ben finds the body of his friend toni beside a small emblem on which is the picture of a wolf.he flies to naples and joins the struggle between toni´s family and the powerful vitelli with toni’s sister. they hear about the legend of the wolf of hades.they confront the godfather of the vitelli, learn the wolf is waiting to consume its latest victims and have to flee for their lives into a volcano- the mafia emblem -ben cartwright finds the brutally murdered body of his friend and business partner toni cimbrone in their office. beside the body is a small metal emblem with the picture of a grotesque wolf enamelled on it.the next morning he is told that the cimbrone family is going to exclude him from the business. he flies to naples to confront them and meets a glamorous american, donna carter, on the plane.arriving in italy, he finds himself embroiled in the struggle between the cimbroni and their enemies, the vitelli. toni’s young sister francesca is now almost the last of her family and she and ben have to battle against the powerful vitelli, helped sometimes by donna.from francesca’s grandfather they learn about the legend of the wolf of hades (the symbol on the emblem) and its occasional emergence from hell to claim the souls of its victims.ben has to confront the godfather of the vitelli’s in his eyrie-like stronghold where he discovers the wolf of hades is still waiting to consume its latest victims. the story reaches its climax as ben and francesca flee for their lives into the crater of a volcano on the point of eruption.

A young family falls in love with a beautiful house at the edge of a picturesque village.The house is being sold by an adorable elderly couple and the family could not be happier. But, even before the moving in day arrives, the children discover that the house has a much darker side than they could ever have imagined.A young family falls in love with a beautiful house at the edge of a picturesque village.The house is being sold by an adorable elderly couple and the family could not be happier. But, even before the moving in day arrives, the children discover that the house has a much darker side than they could ever have imagined.A short extract:-..... his curiosity made him go right up to the back of the house and even in the half-light it was clearly derelict. Window frames were empty of glass, a rear door was hanging from one hinge and even the bricks were loose in places. He thought of Jackie waiting and knew he mustn’t be too long but he seemed almost compelled to enter into the house. This actually proved quite easy, as he only had to swing the door slightly to one side and step through. *******

"Stand by Me" meets "The Walking Dead" in this chilling, nostalgic tale from the mind of Kevin J. Fitzgerald. Part of the forthcoming "Breach of Reality: Volume 1" collection. Bonus material included! Read a sample chapter of the newly released "UnAlive" Novel!"Stand by Me" meets "The Walking Dead" in this chilling, nostalgic tale from the mind of Kevin J. Fitzgerald. When his little girl is kidnapped by hideous zombies living in the sewers, Stuart Rutland embarks on a daring mission to save her - at great cost! Part of the forthcoming "Breach of Reality: Volume 1" collection. Bonus material included! Read a sample chapter of the newly released "UnAlive" Novel!

This short story is a Phobos Award Winner.Kyle suffers from neurofibromatosis, a crippling disease most famously associated with the Elephant Man. When a shady medical practitioner offers Kyle a chance to cast off his deformed appearance forever, he accepts without a second thought. But does Kyle truly understand what this new treatment will cost him?Kyle Ameus Waterbey is afflicted with a hideous illness. He would do anything to be rid of it. Anything.Kyle suffers from neurofibromatosis, a crippling disease most famously associated with the Elephant Man. When a shady medical practitioner offers Kyle a chance to cast off his deformed appearance forever, he accepts without a second thought. But does Kyle truly understand what this new treatment will cost him?This story has won a Phobos Award and the Vera Hinckley Mayhew Award.

Toby's life has been a perfect one, and it's not an accident. Toby has a god, and his god is going to take action.Toby's life has been a perfect one, and it's not an accident. Toby has a god, and his god is going to take action.Have you ever wondered if the things in your life just fell into place, as if orchestrated from without? That your choices really were not choices? Delve into the dark reality that is Toby's life to see what - or who - was really driving it: Toby's God.

Joe suspected his wife was having an affair. The consequences of his actions led to hungry pigs, an elaborate plan and surprising resultsThis short story mixes elements of jealousy, horror and old-fashioned revenge to serve up a dish best served cold.Joe suspected his wife was having an affair. The consequences of his actions led to hungry pigs, an elaborate plan and surprising results.This short story mixes elements of jealousy, horror and old-fashioned revenge to serve up a dish best served cold.

Rune is an aspiring filmmaker with more ambition than political savvy, paying her dues as an assistant cameraperson for the local news. But she's got her eyes on the prize, the network's hot newsmagazine, *Current Events* -- and she's got the story she knows will get her there. Poking around in the video archives, Rune spots a taped interview with Randy Boggs, who's doing hard time in Attica for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Rune can't say exactly why, but she's sure he's innocent. If she can prove it, *Current Events* won't merely report the news, it'll make news -- and Rune's career. But what she could be writing is Randy Boggs's epitaph -- and her own. Rune's newly discovered witness soon turns up dead. A hit man from Miami is on Rune's trail, and Boggs is finding prison even more dangerous than before. Someone wants this story killed, and it could be the girl with the camera who ends up on the cutting room floor.

Mob-connected loan shark Chili Palmer is sick of the Miami grind—plus his “friends” have a bad habit of dying there. So when he chases a deadbeat client out to Hollywood, Chili figures he might like to stay. This town, with its dream-makers, glitter, hucksters, and liars—plus gorgeous, partially clad would-be starlets everywhere you look—seems ideal for an enterprising criminal with a taste for the cinematic. Besides, Chili’s got an idea for a killer movie, though it could very possibly kill him to get it made.

The City That Never Sleeps is a book of two novellas. "Just Drive" follows four friends as they set out on a road trip and find themselves in a life-altering situation after taking a stranger along for the ride.In "The House In The Hamptons" a girl, ignored by her family and friends, forms a unique bond with her kidnapper.Two tales of strange human bonding, "The City That Never Sleeps" is a double-novella. The first novella, "Just Drive" follows a musician from New York, Nathanial, as he ventures out on a road trip to L.A. to see his favorite punk band, The Dead Joneses, in hopes of handing them his demo. Nathanial’s one mistake – offering a ride to a stranger who needs to get to Wisconsin. Meanwhile, things start to fall apart for The Dead Joneses as they try to balance fame and their private lives.The second novella, "The House In The Hamptons" is a heartbreaking story of a teenage girl, Sophie, who desperately craves attention. After her mother ships her off to The Hamptons for the summer, Sophie decides to run away and ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. In a surprising twist, she finds solace in a rather harrowing situation.

Hide and Seek is a book about games. Reckless, dangerous games. Games you might even want to play yourself if you're with the right people. But shouldn't. Not ever. In a small Maine town, a group of thrill seeking college kids finds a game of hide and seek in an abandoned house turning into a reality of stark terror.

After a tragic accident, Miranda is devastated by the loss her twin sister. However, it isn’t long before she begins to wonder if her twins death was an accident at all. Now, she must find out who wanted her sister dead, because she is next. (2013's YA Novella)Identical twins, Miranda and Nastasia Moralez, couldn’t be more different. Being the head of the cheerleading team, Nastasia is the most popular girl in the school. Miranda is not, taking photographs in her spare time for the school paper. Life is normal until a tragic accident takes the life of one twin. Miranda quickly realizes that the car crash that took her sister’s life was no accident. It was planned. Now, Miranda has to find out who wanted her sister dead before she succumbs to the same fate.Reviews:"I liked [Sandra Madera's] writing style. The author used a lot of metaphor and imagery that I thought added depth to descriptions" - Emma Wolf, Emma Wolf Blog.“From the very first page I was taken into the story. With many twists and turns I was kept at the edge of my seat. The ending did catch me by surprise. This is a story I would enjoy reading over and over” - Josie Epping, Josie’s Haven Blog."I really enjoyed this short story by Sandra Madera. I thought it was really well written, well put together and had a great plot.... I highly recommend this fantastic short story to anyone who likes YA Mystery and Suspense!" - Megan McCooey, Turn the Page Book Blog.

Tom Ripley is settled into his estate in the French countryside, quietly enjoying his gardening and planning a trip to North Africa with his beautiful wife. But an odd, vulgar American couple is lurking about the village—and they seem to recognize him. After a string of strange coincidences, Ripley must deploy all of his cruel talents to protect himself and hide a deed from his past. Ripley Under Water (1991) is Patricia Highsmith's final Ripley novel, and one of her most deliciously thrilling and terrifying.

Donovan is a promising up and coming businessman, but when he moves to the countryside with his demanding wife Meriam, tempers flare and Meriam resolves to free herself from the marriage. During a routine drive through the mountains, Meriam executes her plan but she is not prepared for Donovan's reckless reaction in this story of suspense.A wound-up businessman, a demanding wife, and a crooked cop...three people caught up in a dastardly plan to commit murder, but when the plan goes awry a battle of wits ensues. David T. Fenton's literary debut presents a short story of suspense about quirky characters and their attempts to outsmart the other. Donovan is an upcoming businessman who considers himself clever. Meriam is a waitress who wishes to be a calculating mastermind. Officer Jermaine is more criminal than cop. It's a game of wits as they try to goad each other into making the first move. Who will be the last person standing?

A provocative thriller about a woman's battle against a deadly enemy- herself. A suburban "soccer mom" fighting addiction. A soldier, scarred by the horror of war. Two very different lives, brought together by an act of betrayal, and then torn apart by a deadly secret. Soon all that stands between the American dream and a nuclear nightmare are a woman's gifts.There is an old saying- we are only as sick as our secrets. Some of us are more sicker than others. A suburban "soccer mom" fighting addiction. A soldier, scarred by the horror of war. Two very different lives, brought together by an act of betrayal, and then torn apart by a deadly secret. Soon all that stands between the American dream and a nuclear nightmare are a woman's gifts. They are gifts she must give away, in order to save us all. From the deadly streets of Kabul, to the backyards of suburbia, the race is on to stop a terror attack against the homeland, with Kate at the center of it.  Hunted by the CIA, FBI and a GRU hit squad, Kate is forced to fight her inner demons while trying to save her children from the danger she's placed them in. With a strong emotional battle, a raw look into the world of the alcoholic, and a chillingly realistic plot line, Kate's Gifts is a story of a woman's courage, strength and hope in a world where miracles can exist, if you’re willing to see them.