Fantasy Short Stories

The essential short story collection set in the universe of Ninefox Gambit. An ex-Kel art thief has to save the world from a galaxy-shattering prototype weapon.... A general outnumbered eight-to-one must outsmart his opponent.... A renegade returns from seclusion to bury an old comrade....

Fifteen vampire tales selected from my horror story collections, Black As Night, Shivers and Other Nightmares, Don't Look Behind You, Scary Stories- Vols. 1, 4 and 5, Midnight Snacks, and Scare Factory. Table of Contents: The Vampire Club: Something big in the basement has devoured Mike's neighbor's cat on loan to catch a mouse. The Babysitter: A psychotic teen impersonates a new sitter in order to obtain entrance to a wealthy estate. Vampire: After a woman and son move to town, a serial killer who drains his victims of blood begins a reign of terror. Tooth Fairy: A serial killer has driven...

"The Other Side of the Sky" was first published in the September/October 1957 issue of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Marvin has lived through a lot in his life, and remembers all of it through his photographic memory. With his wife’s passing, and his daughter’s growing family, his memory is all he has left, until something awakens in the aisle of Fear. Everything he knows and loves is in jeopardy. He’s fighting for more than his life, he’s fighting for his mind. Without memory, we are without history.

This collection includes the first four books in the Return of the Elves romantic fantasy series: Soulbound, Sundered, Exiled, and Seared.

A collection of twenty-five horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: BLACK AS NIGHT: THE SEQUEL: Norman's two sons disappeared on Halloween; the same night, a masked rider carries a screaming woman in a burlap sack from the abandoned house next door. DISTURBING ELEMENTS: A chemistry prof has a phobia of seeking vengeance on any student who reminds him of the jocks who bullied him in college. CHARLEY REVISITED: Mandy's new book about an invisible playmate jeopardizes her marriage and her life. THE NECKLACE: Hazel inherits ...

During the pandemic, our homes and apartments have transported us to new places, different experiences, and changed our understanding of ourselves and others. This collection of 12 tales explores those journeys through the lens of fantasy and science fiction, accentuating the strange and unexpected to reveal the relatable, human dimensions of our continuing migration from what’s normal to a new normal...or even paranormal.

New York Times Notable Book author Charles Yu wrote the best-selling novel How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe. In his stunning, often humorous, collection Sorry Please Thank You, Yu draws on pop culture and science to make incisive observations about society - and offer touching insight into the human condition. In two of Yu’s remarkable stories, he focuses on a big-box-store night-shift employee with girl trouble and a company that outsources grief for profit.

Deep in his past, Reg helped create the orbiting environment of Skyholme. Now, he spends his days talking to his dead wife, his genetic alterations extending his weary existence. Until one day when he's asked to investigate a murder like any other because the victim is Skyholme itself.

A reluctant servant of Pharasma, Salim is no missionary. Yet when a desperate eidolon seeks his help in saving his master's soul, Salim has little choice in the matter. Saddled with a strange curse, this mysterious snake-man's creator is no longer in control of his actions - yet they may still weigh on his soul when it comes time for Pharasma's judgment. Only Salim can put a stop to events before they go too far. But are some souls really worth saving?

This is the tale of a 228 year old man, born in 1690, telling about his interactions with Dr. Samuel Johnson. A large part focuses on their belonging to a literary club and the other men who also participated in the club. It is a simple observance of social interactions, as put forth by a very old man and his dated voice.

Jane Yellowrock, her best friend Molly Trueblood, an earth witch, police detective Paul "Brax" Braxton, and Molly's husband Evan go after a blood-family of rogue-vampires who killed a local family.

Unleash your wildest cravings with 1-Minute BDSM: Be Horny Anywhere, a scorching collection of 50 tantalizing, taboo-shattering stories designed to ignite your deepest desires in an instant. Crafted for women who crave quick, naughty escapes, these steamy tales deliver explosive pleasure—whether you’re sneaking a read on a crowded train, stealing a moment in the office, lingering in a waiting room, or indulging at home with your vibrator. Dive into forbidden fantasies where cheating wives surrender to the commanding touch of handsome, dominant men—firemen pinning you against kitchen ...

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Seth loved his life on Earth. He graduated from his dream college, worked at his dream job, and married his dream girl. Unfortunately, it was all taken away from him when he woke up alone in a dark cavern prowling with dangerous monsters. Armed with only a small dagger of mysterious origin, he has no choice but to fight through this web of death and darkness to get to safety.

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Best Short Fiction Nominee British Science Fiction Association 2021 "A masterful collection" Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer - Explore ten tantalising tales and take a glimpse into a beguiling science-fiction future from one of fantastic fiction’s most fascinating talents. Best known for his Cthulhu mythos and historical fantasy series, this is John Houlihan's first major collection of sci-fi stories, including debut play, Bomber Command. In Most Exalted, the hero of the seven systems now resides in retirement, but when a series of suspicious deaths rock his veterans’ home, will his dubious ...

A Kingdom in Ruin. A Goddess’s Last Hope. A Love Written in the Stars. Long ago, Elowyn, the goddess of the forest, fell in love with the King of Eldoria and bore him a daughter. As a gift, she blessed his bloodline with an enchanted forest, a living bridge between their worlds. Under her favor, Eldoria flourished for centuries. Until war shattered everything. In a ruthless bid for power, a rival kingdom waged war against Eldoria, determined to sever its divine connection. Flames consumed the once-thriving forest, leaving it a wasteland of ash and sorrow. The goddess’s favor faded, and ...

Surrender to a world where your darkest fantasies ignite. BDSM Short Stories: 10 Raw Tales of Cheating, Control, and Carnal Chaos invites you to lose yourself in the thrill of forbidden desire, where wholesome women—nurses, teachers, therapists—unleash their hidden cravings in the arms of rugged, dominant men who take charge without hesitation. Each story is a pulse-pounding plunge into passion, betrayal, and raw pleasure, crafted to set your heart racing and your body ablaze. From the greasy heat of a mechanic’s garage to the sacred shadows of a church confessional, these ten tales ...

The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories expands upon the epic legend of the dark elf with 12 tales performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny!