Grieving and lost after the death of her parents, Jenny Morgan is sent to West Virginia to live with an aunt she¿s never met. It¿s there that Jenny is confronted with an unbelievable family heritage of witchcraft and magic ¿ something she immediately dismisses as old-fashioned superstitions. However, once her new home is threatened by deadly horrors straight out of myth and folklore, her aunt¿s stories become impossible to ignore. Now Jenny and her three new friends ¿ friends with dark secrets all their own - are the only ones who stand a chance of stopping the growing evil, but only if Jenny can embrace her arcane heritage. little does Jenny know, that wielding her power will attract the attention of an even greater evil - the same immortal entity her parents died to protect her from.

Blood Creek Witch

Teen & Young Adult

Barnson, Jay

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Immortal Works LLC

In the modern world, paranormal dangers lurk all around. When there is no chosen one to be found, no altruistic half-vampire around, and no superheros flying overhead, it's up to average people to do the business of defeating evil. They have no powers, no prophecies, and all the odds are stacked against them.\nIn this short story collection, regular folk find themselves up against nightmare creatures, conniving warlocks, and all manner of supernatural dangers. All set in contemporary environments. Read these nine new tales of magic and adventure today.\nThis anthology contains the following stories:\nFlight Response by Jay Barnson\nAn army helicopter pilot has a harrowing experience with a mind-controlling sorcerer in Vietnam. Several years later, the sorcerer has resurfaced, but will this wild chance at revenge end in tragedy?\nSmall Town Sorcery by Bryce Beattie\nSupernatural terrors plague a child at night, and her father doesn't seem to be concerned. What nightmare is he trying to hide?\nIn The Forests Of The Night by Misha Burnett\nPolitics. Power always brought out the politicians, looking for an angle to drive in a wedge and gain some leverage. Magic was power, money was power, and this case was dripping with both.\nFrom the case files of Erik Rugar comes another tale of magic, mystery, and a detective who is always over his head.\nLa Bruja by Carlos Carrasco\nA New Orleans Police Detective and an Exorcist join forces to rescue a young girl from the clutches of a demonic cult. The trail leads them into the bullet-riddled inner-city streets of the Big Easy where lives and souls are held cheap and rival gang-bangers wage a bloody race war.\nLiving Land by JD Cowan\nAfter the show, a rockabilly drummer follows a girl who looks like she might be in trouble. The two are swept away into an unexplainable land, where existence turns in on itself.\nUnder a Mango Sun by Michael DeCarolis\nAn agent of Thailand's supernatural crime division must infiltrate Bangkok's seedy underbelly to get to the bottom of an enchanted animal smuggling ring, where she finds herself in over her head.\nThe Undying Past by Dale W. Glaser\nA private investigator is coerced into tracking down the cause of a curse on an ancient manor. Will he find the answer before the curse claims his life?\nGreen Shadow by Jason J. McCuiston\nSome New Age cults are fads. Some are nefarious. A rare few actually worship dark gods. When an Afghanistan vet is hired to bring back a runaway girl, he comes face-to-face with the latter.\nPrey of the Hamadame by Mark J. Schultis\nA mysterious beast is preying on factory workers. A pregnant woman's husband has disappeared. Can an outcast detective find him before it is too late?

Sidearm & Sorcery Volume One

Literature & Fiction

Burnett, Misha

Beattie, Bryce

Short Stories & Anthologies

Baby Katie Media, LLC

The Double-Stuffed Winter Issue of Cirsova Heroic Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine, featuring:  Novelettes The Vault of Phalos, by Jeffery Scott Sims Shadow Visions, by Preston Dennett  Short Stories The Lady of the Amorous City, by Edward M. Erdelac A Suit of Haidrah Skin, by Rob Lang ...Where There Is No Sanctuary, by Howie K. Bentley The Last Dues Owed, by Christine Lucas The Witch of Elrica, by Jennifer Povey The Bubbcat, by Sean Monaghan Wall Wardens, by Lynn Rushlau Lost Men, by Eugene Morgulis The Unfolding of the World, by Harold R. Thompson The Sands of Rubal-Khali, by Donald Jacob Uitvlugt The Priests of Shalaz, by Jay Barnson Dust of Truth, by Joyce Frohn The Ride, by Edward McDermott My Name is John Carter (Pt.3), by James Hutchings The Phantom Sands of Calavass, by S.H. Mansouri  Essay The Feminine Force Awakens, by Liana Kerzner

Cirsova #4: Heroic Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine

Erdelac, Edward M.

Sims, Jeffery Scott

Lang, Rob

Kerzner, Liana

Lucas, Christine

Uitvlugt, Donald Jacob

Hutchings, James

Rushlau, Lynn

Mansouri, S.H.

Science Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Spring 2017 special Eldritch Earth issue. Burroughsian adventure on a prehistoric Lovecraftian Earth. Novella The First American, by Schuyler Hernstrom Short Stories  War of the Ruby/Shapes In the Fog, by Brian K. Lowe Darla of Deodanth, by Louise Sorensen In the Gloaming O My Darling, by Misha Burnett The Queen of Shadows, by Jay Barnson Beyond the Great Divide, by S.H. Mansouri Through the Star-Thorn Maze, by Lynn Rushlau The Bears of 1812, by Michael Tierney A Killing in Karkesh, by Adrian Cole  Poetry  My Name is John Carter (Pt. 4), by James Hutchings

Cirsova #5: Heroic Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine

Tierney, Michael

Cole, Adrian

Hernstrom, Schuyler

Lowe, Brian K.

StoryHack Action & Adventure is a brand new pulp magazine. This issue contains:"A Tiger in the Garden" by Alexandru Constantin - A disgraced and exiled noble, stripped of his status, spends his days drinking and whoring in the exotic jungle colonies. When pressed to pay his debts he gets entangled in a deadly plot involving deceit, murder, and the dark magic of the deep jungle."The Monster Without" by Julie Frost - A werewolf private eye with serious save-the-damsel issues is on the hunt for the killer of a teenage girl. When a woman hires him to protect her from her abusive boyfriend, the cases collide in a way that may cost him his sanity-if not his life."Hal Turk and the Lost City of the Maya" by David Boop - A Texan bounty hunter has chased a criminal through Mexico and into Guatemala. Can he survive when he and his quarry fall captive to a bloodthirsty, long-forgotton ancient civilization?"King of Spades" by David J. West - What happens when the dead come back to haunt us? General Joab has to find a way to free his king from the rising specter of a long thought dead Goliath."Desert Hunt" by Jon Mollison - The first steps in Karl Barber's hunt for the leaders of a human trafficking ring land him in the ancient city of Cairo. His investigation takes an unexpected turn when the fate of a single girl compels him to strike before he's ready."The Chronicle of the Dark Nimbus" by Keith West - A cursed prince, is living in exile with his squire until the curse can be broken. They have been sent by their royal sorcerer to protect a thaumaturgist from assassination."Menagerie" by Steve Dubois - In the Victorian era, a teenage countess and her motley band encounter a plot to restore the Confederate States of America."Daughter of Heaven" by Shannon Connor Winward - A dealer of ancient artifacts flies to Mars to identify a particularly interesting piece. Can he survive when he triggers the fulfillment of a world-destroying prophecy?"Dead Last" by Jay Barnson - A junior-level agent for a modern-day magical cabal on embarks on his first field assignment. When a necromancer turns his contacts into gun-toting zombies, he must use every bit of his wits, talents, and sometimes inappropriate sense of humor to survive.

StoryHack Action & Adventure, Issue 0

Frost, Julie

Boop, David

West, Keith

Mollison, Jon

West, David J.

Winward, Shannon Connor

Constantin, Alexandru

DuBois, Steve

Proof that short fiction can still be exciting. StoryHack is a magazine focusing on action and adventure fiction in a wide variety of genres.
In this issue, you'll read:
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Claws of the Puma by Paul R. McNamee - In the rainforests of Brazil, poaching loggers and traditional rubber tree tappers are at war. Journalist Sarah Stoughton gets more than she bargained for when she is caught up in the violence, and comes face to face with the legendary man of the jungle, the Puma.</li>
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Shoot First by Jay Barnson - Flint and another agent are assigned to confiscate a dangerous cursed magical artifact from a street gang, only to find that the entire operation was a set-up by a local crime boss and an analyst from within the Order.</li>
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Inside the Demon's Eye by JD Cowan - A young adventurer searches the Black Lands for a lifesaving treasure. He may not get the chance to find it, as he is being stalked by a malevolent force.</li>
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Get to the River by Luke Foster - A park ranger plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with a gang of killers on the scorching hot floor of the Grand Canyon in July.</li>
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Scourges, Spells, and Serenades by Joanna Maciejewska - An archanist must work alongside a high mage to find her missing cousin. The trail leads them to the arena of a secret demon cult, where their skill will be put to a deadly test.</li>
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Showdown at Stone Ridge by Jason J. McCuiston - </li>
<li> by - A military deserter is spared the noose if he will travel to the mining town of Stone Ridge and stop the desperados. What he finds in Stone Ridge is not bandits, but a land baron with an army, led by a Djinn. How can he possibly stand against such paramilitary might and magic?</li>
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Master of Thieves by Aaron Zimmerman - For years Alex has admiringly followed the exploits of the two greatest thieves of her generation. Tonight, she wants to settle the question once and for all: who is the greatest thief of all?</li>
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The Dealer's Tale by Jon Mollison - A pregnant blackjack dealer walks a deadly line as she prepares to betray her mafia-owned boss to the feds.</li>
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StoryHack Action & Adventure, Issue Three

McNamee, Paul R.

Cowan, JD

Foster, Luke

Maciejewska, Joanna

McCuiston, Jason J.

Zimmerman, Aaron

Independently published

In an alternative past with an unrealized future, trek around the world and beyond in nine separate adventures, in the ships locomotives, and flying machines that power the Steampunk universe. DOTS, DASHES, AND DECEIT by Jay Barnson: A telegraph operator finds herself displaced by advancing technology but discovers a genius inventor and a young savant with secrets too dangerous to ignore. THE PROMISE by Michael Cross: In a world ravaged by the unspeakable horrors of war, one soldier moves heaven and earth to keep a promise to his son, and alters the lives of every stranger who helps him along the way THE VOYAGE OF VALERIE MCGRATH by Pete Ford: Sent on a desperate mission only she can fulfil, a dedicated researcher discovers the war her government wages against its own people, and the planet they rely upon for survival.. RIPPER BOUND by TC Phillips: With nothing but a brain implant and the force of his will, a talented bounty hunter returns far-flung criminals to justice, but what price will the technology ultimately demand of him? DR. PAX’S GREAT UNSINKABLE BIRD by J.R. Potter: When a brilliant scientist falls prey to sky pirates who are after his flying machine, he must rely on his greatest achievement: a teenage girl whom he rescued from certain death. SEVEN-YEAR ITCH by Rie Sheridan Rose: Toby Kincaid knew his clothes would grow filthy when he made a deal with the Devil, but he didn’t count on the wear to his spirit. He may win the wager but still lose his soul. THE JOURNEY OF INSPECTOR ROUX by C. R. Simper: A legendary investigator goes down in flames and believes his life is over, until an eager young recruit drags him around the world in pursuit of a kidnapper. PRIORITY PASSAGE by S. D. Simper: Marina will not allow the death of her father stand in the way of their dreams, but when her airship is boarded by sky pirates, she must decide what she values most: Nikita’s inventions or his daughter. GANESH by Scott E. Tarbet: A farm boy abducted by a traveling-show huckster finds his calling as an airship pilot, never suspecting the transformative adventure awaiting him halfway around the world. An A Midsummer Night’s Steampunk expansion.

Terra Mechanica: A Steampunk Anthology

Rose, Rie Sheridan

Cross, Michael

Phillips, TC

Potter, J.R.

Simper, C. R.

Ford, Pete

Simper, S. D.

Tarbet, Scott

Fantasy

Xchyler Publishing

Ride into the Wild West with ten steampunked expansions of classic American tales. A Princess of Jasoom: An intrepid young researcher reaches for the stars from the Arizona desert, and finds love where she least expects it. Winged Hope: The widow of a brilliant inventor fights insurmountable odds to see her husband’s dreams realized and save the life of her daughter. The Van Tassel Legacy: A stranger arrives in Sleepy Hollow to unearth old conspiracies and bring the Van Brunts to justice. Invested Charm: A mysterious woman doles out justice in Boston society, but who will catch her first: organized crime or the law? Payoff for Air Pirate Pete: A pair of train-robbing outlaws bite off more than they can chew when they kidnap the son of a railroad bigwig. Rise of the House of Usher: A mad scientist gains power over life and death at the cost of his family’s sanity, if not their very lives. The Silver Scams: A fast-talking confidence man ensnares all of Holland in his scheme to eliminate dikes forever . . . for a price. Nautilus Redux: Captain Nemo’s crew stumble upon an island castaway who claims to be Captain Ahab of the Pequod. Only Moby Dick knows the truth. Mr. Thornton: Hounded by tragedy and betrayal, a gifted young blacksmith wanders from The Ohio to The Yukon searching for honor, loyalty, and justice. West End: A heartbroken Theodore Laurence follows the siren song of steam to Jamaica, where love and law collide with explosive results.

Mechanized Masterpieces 2: An American Anthology

Wiseman, M. K.

Tarbet, Scott E.

Guay, J. Aurel

Oliphant, Megan

Gardner, M. Irish

Jortner, D. Lee

Taylor, Scott William

Talbot, Neve

NovelettesBattle Beyond the Continuum By DARREN GOOSSENS Rex Funnel and Paul Aglet have travelled across time and space, testing their new continuon flux drive-and found themselves in the midst of a planetary conflict The Meeting By LIVIU SURUGIU translation by RALUCA BALASA] Two star-crossed lovers, doomed by their strange malady to never meet, must share their thoughts and feelings by the letters they hide within their asylum chambers Short StoriesAscension Star By JOHN GRADOVILLE Free trader Remi Gavilan's world is turned upside down when he crosses paths with a pleasure girl...the same day the Jinlintan royal family is systematically murdered Why Did You Leave Your Last Employer? By BRIAN M. MILTON George may have found his dream job-keeping bees for the eccentric Dr. Rotstein But what is the aim of the doctor's experiments? Why does the honey taste strange? A Judgment of Lestrel By WILLIAM HUGGINS Penne has spent his Re-Gen-enhanced lives going on one bender after another-his last chance to break the cycle may be the incomparable world of Lestrel Henry and the Prince of Cats By DAN WOLFGANG A strange incident has left his master dead With his newfound intelligence, Henry, a Scottish Terrier, sets out to solve the mystery of what happened to all the humans Bad Luck Charm By JAY BARNSON Larry Colton has had quite the run of luck He's got a good job and a new girlfriend he thinks is out of his league...Things are great, aside from a few strange nightmares Death's Shadow By CAROLINE FURLONG Iraq War vet Matt Barnaby has been blessed-and cursed-by the ability to see the shadow of death, hanging about the auras of those around him

Cirsova Magazine of Thrilling Adventure and Daring Suspense: Issue #4 / Summer 2020

Surugiu, Liviu

Huggins, William

Furlong, Caroline

Gradoville, John

Wolfgang, Dan

Milton, Brian M.

Goossens, Darren

CIrsova-Publishing

Have you ever wanted to go to magic school? To cast spells and brew potions and fly on broomsticks and - perhaps - battle threats both common and supernatural? Come with us into worlds of magic, where students become magicians and teachers do everything in their power to ensure the kids survive long enough to graduate. Welcome to ... Fantastic Schools.Follow the daughter of a witch who wants to learn white-not black-magic, a trio of students sent on a mysterious task, a kidnapped student trying to escape, a troll who wants to study among the humans, and a magic-less boy with a chance to learn magic, if he survives his first month at a magical university.Follow us into worlds different, magical ...... And very human.Includes stories by:Christopher NuttallRoger D. StrahanDenton SalleKarina FabianFrank B. LukeGeorge PhilliesAaron Van TreeckBecky R. JonesJay BarnsonEmily SorensenPeter RhodanRhys HughsJ.F. PosthumusBarb Caffey

Fantastic Schools, Volume 3

Posthumus, J.F.

Sorensen, Emily Martha

Fabian, Karina

Hughes, Rhys.

Luke, Frank B.

Strahan, Roger

Caffrey, Barb

Phillies, George

Jones, Becky R.

Wisecraft Publishing

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