The Owl Goddess
by Jenny Twist
Jenny Twist was born in York and brought up in the West Yorkshire mill town of Heckmondwike, the eldest grandchild of a huge extended family.She left school at fifteen and went to work in an asbestos factory. After working in various jobs, including bacon-packer and escapologist’s assistant (she was The Lovely Tanya), she returned to full-time education and did a BA in history, at Manchester and post-graduate studies at Oxford.She stayed in Oxford working as a recruitment consultant for many yea…
THE PHANTOM YEAR ONE
by Kevitto
Hank Thompson went missing at age 21 after a plane crash, after 15 years Hank discovers that what he thought to be an accident was in no way an accident and decides its time to return home to his friends and family to his city.He takes up a secret identity as he begins to go through his city hunting for the one, but as he begins his crusade he realizes how difficult it is to keep both his lives separate.
Space Gypsy Chronicles
by Eve Langlais
A fast paced Space Opera that will take you on a wild adventure.Destiny might be calling this pirate, but he’s not answering…yet.Life on Earth is pretty sweet for this galactic explorer until the bounty hunters appear. Amidst a hail of gunfire, he abandons Earth for space with only one snag. An unexpected human guest. His sassy passenger seems to think she can order him around. She’ll soon learn who’s the captain.And it isn’t Annabelle, his bossy ship.Rafe doesn't talk much about his quest to fi…
Paladin-X
by Nilo_A
*Bronze Prize Winner of WPC 282: Sci-fi!*It all started when the first contact with intelligent life off human conquered space was established. The aliens had reacted in a much more violent manner than what humanity had suspected.The first waves of alien invaders came like a swarm of locusts, attacking the human colonies on the peripheral planets of humanity. When they were finally taken care of, humanity was already pushed back to only Earth and Mars.Humanity's greatest scientists studied the …
Bread For My Family
by An_Rome
"A-An arranged marriage?!" Belen rages to her dad, "After four years of no contact, this is the first thing you tell me? Four years, Dad!""You will marry Everest Fox!" Edy sternly demands.She sneers, “And if I refuse?” “I will take A STAR away from you by force!”Belen was nothing but a doll. After years of emotional neglect and abuse, she finally abandons her “family.”Her father suddenly arranges for Belen to marry the son of his long-time friend because of a promise and past regret.What’ll happ…
The Silver Wing Academy
by Repolio
Linel Silvercrest is a boy who grew up in a rich family.He has everything that he ever wanted.Toys, clothes, gadgets, you name it.One day, on his first day of his new school...He got bullied by a bunch of punks.Since Linel has everything from birth, he alsohas an ability called atomic synthesis.Atomic synthesis is a power to manipulate atoms through brainwaves.He use that power against them and beats themup badly.Because of that, he got expelled from his new school.His father got furious and sen…
Adaptation
by Pepper Pace
Pepper writes stories that span the gamut from humorous to heartfelt, however the common theme is crossing boundaries. Pepper's unique stories often tackle taboo topics such as mental illness and homelessness. Readers will find themselves questioning their own sense of right and wrong, attraction and desire.In addition to writing, the author is also an artist, an introverted recluse, a self proclaimed empath and a foodie. Pepper Pace can be contacted at: pepperpace.author@yahoo.comCarmella was s…
Everyone Became Lords: I Summoned The Fairy Queen From The Start
by Summertime Dragonfire
# DECISIVEKILLThis was a world where everyone became lords. There were undead warriors and fairies in this world. There was also the eastern divine dragon, vermillion bird and black tortoise. There were also western demonic dragons and vampire bats. Xiang Tiange was accidentally chosen to be a small lord. He started off with a Level 10 Fairy Queen. As he looked at the Fairy Queen, he murmured, “Why is it that you look like this statue of the Goddess of Nature?”
THE ERA OF CATACALYSM
by KingofMortals
The great human civilization has been passed down and developed a splendid culture since the start. However, this universe was not created for humans, and human civilization is doomed to face one challenge after another, as well as crisis after crisis.Asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, encounters with malicious alien civilizations, and changes in Earth's orbit caused by other stars' gravitational disturbances... There are numerous challenges that may be encountered, and... as long as humans exi…
FLUX
by Ava Altair
Ava Altair grew up reading fantasy and science fiction novels. She graduated from Florida Tech with a BS in Science Education – Physics and a minor in Computational Mathematics. She taught as an AP Physics teacher for five years in Florida. She now lives in Oregon, teaching horseback riding lessons and managing the stables with her mom. She enjoys hanging out and talking about science concepts and story ideas with her dad.What it is to be human doesn't apply anymore. The surface of the Earth has…
Sarah Keissi
by NC1008
Sarah Keissi didn't expect to see her ex-fiancee again a month after their heartbreaking breakup. Yet, there he was, standing there in front of her, delivering the news that shattered her world for the second time.A series of events she barely comprehends keep happening making Sarah doubt her sanity, her safety, and the rightfulness of her decision to break up with her fiance. could it be that he wasn't the bad person she thought he was?And even if he wasn't, was there still a place in this mess…
The Alpha's Favorite Toy
by Dolly Writes
I don't believe in happy ever aftersFairy godmothers don't existBut the devil exists, The mention of his name enough to make you bow Red eyes, short horns, perfect body, wicked smileAnd he's going to destroy me.****I have two plans;Finish high school whilst keeping a low profile, Avoid the AlphaSadly, it didn't go well, now I have a wish, more like a prayer. I hope he doesn't remember the girl from years ago. I'm back in town, and he isn't releasing me from hi…
Phantoms Trilogy
by Kelly Moran
Phantoms is an elite team of paranormal investigators, each with their own reasons for seeking the answers to life after death.GHOST OF A PROMISEJackson and Ava must determine if they're sharing something real...or if they've merely been possessed by a love that never died. A Catherine Award-Winning book!GIVE UP THE GHOSTPaul and Kerry are beginning to realize that perhaps the only way to find love is to face death.GHOST OF YOUNothing will prepare Cain and Sammy for the evil they are about to fa…
Nexus Point Chronicles
by Anone
My name's Samson, and I'm a Soldier For The Terran Coalition.Before War became my future, before it became all of our futures, earth was a peaceful place... Well not really but we did our best with what we were given. And then the elven Gods of another universe decided they wanted to play a game, they wanted power, they wanted the Nexus point of all creation.... they wanted EARTH. And so they brought death, They brought pain, and suffering and loss unlike any other as humanity died in the millio…
Red Chamber
by Derrick R. Lafayette
I've been published in such publications as Suspense Magazine, Lycan Valley Press, The Fictional Cafe, Drunk Monkeys, Red Fez and others. I've currently self published three novels. I plan to release more shorts and novels. Honestly, I'm just a wisp of smoke gliding across the astral plane, purposely creating thoughtful stories to keep you up at night.All of humanity resides on Saturn’s rings known as Lustrous Utopia I, ruled by the diplomatic HighPriestess. The top quadrant of the planet is res…
Lt. Reilly 2321
by Matthew O. Duncan
Author:Matthew O. Duncan is part of the resurgence of Old School Sci-fi. His books are a mix of Military Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Mystery weaved together with non-stop action. Matt started his writing career as a playwright. He won a number of awards and had his plays produced on local stages. He put his pen down in the late ’90s but picked it up again in 2011.Jack Reilly’s luck ran out just before the war did. Released on a medical discharge shortly after the end of the war with the Ser…
Doomsday, Going on a Rampage in an Armored Car
by Xuanting_Official
A natural disaster suddenly came, and countless humans turned into zombies. The miserable Alpha traveled to the end of the world, and there was still a minute before zombies appeared. He's stuck in traffic, what should he do now?Ding! The super-armed system was bound successfully!"Ding, the taxi has been renovated! You won a super-armored car!""Ding! The abandoned air defense cave was rebuilt successfully! You got a fortress!""Ding, congratulations on getting the title of gunslinger! You got a l…
PATH OF THE LOST
by SpadesZ_Ash
Following the deaths of all his loved ones; a broken boy now spends his time hunting down all of the perpetrators . 22 Year old, Dawn Francis has experienced irreversible tragedies. With the help of a few allies and his new genetically enhanced cyborg body, he walks the path of revenge; trying to find his way home.
Winter’s Huntsman
by micahbotha
My life is at risk everyday of my life then again I'm not supposed to even be alive. Why was she spared? That's a very good question. She doesn't know the answer to that question either.What did she lose on the way? What did she gain? And what does she have that no one else does? That physically and really defines the difference between her and everyone else in the world that's stuck in an eternal winter that causes changes to life as they know it.Fused was used to make the cover picture.
Outbreak: Fortunately, I Was Blessed by God
by Xuanting_Official
"Shit!" The zombie virus was about to break out. Fortunately, I had my system. "Zombie virus outbreak countdown: nine days, twenty-three hours, fifty-eight minutes, and twenty-one seconds." "Do you want to activate zombie virus practice?" A five-star talent for accompanying! I was the son of God. "Quick talker (one-star): you are a good talker. You can try to persuade zombies." "The practice is over, you can choose a talent for accompanying and keep it forever in reality."