A collection of out-of-this-world short stories that ring true in mortal hearts.
Breath by Jodi L. Milner: The Guardian of Souls realizes her life is incomplete and sacrifices everything to find what’s missing. Awareness by Timothy Vincent: To achieve the status of Magi, Jyn must pass his father’s ultimate test. Phoenix by Elise Stephens: Orion loses his wife on their wedding day and uses dark magic to seek her in the afterlife. Life Under Research Conditions by Thaxson Patterson II: Can a bioweapon possess a soul and make choices to save humanity? The Year of No Foals by Scott E. Tarbet: A miraculous colt and a mysterious old man bring healing to a family ripped apart by tragedy. Naoki No Yokai by F.M. Longo: Yokai have overrun a local village, and it’s up to Saga Naoki to discover the reason why. Jilted River by Ginger Mann: An Appalachian fairy tale attracts visitors to a state park, but then they start to disappear. Tower Gods by J.R. Potter: A thirteen-year-old boy with an oxygen mask befits the role of hero in Watcher Benson’s eyes. Reality As We Know It by Danielle E. Shipley: Where otherworldly magic fails, is Row’s friendship enough to mend Singer’s grieving heart? 60 Seconds to Midnight by TC Phillips: Fleeing an ancient evil, a young woman from amongst the stars finds unlikely refuge on Earth. The Toll of Another Bell: A Fantasy Anthology (including Reality As We Know It by Danielle E. Shipley) via Xchyler Publishing About Reality As We Know It: In a realm of infinite possibility, impossibility, and immortality, a broken boy begs to die. |
Devoted childhood companion to the shattered Singer, Row will do anything to resurrect his friend’s will to live, including join him in exile in real-world London, where if the grueling battle against unemployment doesn’t kill you, the dodgy neighbor in the upstairs flat just might.
But as Singer’s grief festers and eviction looms, even irrepressible Row begins to doubt whether single-minded determination is enough to make ends – and two hurting hearts – meet.
"I was...absolutely charmed by the voice of Danielle Shipley... 'Reality As We Know It' is both innovative and affectionate."
- Ginger Mann, author of China Doll (Shades and Shadows paranormal anthology)
"A very entertaining tale that twists the fantasy element... It has a spectacular voice and set of characters."
- A. F. Stewart, author of Our Man Fred (Mechanized Masterpieces: A Steampunk Anthology)
But as Singer’s grief festers and eviction looms, even irrepressible Row begins to doubt whether single-minded determination is enough to make ends – and two hurting hearts – meet.
"I was...absolutely charmed by the voice of Danielle Shipley... 'Reality As We Know It' is both innovative and affectionate."
- Ginger Mann, author of China Doll (Shades and Shadows paranormal anthology)
"A very entertaining tale that twists the fantasy element... It has a spectacular voice and set of characters."
- A. F. Stewart, author of Our Man Fred (Mechanized Masterpieces: A Steampunk Anthology)
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"The Toll of Another Bell" on Goodreads / Read an Excerpt of "Reality As We Know It"!
Related Pinterest Board: London, England, Réalis
Character Interview - "My Love, My Heart, My Singer: A Walk Through the Abréal"
Character Interview - "Real World Problems (Will Scarlet's Kiss &Tell)"
Songs of Singer's Heart: "She Falls Asleep" (McFly) / "My Heart Dances" (Elton John)
And because that last number put me in a "Road to El Dorado" soundtrack kinda mood,
here's a song for Row: "Someday Out of the Blue" (Elton John)
"The Toll of Another Bell" on Goodreads / Read an Excerpt of "Reality As We Know It"!
Related Pinterest Board: London, England, Réalis
Character Interview - "My Love, My Heart, My Singer: A Walk Through the Abréal"
Character Interview - "Real World Problems (Will Scarlet's Kiss &Tell)"
Songs of Singer's Heart: "She Falls Asleep" (McFly) / "My Heart Dances" (Elton John)
And because that last number put me in a "Road to El Dorado" soundtrack kinda mood,
here's a song for Row: "Someday Out of the Blue" (Elton John)