Land of Philantasy by Ralph Pilolli is a fantasy anthology of short stories, a poem, and a novella, all designed to test your mind to its limits. Each story is profound, whimsical, and with a punchy, thought-provoking twist, and they all invite you to enter...

Late Light by Michael J. Bowden is a collection of six original short stories. Each one is a stand-alone and they range in length, tone, and, to a certain extent, writing style. In Catalyst, Jeff Pilton investigates a mysterious force that grants ordinary people temporary...

If you are looking for a change of pace from stereotypical heroes with superpowers, then Losers: Short Stories will provide a polar opposite view of life. It will entertain and at times bemuse. The short stories range from an inexperienced estate agent trying to make...

Karen Black’s Long Stories Short is an engaging anthology of short stories that skillfully intertwines suspense, supernatural themes, and profound human emotions, all framed within ordinary contexts transformed into the extraordinary. Each tale in this collection examines human resilience, the unyielding connections of love, and...

In the novella Love Blooms in the Garden by Luis Ammerman, Lily, who has just arrived in Chicago for a fresh start, discovers an abandoned, overgrown community garden in an alleyway and decides to revive it. After obtaining permission from the community welfare office, Lily...

Let No Man Tear Asunder by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story filled with deception, revenge, and the complex interplay of human relationships. At its center is Ash "Sweet" Afton, a charming yet self-centered man whose charisma conceals a dangerous narcissism. When his wife,...

Long-Term Damage by Billy Hanson is a haunting collection of short stories that masterfully explores the darker aspects of the human experience. Each story immerses readers in an eerie, often surreal atmosphere where characters are confronted by their deepest fears, regrets, and inner turmoil. The...

Stephen Deck’s Land of the Story Tellers: 24 Stories and 7 Poems is a diverse and captivating anthology that pulls the reader through various experiences, periods, and emotions. The book’s long journey to publication feels like the culmination of an author’s dedication to observing life...

In Lightning in the Desert by Jan Ferrigan, Kalyah had been a student before the Civil War. Things were good with so much hope but had taken a dramatic turn since the war had begun. Her family had been murdered, and Kalyah was trying to...

Phillip Johnson's Late October is a brief but atmospheric dive into the eerie world of Halloween. It is told through the eyes of Ainsley, a boy who finds solace in the holiday's make-believe horrors as he escapes his quirky and strange parents. Ainsley is a...