An old man sets off for a nearby village to deliver a message from God. This is a philosophical tale about a group of ISIS members who have taken control of a small village in the desert. The story explores themes of retribution, centred on a promise to those who have caused the suffering of the innocent. Please be aware this is a very short story.

All she wanted was her life back. What she got was the end of the world. Ekta Gupta had it all—wealth, status, influence. Then came the scandal, the raids, the betrayal, and the fall. With her life in ruins and nowhere else to turn, she climbs Gilbert Hill in the heart of Mumbai to beg a forgotten goddess for help. The goddess listens. And answers. As monsoon clouds gather and ancient tides rise, Mumbai begins to drown—washed clean by a flood summoned from the depths of myth and madness. But even as Ekta watches the city crumble beneath her feet, she learns the true cost of her wish... ...

Molly and Sam and Max. It’s complicated. Three friends live in the stunning Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York in the early ‘70s. As their close friendship twists into a romantic knot, Molly struggles with her love for two very different men. Irresistible Sam and sensitive Max both tug at her heart, but betrayal and lies cause an ugly rift. Can love heal the wounds of the past? Or was it all just the folly of youthful arrogance and lust? Molly’s story reveals the secrets she kept, her regrets, and fills in the time gaps up to and beyond the conclusion of Whims & Vices. You ...

Two years ago, Chloe Everhart thought she’d found her perfect match in Jace Moretti. Their whirlwind fling was intense, passionate—and devastating. Without warning, Jace vanished, leaving Chloe heartbroken and furious. Now, Jace is back, claiming he made the biggest mistake of his life by walking away. Determined to win her over, he makes a bold wager: if he can get every dog adopted at the New Year’s adoption event, Chloe will agree to a Valentine’s Day date with him. Chloe reluctantly agrees, certain he’ll fail. But as the dogs find homes and Jace reveals a softer side, ...

Is it so much to ask to be allowed to die in peace?" Berthie's plea echoes through the quiet room as she lies on her deathbed, eating cold beans and wishing her life was already over. She can't help but think of Mick, the love of her life, and their twisting story. She's loved him since childhood when she dreamed of how they would make their life together in Cedar Hollow. Little did she know that while she was planning their future, he was planning to run off and join the army at the start of World War I. Despite knowing it was wrong, Berthie remained determined to rekindle their love, even...

Piper Skye is rock 'n' roll. She's party all night, sleep all day. She's get wild and be free. Or she would be if she had the time. And the energy. And not being so awkward would probably help, too. As the owner of a thriving dessert business, Piper spends her days at school and her nights elbow deep in batter and frosting. She's confident her hard work and sacrifice will pay off as long as she stays focused and sticks to the plan. Jake Hyde is a workaholic with a jaded outlook on life.

IT'S ALL JUST ANOTHER DAY IN CASTLEBERRY, WHERE THE PAST ISN'T JUST HISTORY, IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Welcome back to Castleberry, Georgia. Sit down, grab a sweet tea, and buckle up for a story filled with twists and turns! Castleberry is your usual small Southern town, where everyone knows your business before you do, and the biggest event of the year is Peach Pie Festival, where something shady always happens. Some people like their peach pie with ice cream, but me? I like mine delivered to me by a ghost and with a side of murder. Twenty-five years ago, Anna Mae Hansard did what the ...

Lady Katherine would rather chase clues than suitors. Her reputation as a matchmaker could give her the cover she needs to follow in her detective father's footsteps. If she catches the Pink Ribbon Killer before he strikes again, she'll win her dowry and her independence in the process. One look through the exclusive Northbrooke estate house party doubles her suspect list. With the help of her trusty maid and her precocious pug, Katherine risks it all to unmask the killer. But is winning her freedom worth putting another debutante in mortal danger?

An ex-bull rider tasked with watching a baby. The woman who left him 14 years ago and who doesn't want to be back in this small town. When a medical emergency brings their worlds together, will the secret keeping them apart finally be revealed? Colt Cross adores his niece and doesn't mind watching her for a week while his brother is on vacation. He's got it handled. He can definitely run the ranch and watch a baby. Until she comes down with a fever and he needs medical help. When he shows up at the doctor's house in the middle of the night, he never expected that the woman who left him at ...

When my claustrophobic sister Julie Ann and her down-in-the-back husband Jody were trapped on a stalled elevator in a posh hotel, they were not alone in their distress. Two young male execs were with them. As soon as the elevator lurched heart-stoppingly close to a place near a floor level, the two young men were able to wedge open the elevator door just enough to squeeze up and through. The two executives escaped, leaving behind my sister-- a grandmother-- and her husband Jody, her hero. I heard later from my sister that, “Jody couldn’t believe his eyes--two young men leaving me behind...