The Great Salt Lake is a remnant of an ancient lake that was almost as long as the State of Utah. What mysteries does it hold in its briny waters? What secrets lurk in its murky shores? …a malevolent spirit haunts a pregnant woman, luring her ever closer to the salty depths, yet what it wants is much more horrifying than death… …the inversion and smog in the Salt Lake Valley carries more than just bad air… …two locals find more than they bargain for when they unearth an ancient box buried in the salt-caked muck… …a trip to Wendover turns deadly when something decides to tag along for the ride… …a young girl hears voices in her head, voices that keep her company. But there’s something else in the void of her psyche, something that’s growing stronger, something that wants out… Whether its mystery, apparitions, ancient curses, or a modern day apocalypse, one thing holds all these tales together: The Great Salt Lake. Nestled inside the second anthology of Utah horror, are tales intended to delight a wide range of readers, everything from traditional horror, to romance, comedy and young adult. The authors share a connection to Utah (bringing them closer to the salty depths of the lake) bringing the reader another taste of local talent ranging from the “salty” veteran to the slick greenhorn. Sit back, cuddle up in a warm blanket, and stay away from the water while you enjoy these tales from the Great Salt Lake.

Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire Ridge Tournament to become Valor Dragons. Who will win? Who will be defeated? Each Small Flame has a different story! Lobo, Lore, and Loxi are dragon triplets! All three of them have completed their training and are now Small Flames. They're ready to compete at Fire Ridge. Sadly, one of them doesn't want to be a Valor Dragon, but is too embarrassed to say so. Which triplet is it? And will this cause problems at the Fire Ridge Tournament? Find out in this chapter book adventure for kids! This book is part of the Small Flames series which are illustrated fantasy adventure books that can be read in any order. Recommended for ages 6-10.

Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire Ridge Tournament to become Valor Dragons. Who will win? Who will be defeated? Each Small Flame has a different story! Grif the blue dragon is one of the best Small Flames ever. He's fast, he has excellent flight skills, and he's an amazing fighter. In fact, Grif is so confident, he doesn't think he needs any practice. He avoids practice-fighting and sneaks away from the training sessions. Will this prevent Grif from competing in the tournament? Is Grif really good enough to become a Valor Dragon? Find out in this chapter book adventure for kids! Small Flames books can be read in any order. Recommended for ages 6 to 10.

Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Savra, where young dragons, known as Small Flames, compete in the yearly Fire Ridge Tournament to become Valor Dragons. Who will win? Who will be defeated? Each Small Flame has a different story! Kyli is a prismatic dragon. She is multi-colored, and she has the abilities of many kinds of dragons. She can breathe fire, ice, and acid! Kyli wants to be a Valor Dragon, and with all her breath weapons, she is a skilled fighter. However, Kyli sometimes gets upset when things aren't "fair." Is she worrying too much about it? Will worrying about fairness get in Kyli's way when she competes in the arena? Find out in this chapter book adventure for kids! This illustrated chapter book is recommended for ages 6 to 10.

In the thrilling conclusion to the dystopian trilogy, Among These Bones, Alison and Chase continue their fight against the Agency and make one final attempt at restoring their memories.

'Tis better to have loved and lost... Or is it? Sometimes lost love finds us again: Crossing paths with an ex and rekindling that spark. Reuniting with a childhood friend and discovering that there might be more to the relationship. Coming back to the dating game later in life and finding new love. This collection of second chance romance short stories and poems celebrates the times when life gives us another chance at love.

It's the feeling that something isn't quite right. The glance of a stranger that lingers too long. A coworker who appears out of nowhere. Creep Factor is thirteen deeply creepy short horror stories that explore the awkward, unnerving, and the terrifying. From backstabbing roommates to vicious pets, from murderous spirits to soul-wracking nightmares, Creep Factor covers the savagely weird to the merely ghastly.

We almost died. All of us. The entire human race. And now we live in a world of darkness and high stakes. Alison and her son Arie survived a global pandemic along with a remnant of humanity, but the annual cure that keeps them alive also steals their memories. The harsh rule of a shadowy governing organization known as The Agency is grim enough, but Alison's world is torn apart when Arie goes missing. Alison joins a team of resistance fighters to uncover the truth, but if she can't find Arie before she has to take the serum again, she won't remember she even has a son.

In the second book of the Among These Bones series, Alison is a member of the Lotus project, an elite, utopian experiment supposedly comprising society's smartest and most orderly citizens. She has lost her memories, but when a friend from her rebellious past reminds Alison that she has a son, Arie, she is again overcome with the desire to be with him. Allison tells herself that if she can be reunited with Arie, her life in Lotus will be complete. But as the perfect order of Lotus begins to crumble and the Agency fights to remain in power, Alison must find a way not only to reach her son, but also to stand against oppression-even as the city burns.

Award-winning fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by Utah authors