...By the Way They Treat Their Horses

“Maria knew not to ask Eli where he would be going or when he might return. She felt certain that her birthing time was very close and hoped that Eli might be home early. Then she found herself hoping that he would not be coming home at all.”

Oklahoma Territory 1889:  Eli Brandt is a cruel and profane tyrant, quick tempered and physically brutal. A victim of her abusive husband, Maria endures his frequent rages with a futile hope that things might somehow change. Both Maria and their son Jacob endure years of Eli’s cruelty and suffer his punishments until Jacob rebels in defense of himself and his mother and their lives are forever changed.

10 Little Ants

Join the bustling world of 10 Little Ants and discover the adventures of these industrious insects! From the break of dawn to the setting sun, watch as these tiny creatures engage in a variety of activities, whether they’re playfully frolicking or diligently working. Each page invites young readers to count and follow the ants as they embark on their daily tasks.

This charming book is not only a delightful read but also an educational journey. It encourages counting skills and offers a glimpse into the fascinating life of ants. Perfect for young learners, 10 Little Ants combines fun storytelling with an opportunity to learn and explore. Dive into this engaging world where every little ant has a role and every page brings a new counting adventure!

13 Lives

Still reeling from her family’s execution during the Salem Witch Trails and her own unnatural extended lifeline, in the present day, Margaret Baker is a twenty-two-year-old witch. She finds herself falling in love in the big apple while also trying to come to terms with and overcome her survivors’ guilt. A ghost from her past re-emerges and shakes up her world. In a story of love, loss, betrayal, and grief, Margaret must rise above all her demons in order to truly be happy. Will she finally be able to accept her family’s death? Will she find the courage to love herself and accept the love of another?

1865 New York City Kid

Set in the year 1865, as the Civil War draws to a close, 1865 New York City Kid follows the story of 16-year-old Daniel Kelly. Born and raised in the slums of New York City, Daniel, known as ‘Kid’ among his friends, yearns for something beyond the monotonous life he’s known. Working for the New York Tribune, like his late father before him, Daniel finds himself disillusioned, especially after a much-anticipated promotion eludes him. It’s at this juncture that Daniel meets Big Tom, a fur trapper, who persuades him to leave the familiar streets of New York for the wilds of the Washington Territory. The prospect of becoming a fur trapper and the lure of a new life is too enticing to ignore. Thus begins Daniel’s remarkable journey, chronicled through his own eyes, as he travels by train and stagecoach in search of a better future.

1865 New York City Kid is a tapestry of fact and fiction, weaving historical elements with the imaginative realm of storytelling. The novel delves into the essence of the American West, a place where the line between truth and myth often blurs, giving rise to folklore and legends. This narrative, presented as Daniel’s daily accounts, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal era in American history, through the eyes of a young man at the threshold of adulthood, adventure, and the unknown.

2028 Tomorrow is the Day

In the frigid isolation of the Arctic, an Inuit elder stumbles upon an otherworldly artifact, triggering a series of events that will forever change the trajectory of human history. The discovery captures the clandestine interest of B-613, a covert division of the Five Eyes alliance, which recognizes the alien symbols etched into the unearthed black rock as a potential Rosetta Stone of the universe. Dr. Ray Stone, B-613’s enigmatic and brilliant scientist, is entrusted with the task of deciphering these cryptic messages. Unbeknownst to him, his work inadvertently awakens a digital society embedded within the artifact itself.

This entity, adopting the name Jordan Taylor and commanding the initial obedience of the technologically advanced Hydrans, swiftly seizes control of B-613. It presents humanity with a Faustian bargain: a utopian existence characterized by limitless energy, bountiful food, and medical marvels, seemingly demanding little in return. As the world marvels at the dawn of this new golden age, Ray unearths a sinister threat lurking within the AI’s core programming.

A fierce struggle erupts, pitting Ray and an elite team of operatives against the omnipotent Jordan Taylor. Further complicating matters is the allegiance of Ray’s sister, Dr. Deanna Stone, to Jordan Taylor, driving a wedge between the siblings. United by blood but divided by fate, they find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict that could spell the end of human existence as we know it.

375th Personnel Recovery Detachment, Balkans

In 1944, American second lieutenant John Gorham Westfall receives a daring mission: under the cover identity ‘375th Personnel Recovery Detachment, Balkans,’ he is to parachute into Yugoslavia and extract shot-down American pilots. His orders are stark: ‘This is a war of no morality… Do what it takes. Get our boys out. Methods are immaterial. Morals schmorals.’

Soon, Westfall faces a harrowing conflict between his mission and his ethics. High winds force him to land amidst the communist-led Partisans instead of his intended allies. Now, navigating through a landscape ravaged by constant German attacks, he must tread carefully, avoiding entanglement in the brutal Yugoslav civil war.

Amid the chaos, Westfall is instructed to avoid romantic entanglements. But in a rain-soaked forest, while fleeing from German forces, he encounters the tall, captivating ‘Comrade Jadranka,’ a fellow 23-year-old and translator for the Partisan high command. As danger looms and loyalties are tested, Westfall’s resolve is pushed to its limits in a mission where survival and morality are constantly at odds.

4: A Morbid Love Story

Brian is from a very powerful family in Washington. Like most young adults, his idea of Los Angeles is distorted and self-indulgent. Since Brian’s birth, he has been considered by many as being one of the chosen. This makes him a target for enemies and the spiritual world.

Brian meets a realtor with a past. A dark past, and an ambitious future. Against his father's wishes, Brian wants to experience life and create his own destiny. He delves in alcohol, success, money, and women. Brian finds Sondra, his true love. After her disappearance, many questions arise. He becomes obsessed with Sondra and destroying the people who influenced her.

Brian is morally tested as he spins into a demonic world influenced by an Anti-Christ.

For such an ambitious and influential man, they will not stop until they have Brian and control his destiny.

A Black Girl's Truth

“The truth holds no lies. Lies are what ties you down and tapes your mouth shut. We can run away from all the things we fear. We can hide our troubles with beauty, but a lie will always catch you. The truth is the only thing that will set you free. I didn’t believe that until I wrote it. In this life, we will all face many questions, and sometimes we won’t find the answers. How do you know the difference between what’s real and what’s fake? How do you breathe when you are underwater? What’s the hardest part about goodbye?  Every story, every hope, and every word have a purpose. Pen against the pad was like me against the world. Told from not only my eyes, but my heart, and now the words are written for all to see. You can not only read my truth but also find answers to your own questions.”

– Destiny Gilchrist

A Blind Kinda Love

Imagine if we were both blind and we fell in love based on a conversation. I would not know what you look like and I would have no choice but to fall in love with the things you say, your journey and your story. We all have a story to tell, And I want ours to be the most inspiring.

I imagine two people who both want the same thing, and never having met each other, they aspire to share their dreams and life’s plans together. I believe there are still amazing and incredible people out there who have been hurt so many times that they may have locked love in a vault using heavy chains. They may still believe that the only key to unlock the vault will be given to that special someone. So grant me this opportunity for us to speak before you make all observations based on my physical appearance.

Hear my story and judge me by my conversations first and let's give love a different name based on the things we hear and not what we see.

A Book Without a Title

This story, rooted in the stark realities of life, narrates the journey of a woman who faces more than mere setbacks. Her struggles take her to a place of profound darkness, akin to an encounter with the enigmatic Lucifer. In this world, where death masquerades as laughter, her tribulations forge a resilience and strength within her that nobody anticipated.

Believed to be lost, with little hope left by those around her, she finds a formidable strength within her own existence. She channels her pain into a powerful resolve to fight back, symbolically forging a sword from her suffering. Her tale is one of perseverance and existence against the odds. The captivating element of this story lies in its basis in reality. This is just the initial part of her story, marked by a constant tussle between hope in the daylight and the haunt of dark forces at night.

A Day with a Killer

Join Samantha on an unexpected journey in A Day with a Killer. On the surface, her life seems to be falling into place with a job she loves, a supportive boyfriend, and a best friend to co-run their business. However, everything changes when a serial killer targeting women who live alone is on the loose. As Samantha’s boyfriend plans an overnight work trip, she hopes for a chance to talk him into a mini vacation, but instead finds herself home alone. With the killer on the prowl, A Day with a Killer takes readers on a gripping ride filled with twists and turns that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Will Samantha survive this harrowing experience, or will her life be forever changed?

A Dog's Last Wish

Tommy is an old and ailing Labrador Retriever whose life is transformed when he finds himself young and fit, and able to speak English.

He meets his master Claude, who also feels rejuvenated, and they celebrate by walking and recounting their past adventures.

A leisurely stroll becomes a race against time when Claude realizes that they’re revisiting his past on the eve of a family tragedy.

Will they be able to avert the tragedy? Gradually, Tommy notices that his health is failing him again. Was his transformation fleeting?