Bio-Tech Military Corporation elite fighters, Aria and Troy, are sent to investigate a base devastated by an unusual attack. Having grown up in constant battle, the soldiers quickly discover fighting against humans is one thing; fighting against demons is an entirely different challenge.

While searching for answers, Aria and Troy’s home base is destroyed by a mysterious man named Euclid. Their pursuit for answers leads to the foreign land of Ives, home of an extinct, angelic race. Within the ruins, Aria and Troy meet Dovian—a slightly mad and self-proclaimed Sorcēarian. Soon after, they find Ivory—a young, beautiful amnesiac with no understanding of her world, where she came from, or who she is. Immediately, there is an inexplicable connection between Ivory and Dovian, which turns the Sorcēarian’s world upside down. And as the attacks increase, Aria and Troy, for the first time in their lives, fear evil and the death that surrounds it.

Together, they must travel to city-states worldwide to solve the mysteries surrounding the monsters and Euclid. Is he pulling all the strings, or is there another force at play in this intricate, esoteric design?

The Esoteric Design is a novel series with chapter illustrations and an additional section with character biographies, bestiary, weapons, and more.

With Ivory and Dovian stranded on Ives, Aria and Troy find that the battle for humanity’s survival grows more dangerous as evil spreads. Enemies have become allies, and allies have become enemies as Sapphire continues to destroy city-states and resources worldwide. While Aria struggles to keep herself and those close to her alive, her confidence wavers as evidence of Dovian’s betrayal surfaces. Sapphire has made him an offer that sways his moral compass, and Ivory is the bargaining chip.

Desperate for help, Aria bands together with militaries from around the world in the hope of luring Sapphire’s attacks away from the other city-states toward herself. Can she and her friends put an end to Sapphire’s army? And is there any way to save Ivory and Dovian from the clutches of darkness? As the war relentlessly rages on and the death toll rises, Aria and Troy discover the real struggle is maintaining any hope.

After the Second Fall, the Sorcēarians brought hope and peace to the people of Earth. Though initially welcomed with open arms, the angelic race eventually received nothing but scorn as humanity was jealous of their perfect civilization. Intense warfare consumed the lands, and as hostilities worsened, the Gaius lineage awaited the arrival of the Arbitrator—the one prophesied to bring final judgment upon Earth.

As the centuries have passed with no sign of the Arbitrator, the Gaius family fears for the future of humankind. Dovian, though born small and weak, has grown into a mighty warrior and is teamed alongside his equally skilled friends to mediate in human wars. However, as darkness plagues the later generations of the Sorcēarians, Dovian finds that the worst enemies aren’t met on the battlefield but are those closest to him. As corruption spreads through Ives, threatening war on their doorstep, he also discovers that the most brutal battles are sometimes within oneself.

Follow the critical moments of Dovian’s life leading to the destruction of his civilization in this prequel to the Esoteric Design series.

After a divorce and escaping her small hometown to live in the big city, Zoey realizes that relationships aren’t her thing. While having some drinks with her coworker and best friend, Liam, he again brings up his interest in pushing their friendship to the next level. At first, Zoey disagrees with the prospect of dating until she produces a plan. Under the guise of someone mysterious, Liam can participate in a fun, sexual game with her. The only stipulation is that they must keep their sex life private from their real lives, and Liam must remain in character while playing Codename: Mystery.

Things start out steamy; however, questions form about the character named Mysterious and Liam’s actions while in and out of the bedroom. Is Liam as he seems, or is there something darker about the enigmatic figure visiting Zoey at night? Things take a turn for the worse as jealousy makes this innocent game more dangerous than initially planned.

A small child survives the end of time in a silent world, but is he truly alone? People awake within a dark tunnel haunted by death. Can they escape? A woman strives to make her husband happy with a new dinner recipe—a meal he will never forget. An evil presence assists a man trapped in a psych ward. As fire consumes an entire city, a mysterious figure emerges, its intentions unknown. A simple game of hide-and-seek goes wrong, destroying a family.

This collection of miniature stories explores the dark side of both humanity and the supernatural. Whispers from Beyond is a series of shifting themes and styles per chapter, offering thirty horrific tales of death, murder, loneliness, and revenge.

A brand-new anthology with fifteen exclusive short stories offering taut and dramatic tales set on Earth and in dark reaches of space, featuring the ultimate hunters, the Yautja—also also known as Predators.

The diverse lineup of authors includes Stephen Graham Jones, Linda Addison, Jonathan Maberry, Scott Sigler, Peter Briggs, and many more.

Fifteen original, never-before-seen short stories set in the expanded Predator universe from the first film, featuring the ultimate hunters, the Yautja from the movie Predator. Set in the recent past, the present, and the future, these edge-of-your-seat adventures by many of today’s top SF and horror authors take place on Earth and in the dark, unforgiving reaches of space. The diverse, multi-ethnic group of authors includes New York Times bestsellers, Stoker Award winners, and acclaimed contributors to the Alien and Predator universes. Included in this volume are Native American award-winning horror author Stephen Graham Jones, Linda Addison— the first African American to win the Stoker Award, Peter Briggs, screenwriter for Hellboy, New York Times bestselling author and visionary podcaster Scott Sigler (Aliens: Phalanx), award-winning author Ammar Habib (The Heart of Aleppo), New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, Emmy nominated writer Joshua Pruett of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Tim Lebbon, author of the Aliens vs. Predators “Rage War”, and many more.

Featuring Stephen Graham Jones, Linda Addison, Jonathan Maberry, Scott Sigler, Peter Briggs, Tim Lebbon, Nancy A. Collins, A. R. Redington, Robert Greenberger, Ammar Habib, Gini Koch, Kim May, Yvonne Navarro, Joshua Pruett and Bryan Thomas Schmidt.

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Bold, loud, and unapologetically herself, Keah is used to being treated as an outcast for the animal traits that come with her bond to an Ellem’s elemental Sohl. But her quiet village life is upended when a masked stranger named Aegle arrives, with the Byrnheilder military close behind. As darkness spreads through the Ellem and twists it into deadly Shades, Keah, Aegle, and her shapeshifting friend Rondier find themselves hunted by the Priestesshood of Yiernosh. Now they must stop Byrnheilder from unleashing an ancient power before it consumes the continent. Along the way, Keah may finally discover the friendship, family, and love she’s always wanted, if she can trust the stranger who brought the danger to her door.
(Originally titled Masters of the Ellem.)

Author’s Note: Guardians of the Ellem first appeared on Kindle Vella, where word limits left parts of the story feeling rushed. I’m now reworking and expanding the entire book for print. Follow me on TikTok, where I’m most active in the BookTok community, or join my newsletter for updates as I make progress!

Where Magic is Made is a collection of short stories, poems, and artwork all created by members of the Indie Creator Collective. These pages guide you through forgotten folklore, humorous escapades, and heart-wrenching tales.

Includes A. R. Redington’s short story “Necromancy Meow.”

These collections are made through the collaborative effort of independent authors and artists. Together these creatives take the prompts readers vote on to produce art and stories. Do you want to be a part of the journey? Perfect, because your voice is the missing piece! Find us at Indie Creator Collective on Patreon!