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Then THEY Came by Thomas M. Malafarina

Calvin Masterson never asked to be the last historian of humanity, but after an alien invasion erases nearly every trace of life on Earth, he’s left with no choice. A lone survivor wandering through a world of ash and bones, Calvin collects supplies, sketches the carnage, and hides in a forgotten cave as monstrous extraterrestrials scour the planet.

The Cat in the Ruff by Tyson Blue

What if every object on your shelf had a secret past—a magical origin, a forgotten legend, a hidden truth? Jump into a world where heirlooms aren’t just decorative—they’re the seeds of fantastical tales told at bedtime, stitched together with heart, humor, and a dash of historical nonsense.

Beyond Winter’s Veil By Jasper Killburn

Winter isn’t just coming—it’s hunting. Yan, a lone survivor fleeing the horrors of the south, finds himself trapped between a city’s distant salvation and the monstrous advance of a frozen, undead army. As the cold breathes down his neck, he must outrun winter itself—or be devoured by it.

Soot Scamp By Laura Nettles

In the soot-choked depths of an underground labyrinth, Damian—an outcast soot scamp—has survived by staying silent, staying hidden, and keeping his heart from betraying him. But when a mysterious, brightly dressed girl crashes down from a higher level, her presence draws the labyrinth’s horrors straight to them.

The Vampire’s First Rule by Deborah Drake

Meli came to Paradise Caverns to end Paul once and for all—her old rival, her tormentor, her past. But after spilling his blood and breaking the most sacred vampire law, she learns that killing a vampire may not be so simple… or final.

Astride Twin Seas By E.S. Wynn

In a future teeming with technology and noise, one pair escapes it all to live in harmony with nature on a forgotten planet—an echo of Earth.

A Dead Ringer for A Black Fox Part 3 By Brian Warf

Unearthly visitations—first from the ghost of Henry Blankenship, then from the spirits of six children, unable to leave the cursed estate. Though he attempts to dismiss the encounters as hallucinations, the horrifying truth begins to unravel when the black fox—his strange and persistent companion—leads him into the fog-laden cellar.

Mistress of Black Magic by Thomas M. Malafarina

When two skeptical friends attend a small-town magic show to ogle the glamorous star of the act, they get far more than smoke, mirrors, and cleavage. As the show builds to its final, reality-warping trick, the line between illusion and dark truth disappears.

Blink By Beth Lee

Angela Collins installed a Blink camera on her front door for security, expecting to catch nothing more than passing cars and nosy neighbors. But when she starts receiving notifications at exactly 3:08 AM, the footage reveals something chilling—a man in a derby hat and a sinister bald figure lurking outside her home.

On The Devil’s Dole by E.S. Wynn

Each week, another address, another sinner. The Devil’s payroll comes with perks, but also with a curse.

A Name by Mark Slade

In this suspenseful story, a woman’s daughter tries to persuade her to stop practicing black magic in her kitchen to little avail.

Curse of the Black Buddha by Chauncey Haworth

In a frozen war-torn forest, four soldiers venture deep behind enemy lines on a mission wrapped in mystery. Their goal: retrieve a strange relic from an ancient temple. But something is waiting in the shadows. Something that doesn’t belong in this world.