Sometimes, what seems to be an impulsive and spur-of-the-moment decision turns out to be unexpectedly perfect and meaningful. Kendall Worthington wanted to reboot her life by relocating to Dickens, also known as New England’s Christmas Capital as a distraction from the heartbreak of her wedding...

The Modern Man: Short Stories is a work of fiction penned by author Vikas Parihar in the drama, anthology, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. This collection of five stories delves into the complexities of the human mind,...

In Forest High by Bob Boone, nine stories offer slice-of-life portraits of teachers with secret lives, checkered pasts, bad habits, fleeting romances, surprising depths, and questionable values. You know, like most of us. I thought the story called Coach was especially poignant, largely because of...

A new building was constructed in the small town of Daniels, Tennessee. Four teenagers, Wes, Eli, Brianna, and Clare, used to spend time at a gas station nearby. They complain to each other about the boring life in Daniels, where someone couldn't think of anything...

The Penalty Box is a short story by Valerie Allen. Three men happen to share a bench at the mall while waiting for the women in their lives. Two are married. One has planned a surprise marriage proposal for his girlfriend. One of the married...

A New Dream Arises by Gregory Kopp is part of the Kopp Chronicles. In A New Dream Arises, the author opens the American connection with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater, and how Vice President Andrew Johnson felt about what President Abraham Lincoln...

Mr. Dog by Sam Wade is the tale of two dogs from different sides of the tracks. Ms. Goodrich, a retired schoolteacher in Warm Springs, befriends Mr. Dog, a stray pup who can communicate telepathically. Meanwhile, the rich Mrs. Hilton is shocked to hear that...

Moon X by John P. Warren begins in Rivers Town, where a man named Seth collapses on Main Street and is hospitalized. Concurrently, a new moon, Moon X, appears, prompting investigations by the FBI's paranormal branch. Agent Rick Sanchez is thrust into questions about Moon...

So You Own a Human: A Dog's Field Guide to Managing People is a humorous guide for dog owners and their pets by Gary C. McAuley. 'Written' by Jubilation T. Bloodhound, this guide aims to educate dogs worldwide on how to handle their humans. You...

Ronan, a recluse living in a futuristic world obsessed with virtual reality and drugs, receives an encrypted invitation to a party. He does not think much about it, but the events that follow transform his life forever. In this society, people are self-centered and do...