In this sultry collection of short stories, five emerging authors reveal what it means to be marked. When a mobster's ex-girlfriend is marked for murder by a dangerous gang of criminals, she will do whatever it takes to escape, even if it means taking on a whole new identity. A hot, sensual night at a Las Vegas club quickly turns dark and foreboding. When the young woman's lover takes the fall, she is forever indebted to him, marked by a tattoo that reminds her of their shared secret. When a young woman decides to take a dip in a pond, she emerges as a goddess with not only newfound strength and sexual prowess but also a strange mark on her body. Is it the sign of a blessing, or the sign of a sinister curse?A newlywed couple is marked by insecurities that plague them, but when they cast their self-doubts aside, they reveal an electrifying connection and discover pleasure like they've never felt before. Tormented by guilt from hiding a family secret, a young man starts to pull away from his lover, but when she discovers the mark of his secret and the truth is revealed, their embers of passion become the burning flames of desire. Which steamy story will be your favorite? Featured Contributors:H. R. Hypolita ? January Wren ?  Max Carrey ? Shanjida Nusrath Ali ? and Wolfgang Domino

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A Collection of HorrorsA Zimbell House Anthology Chasing the promise of freedom, wealth, or fame, many will play the game, but none will win. In The Dead Game, the lines between the real and the imaginary, the dead and the living blur together, as competitors, motivated by greed, curiosity, or survival, compete for their prizes. When players' arrogance, vanity, or disregard for the rules begins to emerge, a roll of the dice, a click of the mouse, or even a childish prank or game of hide-and-seek can quickly seal their fate. No matter how strong, skilled, or cunning the players may be, they can never trounce the will of a vindictive ghost, a grief-stricken lover, or a merciless deck of cards. Can you resist the call to play The Dead Game?Featured Contributors:Rekha Ambardar ? T. C. Anderson ? Josiah Arsenault ? Max Carrey ? Scott Chaddon ? Dawn DeBraal ? John Dewald ? E. W. Farnsworth ? Katerina Grace ? Brooke MacKenzie ? Bruce Markuson ? Alyssa Meier ? G. Milton ? Adam Narimatsu ? Don Noel ? Lincoln Reed ? Taylor Rigsby ? and Wendy Steele

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