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“Mandragora” – by H. D. Greaves

What schemes are hatched when a young and wealthy dandy is tempted by his mischievous servant with the possibility of a lecherous conquest in Florence? A barren wife, flea-bitten partners in crime and the eventual culmination in a drink of … Continue reading

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“Noah’s Ark” – by Andrew J. Morgan

Alex Latham is hiding – from what, he doesn’t understand. Why – he doesn’t know. The streets are empty, but still dangerous and time seems to be running out, for him and for the Ark. The world of Noah’s Ark … Continue reading

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“Snow Burn” – by Joel Arnold

Two boys decide to have a mini-adventure, camping overnight in the nearby woods. But when an unexpected blizzard hampers them and they find something in the woods, this might be an adventure that ends in disaster. Snow Burn is a … Continue reading

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“Head of Words” – by Chris Ward

With thirteen in a single bedroom apartment things can get a little cozy, especially when each resident has a decidedly singular character. But this suits Dan just fine – that is, until a crisis leaves him bewildered and alone. Head … Continue reading

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“The Takers” – by R. W. Ridley

The secret is not to let them know you’re aware of them. Keep quiet. Keep moving. And whatever you do, don’t speak their name.  The Takers is set in a contemporary Earth which has somehow been invaded by creatures that … Continue reading

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“The Pretty Gentleman” – by Max Fincher

He sits in his cell, scribbling notes and awaiting his fate. How did he get here? Is his real crime that he loved the wrong person? Initially written as a memoir while waiting to be executed, George Rowlands’ is less … Continue reading

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“Sugar & Spice” – by Saffina Desforges

A child is dead, a grieving mother is looking for answers – and the killing has just begun. Sugar & Spice is inspired by the true story of Scottish serial killer, Robert Black, who killed a number of young girls … Continue reading

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“Game of Souls” – by Terry C Simpson

As he watches the accursed Day of Accolades take away more children from the Smear, Keedar promises that one day he’ll stop the nobles’ exploitation of the under classes. On the same day, he encounters Winslow, a noble risking the … Continue reading

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“Pale Queen’s Courtyard” – by Marcin Wrona

The Hounds have picked up a scent and this time it might bring them face-to-face with the Pale Queen. Previously, I have reviewed Marcin Wrona’s novel The Whitechapel Gambit, a steam/clockpunk offering with an imaginative setting (check my review here). … Continue reading

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“Under the Looking Glass” – by Alisa Tangredi

There is a crime. Of that we are certain. But we are not so sure of the place and time. Follow Maura through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole as we try to piece together reality from fantasy. … Continue reading

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