Cleon Johnson, hottest full-spectrum artist around. He crafts scenes using sensations for every sensory input. Even emotional responses. But his implant jolts him awake with vicious hate mail. Overnight, the whole world turned against Cleon. Now Cleon faces the hardest day of his life."Shocking Elation" -- a near future science fiction short story about the wonders, and horrors, of technology. From Stefon Mears, author of Fade to Gold, and Stealing from Pirates.

Shocking Elation

The third largest sugar cane plantation in 19th century Brazil. Yerodin runs the kitchen for the Almeida family. A respected man, for a slave. A comfortable life, for an old man. Now a young man stands before Yerodin. Strong. His machete dripping blood. Hand extended. Offering freedom. But freedom at what price?"This Man Who Called Me Brother" -- a gripping, well-researched historical short story of slavery in Brazil, from the plantations to the great Quilombo Dos Palmares. From Stefon Mears, author of The Patreon Collection and The Patron Saint of Necromancers.

This Man Who Called Me Brother

2028. Six decades after magic overthrew technology. Donal Cuthbert, journeyman wizard approaching mastery. The first human ambassador to both Fae Courts: Winter and Summer. Donal's day begins with politics. Before it ends, he'll face assassins, Fae bargains, cryptic warnings and a mission to Venus. Venus. Where stranger forces than even the Fae await him. Double Backed Magic, an exciting novel of magic and murder, intrigue and wonder. Of ancient enemies and new alliances. Of fascinating spells and thrilling space battles on magic-driven ships. The sixth novel in the Rise of Magic series from Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

Double Backed Magic - Rise of Magic, #6

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn. Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron of Netar. But why this title? Why this land? The answers force Aefric into the heart of a political game between his king and queen. Difficult choices assail him in Netar. New friends, new enemies, new challenges. The adventuring life seems an easy dream beside. The King's Test, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and battles, love and politics, hard choices and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons, Skyrim, and The Witcher, don't miss this one!  The fifth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

The King's Test - Jumpstart Duchy, #5

Ten years of hopeless war. Ten years, fighting for a mad king. Filya wants nothing more than desertion and escape. Unfortunately, he travels with honorable Sir Pyotr. On a scouting mission, Sir Pyotr battles a magical bridge guardian. Filya sees his chance to escape. Only one problem - he'd abandon Sir Pyotr to capture and death. Unless Filya can find a way to save them both... When We Come to It, a fantasy adventure short story with knights and magic, and something more important than either: friendship. From Stefon Mears, author of Half a Wizard and With a Broken Sword.

When We Come to It

Blake loves fantasy novels. So much he even started a religion -- the First Church of Tolkien. He started the church as a lark. A tax dodge. But tonight an elf pounds on his door, begging for sanctuary. Elves, politics, danger . Blake faces a hell of a night. "Tax Dodge Sanctuary, " a fun short story for all fans of fantasy. Lord of the Rings fans, don't miss this one! From Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

Tax Dodge Sanctuary

The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts. Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, bastard son of a king. Even three of those gemstones radiate power beyond Cavan's dreams. His to command, if he can survive their secrets. But another covets those gemstones... And ancient monsters stir deep within that mountain. The Ice Dagger, an exciting novel of high fantasy adventure, full of powerful magic, lost gods, great friendships, and fierce battles. All set in a lush world you won't want to leave. Roleplaying gamers and fans of World of Warcraft and Skyrim, don't miss this one! From Stefon Mears, author of Half a Wizard and Twice Against the Dragon.

The Ice Dagger - Cavan Oltblood Series, #2

The Stellar Order. Rumors say they communicate with real aliens. Rumors say they knew the truth. Hiram longs for the truth. Hiram would die for the truth. And before the night ends, he will."Refracted to the Stars", a science fiction short story. From Stefon Mears, author of Stealing from Pirates and Fade to Gold.

Refracted to the Stars

Today master wizard Darreon tests two of his apprentices. Tahaz. Simi. Both about to become full wizards. But not poor Garran. Passed over again. While his fellows face their tests, he must hunt for reagents. But today Garran will face a trial far more dangerous than any test."And Terror Gave Him Wings, " a rollicking fantasy short story full of magic and adventure. From Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

And Terror Gave Him Wings

What pairs better than peppermint and hot chocolate? Romance and the holidays, of course!In this year's most charming WMG Holiday Spectacular anthology, award-winning editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch offers a sweet collection of romantic holiday stories to add a bit more love to the season. Let Anthea Lawson take you to a Christmas gathering no one really wants to organize or attend, but must because of an inheritance. Join Stefon Mears as he imagines the perfect bookstore and then lets us explore it. Read how Ron Collins turns the most unromantic Christmas Eve location-an emergency room-into the most wonderful place to spend the holidays. And let Annie Reed's charming tale of the ways love can surprise us warm your heart. Along with stories by Julia Vee, Melissa Yi, Robert Jeschonek and more, these eleven wonderful writers touch the soul with these warm tales of holiday happy endings. Includes:"Ice Dancing and Crab Apple Sorbet" by Melissa Yi"Patterns" by Irette Y. Patterson"A Little More Aloha" by Julia Vee"Trapped Between Book Lovers" by Stefon Mears"She Wanted It to be Perfect" by Ron Collins"The Mistletoe Duke" by Anthea Lawson"The Ditty and the Ornament" by Deb Miller"A Fluffy Black Ball of Pure Naughtiness" by Kari Kilgore"When Nicky Met Holly" by Annie Reed"A Decidedly Fly-By-Night Angel" by Robert Jeschonek"Wings for Keiko" by Jessi Hammond

Candy Cane Kisses - Holiday Anthology Series, #10

Take your wildest imagination, and you might just come up with a Pulphouser: a rare creature only found on the pages of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine. Add in some more strange creatures and critters, and you might just find yourself running-straight to your favorite chair to dive into the ten stories in this wacky volume!So, welcome to the Pulphouse Zone, with an abundance of creatures and critters that only exist in Pulphouse. Includes:"Blackbeard's Aliens" by Robert Jeschonek"Vamp until Doomsday" by Stefon Mears"The Injustice Collector" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Dog Steps" by Rob Vagle"For the Love of Killer" by Mary Jo Rabe"Dog People" by Robert J. McCarter"The Poodles of Panama" by Kent Patterson"The True Story of Stanley and Stella" by Johanna Rothman"Starlings" by Jerry Oltion"Brick Houses" by Annie Reed

Run!! Creatures, Critters, and Pulphousers... - Pulphouse Books

The first manned mission to Mars. Paving the way for settlers. Every crewman the best of the best. But a long flight, where grudges and tempers have their chance to flare. Blaine, outside of the ship. Spacewalking to repair the refrigeration unit. A simple repair.But a spacewalk Blaine may not survive."The Most Important Sound in Space" - a thrilling short story of hard science fiction. One man must fight space and technology for survival. From Stefon Mears, author of Stealing from Pirates and Fade to Gold.

The Most Important Sound in Space

Ten thrilling tales of desperate characters traveling and twisting time, stalling it, shifting it, and even shredding it. Will any timelines survive? Inside you'll find. "The Face of Trouble" -- body-hopping time travelers battle for the future "The Side-Effect Staircase" -- a man climbs a phantom staircase out of his world "Paradox. Lost." -- a scientist unstuck in time struggles to return home "If You Kill Hitler." -- a retired soldier travels time to right a damnable wrong "No Shortcuts to Fame" -- a rock singer awakens to find a second him, standing beside his bed .and much, much more! Twisted Timelines, a wild ride collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories. You may never look at time travel the same way again! From Stefon Mears, author of The Telepath Trilogy, the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Twisted Timelines

Friends call Liam "the liar." Not because he lies, but because he devotes his life to statistics. Today, Liam receives an inheritance beyond his wildest dreams. Not just money. Power. And more. If he makes the right choices. But -- statistically speaking -- what choice will avoid disaster? "Power Statistics" -- a contemporary fantasy short story that takes an old idea and twists it in new ways. From Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series.

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