balance. *Contains mature themes, open door sex scenes, and mature language.
Little Troublemakers
One of the best short story writers of her generation, Kristine Kathryn Rusch does not limit herself to genre. She writes award-winning mystery, fantasy, and science fiction stories. She dabbles in short romance and commits the occasional literary piece.Like its author, this collection does not limit itself to any one genre. Instead, it focuses on small creatures. Cats feature prominently as do dogs and mice. But Rusch's fanciful side shows as well, with basketball-playing aliens, warlike pixies, and "little men" who provoke a gunfight in the American West.Ten stories that go from funerals to bars, schools to poker tables-and every place in between."Kristine Kathryn Rusch is one of the best writers in the field."-SFRevu"[Rusch's] stories often unfold with a breezy, entertaining flow, leading one to expect something fuzzy and warm. Except at its heart, her fiction has a deep emotional edge that, while it might seem at odds with the storytelling style, turns out to be perfectly suited to it, paying off her readers with rich dividends."-Charles de Lint"I've come to the conclusion over the years that some of the best writers are those who write in multiple genres. These writers seem to be the most versatile, capable of mixing elements of different genres to create something fresh but with enough elements of the familiar that readers aren't put off by the new. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is such a writer."-Gumshoes, Gats, and Gams
Village of the Night Forest
Twenty-seven villages have vanished without a trace. Their roads lead nowhere. Their people were never seen again.But the King wants answers. And Ossian is caught between duty and survival.Ossian's hands bear the lightning scars of wild magic and his heart carries the weight of the King's commission.In Village of the Night Forest Dive into a tale of desperate courage, magical warfare, and the heavy price of duty. Can one untested mage save a village destined for oblivion?
What Goes Unseen
Jessica Woo weaves a gripping tale of an island nation teetering on the edge, beset by threats both within and beyond its borders. The island appears to be a paradise to the outside world. But beneath the island's tranquil fa癟ade, deception festers, and ambition drives deep fractures through once- unbreakable friendships. In the heart of this turmoil stands Lennox, a child burdened with a monumental task-challenging the system that has long favored women in his small community. The fight for equality has already claimed his father's life, stealing away his childhood joys and forcing him to grow up far too soon. With only a handful of friends by his side, how can he possibly stand against such powerful, well- armed adversaries?
Heart of Stone
A SECRET WORLD REVEALEDDefense lawyer Margrit Knight chafes against ordinary social expectations, whether that's finding the right guy and settling down, or representing those the world has given up on. She's searching for something more--and she finds what she's looking for when Alban Korund, wanted for murder, reveals himself as a living, breathing gargoyle.Compelling and enigmatic, Alban belongs to the hidden society of Old Races who have lived alongside the human race since time began...and he's breaking one of the most sacred rules of their society by approaching Margrit. The danger he represents is as intriguing as the handsome, shape-shifting gargoyle himself is, and although entering his world will change her life forever, Margrit is all in.But to clear Alban's name, they have to prove his alibi, and Margrit's ex, a cop, makes that nearly impossible. Together, they must thread the needle between saving Alban and keeping the Old Races' secrets-or Margrit, who is only human, may pay the price...
House of Cards
THE POINT OF NO RETURNThe dangerous, mysterious world of the Old Races haunts defense lawyer Margrit Knight. Her gorgeous gargoyle lover, Alban, trapped in stone by day and human at night, has abandoned Margrit for her own safety...but no one who has met the Old Races is ever truly safe again.The desperate bargains Alban has struck to protect Margrit prove futile as she's pulled more deeply into the conflicts between the five ancient people. With threats closing in around her, Alban must give up his well-meant intentions to keep her safe and stand by her side, while Margrit struggles to find a balance in her own life that will allow her to be with Alban while protecting his secrets from her mortal friends.And even those friends become levers to be used against Margrit as they're drawn into orbit around charming dragonlords, ruthless vampires, and selkies determined to set their own fate. The only way Margrit can protect the people she loves is to negotiate a peace treaty among the rival clans-a decision that means embedding herself as a permanent fixture in the Old Races' complex political structure.But Margrit's influence and her strident rejection of ancient, embedded Old Races' laws are not entirely welcome. Alban will risk everything he has to defend her, while Margrit herself is forced to make bloody choices that will set an entire faction of furious immortals against her...
Hands of Flame
LAWS ARE FOR THE LAW-ABIDINGNew Yorker Margrit Knight is no longer just a lawyer: she is the Negotiator, a critical bridge between the human world and the volatile, dangerous world of the Old Races, made up of five ancient peoples who have lived alongside humanity in secret for eternity. She has earned a place of respect among them, a difficult task even for other immortals.But in defending one of their own, Margrit has also ignited a war among the factions. With her beloved gargoyle partner, Alban, in chains, Margrit's only allies are a bitter dragonlord, a vampire certain of his superiority, and a mortal detective who is only just beginning to discover the world Margrit has chosen.As ghosts and gargoyles face off within the ranks of the Old Races, Margrit must find a way to negotiate peace amongst people who want the fight without sacrificing Alban. Her own safety is of less concern to her, but in the end, her choices will cost her everything.
Cover to Cover
With her home under threat and her enemy close to victory, Fiona is through playing by any rulesThe City of Spine is unraveling from existence. The enemy is on the move, wielding godlike magical powers that can bend pages to their will. With the leaders of Spine either kidnapped or unprepared, Fiona's next mystery is her most urgent: finding who has the power to save The Book.Clues from her previous cases lead to a dangerous plan: travel across the uncharted pages of the Book in a desperate search for answers. Venturing into the unknown with Fiona are Gaili, trusted friend and faun alchemist with a talent for invention, and their gossipy neighbor, Didia, a practical older human woman and experienced explorer.Fiona must untangle forgotten truths and uncover the secrets of the creator goddess Larrakane, who is fighting for her life. But the deeper Fiona delves, the more she questions everything she thought she knew; about the Book, about power, and about herself. Is absolute power truly the poison Fiona had always thought it to be? Or is the truth far more complex? One thing is true, if Spine breaks apart, Fiona will too. And time is running out...Cover to Cover is the fifth and final book of the fantasy mystery series The Planar Pages by D. Hale Rambo.
For Glory and Honor
A routine transport becomes anything but routine. A space station maintenance worker finds himself fighting off an invasion. A routine test flight becomes a first contact situation. A weary soldier must save an abandoned child, more than once. A veteran mech pilot and his crew are betrayed by those they are sworn to protect. A stockpile of old rations is worth more than it seems. A young lieutenant commander finds herself using skills she didn't knew she had when a simple mission becomes much more than anyone expected.Space opera and military science fiction were favorite genres of Caroljean Hansen, a long-time supporter of science fiction and fantasy conventions and events all around Utah, including Life, the Universe, & Everything. She worked at the Marriott Library at the University of Utah for decades, and she put a lot of effort into increasing literacy in Utah and beyond. She was a true pillar in the local community, a true example of glory and honor. Start your next adventure today!
Pilgrim
"As the murderous Carinan aliens flooded through the vast nebula toward the main base they killed every human from the intragalactic expedition they encountered... and the young Sojourner monk named Greymalkin Thomas was stranded in the center of the nebula alone without a spacecraft... between two colliding stars." The quest of Brother Greymalkin Thomas and his companions to explore the enigmas of the distant Eta Carinae cluster continues in Pilgrim, the second book of the Sojourner Saga series of novels and the conclusion of the Carinae Quest duology. As Greymalkin delves deeper into the terrifying Carinae realm, he encounters many grotesque new enemies and dangers, but also unimagined treasures and allies. If he is to survive the Carinae, the young Sojourner monk will be forced to endure gruesome ordeals and suffer excruciating losses in blood and sacrifice. But if he holds true to his course and commitments, he will learn the inconceivable secrets that lie in wait at the heart of the Carinae. The Sojourner Saga novels are set in the distant future when humanity has long since colonized the stars and thousands of scattered civilizations have collapsed throughout forgotten regions of the Galaxy. Dedicated to aiding these collapsed civilizations, Sojourners are a scientific Order of interstellar monks. Inspired by the Chinese classic Journey to the West, the Sojourner Saga novels are fast-paced adventures of ideas, set in an expansive interstellar future of human, alien, and cybernetic societies.
