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Feisty Deeds II: Historical Tales of Batches and Brews, Foreword by K.J. Dell’Antonia

A sweeping, intimate, and beautifully told celebration of women’s resilience. Feisty Deeds II: Historical Tales of Batches and Brews presents twenty-five stories that illuminate how women across eras have stirred, brewed, mixed, and mended their way through history. Framed by…
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A Mixed Bag by Agnes McIntyre

Clever, profound, and unconventional… In her captivating collection of sixteen short stories, McIntyre masterfully blends humor, poignancy, and keen insights into the human experience. Each story offers a unique perspective on life’s complexities. “The Gift” explores the emotional weight of…
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A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists by Radu Guiaşu

Sharp, satirical, and endlessly entertaining… Growing up under a dictatorship and navigating the challenges of academic life might not seem like sources for comedy, but Guiașu turns these experiences into sharp, witty observations that find humor in unexpected places. Comprising…
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Divine in Essence by Yarrow Paisley

Uncanny, dark, and spellbinding… Paisley’s latest short story collection is a darkly beautiful exploration of the human psyche, where desire, memory, and transformation unravel in vivid, surreal narratives. In the opening story, “The Great Event,” a young girl anticipates a…
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No Happy Endings: A Grimdark Anthology by Armanis Ar-feinial (Author), Kieran Ferrara (Author)

Poignant and hauntingly raw: An unflinching exploration of human complexity. No Happy Endings invites readers to explore the shadows of human existence, where hope and despair intertwine in unexpected ways. The anthology showcases a rich collection of stories and novellas,…
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LONG TERM DAMAGE by Billy Hanson

Raw, unflinching, and candid; a powerful exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the enduring struggle for connection. Hanson’s latest, a collection of seven short stories, is a taut and finely tuned exploration of trauma, identity, and the fragile…
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Quick and Quirky: Stories and Photos by Lorin Lee Cary

Well-crafted, beautiful; a rich experience… Cary’s latest, a collection of short stories, offers profound glimpses into the idiosyncrasies and obstacles of daily existence. “Obsession” follows a man consumed by his fear of balding, as he spirals down a desperate path…
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A Coat of Many Colors: Putting Jewish Characters on Stage by Roy E. Schreiber

A remarkable collection that explores diverse themes through rich narratives and complex characters… Schreiber deftly challenges and dismantles prejudicial portrayals of Jewish characters in his latest collection of plays. Through five captivating pieces, he delves into themes of identity, diversity,…
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The KEAK Anthology: A Collection of Short Stories and Much More by Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis

Finely crafted, fascinating, and emotionally-charged work with palpable tension. Korkidis seamlessly blends fiction with biographical elements, offering a captivating and immersive collection of stories and prose alongside select works co-authored with her father, Artemios Korkidis. From utopian explorations to poignant…
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HotFlashFiction: Romantic Vignettes by Ruth Newell

Eloquent and impeccable Newell delves into the complex nuances of love and the human experience in her latest collection of short stories. From facing mortality in “STAR OF THE SEA,” to navigating the struggles of aging in “OF ALL THE…
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Madhouse by Stephen Ball

A gritty, impressive collection of dark tales.  Ball’s latest collection invites readers on a thrilling journey through 16 tales of inner turmoil, hauntings, and horrors. In “The Customer,” a humble shopkeeper’s world is upended by the specter of a man…
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The Mountain Girl: Stories from the Himalayas by Mark Batterbury

A soul-stirring collection that leaves a lasting impression. Set against the backdrop of India’s spiritually-charged atmosphere of 1972, Batterbury’s anthology of four tale transports readers to the mesmerizing landscapes of the Himalayas. In “The Retreat,” a couple’s choice to meditate…
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A DRY HEAT: Collected Stories by Gregory D. Williams

Darkly funny, beautifully crafted; an intense collection that plumbs the depths of boys and men’s lives. Through the perspectives of various male characters, award-winning author Gregory D. Williams’ poignant stories delve into the lasting impact of boyhood on men’s lives,…
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From the Margins: Stories of Those Living on the Edge by Catherine Alexander

Beautifully crafted, captivating, and emotionally-charged stories with palpable tension. The mundane rhythm of daily existence becomes a voyage of self-discovery for various characters in Alexander’s collection of short stories. Through sweeping tales of outcasts and rebels, readers follow the tumultuous…
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The Man Who Screams at Nightfall: and other stories by Rush Leaming

Sharply observed, nuanced, precise, and morally challenging… Sharply observed, nuanced, precise, and morally challenging… Set in Thailand, the Congo, Greece, Spain, and America, Leaming’s latest book examines love, memories, loneliness, loss, regret, and redemption. In the title story, “The Man…
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FLEETING CHILLS: Weird, Creepy, Short & Scary Horror Stories by Joseph C. Gioconda (Author, Editor), Grace Elizabeth (Author), Amy Yun Yu (Author), Isabel Rincón (Author), Petar Vrbich (Author)

Dark, disturbing, and sharp-edged… A thoroughly gripping collection. Joseph C. Gioconda along with Grace Elizabeth, Amy Yun Yu, Isabel Rincón, Petar Vrbich, and others delves into the dark, brutal world of death and mystery in his grim latest, a collection…
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Devouring Darkness by Martyn Rhys Vaughan

Chilling, poignant, haunting, and thoroughly gripping… Darkness, intrigue, and ambiguity mark Vaughan’s deeply immersive latest, a collection of science fiction stories. Readers will relish the intelligent and chilling blend of irony and darkness in “Keeping Pets is Fun” as an…
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Tales of Half Truths: A Collection of Short Stories by Ruth Newell

An engrossing bittersweet collection… Newell delivers a dark, moody collection of fifteen short stories marked by themes of lost love, obsession, betrayal, violence, murder, and remorse in her captivating latest. In the title story “Espoused,” the young protagonist finds love…
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TALES FROM AN ODD MIND by Nom D. Plume

Outstandingly brilliant… Plume’s marvelous collection of short stories and poems, a clever blend of dark humor and meditations on death and the workings of the universe, is of the sweeping epic variety despite its slender size. Often unnerving and quirky,…
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Hope(ful)less Romantic by Derek Streidl

  A tender, reflective collection… In Streidl’s original, thoughtful collection, a young man is required to look beyond his own self after he wakes up to find himself in a mysterious realm. Forced to waddle his way through a series…