Doryman by Anthony Pond is a rich and deeply introspective story that follows Evan "Red" MacGregor, a fisherman navigating the tough realities of life along the California coast. Red faces battles with addiction, financial struggles, and the weight of past mistakes, yet he still holds...

Hitchens Manor by Zachry Wheeler offers a fun and quirky spin on the haunted house theme. For two hundred years, the manor has seen its share of owners, all of whom seem to face some spooky fate thanks to its ghostly inhabitants. However, when the...

Felucca by Anthony Pond is a reflective short story that follows the journey of Ryan Jordan, a young man seeking solace along the banks of the Nile River. Accompanied by his acquaintance Carl, Ryan sets off on a sailing trip to find healing from the...

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,...

Corrida by Anthony Pond is a captivating exploration of fear, risk, and self-discovery, centered on the journey of two friends, Grant and Ryan, as they travel to Pamplona, Spain, to participate in the legendary running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival. Grant is...

In The Dragon is Missing (Polish Dragon P. I.) by Steve Zimcosky, readers dive into an exciting mystery when Tom Sipowicz, affectionately known as the Polish Dragon, mysteriously disappears. His partner and fellow investigator, Suzie, is determined to find him and sets off on an...

In Day in XXL Size, K.E. Adamus delivers a deeply introspective short story drawn from the book Losers: Short Stories. The protagonist, Nina, navigates the challenges of weight, self-esteem, and familial tensions that shape her tumultuous day. The narrative kicks off with a failed spin...

In The Foster House by C. Smith, Valerie Evans was killed in the house by her fiancé, Warren Williams. Samantha Foster feared that her father might be influenced by Valerie’s spirit and contacted Ava for assistance via email. During a phone conversation with Ava, Sam's...

David Serra’s The Reimbursement of Nature's Gift is a delightful and imaginative story that draws readers in with its unique premise. The tale follows Dylan, a character many of us can relate to, as he seeks a bit of peace in the woods to escape...

What would you do if you were defending your property from a burglar and they accidentally died? That’s the dilemma Um Hassam and her family faced one night in their apartment in Aleppo, Syria. The rooms are in darkness due to a power cut,...