Three women scheme to avenge an old friend in a darkly witty short story about loyalty, ambition, and delicious retribution by Margaret Atwood, the #1 bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale.Myrna, Leonie, and Chrissy meet every Thursday to sample fine cheeses, to reminisce about their former lives as professors, and lately, to muse about murder. Decades ago, a vicious cabal of male poets contrived—quite publicly and successfully—to undermine the writing career, confidence, and health of their dear friend Fern. Now, after Fern has taken a turn for the worse, her three old friends decide that it’s finally time to strike back—in secret, of course, since Fern is far too gentle to approve of a vendetta. All they need is a plan with suitably Shakespearean drama. But as sweet and satisfying as revenge can be, it’s not always so cut and dried. Read more

An astronaut’s interstellar mission is a personal journey of a thousand second chances in an exhilarating short story by James S. A. Corey, the New York Times bestselling author of The Expanse series.Roy Court and his crew are taking the trip of a lifetime—several lifetimes in fact—duplicated and dispatched across the galaxies searching for Earthlike planets. Many possibilities for the future. Yet for Roy, no matter how many of him there are, there’s still just one painful, unchangeable past. In what world can a broken relationship be reborn? The universe is so vast, there’s always room for hope.James S. A. Corey’s How It Unfolds is part of The Far Reaches, a collection of science-fiction stories that stretch the imagination and open the heart. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Read more

Winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novelette.What will become of our self-destructed planet? The answer shatters all expectations in this subversive speculation from the Hugo Award–winning author of the Broken Earth trilogy.An explorer returns to gather information from a climate-ravaged Earth that his ancestors, and others among the planet’s finest, fled centuries ago. The mission comes with a warning: a graveyard world awaits him. But so do those left behind—hopeless and unbeautiful wastes of humanity who should have died out ages ago. After all this time, there’s no telling how they’ve devolved. Steel yourself, soldier. Get in. Get out. And try not to stare.N. K. Jemisin’s Emergency Skin is part of Forward, a collection of six stories of the near and far future from out-of-this-world authors. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single thought-provoking sitting.Audible narration by Jason Isaacs (Star Trek: Discovery) Read more

There’s something in the water in this hallucinatory short story by Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of The Cabin at the End of the World and The Beast You Are.Journalist Heidi Cohen is in Cape Cod investigating the sources of recurring toxic algae blooms along the coast. A local named Jimmy has his own theory for her. Every year the fetid growth gets worse—but it’s been going on longer than anyone knows. Decades ago, something happened to Jimmy that he’s never forgotten. Is Heidi ready for the real story?Paul Tremblay’s In Bloom is part of Creature Feature, a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. They can be read or listened to in one petrifying sitting. Read more

A young man caught between two disparate worlds searches for his place in the universe in a wrenching short story by New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse.Light-years from home, it’s Ira’s second chance. Just another anonymous student at a space station university. Not the orphan whose Earther heritage was erased. Not some social experiment put on display by his adoptive father. Not the criminal recruited by the human rebels. But when Ira’s loyalties clash once again, two wars break out: one on the ground and one within himself. Which will Ira stand with? Which will take him down?Rebecca Roanhorse’s Falling Bodies is part of The Far Reaches, a collection of science-fiction stories that stretch the imagination and open the heart. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Read more

With the Botam Army advancing on them and the battle lost, the situation is desperate, Pilot Sergeant Two Zuri Onai is ordered to retreat for evacuation off the planet.But when her drone spots a wounded Techno soldier behind the Botam forces, abandoned by his command, is there anything she can do, even if she wanted to?Follow orders, save herself, and get the heck out of dodge, or . . . do what? She’s an Air Force drone pilot, not Army infantry.When the barbarians are at the gate, every person in uniform will have to make a decision that could very well be the difference between life and death.What would you do?Note: At 9,000 words, this is a novelette, not a full novel. Read more

(A transgender LGBT comic book style quirky romance series) In the style of the iconic TG captions comes a collection of humorous transformation illustrative moments. It’s a twisted LGBTQ romantic comic book style sci-fi, fantasy series complete with alpha males, robots, genies and more—all with a gender bender twist. Read more

It's hard being a new mom on a barren, wintry planet. How about a mom...times two? Nora has to find a way to juggle babies, her mate, and friendships while catching the occasional nap. Can she get her groove back?This is a short story set in the ICE PLANET BARBARIANS series and does not stand alone. It should be read after BARBARIAN'S MATE and is a little bit of sweetness and family life for those waiting for the next release. Read more

A cynical “fixer” for a silent-film studio must confront the shadows behind the bright lights in this noir-tinged short story by New York Times bestselling author Garth Nix.It’s business as usual on the set of another cheap sword-and-sandal production by Pharos Pictures—until the lead actress suddenly falls into a deep, mysterious sleep. Jordan Harper can talk down high-strung starlets and knock sense into stuntmen, but this…this is the kind of uncanny problem that he’d usually bring to Mrs. Hope. Unfortunately, the preternaturally capable secretary is on a business trip with the studio head. Harper must get to the bottom of the mystery on his own before another cast member succumbs—or worse, they blow the budget.Garth Nix’s Out of the Mirror, Darkness is part of Into Shadow, an enthralling collection of dark fantasy stories about the lure of forbidden knowledge. Read or listen to each in a single sitting. Read more

Hal's university career ends quite satisfactorily for himself, but with heartbreak, drama, and painful ignominy for his best friend Jemis. Nevertheless, Hal stood with Jemis when academic argument turned violent, and he'll stand with him now as he finds his feet again ...Traveller's Joy takes place after Clary Sage and before the events of Stargazy Pie. Read more

A Lamenters Short StoryThe Lamenters have twice been brought to the brink of destruction, first during the Badab War and later in battle against the overwhelming horror of Hive Fleet Kraken. Each time, they have endured despite the curse thought to afflict their Chapter’s gene-seed – and now, one finds a chance for revenge.READ IT BECAUSEJoin the last Space Marine survivor of a desperate defence of a beleaguered Imperial city, as he stalks his prey through the ruins – not just for victory anymore, but also in search of redemption and vengeance.THE STORYIn the ruins of an Imperial city, Eliminator Ramethos of the Lamenters Chapter hunts the winged tyranid leader-beast that has wreaked havoc on this world. His Chapter plagued by whispers of curses, his brethren cut down by this foul xenos and its skittering kin, Ramethos must operate alone. It will take all of his cunning and determination to avoid the omnipresent swarms, track down his prey, and disrupt the hive mind by delivering a deadly final shot.Written by Richard Swan. Read more

Two anxious young lovers lost in the woods. A beckoning mansion in a dark clearing. A short modern-day retelling of Hansel and Gretel by the number one New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin.It’s bad enough that Hazel and Gray have defied the demands of Hazel’s foul stepfather. The Monster has forbidden their romance. Now they’ve awakened in the forest, phones dead, hours past curfew. But not far away is a grand estate in the middle of nowhere. The door is open. In this short story about choosing your own path, the fury of the Monster that awaits them back home may be nothing compared to what lies ahead.Hazel and Gray is part of Faraway, a collection of retold fairy tales that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. Whether read or listened to in one sitting, prepare to be charmed, moved, enlightened, and frightened all over again. Read more

Counselling might help Jasper overcome his fear of the dark – if only his counsellor didn’t smell so delicious!In the intricate dance between darkness and desire, Jasper grapples with his dual nature as a half-vampire. Counselling beckons as a beacon of hope, yet its allure is tainted by the intoxicating scent of his therapist.With a vampire father and a human mother, Jasper's existence straddles two worlds, each pulling him in conflicting directions. As he battles his primal instincts and the relentless demands of his mundane life, he finds solace in the enigmatic Ms. Davidson.But with secrets lurking in the shadows and forbidden desires threatening to consume him, Jasper must navigate the treacherous path between love and self-preservation.In a tale where the boundaries of normality blur and the line between predator and prey fades, Jasper must confront his deepest fears and desires to carve out his own destiny in a world that refuses to accept him as anything but a half-a-vamp..Perfect for fans of Twilight and Crave. If you like Stephanie Meyer and Tracey Wolff then you'll love Deryn Pittar's vampire. Read more

Touch the past or wash it away? Two sisters have a choice in this unforgettable short story of everyday magic and the power of memory by the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Ken Liu.Gui is a professional cleaner at A Fresh Start, scrubbing away the unpleasant layers of memory that build up on the personal objects of his customers. Memory-blind himself, he can’t feel those wounds. Clara can, and she prefers them irretrievable. Until her sister, Beatrice, ultrasensitive to memory, raises one that could change Clara’s mind. For Gui, the past is gone. For Clara and Beatrice, deciding what to remember reaches to the heart of their shared history.The Cleaners is part of Faraway, a collection of retold fairy tales that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. Whether read or listened to in one sitting, prepare to be charmed, moved, enlightened, and frightened all over again. Read more

The reviled villainesses of Snow White, Cinderella, and Rapunzel team up to set the record straight in a subversively funny short story by the number one New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay.Envious queen? Evil stepmother? Kidnapping hag? Elsinora, Gwendolyn, and Marguerite are through with warts-and-all tabloids, ugly lies, and the three ungrateful brats who pitted them against each other and the world. But maybe there’s more to the stories than even the Wickeds know. Is it time to finally get revenge? After all, they’re due for a happily-enough-ever-after. Even if they have to write it themselves.The Wickeds is part of Faraway, a collection of retold fairy tales that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. Whether read or listened to in one sitting, prepare to be charmed, moved, enlightened, and frightened all over again. Read more

The clan goes LARPing.Do they understand it’s a game? No.Does Ross regret all life decisions? Yes. LARPing is now on Ross's shit list.Tags: when the children are quiet Ross panics, for good reason, clan use your brain challenge:failed, the crack ship armada sails again, author has lost discretion within this story, dwarven mead, spells gone wrong, attempt at humor, the clan are dumbasses, that is the humor, only one building was harmed in the making of this story Read more

I know the rules; always be aware of your surroundings, never get cornered by a man, and never get into a stranger’s vehicle. But what do I do when my car breaks down on the way to start a new life? I accept “help” from the first guy who stops. And of course, it’s my sucky luck that he’s a freaking predator.Some quick thinking leaves him bleeding and me running… running straight into the path of a huge-ass wolf. Only this is no ordinary wolf, and my life is about to turn on its axis—after I deal with the piece of garbage who tried to harm me.Wolf Mountain Shifters: Blaze is an instalove wolf-shifter romance featuring a smexy wolf who will do anything to protect his mate, the fierce woman who stole his heart, true love, fated mates, and a guaranteed happy ever after. If you love your wolves hot, your women strong, and your romances angst-free, download the first book in Destiny Fox’s hot new series today. Read more

As a graduation present for her daughter, Tammy, Samantha Moon and the gang head down to South America for the vacation of all vacations.Final stop: The AmazonOn a helicopter ride over the Amazon River, Samantha Moon thinks she sees a demon outside the window. A small demon, granted, but a demon nonetheless.And when the rotor blades stop working, and the chopper full of tourists starts to fall into the dense vegetation below, she’s pretty sure the demon had something to do with it.As the helicopter plummets, it takes all her supernatural skills to keep everyone alive. Somehow, she manages to... except there’s one problem: they’re now stranded deep in the Amazon.Sure, Sam could teleport everyone out, but she would be forced to wipe away hours of memories—a challenging task that might not even stick.Instead, she leads the group of tourists through the thick forest and towards safety.Safety being the operative word here; after all, there’s something else hunting them in the forest. Something much, much bigger than pesky little demons.Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to read the concluding volume in the Latin Moon series today! Read more