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Seventeen-year-old Loreto Riker has never known life outside a bunker. After an atomic war thrusts the world into an eternal winter, the descendant of the survivors accepts an exploratory mission to search for others on the ravaged surface. But the treacherous task quickly turns deadly when he’s attacked by radioactively deformed flesh-eaters. Desperately evading the mutant cannibals, Loreto pairs up with a sword-wielding woman on the run from the foul creatures.

What would you do if you were living your best life, or so you thought and woke up in a nightmare? You must always be aware that your choices may look different to someone on the outside. Perhaps people are just blinded by their own sins? Welcome to a place that will challenge that. Welcome to The House of Seven Sins where you can confront the worst stains on your soul; and if you are lucky, survive! For seven individuals who have never crossed paths, and seemingly have nothing in common, The House of Seven Sins is where they will learn about their true selves. How far are a social media ...

Lenard Childs is a young man who has slowly seen the world fall apart. The storms that used to be mild have intensified with each passing year. But it wasn't until the earthquakes and tsunamis hit that people started to panic. Clearly, the world was changing, and not for the better. As natural disasters increased in frequency, Lenard knew that the apocalypse was imminent. A quarter of the world's population was wiped out, and those who remained struggled to survive in a rapidly deteriorating world. Despite all this, Lenard refused to give up hope. During times of crisis, he had seen the ...

Living his whole life on Senelium Station, Jack Carter dreams of escaping the floating city, getting out of the Slums, and finding a planet he can call home. But Jack soon realizes that one must be careful what one wishes for. Running the corridors of Senelium Station. Begging, borrowing, and stealing to stay alive had become a way of life for Jack Carter after his mother disappeared. Luckily he has a friend in Stella Steel who not only understood what it meant to be from the Under Slums, but she also understood the pain and loss Jack felt. These two young adults decide to take a chance on ...

What is real when emotions can be controlled, and people’s thoughts can be altered. Holding on to your sanity is the difference between freedom and slavery, not that you would know the difference. Those who are strong of will can alter the reality of weaker minds, changing the perception of reality. The rich can be made to believe they are poor; the old, young; and the innocent, guilty. Some use their ability for personal gain, some to help others, and some for their own twisted amusement. Jonas Sanders, a slacker who has never aspired to anything, must not only discover the depths of his...

Thomas Paige lived a good life. Well, that is what everyone who knew him thought. In reality, Thomas was addicted to adventure, and when it was time to settle down, he found adrenaline rushes the only way he could—he gambled. Well, you know what they say: Be careful whom you gamble with. Desperate to return to the world of the living following his murder, Thomas makes a deal with Apophis. In exchange for completing a task, Apophis will send Thomas back to Earth. However, Apophis never agrees to send Thomas back as he was.

Power, immortality, and war. These are the stakes in the world of King Helios and his dwarven clan. For centuries, they have guarded the Malgaroy, a device that grants immense power and eternal life to whoever possesses it. But now, as the Dark Queen Aslyndra sets her sights on the artifact, the balance of power is threatened. Between the king, his wife Esmarle, and an unlikely ally, can a treatise of compromise be enough to prevent an all-out-war between the two kingdoms? As the tension between the two groups mount, our hero must navigate a treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals....

To be born underground, in the dark, never to see the surface. That seemed to be Loreto’s fate. Born nearly half a century after the world had been destroyed by total, global, nuclear war one young man must find his destiny. He must learn what it means to be himself. Destined to become a Topsider, will he walk upon the surface? Will he be one of the brave few who work to usher humanity back to Earth’s population? Find out in Loreto: An Earth Has Fallen Short Story. See Loreto Rucker’s humble beginnings as he grows into the young man we will meet in Servidio’s Earth Has Fallen Post-...

In The Hungry, Lucas and his family move into a new house, hoping for a fresh start, but soon discover they are not alone. Lucas begins to sense a presence in the walls, and as the nights go by, the creepy sounds get louder, causing him increasing anxiety. When his father goes missing one evening, Lucas faces a terrifying creature that attacks them. Together, Lucas and his father develop a plan to trap the creature, but they must leave their affected mother behind. As they battle the creature, they emerge victorious but wounded. However, their ordeal is not over as they encounter more ...

Earth Has Fallen chronicles the aftermath of World War III, a conflict that plunged the planet into nuclear winter. Despite predictions that it would last for no more than a decade, 50 years have passed with no end in sight. The few who survived the initial devastation have moved underground to scrape out a life in once-abandoned mines and bunkers - the hopeful venture to the surface to scavenge and search for signs of a healing Earth. But out in the wastes, the Ash Walkers have adapted to a new kind of world, one characterized by violence and the hunt for human flesh.

Year of the Lepper, 746 - 3rd Cycle of the Dragon Every couple of thousand years the Dark Citadel rises in the East, within the Endless Ruins looking to bring darkness and evil to the world of Capris. Every couple of thousand years, the races of Capris are charged with fighting back the darkness or succumbing to its eternal death. In the year of the Lepper, it is no different. Four maybe heroes are called into service of the kingdom to ensure the Dark Citadel is once again vanquished. One, a human past his prime, but a great warrior in his day. One, an energy mage of the Engeli (humans who ...

Jason Walker was on top of the world. Having just finished college and equipped with his trusty camera, he is ready to set out on a cross-country trip of a lifetime. The only problem is that you can't leave your past, nor your demons behind. Follow Jason as he descends into his own mental hell where he meets both allies and foes. In the end, will Jason be able to defeat the demons of his past to move forward into a bright future?

The Scales of Justice are blind, but not always balanced. When Cameron Sprague, an up and coming detective, makes the decision to work outside the guidelines of policy and procedure it leads to a guilty rapist, known as the Tiny Tyke Killer, being set free to return to the street. Sprague’s continued bad decisions eventually place him behind bars as the killings continue. After his own daughter is killed while he is imprisoned, the disgraced Sprague only has one thing on his mind upon his release - bring the Tiny Tyke Killer to justice. But as victims continue to pile up, will he be able ...

Michael Dane had been wandering in the darkness of his own despair for what felt like an eternity. The night sky was filled with stars but all he could see was loneliness and emptiness. He had been running away from his past for as long as he could remember, but now he was completely lost and alone. He felt like he had been swallowed by an endless void and he was never going to find a way out. But then one night, something changed. As he continued his long journey, he felt a strange power awaken inside of him that he never knew he had. He slowly realized he could manipulate the world around...

Having made it to Mexico, the team must now find a way not only to Guadalajara; but also figure out how to stop the spread of the K-Zine infection destroying the continent.

Child of Darkness/Child of Light tells the story of Melanie Heatstar, a young woman born to wizard parents on the mystical world of Odius. Melanie is a natural at magic, and quickly rises through the ranks to become a Protector of Odius, a position tasked with defending the world from all kinds of threats. Along the way, she meets Dekker, a young man who becomes her ally in the fight against evil and darkness. Together, Melanie and Dekker face challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resolve. They encounter powerful enemies and make new friends, all while discovering new and ...

In a world forever changed by a devastating event, young Kentran struggles to survive alongside her tribe in the harsh wasteland that remains. But when a powerful new threat emerges, Kentran discovers that she has been chosen as the tribe's only hope for salvation. In order to save her people, Kentran must become a Firewalker, someone who will transcend the flames and enter into a different plane of existence to gain the power to defeat their enemy. With no one else to turn to, Kentran sets out on a perilous journey to master her newfound abilities and save her tribe from certain ...

Kylie and Jason are two young individuals who have spent their entire lives within the confines of a compound. They have always felt like something was missing, like they were meant for something more than just living within the safety of the walls. They've heard stories from the elders about a mist that surrounds the compound, and beyond it lies a wasteland filled with danger and uncertainty. But they can't help but feel drawn to the unknown, and the desire to find answers about their past becomes too strong to ignore. Their journey is not an easy one, as they encounter countless obstacles...

Dekker De La Mare was born a sickly child with little chance to live. Thanks to the intervention of the Pixie Queen, the baby who was not to be has become the Archmage of Odious. Come experience the adventures as his power continues to grow in Volume Two of The Chronicles! As in Volume One, Volume Two follows three distinct time frames in Dekker De La Mare's life. Part 1: Dive into a time when Dekker was young and still learning the ways of Capris. A time in which he encountered Cassandra, the "Blood Goddess" as she was known due to her exploits in the Gladiator Pits of Ahlm. Following ...

In "Clairvoyance," the pulsating streets of New York City set the stage for a gripping psychological thriller. Meet Lily, a gifted psychic whose life takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the target of a notorious serial killer. Haunted by a chilling vision, Lily must decipher its meaning before her time runs out. As she grapples with her own doubts and fears, Lily taps into her psychic abilities, using them to stay one step ahead of her relentless pursuer. But as the line between prey and predator blurs, Lily finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. With the killer toying...