Anthologies

The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls....

An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand!

Motive. Means. Opportunity. Without proof of all three, the guilty can walk free. But even with an alibi, the innocent can still be condemned.

The American Classics Collection is a century-spanning collection of 17 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators.

Simone's European hiking excursion is cut short when she is brutally attacked by a wolf-like creature in the Piedmont Mountains of Italy....

From New York Times best-selling author Kendall Ryan comes Forbidden Desires: The Complete Series, containing every title in the sexy and intense best-selling series....

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio....

An IT whiz at the Babylon Casino is enlisted to upgrade security for the game of keno and its random-number generator. The new quantum computer system is foolproof. But someone on the inside is no fool....

The Things They Carried’s portrayal of the boots-on-the-ground experience of soldiers in the Vietnam War is a landmark in war writing.....

The first collection of stories Stephen King has published since Nightmares & Dreamscapes nine years ago....

At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine, and in the world at large, but she doesn’t always recognize the changes in those around her....

Here in one recording is every Sherlock Holmes story ever written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle....

Two women have gone missing, and LAPD Detective Harry Bosch has a strong suspicion that an avid fisherman named Denninger is the culprit. Bosch needs something stronger than a suspicion....

Stephen King delivers an astonishing collection of short stories. Just After Sunset - call it dusk, call it twilight, it's a time when when nothing is quite as it appears....

From C. J. Box, the New York Times-bestselling author of the Joe Pickett novels, comes a thrilling book of suspense stories about the Wyoming he knows so well....

A star-studded cast of readers present unabridged tales of horror and suspense from Stephen King's classic best-selling short story collection....

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes tales are rightly ranked among the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction.

An original short story by New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci....

A definitive new collection featuring all of the previously published Sookie Stackhouse stories....

Dashing young Edmond Dantès has everything: a fine reputation, an appointment as captain of a ship, and the heart of a beautiful woman....

In this chilling collection, five acclaimed authors invite you into a world where the supernatural hides in plain sight.

In this dark and gritty collection - featuring short stories from Jim Butcher, Seanan McGuire, Kevin J. Anderson, and Rob Thurman - nothing is as simple as black and white, light and dark, good and evil....

A star-studded cast of readers present unabridged tales of horror and suspense from Stephen King's classic best-selling short story collection....

This is the story of Smoak's first outing as the Nowhere Man, where after completing a mission in Northern California, he happens to spot a young woman at a coffee shop....

A mysterious island, shrouded in fear, evil, and darkness. Here the amoral General Zaroff hunts....

Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more. A gorgeous collection of 12 original fantasy romance stories from bestselling and beloved authors. Expect chemistry, heat and dreams come true...

Orbit of Fire by G.J. Fene Emerald skies shimmer above a world on the brink. When rebel leader Astra ignites the Greenfall uprising, she sparks a war that blazes from the depths of underground tunnels to the edges of space itself. But as her people rise, the tyrannical upper class unveils their ultimate weapon: the Emerald Array—orbital satellites capable of sterilizing entire cities in searing emerald fire. From deadly masquerade balls and sabotage missions beneath lush gardens to the revelation of horrifying machineborn soldiers, Astra’s rebellion battles overwhelming odds, betrayal, ...

Machineborn to Freeborn By G.J. Fene Emerald City once glittered under the rule of the High Council—a paradise for the elite, and a prison for the masses hidden behind the emerald glow of the Ash Wall. In a future where humanity teeters between extinction and rebirth, a fierce rebellion ignites under the leadership of Astra, a warrior determined to tear down the walls—both physical and ideological—that divide her world. Across ten electrifying stories, follow Astra and her loyal allies, Orin and Lian, as they battle satellite weapons, siege the ivory towers of power, and uncover ...

Tales from the Outskirts Book One of Roots Against Steel When the drones sing, the outskirts run. In a world where the wealthy rule from glittering cities and the rest survive in the shadowy wilds, every year brings the Cleansing—a brutal purge wiping out anyone who threatens the machine-run order. But hidden in the forests, a spark of rebellion grows. In these ten pulse-pounding stories, rebels and outcasts fight for survival and freedom in a world on the brink: A girl flees the haunting song of cleansing drones on her twenty-first birthday, guided by music only she can hear. A rebel ...

Signal Rain and Other Outskirts Nightmares By G.J. Fene In the shadow of gleaming cities, the green world breathes — and plots. Signal Rain and Other Outskirts Nightmares plunges readers into ten chilling sci-fi horror tales where the battle between nature and machine twists into unimaginable horrors. From rain seeded with whispering nanotech to trees whose metallic leaves watch your every move, the rebels of Planet Green fight not just for survival, but for the truth of who — and what — they are. Each story pulses with electric terror, cosmic-scale conspiracies, and heart-wrenching ...

Ghost Playlist By G.J. Fene In a hyper-connected world, some connections should never be made. From vanished friends and haunted signals to playlists that whisper secrets from the grave, Ghost Playlist weaves six chilling tales where technology becomes the conduit for the supernatural. A mysterious social network that can erase a person from both memory and reality… A train carriage that vanishes into silence, taking a passenger with it… A lighthouse beacon sending distress signals from the other side… A location pin that leads deeper into the dark—and someone who’s no longer ...

Witness to Silence: Tales of Vanished Friends is a haunting collection of gripping short stories by G.J. Fene, exploring the chilling moment when someone you love simply… vanishes. From eerie carnivals and dark forests to chaotic protests and midnight highways, each story immerses readers in tales of friends who disappear without a trace—and the ones left behind, desperate for answers. Blending mystery, thriller, and supernatural elements, these tales pulse with raw emotion, psychological tension, and the chilling question: What if the ones we’ve lost are still out there, watching us ...

The Disappeared: Stories of Friends Lost to Shadows is a gripping collection of modern thriller and horror tales where the familiar vanishes in the blink of an eye. From high-tech VR worlds that trap souls, to art installations hiding sinister realities, to wilderness trails where entire people vanish behind illusions, each story explores the terrifying moment when a friend slips beyond reach—and may never return. G.J. Fene masterfully blends psychological suspense, technology, and supernatural fear, crafting haunting narratives that keep readers questioning what is real. Perfect for fans...

Welcome to Madison, Georgia, where the magnolias bloom, the tea is sweet, and the monsters are real. In this cozy horror anthology, the charming town of Madison hides secrets in its flowerbeds and shadows in its attics. Behind every wrought-iron fence and sun-warmed porch lies something unexpected: a banshee who quilts in the carriage house, a wight who prefers crossword puzzles to haunting, a wendigo who wears sweaters by the fire, and cryptids who just want someone to talk to. But don’t be fooled by the cobblestone streets and Southern charm. The ghouls here are real and love has a ...

Emerald Ghosts: The Secrets of Château de Brissac By G.J. Fene High above the Loire Valley stands France’s tallest château—a masterpiece of gilded halls and hidden shadows. But within its towering spires and silk-draped ballrooms, whispers linger of betrayal, blood, and a woman in green whose hollow eyes haunt every corridor. In this chilling collection of interconnected gothic tales, G.J. Fene brings to life the legendary Green Lady of Château de Brissac. From a fashion designer whose runway turns crimson, to a sound engineer drawn into deadly whispers, to lovers and skeptics who ...

Step beyond the ticking hands of the clock into worlds where time bends, warps, and sometimes fights back. Threads of Time: Short Tales of Journeys Beyond the Clock is a gripping collection of speculative fiction, weaving together thrilling adventures, emotional reckonings, and mind-bending twists. From thieves who steal moments frozen in seconds, to grieving lovers desperate for one more day, each tale explores how fragile—and powerful—our grasp on time truly is. Perfect for fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and tales with a touch of wonder, these stories invite readers to question: If you ...

Long ago, humans huddled in caves gathered around fires to keep out the dark night full of predators, enemies, and unseen horrors. Have we evolved, or do the monsters in the dark still haunt us while we try to sleep? Haunted mansions, cemeteries with strange rules, vampires in the night, deals with the devil, and many other dreadful terrors await you in this anthology of short horror stories. Step inside Matthew R. Miller’s weird, frightening world of twisted fear and darkness. Meet the diverse cast of characters who make up the uncanny, the disturbing, the other, and the monstrous. Reach...

What fairy tales do you remember from childhood? Why do you remember them? For over 20 years Rix Quinn was a business magazine editor. He worked with many freelance writers. One of his favorite co-workers was a lady who created confession-style fiction short stories for romance and general audience publications. She explained to him the "readability" of this genre. Quinn then began to study stories of this type, as well as classic fairy tales and the "lesson" style stories inspired by the ancient writer Aesop. That's what this very short report is about: how to create stories that inspire, ...

From the twisted and tormented mind of artist, author, and musician, Matt Martinek, comes a truly disturbing tapestry of horror that will continue to haunt readers long after they've turned the last page. This eclectic mix of the macabre and the maniacal features 23 diabolically gripping tales of terror: A man purchases a sex robot promising the ultimate in human realism Two friends working at a chocolate factory find new and interesting ways to pass the time A bus ride takes an unexpected detour into the gruesome and the macabre A man buys a painting by the notorious serial killer, John ...

la vie d’avant She used to be famous. Now she’s just another ghost sleeping behind a dumpster. la vie d’avant is a raw, unfiltered plunge into addiction, survival, and the brutal cost of second chances. Samone was once a celebrity chef with her face on billboards. Now she’s broke, broken, and bleeding out on the streets of Nashville—haunted by the life she left behind and chased by the one still trying to kill her. With one year left to live and a kid named Javi clinging to her like bad karma, she’s got one last shot to clean up the mess she made. Gritty. Violent. Darkly funny. ...

After a tragic car accident kills his wife and daughter, former schoolteacher Ed Harrow becomes consumed by grief and vengeance. Blaming the legendary Beast of Bray Road—a towering, wolf-like creature glimpsed the night of the crash—Ed abandons everything to hunt the monster that shattered his life. But what begins as a quest for justice spirals into obsession. As Ed ventures deep into Wisconsin’s haunted woods, he encounters a hidden world of folklore, strange allies, and ancient secrets. When he finally confronts the Beast, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur—and the...

What if the only thing standing between you and oblivion was a single breath—a single decision not to step forward, not to answer, not to surrender? In this chilling anthology, G.J. Fene spins seven terrifying tales where ordinary people flirt with the edges of darkness—and almost don’t make it back. A man nearly loses himself to a name whispered by unseen lips. A woman is seduced by voices hidden in an antique tapestry. A dreamer finds himself trapped in a perfect family that exists only in sleep. A reflection in the mirror tries to crawl into the real world. A hotel housekeeper ...

They’ve been here longer than us. And they’re still watching. From the shadows of abandoned buildings to the glow of our screens, spiders weave secrets few dare to see. In this gripping horror anthology, Arachnid: True Accounts of the Webbed Unknown, G.J. Fene spins eight chilling tales that expose the hidden threads binding fear, obsession, and the monstrous unknown. A woman discovers human teeth embedded in spider eggs behind her apartment vent. A social media star wakes each morning sewn into living silk. A mother learns every spider she’s ever killed remembers—and wants revenge....

Ward Whispers: Code of Silence by G.J. Fene There are rooms in every hospital where silence is more than protocol—it’s protection. In this chilling anthology, thirteen medical professionals recount the stories they were never supposed to share. From whispered voices in the vents to patients who speak with memories not their own, each tale peels back the sterile curtain to reveal the supernatural rot beneath. A resident receives progress notes from a patient who knows his secrets. A speech therapist begins to speak in a dead man’s tone. A janitor finds a sub-basement full of shoes and ...

The Irish Classics Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 10 classic works of fiction and poetry by Irish authors, read by an award-winning cast of narrators. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including James Joyce; Bram Stoker; Oscar Wilde; W.B. Yeats; Elizabeth Bowen; and more.

In every locked room, there's a secret waiting to be found—and a body left behind. From elite rehearsal spaces to package vaults, from forgotten hotel bathrooms to séance parlors sealed tight, this chilling collection of original locked-room thrillers explores what happens when the walls close in and the truth can't escape. Inside you'll find: A detective trapped in his own interrogation. A woman who wakes in a bath with her wrists taped—and no memory of why. A séance interrupted by someone who was never invited. A delivery crate that holds a body—and your name. An acting class ...

Echoes You Can’t Ignore is a chilling collection of unforgettable encounters, each tale unraveling the thin boundary between the known and the unknowable. From haunted signals and whispered names to photographs that rewrite memory, this anthology drags the eerie into your everyday—and dares you to keep reading. Told in gripping first-person accounts, these modern horror stories are not about monsters under the bed. They’re about the ones that sit beside you. They’re the dreams you didn’t have. The voice in the vent. The shadow in the last frame. And once you meet them, they never ...

You didn’t see it clearly—but it saw you. You weren’t hurt—but you were marked. You barely made it out—but not all of you did. In this bone-chilling anthology of first-person accounts, survivors recount the moments they came face-to-face with things the world doesn’t believe in—close calls with creatures, anomalies, and impossible presences that seemed to reach out from the edge of reality… and nearly pulled them through. From the hiker who found something breathing beneath the rockslide, to the nightshift nurse who swears the elevator skipped a floor that doesn’t exist, ...

I’ve Heard What You Shouldn’t Say: Disturbing Encounters with the World’s Forgotten Creatures By G.J Fene What if the stories were never just stories? What if the things we dismissed—creatures whispered about in old tongues and dead languages—were simply waiting for us to remember them? In this chilling collection of firsthand accounts, witnesses from across the globe share terrifying encounters with creatures long thought lost to legend… or deliberately erased from it. From unrecorded species that speak in mimicry, to ancient things that crawl from the woods when names are ...

What if your brush with death wasn’t just bad luck—but something… watching? From bestselling horror author G.J. Fene comes a bone-chilling collection of first-person accounts from those who lived through the impossible. These are the stories of people who were the last to escape, the only one to survive, the ones who ran—and barely made it. Inside this haunting anthology: A solo backpacker finds someone else’s gear in his pack after encountering mimicry in the woods. A miner swears something screamed louder than the rockfall that trapped his crew. Two college students drive the ...