King of Hearts Backstage Boys Book 1 by Jennifer Stevenson What went before: Stagehand King Dave has been disrespected by his ex-wife with the aid of a can of orange spray paint. Nadine, a preacher’s daughter, was the only witness. … Continue reading
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Ardent Forest by Nancy Jane Moore The young women approached the box to pay their respects to the Governor. “Daddy,” Cecily said. “Governor,” said Rosa, wondering exactly when she had stopped calling him “Papa Guy.” “Daughter,” said the Governor, beaming … Continue reading
Wild Card Run by Sara Stamey My uneasiness had blossomed into a case of screaming nerves, understandable considering the data I’d just seen. I rose and paced the control room, lights flashing across me from the rod, tremor roaring through … Continue reading
Walking on Sunshine Slacker Demons Book Four by Jennifer Stevenson Yoni I’m afraid of heights. There’s nothing I can do about it. If it’s only getting on a plane, I can take drugs, but in my position, when I tour … Continue reading
Danny by Steven Harper Mom’s in her ignore phase again, and today I biked around the lake to Uncle Zack’s. He makes his living from a little cluster of cottages he owns on Lake Trick. In the summer he rents … Continue reading
A Hinky Taste of You Hinky Chicago Book 5 by Jennifer Stevenson I’m on my third lap in a power jam, skating nine second laps, I mean, I am in the zone, and Fist Kist of all people comes out … Continue reading
Nimuë’s Tale by Madeleine Robins from the BVC anthology, Beyond Grimm edited by Deborah J. Ross and Phyllis Irene Radford One who plays with time barely notices its passing. The green of the forest trembled on the verge of autumn … Continue reading
The Hinky Genie Lamp Hinky Chicago Book 4 by Jennifer Stevenson Inside the cavernous room, women in tights jogged around an oval track taped on the concrete. A set of cheap metal bleachers sat on one side. Jewel and Randy … Continue reading
Dominions Book 2 of The Bladesmith by James A. Burton The Goddess Mel sat in lotus, meditating, callused brown feet tucked up on lean sinewy brown thighs. The goddess of the mountain winds did not focus on the Wheel of … Continue reading
The Hinky Bearskin Rug Hinky Chicago Book 3 by Jennifer Stevenson Clay and Randy met Jewel and Ed in the basement of the Kraft Building. “What is this place?” Randy said. Jewel never came down here. The basement was a … Continue reading