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A collection of short stories previously scattered among several anthologies plus five never before published! Featuring Tales from Dragonchild Lore and the Dossier of the Clark Agency. Includes four Steampunk stories, five Fairy Tales, and three Science Fiction Outings.

Hestia Diedrich is a bright eighteen year-old with clairvoyant abilities. In the final two weeks of her third year at the Institute for the Understanding of the Metaphysical she is asked by her best friend, Peregrine Essay on a trip to England. It is supposed to be a business trip to meet an investor in Peregrine's family business, so why does he need her ability? Despite her suspicions, Hestia trusts her childhood friend and follows him into more than meetings on dividends and returns as Peregrine is searching for hidden past that only Hestia's ability can reveal. An Agency Novella

"The first book of lore reveals the origin of the Dragonchild and her connections to the four elemental guardians of the fishing village, Kalahtaya. When Zabond's raiders come to the shores of Kalahtaya, the Guardians send the village outcast, Kitra, to find help. She is forced to travel with the man she accuses of taking her daughter from her and a granddaughter she's only just met. Kitra faces her own misguided memories while discovering Kalahtaya's long forgotten past along the way" -- p. [4] of cover.

Other Voices: An Urban Fantasy AnthologySpanning through time, the authors of Other Voices take the reader on a journey of the strange and unusual from the gas lamp lighted streets of Victorian London to the neon of modern day Las Vegas. 'A Touch of Chaos' (S.Cu'Anam Policar): A young boy recruited by a mysterious duo, Paradigm and Razor, has one night to prove his worth on the Strip in Las Vegas. Failure is not an option. 'Sugar Girl Blues' (Aubrey Diamant): In Pope Joan's brothel, a young Lord pays the price for his obsession. 'Third Floor' (Andrea L. Staum): After taking three months to build up her courage, young Hestia Diedrich is about to discover what is on the third floor of main library of the Institute for the Understanding of the Metaphysical. 'The Curious Case of the Digging Man' (Mel Skubich & Stevie Conradi): In 'The Curious Case of the Digging Man' it is 1891; Alistair Gordon and medical student Jerome Garibaldi share apartments and adventure. The unexplained death of a resurrectionist sends the duo out into the grimy streets of Victorian London in search of answers. 'The Forgotten' (Shannon Noelle Long): A enigmatic man sitting on a park bench and a young woman named Nelly cross paths at Millennium Park. 'Electric: Bolshy'/'Electric: The Last to Die' (Christopher J. Crisp): In 'Bolshy' Choreographer Erich Werth calls on the help Night Boys, Francis Tenn and Christy Lawless Shaughn to find his missing possibly suicidal protégé. 'The Last to Die' finds Erich joining Night Boys as they track the protégé to the only club in the US where you can commit suicide by vampire. 'Séance at St. Bart's' (Mel Skubich): Alistair Gordon meets the shadowy Mr. Sinclair whom he asks to assist him in this most unusual case.'Flying' (Diamant): In the summer of love a group of rich flower children are gathered together by a famous pop group, The Fab Lads, who has discovered a magic spell which could change transportation as the world knows it. They only need, love, energy and a willing guinea pig.'The Life of Jenessa' (Elizabeth Figueroa): Jenessa is your average young woman; great job, nice apartment. Secretly, she lives an extraordinary life by night. The fine balance between her average and extraordinary lives is tipped one day when her aunt pays her an unexpected visit.

What does kindness mean to you? Would you go out of your way to help another? Or has someone gone out of their way for you? We can change the world with these simple acts of kindness, by simply helping another person in their time of need. In this book you will find stories to enlighten, inspire, or move you, as you read about the spontaneous and planned acts of kindness bestowed upon others. All proceeds from this book will be donated to Rock the Cause. Rock the Cause is a Minnesota based charity that uses the power of music, community, and social media to create a new generation of stewardship for other non-profit causes.

Stories of Gods and Goddesses have enthralled us all for millennia.While some are benevolent, others are not - but all are divine. Featuring stories by 19 authors.Beth W. Patterson | Cindar Harrell | Andrea L. Staum | Umair Mirxa | Elizabeth Montague | Rennie St. James | Zoey Xolton | Joshua D. Taylor | Isabella Hunter | Sam M. Phillips | Stacey Jaine McIntosh | Matthew M. Montelione | Archit R. Joshi | Vonnie Winslow Crist | Gabriella Balcom | Christie-Lee Louis | A.S. Charly | Lionel Ray Green | V. Mylynne Smith

Now there's a reason to fear the water. Does the water beckon you? Your love, or fears, may become greater in this chilling anthology. From ordinary sea life to creatures of myth, our stories will make you think twice about the shadowy waters that beckon below. Follow our authors into the depths ... if you dare. Stories and Contributors include: Bloodslick by Timothy Black Crescent's Creature by K.C. Finn Wrath by Liz Butcher A Senseless Eating Machine by Jef Rouner The Water's Edge by Jacqueline E. Smith The Reluctant Seamstress by Jaidis Shaw Ribbons & Bones by Kelly Matsuura Widow's Cut by Andrea L. Staum Rhine Maiden by Isabelle Poldervaart The Broken Seashell by E.M. MacCallum Lauren by Terry Alexander Tide Flats by Shelly Schulz Song of the Ocean by Scott A. Butler Enticing Waters by Gina A. Watson Tubular Hells by Beth W. Patterson Dark Waters by Michael Cross & Emma Michaels

Vampires, scientists, demons, dirigibles, thieves, slave girls, airship captains, bounty hunters, lost loved ones, prim and proper ladies, saloon girls, and aliens. Within this compendium you shall find all of these things and more, to fuel your fantasies. These twelve molten erotic shorts to rev up your steam engine, are sure to make you spring a cog. Take a deep breath and get lost in the worlds of Les Vaporistes. Cast the Mold by Andrea L. Straum: Even the best have their skills put to the test. Clockwork City: Immortal Lovers by Natalie Hancock: Hunting Dark Immortals is dangerous. Falling in love with one is deadly. A Love Token by Zoe Adams: Let them make love. For the Love of Lexi by Eada Janes: When you love this much, there's nothing worth letting go. Demon in Steam by Lexi Ostrow: In the London Underground, the Alliance of Silver and Steam is all that protects humans from demons. Conjuring Pleasure by Hannah Nixin: Faced with many suitors, the best are often the ones we dream into being. The Hunted Heart by Aurelia Fray: When hunting Magpie, Xan will have to either give up the woman he loves or run with her. Blowing Off Steam by Molly Hammerman: It takes a professional to see that Captains blow off steam. Clockwork Heart (Prelude) by R.A. Sears: Seth McDougal hasn't been around for a few months, but when he strolls in to the Timeless Tavern for his regular meal and drinks, his entire demeanor draws Zylphia in like never before. Black Diamonds by Skye Knizley: There's no such thing as circumstance to this thief. Enjoy the ride. Airship X by Josephine Ballowe: Can cold Esme Sinclair be warmed by the touch of Claire Aston, and will their lust be enough to fuel this flight? Paper Dolls by Rue Volley: When your only HOPE of survival is taking to the skies.

Zabond's raiders continue to move inland away from Kalahtaya. As the Dragonchild stands in defiance against him, her sisters find their own roles aren't as simple as they had once been. Follow as the second book of lore follows Kitra's granddaughters as they realize their potential in war torn Nivena.

In the latest collection, Diamant pulls together from their unreleased archives, their online only material, and newly written works, to create this journey through the many facets of love. Love of family, and love of friends, love lost, love gained, and love sustained. 'If Love Were All, Bitter Sweet' is sectioned into three parts; Bitter, Sweet, and Bittersweet. Each section is dedicated to chronicling the respective relationships triumphs and failures of characters appearing in the Night Boys series. Beginning in 1954 with 'Angel of The North' telling the story of Francis Tenn's parents, ending with a 2015 interview with Simon Thorsby, 'If Love Were All, Bitter Sweet' covers the breadth of the series from the many perspectives of its characters. Foreword by Andrea StaumBitter:Angel of the North:Father Francis Hadrian has found himself at a crossroads. He has a lover expecting a child, but a duty to his church although he feels an utter fraud. How can a priest, questioning his faith, and having broken his vows lead his congregation? Does he even want to anymore? The biggest question, however, is whether the Church will let him go. Two Imaginary Boys: In 1974, Malachy is living a hand to mouth existence with his boyfriend Mekos. They're both runaways, trying to make their way in the world. Malachy has to choose between making a better life for himself or staying with Mekos in love and poverty. Bet She's Not Your Girlfriend:Francis Tenn writes a eulogy for Danni, one of his former girlfriends, as he tries to understand the demons that drove her.Disappointed:A man in the future watches his greatest mistake in his past play out on a YouTube video. Sweet:Soul Love:Francis Tenn and Simon Thorsby have a special night of romance ahead of them. Will everything go as planned?Take a Chance:From the pages of the journal of Styles Peterson, Styles tells of the night he fell in love. The Survivors:When Francis Tenn's childhood friend, Martin Claddic passes away, he finds himself thinking of the past and how without Martin, Francis would never have become friends with Simon. Forever in Love (An Open Letter to the Love of My Life on His 57th Birthday):Blake 'DJ Confusion' Hannigan-Sixsmithe writes a love letter to Kitto Sixsmithe, his lover and his best friend, on his birthday. Let Me Kiss You:Malachy and Mekos reunite in this story set 34 years after Two Imaginary Boys. Will their reunion be long lasting?Be My Wife:Simon's birthday is not going as well as he would like. The only bright spot is his granddaughter Simone and a marriage proposal from his partner O. This brings on memories of another time when Simon proposed marriage to his best friend, Miranda Saunders. Bittersweet:Some Distant Memory:Told in his comfortable Scouse dialect, Kitto recounts a night of pain, and fear, which ends in his salvation in the arms of his lover Rosolio. The Nightfall of Rage:Malachy is going away, but before he does he pays a visit to a very important man, Ronnie Kray, in Broadmoor Hospital. Thursday:Christmas is on Thursday but neither Francis nor Christy is quite prepared for the drama happening all around them. Francis is happily single and playing around. His new lover Lee has other plans however. But can Lee truly love Francis if he knew the truth?Christy is spending Christmas in the home of his younger sister, Sherry Shaughn-Cooper. Usually, these visits are quality time with loved ones and no trouble. Today he and Sherry face a problem neither can fix easy, and it is breaking their hearts. Wishful Beginnings:In an interview from late December, Simon Thorsby talks about how his life is now, and where he stands on his love of Francis, his love of David Bowie, and why he made the choices he had in the past.