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Wait-rewind. I was still a girl back then, before the universes converged." Guided by premonitions and a fateful car ride, a burned-out retail worker stumbles into the grand exit from womanhood. Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far away, an alien prince goes rogue with his sentient spaceship, seeking purpose in the great glimmering void. As the two of them come together in a fusion of body and mind, they must reckon with their assigned identities...

Physical chemist Rosalind Franklin was one of the discoverers of DNA and an innovator of virology - yet despite her groundbreaking research, her contributions were often erased. In her memory, Rosalind's Siblings collects over twenty original speculative fiction stories and poems, all focusing on scientists marginalized due to their gender. Edited by Hugo and Lambda award winner Bogi Takács, and featuring both established and newer authors fro...

A desperate trek through the icy canyons of Mars, a doll-sized family with giant-sized opinions, a defiant princess whose fate must remain a secret... Welcome to the wild, colorful, and ever-blossoming landscapes of the Ukrainian imagination. Embroidered Worlds presents a bold glimpse into fantastic storytelling throughout Ukrainian culture, from science fiction, fantasy, and horror to slipstream, fairy tales, and more. This collection gathers...

Xelle is marked as dragonfriend. Arriving at To'Ever under a veil of unease and an uncertain future, she must redefine herself. Again. Inkbloom continues the story of Night Ivy, a wandering bard's tale of magic and friendship amidst the spires and shadows of the seven towers of Alyssia.

For six weeks, the assassin Grayshade has walked, alone, away from the streets of Cohrelle on the banks of the Silver Coast and through the mountain pass to the basin lands of Silarein. Somewhere, in these unfamiliar lands, he must find what he seeks-answers. Previously the Order of Argoth's most skilled assassin, Grayshade remains their target. His goal: learn the true threat to the people of Cohrelle, and protect those who remain there. Use...

Xelle is sure in her passion for magic, but struggles to find her place within the constructs that enable its study. Night Ivy offers the first verse of a wandering bard's tale of fancy and fantasy, amidst the spires and shadows of the seven towers of Alyssia.

Street magician Mavrin Leed doesn't believe in what he can't see or prove. His performances are mere tricks, the only true magic in Aelda comes from the benevolent, god-like Aspects circling it. As long as They keep the Lifesphere intact, he stays out of Their way. Labeled a heretic, Eyasu Temergon is convinced that Aelda's true history was hidden, even from the Aspects. He scours forgotten shadows for proof of the Raw, creatures of energy tie...

For ten years, the assassin Grayshade has eliminated threats to the Order of Argoth, the Just God. Within the towering walls of Cohrelle, all bow to the Order's authority, even while the city officials publicly distance themselves from its actions. As the supreme executor of the Order's edicts, Grayshade dispatches his targets with protocol and precision. But when an assignment breaks these rules, he does the most dangerous thing an Acolyte of...

Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove is an eclectic collection of short stories and flash fiction.Whether there's an incident at the front desk, something not quite right with the room, a bear stopping in for a beer, or a resolute robot revolt, lives change by the minute within the grounds, rooms, and corridors of the legendary Hotel Stormcove. Lovers meet, witches gather, friends connect, and those in need always find shelter.See you at the recept...

Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus-her only friend, Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.Odd's wish finally comes true as a flying island appears over the town and whisks her and Kite away to a far-off place, into a forest of the magical Ni...

As a new army of shadowy wraiths attacks her home, Anna must abandon her secluded life-and again face war.Dark magic spreads across Istamba as a stronger incarnation of wraiths awaken to their powers, led by a new Wraith King even more determined to conquer what Roland did not. Anna, who had hoped never to see war again, leaves her peaceful village life and returns to the battlefield. With her friends at her side, she remains intent to protect...

Life on Earth is struggling to continue. When a middle schooler, Sidra, is chosen to journey to the planet chosen for Earth's repopulation, she learns that people-like beings already live there, including her new friend, Tara. The past between both civilizations is rekindled at the Earthlings' arrival. The two girls, worried for both of their planets' futures, take matters into their own hands.A Spatial Surprise is an all-ages sci-fi novella a...

Life on Earth is struggling to continue. When a middle schooler, Sidra, is chosen to journey to the planet chosen for Earth's repopulation, she learns that people-like beings already live there, including her new friend, Tara. The past between both civilizations is rekindled at the Earthlings' arrival. The two girls, worried for both of their planets' futures, take matters into their own hands.A Spatial Surprise is an all-ages sci-fi novella a...

At the heart of her family's war against the wraith king, Anna makes the only decision she can-to fight back.Humans have always called the land of Istamba home, yet Roland, King of the Wraiths, is intent on claiming it for himself. When Fort Lieay is attacked, thirteen-year-old Anna Lieay is the only survivor. Distraught from the death of her parents, she makes the dangerous journey to the Sanctuary, the last free human settlement. There, she ...

Racing against time to reunite her ghost's soul with his body, Dr. Anna Roberts becomes further embroiled in a millennia-old feud. Confronted by powerful spirits, Anna is forced to intervene, using her paranormal powers against those who seek to destroy her.To the ever-gathering beings, the living are nothing, and so they will stop at nothing to complete their return. Who can Anna protect, when they come alive?

Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus-her only friend, Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.Part Two: GuardiansOdd's new powers wreak havoc for Kite as clues of a family connection emerge within the magical Nightlands. With the help of their n...

Audrey (she prefers Odd) lives in a perpetual state of boredom. She tries to keep busy with small jobs around town and by listening to stories of adventure from a boy in the travelling circus-her only friend, Kite. But Odd has always had one thought in her head: I want to go on my own adventure.Part Three: Run-Away RunawaysThere is more to the forest inhabitants than first appeared! Betrayal turns friends against each other as secret plans are...

Diamondsong is a unique epic fantasy saga told in ten parts.For lifetimes, the Ja-lal have prevented contact with the dangerous fairies of the forest. As tensions grow, those barriers are beginning to crumble. Blending rich worldbuilding with progressive themes, Diamondsong is a tale of power, identity, relationships-and magic.03: HeartDime has learned the dark story behind her secret, and she fears for her family's safety. Back in Sol's Reach...

Diamondsong is a unique epic fantasy saga told in ten parts.For lifetimes, the Ja-lal have prevented contact with the dangerous fairies of the forest. As tensions grow, those barriers are beginning to crumble. Blending rich worldbuilding with progressive themes, Diamondsong is a tale of power, identity, relationships-and magic.Part 09: Depths¿Dime and her companions have uncovered another threat to peace-and are convinced they must act. Togeth...

Diamondsong is a unique epic fantasy saga told in ten parts.For lifetimes, the Ja-lal have prevented contact with the dangerous fairies of the forest. As tensions grow, those barriers are beginning to crumble. Blending rich worldbuilding with progressive themes, Diamondsong is a tale of power, identity, relationships-and magic.Part 04: MagicDime suspects the power she may hold. On a quest to rescue a friend and understand her own potential, Di...