Anthologies & Short Stories

“You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to digest.

Do monsters have midlife crises? Because I’m pretty sure I’m having one. My kind bring trouble and chaos wherever they go. I can’t change that, it’s just the way things are. So rather than continue to watch the people around me being impacted by my curse, I did the only thing I thought I could—I stepped away from the world.

Charlie knows he’s not the main character in his own story. He’s just another schmuck in the Ivy League looking to be somebody. He plays in a terrible jazz band, falls in love too easily, and struggles with the human being business. Written in a wry, comedic style, A Comedy of Nobodies: A Collection of Stories traces one fall semester in the lives of four typical but unforgettable university students who, as compensation for their existential anxieties, just want to feel understood.

A collection of intersecting stories about Indigenous love and loneliness from one of contemporary literature’s most boundless minds.

After opening a cultural community center in the heart of Chicago, Porter Crowne is determined to make The Blackout Fest the best Juneteenth celebration yet. Especially when chosen as Mr. Black Chicago. Partnering with influential members of the community will ensure its success. However, if you aren't following the plan, you're in his way just like the curvy, feisty vlogger who argues with every suggestion he has.

This collection of short stories, by celebrated New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield, was first published in 1920. Many of Mansfield’s short stories explore New Zealand landscapes and identity, and her work has been a shaping force in the short story genre.

Captain Ram Kozak is steeled to defend his country against all those who would hurt it. His only weak point is Darina “Dare” Mazur, a US Army Special Forces combat medic. She has a confidence—and loving touch—that brings him to his knees. But with the fate of his team and his country at stake, is Dare’s love a deadly distraction…or the only thing that can save him?

R.k. Kombrinck, co-host of Night of the Living Podcast, delivers a collection of short stories to make you dread the empty house across the street; to make you wonder what lurks in the woods behind the park and question the smile of your kind, elderly neighbor. A new employee uncovers his workplace’s top-secret supernatural history. A little girl unknowingly invites a sinister creature into her family’s home through conversations with her “imaginary” friend. A hellish virus brings a cursed town’s populace back from the dead.

Hansel is a sweet young boy, innocent, until corrupted by the darkness of his mother's shadow. Trapped and fighting for his survival, he is forced to maim and torture; developing a thirst for the righteous and the holy. As a born again soldier of God, he believes his path is guided by the Lord's hand. But when he takes his first kill, everything changes.

Getting up close and personal to small things, a gently humorous journey from Birmingham in the 80's, to the Northern Isles, to Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery, with a stop-off en route to eavesdrop on a crazy creative writing group...

Given the frequent news stories about our military encountering some sort of UFO, public interest in life out there is at an all-time high. Imagine waking up to news that an alien visitor has landed and is sharing technology with us that enables humans to travel freely among the stars. The complexity of life on earth will increase exponentially. As it is, we can barely navigate our own trade relations, immigration policies, homeland security, healthcare systems, and sustainability. Our planet would have to put aside our differences before we run out of time.

Joan P. Hamilton's collection of short stories, Josephine's Jamaican Journey, Book One—In Di Yaad, takes us to 1960s Jamaica. Josephine is learning to orient herself in her community off Spanish Town Road, which is vast and overwhelming. Although she is still too young to go out alone, through her fascinating imagination, she shares her experiences about Jamaican culture and her favourite people, who live alongside her in the The Tenement Yaad.

After graduation, I entered a residency program and crossed paths with a renowned surgeon, Dr. Alexander Stone. Despite our initial tension when we first met, his grumpy demeanor piqued my curiosity. When he proposed a fake fiancé scheme to hide his lie to his ill grandmother (sick of cancer) about being engaged, I felt reluctant. The thought of a proposal from Dr. Stone, a distinguished neurosurgeon, single father, and billionaire, stirred emotions despite our rocky start. His complexities captivated me, breaking down my defenses, and now I'm falling for him.

Meet the Copper Valley Fireballs, baseball's lovable losers whose hot heroes are determined to turn this team around and resisting finding love along the way! This box set includes four full-length romantic comedies and a bonus novella.

Josh's dream of traveling Mythelore hunting monsters with his Misfits is hanging by a thread. Candour, the mysterious spymaster, has devious plans and Melody Delaney is about to throw a spanner in the works with her volatile temper along with her undying devotion to her friends. Where there's trouble, there's also opportunity. If Josh can persuade her to join his team, she would add a new dimension to their monster hunting capabilities. If only Josh could navigate the perilous water of Mythelore's political houses while adding to his team, he might still get his dream.