Today, at the centre of our galaxy, dwell small colonies of a most extraordinary species – humans. Snatched from planet earth by slave traders they have a habit of escaping and finding more of their own kind. Now their unique qualities have begun changing the course of galactic history. Fourteen-year-old Mervyn Bright possesses no special powers or advantages. He has courage, tenacity, and three close friends from the Space Academy: Loren, a brilliant but despised out-worlder, Tarun, heir to a once-powerful dynasty, and Aurora, niece to the embattled Patriarch. Together they make a formidable team.

"As I sat on the toilet, I realized how badass I was being. First of all, I (kind of) broke into Walmart; Second, I was (kind of) plotting to steal toilet paper; and third, I was doing all this while a hurricane was brewing outside." Ellie wanted a quick trip to Walmart to buy some toilet paper for her mom. A minute in, a minute out. Instead, she got locked in. With her secret love, of course.

Video Games have been taken to the next level. DIVE software allows players to be completely immersed in the action. Vann and his friends are top level players of the popular game Final Fable. But when he suddenly finds himself trapped in a dungeon where the danger is all to real, he realizes the game has been forever changed for him. In this game, you only have one life...your own.

Justin Bieber goes to Hogwarts.

Teaser for a new novel! A combat engineer travels to a new world and tries to save it.

For twenty-five years, L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest has discovered and nurtured a steady stream of new authors who have changed the face of SF. Chosen by an impressive panel of judges drawn from the biggest names in the genre, taught at a remarkable week-long workshop, and celebrated at world-class venues such as the Kennedy Space Center, the United Nations and the Science Fiction Museum, Contest winners are given the best possible foundation for a long-standing writing career. Filled with more than a thousand spectacular images, interspersed with over one hundred success stories and testimonials, this book celebrates the first quarter century of Writers of the Future. This is truly the gold standard of SF awards. For more info, please visit: http://www.writersofthefuture.com/

Rayne Craven is a human girl in an all vampire academy and, while all of her classmates (and even her instructors) are vampires that want to convert her, she is insistent upon staying that way; human. Then she meets someone who makes her life feel complete, a man who isn't obsessed with stopping her heart, even though his ceased in beating years upon years ago. Her resolve waivers and the questions become prevalent... Will she succeed in keeping her humanity? Or will she give in and be turned?

Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.

There once was a supermarket in a small country town that was known for its friendly service and the staff were all real close. One night, a group of employees were asked to work an overnight shift to prepare for the large day ahead of them... Christmas Eve. Everything seemed fine until the power went out. The backup generator kicked in, supplying power to give the workers some light. But, without reason, a man made an attempt to break in, but found that there were several workers busying themselves with the tasks at hand. The man then found a new motive... kill them all. As they run for their lives, who will make it out... and who will be the next victim?