The manager of a small town public access station questions the legacy of his favorite children's show mascot when he learns that the man inside the costume had been carrying a dark and scandalous secret.
A young woman awakens alone in her new (and as-yet-unfurnished) home on New Years's Day, having skipped festivities the night before. But in an offhand attempt to make a worthwhile New Year’s resolution, she inadvertently invokes an… unconventional advisor.
A master occultist revives her recently deceased father in order to take care of some unfinished business. But shortcuts in the resurrection process result in his needing to accomplish more than merely his own objectives.
Rick and Lucy, two creative office workers, find themselves — and the rest of their office mates — behaving in increasingly outlandish ways, all while a mysterious laughter punctuates their actions. As they try to get to the bottom of the situation, they slowly realize there may be no escape...
After learning of an unusual local legend at a neighborhood pub — a tale derided by her local coworkers — a young woman finds the benefits of an unconventional "credit" deal almost too good to be true. But when an unexpected life change casts doubt on her ability to fulfill her side of the...
When three sudden deaths befall members of a small law firm, Karen Dunmore begins to suspect that they may be retribution for a terrible crime and its subsequent cover-up. Fearing for her family’s safety, she desperately tries to convince her husband and his associates to take action. But will it...
Authors Libby Daricek and Mark LaSalle are each working to finish their respective novels — Mark’s being a crime thriller, and Libby’s an emotional drama. But as they describe scenes from their works (and propose changes to their pieces), their collaborative relationship is put to the test,...
An aspiring social influencer struggles to make a name for herself on offKILLtr, a niche social media site for serial killers. But when her latest intended victim calls her strategy into question, she begins to wonder if she’s taken on more than she can handle…
In the spring of 2020, as ambitious politicians self-servingly paint an overly optimistic picture of the impact of the COVID-19 virus, regular people find themselves unsure as to how to proceed. But as mask mandates and stay-at-home orders sweep the nation — and once-thriving businesses find...
A Doctor, a Lawyer, a Baker, a Fool…” Four strangers wake to find themselves imprisoned together in an apparent attempt to lift an ominous curse — provided they kill the “least gifted” among them. With scant minutes before they are forced to act, how will they arrive at their fateful...
Binjamen, irate after a conflict with a local sushi chef, decides to take revenge — in an extreme fashion. But when he meets the vacationing Lynette, he is instantly smitten... and has to reconsider his plans for vengeance when it seems she may be caught up in his actions.
In this contemporary take on the classic fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” a man finds himself bored with his job — and decides to amuse himself by playing pranks on his coworkers, only to find that they may be disinclined to believe him when their trust is most critical.
Richard and Kate have lost everything: Job, home, lifestyle. Now, with everything they own packed into their battered old station wagon, they’re just trying to make it to Cleveland, where Richard’s brother has offered a chance to start over. But making the journey is easier said than done, and...
In the era of social distancing, everyone has had to adjust. But in the world of professional (or semi-professional) wrestling — where in-the-ring competition necessarily requires close physical contact — the challenges presented are particularly troublesome. But a shift in emphasis toward...
Quentin has a problem: one of his neighbors is gradually taking over the community garden, pushing everyone else out and consolidating her claim. His friend Brent is pushing him to confront the offender, but Quentin seeks the wisdom of Tex — a genuine Old West gunslinger who just happens to find...
Emily is nervous about meeting her husband Wilson’s family for the first time at their annual Independence Day gathering. Having eloped, she is concerned that the family will never accept her as one of their own. But Wilson has a plan to bring her into the fold — competing in the family’s...
Recent high school graduate Caleb is reluctant to embrace his friend Abby’s advice to embark on a new chapter of his life; he prefers the status quo. But his own perspective shifts radically when a sudden accident leaves him dead — and reanimated as a ghost. Guided by longtime spirit (and 1970s...
