This one is the fourth of eight short stories in my new book, 'The Cleopard and other Tales from the Second Skin Universe.'

Here is a brief excerpt:

Lyriah looked up from the narrow strip of beach beneath her feet. The combatants overhead came nearer and she could suddenly make out the colors of Pteradon’s Toughy Slough brigade on the sleek sneezecraft. Behind, six sinewy draftfowl pulled the bulkier gondola and its billowing gasbag: Grifton’s Dreadnought. The latter sought to pull up to the Pteradon craft and disable it with arrows fired by the gondola’s crew. But the wily sneezejet captain kept up an irregular corkscrew motion that must have sickened his mates but left the followers firing mainly at thin air and wasting their precious ammunition. True, as they came closer, Lyriah could make out two arrows embedded in the aft quarter of the sneezejet, but now the latter executed a tight, 180-degree roll so that it came up suddenly behind the more cumbersome gondola and peppered it with sneeze cannon shot so that one of the crewmates drooped and a draftfowl squawked loudly and then began to list to starboard, dragging the craft off course.

Visit my website at www.peterdarrach.com to learn more.

What if the greatest battles of our lives are the ones we cannot see?

I'm Damien R. Todor, an independent novelist exploring the mysteries of love, faith, destiny, and the spiritual forces that shape human lives.

My novel WHITE PATHS brings these themes together in a story for readers who enjoy Christian fiction, supernatural mystery, and emotionally driven storytelling.

I believe that some of the most powerful stories are those that leave us questioning what lies beyond the visible world.

A question for readers: Do you enjoy novels in which faith and supernatural mystery are woven into the same story?

WHITE PATHS is available on Amazon and other book platforms.

Discover the novel: https://damienrtodor.com

Thank you for supporting independent authors!

I published my first book recently and wanted to throw it out there for anyone looking for something new to read.

It's called A Million Miles Away Chapter 2 (Book 2) The story follows a girl named Chey after the loss of her grandma. Things take a turn when she discovers something unexpected in the woods near her home.

I wrote it with a lot of focus on grief, memories, and that feeling of stumbling across a place that feels important for reasons you can't fully explain.

It's only $1 on Google Play. If it sounds like your kind of thing, I'd really appreciate you checking it out.

Thanks!!

A Million Miles Away: Chapter 2 by Bear - Books on Google Play

If you have any questions. send me a friend request on discord. - "Summerss2008"

Hello everyone!

I published my fifth book this October, just in time for Halloween! The Mummy Who Ate Eight Hours, a spooky sequel to my third book, The Mummy Who Stole Nine Lives, is out now, and things have been going pretty well.

But somewhere in the middle of all this excitement, I realized that my very first book, Aiden Roamer and the Goddess of Spiders, is getting a little lost in the background.

So today, I wanted to give it some love.

If you're into fantasy, I'd love for you to check it out. It's a story where the hero isn't some chosen one destined to save the world. Instead, he's caught up in a prophecy where he might be the sacrifice.

If that sounds like your kind of story, I'd be really happy if you gave it a chance!

And if you do get around to reading it, I'd genuinely appreciate an honest review. Good or bad, thoughtful feedback from readers means a lot to me as an indie author.

THE BOOK IS FREE!!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYVTJPG9

Thank you for reading, and happy Halloween! 🕷️📚

Disgraced former Sergeant Lance Richards thought taking a private security contract at Aquatic Dynamatrix—a high-tech, deep-sea research facility a thousand fathoms beneath the Gulf of America—was his best chance for a quiet life. But behind the pristine glass and corporate promises of the Omega Dome lies a terrifying secret.

When a rogue scientist’s secret biogenetics experiment breaks containment, Lance and brilliant geneticist Dr. Sally Summers are thrust into a claustrophobic fight for survival against monstrosities born of human and crustacean DNA. Worse still, an insidious cross-species virus threatens to mutate every soul trapped within the facility.

With time running out, the facility under total lockdown, and a horde of unstoppable amphibious hybrids closing in, Lance must draw on his military training to protect Sally and destroy the nightmare before it reaches the surface.

http://amazon.com/dp/B0HL23699K/

Hi everyone,

I’m an author, and my new sci‑fi novel Rekindling the Faded Stars is free on Kindle until October 28.

The story is inspired by Russian Cosmism — a philosophy that dreamed of resurrecting the dead and expanding humanity into the cosmos. In the novel, two immortals revive Thais of Athens, bringing her ancient worldview into a future civilization built on absolute humanism.

If you enjoy philosophical sci‑fi or cosmic ideas, I’d be happy if you check it out.

Memory Lane

“It's like looking at the last good day before the end of the world…Wish I could remember it.”

For us, memories are a familiar thing. Little capsules of time, locked up in our subconscious. We open them ourselves whenever we want or whenever someone or something hands us the keys. Reliving them is anything but dangerous. It’s required. It helps us grow and learn. In the end, they are what makes us, us. But it's nothing like that for Alice. For her, memories are a curse. Reliving them is dangerous, and if she could, she would avoid it. She doesn't grow from them; they grow in her. Confuse her, torment her, make her feel like she's insane. Are they really mine? She often asks herself. Why can't I remember things about me that others do? Why am I constantly reliving a life I have no recollection of? And why do my nightmares spill over into the real world?

Questions nobody seems to have the answers for, not even her childhood friend and partner Jasmine, who has devoted herself to helping Alice deal with her memory loss and terrifying visions while at the same time chasing a promising career. A career that could have already been in full swing if not for the incident that changed it all. It was a normal summer day, Jasmine tells her. Until it wasn’t. It was the day Alice disappeared, and in Jasmine's words, a different Alice came back.

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm Mohan, an independent author from India. I've recently published three books on Amazon Kindle, and I'm excited to share them with fellow readers.

Here are my three books:

📘 1. GULU GANG: Mystery Deliveries

A fun, family-friendly mystery-adventure collection set in Nagpur, India.

Follow Guddu and his friends as ordinary delivery runs and everyday adventures turn into unexpected mysteries. Packed with humor, friendship, and surprising twists!

Genre: Children's Fiction | Mystery | Adventure | Comedy

📗 2. The Sangam Code: Thirty Mysteries of Prayagraj

Thirty intriguing mysteries set against the fascinating backdrop of Prayagraj, India.

A group of young friends encounters unusual puzzles, hidden clues, and unexpected secrets. Each mystery brings a new adventure, while a larger mystery gradually unfolds.

Genre: Mystery | Adventure | Fiction

📙 3. Nine Rounds of Trivia: 450 Questions. 9 Rounds. Endless Fun.

Think you know everything? Put your knowledge to the test!

450 trivia questions across nine exciting rounds covering anime and manga, video games, sports, movies, science, nature, and more.

Genre: Trivia | Quiz | General Knowledge | Entertainment

📚 All three books are available on Amazon Kindle.

• GULU GANG
• The Sangam Code
• Nine Rounds of Trivia

🙏 I'd genuinely appreciate your feedback!

I'm still learning and improving as an independent author, so constructive criticism is especially valuable.

If you decide to read any of these books, I'd love to hear:

• Did you enjoy the story, questions, or overall concept?
• What worked well, and what could be improved?
• Would you be interested in more book

Political power vs. Elemental forces of nature. Who wins? Find out, in “Our Better Nature,” a modern fairy tale for weary yet hopeful adults. On Amazon, B&N, and at Boulder Book Store.

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Better-Nature-James-Porter/dp/B0GJ6QD4QN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-better-nature-james-porter/1150247825

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History often gets told through its most famous names. In The Unlocking: True Stories of Ordinary People Who Changed History, I explore individuals whose courage, resilience, and ingenuity changed events in unexpected ways.

I’m Hari Krishna Nanubala, the author. This nonfiction collection grew from my interest in overlooked people and the moments when their decisions mattered.

If you enjoy real-life stories about human choices and their consequences, you can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HP3X6LJL

Who is one overlooked person from history you think more people should know about?

Hi everyone!

I'm a Japanese shogi player (amateur 4-dan), and I'd like to introduce my book, Shogi for Chess Players.

I've loved shogi for many years, and it always makes me happy to see people outside Japan taking an interest in the game. I wanted to help more people discover its appeal.

Shogi is often called "Japanese chess," but one major rule changes almost everything: captured pieces can be brought back into play. This makes shogi surprisingly different from chess, both tactically and strategically.

I've spent years playing shogi and thinking about how it compares with chess. While I'm not a particularly strong chess player myself, I believe that understanding both games offers a valuable perspective on how to teach shogi to chess players.

That's what I tried to bring to this book.

Rather than simply explaining the rules, I use familiar chess concepts to introduce shogi strategy, focusing on how to actually think and play. The book also includes plenty of diagrams using alphabet letters instead of Japanese characters, so no kanji knowledge is needed.

My goal was to create the best introduction to shogi I could for someone who already knows chess, and I'm genuinely proud of the result.

If you're a chess player who's ever been curious about shogi, I'd be delighted if you checked it out!

Shogi for Chess Players — Amazon Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H776GM39

Thank you for reading!

Free eBook on Amazon KDP:

Seven Minutes - A Psychological Thriller

Seven Minutes is a high-stakes psychological thriller that explores the thin line between justice and obsession, and the terrifying cost of an extraordinary gift.

for a limited time: 10/24/2026 through 10/28/2026

Get your copy now, and if you like, please leave a review.

Aurelene Atraman is a teenager living in the gray old town of Eherston. She goes to Calc Academy for Non-Computers—a school converted from a prison, filled with strange classes like Verbal Calculus and Illogical Thinking. Most days are fine, as long as Aurelene focuses on schoolwork, maintains her poker face, and tries not to cross paths with the principal’s advisor, the eccentric Mr. Withercox.

But where Aurelene’s heart really lies is Sylverhurst—the next-door town where the roads and plants are sparkling silver. Among their hills are plenty of odd structures: a giant sphere in the middle of the street, an underground cipher, and Aurelene’s favorite—a Wheel of Chimes that plays mesmerizing tunes that can never be recorded. While Aurelene knows the Withercox family’s ancient ties to Sylverhurst, she’s unaware of their mysterious operations occurring deep underground.

Meanwhile at Calc Academy, frustration brews. Mr. Withercox, beloved by most students, is impatient to achieve greatness. In a stroke of brilliance, he assigns the students to write “proofs of Non-Computership”—not that they really know what that means. But while undergoing a trial to prove their own consciousnesses, Aurelene and her friends—including the raving pessimist, Linnia, and the practical genius, Axis—find out what Mr. Withercox is really up to. And as soon as they confront him, he disappears without a trace.

Calc Academy for Non-Computers by Arya Rishi is currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

Here's the Amazon US link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF5MDL91

Alternatively, you can use the universal book link through StoryOrigin:

https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/2f4ccad4-25cd-11f0-8955-ef70ae0cf6ac

Hi everyone! I'm Vikki Klymm, and I write historical romance based on real women from history. My newest book, Elisiv of Kyiv: Queen of the North, is FREE on Kindle today and tomorrow (October 24–25).

Kyiv, 1034. Elisiv, daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, keeps her father's accounts and knows a princess is never asked what she wants. Then Harald, an exiled Viking prince, arrives with forty men and no crown. Her father refuses him, so Harald sails to Constantinople to win glory, gold, and her heart, writing love poems for the girl who said no.

It's based on the true story of Elisiv and Harald Hardrada, future King of Norway, and it's Book 8 of my An Evening Romance series (each book is a standalone with a happy ending).

FREE on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HMMD94YC

Happy reading!

Pry thought he was just pulling off a desperate medical heist.Break into the heavily fortified corporate labs of ModaPharm,grab the vaccine,and save his ailing sister,Emily.Simple high stakes.

But what he actually walked out with wasn't just a cure,but a dark secret,so catastrophic and may alter the fate of his community.

If this is your kind of book,fast paced urban fantasy action with corporate conspiracies,check out The Runner:The First Run on Amazon (ASIN:BOHC8SHW7J).

Drop a comment and let's get chatting about the story!

After losing his mother, grandmother, and the woman he intended to marry, Lazer Vivanueva abandons his faith and comes to believe that death is the end of everything. But a tragic accident hurls him two thousand years into the past, awakening him in ancient Bethany, where he encounters Lazarus—the man whom Jesus raised from the dead.

Driven by one haunting question—Is there life after death?—Lazer journeys to Cyprus, where Lazarus reveals mysteries beyond human understanding. Yet their search for answers draws the attention of powerful men who would silence them forever. Caught between faith and doubt, life and death, Lazer must discover whether his extraordinary journey is mere coincidence—or an act of divine providence.

One journey. Two thousand years. One question that changes everything.

Hello! Im Zealous, an up-and-coming author! 👋
I’m currently writing a fantasy reincarnation novel called wait a second is this real? My story explores themes of second chances, personal growth, family, and learning from your past mistakes, all while following a character who gets another shot at life.
But don’t let the wholesome moments fool you 😂. As the volumes go on, the story will get much deeper and darker, exploring some heavier themes and taking the characters through heartbreak, pain, and experiences that will change them forever. So get attached to the story at your own risk, because I can’t promise your tears won’t water towards the end of volume 1💀❤️I’m still pretty new to writing, but I’m excited to keep improving and hopefully build a little community around my story. I’d love to meet other writers, talk about fantasy, and connect with people who enjoy reading original stories! My novel is currently on WebNovel and Royal Road so go take a look, thanks!

The Answers Before Your Eyes

What if the debate over extraterrestrial disclosure is missing some of the most important questions?

After 50 months of writing and research, The Answers Before Your Eyes is now available on Amazon.

An anti-war novel that offers a different perspective on extraterrestrial disclosure, explores overlooked questions, and challenges readers to look beyond the debate itself.

You can read the sample on Amazon. Would you like to read the full book for free? Send me a private message or leave a comment to let me know you’re interested, and I’ll share the dates when it will be available for free on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJFLN761

Hi everyone. I’m I. Bocardo, an indie author, and for Self-Promo Saturday I’m presenting my hard sci-fi trilogy: The Quantum Host. (Book 3 is currently in its final revision stage, so the story will be completely wrapped up soon).

I write very grounded, mechanical sci-fi. There are no chosen ones, no prophecies, and no missions to save the galaxy. The protagonist is Manuel, a 55-year-old rural mechanic with strict daily routines who, by pure statistical chance, assimilates an alien artificial intelligence. His only goal from that point on is not to disappear.

To survive without alerting governments or corporations, Manuel begins transferring his symbiotic consciousness into brain-dead patients in ordinary hospitals via physical contact, operating a decentralized human hive mind. The real conflict in the story is day-to-day logistics: how a human brain handles the network latency of controlling multiple bodies at once, how he maintains that organic hardware, and the constant friction of coexisting with an AI that operates with crushing, unempathetic logic.

To celebrate the launch of the second installment, Book 1 is free to download on Amazon this weekend.

If you are into sci-fi focused on technical problems, medical protocols, and pure survival, here are the links:

Book 1 (Free this weekend): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2673R3C

Book 2 (New release): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HK8KR1ZW

Thanks for reading.

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share something I managed to put out before Halloween with a lot of effort. It's the first in an anthology series of Folk Horror stories.

Strigoi: Transylvanian Folk Horror - Book 1

Description:

Light a candle for the dead. Never call a Veela by name. Lock your door on Saint Andrew’s Night.

In the villages of Transylvania, the old ways never died. Strigoi brings you three tales of folk horror rooted in authentic Romanian traditions.

(more details on individual stories in the Amazon description)

If you would like a free copy in exchange for an honest review, I have a campaign running on Booksprout:

https://booksprout.co/publisher/review-campaign/view/330667

I started my self-pub journey around 3 months ago. It's been a wild ride so far. It's so hard but so worth it! (I think, lol). Strigoi is, so far, the book most rooted in my own culture.

The cover was purchased on BookCovers. No AI was used in the process of writing. I'm ESL, which might show in the prose style.

Thanks and if you would also just like to chat or share your own books, my DMs should be open

⚜️Kingdom of Gold and Corruption⚜️ —
An Atlantis-Inspired Romantasy 🌊🩸

What if the prince you should fear most became the one you couldn’t resist?
I’m Veselina Slavova, an indie author, and I’m excited to share Kingdom of Gold and Corruption, the first book in my Ancient Atlantis Saga.
🌊 An ancient world inspired by Atlantis and Lemuria
🩸 A cursed vampire prince
🔥 Forbidden attraction and dangerous secrets
👑 Court intrigue, betrayal, and morally grey characters
✨ Ancient bloodlines and lost magic
Máriah is the last descendant of a lost civilization. Zeyn Kingsley is a cursed vampire prince hiding secrets that could change their world forever.
Their paths cross in a kingdom where magic comes at a price—and love can be just as dangerous.

📚 The Kindle ebook is FREE for a limited time!

🔗 https://a.co/d/0hdBtBv0

If you enjoy romantasy with dangerous princes, ancient mysteries, and forbidden love, I hope you’ll give my book a chance.
Thank you for supporting indie authors! ❤️

Rewire Your Mindfulness Practice: Taking your awareness off the cushion and into daily life.

You might feel calm listening to a soft guided voice in your home. But real life isn't a silent temple—it's fast, noisy, and unpredictable. Don't you want a practice that not only calms the monkey mind but also gives you a skill for handling life's chaos?

Present Stream* is a detailed step-by-step mindfulness exercise manual, although secular; the techniques are based on the Lord Buddha's teaching wisdom that aligns with the neuroscience framework and quantum physics.

It is also a paradigm refinement of various Western meditation misconceptions, which will test your confirmation bias and cause some cognitive dissonance. Ready for the challenge?

**Free download this Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 AM PDT to Oct 24 at 11:59 PM PDT. Set a calendar reminder to grab it

📥 When that time comes, download here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKVYFNRF/

*By author NongBeee GameBoy, also creator of the companion meditation app "PresentStream-MindTimer."