Literature & Fiction

Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another’s blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike.

Powerless witch Saika is ready to enact her sister's final request: to plant her remains at the famed Ash Gardens. When Saika arrives at the always-stormy sanctuary, she is welcomed by its owner, an enormous, knit-cardiganed mythical beast named Frank, who offers her a role as one of the estate's caretakers. Overcome with grief, Saika accepts, desperate to put off her final farewell to her sister. But the work requires a witch with intrinsic power, and Saika's been disconnected from her magic since her sister's death two years prior.

While she's lost in her biggest contract yet, freelance producer Emberlynn's comfy small-town life gets turned upside-down by the arrival of her best friend Paisley's older sister. Sleek, chic, impossibly cool, and way more attractive than her friend's sister has any right being, Aria is distracting-and off-limits.

Jonathan Evergreen is a talented sophomore at a prestigious, isolated college in Vermont, who dreams of a career in book conservation. But Jonathan’s life isn’t as rosy as it may appear. Disowned by his family after they caught him with another boy, he struggles to overcome heartbreak and support himself through his studies. To make matters worse, his advisor and the only ally in the institution run by old money and family connections mysteriously vanishes, and a new enigmatic professor, Dacian Bathory, takes his place.

Gabriel Alves is well aware of his status as a daddy. Still, his all-consuming career as an architect leaves no time for relationships. That is until he needs a fake date for a New Year's Eve bash. Enter Rory Quinn, a sassy college lecturer with a knack for disastrous dating and a house on the brink of condemnation. Their chance meeting leads to a mutually beneficial proposition. Gabe will help Rory save his inherited home from crumbling around him. In return, Rory will pretend to be Gabe's little for the night.

Kopfgeldjäger Hiro hat keine Erinnerungen, dafür eine Menge mysteriöser Albträume. Genau wie Ärger. Denn plötzlich tauchen Engel auf und machen ihn für die Apokalypse vor zehn Jahren verantwortlich. Zusammen mit seinem besten Freund Nox, dem sorglosen Hexenmeister mit mehr Geheimnissen als Moral, muss Hiro fliehen und herausfinden, welche Rolle er wirklich spielt. Am anderen Ende der Welt plant Seelendieb Veit einen Rachefeldzug gegen Armath, der ihm alles genommen hat. Seine Rasse und vor allem seine große Liebe. Dazu ist ihm jedes Mittel recht.

Jim Provenzano's sixth novel, "Now I'm Here," is set in the small town of Serene, Ohio, in the 1970s and 80s. Two boys from different families Joshua, with his stable middle-class home in town, and David, raised by his alcoholic and abusive father on their isolated farm - discover, then lose, then find each other again. Thirty years later, as the town's history is slowly erased by fading memories and encroaching suburbia, their childhood friend, Eric Gottlund, tells the tale of their quiet heroism with poignancy and a sharp eye for detail.

Istehar Sha'an, whose unique powers allow her to communicate with trees and books, has led her community of refugee forest people to a remarkable place. In the archipelago-city of Moonstone, the Sha'an people find themselves in an extraordinary, multicultural metropolis that houses the Library: the world's all-encompassing repository of wisdom. But in their search for a new home, the refugees soon garner the suspicion of Moonstone's locals, who forbid their magical practices.

Dive into "Echoes of the Heart: A Queer Poetry Odyssey," a powerful collection that explores love, loss, and self-discovery within the queer experience. Each poem is a light in the darkness, a blend of pain, hope, and the raw essence of queer love. This anthology celebrates the strength in vulnerability and the beauty of loving without apology, offering readers an intimate look at the soul's quest for authenticity.

Ivory’s life changes irrevocably when she discovers the body of Cabrina Brite on the sands of Cape Morning, along with a mysterious poem. How did she die, and why does it seem she was trying to swim to Ghost Cat Island, the center of so many local mysteries? Desperate to uncover the answers surrounding Cabrina’s death, and haunted by her discovery, Ivory begins to see the pale ghost of Cabrina, only to shake it off as a mere hallucination. But Ivory is not alone.

A young girl struggles with her sexual identity after being disowned by her whole family except for her sister.

In a quiet city in British Columbia, vampires stalk a hospital, looking for victims to milk, kill, or recruit as partial vampires that instinctively desire humans for their life-giving blood. Although Jude loves the power of being a partial vampire, which includes shapeshifting into whatever he wants, he struggles with guilt over the harm his vampiric nature may cause. His human side clings to his past, but as a vampire he has access to a world of power, immortality, and liberation from human limitations.

In 1851, Paul Cassian joins a mining crew on a journey to newly discovered gold mines in Oregon Territory. Instead of discovering riches, they find themselves fallen prey to supernatural forces bent on trapping them to toil forever in the mines deep in the mountains.

Martin Dixon's carefully-constructed, peaceful life is turned upside down when his super Christian eighteen-year-old nephew Carter shows up unexpectedly on his doorstep and announces he's gay. Martin's first impulse is to send him back to his parents. But when he discovers that Carter has been in a mental hospital to cure his gay-ness he realizes he's stuck with the boy. Unfortunately, the two get on each other's nerves, each driving the other to distraction. Independently, however, they each arrive at the same conclusion. The other would be much less annoying if he only had... a boyfriend.

Discover the Texas Authors Short Story Anthology Volume 9, a captivating collection that brings together the best of diverse genres. Dive into tales of Historical Fiction that transport you to different eras, and immerse yourself in compelling Literary Fiction that explores the depths of the human experience. Celebrate love and identity with powerful LGBTQIA stories, and find hope and resilience in Inspirational Fiction.

Rory is an omega prince, heir to the throne of the magical kingdom of Igella. His country's laws dictate that omegas must have a Regent to rule in their stead-and that the Regent must be an Alpha. Rory's wicked stepmother, Queen Berenda, needs to find an unscrupulous Alpha, because she has nefarious plans for her stepson.

This is a collection of poems about figuring out who you are, and the implications of realizing that you don’t experience the world the way other people do. It explores gender and sexuality, and the ways in which these things affect our relationships with others, as well as our perceptions of ourselves. I wrote these poems to help myself accept who I am, and now I hope that they may help other nonbinary and asexual people feel less alone in this world.

Meet Jaden, a little boy who always knew he was different. While his classmates played rough on the field, Jaden’s heart soared watching the cheerleaders with their bright smiles and coordinated cheers. With each sideline cheer, Jaden dreamed of a future where he could be truly seen—where he could be Jade, the beautiful woman she always knew herself to be. "Shining in My Own Light: The Journey of Jade" is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the magic that happens when you believe in yourself against all odds.

The Hot Glue Gun Chronicles is a winner of the 2023 Philosophy Media Group Publishing Competiton and the debut manuscript from Dr. Ashley Crooks-Allen. This collection of poetry explores themes of identity, healing, and belonging through the lens of an Afro-Latinx Queer identifying poet and scholar.

A humble custodian chosen to be this century’s Cinderella, lonely without love, crosses paths with an Earl from across the sea trying to evade a curse. Midnight Halloween balls, pumpkin essence in the air, piñon logs crackling in a Kiva fireplace, and glass slippers of the finest French stained glass make a wonderful recipe to make an old fairytale new again.