Join fourteen bestselling authors as they take you back to some of their favorite worlds, with this collection of all-new young and new adult short stories.
'Tis the season for friendship, family, first love, and FEELS.
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Lucifer’s mark has a control on my life and the only way out is sacrificing a friend. When Michael gives himself up for my freedom, it comes with consequences.
The angels find out what Michael has done to save my life, and it is now my turn to save his. With a bargain struck, it’s a race against the clock to put an end to this once and for all.
It’s me against Lucifer. Will any of us make it out alive?
Six months ago I died. And I’ve been looking for my killer ever since.
I didn’t expect to survive death, but here I am and I’ve got questions—lots of them. Questions that lead me to a world I never knew existed in the shadows of the mundane. When I come face to face with a vampire who seems to have the answers I’m looking for, I find myself trapped in a game where I’m the pawn.
Someone is hunting me. No one is safe until I’m caught, but I refuse to be the prey. When the hunter becomes the hunted, they’ll learn I’m not as naïve as they think. That is, until the mastermind is revealed and nothing is ever the same again.
Will I be able to reclaim my old life? Or is the game just getting started …
For someone who can’t die, it felt as if I were already dead.
He took everything from me and I don’t have the energy or fight in me to get it back. Not that I could. What he took is long gone and never coming back.
The pain of what he did—what I did—will haunt me for the rest of my life. That is until I met a certain angel in the cell next to mine and I knew I couldn’t give up yet. Everything might have been taken from me, but I was not alone. Far from it.
To gain my freedom, I made a deal with the devil, but will that deal burn me in the end?
is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn't writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books. Follow her on social media!
Days before she is to take her place as a shield maiden, like her mother before her, two deaths alter the course of Liv’s future. One belonged to a witch who called her by name, the other a chieftain from the north. Vengeance for the chieftain’s death comes in a wild fury that burns her village and slaughters her family. Left for dead, Liv pleads to Skuld – norn and weaver of the future – to spare her. A deal is struck that will endow her with the dark magic needed to claim her vengeance. But this power comes at an unfathomable price…
Ink made from the ashes of loved ones.
After his home is attacked, Calder races to warn neighboring villages of the threat. Little does he know he’s traveling into the path of fate that will lead him straight to Liv. Despite being broken, angry, and overwhelmed by power she cannot contain, it’s her willingness to defend others that draws Calder to her.
Armor forged from the bones of those she held dear.
Together, Liv and Calder discover they are two sides of the same sharpened blade. Rising from the heartache and fury in their pasts, they see a future together worth fighting for. With their strengths and hearts combined, can they become a force powerful enough to defeat the fleet of darkness coming for them? Or will the thread of fate that binds them unravel?
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Genre: Upper YA Historical Fantasy with a side of Romance.
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“An exhilarating Viking-inspired fantasy, With Shield and Ink and Bone by Casey L. Bond keeps your nerves teetering on the blade of an ax!”- Lani Forbes, award-winning author of the Age of the Seventh Sun series
“With Shield and Ink and Bone is a fast-paced, vivid, and mesmerizing tale that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. If you love Vikings or strong heroines you’ll find lots to enjoy here! Casey L. Bond has woven together unexpected twists, high stakes, romance, and bargains with gods to create this original story for readers.”-Victoria McCombs, author of The Storyteller’s Daughter
Casey L. Bond has managed to take a classic genre and make it new and fresh. A page turner that kept me staying up late just to know what was going to happen next. Excellent writing, excellent story. Well done!” – Quinn Loftis, USA Today bestselling author of the Grey Wolves series and The Viking’s Chosen
writing, excellent story. Well done!”- Quinn Loftis, USA Today bestselling author of The Grey Wolves series and The Viking’s Chosen
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Casey Bond
lives in West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. She likes goats and yoga, but hasn't tried goat yoga because the family goat is so big he might break her back. Seriously, he's the size of a pony. Her favorite books are the ones that contain magical worlds and flawed characters she would want to hang out with. Most days of the week, she writes young adult fantasy books, letting her imaginary friends spill onto the blank page.
Casey is the award-winning author of When Wishes Bleed, the Frenzy series, and fairy tale retellings such as Riches to Rags, Savage Beauty, Unlocked and Brutal Curse. Learn more about her work at www.authorcaseybond.com.
Emberlynn Cyrus has been discarded and unwanted her entire life—but they’ve all made a terrible mistake…
Seventeen-year-old Emberlynn knows she’s different. Not just because her parents are dead and no foster family will have her. No, Emberlynn sees things. She sees colors. The colors emerge around others and reveal their pasts; but what does it mean? With her head down she struggles to finish school and find a family, but the colors seem to want to take her down a different path.
A path that led to a man named Sander…
The ruler of the Night Kingdom had heard her name whispered like a fairy tale…
Sander knows what it means when the soul leads someone to another—she’s his soulmate. But he’s wise enough to know she’s so much more. Whatever secrets she harbors, he only wants to protect and love her. He knows their souls will be bound together, but he wants her to choose him. Not just because their fate has already been decided.
Little do they know she’s being hunted by beings who wish her dead. Her secret would change the world—her death would destroy it.
Intense and thrilling, the perfect soulmate romance, M.R. Polish's gripping fantasy is diving deep into a new world of magic and love, betrayal and evil.
was born in Idaho, a long, long, long, maybe not that long time ago.... Writing has always been there for her. Growing up, her mind was filled with stories, some she shared and others she filed away to write down later in life. It wasn't until 2011 that she decided to publish her stories for everyone to enjoy. Her first award and when writing became more than just an idea was in the 5th grade. She won the scary story contest for the school newspaper. It is one story she still has tucked away for memories. Her teacher told her she could be anything she wanted and that she had a talant for writing, being creative and drawing people into her stories. M.R. took that to heart and continued to write, although mostly in secret until recent years.
Now you can find her enjoying life with her family - wrangling her four kids, setting traps in the house with toys for unsuspecting victims (aka, her husband) and writing down all her crazy and fun stories.
"Life is too short to stand by and watch everyone else live your dreams. The bigger the dream, the bigger the adventure!" ~ M.R. Polish
Lost Souls is a series of short stories revolving around a group of friends and a house with a murderous past. Volume one includes two of their stories.
It Follows
A night with friends turns into the sleepover from hell after Brooke Robertson realizes she has been followed by an evil spirit.
Seven Minutes in Hell
A game among friends gets out of hand when the past comes back to haunt them.
From the Audio Flow- We are proud to announce our first Youth In The Booth, INC project Lost Souls Vol 1 by Author/Filmmaker Daniele Lanzarotta releases October 25th just in time for Halloween. Lost Souls is narrated by our first teen performer, Madison Sawyer.
Lost Souls, my introduction to this author...and what a great introduction it was! She did not disappoint!! If you are looking for a quick eerie treat you have found it! A spooky tale of teen fun gone wrong with a chilling twist that I did not see coming. I enjoyed getting to know a bit about these characters, & even though short it did not feel rushed at all. Their story flowed nicely & consistently. Perfect for listening to at work or in the car. The narrator also did a good job bringing the characters to life. I really enjoyed listening to this, & look forward to more stories by this author.
is the author of young adult and new adult paranormal/fantasy/contemporary novels, including the Imprinted Souls Series, Academy of the Fallen Series, Sudden Hope, and A Mermaid's Curse Trilogy.
Daniele is also a filmmaker. She has recently worked on Virginia based short films as the 2nd Assistant Director and Still Photographer. Daniele is currently working on the development stage for the adaptation of her novel, Sudden Hope, which she also plans to film in VA.
She enjoys watching hockey, playing Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and the family dog.
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