Calvin Demmer

Each year, people all over the world celebrate special festivals and days, shining light on what they wish to remember and revere. But sometimes, inhabitants of the dark arrive with the desire to disturb proceedings. Dark Celebrations is a collection of twelve short stories... and the holidays will never be the same.

Dark Celebrations

The world's fate lies with a comatose young girl; an android wants to remember a human she once knew under Martian skies; men at sea learn that the ocean is a realm far different from land, where an unforgiving god rules; a school security guard discovers extreme English class; and a man understands what the behemoth beneath the sea commands of him. The Sea Was a Fair Master is a collection of 23 stories, riding the currents of fantasy, science fiction, crime, and horror. There are tales of murder, death, loss, revenge, greed, and hate. There are also tales of hope, survival, and love. For the sea was a fair master.

The Sea Was a Fair Master

Mark Matthews

Robert Essig

Theresa Braun

Glenn Rolfe

Christine Morgan

Brace yourself for another two-barrel blast of unrelenting horror and suspense. Volume 3 of the 'Double Barrel Horror' anthology series delivers two chilling tales from each of six talented authors for a 12-story onslaught that will blow you out of your sneakers. This time up, your fate lies in the hands of Christine Morgan, Mark Matthews, Theresa Braun, Glenn Rolfe and Robert Essig.

Double Barrel Horror Volume 3

John Palisano

Philip Kleaver

Wallace Boothill

Gary Buller

Leo X. Robertson

S.J. Budd

William Marchese

S.E. Casey

Mr. Deadman

Sylvia Mann

Christopher Powers

M.R. Tapia

From the time we are young, we fear the monster under the bed or in the closet, making it impossible to sleep without a nightlight. Then, we hear stories of Bigfoot, and maybe even the Mothman around campfires. When we are adults, we wonder if there might actually be supernatural creatures lurking in the shadows. Are these tall tales and urban legends only metaphors for what horrific things humanity is capable of-or do monsters exist? Go to some terrifying places with this cast of authors. You will be dragged into mystifying realities where demonic fairies hide, where devil monkeys lure carnival-goers to their demise, where Goatmen seek to destroy their prey, and where the goddess of death puts out a hit on victims of her choice. These shocking tales will have you biting your nails and locating that childhood nightlight. Because, in the end, we all know monsters do exist.

Deadman's Tome Monsters Exist

Vonnie Winslow Crist

Jon Michael Kelley

Rob Munns

Ed Ahern

Tannara Young

Joseph Vasicek﻿

 Deborah Walker

Larry Lefkowitz

Alva J. Roberts

L. Chan

Diana Părpăriță﻿﻿

The wonder and mystery of The Great Tomes series continues with The Great Tome of Fantastic and Wondrous Places. Volume Three of this collection features narratives revolving around the exploration of fantasy or alien locales in which the acts of exploration and adventure are central to the plot. This anthology features: Arabesque by Ed Ahern ﻿Autumn Road to Yessar by Tannara Young﻿ Ice Vermin by James Dorr The Catacomb Enigma by Jon Michael Kelley﻿ A Hill on Which to Die by Joseph Vasicek﻿ Low the Ascomycotan Sky by Deborah Walker ﻿Fury World by Rob Munns Tour of Duty by Calvin Demmer Pawprints of the Margay by Vonnie Winslow Crist﻿ Xaria by Larry Lefkowitz Subter Dawn by Alva J. Roberts The Caterpillar Princess by L. Chan Captain Joseph Marlin's Adventures in the Spider's Web by Diana Părpăriță﻿﻿

The Great Tome of Fantastic and Wondrous Places

David Cleden

Josh Schlossberg

Aaron Vlek

Thom Clink

J.M. Williams

Mickie Bolling-Burke

Rhema Sayers

N. Immanuel Velez

Bill Suboski

Celebrating our 9th year in publication! Each issue of the Bards and Sages Quarterly is compiled to bring readers an eclectic and entertaining collection of works from both new and established voices in the speculative fiction genres. In this issue, stories by Mickie Bolling-Burke, David Cleden, Thom Clink, Calvin Demmer, Matthew Harrison, Malcolm Laughton, Shannon M Metcalf, Rob Munns, L.D. Oxford, Jay Requard, Rhema Sayers, Josh Schlossberg, Bill Suboski, Jeff Stehman, N. Immanuel Velez, Aaron Vlek, and J.M. Williams.

Bards and Sages Quarterly (July 2017)

Michael Gardner

Dawn Vogel

Milo James Fowler

Margret A. Treiber

Claire Salcedo

Rhonda Eikamp

T. R. North

The Society of Misfit Stories Presents this eclectic collection of exceptional novelettes and novellas from some of the most unique voices in the speculative genres. This diverse anthology offers readers an enticing assortment of high fantasy, alien adventure, paranormal investigations, haunts both real and imagined, and more.In Volume II:Last Chances by Michael GardnerThe Good Seed by Tom HowardThe Last Hunt by Claire SalcedoJustice is Blind by Dawn VogelIndigo Alyeska by Rhonda EikampRolling Reality by Margret A. TreiberUp In Smoke by Milo James FowlerThe Case of the Yuletide Bride by Aaron VlekFire in the Woods by T.R. NorthRed Sun Rising by Mike Adamson The Municipality of Lost Souls by Jeannie WycherleyZombie Island by Derek MukForbidden Fruit by Calvin DemmerThe Thousand-Year Colony by Russell HemmellThe Mail Order Bride by Nidhi SinghA Whisper in Scales by E. K. WagnerThe Soul in the Machine by Daniel KilkellyThree Times a Ronin Shouts by S.H. MansouriA Portrait of Life by Fred McGavranEmily in the Wall by Neil DaviesThe Borrowscale Defection by Susanne DuttonBlood and Sand: A Cult Love Story by Larry GriffinMetal Skin by Francis J BurnsDown in the Clockwork City by Mark William ChaseLet Them Eat Cake by Aaron MoskalikThe Abbot's Garden by Stewart C BakerThe Man that Moved the Mountain by Nestor DelfinoA Totem's Tale by BeemanPost-Modem Alchemy by Michael Andre-DriussiA Christmas Tree by Rhema SayersUnseen by Jacob AdamsUnwelcome Guests by Shannon LawrenceSingle Combat by David W. LandrumThe Resurrection of Hasan II by Hamad Al-RayesThe Worst of Times by Elana Gomel

The Society of Misfit Stories Presents... Volume II

Taylor Harbin

James Dorr

Sarina Dorie

Derek Muk

Matthew Smallwood

TC Powell

Mark Charke

CB Droege

The Great Tome series continues with The Great Tome of Cryptids and Legendary Creatures. This volume features over a dozen tales drawn from fantastic creatures found in folklore and urban legends. The Voice of Thunder by Taylor Harbin The Burryman by Vonnie Winslow Crist Hunting a Legend by Derek Muk Field Study by T.C. Powell Cats in the Cradle by Matthew Smallwood The Stalker by James Dorr Shapes in the Water by Calvin Demmer The Bad, Bad Luck of Judson Worley by Rob Munns The Ghost of Arriscado Basin by Jon Michael Kelley Sutan by Derek Muk Hoofquake by CB Droege Eleven Essential Items to Bring When Planning Selfies with Bigfoot by Sarina Dorie Dark Fin by Mark Charke Other books in the series: The Great Tome of Forgotten Relics and Artifacts The Great Tome of Darkest Horrors and Unspeakable Evils The Great Tome of Fantastic and Wondrous Places

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