Frank Carlson Library

Like a graphic novel version of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this collection of original horror tales is packed with urban legends, terrifying twists, and delightfully haunted stories by one of the biggest stars in webcomics. Each story will make you scream for more! A new take on a classic format, Bad Dreams in the Night is an updated, illustrated take on the horror anthologies the author grew up with as a kid, such as Scary Stories to Tell...

Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg gathered eleven of the finest writers in Fantasy to contribute to this collection of short novels. Each of the writers was asked to write a new story based on one of his or her most famous series: from Stephen King's opening piece set in his popular Gunslinger universe to Robert Jordan's early look at his famed Wheel of Time saga, these stories are exceptionally well written and universally well told....

It's not easy to collect, in a single volume, the finest mystery and suspense fiction the world has to offer, but The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: Second Annual Collection rises to that challenge, inviting you to discover what Kirkus Reviews dubs " . . . the year's anthology of choice." In his Second Annual collection, Ed Gorman once again brings together the year's most powerful fiction by such outstanding authors as Lawrence Block,...

New Stories from the Midwest presents a collection of stories that celebrate an American region too often ignored in discussions about distinctive regional literature. The editors solicited nominations from more than 300 magazines, literary journals, and small presses and narrowed the selection to 19 authors. The stories, written by Midwestern writers or focusing on the Midwest, demonstrate that the quality of fiction from and about the heart of the...

Journey to a universe of superheroes-and even a few supervillains. The eighteen international contributors to this anthology offer their creative visions in an unprecedented variety of genres. Their concepts of known and unknown superheroes are presented as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, illustration, and photography, thus displaying a unique view of the vast breadth of characters we know from graphic novels, magazines, books, videos, movies, and TV. Featuring...

Step through the looking glass into Wonderland Are you ready to take a trip down the rabbit hole? Embark on an enchanting journey through a Wonderland where queens reign supreme and the tapestry of love, identity, and self-discovery is woven with threads of LGBTQIA+ brilliance. Queens in Wonderland beckons you down the glittering landscape of diverse tales inspired by Lewis Carroll's iconic books. In this daring anthology, a young transgender man...

A collection of three steamy contemporary romance stories - No cliffhangers, no cheating, and guaranteed Happy Ever Afters!Save Me A Dance - Friends-to-lovers, EMT / First Responder RomanceFalling into Place – First Responder / Military, Second Chance RomanceOut of the Blue - Later in Life, 2nd Chance Romance

It was a dark and stormy knight, and nine dark defenders embarked upon a most perilous quest…. They're the ultimate defenders of humanity-modern day knights who do dark deeds for all the right reasons. In this all-star collection, nine of today's hottest paranormal authors bring us thrilling, all-new stories of supernatural knights that are brimming with magic mystery and mayhem. John Marcone sets aside his plans to kill Harry Dresden to go head-to-head...

Stolen from her parents as an infant, Rapunzel is raised by an evil witch and confined to a tower in the woods outside of Sapphire City. As she grows, Rapunzel is used for the power that resides in her long, flowing hair. Her power goes from a blessing to a curse as Rapunzel pushes the boundaries causing Gothel to Rebuke. When Rumpelstiltskin is called upon for help, Rapunzel's hair is spun into lifeless straw. The now powerless princess faces disaster...

Boxed set of two best selling contemporary romance novels featuring sexy, smart mouthed heroines from USA Today Best Selling Author, Nana Malone. Includes: Game, Set, Match: Off the court, tennis star Jason Cartwright's playboy image is taking a public beating. On the court, he's down forty-love. While single-mom, Izzy Connors, sees people for who they really are through the lens of her camera, even without it, she knows Jason isn't the star he appears...