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Adrian's Lost Chapter


Richelle Mead - 2011
    When Richelle first sat down to write Bloodlines each chapter was narrated by a different Character.This is Adrian's lost story.

We Have Always Lived on Mars


Cecil Castellucci - 2013
    The crew, thinking that their attempts at terraforming and breeding for Martian adaptability have finally payed off, rejoice at the prospect of a brighter future. But Nina's about to unlock the mystery of the disaster that stranded them on Mars… and nothing will ever be the same.At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.

Bugs in the Arroyo


Steven Gould - 2009
    When Kimball comes upon twelve-year-old Thayet, she's been stuck on a rock in a river of bugs for two days, no food, no water, and no way back.This is an excerpt from 7th Sigma.

Fireside Magazine Issue 52, February 2018


Julia Rios - 2018
    In this issue: — "Dust to Dust," by Mary Robinette Kowal— "How I Got Published (12 Tips from a Bestselling Author)," by Dominica Phetteplace— "knick knack, knick, knack," by Holly Lyn Walrath— "The Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington", by Phenderson Djéli Clark, illustrated by Odera Igbokwe

I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream


Harlan Ellison - 1967
    It was first published in the March 1967 issue of IF: Worlds of Science Fiction.It won a Hugo Award in 1968. The name was also used for a short story collection of Ellison's work, featuring this story. It was recently reprinted by the Library of America, collected in volume two (Terror and the Uncanny, from the 1940s to Now) of American Fantastic Tales (2009).

Small Wars


Matt Wallace - 2016
    The Sin du Jour procurement team has been tasked with acquiring a substantial cache of rare Welsh gold for a rather important event, but when they stumble upon rivals factions of the smallest warriors they've ever encountered, they'll need to bring out the big guns if they're to survive.

A Very Declan Christmas


Maggie Stiefvater - 2018
    Here’s another one from the Raven Cycle universe." - Maggie Stiefvater

Breach of Peace


Daniel B. Greene - 2021
    Evidence points to a rebel group trying to stab fear into the very heart of the empire. Inspector Khlid begins a harrowing hunt for those responsible, but when a larger conspiracy comes to light, she struggles to trust even the officers around her.

Witches of Lychford


Paul Cornell - 2015
    A supermarket wants to build a major branch on their border. Some welcome the employment opportunities, while some object to the modernization of the local environment.Judith Mawson (local crank) knows the truth -- that Lychford lies on the boundary between two worlds, and that the destruction of the border will open wide the gateways to malevolent beings beyond imagination.But if she is to have her voice heard, she's going to need the assistance of some unlikely allies...

The Magic Shop


H.G. Wells - 1903
    At Gip's urging, the two go in — and things grow more and more curious by the minute. Counters, store fixtures, and mirrors seem to move around the room, and the shopkeeper is most mysterious of all. Gip is thrilled by all he sees, and his father is at first amused, but when things become stranger and sinister father is no longer sure where reality ends and illusion begins. Fantastical illustrations underscore the macabre atmosphere of the tale, make this a perfect book read aloud together again and again.

Heads Will Roll


Lish McBride - 2012
    And when she and her unicorn partner, Steve, decide to enter a fight, it’s definitely not your typical fight….

Dawn of Eden


Julie Kagawa - 2013
    What's worse strange things are happening to the remains of the dead the and by the time she befriends Ben Archer she's beginning to wonder if a global pandemic is the least of her problems....

A Rare Book of Cunning Device


Ben Aaronovitch - 2017
    Is it a ghost, or something much worse? PC Peter Grant really isn't looking forward to finding out....

The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't


Gail Carriger - 2014
    What is his real mission and will his Aunt Archangelica approve of his treatment of her cat?In this short story, New York Times Bestselling Author Gail Carriger uses her comedic voice to delve into the history of one of her most beloved characters. If you have ever wondered about Alexia's father, this will give you a glimpse into his adventures and character.This story was first published in The Book of the Dead, a Jurassic London anthology.

Daughter of Necessity


Marie Brennan - 2014
    Surely somewhere, in all the myriad crossings of the threads, there is a future in which all will be well. Marie Brennan offers an intriguing new spin on a classic tale.At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.