Through captivating stories, traditions, and practices, readers will gain insight into the unique ways that different religions mark special occasions throughout the year. From Christmas to Diwali, Hanukkah to Eid al-Fitr, this book invites readers to embrace the diversity of religious celebrations while also finding the connections that bring us all together. Journey through the pages to learn about the rich history and significance behind holidays like Easter, Ramadan, Vesak, and more, as we celebrate the shared values of love, family, giving, and community that are at the heart of these observances. Delve into the spiritual meanings and customs that make each holiday so special to those who practice them, and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the beliefs that guide these traditions. By exploring the various ways that religions observe holidays, readers will be inspired to foster respect, understanding, and unity among different faith communities. Through heartfelt narratives and illuminating insights, Unity in Faith encourages readers to find common ground and connect with one another on a deeper level, embracing the diversity and richness that comes with celebrating holidays across different religions.

Sci-fi fan or not, aliens hold a fascination for humans. The mystery of UFOs, the thought they may walk among us without us knowing, the thought they may be watching us all the time... these things ensure that we, as a race, are absorbed with thoughts of ‘aliens’, however they might show themselves. In giving Thirteen’s talented writers a theme like that, it was guaranteed that the stories which came in would cover every possible interpretation of the alien theme that you can imagine, and then some. Walk some strange pathways, read some strange stories, discover some strange aliens... Check out more Thirteen Press & Horrified Press titles here: horrifiedpress.wordpress.com

Route 12 is two haunting novellas set in Appalachia in the seventies and eighties. These are stories of people down on their luck-a girl crippled by a bad dose of polio vaccine, a young pregnant woman with no one to turn to, a mother desperate for cash who makes a terrible mistake. In this debut book from Marietta Miles, God's country is as corrupt as any place on earth and trusting anyone is a dangerous proposition. Praise for ROUTE 12: "Miles rolls on instinct infused with raw talent, utilizing a palate of emotion to repaint what we thought was Southern noir, turning it into something new, something poignant, something entirely hers." -Tom Pitts, author of Hustle and Knuckleball

One hour. For some, a trivial time, passed before they realise it has gone. For others, every second is torment, especially if they are in pain, emotional or physical. An hour is a lifetime if you are waiting for a phone call or the arrival of someone you are longing to see, or it is a blink of an eyelid if you are busy with something that has totally captured your mind. In this anthology, talented Static Movement writer explore every facet of the mystery that is one hour. The stories are many and infinitely varied. What would be better than using one hour, here and there, to read this book? Enjoy... and consider the passing of time. Use it well as, in common with many of the characters in these stories, that time will not come your way again.

Route 12 is two haunting novellas set in Appalachia in the seventies and eighties. These are stories of people down on their luck--a girl crippled by a bad dose of polio vaccine, a young pregnant woman with no one to turn to, a mother desperate for cash who makes a terrible mistake. In this debut book from Marietta Miles, God's country is as corrupt as any place on earth and trusting anyone is a dangerous proposition. Praise for ROUTE 12: "Miles rolls on instinct infused with raw talent, utilizing a palate of emotion to repaint what we thought was Southern noir, turning it into something new, something poignant, something entirely hers." --Tom Pitts, author of Hustle and Knuckleball

After the storm comes a different danger... AFTER THE STORM by Marietta Miles.

May, lonely drifter and small time weed dealer, has spent years running from her ugly past. As a damaging nor¿easter takes aim at her sleepy island home of Folly, however, she rushes to shore up, settle in and keep safe. Though most of the islanders have evacuated, May is not entirely alone. Spoiled city kid Curtis, fleeing his own dark secrets, along with naïve local boy Tommy, are also stuck on the island, both boys tweaking, both desperate but only one grows vile and violent. To save the boy and to save herself, May must learn to be bad.