H. A. Titus

In 1920s New York City, there's plenty of trouble to be had--especially if you're a half-fae private detective. Owan Craig and his assistant Roe Gillam beat the streets of the city while dodging the evil-doers and fae mobsters overrunning the city. Their cases are tough, and to crack them, the two have to be even tougher-a tall order, even for two detectives who have magic on their side.

Josh MacAllister has seen too much. He knows there are monsters out there. And he swore to his dying friend that he would stop the evil seeking to overtake Earth.Eliaster Tyrone struggles to fully trust his human friend's abilities, especially as Josh battles crippling flashbacks and nightmares. And now his own mistakes rise from the past, seeking to pull him down a path he swore to never walk again. Unlikely allies appear in two half-fae who want to make a deal-information in exchange for sanctuary. Their tip leads Josh and Eliaster into the dark underbelly of the fae world, chasing black market relic dealers and Unseelie lords. But not everything is as it seems, and even friend can become foe when relics are in play.

StoryHack is back with 9 stories of thrilling fights, strange monsters, and wild adventures. In this issue, you'll find: The Last Word by H. A. TitusIt's all in an evening's work when the owner of a speakeasy asks Owan Craig, half-fae private eye, to deal with a little problem. Trouble is, that problem is attached to fae mobsters--just the sort of folks Owan likes to avoid.The Singer's Tale by Jon MollisonAn alluring chanteuse uses everything she has to amass fame and glory. How many lives is she willing to destroy to reach the top?The Lair of the Old Ones by Stanley W. WagenaarA wandering adventurer helps the daughter of a local ruling Baron in a scrap, and finds that her family's castle is hiding a monstrous secret.Acme Denton: Out of Time by Michael HaynesA mid-20th century PI finds himself transported to an Old West where magic is real, and really deadly.The Last Contract by Dominika LeinA futuristic hitman and his alien assistant go for one last job, but something is amiss.Makani and the Vulture God by Paul R. McNameeWhen treachery disrupts an ancient contest, Makani the ka-man must fight human and supernatural foes to retrieve the stolen spirit of his friend.Night of a Thousand Eyes by Deborah L. DavittArthur Polaris long ago uploaded to an android body. Now, he's investigating the disappearance of several other GalSec operatives on a corporation world. The dark secrets he learns might just cost him his life.Black Dog Bend by JD CowanA musician stumbles into a time warp and finds himself part of a revenge plot. Now he must battle a killer dog, hired hitman, and a witch to escape.Swimming with the Devil by William EckmanA Persian pearl diver decides to cut out the middleman when selling his pearls. He ends up at the mercy of pirates, then slavers, then a sea monster.Don't miss a word of the excitement.