Ken Altabef

Who can you trust?In the summer of 1750, Eric Grayson discovers his wife of ten years is a faery spy, a member of a treacherous race the British--and the Grayson family in particular--have hunted and reviled for many years. As his dark family secrets unravel, will Eric ever break the cycle of death and madness that haunts him?Lady Theodora is caught in a desperate situation of her own. In order to fend off a monster from her past, she must completely destroy the man she loves.Who can you trust?Not Amalric, the deranged alchemist.Not Redthorne, the seductive faery assassin.Not Draven 'The Raven' Ketch, a mad pirate.And certainly not Meadowlark, Theodora's vengeful faery ex-lover.Lady Changeling offers a satisfying mix of high fantasy and gothic romance with a touch of Lovecraftian horror. Suggested for mature readers."A deftly crafted fantasy by a master of the genre, "Lady Changeling" showcases Altabef's genuine flair for originality and mature storytelling." -- Midwest Book Review

Lady Changeling

Edoardo Albert

Martin Clark

Benjamin Smith

James Aquilone

Juliana Rew

Michelle King

Jennifer Povey

John McColley

Iain Ishbel

Garry McNulty

Nick Slosser

Susan Carhart

Adele Gardner

Keely Rew

A fresh selection of short SF/Fantasy/Horror/Humor stories with a mathematical twist.

Astronomical Odds

Edmund R. Schubert

Stephen Leigh

C.S. Friedman

Faith Hunter

Gini Koch

Misty Massey

Marie DesJardin

D.B. Jackson

Alex Gideon

Emily Randall

Rhondi Salsitz

R.K. Nickel

Christine Lucas

What does it mean to be “temporally deactivated?” Experience a historical moment through the intervention of a time travel agency. Be trapped inside a time bubble—willingly—so that you can save the universe from Darkness over and over again. Step outside of time at the order of your queen in order to stop a traitor...or to keep an assassin from destroying the future. Or travel forward into the future in order to kill off timelines to save your son...or backwards to halt an accident to save your relationship. Join fantasy and science fiction authors Ken Altabef, Alex Gideon, Stephen Leigh, D.B. Jackson, Faith Hunter, C.S. Friedman, Emily Randall, Gini Koch, Misty Massey, Rhondi Salsitz, Edmund R. Schubert, R.K. Nickel, Marie DesJardin, and Christine Lucas as they defy time and warp space in order to define what it means to be “temporally deactivated.” So get ready and hold on tight. It’s time to step outside of time.

Temporally Deactivated

Paul Williams

Gregory L. Norris

Edward Morris

William Meikle

Bracken MacLeod

Martin Rose

Eric Del Carlo

T. Fox Dunham

Jonathan Balog

John FD Taff

J. Daniel Stone

Hugh AD Spencer

Ewan C. Forbes

Allen Griffin

Alice Goldfuss

We don't know what the future might hold. Until now. Offering a collection of terrifying stories of science fiction and speculative fiction horrors, Ominous Realities is a dark thrill ride to explore what might be in store for mankind. This wicked journey isn't limited by time or gravity. It takes you on an exploration of futuristic and post-Apocalyptic worlds, to experience societies where dark corporations rule, where humanity must consider terrifying alternatives, and to the dangerous realities that may be in store, dragging you through horrifying speculative scenarios that pose dire consequences for the existence of mankind. FEATURING: "How to Make a Human" by Martin Rose A race of robots with the ability to resurrect humanity after the apocalypse has dire consequences. "Angie" by John F.D. Taff A divorced couple fights for survival after society collapses and realize the horror of true devotion. "On the Threshold" by William Meikle Two scientists aiming to prove we are not alone find the danger that exists beyond the threshold. "Doyoshota" by Ken Altabef Residents of a Nevada town are suffering the debilitating effects of a strange hum and believe it's a black ops program, others are convinced of far darker origins. "Third Offense" by Gregory L. Norris In an oppressive society where advertising is all-pervasive, a factory worker attempts to escape enslavement with horrifying results. "Matamorphosis" by J. Daniel Stone Siblings discover the unique bond has the ability to affect humanity in the darkest of ways. "We are Hale, We are Whole" by Eric Del Carlo Global climate change has reshaped the world, and multi-national corporations control every aspect of life. To what horrifying lengths will they go in the struggle to maintain profit? "Pure Blood and Evergreen" by Bracken MacLeod Victims of ethnic cleansing, two boys struggle for survival only to put the lives of everyone they know in danger. "John, Paul, Xavier, Ironside and George (But not Vincent)" by Hugh A.D. Spencer Under attack by mysterious biomechanical entities, one man spends his last days with an enigmatic client who may holds the fate of Earth in his hands. "And the Hunter, Home From the Hill" by Edward Morris Are superheroes real? It could be that the old man living down the street is hiding his own dark secrets. "Born Bad" by Jonathan Balog Raised by the church, Lucien harbors a frightening secret that may have dire circumstances for mankind. "The Last Bastion of Space" by Ewan C. Forbes Privatization has run amok and simple pleasures come at a premium. For one young couple the only option is to turn their minds over to insidious corporate control. "Every Soul is a Grimoire" by Allen Griffin A shadowy government official is responsible for a man with dangerous skill that blurs reality and opens the door to terrifying evil. "From the East" by Alice Goldfuss Driven by conviction, a scientist struggles to determine the cause of a global cataclysm and finds herself in a struggle for the existence of humanity. "Deciding Identity" by Paul Williams Faced with the collision of two worlds, the citizens of each are offered the choice to decide who will live or die. "The Last Elf" by T. Fox Dunham Having spent a lifetime chasing the enemies of Nazi Germany, a sociopathic concentration camp commanderfinds himself on the verge of his crowning achievement: ultimate extermination. Proudly presented by Grey Matter Press, the multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated independent publisher. Grey Matter Press: Where Dark Thoughts Thrive

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