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The Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the church's double standards and their own needs and passions.  

The first superhero in a world that doesn't otherwise have them is roundly mocked for his costume and attitude, so decides to strike terror in the hearts of the city by becoming a super-villain, only to discover that there are other people out there who have powers—including his ancient but still sprightly grandmother, who lived through the German occupation of Greece in WWII.

Step into the hidden layers of society with Secrets in the Shadows: Social and Cultural Conspiracy Theories. This intriguing collection brings you over 20 compelling mini-stories that unravel the whispered secrets, shadowy plots, and controversial theories that have shaped cultures and societies across the globe.

Raised off the grid by survivalists, Mercy Kilpatrick believed in no greater safeguard than the backwoods of Oregon. Unforgiven by her father for abandoning the fold for the FBI, Mercy still holds to her past convictions. They’re in her blood. They’re her secrets—as guarded as her private survival retreat hidden away in the foothills. In a cabin near her hideaway, Mercy encounters a young girl whose grandmother is dying from multiple knife wounds.

Joe Ledger is back! Joe Ledger: Secret Missions collects some of Ledger's most dynamic and bizarre short-story adventures - classic reprints as well as exciting new material! From the icy wastes of the Antarctic to the Gate of Hell in Turkmenistan, Ledger and his team are the last best hope that stands between the unsuspecting public and unimaginable dangers!

Venture into the shadows of Anger, New Hampshire, where a teenager with a unique ability fights a war hidden from the naked eye. This anthology features Jimmy Hsu’s chilling encounters with entities beyond the grasp of ordinary men. Join Jimmy as he races against time to save his friend from a vengeful spirit, comes face to face with the horrors of a haunted pet cemetery, and confronts the undead in an abandoned neighborhood.

When a dead body turns up in the hot tub at a high-end resort on the rugged Oregon Coast, forensic investigator Lacey Campbell and her fiancé, Jack Harper, realize their vacation is over.

Karen’s best friend and former roommate is moving back in, and amongst the excitement, she almost forgets about the book she found. But who wrote it? Some secrets are best left untold. The Rope Swing, Daddy’s Little Monster, Do You Want to Know a Secret, and other stories that are a good listen for any day...and especially any night...

Three days after identifying her sister’s body at the morgue, Lina receives a terrifying voice message from Maya’s phone. “Lina… I can’t breathe down here.” As the late-night recordings become more desperate and disturbing, Lina begins to suspect a horrifying truth: her sister may...

A widow spends weeks haunting a cemetery, desperate to track down an unknown woman who keeps leaving flowers on her husband’s grave; A daughter searches a foreign city for her father, trying to understand why he disappeared forty-five years ago; A former gay lover of Roger Casement stands among the crowds at his state funeral in 1965, paying silent homage to the closeted world they were forced to inhabit at the dawning of the Irish State. A writer at a book launch comes face to face with the person secretly responsible for his success.

Venture into the heart of one of the most mysterious and chilling places in America with Secrets in the Shadows: Skinwalker Ranch Conspiracy Theories. This captivating collection features over 20 mini-stories that explore the strange and unsettling events surrounding Skinwalker Ranch—an infamous site known for its eerie paranormal activity, inexplicable phenomena, and dark secrets. From strange lights in the sky to encounters with terrifying creatures, Skinwalker Ranch has long been a magnet for theories ranging from the supernatural to the extraterrestrial.

Enter the shadowy world of deduction and intrigue with The Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. This gripping collection features three classic mysteries—The Adventure of the Dying Detective, The Adventure of the Three Garridebs, and The Boscombe Valley Mystery—showcasing Holmes at his most brilliant as he unravels deception, hidden motives, and puzzling crimes. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, Victorian mysteries, and timeless Sherlock Holmes adventures.

Prepare yourself for Haunted Secrets: Tales of Eloise Vol. 4. Eloise takes you deeper into the dark corners of Berkley Street, where the line between the living and the dead is perilously thin. Join her as she unravels the terrifying truth about the Dark Ones, embarks on a frantic search for a missing couple, and helps a lost spirit find peace on a journey home. With each tale, you will be drawn deeper into a world where the living fear the dead, and the dead fear the secrets that refuse to die.

In the haunted halls of the Anderson House, Eloise remains a girl untouched by time. Her past has been shrouded in mystery, until now… Witness Eloise’s touching bond with a woman mourning the loss of her daughter, an unseen companionship with a child in solitude, and her battle with a treacherous spirit dwelling in the shadows. In this collection, you’ll find seven bite-sized tales that will scare and surprise you. Prepare yourself for a window into Eloise’s thrilling world, as she navigates life with childlike wonder and ghostly encounters.

Prepare for another unforgettable journey into the shadows in Haunted Secrets: Tales of Eloise Vol. 5. Eloise, the restless ghost of the Anderson house, continues to explore the chilling secrets of the house she haunts. With each passing day, the veil between life and death grows thinner, and Eloise is drawn deeper into the eerie mysteries that define her afterlife.

Once a monk and now a mediator for the dead, Frank Benedict approaches each ghostly encounter with a compassion that soothes both ghosts and the living, guiding them with words of peace. Join him as he uncovers the dark history of a prestigious school, confronts the tormented spirits of a couple haunting their former home, and faces a vengeful ghost at a women’s shelter, seeking to resolve their tragic pasts.

I never expected to fall for the most forbidden girl in the world… Hopefully her father doesn’t murder me in the process. I’m an actor, a very well-loved one by the entire world. Now, I have taken on a role of a Motorcycle Gang leader. But to do my best, I have to learn from one. But then I met his daughter, and everything felt right. Kaia, a beautiful girl with fiery red hair and ocean blue eyes. A killer body that could bring any man to their knees but that doesn’t matter to me. As we grow closer, I just know that she is it for me.

The Anderson House hides more than its towering walls and shifting passageways reveal. Beneath the scent of lilac lies something far darker, waiting to ensnare all who enter. Its secrets are deadly, and those who venture inside rarely leave unscathed. Listen about the time Thaddeus had to face his deepest fears, how a business partner of Mr. Anderson’s met his gruesome end, and Roberto’s journey up to his final days and beyond. Each story is woven into the fabric of this haunting place.

Mark is the dominant alpha with a badge and a past he can't escape. The one who left me tangled in memories after a steamy night. Now, this muscular silver fox sets my heart racing.

Eloise, a young ghost with an old soul, is back exploring her existence through both life and a bustling afterlife filled with untold stories. Join her as she seeks closure with her deceased mother, battles the restless spirits of a tragic accident, and challenges a dark force imprisoning child ghosts, uncovering the profound ties that bind the living and the dead.