Could you fall in love with a sea creature — “I should have known there would be tentacles.” Maya lifted the slimy appendage off her shoulder and let it slide to the floor. This wasn’t exactly what she signed up for. A magical underworld adventure did not sound like she would be assaulted by tail fins and tentacles, and yet…

Maybe a book that can take you places isn’t a good idea — Cassidy stared at the title of the book in her hands for longer than was necessary. No one noticed. They never did. She was the librarian, after all. Listening in on other people’s conversations wasn’t something she should do, but she did. The couple on the other side of the…

Maybe it’s better not to know what’s inside — Short story I stared at the wooden box sitting on the shelf. The only thing my mother had left me. It called to me in a way nothing else ever has, and yet, I couldn’t bring myself to open it. I…

What secret makes this house haunted — Sara stared at the large house looming over them from the top of the small hill. Light shone out from the front window, and the wind blew through the trees, making the wind chimes hanging there sing. Cassy stepped up beside her. “Are we going to do this or what?” …

How much are you willing to give to make a deal — Diana stared at the picture clutched tightly in her hand, then back at the map plastered on the wall. If there was even an inkling of a chance she could save him, she had to take it. …

Does it matter who believes you when you know the truth — I’d always believed there was something more, but now I had proof. They couldn’t tell me it was all in my head anymore, not with this in my hand. I looked down again at the claw I clutch tightly. No one was going to call me crazy ever again. I…

Some things are better left alone — Caleb spread the map over the workbench, and held the corners down with assorted tools. His finger tapped on the red X. “This has to be a treasure.” “Where did this map even come from?” Steve squinted at the lines. “I can barely even read the street names.” “I found…

Everyone needs something to keep them company Fisk stared through the pet shop window, taking in all the animals. He wanted one. No, he needed one. If he was going to be anything like a human, a pet was a necessity. “Hey, Fisk.” Jimmy came to stand beside him. “Why…

One path that leads to love, or maybe not — Evelyn glanced over her shoulder, heart pounding, as footsteps echoed in the empty alleyway. This was the worst idea she ever had. Here she was, all alone, searching for a witch who could cast a love spell. What was wrong with her? Fog lifted off the empty streets to further…