Trials and Tribulations: A Collection of Flash Fiction Stories from Volumes I and II is a work of fiction penned by author Brian Keith Higgins in the short story anthology, historical fiction, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading...

A rebel trying to survive in a dystopian world must find a secret way out of the forbidden city. The annual Thanksgiving Macy's Parade turns into a wild rodeo as the balloons come to life. The nearing end of the world urges Professor Atherton to...

Frankie starts making unusual breakthroughs in her research on the brain activity of animals to the surprise of both her friends and her colleagues. They do not know that she has an interesting gift that allows her to communicate with the animals and insects she...

The Die by Jude Berman introduces Darah, who joined a group at HastinSys after taking refuge in California before it declared itself a separate nation. The group of close friends shared a home, and what began as friendship ended up becoming a family. Darah is...

Her conflicts with Po Tsai were increasing, and this one happened when Mogu discovered she was the only one being paid in opium. Mogu picked up the weapons and stood her ground, and at this point, she was determined to become the greatest pirate in...

The Stranger He Knew is a thriller drama by Debbie Stokes. David Wellington's happy life turned upside down when he was fired from his job as a senior executive at a prominent investment banking company. Soon, David finds himself in a downward spiral with the...

Time Passed by Robert Barlow, Jr. is a gut-wrenching reminder that good people are drawn into wars wherever they may occur, and not all conflicts are relatable to the society in which they live. This was particularly so for the Vietnam War, where sentiment for...

The Meaning of Okay by Cortney Raymond focuses on rebuilding and learning about self-love. Ten years ago, Kennedy Ellis was raped by a neighbor, which has had a lasting effect. She thinks she can move past it, but the experience haunts her, affecting her relationships...

Toward the Corner of Mercy and Peace by Tracey Buchanan concerns Minerva Place, who lives in Paducah, Kentucky. She tries to avoid the unwelcome attention of those both living and dead. To her dismay, some people won’t leave her alone, ranging from the voices she...

The Blue Iris by Rachel Stone is a fascinating novel that follows a young woman’s story as she faces her past and discovers a new future. Tessa is forced to return to the street in Toronto where she grew up to attend a friend’s engagement...