by Donald Firesmith
Author:Donald Firesmith is the prize-winning author of speculative fiction including The Secrets of Hawthorne House (teen paranormal urban fantasy), the Hell Holes series (alien invasion science fiction), and Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore (fantasy). Named a Distinguished Engineer by the Association of Computing Machinery, he is also the author of 7 technical books in system and software engineering. In his spare time, he crafts one-of-a-kind jeweled magic wands.It was only an old book…
by J.M. Snyder
Willis Moore is a detective with the Richmond City police department. A case he was involved with went down badly and he was given a month's sabbatical to pull himself together after the death of his informant, a young man named Teabag, with whom Will had let himself become sexually involved.<br><br>Back on the force now, Will finds himself drawn to another street punk, a hustler named Corey, who seeks police assistance to protect his "boys" from a violent attacker. He and Corey work well togeth…
by Deirdre O'Dare
Scarred by an abusive stepfather who destroyed his confidence and faith, Rob is adrift. Trying to live on the street, he falls under the domination of an older man who is only marginally kinder to him. This man, self-proclaimed leader of a Wiccan coven, is very arrogant and self-centered. Through this association, though, Rob obtains a job in a book store. He also serves as an assistant to Daniel in rites and ceremonies, albeit living in fear of making mistakes. At a sabbat gathering, he meets S…
by NaaymazAra
Queen, a renowned author with an impressive reputation, lives in the busy, stressful world of literature. After years of relying on Mr. William as her loyal editor, Queen is faced with a major change. Mr. William decides to take a sabbatical, and his position is replaced by Seo-hoon or Jihoon, a charismatic and enigmatic publishing CEO.The first meeting between Queen and Seo-hoon was fraught with tension. Seo-hoon, with his cold and sharp professional demeanor, seemed hard to reach, while Queen …
by Sabali_Sabbat
When all that is left is those who are morally good and those who are corrupted beyond correction who refuse to see the good in being upright because all that was holding everything together has left. Marcy seat is no longer available and Grace has run out, how does one survive? When everything thought turns out to be lies and nobody can be trusted follow the journey of young Naomi Morningstar to see how she navigates through this world and finds her true self and calling.
by david_melar
At a prestigious university in New York, psychology major Lena Hartley meets William Langston, a charismatic and sophisticated star of the art department. With his poetic charm and perfect manners, William seems like he stepped straight out of a romance novel. It doesn’t take long before Lena falls head over heels—and slowly opens up every part of herself to him.But the deeper she falls, the more suffocated she feels. Beneath William’s gentle exterior lies quiet control—he isolates her from othe…
by Osagie_Aromose
Emma, a successful architect, inherits her grandmother's quaint bookshop and decides to take a sabbatical to explore her newfound passion for books. At the bookshop, Emma meets Nate, a charming and enigmatic stranger who frequents the store. As they bond over their shared love of literature, Emma finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Nate reveals that he is a best-selling author struggling with a debilitating case of writer's block. Emma offers to help him overcome his creative slump, and the…
by Khanjut
I have a very good friend who, after graduating from medical school, inherited a substantial fortune from his parents—enough to last a lifetime without ever working. He has little interest in romantic pursuits or luxury; instead, he is passionate about collecting bizarre and curious stories. He spends most of his time traveling, rarely at home, and has no other friends. To others, he might seem like an oddity, but I, too, am a seeker of the strange. That's why he always shares with me the peculi…
by Hope_Alfred
Lily Harper, a passionate writer and the owner of The Shoreline, a quaint café nestled by the sea, finds herself yearning for inspiration amidst the routine of daily life. Set in a town where rain falls incessantly, the café serves as a sanctuary for artists, dreamers, and writers. When Lily discovers a hidden talent for community-building, she decides to host a local arts festival, igniting a creative spark in her town and within herself.As the festival unfolds, Lily forms deep connections with…
by Vishnu_Vinod_5988
In a realm beyond time, beyond thought, Arthur De Santa commands the Omnipotent Eternal Soul-Dimension. He is not a god, but something far greater. When he sets his eyes on Earth-2, he creates an avatar and descends with a plan—quiet, strategic, and impossible to detect.On June 1st, 2025, Arthur takes over the identity of Elon Musk without a single soul suspecting. Declaring a year-long sabbatical, he watches the world spiral as Tesla crumbles and public trust shatters.One year later, he returns…
by Daoist2Hk2Ca
. Horror Film Synopsis Curse of Chucky Twenty-five years after the first film, Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) mysteriously arrives in the mail to the home of paraplegic Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) and her mother Sarah (Chantal Quesnel). Later that night Sarah is found dead from a stab wound, and her death is ruled as a suicide. IT 2017 Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey…