Feeling pissed off and miserable about losing her retirement lifestyle and subsequently, her chances of dying of old age; she searches for the reasons why she was reactivated. With the help of her old friend Al, an incognito artificial intelligence; and Om, a twenty-something emo tweak-girl, she discovers a plot that goes a lot deeper than losing her death. And in doing so, she finds a reason to survive.

It's tough being a robot - unrealistic expectations from humans, long hours, lack of social interaction. And what can you do when unscrupulous owners break the law? Humans have attorneys, and so should you. Sometimes, you just need a good lawyer to do what a robot can't.

Gary Legal, Attorney at Law

The future was supposed to be sleek, efficient, and well-managed. Instead, it's an absurdist playground of corporate overreach, rogue AIs, and mad science gone terribly—yet hilariously—wrong.

Darkly comedic and relentlessly clever, Sudo VI Margret.DMP is a mind-bending collection of twisted futures, corporate nightmares, and technology just sentient enough to be pissed off. If you’ve ever suspected that the universe is held together with duct tape and questionable code, this book is for you.

A "quarterly" publication of humorous stories in the science fiction and adjacent genres.

We’ve all seen the memes about “The Fuc*ening”—when your day is going too well and you don’t trust it and some shit finally goes down. Ah, there it is: The Fuc*ening. We were inspired by this sentiment and thus have heeded the call to create an anthology that embodies The Fuc*ening. Featuring work from Margret Treiber, Linda McMullen, Charlie Fish, Lisa Gregoire, Buzz Dixon, Andrew Hughes, David F. Shultz, Kris Ashton, Louise Beech & Christopher Miller, Ken Goldman, G. D. Deckard, Adam Breckenridge, K. G. Delmare, Bill McCormick, Robert Bose, Christopher Clauss, N. S. Reiss, Jude Matulich-Hall, Art Lasky, R. Y. Bai, Edgar Scott, D. P. Blanchard, and Rowan Hill.

Science fiction is NOT a safe space!

In this companion volume to Hazardous Imaginings: The Mondo Book of Politically Incorrect Science Fiction, fourteen stories by Ian Creasey, Andrew Fox, David Wesley Hill, Liam Hogan, Claude Lalumière, and other writers from around the world push the boundaries of what is considered taboo in science fiction. From a society where telling an insult joke is a capital crime to one where letting your faucet drip may cost you your head, from a utopia where inequality and want have been abolished to a hostile planet whose isolated colonists must deal with the aftermath of a sexual assault among their own, these stories pull no punches.

With an introduction by award-winning author Barry N. Malzberg.

Welcome to where Mythos Meets Cute

What makes human hearts (and other parts) beat faster? For some, it’s other humans. For others, it’s tentacled creatures from beyond time and space. In this delightful Light collection of Cthulhu Mythos-inspired romcom, twenty-four stories and poems, part of a duology, Cthulhu falls in love, his son dates a Mi-Go, several summonings go hilariously awry, lovers rob graves and build furniture, some keep Mythos creatures as pets, and others post priceless grimoires on social media. This Light tome includes many beloved Mythos creatures and a host of new ones.

Twenty-one carefully curated tales set in Connecticut span the gamut from dark fairy tale to possessed objects, from Dungeons & Dragons games that overlap into real life to aliens among us. Kids on bikes ride through these pages, confronting themselves, nature, and the general weirdness of Connecticut in the ’80s and ’90s.
Meet bullies, saviors, ghosts, weirdos, and sweethearts, dreamed into existence by some of the most innovative horror writers of Connecticut, and a chosen few from elsewhere.

Horror is part of the human condition, but few peoples across the ages know it quite like the Jews.

From slavery to pogroms to the Holocaust to antisemitism, the "Chosen People" have not only endured hell on Earth, they've risen above it to share their stories with the world.

Whether it's pirate rabbis or demon-slaying Bible queens, concentration camp vampires or beloved, fearless bubbies, THE JEWISH BOOK OF HORROR offers you twenty-two dark tales about the culture, history, and folklore of the Jewish people.

Stepping into the Rabbit Hole for the fourth time, you descend into madness. But is madness zany or just insane? Does the world, the universe, shift under your feet, or is your mind slipping into another realm of being? Maybe that safe reality you so treasure is a mirage, that all knowing, wise god actually having the deep wisdom of a teenage pizza delivery boy, who may just be an alien. Then again, we all may just be in hell.

Twenty-five authors take you on trips into madness. Twenty-nine delightfully weird stories which will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you wonder about reality. All you need do is follow that helpful little cottontail for another voyage down the Rabbit Hole.

"How do you form a more perfect union?"

Unlock the continuing mind-bending possibilities of ethical and moral dilemmas with "After Dinner Conversation - Season Six," the next (and final) installment (look for the After Dinner Conversation - Best of" series) of the must-read collection of the best short stories from the critically acclaimed After Dinner Conversation magazine series.

Spanning all genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction and everything in between, each story is guaranteed to captivate you and leave you questioning your own beliefs. Perfect for philosophy students and fiction lovers alike, each story comes with five suggested discussion questions that are the ultimate conversation starter for your dinner party, book club, or social gathering. Don't miss out on the chance to read a book that demands conversations with others and explores the complexities of human nature in a whole new way!

Imps & Minions explores the lives of the little guys of villainry, with 34 tales dedicated to servile underlings, mooks, henchmen, pawns, scamps and rapscallions. Whether it's Riznax, the little imp who falls in love with his master's library of ancient tomes, or the poor troll suffering the aftermath of a fairy tale, or the machine programmed to defend her overlord with every microchip in her chassis—in Imps & Minions, they all take center stage. The stories range in tone from whimsical and lighthearted to dark and tragic, and span the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and "superhero", with a few that are harder to classify. Collectively, they provide diverse looks at the complex and multi-faceted lives of imps, minions, and villainous underdogs of all stripes. Above all, they are compelling tales that show us the trials and tribulations of a colourful cast of characters normally relegated to the background—this is Imps & Minions, and these are their stories.Amazon Bestseller top rankings: #1 in Science Fiction Anthologies (Kindle Store) on Amazon.com; #1 in Fantasy Anthologies & Short Stories (Kindle Store) on Amazon.com; #1 in Science Fiction Short Stories (Kindle Store) on Amazon.ca; #1 in Fantasy Anthologies (Kindle Store) on Amazon.ca; #1 in Superhero Fantasy eBooks on Amazon.ca.

From across the far reaches of the internet, the community at Fark.com presents . . . Raiders of the Lost Plot: The 2024 Fark Fiction Anthology! Our editors have worked feverishly to bring you the best short fiction of 2024 from the minds and imaginations at Fark, the online community where snark is king and wit reigns supreme. Gods and devils, angels and piglets, mysteries and the mysterious. Space smugglers and fantastic beasts, murders, mayhem, and one very, very important dog all come together with much, much more.

And even better, for the ninth year in a row, all proceeds from the sale of this anthology will benefit an excellent children’s charity chosen by the posters at Fark.com.

So strap in, put a fedora on your squirrel, and get ready, because adventures await and there’s all sorts of plots to find!

Study abroad! See new places! Meet new people!

In our exchange student program, you can literally study anywhere or anywhen you can imagine. We'll send you to new planets. We'll send you to new dimensions and realms of existence. We'll send you through time itself!

Don't believe me? This exciting anthology contains many tales of our thrilling and educational exchange student program. You'll read tales of aliens coming to earth and humans traveling to alien worlds. You'll meet a denizen of Hell who travels to Heaven. Some students will discover their super powers on their journey. Other students will have encounters with the undead. You'll meet a law enforcement officer who travels to the realm of the fae to help solve a crime of truly interdimensional proportions.

A blind spaceship pilot.

Cops and maintenance personnel in wheelchairs.

Taking on bad guys with only one leg or no arms.

It's not what you are that makes you something special. It's who you choose to be.

Seventeen stories about people who rise above anything that tries to stop them, even their own limitations.

Off worlds, future worlds, ports of call near and far. This year’s anthology brings you experiences, surprises, and mysteries. And some of our treasured space opera settings.

Some stories are quite brief, some are cutting, and have payoffs that are very satisfying. Join us for this year‘s 2025 anthology. You will find something for every Sci Fi taste.

In the not-so-distant future, the line between human and machine blurs into a fascinating mosaic of possibilities. AI, Robot is an anthology that thrusts you into the heart of this fusion, where artificial intelligence and robots not only walk among us but also dream, love, and question their existence.

Within these pages, you'll encounter stories that span the emotional spectrum of the AI experience. Each tale is a thread in the vast web of our potential future, exploring the depths of synthetic souls and the heights of human ingenuity. As you turn the pages, you'll be invited to question the ethics of creation, the meaning of consciousness, and the future of evolution.

AI, Robot isn't just a collection of stories; it's a gateway to a future that might already be unfolding. Prepare to have your heart challenged and your mind expanded as you delve into the lives of the metal and the circuits that may one day become an inseparable part of our own reality.

Colors shape our world—but what if they shaped worlds beyond imagination?

Why does Red Riding Hood's cloak need to be crimson? How could emperors command respect without their royal purple?
And what would Terry Pratchett's Discworld be without the mysterious glow of octarine?

Journey through a kaleidoscope of speculative fiction where colors aren't just visual experiences—they're gateways to extraordinary universes. In these provocative tales, hues become characters, absences of color create tension, and rainbows transcend their weather-bound origins to reveal deeper truths about human existence.

From the blinding white of alien landscapes to the deepest black of cosmic voids, this anthology pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions. Each story—crafted for mature readers—invites you to see familiar colors through unfamiliar eyes.
Explore the spectrum of human emotion, technological possibility, and magical potential in this collection that dares to ask:

What if colors could change everything?

The winter issue of HyphenPunk brings in 12 different stories in 10 different -punk genres.

Brainwashing implants in your head, segregation, division, mass murder, time travel, and the controversial red hat. It is all part of the landscape of a broken American dream, a final nail in our collective coffin – or is it?
Can we rise up? Can we clean off the blood, survive the virus, and cast our votes for a new day, a new United States of America to be proud of?

Trumpland: Divided We Stand is a speculative fiction journey through many worlds resulting from the most controversy ridden administration in the history of America. All artists have donated their work and all proceeds go to charities fighting to make the U.S.A. something better than we are today

"What happens when you mix speculative fiction and romantic or erotic elements? In this anthology, you’ll go on a sensual journey. From a lonely wife in The Mending Tool to a supernatural creature that inspires passion in Want, these characters and stories will draw you in. Paint portraits with the main character of The Knight’s Collection. Or make love to a deity as in Sarvāngāsana or Lady Eros visits a Coffee Shop. Some of these stories provide the expected Happily Ever After/Happy For Now ending of a traditional romance plot. Others will subvert your expectations in delightful ways." --Delilah Night, author of deliciously naughty bedtime stories

Though originally meant as a stand-alone anthology, the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection has evolved into an annual celebration of speculative fiction. Our tenth and final installment in the annual anthology features not only the winners from our annual writing competition and Reader's Choice Awards, but also selected stories from previous installments as we look back on where we have been.On behalf of all of the authors that have published with us over the years, we thank all of our readers who have supported our publications. This anthology would not exist without the support and feedback of our readers.

The Weird and Whatnot is an ever-growing community of authors, artists, poets, and readers. The stories, art, and poetry in this publication are fun, creepy, unusual, and just a little weird. Read about a dead man brought back to life to act as bait, hordes of holy spiders, and robots dancing for their freedom. We have superheroes, shapeshifters, aliens, vampires, and ghosts. Are you sure you want to enter here? You might never to go back to normal again.

We are living in interesting times, locally, globally and intergalactically. Join our authors as they speculatively describe the politics of our world and others!

Fiction from A.L. Kersel, Jamie Lackey, Margret A. Treiber, Cameron Suey, Robin van Eck

Fiona Maeve Geist discusses the translated works of Nelly Arcan and Yumiko Kurahashi

And a classic take from Edith Nesbit, the Man-sized Marble!

80 authors from around the world combine their talents to write the greatest episodic criminal manhunt anthology ever written. Follow Detective Curly Knucklewad and his assistant, Wanda Wowzer, as they pursue leads and clues around The Whole Wide World in search of the thief who stole a secret Limp Noodle Sauce recipe. From comic to chilling, each episode offers a fresh perspective and new eyes on the greatest heist ever pulled off.

Given the task of writing a short story where the main character is a writer, these authors let their imaginations soar. This collection explores plagiarism, the criminal underworld and wormholes. You’ll ride the rails with Cal and Petey and meet Curt’s platoon, visit Bitter Mountain, and a strange town at a sister’s funeral. Follow a psychic murder investigator, and find out the rewards of saying ‘nothing.’ Also in this collection, an immortal writes by the light of the moon, there is poignant young love, and a pretty girl who seems to have it all time and again. There are also stories about mysteriously written words, tiny people, a stroll across a bridge of memories, an authentic ghostwriter, a laptop named Skullcandy, wizards that sing, and a writer’s search for the soul, and more.

"Death Engine Protocol" is a brutal, fast-paced dystopian sci-fi that blends superhero grit with body horror and biting social commentary. 

"Death Engine Protocol" by Margret A Treiber, is the largest book I have read in a single day for a long time. I loved the universe, the setting, the characters and I’m a sucker for dirty and gritty sci-fi. 

"Japanese Robots Love to Dance" by Margret Treiber is a fun sci-fi story which explores what it really means to be human.

(Death Engine Protocol) This was one of my favourite reads of the year so far! It had such a fresh and captivating spin on Dystopian Sci-fi. Margret Treiber writes with so much emotion and natural flair, I wanted to read some of the paragraphs twice just to make sure I didn't miss anything.

(Japanese Robots Love to Dance) The book is a fun series of romps and I finished it in one sitting. You’ll enjoy it.

(Japanese Robots Love to Dance) What a fun book! This book has great writing, a fantastic premise, good characters. This is like a funny, legal version of I, Robot. These stories are all quite funny and have a nice thought-provoking theme throughout.

"DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL" instantly grabbed me. The raw intensity of its premise (engineered obedience clashing with glitching defiance) makes it a standout in the sci-fi and cyberpunk space. With its razor-sharp style and themes of control, betrayal, and rebellion against engineered fate, it has all the qualities to resonate with readers hungry for high-stakes, character-driven speculative fiction.

"Death Engine Protocol" doesn't read like a book, it reads like a system crash in neon corrupted memory, DNA-coded assassins, governments trading silence for corpses, and a protagonist who decides to glitch instead of obey. That's not just cyberpunk; that's a manifesto wrapped in machine rage.

I recently had the chance to read your novel "DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL", and I wanted to reach out to express my admiration for your work. The story's intensity  from a character engineered to obey and forget, to her eventual rebellion against the forces controlling her, is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of autonomy, betrayal, and resilience. Your blending of science, suspense, and moral complexity creates a world that's simultaneously terrifying and compelling.

I came across "Death Engine Protocol", and honestly, it stopped me mid-scroll. From the opening line, it's clear this isn't just cyberpunk, it's a visceral, beautifully chaotic rebellion against control itself. The fragmented cadence, the moral decay, the raw defiance in every reboot, it all reads like a manifesto wrapped in machine code. You've built a heroine who doesn't just break free from the system; she burns the whole protocol to ash. It's the kind of story that grabs readers by the throat and refuses to let go.

(Death Engine Protocol) What makes the novel exceptional isn't just its kinetic, cyberpunk pace, it's the pulse underneath. The way you layer political decay, corporate greed, and bio-engineered rage with shards of tenderness and defiance turns a dystopian premise into something fiercely alive. Your protagonist's refusal to stay erased, to glitch instead, captures that rare fusion of fury and freedom that defines great speculative fiction. It's not just rebellion; it's reclamation

I recently had the chance to read your novel "DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL", and I wanted to reach out to express my admiration for your work. The story's intensity  from a character engineered to obey and forget, to her eventual rebellion against the forces controlling her, is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of autonomy, betrayal, and resilience. Your blending of science, suspense, and moral complexity creates a world that's simultaneously terrifying and compelling.