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In the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Published originally in the Kannada language between 1990 and 2023, praised for their dry and gentle humor, these portraits of family and community tensions testify to Mushtaq’s years as a journalist and lawyer, in which she tirelessly championed women’s rights and protested all forms of caste and religious oppression.

She needs a date. I need her… Cassie’s trying to get the attention of her parents, and she thinks dating an older bearded biker will make them take notice. Problem is, this hairy biker wants the real deal. I agree to a fake date, but only until I can convince Cassie she belongs with me. Now she has her parents’ attention, and they don’t approve of me running around with their little girl. Too bad I’m not letting her go. Wild Desire is a fake relationship, age gap, steamy romance between an ex-military biker and the curvy girl he refuses to give up.

Legends and old wives' tales hold a truth—but we've forgotten the chaos that lies behind them. Strange worlds and creatures lie all around us. Humanity was once a slave and is still the prey of creatures no one dreamed existed. The universe is much darker and stranger than we can ever imagine. Our world borders a multiverse and the walls are dangerously thin. Now, it is collapsing, a seething abyss is swarming in, and nothing will ever be the same again. Some children are adepts—mutants that have developed powers even they don't understand.

What if your brush with death wasn’t just bad luck—but something… watching? From bestselling horror author G.J. Fene comes a bone-chilling collection of first-person accounts from those who lived through the impossible. These are the stories of people who were the last to escape, the only one to survive, the ones who ran—and barely made it. Inside this haunting anthology: A solo backpacker finds someone else’s gear in his pack after encountering mimicry in the woods. A miner swears something screamed louder than the rockfall that trapped his crew. Two college students drive the ...

Some truths hide in plain sight. Others whisper from locked doors, static-filled frequencies, and pages that were never printed. Things I Wasn’t Supposed to Know is a haunting anthology of modern supernatural horror—each story a first-person account of knowledge that should’ve stayed buried. From cursed livestreams to echoing tunnels, from unlisted hospital wings to languages that think back, this collection explores what happens when the veil of reality wears thin… and you peer through. They warned you not to look. You did anyway. And now it knows your name.

Three deeply unsettling stories. One world where monsters wear human faces, shadows whisper secrets, and legends aren’t just bedtime tales. Each story grips you quietly… then drags you into darkness. Inside this chilling mini-anthology, you’ll discover: psychological dread, haunted homes, urban legends, and survival against impossible evil.Stories Included: Smile In a cold and cruel future, people are forced to smile through unimaginable pain or die trying. One mother watches helplessly as her son dares to resist… and pays the ultimate price. Lady in My House After moving back into ...

From the twisted mind of horror master Thomas M. Malafarina comes the tenth short story collection in his Malaformed Realities series, appropriately entitled Malaformed Realities Volume 10. With eighteen terrifying tales of horror such as Blood Bank, The Mask in the Chest, Follow Me, and many more, Thomas takes you into the deepest and darkest recesses of his bizarre imagination. Stories included in this volume: Mailbox Rapture Automotive Graveyard The Mask in the Chest Dead Heat Ghost Shadow Follow Me Rats of The Ruins Blood Bank What’s Wrong with Our House? The Thing in The Cellar Urns ...

Author Henry Elder came to Alta Novis to learn more about the fabled battle lord and his lady. But rather than re-tell the tales of their already well-known exploits, he wants to hear about the couple from the people who really know them. The people who live, love, interact, and fight alongside with them. He wants to hear those personal anecdotes in order to discover a side of Yulen and Atty that few people know.

From the twisted mind of horror master Thomas M. Malafarina comes the eighth short story collection in his Malaformed Realities series, appropriately entitled Malaformed Realities Volume 8. With thirteen terrifying tales of horror such as the novella The Last Ghost Walk, The Nurse, Heads, You Lose, and many more, Thomas takes you into the deepest and darkest recesses of his bizarre imagination. Stories included in this volume: Night Vision Vines Tail Gunner Joe (Humorous) Bloodshot The Nurse Doors of Death The Cardinal There Are No Ghosts In Hell, Everyone Can Hear You Scream (And They Love...

From the twisted mind of horror master Thomas M. Malafarina comes the eleventh short story collection in his Malaformed Realities series, appropriately entitled Malaformed Realities Volume 11. With thirteen terrifying tales of horror such as War Pigs, The Path, Scary Monsters, and many more, Thomas takes you into the deepest and darkest recesses of his bizarre imagination. Stories included in this volume: The Witch’s Tree War Pigs Be Careful What You Wish For The Death Patrol Seeing is Believing Jury Duty Hair of the Doll that Kills You The Staring Boy Grundies Scary Monsters Christmas ...

A series of short humourous stories about a cat who is master of his own domain and tries his best to make his owner's life miserable.

Jeremy Jumper isn’t like normal people. Jeremy has a medical condition which causes a large mass to grow on the end of his nose. It starts as a red mark and, over the following days, balloons to ridiculous size. Strangers stop and stare while others dive for cover, worried it’s about to explode.

Good or bad. Right or wrong. The choice is yours ... Josslyn has a problem. A big problem. Not only is she fed up with her loser boyfriend hitting her, but she also has Alicia to deal with … and Alicia wants to kill the said boyfriend. Alicia is the psychotic voice in her head who seems to have her own personality and can take over her body at will, resulting in blackouts and memory loss. Josslyn has never told anyone about Alicia and isn’t about to start now. But can she deal with her abusive boyfriend on her own … or will Alicia need to step in and save the day?

Life, Death, and the In-between: A heartbreaking supernatural horror dealing with themes of suicide, grief and the after-life. I guess I wanted to write this given my own personal struggles with thoughts of suicide. Every day I deal with some degree of pain where some days are better than others. When the pain is at its worst, my thoughts often drift to ending my own life.

"April in Paris" is a poignant exploration of the intricacies of human emotion and the essence of connection, set against the backdrop of a city renowned for its beauty and romance. The story follows a young woman who embarks on a journey to Paris, seeking solace and inspiration in the vibrant streets and artistic ambiance of the city. As she navigates through the enchanting landscapes, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own stories, dreams, and struggles. Le Guin masterfully weaves themes of longing, nostalgia, and the search for identity throughout the narrative.

A young archer bent on revenge against the knight who impoverished his family encounters an enigmatic stranger who promises him a far more potent form of retribution. But when Thomas finds himself hurled by magic to fight battles in faraway lands, he soon discovers that the vengeance his mysterious benefactor offers could change not only one archer’s destiny, but that of the entire world.

Buying my first house was supposed to be exciting. And it is… until I meet my next-door neighbor. Meyer West. He’s grumpy, rude, and always stomping around like he has a personal vendetta against the world. I’m determined to ignore him, just like he’s been ignoring me. That is until I get set up on a blind date—with none other than Mr. Grumpy himself.

He promised to love her forever, but forever is never enough. Caleb fell in love with Kayla on the first day of school, from the moment she stuck a blue crayon up her nose. Their lifetime of romance grows from innocent childhood friendship to awkward teenage attraction, then a fierce and enduring love. But as they navigate personal ambition and shared dreams, life delivers a cruel twist—Caleb’s terminal diagnosis shatters their future. With time slipping away, they must confront reality.

She’s almost got the recipe for success, but love might be the missing ingredient. Callie Jones thought she had everything figured out with her booming bakery and close-knit friends in Peachwood Grove—until her first love, Macon Everette, rolls back into town. The surprise isn't just that he's back, but he's a father now, with an adorable daughter who's as charming as he is. Callie’s world starts to crumble faster than day-old scones. As Callie and Macon reignite a connection that's hotter than her ovens, they must navigate the surprises and secrets of their past.