Life’s Short – So Are These Stories
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These eight stories form a tapestry of interconnected lives, from nostalgic journeys into lost time to battles against supernatural forces, invite you to question the boundaries of memory and fate. Each character’s desperate struggle for redemption and survival sets the stage for a future where every choice matters—and the ultimate truth can only be discovered by turning the page.
Anthologies
The Other Side of the Mountain
Tales from the Pikes Peak Writers
Mountains take many forms, from physical to metaphorical. Sooner or later and more often than not, we all come upon some kind of mountain. Maybe you’re an aviator facing an unusual test. Can you see the portal and do you know where it leads? Maybe you’re a hiker facing a monstrous decision. Maybe danger erupts during your mining expedition. Did someone say treasure? Are we all just walking each other home? Do you hear singing? Could healing come from facing your biggest fear? What is “The Pocket Lips” and how do you stop it? The answers to these questions and much more await you within these pages including an incredible, brand-new story by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry.
Come take a walk on The Other Side of the Mountain. We promise you’ll return safely…ish.
Slide Rock
Carol’s life is forever altered when a hidden canyon offers her an invitation to guard its secrets. As a legendary Colorado cryptid and environmental battles collide, her destiny hangs in the balance—what sacrifices lie ahead in the fight to save the wilderness?
Thorns
Death Waits Just Beyond The Horizon
New from Black Hare Press. In the arid expanse of forgotten highways and isolated towns, something stirs—something ancient, relentless, and hungry. These are stories of survival and despair, where nature turns predator, and humanity’s resilience is tested against forces it was never meant to face.
From shadowy desert roads to desolate homes swallowed by the sands of time, each tale explores the fragility of existence and the lengths we’ll go to endure. Secrets unravel, bonds are tested, and hope flickers like a mirage under a scorching sun.
Step into a landscape both haunting and familiar, where life is a gamble, and death waits just beyond the horizon.
Euphoria
In the mining camp heart of 1875 Utah, lawman Ray Kesney faces a freak dust storm that sweeps away local kids and stirs up an ancient demon. With the clock ticking and the stakes at their highest, Ray’s desperate battle against Diablo de Polvo turns his quiet town into the ultimate showdown between grit and ghostly evil.
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the theme!
Great collection of stories with a common theme! Especially enjoyed the story by DJ Davis! Incredible story! I did not see that ending coming!
Dream
Tales From The Pikes Peak Writers
In this second anthology from the Pikes Peak Writers, you will take a journey through the creative minds of the twenty-seven writers who penned the following works based on a simple one-word prompt – Dream. Let yourself experience worlds in a spirit-filled house, on a pirate ship, or teeter on the precipice of Hell. Then, with the turn of a page, walk through the beauty of far-off lands, watch purple ducks on a yellow pond, or run with terror through a town filled with monsters. Enjoy this stroll down a crooked path that could hold your worst nightmare or your most beloved wish. Be careful what you wish for, a genie may be lurking in the labyrinth of your mind waiting to be set free.
Dream Quota
In a society where dreams fuel both salvation and corruption, Mathias hasn’t dreamed for twenty months. He finds himself at a crossroads when a new recruit, Ethan, forces him to question everything he once believed. The stakes are clear: reclaim his stolen essence or surrender to a cold, commodified future. What dangerous price must he pay to wake up?
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars So Many Talented Writers
Story after story this anthology keeps the pages turning. What will the next chapter hold? Will it be a cozy mystery, perhaps a ghost story, or something unexpected? No worries, there is something for every reader in this collection. Well done!
Journeys Into Possibility
Tales From The Pikes Peak Writers
Are you ready to go on a journey to a place you have never been before? What would you like to do? Maybe a swim with dolphins, meet strange new creatures, or see John Dillinger behind bars? You could take a trip through time, visit a new planet, or hop on a train worn with memories. The possibilities are just a page away.
So, strap in and get comfortable as we travel into the imaginative realm of possibilities. Together, we will journey into all things possible and impossible. Once you’ve been there and back again, you won’t be quite the same.
Past Possibilities
A retired attorney embarks on a surreal journey through time aboard a mystical bicycle that awakens forgotten dreams and buried regrets. With every ride, Thomas confronts past decisions that could change his future. Will he find redemption on the winding roads of yesterday?
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Collection of Stories!
This anthology is full of a wide range of talent from the Pike’s Peak Writers. Every story is unique in its own way and I’ve enjoyed reading through the entire collection. Some of my favorites include Past Possibilities, The Travel Bug, The Comet’s Dance, Alien Earth, and The Girl and the Snake (although I’m biased on this one.) There’s something for everyone in this anthology, from those with a western feel, to slice of life stories, to epic sci-fi and fantasy tales. Highly recommend reading through this!
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