Blake loves fantasy novels. So much he even started a religion -- the First Church of Tolkien.He started the church as a lark. A tax dodge. But tonight an elf pounds on his door, begging for sanctuary.Elves,...

Jealousy and magic, a deadly combinationCharles, a Witch with an attitude. Driving through a storm to gather material for a new wand.But his Saturn sedan dies in the middle of nowhere. Hours from a tow...

A dozen exciting tales, from the funny to the wondrous to the thrilling…Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection...

Heath Cyr, conjure man. A top talent among those who sell spells in that magical melting pot -- Portland, Oregon.Heath, up too early to meet a client. Up far too early to deal with rival conjure man DeAndre...

The first manned mission to Mars. Paving the way for settlers. Every crewman the best of the best. But a long flight, where grudges and tempers have their chance to flare.Blaine, outside of the ship....

In a world full of gods and magic, a town stands ruined. Cursed by plagues that foul the water and fields, and reduce the townsfolk to rancid ghouls craving human flesh.The town's only hope? Two farmers-turned-soldiers....

Execution by Promotion?Take a small team of soldiers and escort an old man behind enemy lines? Yes, the team includes the legendary warrior Lunn, but Harkin's "promotion" still sounds like a suicide mission.Only...

In a dark near future, where social media ran wild, cooler heads created the Janitors. Amazing technicians, battling disinformation, revenge porn, and worse.Axton -- awkward among coworkers but the best...

The man they call Father Death kneels in prayer at the foot of a statue of Saint George.No longer a priest, but still a shepherd. He hunts the two-legged wolves who stalk the city. Those who prey and...

The first snowflake of winter. Whoever catches it can wish for anything and get it.This past winter, Simon caught that snowflake … and choked. Couldn't wish. Hid the flake away in a freezer.Today, he...

Half warrior, half wizard, all adventure.In a world where elves build on the bones of lost civilizations, Cavan Oltblood carves out a path to adventure. Not quite a warrior and not quite a wizard, this...

Pain.Pain revived Carl. Roused him out of the blackness…Carl: a college student, hitchhiking home for break. Along the Oregon coast. Now he wakes up in darkness. Suspended by his wrists.Carl faces the...

Xorek: legendary warrior, demon-binding warlock, and wielder of the fell sword Shadowcarver.Xorek: praying in the temple of Suuni the Passionate when a pack of killers finds him.And getting past those...

Selwyn Robertson hunts ghosts for a cable television show.Tonight his team chases a rumor into the Missouri backwoods. The rumor of a vampire.And none of their high-tech toys will save them.Hunting Monsters,...

Jimmy "Snake" Silver -- shredding guitarist of the Zoo, and the last torchbearer of a dying sound. Still living on the proceeds of his big hit single.Jimmy's bandmates -- late for rehearsal. Again. And...

Magic hides everywhere in this world. Sometimes even right next door. Consider Reuben. Just taking a shower when magic comes calling. Magic in the form of a talking cat. A cat with a problem only Reuben...

Carbine, the captain's cat. A magnificent white tomcat. Defeater of the Tabby of Beta Seven. Yanked cruelly out of sleep by an invasion of flashing noise monsters. Carbine vows to end them. The Quick...

Rumors abound about the Purple Gryphon. Some call the owner a witch. Others claim it sees a murder a week. Frequented by merchants, travelers, nobles, even adventurers. Local boy Zian Sonnalsson dreams...

Tough to grow up the child of two superheroes. Tougher still to do it half-broke. His parents save the world on a nightly basis. But they eat breakfast at a tiny table, surrounded by chipped counters...

The Broken Wand. A forgotten tavern for forgotten people -- failed apprentice wizards. Karzax, a failed wizard who hunts wizard lawbreakers. No one at the Broken Wand welcomes Karzax. They call him traitor...

Many worlds. Many timelines. One force binds them all together. One force keeps them all moving. Rock and Roll. Leon, a world-hopping musician, awakens backstage before a gig. No idea where or when. Worst...

Today, the most dangerous Russian spy in Washington D.C. plans to buy United States secrets from a White House Staffer. That deal goes down at a coffee shop surrounded by arguing students and innocent...

Jason. A man breaking into his own apartment. Easy enough. He knows the weak points. The catch -- Jason must leave no evidence. He must move unseen. Unheard. For if anyone observes him, the paradox could...

Carteho, a small town along the coast of Northern California. A town not on any map, even in this age of satellites and GPS.Janet's beloved mysterious uncle died suddenly. Now she owns a house in this...

A universe where humans struggle to hold the few planets they call their own. Trapped between galaxy-spanning empires. The Kwa-Rekk Federation on one side, peopled by the lizardlike Sarkaanan. On the...

On a deep space prospecting trip, Andrei Kreutzmann finds a planet valuable enough to set him up for life. Buy a new ship. Maybe even win back his lost love.Unfortunately, the imperial military recalls...

Darien, a man on the verge of collapse. Not eating. Not sleeping. Not since his wife died. Not since the night of their last fight.Darien visits a psychic. A specialist in hauntings. His last hope.Darien...

Portland, Oregon. A beautiful city, with a dark underside. Few suspect what monsters lie waiting in its shadows. Or its light rail tunnels…Derrick, in his best blue suit. Still clutching a dozen roses....

Telepathy can't stop a bullet.Nineteen and home from college, Rick Blackhall starts a great summer vacation. His first real chance to enjoy full mastery of his telepathic powers.Only one problem – someone...

Devil's Night, the night before Halloween. A night when Bishop York and his best friend, Anselmo, tell scary stories.Bishop and Anselmo plan big things for their senior year Devil's Night. First, the...