Dark Survival Fiction

Amidst the haunting ruins of San Francisco, the final chapter of the Forsaken Trilogy unfolds, plunging readers into a world where survival teeters on the brink of a water war. On the edge of the Pacific, where the city’s skeletal remains cast long shadows over the turbulent sea, the colony of Erehwon clings to life. Dia, a survivor hardened by the relentless struggle of a world unmade, finds herself at the heart of a brewing storm. The once tranquil settlement of Erehwon, a beacon of hope amid desolation, faces its gravest threat yet: a local war over the last dregs of Earth’s most ...

VANISHED A gripping, chilling, and emotionally-charged thriller that dives into the darkest corners of power, corruption, and sacrifice. Mark, a devoted father and widower, sets out on what should have been a simple vacation with his two children, Liam and Sophie. But their peaceful trip quickly spirals into a nightmare when Sophie is suddenly kidnapped—snatched by forces far more sinister than he could ever imagine. As Mark searches desperately for his daughter, he uncovers a horrifying truth: Sophie isn’t the only child missing. Hidden behind the façade of wealth and influence lies a...

It was just another day on the farm for Sue and Jared; another day of chores, arguments, and trying to figure out how to keep the farm. Then the zombie apocalypse happened. Now they’re having to fight off former neighbors, stock up on food and ammo, while trying to stay alive. But surviving the zombie apocalypse isn’t easy when there’s only two of you and you don’t agree on anything. To get the supplies they need Sue and Jared will need to venture into town, somehow evade the zombies and get everything need so they can be prepared for the inevitable onslaught when the zombie hordes ...

Lost memories. A small town full of secrets. And a damaged stranger who ignites the fire within me. I awaken with no recollection of who I am. The note on the bedside table leads me to Luca, a sexy brooding stranger who knows more than he is ready to admit. Our lives become entangled as we uncover hidden secrets and face our past while fighting a profound and evolving attraction. But there's more to Luca than meets the eye— he is part of a powerful mafia family. As the truth unravels, our forbidden love becomes a battleground, pitting loyalty against survival. With danger lurking, I must ...

Earth is broken and a group of people are brought together to save the world. Lazarus saw his life change before him on a normal workday. A hundred-foot wave destroys everything around him. A group of survivors rises up from this rubble, trying to survive the next day. People morph and change into fantastical creatures and magic has become commonplace. Caught between miles of hostile territory filled with deadly monsters called Grogs, Lazarus and his group of friends needs to find the ancient temples to stop the next phase of the changing of the earth. Don't miss The Calling, the first in ...

Seventeen-year-old Chan's ancestors left a dying Earth hundreds of years ago, in search of a new home. Generations later they are still searching. Every day aboard the Australia is a kind of hell where no one is safe, no one can hide. Indeed, the only life Chan's ever known is one of endless violence. A life of survival. Fiercely independent and entirely self-sufficient, she has learned to keep her head down as much as possible, careful not to draw attention to herself amid the mayhem.

"A failed ritual annihilates modern life." Manhattan, NY: The E-Train slams into James Bixby, a strapping young artist on the rise, after a life-saving rescue attempt goes awry. Belfast, Ireland: A bullet severs Olivia Young's spinal cord while she defends a doctor colleague--the second bullet pierces her heart. Then they awaken--unharmed. "Selected" and thrust into a deadly ritual, James' and Olivia's lives--along with the lives of five others--will decide humanity's fate: surrender to the old Gods' rule or live on in blissful ignorance. Follow their frantic struggle as Magnus--a secret ...

Four women. Four decades of friendship. Four twisted relationships. Roxanne – the popular beauty whose encounter with Ted Bundy seals her fate when he murders the young women who are her sorority sisters. Her guilt turns her into a bully with dark and mysterious motives as she seeks revenge. Jackie – the peacemaker who settles for a revenge marriage instead of sweet love when she marries the bully from college surprising everyone when her dark enemy turns into her lover. It takes her decades to realize the truth about her marriage and complicated friendship with Roxanne. Charlene – ...

Shay has followed Xander and joined his mysterious scientific cult at their remote Scottish compound. She's desperately searching for Callie, who went missing before the start of the epidemic that kills 95 percent of cases and leaves a tiny number of survivors with astonishing new powers. Can Shay uncover the truth about the origins of the epidemic, find Callie and perhaps even rekindle her relationship with Kai? Or will Xander's grand plans destroy them all for ever?

Against all odds, Jenny Huang is still alive. Or as alive as she can be. She escaped the Survival Challenge, a twisted game in which mortals must kill or be killed, but the nightmare didn't end there. By forcing the Challenge to a close and returning to Earth, Jenny has unwittingly unleashed chaos: birthing the Antithesis, kicking off Judgment Day, and dooming the world to a host of bloodthirsty angels. Worst of all, her best-friend-slash-crush, Susan, is dead. And it's all Jenny's—and her insatiable appetite's—fault.

To escape Blake Sutton's army at the end of the enthralling The Well's End, Mia and her friends jump into the newly gurgling fountain of youth and swim to its very bottom. When they resurface, an astounding world awaits them - an entire underground civilization of humans, the Keepers of the Well. But instead of finding a safe haven, Mia and her gang are quickly embroiled in a dangerous, high-stakes battle royale.

Chris Grainger is back, hard at work trying to save his business, The Comfort Zone. After surviving the soft opening from hell, he has to strategize how to move the business forward without losing his grip. Now that his secret deception of using money from his and his lady, Angel's joint account to start the business has been revealed, he has major work to do regaining her trust, and assistance in saving his bar. Chris wants a business that will be a source of escape for the Ladies.

Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm. How could a place with no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and seems angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. Dan decides to investigate and uncovers a deadly plan. But will he be able to get help in time to save his teacher and the rest of his class?

Aster. Violet. Tansy. Mallow. Clementine. Sold as children. Branded by cursed markings. Trapped in a life they never would have chosen. When Aster's sister, Clementine, accidentally murders a man, the girls risk a dangerous escape and harrowing journey to find freedom, justice and revenge - in a country that wants them to have none of those things. Pursued by the land's most vicious and powerful forces, their only hope lies in a bedtime story passed from one girl to another.

Percy Jackson meets Aliens! Join this action-packed, heart-racing journey across the galaxy! In the sequel to Starbound Orphans, Ivo, Silas, Penelope, and Elias uncover more shocking secrets aboard the Tower. While training to hone their unique abilities, the young heroes stumble upon a trove of images, revealing the existence of key political prisoners from across the galaxy— including the deposed king of Midros, Ivo's presumed father. As Ivo tries to come to terms with his lost memories and heritage, Silas discovers an unexpected lineage of his own. Torn between their growing powers, ...

Liverpool, 1940: 13 year old Joan's home is under threat from the Nazi's terrifying nightly air-raids. It is not an easy time to be a teenager, especially with the sweet rationing, strict curfews and blackouts. Joan and best friend Doreen love going to the cinema until the bombings intensify and then even that becomes too dangerous, especially when an army deserter is found lurking near their home. Who is he and why does he think Joan can help him?

An Untold Tale of the Zombie Apocalypse Call Center Ben used to be a micro-manager at the Zombie Apocalypse Call Center. Now he’s the micro-manager of a militia that recently lost their base and are trying to survive the hordes of zombies. When Ben finds the perfect base, it seems like the answer to everyone’s prayers. Until Ben discovers there are super zombies nearby. Now he has to find a way to eradicate the super zombies, while keeping the militia alive. And he might have a solution… But it involves partnering up with Garret, the military officer that betrayed and abandoned Ben. ...

Pirates, beasts, and battles! With his brother’s life at stake, the fearless Black Knight is catapulted into a rescue mission that leads him and his crew into the heart of the dark seas and the terrifying beasts within. Not only will he have to survive these monsters, but he must also face an enemy he thought he’d never see again.

Leo Malone. Running from his past. Running into trouble. In Martinique, Leo Malone meets Taylor Hoffman, a young man who could be his identical twin. Whey they run afoul of a local gangster, Taylor is murdered and Leo assumes his identity to sneak safely out of the country and back to Los Angeles. But when Taylor’s estranged parents meet Leo at the airport, mistaking him for their son, Leo’s best-laid plans spiral out of control. Full of surprising twists and turns, Too Much in the Son is part Agatha Christie, part Elmore Leonard, with a dash of David Mamet and served with a Larry David...