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Seventeen-year-old Loreto Riker has never known life outside a bunker. After an atomic war thrusts the world into an eternal winter, the descendant of the survivors accepts an exploratory mission to search for others on the ravaged surface. But the treacherous task quickly turns deadly when he’s attacked by radioactively deformed flesh-eaters. Desperately evading the mutant cannibals, Loreto pairs up with a sword-wielding woman on the run from the foul creatures.

In The Hungry, Lucas and his family move into a new house, hoping for a fresh start, but soon discover they are not alone. Lucas begins to sense a presence in the walls, and as the nights go by, the creepy sounds get louder, causing him increasing anxiety. When his father goes missing one evening, Lucas faces a terrifying creature that attacks them. Together, Lucas and his father develop a plan to trap the creature, but they must leave their affected mother behind. As they battle the creature, they emerge victorious but wounded. However, their ordeal is not over as they encounter more ...

Jason Walker was on top of the world. Having just finished college and equipped with his trusty camera, he is ready to set out on a cross-country trip of a lifetime. The only problem is that you can't leave your past, nor your demons behind. Follow Jason as he descends into his own mental hell where he meets both allies and foes. In the end, will Jason be able to defeat the demons of his past to move forward into a bright future?

Power, immortality, and war. These are the stakes in the world of King Helios and his dwarven clan. For centuries, they have guarded the Malgaroy, a device that grants immense power and eternal life to whoever possesses it. But now, as the Dark Queen Aslyndra sets her sights on the artifact, the balance of power is threatened. Between the king, his wife Esmarle, and an unlikely ally, can a treatise of compromise be enough to prevent an all-out-war between the two kingdoms? As the tension between the two groups mount, our hero must navigate a treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals....

Lenard Childs is a young man who has slowly seen the world fall apart. The storms that used to be mild have intensified with each passing year. But it wasn't until the earthquakes and tsunamis hit that people started to panic. Clearly, the world was changing, and not for the better. As natural disasters increased in frequency, Lenard knew that the apocalypse was imminent. A quarter of the world's population was wiped out, and those who remained struggled to survive in a rapidly deteriorating world. Despite all this, Lenard refused to give up hope. During times of crisis, he had seen the ...

The Scales of Justice are blind, but not always balanced. When Cameron Sprague, an up and coming detective, makes the decision to work outside the guidelines of policy and procedure it leads to a guilty rapist, known as the Tiny Tyke Killer, being set free to return to the street. Sprague’s continued bad decisions eventually place him behind bars as the killings continue. After his own daughter is killed while he is imprisoned, the disgraced Sprague only has one thing on his mind upon his release - bring the Tiny Tyke Killer to justice. But as victims continue to pile up, will he be able ...

Thomas Paige lived a good life. Well, that is what everyone who knew him thought. In reality, Thomas was addicted to adventure, and when it was time to settle down, he found adrenaline rushes the only way he could—he gambled. Well, you know what they say: Be careful whom you gamble with. Desperate to return to the world of the living following his murder, Thomas makes a deal with Apophis. In exchange for completing a task, Apophis will send Thomas back to Earth. However, Apophis never agrees to send Thomas back as he was.

What is real when emotions can be controlled, and people’s thoughts can be altered. Holding on to your sanity is the difference between freedom and slavery, not that you would know the difference. Those who are strong of will can alter the reality of weaker minds, changing the perception of reality. The rich can be made to believe they are poor; the old, young; and the innocent, guilty. Some use their ability for personal gain, some to help others, and some for their own twisted amusement. Jonas Sanders, a slacker who has never aspired to anything, must not only discover the depths of his...

Child of Darkness/Child of Light tells the story of Melanie Heatstar, a young woman born to wizard parents on the mystical world of Odius. Melanie is a natural at magic, and quickly rises through the ranks to become a Protector of Odius, a position tasked with defending the world from all kinds of threats. Along the way, she meets Dekker, a young man who becomes her ally in the fight against evil and darkness. Together, Melanie and Dekker face challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resolve. They encounter powerful enemies and make new friends, all while discovering new and ...

Earth Has Fallen chronicles the aftermath of World War III, a conflict that plunged the planet into nuclear winter. Despite predictions that it would last for no more than a decade, 50 years have passed with no end in sight. The few who survived the initial devastation have moved underground to scrape out a life in once-abandoned mines and bunkers - the hopeful venture to the surface to scavenge and search for signs of a healing Earth. But out in the wastes, the Ash Walkers have adapted to a new kind of world, one characterized by violence and the hunt for human flesh.

What would you do if you were living your best life, or so you thought and woke up in a nightmare? You must always be aware that your choices may look different to someone on the outside. Perhaps people are just blinded by their own sins? Welcome to a place that will challenge that. Welcome to The House of Seven Sins where you can confront the worst stains on your soul; and if you are lucky, survive! For seven individuals who have never crossed paths, and seemingly have nothing in common, The House of Seven Sins is where they will learn about their true selves. How far are a social media ...

Year of the Lepper, 746 - 3rd Cycle of the Dragon Every couple of thousand years the Dark Citadel rises in the East, within the Endless Ruins looking to bring darkness and evil to the world of Capris. Every couple of thousand years, the races of Capris are charged with fighting back the darkness or succumbing to its eternal death. In the year of the Lepper, it is no different. Four maybe heroes are called into service of the kingdom to ensure the Dark Citadel is once again vanquished. One, a human past his prime, but a great warrior in his day. One, an energy mage of the Engeli (humans who ...

In "Clairvoyance," the pulsating streets of New York City set the stage for a gripping psychological thriller. Meet Lily, a gifted psychic whose life takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the target of a notorious serial killer. Haunted by a chilling vision, Lily must decipher its meaning before her time runs out. As she grapples with her own doubts and fears, Lily taps into her psychic abilities, using them to stay one step ahead of her relentless pursuer. But as the line between prey and predator blurs, Lily finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. With the killer toying...

One man’s vision for the New American Union can change the course of history, but will his desire to bring what remains of America to its pre-war glory destroy the country’s humanity? Dr. Jefferson Wright was a tenured professor at Columbia University's School of Law before his fall from grace by touting the necessity of a preemptive nuclear strike to prevent World War III. For the years leading up to the end of the world, Dr. Wright vocalized his concerns to any outlet that would listen. Dr. Wright vanished without a trace one month before the first warhead detonated. Over the ensuing ...

The hairs on the back of Dekker's neck stood on end as he felt the unmistakable tug of magical energy in the air. Returning the artifact to Dekker, Eamon clapped him on the shoulder, a gesture of camaraderie and solidarity that spoke volumes. The city of Odious continued to pulse with life around them, and Dekker knew that he would do everything in his power to ensure its safety, for today, tomorrow, and all the days to come. Together, they stood at the edge of the unknown maze of the inner sanctum, where the secrets of the temple awaited and, perhaps, their own destinies. As the crowd ...

Have you ever wondered how one event, one interaction, can have an impact on so many around us? Usually, those events and impacts are left to chance, but not for Maxwell Stillington. For Maxwell, his life was his own boring life until Xander K decides to set off a chain of events to intertwine Maxwell's life with strangers he has never met before so Xander K can achieve his ultimate goal of regaining a soul.

Orias crumpled to the ground. The pain was too much as it erupted up his arms and throughout his body like streaks of wildfire. As the ebbing wildfire reached his head, his mind exploded with blinding whiteness, obscuring his vision and making him nauseous and dizzy. The pain was like needles that had been dipped in alcohol and jammed through his skin like his extremities had been replaced with ice and electricity wired straight into his spine. Without the ability to control his own body, Orias let out a guttural scream. After mere moments, the pain utterly consumed him. The blackness that ...

In the third installment of the “Earth has Fallen” series, Toleran has survived the attack coordinated by Michael and the Elysium Fields’ citizen-soldiers; but not without heavy casualties. While some have perished, others will rise to power and lead. Even in the aftermath of great destruction, humanity must continue. With Prototype 863 nearly completed, there is no better time to return to the surface.

To be born underground, in the dark, never to see the surface. That seemed to be Loreto’s fate. Born nearly half a century after the world had been destroyed by total, global, nuclear war one young man must find his destiny. He must learn what it means to be himself. Destined to become a Topsider, will he walk upon the surface? Will he be one of the brave few who work to usher humanity back to Earth’s population? Find out in Loreto: An Earth Has Fallen Short Story. See Loreto Rucker’s humble beginnings as he grows into the young man we will meet in Servidio’s Earth Has Fallen Post-...

Having made it to Mexico, the team must now find a way not only to Guadalajara; but also figure out how to stop the spread of the K-Zine infection destroying the continent.