Fiction - City Life

"Actually, I'm dating a skinhead now", I said.I looked at the faces again. Friends I had known for some years. And their stunned, non-replies were deafening."She is a girl", I added hopefully.Prejudice comes in many forms. It's not only black people or gays who...

When Stacks got locked up, the world thought the "Knight Family" was finished. They didn't count on Devante, the current head of the family that their father passed the reins to. On a relentless hunt to uncover the setup that sent his brother to...

1 - What's Inside?Set against the snow-dusted streets of Brooklyn Heights, this third installment in The Brownstone Café Mysteries follows Ivy Chen and her circle of friends as they uncover a trail of art forgery, family secrets, and buried truths. With richly detailed characters...

The Broken Time Loop is a gripping South African psychological thriller that plunges a successful man into a relentless temporal prison, forcing him to reckon with the moral cost of ambition and neglect.Aiden Mokoena, a prominent architect and businessman based in Vosloorus, South Africa,...

Some books are felt before they are written.The boy who once stole a Christmas tree to buy food for his family grew up - and now sits in a Paris therapist's office.A Saturday evening. Max walks along the Seine in a thin November rain....

Shadows of Desire - Book A self-made billionaire from the dusty streets of KwaMashu falls in love with a woman whose mission is to expose him.Silindile is a journalist with a mission: uncover the secrets of South Africa's most untouchable billionaire, Oscar Mthembu. He...

Joey Kellan is a Bronx-born NYPD detective and former Special Forces veteran known for his relentless drive and uncompromising sense of justice. He sees the world in absolutes - good or evil, nothing in between - and he's willing to cross lines others won't...

What happens when the CEO has to make a decision that could erase half the workforce? Peter Ashford thought he understood leadership - until AI changed everything. Faced with a mandate to automate and downsize, he embarks on a journey through real-world models of...

Khalil Vonderleh is a special investigator in Algopac, the most corrupt city in America. The citizens are scared to act against the violent drug dealers. Also, the Senator and his cabinet love the current regime.The drug dealing militia runs the city without proper enforcement....

In the Eyes of a Killer 2: The Killer's ShadowThe city is caught in the grip of a faceless predator who kills not for impulse or rage, but with meticulous precision. Each murder is a placement in an elaborate design, a ritualized structure only...

In the glittering high-rises of Mumbai, architect Nishika Dhawan has built a life of controlled precision, a fortress against the gnawing grief of her twin sister Anamika's presumed drowning five years ago. But when a cryptic note appears - "Anamika's truth. Unturned." - followed...

Don't Do It: A Riveting Tale of Corruption, Redemption, and Moral ComplexityA journalist, ensnared in a dark web of corruption, battles a powerful senator's manipulations while confronting haunting ghosts from his past. As he fights to uncover the truth, his quest becomes a harrowing...

"1st Seven Stories" by Max (Shahrooz) NABATI is a captivating collection of seven short tales that delve into the complexities of human relationships, betrayal, and the search for meaning amid life's unexpected twists. Revised in September 2025, this anthology weaves personal narratives across diverse...

In a fog-choked industrial town built upon a dragon vein, every unpaid debt turns into heat beneath the earth. When the forgotten Energy Ring reawakens, Ling and Qin must rewrite the balance between life and memory. A cinematic supernatural thriller blending Asian mythology, emotional...

This book is a detailed fictional account of a medical malpractice case, following the journey of Dora Hayes after a catastrophic surgical error leads to permanent injury and a lengthy legal battle. It explores the emotional, physical, and legal repercussions for both the patient...

The love after life is a story born from contradiction-the glitter of family names and the grime of betrayal, the love of strangers and the cruelty of blood. At its heart, it is about reinvention: of names, identities, and destinies. What started as a...

A haunting psychological horror story that blurs the line between humanity and hollow perfection.After a botched surgery leaves medical resident Tavish Calloway reeling with guilt and migraines, he stumbles into a strange alleyway pharmacy offering a mysterious remedy - one that promises clarity... but...

Journeying in Faith with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a deeply personal and spiritual memoir that traces one soul's pilgrimage from the waters of Baptism to the trials of vocation and the discovery of hope in God's...

The Weight of AshesA Psychological Drama / MysteryIn the quiet, windswept town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Elias Mourad, a Lebanese-Canadian funeral director, lives a life defined by silence and sorrow. Haunted by the tragic death of his wife and young daughter in a devastating...

Happiness in Sacrifice: A Mother's Journey of Love through Suffering is a heartfelt tribute to a mother an ordinary yet extraordinary woman who transformed pain, loss, and hardship into a bridge of love.This is not only the story of a mother's silent sacrifices for...

Lyle Ripken is a master technical architect on the Island of Sargon. However, he's not smarter than the Sages that run the Romulus store, or so people assume. He surely has plenty to learn and will eventually be tested on his expertise.Sargon is a...

Echoes of a Lost Identity is more than just a story; it's a journey into the deepest recesses of the human spirit, a compelling exploration of the struggle for self-identity amidst overwhelming circumstances.When a tragic event forces a young woman to face the ghosts...

In the shadow of the Iron Citadel, the Heap is a city of scavengers, survival, and relentless ingenuity. Tama, a half-Minotaur scrapper, dreams of proving herself in Schöpfung-the annual event where only the best inventors earn the title of Scrapper, a craftsman without equal....

Embers of Her NameAsh Kings, Book TwoThe Ash Kings weren't supposed to be hers.Four boys feared by the whole school. Desired by everyone else. Dangerous enough to burn the world down.But Belle Holloway knows their shadows now has felt their hands, heard their promises.And...

Everything But the Equity is a sharp, emotionally honest novel about ambition, burnout, and the quiet unraveling that happens when you give everything to a dream that isn't yours.When Jessica leaves corporate life for the chaos of a fast-moving tech startup, she finds herself...

The Still Point: A NovelA quiet mind is not a gift. It's a remembering.When Arin Devlin suffers a panic attack on a crowded subway platform, it shatters the illusion that he has life under control. Once a high-performing creative director on the cusp of...

Dr. Langston Myles was once a brilliant neuroscientist driven by compassion and the hope of unlocking the mysteries of the autistic mind. But one experiment-intended to stabilize and empower-spiraled out of control, unleashing a monstrous side effect in a young test subject named Johnny....

Steve Kaufman's story continues from the August of 68' in this second book of the Steve Kaufman series. It's 1981 and his life and beliefs, particularly his faith, are shattered when another tragedy upends his world. When his grief subsides, he's not sure how...

An athlete with a troubled past, schoolteacher Alexandra Dillon is accused of shooting her wealthy fiancé. Tom Galvin is her pit-bull lawyer who has to prove that one of the most powerful bankers on Wall Street actually pulled the trigger. As they search for...

20 years. 5 friends. Billions at stake. Someone's stealing. Someone's lost everything. Someone's going to jail. It's a fight or flight, it's all or nothing so you better ask yourself, can a woman change the game that was built by the most powerful men...

"Trail to Tomorrow: Navigating Dreams" follows the transformative journey of Nam-soon, a resilient young woman venturing into the heart of her aspirations. Leaving behind the familiar walls of an orphanage, Nam-soon steps onto the winding paths of a quaint neighborhood, nestled in the embrace...

The story unfolds in a humble town, where a boy's unexpected journey from modest beginnings sparks a global movement of collaboration, compassion, and positive change. The narrative weaves together the town's evolution into a global influencer, showcasing its commitment to ethical practices, inclusivity, and...

The Dream Continues...Frankie Spencer and her raucous group of rockers return, swagger intact, hell-bent on lighting up the stages of Los Angeles and beyond. Paths will be chosen, as Frankie and company battle their demons versus desires, fame versus freedom, all in the face...

They say only time will heal a broken heart but Frankie Spencer proves that theory wrong. Music was her guide, and a job at a legendary Hollywood recording studio was her gateway. Bravely fighting her way out of a suffocating relationship, Frankie began working...

Dirty, rotten, filthy, stinkin' rich... but still morally bankrupt! Sixteen-year old Sebastian "Seth" Von Miere, the grandson of former '80s glam metal rocker/hotel owner Nicholas Von Miere, is the cocky, foul-mouthed, wannabe rock star offspring of two convicted felons. On his birthday, big-haired Seth...

Milwaukee belongs to the Kingstons, but peace is never promised in the streets. With Jacob Kingston at the helm, the family has built an empire on blood and loyalty, but new threats rise from the shadows. BG, once thought dead, resurfaces with a vendetta,...

Hong Kong thrums with life-a city of contradictions, where old-world tradition collides with neon-drenched modernity. For Gael, a restless American searching for adventure in the city's electric nights, it is both a playground and a labyrinth. When he meets Mei-elegant, enigmatic, and impossibly out...

CSI Investigation is a story of murder and suspense, danger and mystery. On the experience and expertise of Brian Lorton, long-time CSI Investigator with the city of Oak City, can break the story. But will he? Can he? This suspenseful story held me gripped...

When dreams collide with reality, sometimes the only way forward is together.Clarke Park arrives in the city with nothing but faded hopes and an empty wallet. A late-night rainstorm leads her to The Midnight Café-a 24-hour sanctuary tucked away in a forgotten alley, where...

This is a very interesting tale between man and the machine. The action is in Chelmsford, UK, in one factory and the owner will disappoint all the robots. The robots there are morally far above humans. The machines will win the battle committing collective...

"Phantom Lights and Secret Lives" by Lwando DafediGet ready to dive into a world full of mystery, adventure, and unexpected twists with Phantom Lights and Secret Lives. This captivating collection of short stories takes readers on a thrilling ride through the realms of romance,...

An M/M friends-to-lovers rockstar romance set in the 80s music industry. Izvi was born to be a rock star. Liam was born to make sure he actually becomes one. Together with Liam's girlfriend, they form Velvet Concord - a garage band with a once-in-a-generation...

Undercover Lovers is a heart-pounding, emotionally charged romance thriller that follows the dangerous lives of two elite assassins, Jace and Autumn. Bound by their deadly professions, they are tasked with taking down high-profile targets, but neither knows the true identity of the other. In...

The Arcane Journal In a city teeming with shadows and secrets, Haruto Tanaka stumbles upon an ancient, cursed book with unimaginable power. When Haruto's life takes a perilous turn, he finds himself entangled in a dark web of enchantments and ancient curses. The Journal,...

A mysterious invitation brings six strangers together at a lakeside villa for an enigmatic banquet. The host, however, remains conspicuously absent.As the story unfolds, intertwined memories and realities gradually reveal hidden connections among the guests-they all have been deceived by the elusive host.Through tales...

"They did not think, we could break in upside down, did they?" Helene whispered in the dimlit vault, as security beams far beneath them, danced dangerously close to where, from the Airconditioner pipe opening, the two strands of Air silk had stopped. Meanwhile, raking...

Have you ever walked down the wrong road hoping to get to the right place? Scott Bauman is in a dead-end job and the odds are stacked against him. But Bauman isn't your average, every-day ordinary dude. He's "special." Welcome to the lonely, misanthropic...

When terrorists sink their whaling vessel, the company Jonas works for goes out of business, and he finds himself unemployed in Tokyo during a recession. Struggling to find a job to keep his apartment and eat, he gets a job at a transvestite hostess...

Embark on a literary odyssey through the city that never sleeps with 'Uptown, Downtown, All Around: New York Short Stories.' This captivating collection immerses readers in the diverse tapestry of New York, where each narrative unfolds against the iconic backdrops of Uptown sophistication, Downtown...

The course of true love never did run smooth.Like, for real, dude. When a socially awkward finance-hotshot-aka me-grudgingly walks into Boston's famous Cheers bar to do happy hour with the insufferably misogynistic guys from work, I don't expect the cute bartender to salvage the...