The year is 2050, and the world is a shadow of what it once was. On December 31st, 2049, a massive asteroid struck Earth, unleashing devastation on an unimaginable scale. The collision engulfed the planet in flames, erasing entire cities and wiping out 80% of all living beings. Once-vibrant landscapes have turned to barren wastelands, and the remnants of humanity are scattered and struggling to survive in the aftermath of the cataclysm. What remains is a harsh and unforgiving world where survival comes at a cost, and trust is a luxury few can afford. The story follows 11 Smith, a man who awakens on January 9th, 2050, in the center of a massive crater-the impact site of the asteroid. Disoriented and alone, he discovers that the Earth is now a desolate wasteland, filled with dangers both seen and unseen. As he begins his journey, 11 encounters allies like 24, 42, 22, and 12, each with their own burdens to bear. Together, they uncover the truth about the asteroid and its far-reaching consequences. But lurking in the shadows is 3, a powerful and enigmatic adversary determined to control what's left of humanity. Joined by the ruthless 41 and 48, 3 will stop at nothing to achieve dominance in this shattered new world. *NOTE* Everyone is mortal in "Death Stranding." Meaning anyone can die.

Step into the extraordinary world of Kaylin R. Boyd, where the boundaries of reality blur and the magic of the everyday comes alive. In this collection, Boyd showcases her unique voice and imaginative storytelling. From the haunting echoes of childhood memories to the surreal landscapes of daydreams, each story and essay invites readers to explore the depths of human emotion and the mysteries that lie beneath the surface. Encounter a reclusive artist whose creations take on a life of their own, a small-town legend that unravels the fabric of community, and a journey through the labyrinth of self-discovery that reveals the magic hidden in the mundane. With a blend of fantasy and introspection, Boyd's writing resonates with anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond the ordinary.

Carolyn lives with her mother and sister on a farm on the outskirts of a dangerous forest. It is rumoured that monsters live within. Monsters that eat people. The three women try their best to keep themselves safe-unsuccessfully. One night, one of these monsters smashes into their home and they run for their lives. The monster catches Carolyn and drags her to his cave. She expects to be murdered and eaten. Instead, he keeps her alive for another purpose. One that confuses him as much as revolts her. No matter what he says, she cannot, will not, be his mate. No matter how good he smells. No matter how amazing he feels. No matter how much she starts to yearn for human flesh ...

Jordana arrives at a small town called Pietrofalls, where everyone knows everyone. She befriends a barkeep who is mysteriously killed the night they meet. The barkeep's death seems to have been caused by a wild animal, but there might be something more to it. More people in town start dying in mysterious ways, and Jordana seems suspicious to the townspeople. Jordana has to solve the murders before the townspeople lynch her. The novel is a murder mystery involving werewolves, which most of the townspeople don't even know exist.

The first love and the cult worshipping the Mad Rooster, that's what Emily finds when her mother gets a job at Mad Rooster Marketing.

(Third Place in the Gloria Regali 2023 - Horror Genere) How much do you truly know yourself? How much do you truly know your loved ones? Follow the story of a father question what is reality, as secrets begin to slither out of the darkness.

Detective Zara Khan is on the trail of the Poet of Shadows, a serial killer who crafts haunting metaphors at every crime scene. As she delves deeper, her path crosses with Elias Ward, a mysterious poet whose charm pulls her into a web of suspicion and desire. Each verse brings Zara closer to the truth-but also closer to becoming part of the killer's twisted narrative. In a story of love, obsession, and betrayal, can Zara solve the puzzle before the final stanza is written?

"Il destino era incerto per gli abitanti di Thalos, una profezia parlava chiaro, solo due grandi cuori che si ameranno saranno in grado di ristabilire la connessione fra i due mondi e in grado di crearne degli altri." Un viaggio attraverso due mondi: Thalos ed il pianeta terra. Un popolo distrutto che solo i prescelti potranno salvare, ne saranno in grado?