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Seventeen-year-old Loreto Riker has never known life outside a bunker. After an atomic war thrusts the world into an eternal winter, the descendant of the survivors accepts an exploratory mission to search for others on the ravaged surface. But the treacherous task quickly turns deadly when he’s attacked by radioactively deformed flesh-eaters. Desperately evading the mutant cannibals, Loreto pairs up with a sword-wielding woman on the run from the foul creatures.

Earth Has Fallen chronicles the aftermath of World War III, a conflict that plunged the planet into nuclear winter. Despite predictions that it would last for no more than a decade, 50 years have passed with no end in sight. The few who survived the initial devastation have moved underground to scrape out a life in once-abandoned mines and bunkers - the hopeful venture to the surface to scavenge and search for signs of a healing Earth. But out in the wastes, the Ash Walkers have adapted to a new kind of world, one characterized by violence and the hunt for human flesh.

In The Hungry, Lucas and his family move into a new house, hoping for a fresh start, but soon discover they are not alone. Lucas begins to sense a presence in the walls, and as the nights go by, the creepy sounds get louder, causing him increasing anxiety. When his father goes missing one evening, Lucas faces a terrifying creature that attacks them. Together, Lucas and his father develop a plan to trap the creature, but they must leave their affected mother behind. As they battle the creature, they emerge victorious but wounded. However, their ordeal is not over as they encounter more ...

What would you do if you were living your best life, or so you thought and woke up in a nightmare? You must always be aware that your choices may look different to someone on the outside. Perhaps people are just blinded by their own sins? Welcome to a place that will challenge that. Welcome to The House of Seven Sins where you can confront the worst stains on your soul; and if you are lucky, survive! For seven individuals who have never crossed paths, and seemingly have nothing in common, The House of Seven Sins is where they will learn about their true selves. How far are a social media ...

Child of Darkness/Child of Light tells the story of Melanie Heatstar, a young woman born to wizard parents on the mystical world of Odius. Melanie is a natural at magic, and quickly rises through the ranks to become a Protector of Odius, a position tasked with defending the world from all kinds of threats. Along the way, she meets Dekker, a young man who becomes her ally in the fight against evil and darkness. Together, Melanie and Dekker face challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resolve. They encounter powerful enemies and make new friends, all while discovering new and ...

Michael Dane had been wandering in the darkness of his own despair for what felt like an eternity. The night sky was filled with stars but all he could see was loneliness and emptiness. He had been running away from his past for as long as he could remember, but now he was completely lost and alone. He felt like he had been swallowed by an endless void and he was never going to find a way out. But then one night, something changed. As he continued his long journey, he felt a strange power awaken inside of him that he never knew he had. He slowly realized he could manipulate the world around...

Thomas Paige lived a good life. Well, that is what everyone who knew him thought. In reality, Thomas was addicted to adventure, and when it was time to settle down, he found adrenaline rushes the only way he could—he gambled. Well, you know what they say: Be careful whom you gamble with. Desperate to return to the world of the living following his murder, Thomas makes a deal with Apophis. In exchange for completing a task, Apophis will send Thomas back to Earth. However, Apophis never agrees to send Thomas back as he was.

Jason Walker was on top of the world. Having just finished college and equipped with his trusty camera, he is ready to set out on a cross-country trip of a lifetime. The only problem is that you can't leave your past, nor your demons behind. Follow Jason as he descends into his own mental hell where he meets both allies and foes. In the end, will Jason be able to defeat the demons of his past to move forward into a bright future?

The Scales of Justice are blind, but not always balanced. When Cameron Sprague, an up and coming detective, makes the decision to work outside the guidelines of policy and procedure it leads to a guilty rapist, known as the Tiny Tyke Killer, being set free to return to the street. Sprague’s continued bad decisions eventually place him behind bars as the killings continue. After his own daughter is killed while he is imprisoned, the disgraced Sprague only has one thing on his mind upon his release - bring the Tiny Tyke Killer to justice. But as victims continue to pile up, will he be able ...

Lenard Childs is a young man who has slowly seen the world fall apart. The storms that used to be mild have intensified with each passing year. But it wasn't until the earthquakes and tsunamis hit that people started to panic. Clearly, the world was changing, and not for the better. As natural disasters increased in frequency, Lenard knew that the apocalypse was imminent. A quarter of the world's population was wiped out, and those who remained struggled to survive in a rapidly deteriorating world. Despite all this, Lenard refused to give up hope. During times of crisis, he had seen the ...

Kylie and Jason are two young individuals who have spent their entire lives within the confines of a compound. They have always felt like something was missing, like they were meant for something more than just living within the safety of the walls. They've heard stories from the elders about a mist that surrounds the compound, and beyond it lies a wasteland filled with danger and uncertainty. But they can't help but feel drawn to the unknown, and the desire to find answers about their past becomes too strong to ignore. Their journey is not an easy one, as they encounter countless obstacles...

One man’s vision for the New American Union can change the course of history, but will his desire to bring what remains of America to its pre-war glory destroy the country’s humanity? Dr. Jefferson Wright was a tenured professor at Columbia University's School of Law before his fall from grace by touting the necessity of a preemptive nuclear strike to prevent World War III. For the years leading up to the end of the world, Dr. Wright vocalized his concerns to any outlet that would listen. Dr. Wright vanished without a trace one month before the first warhead detonated. Over the ensuing ...

The hairs on the back of Dekker's neck stood on end as he felt the unmistakable tug of magical energy in the air. Returning the artifact to Dekker, Eamon clapped him on the shoulder, a gesture of camaraderie and solidarity that spoke volumes. The city of Odious continued to pulse with life around them, and Dekker knew that he would do everything in his power to ensure its safety, for today, tomorrow, and all the days to come. Together, they stood at the edge of the unknown maze of the inner sanctum, where the secrets of the temple awaited and, perhaps, their own destinies. As the crowd ...

Have you ever wondered how one event, one interaction, can have an impact on so many around us? Usually, those events and impacts are left to chance, but not for Maxwell Stillington. For Maxwell, his life was his own boring life until Xander K decides to set off a chain of events to intertwine Maxwell's life with strangers he has never met before so Xander K can achieve his ultimate goal of regaining a soul.

Orias crumpled to the ground. The pain was too much as it erupted up his arms and throughout his body like streaks of wildfire. As the ebbing wildfire reached his head, his mind exploded with blinding whiteness, obscuring his vision and making him nauseous and dizzy. The pain was like needles that had been dipped in alcohol and jammed through his skin like his extremities had been replaced with ice and electricity wired straight into his spine. Without the ability to control his own body, Orias let out a guttural scream. After mere moments, the pain utterly consumed him. The blackness that ...

In the third installment of the “Earth has Fallen” series, Toleran has survived the attack coordinated by Michael and the Elysium Fields’ citizen-soldiers; but not without heavy casualties. While some have perished, others will rise to power and lead. Even in the aftermath of great destruction, humanity must continue. With Prototype 863 nearly completed, there is no better time to return to the surface.

To be born underground, in the dark, never to see the surface. That seemed to be Loreto’s fate. Born nearly half a century after the world had been destroyed by total, global, nuclear war one young man must find his destiny. He must learn what it means to be himself. Destined to become a Topsider, will he walk upon the surface? Will he be one of the brave few who work to usher humanity back to Earth’s population? Find out in Loreto: An Earth Has Fallen Short Story. See Loreto Rucker’s humble beginnings as he grows into the young man we will meet in Servidio’s Earth Has Fallen Post-...

They thought the superflu that was attacking the nation was bad until they realized the state-mandated vaccine was worse! Joshua Miller is not what you would call "a nice guy." Having served fifteen years of a life sentence for multiple homicides during a bank robbery "gone wrong", he finds his freedom following a state-mandated vaccine which is supposed to eradicate the new superflu is flawed and ends up turning people into blood-hungry beasts. During his escape from the prison, he promises a friend that he will find their daughter and keep her safe. Worrying about the creatures as well as...

Having made it to Mexico, the team must now find a way not only to Guadalajara; but also figure out how to stop the spread of the K-Zine infection destroying the continent.

In a world forever changed by a devastating event, young Kentran struggles to survive alongside her tribe in the harsh wasteland that remains. But when a powerful new threat emerges, Kentran discovers that she has been chosen as the tribe's only hope for salvation. In order to save her people, Kentran must become a Firewalker, someone who will transcend the flames and enter into a different plane of existence to gain the power to defeat their enemy. With no one else to turn to, Kentran sets out on a perilous journey to master her newfound abilities and save her tribe from certain ...