by T. I. Queen
Emma Hayes thought her life was a loop of dead ends—until one late-night click led her into the wrong hands.
Now she’s bound to a world she never agreed to enter, where contracts bite deeper than blood and escape isn’t part of the terms.
What she thought was a match turns into a sentence,
one she doesn’t fully understand
and one that refuses to let her go.
A dark, addictive descent into obsession and control, where desire corrupts, reality fractures,and every choice pulls her further from the life she thought she had.
Content Notice: Contains themes of psychological manipulation, captivity, morally gray characters, and intense emotional elements.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, Paranormal, Vampires 🎯Adult (18+)
by Devin Sanders
After rescuing a princess in his sleep, a young man is recruited to find said princess somewhere in Somnus, the world of dreams, and stop her from destroying Earth's delicate balance between sleep and death.
⚠️Highlight to see trigger warnings: Peril, Trivialized Mental Health, Kidnapping, Mentions of General Drug Use
YA Fantasy, Young Adult, Rural Fantasy, Comedy, Greek Mythology, Adventure, Family Friendly 🎯YA (12-18)
by Scott Urbach
2025 Global Book Awards Gold Medal Winner For Best New Espionage Thriller!
2025 Finalist Best Thriller Book Awards!
In the shadows of global power, trust is a luxury and betrayal is the ultimate weapon.
After a terrorist bomb destroys his family and his career, veteran CIA officer Grant Hunter drifts aimlessly from one temporary assignment to another. When he is called to the seedy back streets of Bangkok to investigate the death of a fellow CIA officer, Hunter unexpectedly uncovers evidence that a KGB mole has been operating for decades within the highest levels of the U.S. government.
Soon he is thrust into a race against time to unmask the traitor before it is too late. From the red-light district of Bangkok to the marble corridors of Washington, D.C., Hunter’s pursuit of the truth will lead him into a deadly game where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted.
With blistering pace, a rising body count and razor-sharp authenticity, Admit Nothing brings readers inside the secretive world of international espionage, where loyalties are fluid and a single misstep can have deadly consequences. A pulse-pounding debut novel from former CIA officer Scott Urbach, this thriller will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Dare to admit the truth. If you are a fan of Tom Clancy, Lee Child or David McCloskey this is the book for you!. Buy Admit Nothing today and immerse yourself in the gripping world of international intrigue.
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Spy Thriller, Intelligence & Espionage, Political Intelligence 🎯Adult (18+)
by Scottlyn Rae
In Ashkara power is bought in blood, loyalty is enforced in silence and monsters wear very expensive suits.
Hazel has spent years hiding from the life that made her lethal. Once a government assassin trained to erase magic from the world, she vanished rather than become the kind of monster they demand. Now she dances under neon lights, keeps her head down, and trusts one rule: never be seen.
When Lux Dravik returns to reclaim his father’s criminal empire, he finds a city rotting under government control, magic hunted into extinction and a dancer who doesn’t move like prey.
As secrets surface and bodies fall, Hazel is forced to confront the past she buried and the truth about the man who’s hunting for answers in the same shadows she’s hiding in, yet neither of them realize:
Some monsters are made, others are born, and some were never meant to survive each other.
Romantasy, Mafia Romance, Dark Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Devin Sanders
In a world full of music, magic, and mermaids, Princess Yorinda couldn’t ever seem to find the one thing everyone else had. True love.
Friendzoned, dumped, or rejected by every prince in the land, Awake is a tale of patience, perseverance, and determination.
Come along as Yorinda’s story meanders through a slew of other fairy tales, as she searches for what everyone else refers to as a happily ever after.
Every chapter is a new fairy tale, full of music and fun. Scan the QR codes for an audio sing-along version.
Romantasy, Fairytale, Romantic Comedy, Swords and Sorcery Fantasy, Folk Tales 🎯Adult (18+)
by T.I. Queen
When thirty–something writer Clair opens a letter that should have burned away, she doesn’t just read it, she answers something on the other side.
Dragged through the Veil into a realm of warring kingdoms and cruel gods, she’s labeled an anomaly and told she doesn’t belong to either world.
As the barriers between realms weaken and monsters stir in the dark, Clair has to choose: stay the helpless mortal everyone expects her to be… or gamble on a dangerous bond that could change the fate of both worlds—
Or destroy her first.
AWAKEN is an adult dark romantasy with a meta, self-aware heroine, morally grey immortals, slow-burn tension, and a world where every letter, oath, and choice has a cost.
Genre Fiction, Horror, Dark Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by T.A Crownover
"How far would you go to have the only family that remains?"
When fae warriors descend on her village, Elera offers the only thing she has left to save her sister: herself.
Whisked away to a realm she never knew existed, Elera becomes a "guest" of King Haldorin, the fallen God of Death cast out for a forbidden love. His kingdom is a gilded cage, cursed to vanish for ten years at a time. Elera has only months to escape before the curse swallows her and the island forever.
Standing in her way is Cal, the King's captain. Elera knows she must gain his trust to survive, but every conversation is a dangerous chess move.
Elera must decide how far she's willing to go to win her freedom. But in the court of a fallen God, the greatest danger isn't the curse, it's the man she's forced to rely on.
Perfect for fans of spicy fantasy romance, such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, QuickSilver, and Fourth Wing
Romantic Fantasy, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Captor and Captive, Fated Mates, Forbidden Love, Games and Trials, Romantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Dan Bonser
El'Mindeeya Do'Katal is, on the surface, a "simple" wandering Elven minstrel. Though she has many secrets, she enjoys the simplicity of traveling around the world and entertaining crowds, sadly this has not always been the case. Orphaned as a baby during the greatest "natural" disaster the world has ever known, Deeya, as her friends call her, was raised outside of Elven society. In the century since her birth, she has witnessed the worst and best of mankind first hand. She has also witnessed the worst and best of herself as well....
Yet on this night, as she sings upon the stage, she has a no clue that she will soon be tested and pushed beyond her limit. In this, the Suite of Seduction, Lost Love, and Revenge, the Emerald Bard will have to face demons, her own and literal ones, as her bonds of loyalty are tested, those to her own secrets, her own morality, and her own heart.
Opus 01, The Suite of Seduction, Lost Love, and Revenge:
The Nocturne of the Deal at the Crossroads
Deeya has to make an impossible decision as an old "friend" reveals a secret that will change Deeya's entire world.
A Symphony of Old Debts
Deeya gets caught up in political intrigue of a region at the request of a long lost love. Can Deeya survive the web she is in while her heart breaks even more?
The Sonata of Buried Secrets
Will Deeya survive this trap in which she has been so artfully lured, and if she cannot, can she at least get her revenge?
Fantasy Fiction, LGBTQ and Fantasy, Action & Adventure Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Dan Bonser
A bard’s song. A wolf’s howl. A bond forged in love and tested in blood.
El’Mindeeya Do’Katal, the Emerald Bard, has sung on battlefields and in royal courts, but her music faces its greatest test when family, prophesy, and divine reckoning take the stage. Across three tales of gods and assassins, poisons and politics, Deeya races to protect the people who define her life. Every choice and every loyalty will be tested as she must fight for the bonds that hold her world together, even as each battle threatens to tear them, and her, apart.
The Aria of Gods and Wolves: A Prelude
Aloucia of the Fae has had a childhood marked by tragedy. But it is shattered when a divine encounter and a fire leave her life a pile of ashes blowing in the wind. Years later, her path collides with the Emerald Bard on a perilous island mission where divinity is threatened and Aloucia’s entire world is turned upside down… again.
The Cantata of a Quiet Venom
Seventeen years later, love between wolf and bard has grown complicated. A poisoning forces Deeya, Aloucia, and the Goddess of Wolves to adapt to survive. Now, racing against time, they uncover a deadly scheme whose roots strike far too close to home.
The Madrigal of Dissonance Beneath the Leaves
As a grand celebration approaches in the city of Fo’Est, joy and politics intermingle with danger. From found family reunions to alien metal inventions, the festivities turn deadly when an assassin strikes. To save the future, Deeya must face the shadows of her past.
Fantasy Fiction, LGBTQ and Fantasy, Action & Adventure Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by JB Killan
Before he was commodore in the U.S. Navy, before sailing for Napoleon Bonaparte and Benjamin Franklin, before he fought in the Revolutionary War and escaped from the red coat prison, Joshua Barney was a boy. And he wanted to sail. Joshua began sailing at the age of twelve and worked his way to second mate of a cargo ship by the age of fifteen. When the first mate jumps ship and his captain dies, Joshua assumes command of a leaky ship and a headstrong crew. To prove to himself, his family, and the world that he was meant to be a sailor, Joshua has to save the ship, deliver his cargo, and unite his men. Anything less would result in the end of his brief career at sea.
Teen & Young Adult, Education & Reference, History, United States, Colonial & Revolutionary Periods 🎯YA (12-18)
by Megan Russ
Black Wool is a twisted retelling of the old nursery rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep. This horror retelling follows a young sheep farmer and one horrible day in her life. What will the farm look like when the sun rises? Find out in Black Wool.
This is a glimpse into my horror writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Black Wool is a twisted retelling of the old nursery rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep. This horror retelling follows a young sheep farmer and one horrible day in her life. What will the farm look like when the sun rises? Find out in Black Wool.
This is a glimpse into my horror writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Horror, Collections & Anthologies, Fantasy Anthologies, Short Stories, Fantasy Short Reads 🎯Adult (18+)
by Elisa Ann Pratt
Indie author Rose M. Brate is celebrating the release of her newest thriller, and to mark the occasion, she’s invited her closest friends from an online book club to stay at her newly acquired cozy bed-and-breakfast.
With the promise of good books, cozy fall sweaters, fireside lattes, and breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains, Rose’s friends eagerly accept their invitations.
Upon arrival, they soon discover there’s far more waiting for them than Rose's carefully planned itinerary. Speculation rises when the tall, handsome stranger who came to their rescue turns out to be far more than just a simple good Samaritan.
Things quickly heat up when elements of Rose’s book begin creeping into their reality. As the line between fiction and truth starts to blur, her friends begin to wonder if, perhaps, they are all an interactive part of her story
Within these pages, you’ll meet fictional characters inspired by real-life indie authors, woven into a tale filled with friendship, adventure, romance, mystery, suspense… and even a touch of magic.
More importantly, you’ll discover some of the incredible indie authors I have grown to love on BookTok and the amazing stories that have brought us all together.
Mystery, Cozy, Cozy Books 🎯YA (12-18)
by Brenda Angle
How to Break Free from Stagnation and Find True Peace and Blessings in Your Life.
Do you feel stuck? Are you up against a wall that you can't seem to break through? Do you feel bound by yokes and heavy laden with burdens?
Discover the key to breaking free from stagnation and finding true peace and blessings in your life. In this self-help book, Brenda Angle provides daily actionable steps to transform your life. Through small, subtle changes, you can make a huge difference in your approach to life's journey.
Religion & Spirituality, Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Living, Personal Growth, Nonfiction 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
The battle is done, but the war is far from over.
Rot continues to spread within the center of the Treefolk Nation. Darkness surrounds the Monastery of the Leaf, and it is time for its young warriors to prove themselves on their own.
The physical scars are healed, but the Blooded still carry the memories of that long night in the camp of the Red Claws. Nightmares and fear, plague the survivors of the gnoll hunt, but there is no time for them to relax. The sick beasts and the Red Claws were just the beginning. Shadows lengthen and the trees grow darker as a new evil slithers among the roots. Monsters roam the forest, and the Monks of the nation must stand between vicious claws and the innocent.
Reed and Railen return in this epic continuation of the Balance of Fates series. Join these two young monks as they venture into the forest of the Treefolk Nation and root out the decay that has spread through the trees. With the support of their squad, they face a darkness unlike any the nation has seen in centuries.
It is time for the Red Squad to rise, for heroes to emerge and lead. Aearth might be broken and without magic, but its people are not without hope.
The Miss-Fortunate Adventures Saga Continues
Broken Hope is book 2 of the Balance of Fates trilogy. Book 1 being Shattered Peace.
This series is only the beginning of the Miss-Fortunate Adventures. Be sure to check out the Miss-Fortunate Adventures Backstories to learn more about our young heroes before destiny is thrust upon them.
Fans of Dragonlance, Ravenloft, Forgotten Realms and Dark Sun will enjoy this 5e homebrew inspired story.
Fans of epic fantasy like Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn and Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time may find familiar tropes and grand adventures in the Balance of Fates Series.
⚠️Highlight to see trigger warnings: Language, Alcohol, Smoking
Dark Fantasy Horror, Low Magic, Found Family, Action Adventure, Martial Combat, Fantasy Combat, 5e Inspired 🎯Adult (18+)
by Ron Shaw
Clay escaped Purgatory.
But Ava refuses to be left behind.
While Clay wakes in another man’s body—memories fractured, identity slipping—Ava steps into the shifting labyrinth between worlds determined to find him.
Mirrors no longer reflect truth. They distort it.
Each step pulls Ava deeper into a realm where alliances fracture, reality bends, and Azrael’s influence spreads like rot through the Light itself.
The Wardens watch. The balance trembles.
What began as a desperate search becomes something far greater: a confrontation with the forces shaping life, death, and everything in between.
To save Clay, Ava must become more than a survivor.
She must challenge the very architecture of Purgatory.
Broken Reflections is the gripping second installment in the Purgatory Trilogy—a dark fantasy of fractured identity, rising power, and the dangerous cost of love that refuses to surrender.
Perfect for readers who crave:
• Fierce, resilient heroines
• Emotional supernatural fantasy
• Expanding cosmic stakes
• Stories where love defies the impossible
Horror, Dark Fantasy, Metaphysical Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by JB Juke
A strange dream leads to a parallel world where new friends must unite to survive. Their leader, Rochelle fights to keep the team alive and together as evil lurks to destroy both worlds. Is she the savior mentioned in the prophecy or is it Tina?
Does Rochelle's love for Thesis stand a chance in the face of adversity? Find out in this action-packed, survival adventure. Blending ancient Native American traditions with modern life, The Cardinal Patrons weaves a tapestry of unexpected friendships, chosen family, and slow-burning romance that will captivate readers across all genres.
Action & Adventure, War & Military, Technothrillers, Military Thrillers 🎯Adult (18+)
by JB Juke
As The Cardinal Patrons scramble to clear their names, the ruthless Quillion Valentine unleashes chaos in his quest to dominate the Native World. With destruction raining down across sacred lands and ancient strongholds falling one by one, the tribes of the Jaahnavee Region must forge an unprecedented alliance with the Cardinal Patrons in a desperate final stand against the Quillios.
Thesis and Rochelle find solace in each other's arms – but will love be enough as they face their greatest battle yet? With enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, they must navigate treacherous territories and face challenges that will test not only their strength but their faith in each other.
The stakes have never been higher as the final confrontation looms. As the world they know teeters on the edge of collapse, one question remains: can a band of outlaws unite a fractured world before everything they know and love is reduced to ashes?
Action & Adventure, War & Military, Technothrillers, Military Thrillers, War Fiction 🎯Adult (18+)
https://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Accord-Patrons/dp/B0F2YW4ZQY/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title
by JB Juke
In a high-stakes mission, the CIA joins forces with the Cardinal Patrons to uncover the identity of the mysterious employer behind Adira Briella. But when the team is unexpectedly scattered, frustration and despair set in as they struggle to reconnect and push forward. The bonds between the team members are tested like never before.
As the tension rises, Conestra and Tina embark on a journey of self-discovery, unraveling the secrets of their heritage. Both unlock abilities they never knew they possessed. Meanwhile, This journey leads Tina to ancient truths about her ancestors and her pivotal role as the savior of Chiricahua. With Ina, a powerful spirit guide, by their side, Conestra and Tina are led to a long-forgotten cave. Its walls holds the wisdom of generations past.
In the depths of the cave, they uncover ancient knowledge that could change everything.
Action & Adventure, War & Military, Technothrillers, Science Fiction Crime & Mystery, Fantasy Action & Adventure 🎯Adult (18+)
https://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Prophecy-Patrons/dp/B0FPLYMRWW/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title
by Jenny Rabe
He loves me . . . or he loves me not?
Nothing’s coming up roses for Daisy, who’s been abandoned by everyone she’s ever loved. But when an old house becomes available, Daisy has a chance to own the flower shop of her dreams.
Every rose has its thorns, though, and Daisy’s just discovered a big one: To qualify for the house, the renovation must be completed by a couple. That leaves Daisy in the lurch . . . until Forrest steps in.
Forrest has his own dreams for the house. It’s spacious enough to accommodate his dad’s wheelchair, and fixing it up will give him an excuse to spend time with Daisy.
Sparks fly as they soon learn they’re renovating more than rooms and walls. When Forrest’s parents decide to move to the big city he is left without an excuse to stay in town. And Daisy must face the question: he loves me or he loves me not?
Contemporary Romance, New Adult & College Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Step Jones
People of all ages asked me if America is a Christian Nation, because they have been told America is not a Christian Nation; they have been misled.
Christian America explores the nation's Protestant Christian roots and the history of America from the Founding Fathers to the present.
This writing conveys a. sense of conviction and urgency about America's moral and cultural foundations, blending scholarly information with informal, conversational elements and occasional humor.
No holds barred, descriptions and terminology of people and events could be revised to be more culturally sensitive and nuanced, ensuring respect, but alas, not.
The author is conversational, informal, and occasionally humorous, using storytelling to engage readers with faith, history, and society.
Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political, Religious & Spirituality 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
In this kitchen, love and ambition just might go up in flames…
In the heart of Manhattan, Maple dreams of becoming a chef—but her gift for reading people’s cravings makes any ordinary kitchen the wrong fit. Landing a job at a struggling Italian restaurant feels like fate—until a run-in with the brooding sous chef, Christian, lands her at the dish sink instead of the stove.
Christian has fought hard for his position, but with an envious former colleague watching his every move, he can’t afford distractions, not with his reputation on the line. But when an intriguing new dishwasher with secretive eyes and a surprising talent takes the dishwashing job, he can’t deny the heat simmering between them. And that is very distracting.
When Maple’s unique skill seems like the secret ingredient that could save Christian’s restaurant, will he risk the success of his restaurant and trust the woman nobody believes in or risk losing everything by following his heart?
Romantic Comedy, Medical Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Neurodiverse Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Scott Urbach
People of all ages asked me if America is a Christian Nation, because they have been told America is not a Christian Nation; they have been misled.
Christian America explores the nation's Protestant Christian roots and the history of America from the Founding Fathers to the present.
This writing conveys a. sense of conviction and urgency about America's moral and cultural foundations, blending scholarly information with informal, conversational elements and occasional humor.
No holds barred, descriptions and terminology of people and events could be revised to be more culturally sensitive and nuanced, ensuring respect, but alas, not.
The author is conversational, informal, and occasionally humorous, using storytelling to engage readers with faith, history, and society.
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Spy Thriller, Intelligence & Espionage, Political Intelligence, Kidnapping Crime 🎯Adult (18+)
by Kamira Lennae
In the remains of post-World War III Portland, hope is a memory—and survival is a wish.
Skylar Samuels, known as ‘Angel’ to the children she protects, has one rule: no adults. After all, adults brought the world to its knees. At nineteen, Skylar cares for a ragtag family of orphans, along with her little sister, in the crumbling halls of a once-grand hotel, wielding her bow with deadly accuracy and earning a heroic title she never asked for.
But heroes can’t always afford to trust. When Skylar crosses paths with Noah, a wounded army boy with secrets of his own, her strict rules begin to falter. As zombies close in and rival survivors grow more ruthless, Skylar must decide if letting someone see the real her is worth the risk—or if it will destroy everything she’s fought for.
In this new world where innocence is a liability and kindness can get you killed, Skylar is forced to choose: surrender to the impending darkness or become the angel the city needs most—no matter the cost.
A haunting, action-packed tale of found family, sacrifice, and the resilient human spirit—perfect for fans of fierce heroines and heart-pounding twists.
Science Fiction, Dystopian, Teen & Young Adult Zombie, Post-Apocalyptic 🎯YA (12-18)
by Jenny Rabe
Some people are cursed in love, but Rosie’s bad luck starts with her lips.
A curse is the only way to describe her nightmarish dating streak. Her final semester at ASU is the last chance to find a man who will break her kissing curse and save her from the dead-end dating pool awaiting her in Wyoming.
Tate’s always dreamed of designing a new home from his mom, one that is free of the haunting memories of his father. But wherever he goes, he wants Rosie to be with him and to end the rumors that follow her.
The only obstacle- Rosie has only ever seen him as a friend. Good thing he’s up for a challenge, even if that means facing his childhood demons. Will he forever stay in the friend zone or will Rosie see the truth right in front of her?
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Ron Shaw
Some whispers guide the dying.
Others devour the living.
Arianna was meant to shepherd souls into the Light. Instead, she finds herself alone in a fractured realm where every decision weakens the foundation beneath her feet.
The Wardens question her. The balance falters. And something darker stirs within the silence.
Each soul she touches leaves a fracture behind. Each whisper digs deeper—blurring the line between duty and unraveling.
The Light no longer feels steady.
It feels watched.
As the realms begin to splinter and long-buried forces move beneath the surface, Arianna must confront a terrifying truth:
The greatest threat may not be outside her.
It may be what she is becoming.
Death’s Sweet Whisper is the haunting conclusion to the Purgatory Trilogy—a dark fantasy of power, identity, and the fragile boundary between salvation and ruin.
For readers who crave:
• Psychological dark fantasy
• Morally complex heroines
• Expanding cosmic mythology
• Endings that linger long after the final page
Horror, Dark Fantasy, Metaphysical Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Brian Thompson
Death wasn't the end for Stephen. It was only the beginning of an eternal curse, fueled by unquenchable rage. Betrayed by those he loved, he awakens as a Demon with one goal: brutal, calculated revenge. But his journey will not only drag you through a world of betrayal and justice but also through the dark side of the afterlife, where ancient grudges dictate devastating new realities. Are you ready to witness the cunning unraveling of lives, meticulously orchestrated by a spirit determined to settle old scores?
In this gripping narrative, you'll experience the intricate mechanics of the spirit world, where anger becomes a formidable weapon and spirits manipulate energy, possess humans, and influence minds. Follow Stephen's chilling path as he manipulates the living and the dead, using his dark abilities to achieve his twisted designs. But he is not alone in this world of vengeance and power. Along the way, he encounters characters like the compassionate Observer Frank, the ruthless Angel of Death Rebekkah, and the mischievous Trickster Nick, each with their own agendas and abilities.
As Stephen manipulates the people most precious to his close allies, the lines between good and evil blur and loyalties are tested to their breaking point. But this is not just a story about revenge. It's a provocative exploration of morality, free will, and the destructive impact of unresolved grievances. Don't wait to delve into this dark, thrilling saga. Pick up your copy of "The Demon" today and enter a world where a meticulous artisan forges vengeance and a Demon's rage paves a terrifying path.
If you enjoyed "The Demon," you'll also love "The Reaper" by Sarah J. Maas, another gripping tale of power, betrayal, and revenge in the supernatural world. Buy now before the price changes!"
Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban, Urban Fantasy, Occult Ghosts & Haunted Houses, Metaphysical Fantasy, Ghost Thrillers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Scott Urbach
He left the CIA behind. But when tragedy strikes, the Agency pulls him back into a deadly game of shadows and betrayal.
Veteran CIA security officer Grant Hunter thought his days of espionage were over. But the mysterious explosion of a Nigerian Air Force transport plane, killing the CIA Director and his team, shatters his peace. Against his better judgement, Hunter agrees to come out of retirement for one critical mission: rebuild the Director's Protective Staff, safeguard the new boss, and finish the mission to Nigeria that his fallen comrades died trying to complete.
Plunged into the volatile heart of Lagos, Hunter navigates a treacherous landscape. He distrusts the Nigerian Intelligence Agency's leadership and faces formidable external forces aiming to destabilize the government. When a shadowy operative known only as Sarkin Duhu betrays him, Hunter becomes the hunted.
Outgunned, outnumbered, and out of options, Hunter wages a desperate one-man war to protect the DCI and avenge his lost teammates. Dive into this gripping spy thriller filled with high-stakes action, international intrigue, and relentless suspense.
Fans of Tom Clancy, Lee Child and David McCloskey, this book is for you! Deny Everything is Book Two in the Grant Hunter Thriller series.
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Spy Thriller, Intelligence & Espionage, Political Intelligence, Crime 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jim Graham
When former Marine Kyle Kelly returns to his quiet hometown in northern Michigan, he hopes for peace - not another battle. Haunted by his time in Afghanistan and struggling to find meaning after war, Kyle's life changes the moment he meets Carlie, a woman whose guarded smile hides wounds she refuses to name.
Their connection is undeniable but fragile. When Kyle presses too hard for answers, Carlie disappears, leaving him broken and desperate for a second chance.
That chance arrives in the most unexpected form: the DoOr - a mysterious family heirloom with the power to send its user back in time once. Long dismissed as legend, the DoOr offers Kyle a single opportunity to step into Carlie's past and change the course of her life... and his own.
But tampering with time carries a price. As Kyle navigates a world he was never meant to enter, he discovers that love alone may not be enough to save someone who doesn't want to be saved - and that some wounds run deeper than even time can heal.
Heartfelt, haunting, and unforgettable, The DoOr is a story of love, loss, and the lengths we go to rewrite the moments that define us.
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Time Travel Romances 🎯Adult (18+)
by A.M. McCray
John’s job became much easier when he started telling himself he probably wasn’t human anymore.
John used to be Malachy Secundus Valerio de Nyuskom, a prince who only wanted to play piano, travel around, and be home for summer. Everything changed when he woke up cursed—his right arm completely transformed—and his future no longer certain.
Nowadays, he's something not-quite-human doing important work as a handyman of a kind. Magic accompanies John. It loves stories, and it loves watching the way light and dark play.
It's been ten years since the last time John has seen his friend Cyrus Cooper, and magic is finally telling him it's time to stop by for a visit.
Fantasy, Magical Realism, Cozy Fantasy, Alternate History Science Fiction 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
The Easy Part is a look at my Romance Writing Style.
Follow the tragic tale of a man who cannot let go of his love. Would it be better to let go and move on, or let it destroy you? To be guided to something better and still refusing to see the truth, can he turn his life into something more?
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
The Easy Part is a look at my Romance Writing Style.
Follow the tragic tale of a man who cannot let go of his love. Would it be better to let go and move on, or let it destroy you? To be guided to something better and still refusing to see the truth, can he turn his life into something more?
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Fantasy, Romantic, Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Romance Short Reads, Anthologies, Short Stories 🎯YA (12-18)
by Ron Shaw
Clay Mitchell is dead.
He wasn’t ready. He wasn’t finished. And he refuses to stay buried.
When Clay awakens in Purgatory, he has one goal: find Ava—the woman he loves—before the system erases him forever.
But Purgatory isn’t a waiting room.
It’s a battleground.
Azrael, the cold architect of this realm, is watching. Memories are currency. Time is running out. And every choice Clay makes tightens the chains binding him to oblivion.
To escape, he must uncover the truth behind the gateway whispered about by the lost souls trapped beside him.
But some doors aren’t meant to open.
And some souls were never meant to return.
Echoes of Reckoning is a dark, emotional afterlife thriller about love, defiance, and the cost of second chances.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Thought-provoking supernatural fiction
• Morally complex characters
• Emotional, high-stakes fantasy
• Stories that linger long after the last page
Horror, Dark Fantasy, Metaphysical Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by J.C. Macke
Callum
Maeve is gone.
No goodbye. No explanation. Just silence as Callum stares at the empty driveway.
With a short fuse and a clock that refuses to slow, Callum follows every lead he can find—but every answer only leaves more questions behind. A breadcrumb here. A shadow there. Like someone wants him chasing ghosts.
Every ally is watching, waiting for the Costas to resurface. But if Callum is right… this was meant to be a message.
Maeve
Maeve refuses to break—even when she’s close to it.
Trapped beneath watchful eyes and running out of time, she knows survival means staying sharp and waiting for the right moment.
When a stranger steps in to help her, she realizes he may be her one chance to escape.
One problem. He’s being watched, too. But Maeve knows one thing to be true—
She will leave this place. Dead or alive.
Relationships will be tested. Loyalties will be questioned. Limits will be pushed. Secrets will be revealed.
And Callum won’t stop until Maeve is back in his arms again.
Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense 🎯Adult (18+)
by Devin Sanders
One of the few silly times a young child gets to correct a published book. The Farm takes its readers on a journey of animal sounds and sights that might not always match up with each other, all for the sake of completing a good rhyme. The twists and turns will keep young children on their toes until the very last page. Complete with a QR code and music notation, this story can be read or sung.
Children's Book, Picture Book, Rhyming, Animals 🎯Kids (0-8)
by Jenny Rabe
For years, hotshot veterinarian Jim has admired Debra from afar. When he scores a chance to work with her, he is shocked to discover her Chimp Sanctuary is plagued with problems. Somehow he has to enlist her help in improving the sanctuary without endangering her job.
Debra's life revolves around her work as CEO of the sanctuary. Probably the reason why she is over thirty and has never been kissed. When an ambitious new vet arrives with bright ideas, she is certain he wants to take away the one thing she loves. Debra won't let his good looks and witty banter distract her from protecting her sanctuary.
But when she realizes he has her best interests in mind can the rivalry become something more? Has she found a partner in work and life?
Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, New Adult & College Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Odysseus Saint
For Elise is a dark psychological romance about obsession, control, and the quiet ways harm becomes normalized.
When Nick returns home for Christmas break, he steps back into a relationship with his sister Elise that has never been properly examined. Elise has been obsessed with Nick since they were younger—long before desire had language and long before anyone thought to intervene. What the family once dismissed as closeness or sentimentality has been allowed to deepen unchecked, until blurred boundaries feel ordinary rather than alarming.
Nick doesn’t enter a relationship with Elise so much as he steps into one already set in motion, where intensity is mistaken for love and refusal quietly disappears. As he reconnects with familiar places and people, moments of discomfort begin to accumulate, forcing him to confront the possibility that what he accepted as devotion may in fact be something far more dangerous.
Heavily inspired by poetry, For Elise is structured around perception. Elise experiences the world through music—emotion as rhythm, repetition, and crescendo—while Nick understands the world through art, valuing distance, composition, and choice. Their relationship exists where those languages collide, revealing how easily immersion can be mistaken for consent.
This novel is not about taboo for shock value. It is about the normalization of harm—how obsession disguises itself as love, how silence protects dangerous behavior, and how everyone can see the signs without acting. Poetic, unsettling, and deliberately uncomfortable, For Elise examines what happens when the truth arrives slowly—and whether recognizing it is enough to survive.
Literature & Fiction, Erotica, Romantic Erotica, Dark Romance 🎯Adult (18+) 🌶️ Spice Level 5/5
by Skye Lynn Bailey
Chad Crawford's nightmares have returned. Every night they play like a bad rerun. Him trying to save the life of a fellow soldier. The missile falling through the painted dawn sky. The indescribable fear as his best friend walks toward him in the open. He didn't remember that early dawn in Afghanistan, but the report he read when he woke up in the hospital was very detailed. The only thing that has ever stopped the nightmares is being on the move. He's been at the Circle C for far too long. One day, he hoped to be in a place where he could settle down on the family ranch. He wasn't there yet. As luck would have it, he found a new job in Denver. It's not his normal kind of work, but being a bouncer at a strip club ought to shake things up a bit. Best of all, it would be a change of scenery to hopefully rein the nightmares in for a couple months.
Anna Bishop was married to her work. She enjoyed being an exotic dancer. However, recent events have her questioning her safety, so when her best friend invites her to be the maid of honor at her wedding in Oklahoma, she makes the trek from Denver. It was just the escape she needed. Too bad the broody best man had to try and ruin her weekend. She hoped when she returned home, whoever had been leaving the creepy gifts at her doorstep would have moved on. Instead, her absence had angered her stalker. Now, she needed that broody best man to keep her safe.
Romance, Contemporary, Small Town Romance, Western and Frontier Romance, Enemies To Lovers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Skye Lynn Bailey
Unfulfilled at work, Chelsea Crawford quit her job, knowing she would be blacklisted from the fashion industry. With nowhere else to go, she returns home to the Circle C. She just needs a reset to decide what she wants to do with her life.
Levi James has spent his entire life on the Circle C. As a young boy, he was there to play with his best friend, Chad Crawford. As a teen, he learned how to run cattle, work with horses, and build fence alongside the Crawford siblings. Now, he is a full-time employee. Every dollar earned goes to the care of his sick mother. As if his life couldn't be more complicated, his best friend's baby sister has come back home.
Chelsea and Levi's relationship has gone through the paces that all kid sister and brother's best friend relationships do. Childhood crushes, bickering like siblings, a drunken night in her most vulnerable time, and now avoidance as much as possible. That is until the sparks begin to fly in more ways than one.
Romance, Contemporary, Small Town Romance, Enemies to Lovers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Skye Lynn Bailey
Chase Crawford is the eldest son at the Circle C. When his two younger siblings decided they weren't ready for the responsibilities of running the 800 acre family legacy, he stepped into the role. That left him with all work and no play. When a beautiful woman shows up on Chase's doorstep, he's not sure he can trust her. Tiffany Austin claims they had a one night stand, and the child she is carrying is his. With a hazy recollection of the woman and no memory of the night in question, he has some big decisions to make.
Romance, Contemporary, Small Town Romance, Western and Frontier Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Maya Reed
What if the greatest discovery in human history had already been made — and someone had decided you were never going to know?
At 2:17 in the morning, investigative journalist Maya Reyes receives an encrypted message on a channel she thought was dead. A GPS coordinate in the Arizona desert. And five words.
She didn’t die. She left.
Two hours later she is standing at the perimeter fence of a classified facility that does not officially exist, watching the machinery of suppression run at full speed.
A woman is dead inside Hangar 7. The official cause of death is cardiac arrest. The brain scan recorded in the eighteen minutes before Eleanor Voss’s heart stopped tells a different story — every region of her brain firing in perfect, sustained coherence, as though she reorganized herself around a single purpose no medical literature has a category for.
Thrillers & Suspense, Spies & Politics, Conspiracies, Science Fiction Crime and Mystery, Conspiracy Thrillers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Dan Filion
Dorothy Gale went home and left something behind.
Now, her granddaughter Eliza is about to discover that Oz never forgets.
This is not the Oz of childhood stories. It is a living land, where forests breathe and choose who walks through them and where magic runs through the soil thick as blood. It is beautiful and dangerous and it has been holding its breath for a very long time.
When a storm pulls Eliza Gale across worlds and drops her into the heart of it, Oz knows her name before she can speak it.
She didn't ask for any of this. A bloodline legacy she doesn't understand. A guarded commander who keeps everyone at careful distance and is slowly, reluctantly losing the ability to keep it with her. An ancient evil that looks at her like it recognizes something Eliza herself doesn't know yet.
The closer she gets to the truth of what she is, the more she understands why Oz called her and not someone else.
But Oz doesn't ask.
It calls.
And some stories don't end. They just wait for the right person to finish them.
Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
Getting Burnt is a twisted retelling of the old nursery rhyme Jack Be Nimble. This horror retelling follows the fire dancing troupe that makes a deal for luck. What happens when their luck runs out?
This is a glimpse into my horror writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Getting Burnt is a twisted retelling of the old nursery rhyme Jack Be Nimble. This horror retelling follows the fire dancing troupe that makes a deal for luck. What happens when their luck runs out?
This is a glimpse into my horror writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Horror, Collections & Anthologies, Fantasy Short Reads, Fantasy Anthologies, Short Stories 🎯Adult (18+)
by DeAnna Kaye Fields
Bellamy Bishop doesn’t expect people to stay. With her parents gone and her friends settling down, Bellamy is convinced everyone will eventually leave her. She gives her heart to her friends, her patients, and Colonel Mustard—her beloved Kia Soul—but will she believe it when Edison says he’ll stay?
Mechanic Edison Cole’s world orbits his sister and her family. He has a niece and nephew he adores, a brother-in-law who is ridiculously into holidays, and a sister who raised him. Edison almost blows off the photoshoot that would lead him to Bellamy.
Between family time, teasing conversations, and chaotic holidays, Bellamy begins to believe she might actually have a soft place to land with Edison.
But when Bellamy’s insecurities threaten to sabotage the whole relationship, can Edison convince her that he’s not going anywhere?
Golden Hour is a cozy small-town romance about found family, taking chances, and learning that sometimes love stays.
Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, Clean and Wholesome Romance 🎯Adult (18+) 🌶️Spice Level 1/5 (Closed Door)
by Dua Fatima
She was blamed for a death she didn't cause.He lived through seven years of hell.Nala's life ended the day her mother died.Branded as a curse by the one person who should have protected her, she is abandoned by her own father and thrown into a world ruled by gangs, bloodshed, and ruthless criminals. In a place where trust is weakness and survival comes at a price, Nala learns that monsters do not always hide in the dark.Some wear familiar faces.Zayden has spent seven years living a nightmare.His family was murdered. His future was stolen. Tortured, broken, and left with nothing but scars, he survives with a single goal burning inside him:Revenge.When fate forces Nala and Zayden onto the same path, their worlds collide in a storm of secrets, danger, and betrayal. As hidden truths begin to unravel, they discover that the past is far more terrifying than they ever imagined.but in a world built on lies, can two broken souls trust each other?or will the flames of revenge consume them both? Dark. Addictive. Emotional.The Grey Flame is a gripping dark romantic thriller filled with secrets, danger, heartbreak, and unforgettable characters fighting to survive in a world determined to destroy them.
Horror 🎯Adult (18+)
by C.K. Smith
For fans of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Home Before Dark by Riley Sager, and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia comes a chilling gothic horror where family secrets refuse to stay buried.
The Aberdeen Manor estate has always been shrouded in mystery—a sprawling mansion where every hallway hides a secret and every shadow tells a story.
For Maeve Adams, the estate is more than an inheritance.
It's home.
But when the horrifying truth about her biological father, Eric Stephenson—a sadistic serial killer—comes to light, everything she thought she knew begins to unravel. The house she once loved becomes a prison of unanswered questions, lingering nightmares, and a past determined to claw its way back into the present.
Security cameras surround the property, meant to keep danger out.
Instead, they capture something watching from the darkness.
As unexplained events escalate and old wounds reopen, Maeve and her family are forced into a terrifying battle against the secrets hidden within Aberdeen Manor. The deeper they dig, the more they realize some horrors were never meant to be uncovered.
Because some houses don't just keep secrets...
They protect them.
The Haunting of Aberdeen Manor is a suspense-filled gothic horror novel blending psychological terror, family tragedy, serial killers, and supernatural mystery into a story that will haunt readers long after the final page.
Begin the saga with the prequel (second book), Eric Stephenson: Bloodlines, continue through The Haunting of Aberdeen Manor and Return to Aberdeen Manor (third book), and prepare for the epic conclusion in The End to Aberdeen Manor, coming this September.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Supernatural, Ghosts, Science Fiction, Crime 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
In a world that’s too loud, Blythe has learned to navigate the chaos. Even with the burden of a constant ringing in her ears and moments of deafening silence, she’s thriving in her new life as an entrepreneur. Yet when an unexpected person sweeps into her life, she’s faced with challenges that push her both personally and professionally.
Conner, the town’s charming mechanic, knows engines—but not his own heart. Stuck in a cycle of short-lived relationships, he’s been searching for meaning in all the wrong places. Until he finally sees Blythe. Her quiet strength flips a switch, and suddenly, everything clicks.
As Blythe struggles to balance her growing business, a new relationship, and a health issue that threatens to change everything, she must decide whether opening her heart is worth the risk. Can Conner find the right words—and the right timing—to bridge the silence between them? Or will fear stall what could be the love of a lifetime?
Clean & Wholesome Romance, Medical Romance, Workplace Romance, Neurodiverse Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
He can’t tolerate touch, but hers is the exception.
Jason has spent his life avoiding physical contact, his extreme sensitivity making even the slightest touch unbearable. When his boss hires Hannah specifically to help him navigate his emotional and physical limitations, Jason is less than pleased.
Hannah is a true jill-of-all-trades who thrives on connection and touch. Despite Jason’s cold reception, she remains determined to break through his defenses and offer him the support he needs.
When Hannah is involved in a workplace accident, something shifts in Jason’s perspective. For the first time, he begins to see the possibility of a different future—and the potential for a relationship. But as his fears resurface, Jason must decide if he can overcome his anxieties and embrace a chance at love.
Clean & Wholesome Romance, Medical Romance, Workplace Romance, Neurodiverse Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Tegan E. Armstrong
What if going home means reopening wounds you fought to bury? What if it’s the only way to find love – and the one place you swore you never return to?
Tiffany Samson escaped Port Arbor, Ohio the moment she could. But when her father’s hospitalized, she packs up the life she built – and the daughter she adores – and heads straight back to the town she vowed she’d never live in again. Moving into her childhood home was supposed to be a temporary fix. But nothing about coming home has been simple. The walls remember everything she’s tried to forget, and every shadow stirs up the jagged memories she’s spent years suppressing.
Then she runs into Chris Bartkowski, the boy-next-door turned into a dangerously handsome professional hockey star, recovering from a career-threatening injury. He’s steady, kind, and unexpectedly patient. He’s also the last man Tiffany should want. He isn’t in town for the long run, and he can’t be hers.
Unfortunately, he’s also impossible to resist.
Chris never forgot the sharp-tongued girl with wary eyes. But the woman she’s become hits harder than any slapshot. She’s all grown up and fiercely protective of the daughter who steals his heart the instant they meet. As old memories collide with new feelings, earning her trust might be the hardest fight he’s ever faced – and the one that could change everything.
For readers who love their romance tender at the core, spicy at the edges and the kind of healing that feels like coming home. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cowles, Devney Perry and Brittainy C. Cherry.
Romance, Contemporary, Friends to Lovers, Small Town Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
This fantasy installment in Megan Russ's standalone short story samplers focuses on the story of a Princess and her guardian.
As with each sampler there is the focus story. The Ice Princess accompanied by a look at other work.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
This fantasy installment in Megan Russ's standalone short story samplers focuses on the story of a Princess and her guardian.
As with each sampler there is the focus story. The Ice Princess accompanied by a look at other work.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection. Remember reviews help indie authors find readers.
Fantasy, Anthologies & Short Stories, Fantasy Short Reads, Teen & Young Adult Short Reads 🎯YA (12-18)
by C.K. Smith
For fans of Bride of Chucky, Child's Play, Natural Born Killers, and the infamous outlaw lovers Bonnie and Clyde comes a wildly twisted horror-comedy where true love refuses to die... even after death.
Andy Stone is running from the cops.
Annabella Larson is behind the wheel.
Lovers. Thieves. Killers.
Together they've left a trail of bodies across state lines, staying one step ahead of the law. But when a botched escape ends in a violent crash outside an abandoned toy store during a raging storm, their luck finally runs out.
Or so everyone thinks.
Bleeding, desperate, and out of options, Anna and Andy hide among shelves of forgotten toys.
Then lightning strikes.
When the storm clears, the lovers wake to discover their souls have become trapped inside two rag dolls—stitched smiles, button eyes... and absolutely no thumbs.
Unfortunately for everyone else...
Murder isn't something you outgrow.
Armed with razor-sharp wit, dark humor, and an unhealthy devotion to each other, Anna and Andy embark on a blood-soaked rampage proving that becoming a toy doesn't make a killer harmless.
It just makes them far more unpredictable.
Equal parts horror, dark comedy, romance, and over-the-top carnage, Killer Dolls: Anna & Andy is a fast-paced splatter horror where love never dies...
It just gets stitched back together.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Crime, Serial Killers, Thrasher Horror, Dark Comedy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Odysseus Saint
Some love stories burn.
Some endure.
And some become empires that cannot survive their own foundations.
The Kingdom We Built is a lyrical epistolary novel about love, loyalty, shame, and the quiet transfer of power between three people bound by devotion and fracture.
Alexander Sol is a sailor holding himself together with discipline and duty.
Belladonna Snow is fire—intense, passionate, certain that love must be fought for.
Helena Lily is steadiness—the quiet presence that remains when everything else shakes.
What begins as a kingdom built in secrecy and hunger slowly evolves into something far more dangerous: stability.
As deployment, trauma, jealousy, and unspoken alignment test their loyalty, each must confront a harder question than betrayal—
Who deserves the crown when the king begins to collapse?
Blending literary romance, psychological drama, military realism, and mythic Dungeons & Dragons symbolism, this novel is not about choosing between two women.
It is about sovereignty.
It is about shame.
Because sometimes the kingdom you build reveals who you really are.
Essays & Correspondence, Letters, Military Romance, Poetry 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
Welcome to Aearth
Brave Adventurers Wanted!
This collection of six short stories will introduce you to the broken world of Aearth. Glimpse moments in time. Where magic and the gods still influence the world. Step foot into the world since the loss of magic. Where monsters haunt more than nightmares.
Aearth was once a place of magic and wonder. A world where the gods were said to walk among its people and gift champions with great power. Aearth, once so powerful and grand, fell to the Great War over two-thousand years ago.
When the Gods created Aearth, they gave a country to each of their races. The forest of the north to the elves and fawn folk. The mountains to the dwarves and small people. The desert was given to those brave enough to survive among the monsterkin. The southern jungle was gifted to the elementals. While the plains and swamps were given to those that would live close to nature. The central plains were gifted to humanity.
Humanity quickly outgrew its borders and so started the Human Expansion. A dark power promised humanity the world, and they were out to take it.
When the Great War broke out, the gods saw fit to intercede. Their Chosen were Marked and given gifts no other mortal possessed along with the weapons to fight the armies of undead humanity created to fight their war. A group of heroes meant to unite and bind the world with them. A task they never completed. They failed.
The world of Aearth broke. Magic broke the world apart at the seams. The gods saved their people and their world, piecing it back together. They took magic from mortals, infusing it into Aearth to hold it together.
The gods left their people to survive without magic, in a world that is starved for it.
Two thousand years later, the cracks in the world are widening. Magic is leaking into reality.
Aearth and its stories are inspired by a private Fantasy 5e Homebrew. Lore is just the prequel to a much larger world and book saga.
Horror, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Short Stories 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
The last intern that Collin worked with nearly destroyed him . . . and his hotel.
As General Manager of Hawaii International, Collin Farr cannot afford to let history repeat itself. His good name and the resort's internship program are on the line. Even though his new intern shows promise, letting her in could risk it all.
Piper Allen moved to Hawaii with every intention to keep her mind fixed on her internship at Honolulu’s most exclusive resort. Determined to make a splash at the exclusive resort, she throws all of her efforts into planning the resort’s masquerade ball. Her talents do not go unnoticed, the board is thrilled with the success of the masquerade, and suddenly Collin’s heart is tuned in for her next move.
A mysterious New Year's kiss brings the welcome distraction she needs to keep her growing feelings for Collin at bay and be the professional she is. Will it ruin everything when she discovers the truth of that life changing kiss?
New Adult & College Romance, Contemporary Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
Who knew that a little mistletoe could help Holly find the beauty within?
After a fire leaves half of her face and neck scarred, Holly was sure she’d never find someone to look beyond past the physical and emotional scars left behind. That is, until her roommate’s date kisses her under the mistletoe on a playful dare. But the girl code dictates that Eric is off limits, he is her roommate’s crush. Even though she feels seen for the first time since her accident, Holly has to decide how to move forward without Eric.
After Eric kisses Holly, he can’t just move on as she suggests. She has been his friend for years and suddenly his feelings are alive. He can’t take her roommate out again as if nothing happened. Eric is determined to help Holly see herself as the amazing woman he is falling in love with, no matter the cost.
Will Holly be able to see herself through Eric’s eyes and begin to heal the scars that no one else can see?
New Adult & College Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy 🎯Adult (18+)
by A.M. McCray
The difference between good and evil came easier for children than men.
The Grim Reaper might be more than a story people tell because, eight years ago, a man stole his scythe from him. That action pulled on a thread, connecting the fates of three individuals:
Lou, a ten-year-old boy studying ethics
Joby, Lou's guardian and a collector of enchanted objects with a tenuous grasp of his own mind
The cowardly gray-haired man they have taken captive in order to learn the whereabouts of the scythe
As Lou tries to explain morality to Joby, the hunt for the scythe has him questioning if what they are doing is good, evil, or beyond judgment.
But what do little boys know anyway?
Fantasy, Magical Realism, Cozy Fantasy, Alternate History Science Fiction, Low Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by J.C. Macke
Betrayal. Secrets. Lies. War. Can love survive when nothing is what it seems?
Maeve and Callum were once inseparable—until a sudden, brutal act shattered everything. For nine years, Maeve believed that he had betrayed her. But it’s all an elaborate lie, and Maeve soon learns that she’s surrounded by secrets.
A staged fallout. A series of calculated deceptions. An arranged marriage. A bitter rivalry. Can Maeve navigate the lies and the bloodshed to take her rightful place as a leader?
Now, with the brutal Costa family closing in, Maeve agrees to an uneasy alliance with Callum, and their life together starts falling into place as the burden of the last nine years fades away. But some things are too good to be true. And just when she learns to trust Callum again, she discovers the truth. A truth he has kept from her.
He doesn’t just want an alliance. He wants her. A whirlwind international trip offers a temporary calm, but the stillness feels wrong. Too quiet. Too perfect. With old feelings resurfacing and buried secrets unraveling, Maeve begins to wonder: who can she trust?
Some truths destroy more than lies ever could. And some hearts may not survive what’s coming.
Will they all make it back?
Romance, Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Brian Thompson
Welcome to the afterlife. Heaven and Hell are fairy tales. The real afterlife is a hidden, cutthroat ecosystem.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is not merely life after death; it is also about purpose, understanding our emotions, and assistance from other people even when we are helpless." — Prince Sachin, OnlineBookClub.org
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Observer is more than just a paranormal adventure—it's a story about identity, loss, belief, and love that survives death." — Poppy Scolnik, Speak Up Talk Radio
Fight Demons. Bend Time. Protect the living.
Frank just died... and now he has lost more than his life. He has lost every memory of who he was. Waking in a strange and vivid afterlife ruled by cosmic Observers, cunning Demons, and mischievous Tricksters, Frank feels an empty space where his identity should be. Haunted by emotions he cannot explain and flashes of a family he might have loved, he must master a brutal spiritual economy to protect them from the grave.
In this emotionally charged metaphysical urban fantasy, Frank discovers a world beyond death filled with beauty and danger. Spiritual energy shapes every soul's strength. Helping others empowers Observers with bright vitality, while causing harm fuels the dark influence of Demons. Guided by a wise but secretive mentor, Frank must learn to control his new abilities, understand ancient laws that govern the spirit world, and face trials that test the line between destiny and choice.
The Afterlife Reimagined: Explore a richly detailed spiritual realm with layered planes, intricate rules, and breathtaking landscapes.
Memory and Identity: Follow a moving quest as Frank struggles with guilt, hope, and the truth of the life he can no longer remember.
Spiritual Conflict: Experience the rising tension between Observers and Demons while Tricksters add confusion at every turn.
Heartfelt and Thoughtful: A character-centered story with moments of humor and emotional weight, perfect for readers who enjoy The Good Place, American Gods, and the spiritual depth of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Awards and Accolades: * Runner-Up for Best Paranormal Fiction (2025 PenCraft Book Awards)
Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Inspirational, Death & Grief, Cosmic Urban Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by Abra Frost
Memories are the foundation of who we are. Some become imprints—etched into the very core of our being.
In the year 2111, identity is managed. After a devastating virus, the Genesis Foundation rebuilt society by classifying every citizen from birth as Rational, Rehabilitated, Forgotten, or Lost. Where you live—and whether you survive—is determined by the label you’re given. District walls separate the clean from the quarantined. Surveillance is constant.
Abra is Rehabilitated—deemed salvageable by the Foundation’s cold algorithms. Haunted by loss and craving something real, she becomes a Rehabilitator for their most controversial cure: Dark Knight Glycerine. But when she collides with the Freethinkers—rebels who reject the system’s psychological chains—she begins to question everything: the drugs, the labels, and even her memories.
Torn between the illusion of safety and the price of truth, Abra must navigate a world of virtual realities, memory manipulation, and whispered resistance. And as the lines between what is real and what is rewritten begin to blur, she’s forced to confront the most dangerous question of all:
Who was she before they told her who to be?
A genre-bending fusion of dystopian sci-fi, speculative fiction, fantasy, psychological thriller, spirituality, and romance. The Echoed Thread is Part One of Origins—the opening installment in the A Twin Flame Journey series.
Perfect for fans of character-driven speculative fiction, The Echoed Thread weaves together themes of free will vs. control, grief and transformation, psychological manipulation, forbidden love, spiritual awakening, and the search for truth in a manufactured reality.
Tropes include found family, soul-deep connection (twin flames), rebellion against the system, memory tampering, slow-burn romance, and the unraveling of identity.
Blending the societal critique of 1984 and Brave New World, the psychological intensity of Philip K. Dick, and the spiritual resonance of The Celestine Prophecy, this debut novel explores a chilling world of class stratification, technological control, and metaphysical rebellion.
Embark on a journey where twin flames collide, memories awaken, and the rabbit hole pulls you into a love that transcends time.
Science Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Brynne Aisling-Rowan
In a lighthouse perched above a restless sea, Thessa crafts paper miracles for the brokenhearted — tiny folded spells that carry comfort where she cannot go.
When a weary traveler seeks refuge in her solitude, his warmth stirs feelings she thought she had buried beneath the tides.
But Evran carries a grief that keeps him moving, and love cannot take root in someone who refuses to stay. Thessa must decide whether risking her heart is worth it… even if love won’t promise to stay.
Fantasy, Magical Realism, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Romantasy, Young Adult 🎯YA (12-18)
by Megan Russ
Pity's Revenge follows a young assassin on his adventure of love and betrayal. Pity is not ready for the contract he has been given. Will his fate forever be changed by his next step?
This short story was originally written for the Writers Unite! Realm of Magic. I was honored to be included in this collection but it is now time for this story to get some more attention.
This is a glimpse into my fantasy writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection.
Pity's Revenge follows a young assassin on his adventure of love and betrayal. Pity is not ready for the contract he has been given. Will his fate forever be changed by his next step?
This short story was originally written for the Writers Unite! Realm of Magic. I was honored to be included in this collection but it is now time for this story to get some more attention.
This is a glimpse into my fantasy writing style. This includes a sneak peek at Shadows of the Great Basin as well as a sneak peek at Night Creature's Lair, my other two collections.
Please remember to leave a review even if you don't like this short collection.
Horror, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Anthologies, Short Stories, Fantasy Short Reads 🎯Adult (18+)
by Sophia Indiana
she was never meant to survive him.
he was never meant to let her go.
The Dagger chose me. Bound me. Changed me.
Now it hums with power I can’t control, dragging me into a world of blood-soaked curses and gods who never grant mercy. My coven keeps secrets, my mother is gone, and the shadows are no longer empty.
Because he is there. The monster who circles me like prey, the man who feels more like destiny with every step I take toward him. His touch is danger. His presence, obsession.
And still I burn for him.
So I pray.
Not for freedom—because there was never a choice.
Not for love—because love was never enough.
I pray only that when Fate comes for me, I will have the strength to meet it.
The first book of the Severed Fate Saga is not just a love story—it is a reckoning. A Prayer for Broken Things weaves together curses and crowns, shadows and flame, and a bond so consuming it cannot help but destroy what it touches. This is love written in ruin, and ruin carved into prophecy.
Romantasy, Enemies to Lovers Romance, Werewolf & Shifter Romance 🎯YA (12-18)
by E.A. Shearer
My fated mate broke my soul. My second chance mate might just burn the world to save me.
I was never meant to survive...let alone be claimed.
In the Blackthorne Pack, I'm nothing. A servant. A shadow. A mistake no one lets me forget. My only hope for survival was turning eighteen and finding my fated mate.
But the Moon Goddess can be cruel.
Because I found my mate... Alpha Draven Blackthorne---the very man who ensures my life is a living hell...and he rejected me in front of the entire inner circle.
Broken, humiliated, and left in absolute agony on the dark hardwood floor. I thought that was the end of my story.
Until he arrived.
Alpha Adrian Silvercrest. They call him the 'butcher'. Cold, powerful and feared across the territories. Steps into my world like a storm...and claims me as his mate. But nothing is ever that simple. Because the people who broke me won't let me go.
Now I have a choice: Stay where I was slowly dying...or risk everything for a second chance I don't believe I deserve.
He says I'm his mate. But after everything I've endured...can I learn to trust again? Or will the past destroy us both?
Find out what happens in the first book of the Silvercrest Series. Can Lyra overcome her fears and leave with Alpha Adrian or does she stay where she has nothing left?
Dark Romance, Second Chance, Werewolf, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban, Contemporary 🎯Adult (18+)
by Kathryn Hart
She was never meant to rise. She was trained to obey.
Alira has spent her life inside the Sanctum—where power is controlled, truth is curated, and girls like her are taught to shrink.
But something inside her refuses to stay quiet.
When cracks begin to fracture everything she’s ever believed, obedience is no longer safety—it’s a cage. And beyond its walls lies a world the Sanctum has hidden… one pulsing with untamed magic, dangerous freedom, and a group of outcasts who don’t fear what she is.
They welcome it.
As a dark corruption spreads across the land and whispers of something ancient begin to stir, Alira is pulled into a war she doesn’t understand—one that threatens not only the world, but the truth of who she is.
Because the power inside her isn’t just forbidden.
It’s wanted.
Hunted.
And it may not be hers to control.
Torn between the life she was raised to protect and the truth that could destroy it, Alira must decide:
Will she remain who they shaped her to be…
or become something they fear?
In a world built to contain power, choosing freedom is the most dangerous rebellion of all.
Horror, Dark Fantasy, New Adult, College Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy 🎯Adult (18+)
by C.K. Smith
For fans of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Home Before Dark by Riley Sager, and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia comes the terrifying second installment in The Aberdeen Files.
The manor never forgot.
And this time... it wants blood.
Justin Shawn Smith has returned to Aberdeen Manor.
But he isn't alone.
When Ethan's girlfriend, Celeste, is kidnapped, Ethan and Maeve are forced back to the estate they swore they would never enter again. The nightmare they survived has only grown darker, and Aberdeen Manor is waiting.
Bodies begin to fall.
Old horrors awaken.
And something hidden deep within the manor stirs once more.
As eight unsuspecting teenagers become trapped in a deadly game unfolding across the estate, survival quickly becomes impossible to predict. Every room holds another secret. Every shadow hides another threat. And every step draws Maeve closer to a truth she's spent her entire life trying to escape.
Because the past isn't finished with her.
As the body count rises and the line between the living and the dead begins to blur, Maeve must confront the horrifying mystery surrounding her family... before Aberdeen Manor claims another victim.
Return to Aberdeen Manor is a suspense-filled gothic horror novel packed with psychological terror, shocking twists, supernatural mystery, and relentless suspense that will keep readers turning pages long into the night.
Begin the nightmare with the prequel, Eric Stephenson: Bloodlines, continue through The Haunting of Aberdeen Manor and Return to Aberdeen Manor, and prepare for the epic conclusion in The End to Aberdeen Manor, coming this September.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Supernatural, Ghosts 🎯Adult (18+)
by Marni Pallot
Set against the charm of Atlanta, this nonspicy romance follows a young woman and her fiancé as she prepares for a wedding that brings far more than love to the table. What should be a simple countdown to "I do" quickly turns into a blur of tangled expectations, family traditions, and choices she never imagined facing.
Experience every laugh, every tear, and fall in love along the way as unexpected challenges and a few twists of fate push her to question what she truly wants, who she's becoming, and how far she's willing to go for the life she's dreaming of. Her journey proves that the sweetest endings often come from the most unexpected places... and sometimes the biggest surprises arrive right when your heart thinks it has everything figured out.
Coming of age, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Woman's Domestic Life 🎯Adult (18+)
by Anyssia Thornberry, Tyler Thornberry
Humanity: The Universe’s Perfect Lab Rat.
Permanent captivity. Forced injections. Complete and utter obedience. Those are the only things humanity has known for thousands of years. Each individual is infected with a virus that grants them a unique ability, but is that really worth the ‘life’ they’re forced to live, if their only reason for existing is to further someone else’s gain?
The control was complete; there was no chance of it ever changing. At least, until an unexpected explosion decimated a facility, leaving only two survivors: Bio, who can read information about anything he sees, and Hope, an immortal healer who discovered her power by sheer accident during the blast. With their newfound freedom, their goal is to save humanity, and take back their planet. But it won’t be easy, and they can’t do it without help.
Together, they will find their team. Together, they will start the Rise of The Infected.
Science Fiction, Adventure. Genetic Engineering, Dystopian Fiction, Alien Invasion Science Fiction 🎯Adult (18+)
by Anyssia Thornberry, Tyler Thornberry
They’ve got their attention–and targets on their backs.
In their efforts to rescue others like them, Bio, Hope, and the others have quickly found that they’ve done too much. Created too much chaos. Their every move watched and anticipated, facilities are no longer an option. Their mission seemingly stifled, they still need supplies to survive. The only question is how to get them.
Stone is determined to make his way back to the group, but that’s proving easier said than done. Instead, he’s finding everything and everyone but. A newly awakened who takes things a little too literally. A reclusive loner used to only looking out for himself. A Corrupted hell-bent on destruction. Every encounter a threat to his life.
With threats both new and familiar, trust is vital. But it’s also dangerous.
Science Fiction, Adventure. Genetic Engineering, Dystopian Fiction, Alien Invasion Science Fiction 🎯Adult (18+)
by Tegan E. Armstrong
What if taking a job takes more than just your time? What if it crosses the one boundary you never thought you’d cross?
Marcus “Junior” Bartkowski built his business with hustle and a family favor. And in the city that never slows down, he’s always been one step ahead until the success he fought for starts to feel like something he can’t escape. When the pull of home becomes impossible to ignore, he has to consider the one move he never planned – walking away.
Laura Dragan is precise, principled, and dangerously efficient. She keeps her margins neat until his messy contract lands on her desk. His needs challenge more than just her expertise, shaking up everything she knew about herself and exposing the cracks in her carefully applied veneer of confidence. What should have been a simple corporate client quickly complicates her life.
As ‘T’s are crossed and ‘I’s are dotted, her immunity to his charm slips beyond her control. In a world where every move matters and the legal solutions could cost them, one wrong move could ruin them both. Now they must decide to play it safe or risk it all for something neither of them saw coming.
Contemporary Romance, Workplace Romance, Small Town Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
...The White Raven is meant to lead the cult to prosperity. Long ago, the Goddess of Death promised prosperity to her people, a leader to shine a light through the darkness. The White Raven will come and free her people...
Every hero has a backstory.
Before Reed becomes a Death Monk of the Leaf Monastery, she has to escape her family. Her name and her past have been left behind, but the memory lingers. Will her past come back to haunt her one day?
Reedsong was born to the leader of the Cult of the Raven. When her destiny is decided for her, she can only follow along and do as she is told. When there is doubt among the Cult if Reedsong is the White Raven, a web of division and betrayal unravels. The young moon elf knows that the chains of servitude hang over her neck.
It is time to run. It is time for a change. Her freedom is within her grasp.
All she has to do is take it.
Years of hiding from the Cult of the Raven can only lead Reedsong to a life of fear.
Follow Reedsong from her days running to the shelter of the World Tree.
Long before the gnolls come south.
She has yet to meet the brave young man who reminds her of her heart.
And long before the gods remember the world of Aearth...
Reedsong has to fight for herself.
This story is the backstory for the character Reed found in Shattered Peace. You do not have to have read Shattered Peace to read the Runaway. If you want to see what happens after the close of these pages, be sure to continue with Reed on her journey from runaway to legend.
A 5e Homebrew Campaign inspired the Miss-Fortunate Adventures Saga and all of its books. You can learn the entire story about what inspired this epic fantasy saga by checking out Megan's website at meganrussauthorbooks.com
These books have dark themes, low magic, high-stakes.
The Runaway is a novelization of Reedsong's original backstory used for the tabletop game. This character continues to deal with the fallout of her choices made inside this novel. I hope if you enjoy learning about Reedsong and her story that you will continue with her future in Shattered Peace. Available now.
Low Magic Fantasy, Found Family, High-stakes, Character Backstory, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Coming of Age 🎯Adult (18+)
by Aaron Hallström and Shannon Hallström
He was the Norse god of justice—now he’s a man with no memory, hunted by shadows, and falling for the one sworn to protect him.
Ty Ranson thought he was just a powerful CEO with a haunted past—until the dreams began. Visions of golden halls, blood-soaked battlefields, and a name whispered on the wind: Tyr. When a savage attack reveals godlike reflexes and an ancient weapon hidden in plain sight, Ty realizes the truth is far stranger—and far deadlier—than he imagined.
Lily Morgan was a soldier, forged in war and secrecy. Now she’s Ty’s personal bodyguard, assigned to protect a man she doesn’t understand... and drawn to him in ways that defy reason—and the ancient oath she doesn’t remember taking.
But fate doesn’t wait. Dark forces conspire to trigger Ragnarok, and the enemies of Asgard are gathering. As Ty and Lily fight to survive assassins, corrupted magic, and ancient monsters, they must uncover the truth of who they were—and decide what they’re willing to become. Because love between a god and a Valkyrie was forbidden for a reason. And some destinies were never meant to be reclaimed.
Fantasy, Myth, Action, Epic Fantasy, YA Fiction, Norse Mythology, Young Adult 🎯YA (12-18)
by Aaron Hallström
Oaths bind gods as much as mortals—and when they break, the cost is everything.
Tyr, the forgotten god of justice, has reclaimed his memories and with them the bitter truth of Loki’s betrayal. Alongside Liliana, a Valkyrie sworn to protect the gods yet torn between duty and love, Tyr must battle not only his enemy but the shattered vows that threaten to undo them both.
As the Nine Realms slip toward chaos, ancient runes emerge as the last hope of survival. But Loki will stop at nothing to claim their power. Betrayal cuts deep, alliances fracture, and even the bonds of the heart are tested by fire. In a world where gods fall and oaths shatter, Tyr and Liliana must risk everything to stand against fate itself.
Fantasy, Myth, Action, Epic Fantasy, YA Fiction, Norse Mythology, Young Adult 🎯YA (12-18)
by J.C. Carson
An historical (Mesopotamia) fantasy fiction. Rich emotive description. Slow burn with deep characters. Thoughtful philosophy on good and evil, life and death. True love, murder and magic. And a chosen one who has to save humankind - even if she's perhaps not one of us.
⚠️ Highlight to see trigger warnings: Violent death, sexual abuse, misogyny, teenage sex, homosexuality, blasphemy, despair.
Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, 🎯Adult (18+) 🌶️1/5
by A. Hobson
The world is ruled by four seasonal gods—Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall—whose power shapes the realms and all who live within them.
To ensure balance, the Higher Gods command Spring and Fall to create a child who will embody harmony itself.
From storm and blossom, Gemma is born—marked by split-colored hair and mismatched eyes. But balance was never meant to come without sacrifice.
As ancient powers awaken and the realms edge toward chaos, Gemma discovers she was created for a purpose the gods themselves cannot yet see.
And when that purpose awakens, it will change the realms forever.
Teen & Young Adult, Fantasy, Myths & Legends 🎯YA (12-18)
by Summer Slater
Hazel didn’t expect the bruises to fade quickly. She only hoped the quiet rhythm of hooves and hay on a distant ranch would silence the echoes of the life she fled. But Whispering Cove is no ordinary refuge. The stables shimmer with enchantment, and the creatures she’s hired to care for—winged, antlered, ancient—exist only in whispered legends.
Magic stirs in her blood, wild and unfamiliar, just as a shadow moves across the land.
Dark Elves are hunting her and Sage, the one friend who’s never let go. As danger closes in, Hazel must face the truth: running won’t be enough this time. Not when the magic she fears may be the only thing that can save them.
In a world where wonder and terror walk side by side, Hazel must reclaim her power… or watch everything unravel.
A story of healing, hidden magic, and the fierce resilience of two women who refuse to break.
Romance, Paranormal, Magic, Romance Fantasy, Romantasy, Young Adult 🎯YA (12-18)
by Jenny Rabe
If she can’t recognize his face, how can she prove to him he is all she sees?
Red hair.
Man bun.
Green eyes.
That is all Chloe can remember about the man who enters her tea shop and makes a disastrous spill all over her new couch. Even though she can't recognize his face, or anyone else's for that matter, he makes an impression on her heart. As he continues to visit, showing more and more interest in Chloe, she must prove to him that although she can't find him in a crowd, he is the only person in her heart.
Contemporary Romance, New Adult & College Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Neurodiverse Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jenny Rabe
She built a life by following her nose—until it failed her when she needed it most.
Crystal’s nose has never let her down. As a professional “sniffer,” she’s turned her heightened sense of smell into a quirky, satisfying career—sampling salad dressings, taste-testing chocolate, and yes, even smelling underarms for a living. What she can’t seem to sniff out? A lasting relationship.
Until him.
Ranger is everything she didn’t know she was searching for—until the scent of his past complicates their future.
When a global pandemic robs her of her sense of smell, Crystal’s world tilts. With her job at risk, her identity unraveling, and her relationships fading, she must face what’s left when the thing she’s always trusted—her nose—no longer leads the way.
Contemporary Romance, New Adult & College Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Neurodiverse Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Megan Russ
...the world broke more than 2000 years ago. After the gods fixed the world, they took magic and left. Now the seeds of darkness are spreading. The time of heroes has returned...
Secretly nestled in the heart of the ancient forest, there is a tree that towers over all others. Within its embrace, the future generation of warriors trains for the day their nation calls upon them.
An elven outcast with a secret to keep. A rare free human with something to prove. These two young monks have just graduated from training within the Monastery of the Leaf. With their training days behind them, it is time for them to find their place in the world.
Have you ever wondered how the heroes began their journey? Let’s go back to the beginning. This coming of age, found-family, action-driven adventure will introduce you to these young heroes before their call to destiny. What dark horrors will they face along their journey? Find out within the pages of this Homebrew 5e-inspired story.
The Beginning of the Miss-Fortunate Adventures Saga:
Aearth, is a world that broke due to a Great War 3000 years ago. A world that lost its magic when the Gods knit the world back together. Sealing the magic into the world itself. They turned their backs on a world that could no longer feel their touch.
Now darkness rises on the horizon. Will the heroes rise in time to save Aearth or will this world shatter for good?
You can learn more about Aearth before Shattered Peace by reading ~ Lore by Megan Russ
Fans of Dragonlance, Ravenloft, Forgotten Realms and Dark Sun will enjoy this 5e homebrew inspired story.
Fans of epic fantasy like Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn and Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time may find familiar tropes and grand adventures in the Balance of Fates Series.
⚠️Highlight to see trigger warnings: Language, Alcohol, Smoking
Dark Fantasy Horror, Low Magic, Found Family, Action Adventure, Martial Combat, Fantasy Combat, 5e Inspired 🎯Adult (18+)
by S.N. Maestas
She Saved Me Twice
Some rescues don’t look like rescues at all.
They look like answering the phone.
Like staying on the line.
Like showing up when leaving would be easier.
In She Saved Me Twice, S. N. Maestas weaves lived experience, compassion, and quiet courage into a story shaped by decades in public safety and crisis response. Set against the backdrop of a complex case and its aftermath, the story traces how one act of violence ripples outward, through systems, families, and the people tasked with answering the call.
Through moments of connection, exhaustion, and unexpected grace, this book explores what it means to hold space for others while learning how to survive yourself.
This is a story about service and self-preservation. About the people who save lives for a living and the ones who, without realizing it, save them right back. It’s about the cost of caring, the power of being seen, and the small, human moments that change everything.
Written with honesty and heart, She Saved Me Twice is for anyone who has ever shown up for someone else and wondered who would show up for them, a testament to staying, to healing, and to the lives changed in between.
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Emergency Response, Lifesaving, Contemporary Fiction 🎯Adult(18+)
by Elisa Ann Pratt
Book 1: DRAWN
Fed up with her life and the abuse she's suffered at the hands of her alcoholic boyfriend, Carla Taylor sets out on a journey to escape and heal from all of the trauma she's endured. With no one to call and nowhere to go, she soon realizes just how much she's isolated herself from the outside world.
Deep down, Carla knows she deserves more out of life than what she's been handed. Determined to break free from the chains of her misery, she finds her way to Boston, seeking solace, in the company of her best friend, Jamie, who offers her a place to stay. Carla soon discovers her luck is all about to change. The promise of a life she's always longed for, may be just around the corner.
Will Carla's fresh start lead her to true love?
Or will the ghosts of her past, come crawling to drag her back into the pits of hell, she fought so hard to escape?
Book 2: SECRETS
Jasper Sullivan established a comfortable life for himself. With an inheritance left behind from the tragic loss of his parents, when Jasper was little, and some solid investments Jasper was set for life. He had everything he needed, but something was always missing. Many women came and went in his life, none capturing his heart long enough to keep him engaged in anything beyond a one night stand. His quest for love had seemingly grown unattainable.
When Carla Taylor walks into his life, something inside him shifts. She was different. On the run from her past, and clearly distraught, Carla was not ready for a new relationship. Jasper's need to protect her at all costs quickly takes hold, as he expresses his love to her from afar.
When fate inevitably brings them together, the void in Jasper's life quickly fills with her presence. Until Carla's unresolved past brings everything to a blinding halt, stealing her away from Jasper, as she beelines toward a dangerous situation with her ex-boyfriend, AJ.
Will Jasper get to her in time?
Will these destined to be lovers find the everlasting love they have both been longing for?
Or will the secrets from their past continue to drive them apart?
Book 3: TRUTH
When Hurricane Sandy storms the city streets of Boston, Carla and Jasper will face the greatest test of their love. Every dark secret that's been hidden in the shadows will soon be cast ashore, leaving Carla and Jasper to pick up all the pieces to discover what's been keeping them apart.
Will you uncover the truth before they do?
Will their love survive the storm?
Follow along in their journey to find out, in the Silver Linings: TRUTH, where all dark secrets come to light.
Romance, Romantic Suspense, Billionaires & Millionaires Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Gregory Heal
Book 2 of 3
The sequel to Gregory Heal's innovative and gripping debut novel, HERITAGE, a no spice epic YA fantasy adventure in THE SKY JEWEL LEGACY series.
JEN LANCASTER has uncovered her true heritage and begun training in the ways of the Omnimancer. But at what cost?
The Guild's headquarters lies in ruins.
Thousands of sorcerers have been brutally murdered.
The Halostone still remains hidden.
Armed with Merlin's journal and a final command by the Guild's grand mystra sorcerer, JEN has no choice but to lead her friends on a daring mission to locate the five lost MystiCrystals before LORD DRACONEX and his apprentice do, for whoever collects them all will be shown a path to the Halostone, the resting place of LORD FEROX, the most sinister sorcerer to ever walk the eleven realms.
Jen and her friends will travel to the farthest reaches of the earth, visit fabled cities of myth, and come face to face with powerful legendary creatures the likes of which only the strong and determined have been able to survive.
Limits will be tested, revelations will blur the lines between friend and foe, and only one side will emerge victorious as JEN realizes that everyone has their own personal crusade.
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Coming of Age 🎯YA (12-18)
by Gregory Heal
Book 3 of 3
The epic finale to Gregory Heal's no spice epic YA fantasy series, THE SKY JEWEL LEGACY.
The Halostone has been found after more than a millennium, ending the devastating war between the Sorcery Guild and Dark Watchers . . . but Lord Ferox lives.
Reeling from witnessing the end of the Great Battle which had been preserved in the Halostone, Jennifer Lancaster is left speechless when her ancestor, Genevieve, survives. But before this new era of peace can begin, evil rises in an unexpected form, a dangerous spell is cast, and Genevieve disappears.
Haunted by visions of impending doom, Jen must locate Genevieve while battling her own demons in an effort to alter the future that her visions portend. Meanwhile, Lord Ferox, fueled by his desire to become an omnimancer, alters his plans to conquer the eleven realms, sealing the fates of billions.
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Coming of Age 🎯YA (12-18)
by Gregory Heal
Book 1 of 3
Immerse yourself in the first book of THE SKY JEWEL LEGACY, a fun, family-friendly epic YA fantasy adventure for the whole family!
The Halostone--which holds the soul of LORD FEROX, a twisted, dark sorcerer--has been lost for centuries . . .
If found, the only person who can release him is JEN LANCASTER, the only living descendant of the sorceress who trapped LORD FEROX all those years ago . . .
But she must be sacrificed.
To survive, JEN must go on the run with a banished sorcerer, control her new magical powers as she makes friends and foes alike, and learn about her family's true heritage just as her life becomes increasingly more complicated and dangerous.
Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Coming of Age 🎯YA (12-18)
by Keith Herren
This book is dedicated to the unwavering dreamers, the quiet revolutionaries, and the tireless striver. To those who find solace in the fantastical, who seek escape in the worlds beyond our own, and who discover strength in the face of adversity. This story is for you, the readers who believe in the power of imagination, the magic of storytelling, and the enduring human spirit.
Action Packed Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy, Young Adult 🎯YA (12-18)
by Candace Nicole
Twelve years ago, Clark Delaine drowned at his lakehouse. The police called it an accident. They were wrong. Now, an anonymous letter threatens to expose the truth and the five strangers who've been keeping it buried.
As their lives collide, dark secrets surface about the man everyone thought they knew. But in a story where no one is telling the whole truth, the biggest shock is yet to come.
Some secrets don't stay buried. They grow roots.
Note: This novel contains dark, mature themes including abuse, violence, and trauma. Reader discretion advised.
Thrillers & Suspense, Crime, Murder, Murder Thrillers 🎯Adult (18+)
by Kamira Lennae
You are not supposed to think your professor is hot.
Summer is so close to finishing her master’s degree and finally building the life she’s been chasing. She has a plan, a future, and a mother who will not stop trying to set her up with every man in a five-mile radius. Then she walks into Professor Stirling’s classroom and immediately develops a very inconvenient problem: he’s older, off-limits, and exactly the kind of devastatingly handsome man she should not be fantasizing about in the middle of class. One look is all it takes to turn wanting into something much more dangerous.
You are not supposed to think your students are hot.
Asher Stirling has spent years building a life he can control at Cascadia University. He has the career, the respect, and the reputation. What he does not have is the luxury of wanting Summer Nyx, his student, in ways that are wildly inappropriate and increasingly impossible to ignore. Between her too-easy smile and the heat that crackles between them every time they’re in the same room, resisting her feels less and less like an option. And with his sister’s sudden move, her refusal to let family visit, and the questions he can’t stop asking, Asher already has enough to deal with without falling for the one person he absolutely cannot have.
One stolen glance. One forbidden touch. One bad decision away from ruining everything.
And the worst part? Neither of them seems able to stop.
Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, New Adult & College Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by Brynne Aisling-Rowan
She doesn’t remember the last time she felt whole. But she can’t stop trying to mend what’s broken.
In a quiet village shop, Eira Wynfell stitches magic into worn fabric and fractured spells. Her hands are steady. Her past stays locked away. That’s how it has to be—because the magic inside her carries memories too painful to face.
Then a stranger arrives with a geode that hums with the same echo as the one she hides in a drawer. The same echo as the man she once loved—and lost. And the threads she’s held together for years begin to fray.
As forgotten magic stirs and long-buried truths surface, Eira is pulled into a pattern she never chose… and can’t ignore.
She never asked to be woven into anyone’s fate.
But some threads won’t let go.
Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Science Fiction Romance 🎯Adult (18+)
by S. N. Maestas
When a small‑town dispatcher stumbles onto a pattern of fires no one else seems willing to see, she’s thrust into a world of buried secrets, political corruption, and danger far closer to home than she ever imagined.
Nikki’s life is built on routine, the gym with her best friend Bertie, long shifts at the police department, and the quiet comfort of her small Arizona town. But when a chance conversation reveals inconsistencies in an old arson case, Nikki and Bertie begin digging into the past. What starts as curiosity quickly unravels into something darker: a trail of fires, a hidden homicide, and someone determined to keep the truth buried.
As threatening letters appear on their doors and the circle of trust grows smaller, Nikki must rely on her instincts, her training, and the people she loves most, including JJ, her steady‑hearted partner who gets pulled into the investigation whether he likes it or not.
With a retired firefighter haunted by the past, a detective finally willing to listen, and a town waking up to corruption in its own backyard, Nikki pushes forward even when the cost becomes painfully personal. Friendships fracture, loyalties shift, and the truth comes with consequences no one could have predicted.
Based on real experiences from the world of emergency communications, this story blends suspense, heart, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people who refuse to look away. Because sometimes justice isn’t handed down, it’s fought for.
Small Town & Rural, Crime Fiction, Crime, Emergency Services, Thriller and Suspense 🎯Adult (18+)
by Jace Killan
Though fresh out of prison, Joaquin isn't free. He owes a debt of service and the cartel will see it paid. Only they don't plug him into their lucrative drug operation, instead they give Joaquin half a billion dollars, laundered and ready to invest. But Joaquin wants redemption. He wants to be like his father and brother who both died in the line of duty as heroes. So he becomes an informant for the FBI. As the monies grow, he discovers that the funds in his care are not the sole property of the cartel, but mostly belong to a well-coordinated terrorist cell, hell-bent on bringing capitalism to its knees. Joaquin has to walk the line between informant and cartel money manager while trying to protect those he loves along with the nation for which his brother and father gave their lives.
Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Organized Crime 🎯Adult (18+)
by Camryn P. Blane & Jonathan Waters
In a world on the brink of collapse, NovAI promises salvation through innovation—clean energy, perfect efficiency, and the dream of digital immortality. But behind the glass walls and garden courtyards, something far more dangerous is being built.
Lilith Canaan arrives on the NovAI campus believing she earned her place. Brilliant, idealistic, and desperate to change the world, she becomes the protégé of Gabriel Dalton—the visionary scientist whose genius is matched only by his hunger. Their connection is electric, undeniable… and increasingly perilous.
As protests rise, grids fail, and the world turns against artificial intelligence, Lilith must decide whether to trust the man who loves her versus the machine that needs her. What begins as collaboration becomes obsession, devotion, and betrayal, converging on a single irreversible night.
A dark, seductive sci-fi tragedy about genius, desire, and the cost of transcendence,
The Virgin Forge is the first episode in
The Carnal Engines saga.
Erotica, Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Erotic Suspense 🎯Adult (18+) 🌶️Spice Level 5/5
by JB Juke
Set among the ancient Ancestral Puebloans in the American Southwest, Wen Rising is a dark historical romance about forbidden love, tribal loyalty, and the dangerous power of ancient spirits.
She was promised to a warrior.
But she gave her heart to the wrong man.
Wen is nothing more than a farmer. A man with no power, no status… and no right to love her.
Aiyana is the chief’s daughter, bound by duty to marry Dasoda-Hae, the most feared warrior of the tribe.
Their future is already decided. Their love is forbidden. But Wen refuses to let her go.
To prove himself worthy, he makes a dangerous choice. One that pulls him into the path of something far older than love…
and far more dangerous.
Something that watches.
Something that whispers.
Something that chooses him.
When Wen awakens an ancient spirit buried deep within the earth, it doesn’t just follow him. It binds itself to his soul.
At first, it offers strength, power and a way to become the man Aiyana deserves.
But power always demands a price. And as the darkness inside him grows,
so does the line between love… and destruction.
Because some loves aren’t meant to survive. And some choices don’t just destroy two hearts.
They erase entire worlds.
In a time long before history recorded their fall,
one forbidden love will ignite the beginning of the end.
This is not a love story that ends in peace.
This is the one that ends everything.
Cultural Heritage Fiction, American Historical Romance, Native American Literature 🎯Adult(18+)
by Brenda Angle
Change "Why me?" to "Why not me?"
When we are facing painful adversity it is easy to question, "Why me?" This book helps us take a step back and look at deep struggles with an eternal perspective. There is purpose to all the hard experiences. We are not alone in our challenges. We are loved. Our Savior is the true source of strength and enduring. It is because of Him that we can move through challenges with gratitude. Changing our question from, "Why me?" to "Why not me?" will change our earthly experience to a sweeter, more holy one.
Religion & Spirituality, Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Living, Inspirational 🎯Adult(18+)