A Whisper House Press Horror Anthology From the pages of Whisper Heights Independent School Panel's newsletter to the streets of a zombie-apocalypse'd hellscape, Year One is a quick and merciless jaunt through whatever counts as mundane to the poor sods who reside within its pages-those characters to whom we relate all too well. In the first of a planned series of yearly efforts, Whisper House Press has gathered in this short volume the exceptional work published on its websi

A Compilation of Stories, Poems, and Musings

An Adventure of Faith and Freedom

An Epic Fantasy Adventure for TTRPG Fans (Drakkaen Nakkla Book 1)

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From the fluorescent-lit boardroom to the desolate isolation of a lonely spacecraft, Dread Mondays collects stories transforming the abstraction of mundane repetition into tangible nightmares. Featuring Bram Stoker Award winners, 'best of' authors, and fresh voices from around the globe, this anthology, in three parts, exposes the horrors we working stiffs confront in pursuit of a paycheck. "Retail Hell" highlights some of the awful truths of customer service and its forced s

We invite readers of this extraordinary anthology of poetry to explore the contrasts and parallels within the works of two internationally acclaimed poets, one from the United States and the other from Saudi Arabia. Approximately four decades ago, they resided a mere 65 miles apart in Northern California, yet destiny conspired to keep their paths unlinked. One was Nasser Alshaikhahmed, a young man from Saudi Arabia pursuing his academic endeavors at Sonoma State University, w

This entertaining and informative picture book introduces the game of golf to your baby. Through simple explanations and well-crafted illustrations, John J. McBrearty will entertain both you and your baby with hours of enjoyment. This is an excellent way to introduce the wonderful game of golf to the youngest children. And remember, it is never too early to start learning the game of golf.

Unnerving, hilarious, grotesque, and emotionally gripping, this collection of social, psychological, and suburban horror expresses what disturbs us most about our experiences internally and interactions with the world around us-including with the HOA, our landlords, live-ins (human or otherwise), neighbors, or, in the end, our eternity with the undying ones. Costs of Living is an inclusive collection with stories from brand-new writers as well as old-hand award winners, inclu

Many of us commute daily to work or school. Often the trip is monotonous and uninspiring. One evening William Benchley finds his commute anything but boring. After leaving work at Cal State LA, he takes the Metrolink Express home. Looking forward to dinner with his wife, events soon spiral out of his control. Forced off the train at gunpoint, he is robbed of his ID and keys to the University. Left with nothing but questions, he struggles to make sense of it all. Benchley call

MaryBelle the cow loves her daily farmyard adventures with her best friends, Molly and Maggie—until one day, something magical happens! When the schoolchildren notice the unique shapes on her coat, MaryBelle becomes the star of the farm. But as the excitement fades, she realizes that being famous isn't as special as she thought. Join MaryBelle on this heartwarming journey to discover what truly makes her shine!

We often view hardship as something grim—just another obstacle to endure because “life happens,” right? But on a summer day in 2008, Kassidy Brewer faced the unimaginable: a life-altering event that no one could predict or prevent. It wasn’t caused by anyone—it was sudden, unrelenting, and beyond anyone’s control. Yet her story didn’t end that day. It began. Despite the overwhelming challenges she’s faced, Kassidy lives each day with intention, purpose, and grace—making the m

Turnaround to Victory follows the characters from The Turnaround and Turnaround at Sea as they navigate the challenges of marriage, parenthood, and career selection. Love scenes lead to jealousy, anger and kidnapping. Adjustments fuel the emotional conflicts and resolution.

The Advocate’s Quandary is book eighteen of The Advocate Series.

The Elegrian Legacy begins here—a gripping sci-fi adventure rich in high-stakes dilemmas, deep character bonds, and first-contact intrigue.

Secrets for a Successful Life Book 2

A Beginner’s guide to professional PODCASTING

Book Two: The Terror in the Wychwood

Two Poets from two different countries who have never met, but have crossed cultural borders to write a book of Epistolary poems together

It's 1867 and Chicago is a boomtown. Quinn Sinclair, the 22-year-old widow of a Union soldier, has been cheated out of her share of her husband's estate by her Irish-hating in-laws. She's had some training in the Female Bureau of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and wants to start her own detective agency. Gabe Garnick, an ex-Confederate POW with no family to return home to, joins Quinn to form the Garnick & Paschal Detective Agency. She uses the name Mrs. Paschal professionall

Writers and readers are slaves to fate, chance, queens and kings, and desperate people, where poison, war, unjustness, and sickness dwell. Nine Transcendent Authors have taken this paraphrase of John Donne to heart and created nine distinct stories that touch on fate in all its manifestations. A forever long hospital corridor, a WWII castle under siege, a missing male member, visions of alternate futures, an Archangel's promise, gay love and a horrible war, the passion of ali

Modrog Protectors Book 1

Veterans' Survival Guide - Volume 1

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It’s about a kid that grew up in New Jersey around 1930. He quickly learned how easy it was to be a gang leader, but at what a cost. He reluctantly went into the U.S. Army, and after a while, he liked it. After much specialized training, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and reported to the War Department, which ultimately became the Pentagon. He was given small assignments to fix problems and get information for the Chief of Staff. As time went on, his assignments became mor

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Claire meets Dean & Jacob Brothers Dean and Jacob just wanted to find out what their Grandpop was doing on the golf course. Undenounced to Grandpop, the brothers followed Grandpop as he golfed his heart’s content. Until it happened! Dean and Jacob were confronted by a wild beast on the golf course! They had nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Would this creature try to harm the brothers? It turns out that the creature was a mild-mannered dog named Claire, the Magic Dog. Claire i

The Advocate’s Quandary is book seventeen of The Advocate Series. Join Sabre and JP as they solve the advocate's quandary.

Colonel Fitzwilliam travels from Pemberley to Dublin in pursuit of a woman who has sworn to never marry. The Honourable Miss Catherine Carteret is plain looking, aloof, and wealthy; she uses these qualities to avoid suitors and focus on her passion for ancient languages, history, and antiquities. His arrival kindles the hopes of Viscount Dalrymple, and family, that she will relent and marry the eligible colonel. To earn her favour, he embarks on a journey to uncover the histo

On a stormy weekend in Cedar City, Utah, seven writers of diverse backgrounds came together to produce the first RoHo Retreat Collaboration, Tricks & Treats: A Romance and Horror Microfiction Anthology. Assembled by editors at Whisper House Press and Collective Tales Publishing, this collection blends the dark and the delightful, offering bite-sized tales of love, loss, and the supernatural.

Steve Capone, Jr. shares three of his previously unpublished works from the last half decade or so. They are a bit odd. Wonder what it might have been like to see Jesus push a kid off a roof? Why an upstanding young woman might be breaking into a thrift shop after hours? Or what a man earning his million-miler recognition might have sacrificed to earn such high esteem? Three shorts answer these questions, at least in the mind of their author.

A cost for every action, and a price for every deed. The Historical Writers’ Forum proudly presents seven stories of Crime and Punishment, from across the ages. From an anchoress to a war hero; from Italy to Missouri; this anthology has a story for everyone. Included stories are: The Ignoble Defence by Virginia Crow Agatha’s Eyes by Rachel Aanstad A Pact Fulfilled by Eleanor Swift-Hook Carte de Viste by Ronan Beckman A Dish Served Cold by Brenda W. Clough Shadows of the Adria

When an Italian bride witnesses an accidental death three days before her Christmas Eve wedding, can she ferret out if the victim fell by accident or by design before her Castle of Love wedding turns into happily-never-after? Padua, Italy 1897. Upon arriving at her fiancé's ancestral home, Renata Bombonatti witnesses a man falling from the castle's tower to his death. But suspicion is cast when the body vanishes. Add to that, her fiancé Placido has gone missing, her parents a

For fans of “The Lottery” and The Hunger Games, this novel set in a small town with a sinister tradition is chilling in the best possible way. Welcome to Curdle Creek, a place just dying to make you feel at home. Osira, a forty-five-year-old widow, is an obedient follower of the strict conventions of Curdle Creek, an all-Black town in rural America stuck in the past and governed by a tradition of ominous rituals. Osira is considered blessed, but her luck changes when her chil

If you are looking for inspiration, this book is for you! On the following pages, Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty presents selections of his original inspirational quotations, book synopses, book reviews, and book BLURBS. What makes this literature different is that they are all original creations from a retired career military officer who possesses worldly insights that few of us could ever achieve or even imagine. It is a foregone conclusion that you cannot help but be inspir

Lance Tallbear Book 2 The Sonoran Desert of Arizona becomes the resting place for the rotting body of an undercover FBI agent. Smuggling drugs and illegals across the border has become a game with no rules. It’s a treacherous place where fools and losers often pay with their lives. It’s a play board filled with ruthless players whose hearts are as cold as the gold they pursue. Brad Hanley, FBI Director of Border control, fears there is a traitor in his task force and turns to

Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes from Temecula Valley is Book 2 of a two-volume anthology. Thematically set in the bucolic Temecula Valley area of Southern California, this compilation of multi-genre short stories are paired with full-color illustrations by local artists. While showcasing the prodigious talent of over thirty Temecula Valley creatives, this book also reveals more: visions of history and ghost stories, the desperation and desires of today's inhabitants, and even

How do you publish a book? That is the $10 million question, and we could literally have the $10 million answer within these pages. What will you take away from this book? My theories have proven themselves with an accomplished track record. I want to share that knowledge with you. In this book, I discuss what I did on the road to writing and publishing my first book, my second book, my third book, and so forth. My simple yet effective secrets to literary success are discusse

AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF MARRIAGE, HE LEFT HER WITH NOTHING BUT LOSS & BETRAYAL Lisa Montgomery thought her marriage a happy one, but after her husband succumbs to a fatal illness, she discovers his secret post office box. BEYOND the ABYSS shares a widow's struggle through loss, betrayal, and bitterness. In her search for answers, she finds something unexpected and unwanted - a growing attraction to a retired fire chief. When he pursues her with a passion that melts her icy

A Collection of Poems by A Passionate Heart

Tommy Turtle loves his daily walks, but begins to feel like they’re missing something… Speed! One day, he finds an old skateboard, and all his dreams come true—or so he thinks. Tommy whizzes by Rabbit, who was once much faster than him! But he also zooms by the friends and neighbors he used to stop and talk with. While he loves speeding through the streets, Tommy begins to realize he misses his old way of life. Join along with Tommy Turtle on this ride, and discover the true

Chronicles of Xandavier Book 1

The Advocate's Phantom is Book 16 of The Advocate Series. Join Sabre and JP as they solve the mystery of the phantom crime.

Detectives Garnick & Paschal take on big trouble when the most celebrated author in the world hires them to recover his stolen diary. Charles Dickens' 1867 American reading tour is about to begin. Dickens mania has gripped the country, but the author is filled with dread. Fearing blackmail or worse - the loss of his readers' love and admiration - if his secrets are revealed, he sneaks away to Chicago where he believes the thief has absconded with his diary. Detective Quinn Pa

From Military History and Leadership, to How to Write and Get Published on Amazon, or Learning the Golf Swing, John has become a literary powerhouse. Over the last several years, John J. McBrearty has published ten books on Amazon. The incredible interest in his work inspired him to create this publication. This is a “one-stop-shop” for everything pertaining to John’s literary work. In this manuscript, John presents his brief synopses, book covers, standard synopses, book rev

A Guide for Beginning Writers What will you take away from this book? If you read, study, and follow the methods prescribed in this book, you WILL develop into a writer. Through the use of my simple, yet effective, writing exercises, along with a little effort on your part, you can be up and running as a writer in no time. From the author of ARMY VALUES, LEADERSHIP LESSONS, "From Operation Iraqi Freedom", COMBAT JOURNAL, COMBAT ESSAYS, AMERICAN HISTORY, "A Veteran's Perspecti

Book One: The Trapper and the Missing Spy

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