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For quite a while the future has been bleak for Holistic Henry and Cancer Carl and it isn't getting any better. As the government begins to round-up the homeless population for an involuntary mission to space, Henry and Carl attempt to evade capture, fleeing with acquaintances Junkie Julie, Castaway Connie and Bike Mike. But their luck quickly runs out. Exiled to Mars, thousands of hobos must stick together in their isolation. What the rest of the world sees as opportunity for them, they see as a death sentence. The people in charge have a deadline and don't care what they have to do to meet it. When Henry learns that his estranged daughter, Lily, is terminally ill, he frantically searches for a way to return to home. Carl reveals an escape route but it will take a revolt by the hobos to make it happen. Henry and Connie orchestrate an uprising but the powers that be see the imminent threat and try to quash it before it can gain momentum.Will Henry and Carl survive not only the harsh living conditions of Mars but live long enough to see their revolution become a reality?

Donald Bristo served his country for eight years and PTSD is all he has to show for his service. But, when a zombie outbreak occurs, Donald must go into survival mode and rescue Sister Mary Frances and her young nun in training, Christine. Taking them to his family hunting cabin in the woods, he prepares to teach them the skills they will need to survive while battling his own demons. As the women face an uncertain future, they must also come to terms with their pasts. Christine begins to doubt Donald's integrity and Sister Mary Frances finds herself questioning her faith because of the feelings she has for Donald.

Nine months after the prophecy is set in motion and everyone save the magicians of the land have vanished, new evils lurk on the horizon and two women prepare to give birth. The tension escalates as a final confrontation between Mister Hollow and The Beast becomes eminent. Nothing will prepare them for the wrath of Maggie, who may just be the biggest threat to them both.

On October 25th, 1962, when the world ended, Lee Harvey Oswald was an unknown failure seeking attention he thought he deserved. Oswald awakens in the rubble, finding supplies and shelter for a while before fleeing Dallas in pursuit of an ominous figure called Phoenix that has risen from the ashes to form a new society. Local night-club owner, Jack Ruby, tells Oswald that Phoenix has brought with him a glowing book of knowledge from the future that says Oswald was supposed the kill JFK. So, Oswald sets out to find out why his future was taken from him. Through radio broadcasts, reminiscent of Tokyo Rose during World War II, Phoenix is represented as a savior. But, Phoenix is actually a time/reality travelling demon bent on destroying the human race and returning control of our planet to the alien life forms that brought us here in the beginning of time. Outside of Mineral Wells, Texas Oswald meets White Feather, an old Hopi Indian Shaman. White Feather explains that Oswald is the Lost White Brother that has returned to bring about the Great Purification. He tells Oswald that there are two others that will join him to bring about the Hopi Prophesy. Oswald sets out on this life-changing journey and picks up a nineteen year-old Florida State University student named Jim Morrison, who carries with him the symbol of the Sun. Then, they come across twenty-eight year-old Charles Manson, who escaped from McNeil Island Prison after the bombs dropped. While hiding from military and renegade forces overtaking the country, they set out to fulfill the Hopi Prophesy and save the world from the destructive powers of the Phoenix. These three characters have a chance to redeem themselves for acts that they have not even committed.

When everyone save the magicians of the land vanish . . . Rusty, a young illusionist trying to escape the memory of his dead mother, finds himself stranded a cruise ship headed to Alaska. He finds out that he isn't the only one aboard. He finds Mia, a mysterious girl entranced with fairy tales, and she tells him of a dark man also on the ship. Ling, a Chinese college graduate about to start a new job, arrives in Los Angeles moments before everyone vanishes. Planes fall from the sky, bursting into flames on the tarmac. After the smoke clears, Ling finds a mysterious white box with her name on it. Louis, a retired magician who recently lost his wife, hears explosions from downtown Chicago as he searches for answers. As he prepares to leave town, he also finds a box addressed to him. Jerry, a psychic that tries to keep his gift a secret, sees the horrors about to happen and attempts to flee New Mexico. The Beast has other plans for him. Drawn to the obscure Crossroads Motel in New Mexico, these magicians seek out false salvation from the mysterious Mister Hollow . . . Running parallel to the events in An Hour for Magic, Hollow be thy Name pushes the throttle all the way to the floor, shuttling humanity through its final days. Salvation is far from what is awaiting the magicians at the Crossroads. Their false prophet isn't coming for them. Doors to other realities and fire breathing dragons abound in this tale of psychological terror and mystery.

When four guilty men are acquitted of a horrific crime, a prophetic vision is set in motion and a group of magicians must trust in each other to prevent a powerful beast from being released, a demon hell bent on destroying what remains of the human race and reclaiming this planet as his once and for all. While on their way to an upcoming magic convention in Las Vegas, Shelly Branson (a talented escape artist from Denver), Charlie Parker (a young African-American street magician from New Orleans), and Jackson Winchell (a birthday party magician from Phoenix) freak out when they realize everyone has vanished from the face of the Earth save for the magicians of the land. They soon discover that their fates revolve around ensuring the released murderers stay alive and preserving the safety of a little girl named Maggie who holds the answers to all their questions inside a book written by her grandfather, the mysterious Mister Hollow. Mister Hollow has crossed paths with all of the magicians at pivotal moments in their lives and when they discover their connection, Mister Hollow's true identity and the motives behind his morbid curiosity are revealed. The Beast, which Harry Houdini imprisoned almost a hundred years ago, depends upon the murderers' deaths in order to gain its own freedom. World-renowned illusionist Davino Silverbrook finds himself seduced during a moment of weakness when the Beast promises him unparalleled magic in exchange for release. Will Davino give into the madness and commit murder to gain what he so desperately wants?

In January 2000, Elvis Presley's 65th birthday approaches. A small-time thief, Bruce Stevens, discovers the credit card he just stole actually belongs to Elvis Presley. When he tries to use it and it works, he goes on a spending spree, partying with friends. On his trail is Lee Davis, an obsessed Elvis collector is determined to get his hands on the card to trade it in order to reclaim his birthright, a nickel-plated .38 caliber revolver with black pearl grips customized with the letters TCB and a lightning bolt. The gun was given to Lee's father by Elvis himself when Lee was a child. The promise of it being passed down to him was shattered when his father sold it instead. He desperately wants it back and will do whatever it takes to reacquire it. Meanwhile, Elvis comes out of hiding to protect his identity, finding Bruce and demanding the card back. The King is not prepared to take no for an answer. All hell breaks loose.

The Oxford Dictionary defines crossroads as "A point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences."Collected here for the first time, Justin Fulkerson offers up 6 chilling tales ranging from serial killers to alien conspiracies.Are strangers thrown together by fate or coincidence? Does destiny or fate really exist? Are we really in control of the decisions we make?You be the judge as you dive into these tales of paranoia and the dark side of human nature.Collected for the first time, each of these 6 tales delves into fears, torment, paranoia and destiny.This collection includes these 6 tales for your enjoyment: Unfinished BusinessOne more CupKnackelflergParanormal Alien CrapKoyaanisqatsi (novella)Gates of She'ol (novella)

As the 20th anniversary of their friendship approaches, Freckles the Clown wants to celebrate with Jim. But, Jim doesn't like Freckles at all. He never considered Freckles to be his friend. As a matter of fact, Jim is terrified of the cannibal clown that forces him year after year to partake in his debauchery. Determined to put an end to his living nightmare, Jim sets out to murder Freckles before he can kill again. But, Freckles has other plans for him. He's just getting started.