Some books find you at the right time. The Connection in Everything by Rich Marcello is one of those books. It is a story about a boy searching for meaning in a broken world, and what he discovers along the way will stay with you long after the last page.
Horror does not always come with a warning. Sometimes it shows up at your front door looking completely harmless, and by the time you realise something is wrong, it is already too late.
Common themes are parsed out in their various forms across fifteen stories, with each one displaying its offering in a unique way. Characters modelled after ordinary people contend with the banality of their lives; occasionally, pockets of chaos or unpredictability attach themselves to the monotony, demanding the unwavering attention of the protagonists they have chosen to inconvenience.
Cherry Creek by Linda Griffin is a gentle, reflective historical romance that feels more personal than dramatic. It is not the kind of book that rushes toward big twists or sweeping action. Instead, it follows one young woman’s emotional journey as she tries to understand what freedom means, what love costs, and whether running away is the same as becoming independent.
Vendetta: Legend of the Iron Warrior Vol. 3 by T.V. Holiday is a dark superhero story that pushes its hero into one of his most personal battles yet. This volume does not only test Travis Holiday’s strength as the Iron Warrior, but also his faith, reputation, relationships, and sense of identity.
Sitting behind your desk at an office, where every day feels much the same as the one before, slaving away at meaningless tasks, always so repetitive; have you ever once let your mind plummet into the darkness? Of what could happen if you rewrote the rules for yourself? Took advantage of a system that is built upon doing the exact same to you, without consequence? This is a story of a calculated descent into the world of corporate crime. A fraudulent lifestyle is easier to adopt than it is to escape. Not everyone will make it out alive.
The notes of music released into the world born from instinct alone constructs the common theme that resonates in each of the ten short stories contained within this book.
At Death’s Door by Allen Rebot is a horror fiction novel that will grab you from the very first page and not let go until long after you have finished it. If you are looking for a book that is equal parts terrifying and deeply human, this is a perfect read for you.
Orphans of the Sea by Charles R. Cooke and Christopher X. Ryan is not a gentle read. It is violent, intense, and often deeply uncomfortable, but it is also one of those stories that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. This is a survival thriller with sharp worldbuilding, brutal action, and a heroine who is impossible not to root for, even when the story pushes her into darkness.
“There is love found within, in all its complicated configurations; relentlessly stalked by its opposing partner-pain. Relationships are spliced open by the sharp blade of poetry, exposing them from within, guts and all. It is up to the characters to put themselves back together again, as best they can.”
