Dark Moments
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alt="The Harikikigaki Has the Answer by Kelly Matsuura"
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The Harikikigaki Has the Answer by Kelly Matsuura
A weak pulse, lethargy, and fainting spells—Dr Yamata knew his wife was infected by a yōkai parasite. But which one? “We shouldn’t have gone camping,” he mumbled, searching for his...
The Harikikigaki Has the Answer by Kelly Matsuura
A weak pulse, lethargy, and fainting spells—Dr Yamata knew his wife was infected by a yōkai parasite. But which one? “We shouldn’t have gone camping,” he mumbled, searching for his...
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alt="The Pirate's Jewel by Andrew Kurtz"
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The Pirate's Jewel by Andrew Kurtz
Max listened as the freak show owner addressed the crowd. “In this coffin are the remains of the blood-thirsty pirate, Orange Beard, who removed the hearts of his victims.” Inside...
The Pirate's Jewel by Andrew Kurtz
Max listened as the freak show owner addressed the crowd. “In this coffin are the remains of the blood-thirsty pirate, Orange Beard, who removed the hearts of his victims.” Inside...
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alt="The Red Fleet by R.A. Goli"
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The Red Fleet by R.A. Goli
The pirates spilled from the docks and into the village. They were after food, silk, and animal hides. Women, too. Elizabeth ran back to her cottage, remembering the rough hands...
The Red Fleet by R.A. Goli
The pirates spilled from the docks and into the village. They were after food, silk, and animal hides. Women, too. Elizabeth ran back to her cottage, remembering the rough hands...
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alt="On a Ship, a Black Freighter by Joachim Heijndermans"
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On a Ship, a Black Freighter by Joachim Heijnde...
We be a happy crew once. There was rum, spoils, and women. So many women, all who stopped struggling once the cutlass touched their necks. We shouldn't have taken her....
On a Ship, a Black Freighter by Joachim Heijnde...
We be a happy crew once. There was rum, spoils, and women. So many women, all who stopped struggling once the cutlass touched their necks. We shouldn't have taken her....
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alt="Vindictive Waters by Ali House"
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Vindictive Waters by Ali House
The attack was swift and merciless. By the time the crew noticed the Jolly Roger, it was too late. Pirates swarmed the ship—sharp blades in their hands and murder in...
Vindictive Waters by Ali House
The attack was swift and merciless. By the time the crew noticed the Jolly Roger, it was too late. Pirates swarmed the ship—sharp blades in their hands and murder in...
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alt="Jonah by Patrick Winters"
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Jonah by Patrick Winters
They'd plucked him from the sea one evening, lashed to a barrel and floating along, unconscious. Once he'd stirred, he gave his name as Jonah, of all things. The men...
Jonah by Patrick Winters
They'd plucked him from the sea one evening, lashed to a barrel and floating along, unconscious. Once he'd stirred, he gave his name as Jonah, of all things. The men...
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alt="The Greatest Treasure by Nerisha Kemraj"
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The Greatest Treasure by Nerisha Kemraj
John Smith's greedy eyes beheld the moss-covered chest. There it lay before him. A lifetime of searching, and endless, near-death battles, brought down to this single moment. Word of King...
The Greatest Treasure by Nerisha Kemraj
John Smith's greedy eyes beheld the moss-covered chest. There it lay before him. A lifetime of searching, and endless, near-death battles, brought down to this single moment. Word of King...
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alt="The Key to Keeping a Secret by David Green"
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The Key to Keeping a Secret by David Green
“At last,” Bode cried. “The Fountain of Youth!” Captain Kenway nodded at his first mate, letting him step forward. They'd sailed for decades before hearing whispers of Bimini, and the...
The Key to Keeping a Secret by David Green
“At last,” Bode cried. “The Fountain of Youth!” Captain Kenway nodded at his first mate, letting him step forward. They'd sailed for decades before hearing whispers of Bimini, and the...
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alt="Captain Purge’s Collection of Oddities by Kelly Matsuura"
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Captain Purge’s Collection of Oddities by Kelly...
“Kanami, darlin', you’ll finally be whole.” Captain Purge tapped his boot on the slime-covered trunk with glee. Kanami's head floated forward, her ratty hair brushing the trunk's exterior as she...
Captain Purge’s Collection of Oddities by Kelly...
“Kanami, darlin', you’ll finally be whole.” Captain Purge tapped his boot on the slime-covered trunk with glee. Kanami's head floated forward, her ratty hair brushing the trunk's exterior as she...
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alt="Captain's Justice by Melinda Pouncey"
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Captain's Justice by Melinda Pouncey
Captain Harrington slept with a pistol at hand for both attackers and mutineers. He ran a tight ship, which caused certain…vexations. One night he woke to eerie silence. The door...
Captain's Justice by Melinda Pouncey
Captain Harrington slept with a pistol at hand for both attackers and mutineers. He ran a tight ship, which caused certain…vexations. One night he woke to eerie silence. The door...
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alt="Price of Admission by Michelle Brett"
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Price of Admission by Michelle Brett
“Shall you give your hand or your eye?” There was no reply. The stowaway was too fixated on the knife at his throat. His limbs pinned to the deck by...
Price of Admission by Michelle Brett
“Shall you give your hand or your eye?” There was no reply. The stowaway was too fixated on the knife at his throat. His limbs pinned to the deck by...