The Other Place by Scott Nagele begins with Emma, a young girl having lifelike dreams involving “the Gatekeeper,” a figure with the power to manipulate her into committing horrible acts, such as starting fires. She is troubled by these dreams, which are amplified when she...

A Housefly in Autumn by Scott Nagele revolves around Anders, a talented storyteller whose life is upended by a series of personal tragedies: the loss of his fisherman father, his mother’s death, and financial ruin. As Anders tries to rebuild his life, he is involved...