Anne J Hill

Under the glow of the full moon's light, a symphony of howls pierces the night. But don't be fooled with their hypnotic lures, for in the shadows . . . there will be wolves.In this collection of short stories and poetry, multiple authors weave fantastical tales from comedy to horror. A vampire and werewolf duo pull off an art gallery heist, but the vampire almost ruins everything, as usual. The case of Jack the Ripper is one of the most famous unsolved mysteries of England . . . but no one talks about the Canis Lupus hairs found on the bodies. A college student struggles to pursue his human dreams while finding his place in his wolf pack. When werewolves destroy all that a princess holds dear, she wields her powers to seek revenge. A wolfish prank to scare highschool bullies goes horribly wrong. Someone or something is murdering local children and a teacher will stop at nothing to find the killer.Turn these pages to find glimmers of light amidst the shadows where the lines between human and wolf are blurred, and the moonlight reveals secrets that are best kept in the dark."There Will Be Wolves is a collection of hair-raising short stories and heartfelt poetry perfectfor fans of werewolf tales There's sweet romance, friendship, vampires vs wolves, historical fantasy, and more Some shifters choose to fight the monster inside of them, while others succumb to insatiable bloodlust. These stories remind me of the legend; we all have a good and evil wolf inside us fighting for supremacy. The one who wins is the one we feed." - J.R. Brady, Author in Though We Bleed

For those who are no strangers to grief, The Hope We Risk is a collection of poetry and poetic prose to bring light to your darkest hours. If you feel alone in your grief or struggle to see how there can be hope in the midst of despair, these carefully crafted words by numerous poets and authors are here to bring you comfort and to point to the God who is still in control in a spiraling world. To those who have loved and lost, faced the pain of death, fallen into the clutches of paralyzing grief, and either gotten back up or still need a helping hand, know that you are loved. May this book be a balm and encouragement to the weariest of souls-to help you risk hope even in the face of sorrow.

--Book One of the Crimson Books Collection--Briars & Blood is a collection of novellas that rediscover the beloved Beauty and the Beast themes in various fantasy settings.A wolfman makes a fatal error, leaving his heart iced with guilt, but he's afraid to accept help from the beautiful ward who could melt it.A man who is half machine is imprisoned by his father and cursed to be stigmatized as soulless-until a servant girl risks exposure to help him reclaim his humanity.A girl branded as a beast and a boy who dreams of becoming a legend set out to bring magic back to their world.In a tale inspired by Celtic mythology, a storyteller meets a young man trapped by a curse and must find the story that will save them both.A handful of beastly excerpts and beautiful bonus content lies in the back matter of the book for those who just can't get enough.Each Beast has their own curse, and every Beauty their own obstacles. Despite their differences, they must work together . . . or suffer the consequences.*This collection contains four novellas and novelettes. There are a handful of excerpts in the back matter with the author notes and bios, similar to how some novels have an excerpt of book two in the back. These excerpts are sneak peeks into other Beauty and the Beast inspired stories not included in this collection. Enjoy

A diverse collection of flash fiction, short stories, and poetry, Wither and Bloom explores the choice to love through trials and storms in all seasons of life-from new loves, lives built together, and long-lasting romances, to platonic love between family, friends, and strangers.Within these pages, you'll be swept off your feet and transported to the worlds of...A man and his wife who turned into vampires at age eighty-five. An EMT who chooses to save a child despite the life-altering consequences. A fae who doesn't take kindly to an arranged marriage with a human prince. The children that throw wrenches into even the most stable relationships.The man made of stone who falls in love with a woman that has her own stone walls. The post-it notes that keep spouses tethered during their busy lives. In the midst of diagnoses, loss, misunderstandings, hurt, and everyday wear and tear, love is a daily choice.

LIGHT DAWNS IN DARKNESSEven in the darkest night, there is hope. This collection of stories and poems portrays light in the darkness. Multiple authors in various genres take you on a journey from shadow to sunrise, from despair to hope.Within these pages, you'll discover a ghost wandering the woodlands, a young man on an adventure choosing the worst sort of companion, a writer facing her own phantasmic characters, a bickering couple beset by a dubious hitchhiker in the middle of the desert, a woman fighting an ominous monster on the high seas, a Headless Henwoman carrying souls to their afterlife, the god of mischief visiting the underworld, and other tales to stir your spirit. So, keep the light on if you wish, but these stories are sure to shine bright enough on their own.