Judith is still reeling over the haunting flashbacks of finding her daughter lying in the bathtub in a pool of her own blood—Mia’s weak pulse, the whir of the ambulance, and the soul-crushing realization. Her beautiful teenage daughter had tried to end her life. … More “Tell No One” by Donna M. Zadunajsky
Jack woke up to a nightmare. He had been in a 301-year sleep since the rich and powerful of Earth chose to slip away and begin life anew on Mars. He never understood how he had gained a berth in a pod for the journey, being neither rich nor powerful. But there he was, struggling to come to an awareness of the new reality he never saw coming. This didn’t look like the red planet. And why was he alone? Where was everyone? And perhaps most important, what’s up with that green sky and super-intense lightning?? Jack, it seemed, had plenty of questions. But no answers yet. … More “The Hub” by Aaron C. Lemke
Known to have been created in the early 20th century and linked to the mid-19th century, “naming” generations is an organizational way of grouping people with similar characteristics and shared lived circumstances. Within each generation, there are like-minded ideas that certain people know best and attempt to sway, lecture, or teach to the youngest of that generation as well as the oldest of the next. The assumed and pressured teachings tend to follow and be influenced by societal and cultural priorities. A historically consistent mindset and teaching is YOLO (you only live once) and seeking happiness during this feat. Happiness is a subjective term with various interpretations and ways of achieving this feeling that is unique to each individual. … More “F*ck Your Happiness” by Keith G. Wright
Frances Smith is a brilliant scientist doing research on nanotechnology with his team at NanoFuse. His business partner Fray Limprevil is the CEO. He has been away from his wife Naomi and daughter Gege for weeks and is looking forward to finally seeing them again. One day after work, he is approached by Mr. Thomas, a mysterious man with innovative ideas for his company but Smith sends him away. Feeling that it’s not safe to return home, he goes back to his office where Limprevil pressures him into signing documents for a proposed project for a non-profit organization. … More “The Senescence Sentence” by Virgil Francis
Ruben Elustondo’s sad and deeply captivating story, “Weight of Rage” portrays the aftermath of a separation between two loves, and its spirals descend into falsehoods and jealousy that nearly lead to a tragedy. … More “The Weight of Rage” by Ruben Elustondo
“The Monarchs” by Mark Sabbas is a thought-provoking and spiritual dystopian novel that takes readers on a deep, introspective journey. Set in a world devastated by war, the story follows Samuel Helen, a child born with abnormal psychic abilities and luminescent eyes that are said to be windows to the universe. His extraordinary powers of telekinesis are curious to a military facility intent on exploiting Samuel’s abilities. Yet, his journey of self-discovery, love, and the unifying power of empathy cannot be faltered no matter how far he is pushed. … More “The Monarchs” by Mark Sabbas
The small town of Manchester, Michigan, is shaken by the mysterious disappearance of one of its own—the beautiful and popular Jessica Harding. Despite her mysterious disappearance, the teens of Manchester High are preoccupied with the upcoming dance, placing Jessica on the back burner. But when eight of them begin receiving anonymous text messages urging them to play a game called Never Have I Ever, things turn sinister. … More “Never Have I Ever” by Harker Jones
“Dream of the Anarquistas” by Mike A. Males is a dystopian novel that mixes elements of rebellion, violence, and the haunting impacts of a broken society. The story is set in a grim and depressing 2040s future and revolves around three main characters: Rhona, Aj, and Ashlae. They navigate a post-apocalyptic world full of inequality and environmental destruction. … More “Dream of the Anarquistas” by Mike A. Males
“AmeriCANS Who Made America!: 18th Century – Birth of The Republic” by Richard V. Battle is the story of what it took to build America. It is one in a series Battle is writing that displays the AmeriCAN-do spirit.” … More “AmeriCANS Who Made America!” by Richard V. Battle
Abigail Farnsworth-Burton throws everything in Little Red, her temperamental car, and heads to Mystic, Connecticut, to claim the mansion a distant relative bequeathed to her in Beth Gelman’s “Always Falling Behind,” a Dazed and Confused steamy romance. For her life, Abigail cannot fathom why anyone would leave a sizable inheritance to such a scatter-brained-underachiever as herself, but she won’t ask questions! Abigail plans to live it up and claim what is rightfully hers. (So long as her ADHD brain allows the hyperfixation of endless hours behind the wheel!) … More “Always Falling Behind” by Beth Gelman
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