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Black Mare Books presents twelve more twisted tales from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, and A.B. Richards. Reach into this stocking of Yuletide tales, and you'll find a handful of monstrous threads. Be extra careful when you rent that cabin or lace up those hiking boots to go where the wild things are. Going home for the holidays instead? Family isn't always who you think they are. But put up the tree and go find the ornaments. There's nothing scary in the attic. A word to the wise: sleep in on Black Friday.

Black Mare Books serves up another helping of fun-sized treats from Artemis Greenleaf, A. B. Richards, Coda Sterling, and David Welling. In this grab bag of Halloween shorts, you'll find an eclectic mix of monsters and mayhem. Noisy neighbors got you down? Go for a TV break with friends and get a bite afterwards. Or go for a stroll on the beach-it beats renovating an old house or making a delivery to a terrifying abbey. Just try to find the killer before they find you. A word to the wise: Cancel your camping trip and stay out of the woods.

July in Houston, Texas, is far too hot for Frost Giants. But when a Valkyrie with an attitude shows up on Marti Keller's doorstep in the middle of summer, things take a turn for the polar. After Marti returned home from her ordeal at the hands of a notorious drug and human trafficker, she had expected her life to return to its normal placid state, maybe with the addition of a splash of romance. Instead, she finds she's hopped out of the frying pan and into the Arctic Circle, where she lands square in the middle of an ancient apocalyptic prophecy. Can a tiny tweak of the prophecy change the fate of the world? She'll find out, if she lives long enough to make it to Ragnoräk.

After a chance encounter with a devastatingly handsome knight, Lisabeth Stuart finds herself at the Dragon's Lair Pleasure Faire resort in Galveston. She's supposed to be reporting back to her investor cousin, but she's hoping to enjoy the merriment and feasting, and especially time with the mysterious and delectable Sir Tristan. Just when Lisabeth starts to think she's found exactly what she wants, old enemies and even older secrets threaten to take everything from her. Will finding true love save her...or kill her?

Marti Keller was married to the man of her dreams and had a satisfying career as an emergency room nurse. But a soul-shattering tragedy turns her world upside down, leaving her desperately clinging to the one precious thing left in her life. After her search for a work-at-home job leads her to rediscover her long-suppressed ability to communicate with ghosts, she encounters Spam, the restless spirit of a murder victim, who begs her to help bring his killer to justice. She agrees, but her life quickly spirals out of control. Even as she fears she is descending into madness, a mysterious stranger named Quinn steps in to catch her fall. He always seems to turn up just in the nick of time. It's almost...preternatural. In fact, the more she discovers, the more she finds that everything she thinks she knows is wrong. And that the worst monsters are usually hidden in plain sight.

"It was just a simple computer prank. How could I have known that it would almost get us all killed?" When sixteen year old Cai Peterson poses as an online troll to relieve the boredom after being grounded for drinking at a party, he tangles with a cyberstalker who's not only willing to make his virtual life miserable, but his real life as well. As Cai searches for the stalker, it seems like nearly everyone in his sleepy Texas town has something to hide. Surrounded by suspects, Cai has to navigate a shifting landscape of treachery and truth to uncover a hidden enemy before he and his family pay the ultimate price.

Space City 6 is a collection of short stories from the weird to the wonderful, all with a Houston flair. We begin with the birth of Houston in a mosquito-and alligator-people-infested swamp where a mermaid is intent on stopping human encroachment. Fast forward to the 1940's where we join a soldier and his new bride as they struggle with the challenges of separation due to World War II. We take a funny and fantastical turn with a Louisiana transplant who learns the hard way that jackalopes do exist. And they have a penchant for blood and hard liquor. And then we journey to a darker side of the city as we find out what happens when an unstable woman with a loaded gun wreaks havoc on an idyllic community. Follow us on another twist as we explore the ins and outs of discrimination - all the new professor wants is to fit in, but students and faculty shun her as readily as she shuns the light. What's a vampire to do? Finally, travel to the far future on a treasure hunt. The Houston tunnel systems are in ruin and a wealthy real estate tycoon wants to revitalize, but he soon discovers more than just real estate under the rubble. This collection is a must for Houstonians who like to read about their hometown.

Lisabeth Stuart is spending the weekend on a lush tropical island with the man of her dreams. What could possibly go wrong? She finds out when she meets Tristan's adolescent son, Raiden, who is determined not to have any stepmother, but especially not her, a human. But when his attempts at manipulation go awry, Lisabeth finds herself caught in the crossfire between opposing island factions, and even a simple stroll on the beach is murder.

"I start to open my mouth to yell, and water rushes in. I snap my lips together. I may as well be swimming in ink. I can't tell which way is up. Kicking my legs and flailing my arms, I launch myself headfirst into something hard. I feel hot blood spreading under my scalp, then nothing more." Mimi Sepulveda's world revolves around partying with her supposed friends. Her comfortable life never left space for angels, demons, or gods, until one night a clandestine pool party turns deadly. Mimi's life hangs in the balance as she finds herself on a surreal out-of-body mission with a dead girl she's never met. Together, they must correct a tragic mistake which could obliterate the human race in less than a generation. After a glimpse of a terrifying future, she's willing to go to Hell and back to set things right - but will that be enough?

Black Mare Books presents twelve twisted tales from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, and A.B. Richards. In this Santa's sack of Christmas yarns, you'll find an array of monsters of all stripes. You may want to keep a lookout for a possibly rabid coyote when you stop to play with a dolly. Perhaps enjoy a little shopping before you head into the woods to fell a Christmas tree? Or maybe you've wanted to go on a holiday cruise? And whatever you do, don't look a gift bear in the mouth. And be warned: it's best to let sleeping babies lie.

Black Mare Books serves up some fun-sized treats from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, A.B. Richards, and Claire A. Murray. In this grab-bag of Halloween shorts, you'll find an assortment of killers and creeps. You may want to log off your Zoom meeting to play with the nice birdies. Perhaps kick back with a premium pizza before you go for a long walk in the dark woods? Or maybe you've wanted to run away to join the circus? Sounds like more fun than keeping a date with Death. But be warned: the monsters may not be who you think they are.

Coming home is murder.After twenty-five years in Homicide, freshly retired Detective Sergeant PC Donovan returns to her small hometown of Possumwood, Texas, when her aging mother breaks a hip. Somebody's got to take care of Mama's collection of rescue critters - a sassy donkey named Guinevere, with a hankerin' for the neighbor's prize-winning roses; Gwen's best bud, a handsome one-eyed jack called Arthur; and Hazel, the cantankerous three-legged goat. Taking a break from the 24/7 action of the big city, PC is ready to relax and paint landscapes. But while she may have quit murder, murder hasn't quit her. One of PC's former high school classmates, who became an almost-Hollywood celebrity, breezes back into town and turns up dead at the Azalea Manor Nursing Home during a Thursday night church service. Can PC figure out who the real killer is before the crime gets pinned on her down-and-out brother?

Join Smash and his friends in this fun-filled, action-packed activity book! Find your way through mazes, hunt for hidden words, and solve puzzles. There are even a few delicious recipes to keep you going strong. Grab a pencil and some crayons and have a smashing good time!

Love them or hate them, we've all had first dates. From the first flush of romance to the slamming of a door, nothing can capture - or repel - our hearts so fully. Do we swoon with desire? Hope for tenderness? Or does the first meeting shatter any chance of two souls connecting? In First Last Forever, each story follows the passionate, sometimes accidental rendezvous between two people as they fight to overcome the one obstacle between them and happiness - the disastrous first date. Will they end with a promise, a parting, or a pledge?

Space City 6 is a collection of short stories from the weird to the wonderful, all with a Houston flair. We begin with the birth of Houston in a mosquito-and alligator-people-infested swamp where a mermaid is intent on stopping human encroachment. Fast forward to the 1940's where we join a soldier and his new bride as they struggle with the challenges of separation due to World War II. We take a funny and fantastical turn with a Louisiana transplant who learns the hard way that jackalopes do exist. And they have a penchant for blood and hard liquor. And then we journey to a darker side of the city as we find out what happens when an unstable woman with a loaded gun wreaks havoc on an idyllic community. Follow us on another twist as we explore the ins and outs of discrimination - all the new professor wants is to fit in, but students and faculty shun her as readily as she shuns the light. What's a vampire to do? Finally, travel to the far future on a treasure hunt. The Houston tunnel systems are in ruin and a wealthy real estate tycoon wants to revitalize, but he soon discovers more than just real estate under the rubble. This collection is a must for Houstonians and others who love the city.

An unsolved murder. A long-vanished suspect. A city in the grip of a brutal serial killer. Homicide detective Quetzel Cazares is called out to investigate skeletal remains found in the roots of a lightning-blasted tree at the moldering Houston Astrodome. Could this be the key to solving the infamous Icebox Murders from 1965? Her notorious cold case gets pushed to the back burner when a particularly depraved killer starts leaving dismembered bodies scattered around Southeast Houston. Charles Rogers was a bright kid from a hardscrabble background. As a young Navy pilot in World War II, his small act of courage is rewarded by an extraordinary gift. But the gift curdles into a curse. Desperate to find a cure, he stumbles onto the trail of a sinister criminal ringleader whose penchant for monstrous violence haunts Charles' darkest nightmares. Two killers, separated by decades, connected by evil. One determined detective. Someone's got to lose. P.S. Don't forget to feed the cat.

"I start to open my mouth to yell, and water rushes in. I snap my lips together. I may as well be swimming in ink. I can't tell which way is up. Kicking my legs and flailing my arms, I launch myself headfirst into something hard. I feel hot blood spreading under my scalp, then nothing more." Mimi Sepulveda's world revolves around partying with her supposed friends. Her comfortable life never left space for angels, demons, or gods, until one night a clandestine pool party turns deadly. Mimi's life hangs in the balance as she finds herself on a surreal out-of-body mission with a dead girl she's never met. Together, they must correct a tragic mistake which could obliterate the human race in less than a generation. After a glimpse of a terrifying future, she's willing to go to Hell and back to set things right - but will that be enough?

Marti Keller has had nothing but trouble lately. Finally, something is going right - her budding romance is nearly perfect. But when a mysterious string of fatal accidents befalls a group of romance writers, Marti worries that her friend Belinda may be next. As the carefully laid trap of a vengeful demon snaps shut, the one man who can help Marti the most is the last one she can turn to. Plunged into a nightmare-haunted mystery, she races against the clock to save those she loves. But solving the puzzle might not be enough to save her.

"It was just a simple computer prank. How could I have known that it would almost get us all killed?" When sixteen year old Cai Peterson poses as an online troll to relieve the boredom after being grounded for drinking at a party, he tangles with a cyberstalker who's not only willing to make his virtual life miserable, but his real life as well. As Cai searches for the stalker, it seems like nearly everyone in his sleepy Texas town has something to hide. Surrounded by suspects, Cai has to navigate a shifting landscape of treachery and truth to uncover a hidden enemy before he and his family pay the ultimate price.

If Sarah Reeves was a faery instead of a human, it would be a whole lot easier for her to get what she wants: to ride Cheval Bayard in an elite competition; to earn a spot on the Mundane Intervention Team; and for Brendan Greenwood to like her. But Regan, her archrival at the stables is doing everything she can to steal Cheval Bayard out from under Sarah. There are more students than spaces for the Mundane Intervention Team, and competition is fierce. And Brendan inexplicably likes mean-girl Dahlia. It's enough to make Sarah wonder if she should leave the realm of Faerie and return to the Mundane world, where she might feel like less of a freak. After all, she seems to be the one person who is painfully ordinary in a place where everyone and everything is magic. But when she and her friends stumble upon a terrifying conspiracy, her humanity may be the only thing that can save both worlds.

"I didn't believe in ghosts, not until I became one." Schuyler Ramsey just wants to be like the other kids in school. Too bad she's dead. She haunts a farm in windswept western Ireland, along with some of its previous inhabitants. When she partially materializes in front of her sister at breakfast, she is propelled on a quest to stop a fake TV psychic and ghost hunter from visiting the farm and stirring up trouble. Along the way, she visits a famous pirate, helps a mermaid rescue a basking shark from fishermen, and encounters Nicniven, queen of the dark elphs. But Schuyler soon finds that the Haunted Planet television show is the least of her problems. As her world unravels, can she find the strength to save her sister from a monstrous terror?

Vigilante killers and dismembered corpses are all in a day's work for Houston Detective Quetzel Cazares. But when she rescues a hungry kitten at a particularly gruesome crime scene, her caseload takes a turn for the bizarre. Five short detective stories, served with a side of supernatural, take readers on an expedition into the darker side of human nature.

July in Houston, Texas, is far too hot for Frost Giants. But when a Valkyrie with an attitude shows up on Marti Keller's doorstep in the middle of summer, things take a turn for the polar. After Marti returned home from her ordeal at the hands of a notorious drug and human trafficker, she had expected her life to return to its normal placid state, maybe with the addition of a splash of romance. Instead, she finds she's hopped out of the frying pan and into the Arctic Circle, where she lands square in the middle of an ancient apocalyptic prophecy. Can a tiny tweak of the prophecy change the fate of the world? She'll find out, if she lives long enough to make it to Ragnoräk.

Marti Keller was married to the man of her dreams and had a satisfying career as an emergency room nurse. But a soul-shattering tragedy turns her world upside down, leaving her desperately clinging to the one precious thing left in her life. After her search for a work-at-home job leads her to rediscover her long-suppressed ability to communicate with ghosts, she encounters Spam, the restless spirit of a murder victim, who begs her to help bring his killer to justice. She agrees, but her life quickly spirals out of control. Even as she fears she is descending into madness, a mysterious stranger named Quinn steps in to catch her fall. He always seems to turn up just in the nick of time. It's almost...preternatural. In fact, the more she discovers, the more she finds that everything she thinks she knows is wrong. And that the worst monsters are usually hidden in plain sight.

Weak as a kitten. That's what the old-timers say, anyway. Houston Homicide Detective Quetzel Cazares believes that, too. So when she finds a scrawny little cat abandoned at a gruesome crime scene, she takes pity on him and adopts him. That decision just may save her life. Five stories. Five murders. One tiny, fluffy connection.

An unsolved murder. A long-vanished suspect. A city in the grip of a brutal serial killer. Homicide detective Quetzel Cazares is called out to investigate skeletal remains found in the roots of a lightning-blasted tree at the moldering Houston Astrodome. Could this be the key to solving the infamous Icebox Murders from 1965? Her notorious cold case gets pushed to the back burner when a particularly depraved killer starts leaving dismembered bodies scattered around Southeast Houston. Charles Rogers was a bright kid from a hardscrabble background. As a young Navy pilot in World War II, his small act of courage is rewarded by an extraordinary gift. But the gift curdles into a curse. Desperate to find a cure, he stumbles onto the trail of a sinister criminal ringleader whose penchant for monstrous violence haunts Charles' darkest nightmares. Two killers, separated by decades, connected by evil. One determined detective. Someone's got to lose. P.S. Don't forget to feed the cat.