
Stories about a woman with power to heal, but no powers of speech; a princess whose uncle leaves her deep in a cave to die at the hands of a stagman. Another young woman raised to be a witch alongside the witch's troll son; and a girl who finds the knot in the grain of her new house’s attic, which leads her on a magical mission.
Presents eight twists on the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood, exploring such issues as why most characters seem dim-witted and what, exactly, is the theme.
Five tales of dragon lore by Tanith Lee, Orson Scott Card, and other equally talented fantasy authors.
These stories of the supernatural and surreal incorporate dark fantasy and the fairy tale as well as horror and wild humor. (Sequel: The Restless Dead) ![]()
There's something for every guy in this collection of stories, mini-memoirs, advice, poems, comics and drawings chosen by readers on the Guys Read web site.
Nine horror stories set in England focus on everyday items that have sinister qualities. (Sequel: More Horowitz Horror) ![]()
This book tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong, not to her run-down neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Capturing her thoughts and emotions in poems and stories, she is able to rise above hopelessness and create a quiet space for herself in the midst of her oppressive surroundings. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become.
A collection of eighteen stories describing the surprises, sacrifices, doubts, pain, and joy of falling in love.
A collection of short stories combining dark seduction and modern romance presents a variety of tales featuring the romantic lives of humans and werewolves, ghosts, fallen angels, zombies, and shape-shifters.
A collection of twelve original stories that explore the possibility of being able to travel to and live on Mars.