Some monsters are nightmarish beasts with fangs and grotesque bodies. Others come in the form of bad decisions we dread or regret. Both kinds haunt and stalk us while we are alone at night.Wrath and Ruin is a collection of nine stories with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi threaded with quiet, traditional horror. Monsters, both literal and figurative, lurk in the shadows of this diverse anthology.Hunters pursue a ghoul in Victorian-era Pennsylvania.A psychologist interrogates the lone survivor of a mysterious shipwreck.Astronauts investigate a derelict alien spacecraft loitering in Earth's solar system.A man flees powerful enemies in a bizarre, hostile landThese stories and more are included in this debut book by author C.W. Briar.Briar continues a tradition established by fellow Binghamton, NY writers like Rod Serling and Kevin Lucia: fantastical-yet-grounded stories with subtle horror.

Wrath and Ruin: A Chilling Anthology

Literature & Fiction

Briar, C.W.

Genre Fiction

Splickety Publishing Group

Why is God silent in my illness? Living with a chronic illness is tough enough on its own, but it can become an overwhelming burden when we believe widespread myths about chronic illness. Without a strategy to overcome these lies, we can descend into a listless existence, even as people of faith. In Perfectly Abnormal, Chris Morris tears down the erroneous and misinformed beliefs surrounding chronic illness. From the unique standpoint of being both a parent of a special needs daughter and having a seizure disorder himself, Chris guides readers through difficult terrain as he shreds the eight most common myths the chronic illness community faces. Then he begins the conversation of developing a better theology of illness, with the intent of bringing his readers to a place of intentional excellence in spite of their conditions. Advance Praise for Perfectly Abnormal: "I so appreciated Chris Morris’ wise theology of suffering and his keen insight into those who don’t fit the straightjacket of what society calls normal. An excellent book, well written." -- Mary DeMuth Author of Jesus Every Day: Prayers to Awaken Your Soul "I highly recommend this book to any person or family trying to deal with a chronic illness. In its pages you will find practical help to move forward, and hope to experience a life worth living." -- Marty Kaiser Senior Pastor, Reveal - A Jesus Centered Community

Perfectly Abnormal: Uncovering the Image of God in Chronic Illness

Morris, Chris

Health, Fitness & Dieting

What happens when the lies you tell grow so high you can’t see the truth? To the outside world Avery Denton’s life looks happy, normal even. But it isn’t. Not even close. She believes nothing can make it worse. When her mother skips town with their banker, the small-town gossips focus on her. Jaxson Stewart, Avery’s neighbor and friend, has had a crush on her for years. She makes his heart race, which is dangerous for a boy with a heart condition. Unlike their community, he refuses to hold her mother’s actions against her. Avery’s summer heats up when Jaxson kisses her under a star lit sky. The rest of her life boils over, though, when Avery becomes the target of revenge, her alcoholic father’s anger escalates, and long-hidden family secrets come to light. Can Avery find strength in the truth? Or will she continue to struggle through knee-high lies?

Knee-high Lies

Ford, Dawn

Fatal glitches. A corporate cover-up. And something haunting the depths… Three years ago, a horrific accident closed ACM-1134, the energy mine on Ketarus-4. Now the mine has reopened, and Justin Barclay has joined the first new batch of miners hired to begin harvesting the energy stored below the planet’s surface. But as he settles into his new job and home, Justin quickly discovers that the mine’s polished exterior is masking a host of hidden dangers—some of them fatal. When the mine’s technology begins malfunctioning, Justin’s coworkers mysteriously disappear, get injured, and some even die. Justin knows something else is going on—and he’s the only one willing to do something to stop it. With his job and his life on the line, Justin works to uncover the mine’s darkest secrets to save himself and his fellow workers. But the company doesn’t like Justin digging where he shouldn’t be, and they’re determined to put a stop to his inquest once and for all—at any cost. As Justin begins to unearth the mine’s darkest secrets, he starts to realize that sometimes it’s better to let the past stay buried. The Ghost Mine is a gripping sci-fi/horror novel sure to thrill you and chill you late into the night. If you’re a fan of Ridley Scott’s Aliens, you’ll love this book. “A snappy, fun, wild ride from hell! Wolf’s knockout novel brings all the sci-fi intensity of Ridley Scott’s Alien movies together with a Michael Crichton style thriller. When space colonization goes wrong in The Ghost Mine, it means a long, nail-biting night of sheer reading delight! Positively unputdownable!” - Brandon Barr, USA Today Bestseller and author of the Song of the World Series Buy The Ghost Mine today—and read it with the lights on.

The Ghost Mine

Wolf, Ben

A strange mark on her neck…\n…a mysterious connection to fire...\n…an ancient secret soon to be revealed.\nAeron failed to stop the cult of the Crimson Flame from kidnapping his sister. But as a former wyvern knight, he’s determined to find and rescue her—and to lay waste to the cult in the process.\nWhen the trail grows cold, Aeron and his mage companion join forces with a half-troll mercenary and an assassin. Together, they embark on a job for a dark lord that will put them squarely in the Crimson Flame’s line of fire.\nAnd that’s exactly where Aeron wants to be.\nThe more cultists he can find, the closer he gets to locating his stolen sister...…and the more of them he can kill.\nThough the job seems like the perfect gig, the cult thwarts Aeron’s efforts at every turn. And all the while, Aeron and his comrades gradually unravel the ancient secret of the Crimson Flame.\nFaced with a series of deadly choices, Aeron must confront his fate and risk everything to rescue his sister—even if it costs him and his fellow mercenaries their lives.\nThe Crimson Flame is the first novel in an epic sword-and-sorcery series sure to thrill you with magic, action, and adventure. Dive into this unique fantasy world full of twists and mayhem, written by award-winning author Ben Wolf. (For the best experience, read Blood Mercenaries Origins, the prequel book to the series).\nGet it now.

The Crimson Flame: A Sword and Sorcery Dark Fantasy Novel (Blood Mercenaries)

Ignite

Charis Crowe

The dragon egg has hatched…...and a dark lord needs his sacrifice back...…so he can become a god.By some miracle, Aeron has managed to rescue his sister from the Crimson Flame's clutches. Together, they escape to the western mountains and hide out. But their solace doesn't last long......because the Crimson Flame's reach extends farther than they know.Thanks to an unforeseen alliance, Crimson Flame cultists in the service of Lord Valdis recapture Aeron’s sister. Now Aeron's only hope is to gather enough strength--in the form of legendary, god-forged weapons--to kill Lord Valdis and save his sister once and for all.But time is running out. If Aeron doesn't save her by the next new moon, his sister will be sacrificed as part of Lord Valdis's ritual.Will Aeron manage to get ahold of the legendary weapons in time? And even if he does, will it be enough to snatch his sister from the claws of death yet again?Path of Shadows is the riveting second book in the Blood Mercenaries series of epic, sword-and-sorcery novels, loaded with intrigue, magic, action, and colorful characters. (Read The Crimson Flame, book one of the series, before reading this one.)Dive into this unique fantasy world full of twists and mayhem, written by award-winning author Ben Wolf.Get it now.

Path of Shadows: A Sword and Sorcery Dark Fantasy Novel (Blood Mercenaries)

This is a story of desperation. Aeron Ironglade was just kicked out of the Wyvern Knight Corps... ...and now he's desperate to rescue Wafer, his bonded wyvern, from a corrupt commander bent on taking revenge on Aeron. But with no money, no power, and no plan, how can Aeron possibly save Wafer from certain demise? Meanwhile, Kent Etheridge is facing desperate choices of his own. Magic is forbidden in Kent's country. Normally that wouldn't be a problem... ...except that Kent is the heir to his father's lordship, and he just manifested magic powers. If Kent can't keep his magic hidden, he'll lose everything. When Kent's traitorous younger brother exposes his magic powers to seize the lordship for himself, Kent is forced to flee his home country. He takes refuge in the rival country of Inoth and soon finds himself face-to-face with its beautiful mage queen... ...a queen who wants him dead. Can Kent convince the queen to trust him despite his previous life? Or will she execute him as an enemy of the state? And when Aeron's plight forces him into Kent's world, will they be able to help each other survive? Dive into this exciting new fantasy world full of twists and mayhem today. Get it now. REVIEWS "In every story he tells, Ben Wolf has a way of drawing you into the world he's created. The Blood Mercenaries series is no exception. It's a perfect blend of peril, death, and humor, and the cast of unique and interesting characters keep you turning pages till the end. A must read " - Daniel Kuhnley, Author of The Dark Heart Chronicles" These stories took me back to the days of the Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels, which I still regard very highly. I MUST know what happens next. Each story leaves you hanging like a season finale. I am certainly looking forward to the rest of this series "- Chris Hall, Reader "Not only is Ben Wolf handsome, but he's a damn good writer as well "- Kirk DouPonce, Reader & Cover Designer

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