Chuck Heintzelman: 26 books

In this latest volume of Fiction River, editor Dean Wesley Smith pulls together an eclectic but cohesive group of stories filled with difficult decisions. From a man who must question the line between justice and vengeance to a teenage fixer fighting hypocrisy to a post-apocalyptic survivor’s mission...

Everyone faces dark times. Everyone looks for a light to get through. These fifteen stories show teen heroes/heroines using creativity and heart to find their inner “spark” to overcome adversity, evil, or ignorance. In this anthology for all ages, join a girl who struggles to accept the zombie...

Water has always intrigued humanity. We walk along the shores and banks of oceans and waterways, take boats across the surface, or swim in the waters. But water hides secrets - including those of the creatures that live in its depths... - What if mermaids really do exist, and they lure...

What if magic were right in front of you every day, but hidden from your sight? For all you know, it is. Maybe the reason you love the tasty creations from the nearby chocolate shop is that one of the ingredients is magic. Perhaps some of the dreadlocks of the beautiful young...

Have you ever felt as though someone was watching you, but when you turned around no one was there? How many times have you been unable to find something, then it later turned up in the exact place you’d searched over and over? Why does your cat act as though it’s staring at something,...

Celebrate Halloween with these spooky, creepy tales. On that darkest night of the year, when the veil between the ordinary world and the world of scares and imagination fades away, treat yourself to stories that thrill and chill you. Some tales are sweet as candy, some chill to the bone. Are the monsters...

From fantasy to space adventure, pirates, mystery, horror, historical fiction, romance and coming of age you'll find short, snappy reads herein. There is something for everyone in this lucky dip. 19 short stories and collections from multiple authors. Table of Contents "Blown"...

Think you know a tavern tale when you hear one? Think again. The seventeen stories in this volume run the gamut of genre and mood. Bars filled with glitter and ghosts stand alongside taverns filled with orcs and adventurers. Exclusive members-only drinks served at the end of the universe war with...

History offers many heroic tales of final battles. And in Last Stand, sixteen courageous authors offer their take on the topic. From a heartwarming tale of not-so-friendly business competition to a battle of the gods—sort of—for the fate of the world to a tale of looking for love in all the wrong...

In this second Fiction River Special Edition, award-winning editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch performs editing magic in assembling this anthology of stories saved by not one but six different Fiction River editors. Culled from stories that did not fit in the magazine’s regular run, these gems piece...

Science fiction stories come in all sizes. In fact, some of the greatest SF stories have been shorts.  This box set contains 10 great science fiction short stories and short story collections. Table of Contents 1. "All the New Tomorrows" by Rebecca M. Senese 2. "Drinker" by Michael...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short Fiction A three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude,...

Halloween Night. The scariest and most fun night of the year. A night where our imaginations fill with images of blood thirsty vampires, broom flying witches, evil wizards casting enchantments on us, undead mummies seeking revenge, and flesh ripping werewolves attacking us from the shadows. Be prepared...

Join us for the next exciting issue of Boundary Shock Quarterly! We can make her better than she was. Or build a better one to replace him. What does it mean to be Sentient? Human? Or even alive? Fifteen stories and essays explore what it means to be sentient in the present and future...