Twisted Tales from the Darkside The Devil's Playground

 

Twisted Tales from the Darkside

The Devil's Playground

Twisted Tales from the Darkside - The Devil's Playground is the first installment of a new collection of themed horror shorts showcasing a blend of quirky, creepy, gory and comedic tones. 

The stories are written as an homage to the TV series' Tales from the Darkside and the Creepshow movies produced by George A. Romero, written by Stephen King.

All six of the shorts in this collection installment involve characters who in some way, shape or form brush elbows with the devil or demons. 

Titles include:

Evil Rises
You Better Watch Out
The Devil’s Playground

In Evil Rises, the sole beneficiary of a funeral home uncovers a strange key in the office of his recently deceased father and learns a deadly lesson.
In You Better Watch Out, a spiteful twelve-year-old is kidnapped by a horrific Christmas Demon who puts Krampus to shame!
In The Devil’s Playground, a petty burglar happens upon an unlocked house in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen district and finds himself fighting for his life against a three headed beast.

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The Protector's Call: Into the Depths

 

The Protector's Call: Into the Depths

From the artist behind Horizon Forbidden West,

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, and Forza

Being sentenced to The Pit is like being sentenced to a lifetime of torture. Fighting for your life is just a daily reminder of where you are. But what will you do when confronted with powerful, magical protectors sworn to protect the world from any danger? Will you stand up and fight for what is right? or will you tremble from the idea alone? But then again…, what is right and wrong? And where is the line drawn between friend or foe?

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Escape Velocity: A Dystopian Time Travel Sci-Fi Thriller

 

Escape Velocity:

A Dystopian Time Travel Sci-Fi Thriller

TOP 40 TIME TRAVEL SCIENCE FICTION BESTSELLER IN ALL OF KINDLE!

#1 International Bestseller in SIX categories and #1 Hot New Release in EIGHT categories in Canada

When esteemed scientist James Blackwell finds himself behind bars at StormRidge Correctional Facility, his singular goal is escaping, not back into society through the prison gates, but into another world through a wormhole.

With help from other inmates on the inside, and powerful political allies on the outside, James locates the wormhole beneath the prison campus. When four other inmates discover the horrible injustices inside the American prison system, they join James in the escape.

Once on the other side, James and his friends find themselves one hundred years in the future. Amid a dystopian world with dangers lurking around every corner, this new world reveals the treacherous impact of environmental destruction and political greed.

After briefly experiencing freedom and discovering the world is not what it used to be, James and his friends are captured and imprisoned once again. Four of them escape, leaving one behind, along with James’ most prized possession: the notebook containing his scientific research.

Traveling back to the past they know requires finding the coordinates of the wormhole. But with James’ notebook out of hand, the future of his friends, and society itself, hang in the balance.

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The Living Weapons 

Young, dashing, and a bit too daring, twenty-one-year-old Aldwyn Bloodworth is living his dream in the kingdom of Haven, happily following in the footsteps of his beloved mentor, the legendary and pugilistic privateer known as George the Fist. Accompanied by his beautiful young wife, Sarah, Aldwyn routinely uses his ship, The Timely Pugilist, to take the fight to many of the sea’s deadly, dastardly villains, effortlessly defeating most before taking their possessions for his own. However, Aldwyn isn’t just a privateer, and his many victories weren’t earned with bare hands. Chosen by a magical, mysterious, and strangely sentient knuckleduster, he’s also an incredibly rare living weapon wielder, permanently bonded to one of an ancient civilization’s many living weapons.
Not long after meeting Mazu, a kind, loving, and desperate slave goblin, the privateering couple uncovers traces of a scheme that could potentially threaten Haven and all the world. Desperate to get to the bottom of things, Aldwyn makes it his mission to unravel the secrets of a conspiracy, ultimately leading him to the shadowy figure behind everything. But will Aldwyn prevail? Will he find out exactly what is being planned, and will he be able to stop a mastermind who’s equal to him in almost every way?

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The Farmyard Frenzy 

Join Daisy, Chuck, Harold, and Baa Baa on a farmyard adventure filled with laughter, catchy songs, and delightful rhymes. This charming children's book celebrates teamwork, friendship, and the joy of farm life. Get ready for a fun-filled journey that will have little ones singing, dancing, and asking for more. "The Farmyard Frenzy" is a must-read for every animal lover and an enchanting tale that will leave a lasting smile on young faces.

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Brocky: The Brave Little Rock:

An Inspiring Children's Adventure Story about Kindness, Courage, Friendship, and Believing in Yourself, for Kids 4-8

Discover the inspiring journey of Brocky in this heartwarming children's book, perfect for ages 4-8. Brocky, a small and brave rock, dreams of becoming a superhero. This delightful kids' tale follows his adventure as he helps animals escape a forest fire, teaching young readers about kindness, cooperation, self-belief, and resilience. Ideal for bedtime stories, early readers, and read-aloud sessions, "Brocky - The Brave Little Rock" is a must-have addition to your child's book collection.

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Behind The Curtain

Terry Ferrow spent the last twenty-five years as a Director of Artificial Intelligence with the CIA and shadow government. Terry oversaw the “Bright Futures Project” where he created the ultimate AI neural brain chip for what he believed would make the world a better place.

As he was working tirelessly in a top-secret CIA underground bunker, people above were suffering. The population was now under mass surveillance and they were being held captive by their own minds. The corrupt government who now called themselves ‘Enlightened Ones’ had inflicted widespread manipulation and control by implanting Terry’s chips in unsuspecting inhabitants. When Terry figured out what his chip had created, he had to do something about it.

Will he be able to free the population from the cages his chips created and bring back the freedoms they so desperately wanted? Or will he become a living zombie caged by his own creation…

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Aberration: A Galactic Chronicle

Ready for an epic journey across the galaxy? Look no further than Brian J. Mundell’s debut book, Aberration: A Galactic Chronicle. Experience six different stories exploring identity, independence, progress, and community, from the furthest reaches of the galaxy to the depths of human existence. Meet a wide range of heroes, villains, and underdogs as they navigate worlds both familiar and alien. Discover underground civilizations and alien invasions on a galactic scale. Mundell’s brave adventurers are ready to take you on a journey you’ll never forget. Don’t miss out on the excitement. Grab a copy of Aberration today!

Included stories:

The Last Supper: A savage mercenary comes out of cryosleep over a hundred years in the future without any memory. As he struggles to find out who he is, he meets a beautiful woman and an old partner. When he’s blackmailed into killing the president, he embarks on a journey to uncover his past and strive for a better future.

Circles: A passionate artist wins a one way trip to paradise. A spaceship packed full of young adults goes on a long journey to colonize an untouched planet. The possibilities are endless…If they ever get there. Our artist sees people change right before his eyes and refuses to allow himself to drift. When he starts asking questions about the long journey, he’s in for a rude awakening.

The Invisible Enemy: In a remote corner of the galaxy, a colonized planet is shaken by an unknown object that demands the attention of a star studded general. As he prepares for an impending alien invasion, his thirst for achievement and admiration takes its hold. Thrust into the spotlight, will his desire for fame and prestige consume him?

The Cricket You Are: Two fearless adventurers explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, only to get drawn into a barren planet. The leader of an underground civilization welcomes them as guests, ultimately revealing their civilization subsists on a diet of crickets. As the two delve deeper, they realize the oppressive hold this leader has on the people of this planet. Hungry for crickets. Hungry for power. Hungry for something more? How will our adventurers respond?

Relentless: In a daring expedition to the Andromeda Galaxy, a spaceship loaded with settlers makes contact with extragalactic aliens, just beyond the Milky Way. Far from home, their unwavering pursuit of progress puts them at odds with their cosmic counterparts, threatening to ignite an intergalactic conflict. Journey through space as this thrilling story raises the question: What is humanity progressing towards?

Cliff's Edge: A man with a lackluster life finds himself stranded on a planet full of natural beauty in its rawest form after a crash landing kills his bounty hunter friend. Evolution takes on a new meaning when he encounters a woman and her two children living in isolation on this planetary nature preserve. The unlikely pair force each other to question preconceived notions of freedom, community, and what it means to live a good life. But will he have an answer before his friend’s enemies catch up to him?

Experience a trip across the galaxy and buy a copy today!

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Star Nations

(Loyalty And Honor Book 1) 

“Duty is heavier than a mountain. Death is lighter than the morning air. My loyalty belongs forever to the one I love.”

—Commander Leera en Tasrah.

Five superior star nations struggled for dominance over their galaxy, unaware that a more significant threat punctured the fabric of space and entered from a parallel universe. This new threat had a name: the Cepha. They conquered entire galaxies, consumed and exploited worlds, and enslaved sentient beings.

Humans, Kazarians, Zorlons, and the other minor star nations' only chance of survival against the Cepha was to forget their differences and stand together. But was that possible? How do you put aside three hundred years of hate and endless wars which cost billions of lives? Where does loyalty belong? Is there honor in fighting alongside your enemy? What does duty require?

STAR NATIONS is book one of the Loyalty And Honor Series.

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Karen the Origin Story 

Karen the origin story about a group of Amish kids creating Karen robots

Noah and Anita are fraternal Amish twins. These Twins and two of their friends goes on their Rumspringa. While on Rumspringa the group realize that things are a little different. Also that they really like chili cheese fries! Then midway though Rumspringa they realize that they need to make a difference before going Home.

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The Return of the Dark Sun: Book One of the Chronicles of a Higher Calling

 

 The Return of the Dark Sun:

Book One of the Chronicles of a Higher Calling

A thousand years ago, the art of magic suddenly vanished from the world. No one could explain exactly what had caused this unexpected event. Kingdoms and empires fell apart as their economies and societies collapsed, and only the strongest, richest empires survived this hopeless time, the Age of Chaos, which lasted two hundred years.

Without magic and the power of wizardry, whole generations grew old and died. In the Free Realms, people no longer believed sorcerers had ever existed. One day, however, a glimpse of the past returns.

Kara Primusignis, a princess, lives her everyday life in the Kingdom of Kallahia, traveling from town to town in search of a missing part of her past. Strange news arrives from a neighboring kingdom: a merchant has made an unusual discovery in the Gaenessi Mountains, a range to the far southwest. Kara, with a group of soldiers, immediately sets out to the location to investigate.

Days before the arrival of the strange news, Kara witnessed the sun change colors for a few hours, but then it returned to normal. At that time, she didn’t suspect that this phenomenon would soon change her life forever…

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The Imposed Path: The Gem Keepers Saga

I’ve been called Hero, Protector, even an Angel. But to act in this manner, there must be an act of brutal savagery. Sorrow, terror, pain is the Hero’s experience. To be a Hero means to live in a nightmare.
My name is Emma, and this is my life now. I remember tales about heroes as a kid; full of excitement and fantasy endings. But those are just stories. When I got my powers they seemed exciting and fun; but then reality hit. Cosmic war, invading alien fleets, and the Stone Keepers; these are my reality. Those, and other atrocities caused by our own species, overshadow the hero’s path. Atrocities I’m compelled to act upon, which leave everlasting scars - others can’t see. Myself, my partner, and my new friends, are the latest chosen as Gem Keepers. All of the Gem Keepers before us have fallen to a powerful evil. Now, Earth is thrust into a timeless war, against an unimaginable enemy. We must somehow unite our world, or it will all be lost. The ones I love, those who bring me a sense of happiness, will perish. I refuse to let this happen.
So call me a Hero, call me whatever you want. Just understand this was an Imposed Path, and it’s just the beginning.
The Imposed Path is the first book in the Gem Keepers Saga. It follows Emma through her eyes, as she and her new friends are forced into a cosmic war. Powerful enemies, invading alien fleets, and the dark side of human nature; is what she must face. Emma's new found love, and friendships; will be her strongest tools in overcoming these challenges. This series will dive into the dark aftermath of Emma’s many experiences - the physical and emotional impact of being a hero. Pain, sorrow, and terror fill this journey; will love and friendship be enough. How much can a hero endure? Will she be able to keep her promise to the one she loves, and Never Let Go

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The Transit Chronicles: Uniting Lives in a Connected World

 

The Transit Chronicles:

Uniting Lives in a Connected World

Embark on a pulse-pounding journey through a digitized world where the power of human connection and the dark side of social media intertwine, in this gripping and thought-provoking tale that will leave you questioning the boundaries of technology and the depths of human resilience.
"The Transit Chronicles: Uniting Lives in a Connected World" is a gripping and thrilling novel that delves into the complexities of a society driven by social media and connectivity. In this futuristic world, Jimmy, a bus driver from Chicago, transforms his daily route into a captivating live stream, capturing the hearts and attention of millions of viewers. With his charismatic personality and knack for showcasing the diverse talents of his passengers, Jimmy becomes an unexpected sensation.
However, the excitement takes a dark turn when a series of murders strike the community, leaving Jimmy and his viewers in shock and fear. Determined to uncover the truth, Jimmy embarks on his own investigation, enlisting the help of his loyal viewers, his friend Monica, tech-savvy Derrick, and the relentless Detective Rodriguez. As they navigate the digital landscape and unravel the secrets hidden within the interconnected world, the lines between reality and virtuality blur, posing unforeseen challenges and dangers.
In "The Transit Chronicles," author Marvin Merritt II seamlessly combines elements of mystery, suspense, and technological innovation, painting a vivid picture of a society shaped by social media and the pursuit of online fame. With each chapter, readers are taken on a thrilling ride, exploring the power of human connection, the impact of digital platforms, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice.
Through its compelling characters, immersive world-building, and thought-provoking themes, "The Transit Chronicles: Uniting Lives in a Connected World" captivates readers with its blend of high-stakes intrigue, unexpected twists, and an exploration of the profound effects of technology on society. It is a riveting tale that will leave readers questioning the boundaries of the virtual world and the lasting impact of human relationships in an increasingly interconnected future.

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The Prince of Tabor

(The Brotherhood of the Black Arrow Book 1)

An epic tale of young Nathaniel Aarmon, raised in obscurity by his brother in a backwater tavern. Nathaniel could never have imagined that forces of evil, led by the evil necromancer, Crepitus, would do anything to find him. When assassins come for him, Nathaniel and the man he thought was his brother go on the run, only to find out he's the lost heir to the throne of Tabor, the most powerful land in the west; and his brother, an ex-palace guard tasked with protecting the prince.
This is the story of one young man's fight for existence and struggles to regain his birthright and his kingdom, facing war and magic to survive.

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Nyla's Impurity

It doesn't matter what you are. What matters is who you become.

A purge is coming, but Nyla has ignored the whispers of heaven her entire life. After all, her angelic power has only caused pain and despair to her human father, who hid Nyla in plain sight until she could defend herself. When Nyla’s secret is exposed, the leaders of her home country grow terrified of her potential.
In an act of desperation, the other angels draw Nyla out of hiding and attempt to take her life. They fear she is the deliverer of their purge, and now they hunt her. The absence of angelic oversight allows the demons to spread across the continent like a plague, and the last six human nations teeter on the verge of collapse. Their only hope to escape extinction lies in Nyla and the untapped power within her.
Joined by her personal guard and mentor Talivus, a soldier of the elite Fifth Legion of Dessedra, she travels the continent in search of allies against the demonic threat as she learns to unlock the gift, or curse, that heaven has bestowed upon her.
But gifts from heaven always come at a price…

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The Dawn of AI (Paper War)

★★★★★"Action-packed AI Sci-fi. Future looks grim!" - Reader review
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One malfunction…
Millions dead…
The search for answers begins…

In the year 2040, the world's transportation is dominated by a highly advanced artificial intelligence system.

However, this seemingly perfect technology collapses, resulting in catastrophic disasters and the loss of millions of lives worldwide.

The disaster is dubbed Mayday, and its aftermath affects everyone. But was it simply a malfunction, or is there a more nefarious agenda at work? Who is accountable for the mass slaughter, and why was it carried out?

Order your copy and find out if the rise of AI, will be the fall of civilization!

What others say:

★★★★★ “LeKodak’s stellar debut…will surely appeal to fans of SF thrillers by luminaries like Clarke, Dick, and Crichton. This is the good stuff.” - Paul Goat Allen, Fiction Genre Critic

★★★★★ “In a world where jobs and livelihoods are being increasingly threatened by AI’s potential, this book is a reminder that…machine malfunctions will inevitably happen.” - Theresa Kadair, Los Angeles Book Review

★★★★ “LeKodak…allows the various AI systems to offer their views on humanity in the same way as the human characters debate the benefits and dangers of AI. The related conversations are inventive and insightful.” - Erin Britton, Chicago Book Review

★★★★ “The Dawn of AI is the most fitting title for this debut novel where AI is not a panacea for people’s lives but one of its worst nightmares.” - Anastasia Gkaitatzi, Manhattan Book Review

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