Cindy Carroll: 3 books

An ancient throne. An unknown prophecy. A reluctant princess controls the fate of a planet.   Sophie thinks she’s a typical college freshman. She spends her days making friends and coping with classes, until her whole world changes forever. A group of strange men try to kidnap her,...

This is a short story of approximately 7,800 words. A road trip without a plan sounded like a good idea when Lena and her friends hit the road. After hours of driving in the heat in a cramped car they're all ready for something to eat and a good night's rest. Reflections Inn looks perfect...

From a young couple struggling to look after their baby to a new captain's reluctance to take command of her ship, and from a sun-addled stranger's appearance in town to the emergence of a sentient AI, the twelve tales presented here explore the central theme of an arrival by someone or something new. There's even an alien puppy.