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No heroes. Just hard truths dressed in strange clothing.

A farm boy discovers a mermaid in the family pond—one who grants wishes with unsettling precision. A vampire cruises the backroads in a luxury RV. A bard finds punk rock through a magical glass and ignites a cultural revolution. In Mad Tapestry, the familiar is only strange once.

This is the bastard child of bedtime stories and broken televisions. A collection of twelve darkly funny, deeply unsettling tales where fairy tales curdle, futures collapse, and magic comes with consequences.

For readers who like their fiction sharp, skewed, and a little bit feral.

Asheville author Rebecca Wells Phillips created the pseudonym Rachel Bleu during a dream she had one night. Having always lived her own life for others, her protagonist, Sally Renee Grace, followed societal norms and her religious upbringing to create her own reality. Never flinching, she decided to play it safe rather than follow the desires of her heart. Join Sally as she discovers her authentic self and learns that true love has no boundaries.Asheville author Rebecca Wells Phillips created the pseudonym Rachel Bleu during a dream she had one night. Having always lived her own life for others, her protagonist, Sally Renee Grace, followed societal norms and her religious upbringing to creat...

 Mildred Petrie retired from a long career as a meter maid. Her husband died, and his secrets changed everything. Alone, broke, and desperate, she walks to the Ivory Winds Casino and takes the first job they offer: undercover security. Mildred roams the gaming floor fighting crime and helping those who need her, dressed in disguise and sensible shoes.    

Synopsis: “When the Earth Died”“When the Earth Died” is a narrative that follows the lives of Orson and Niles in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world (2049), where the world has been ravaged by fires, environmental collapse, societal breakdown, climate change, and disease, which have drastically altered life on Earth. The story explores themes of survival, loss, hope, the human condition, and the existence (or the absence) of God. It explores themes of environmental destruction and human responsibility. Orson, Niles, Ciara and her son Kolten, struggle to survive this harsh new reality. ​They build a shelter, grow food, and navigate the dangers posed by both nature and human thr...

In the heart of historic Exeter, Detective Inspector Whipton Barton is called to investigate the mysterious death of Dr Evelyn Merton, a brilliant historian found dead in the Cathedral’s Chapter House. ​ As Barton delves into the world of ancient manuscripts and academic rivalries, he uncovers a web of obsession and betrayal, and a chilling hoax. ​ With the help of his team and the insights of those closest to Evelyn, Barton must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. The Antiquarian is a gripping cosy mystery where history isn’t just a passion – it’s a deadly force."I really enjoyed the story, the beautiful setting, and the characters - and I take my hat off to you r...

❄️ A Dark Retelling of Beauty and the Beast – Where Death and Life Must Unite to End an Eternal Winter.She runs from me...But I will always find her.I am Death, a knight bound to the shadows, cursed to roam this world as a skeletal husk of the man I once was. I cannot be killed. I cannot feel warmth. And with my curse, the land has withered beneath an eternal winter. No mortal can touch me and live…Until Linora Beckett.She touched me and survived.Now, I must betray my queen, chase my temptress across the kingdom, and defend her from those who would see her destroyed. But winning her heart? That is the greatest battle of all.✨ His despicable manners reflect his soul… but our union...

Adam Kincaid never expected to become a single father overnight. When his infant daughter, Lilly, is left in his care, Adam turns to his best friend, Bree Taylor, for help. Bree, still grieving the loss of her fiancé, agrees to a marriage of convenience to give Lilly the family she deserves.But as Adam and Bree navigate their unexpected roles, sparks of something deeper ignite between them. Just as they begin to hope for a future together, a ruthless rival sets their sights on Adam, threatening not only his business but the fragile new bond they’re building. With love and their family at stake, Adam and Bree must confront the danger—and their own fears—before they lose everything.Trop...

A grisly discovery by binmen on their round. A woman leaves her place of work but fails to arrive home. Is there a serial killer on the loose? Detective Inspector Miles Davies and his team need to find out.

But with the Chief Constable urging Davies to come up with a way to get bored youngsters off the streets and the media eager for headline news, time is running out.

Does a local basketball club hold the key? And how many more lives will be lost before Davies can make an arrest? The answers will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Tom Bradley, recovering from a stroke, discovers a new, inner self who can also hear the thoughts of others in close proximity. In the park where he exercises daily, he overhears a robbery plot and reports it to the police.The plotters are arrested and the drug gang’s profits, over two hundred thousand pounds, are impounded. The gang’s boss, K, threatens to snatch Tom’s wife, if Tom does not return the cash and Tricia is kidnapped as insurance. The villain escapes with the cash when the police botch an arrest attempt without identifying Tricia’s location. He flees to France but is arrested at the Channel Tunnel and returned into police custody, without the cash.Tom is allowed to inte...

They vanished without a trace. Left behind broken souls. Now they’re back—more brutal than ever.The media calls them The Merciless Duo. Their victims are technically alive—but trapped in a waking nightmare no doctor can cure.After a year of silence, the terror begins again. A new wave of sadistic attacks grips the nation in fear. People are on edge. No one feels safe.Detective Chief Inspector Mugo leads the hunt. But every clue pulls him deeper into a labyrinth of violence and psychological torment. And when one of his own agents becomes the next target, the truth hits hard:The Duo don’t torture for pleasure. They have a message. And it’s only just begun.Brutal. Unrelenting. Unforg...

An 8-year-old girl vanished 100 years ago. Her name was Sophie. Where did she go? We find her photo hidden in the chimney of our old Sydney house. Now we begin a new search to discover this long-lost child. We discover a family connection going back over 5 generations. Then at last we find the vital clue.

Alex Colton is a young, idealistic recent college graduate, received an incredible career opportunity at boutique asset management firm Carrington Capital Partners. After the death of the chief executive officer, the leading CEO candidate creates a toxic security threatening to upend and possibly bankrupt the whole financial system. Through the help of the deceased CEO’s family and the company receptionist Lynda, Alex battles through corporate and political intrigue, along with learning secrets about himself and how he is personally and professionally linked to the ongoing saga regarding him, his family, and his place with his employer.