Genres : Literary Fiction

The Ahmed and Sarah stories I have shared within you, my dear reader, reflect the importance of taking chances, following our instincts, and embracing the unexpected. Each tale serves as a beautiful reminder of the profound impact a single night in Dubai can have on the course of our lives. From chance encounters under shimmering city lights to mesmerizing conversations held in secret hideaways, Dubai has the ability to unlock the deepest recesses of our hearts. It is often in...

The Vietnam War ended decades ago, but its heroes are still here. They are as diverse as America itself, but all of them have key things in common: love for their country, love for their families, and love for that greatest of vintages, Chianti. A young boy learns the truth of his father's service in Vietnam. An imposed tour in Vietnam separates two young lovers. A survivor of Ia Drang Valley contemplates ending his life right before Christmas.A charismatic, but...

One morning, Nairb was roused from sleep by his coworker honking their car horn when they pulled up to take him to work. At the office, he finds himself in a series of strange circumstances. He was bewildered, and eventually explained his experiences to Grace, his wife.

Amidst the psychedelic haze and sexual revolution of Southern California in the Sixties, a young soul navigates the edge of innocence and self-discovery. In the sun-soaked dream of 1960s Southern California, "A Map of the Edge" tells the poignant coming-of-age story of 15-year-old Rick, grappling with family secrets, heartache, and the treacherous underbelly of the counterculture. Abandoned by his mother and trapped in an abusive household, Rick uncovers the truth about his siblings' parentage, shattering his already fragile world. Rick's...

"A trim yet potent tale." - Kirkus Reviews.  A close-knit Creole farming family from the bucolic countryside hamlet of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is upended by tragedy, and forced to relocate to the rough and tumble streets of Newark, New Jersey. “Roe’s moving, character-driven book is compelling, well written, and decorated throughout with authentic Southern Creole vernacular, which creates a distinctively unique tone and atmosphere…spirited, captivating characters to behold…charming anecdotes and humorous country-folk foibles…an impressive work.” – Kirkus Reviews

"A powerful, gritty, and exquisitely written anthology —not to be missed." – J. Miller, Reader's FavoriteThailand. The Congo. Greece. Spain. America…Four continents and forty-plus years in the making.The Man Who Screams at Nightfall is a landmark collection of short stories depicting a young man on a classic voyage of self-discovery, wandering the earth in search of some purpose in life.From childhood to parenthood and everything in between—these tales are raw and unflinching; at other times, poignant and moving.Get ready for a...

"F*** My Brain!" is a humorous and relatable book aimed at a young audience. The book delves into themes of belonging, society, and alienation, capturing the challenges of growing up between two cultures. Told with a lighthearted and engaging tone, the book explores the experiences of being a minority in a different country. Through easy-to-read narratives infused with humor, "F*** My Brain!" offers an insightful and entertaining journey for readers, as they navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, and cultural...

'Once When We Were Human' is a dystopian thriller like Animal Farm that looks at the dangers of fascism.In this novella, ‘Once When We Were Human’ the world has been divided into Dogs and Wolves. The powerless and the powerful. Unlike other dystopian tales of totalitarian governments imposed on society. The oppressive measures have been voted in by an apathetic mass excepting their fate and the destiny offered by their masters. 'Once When We Were Human' is a dystopian story...

Avram Davidson was one of the great original American writers of the 20th century. He was erudite, cranky, Jewish, wildly creative, and sold most of his wonderful stories to pulp magazines. They are wonderful. Now his estate and his friends have brought together a definitive collection of his finest work, each story introduced by an SF luminary. This is a volume every lover of fantasy will need to own.Introductions or afterwords by:URSULA K. LE GUINRAY BRADBURYROBERT SILVERBERGDAMON KNIGHTGENE WOLFEPOUL ANDERSON...

 When naïve freshman Jessica Turner is warned by her militant father no dating allowed, she begins a secret relationship with intelligent but troubled Paul Peterson. They make a decision that changes their lives and their unborn child forever. As an adult, Jessica discovers that she must rectify her past to live in the present.