Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; all the members of the second expedition committed suicide; the third expedition died in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another; the members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within months of their return, all had died of aggressive cancer.

This is the twelfth expedition.

Their group is made up of four women: an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist—the de facto leader—and a biologist, who is our narrator. Their mission is to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.

They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers—they discover a massive topographic anomaly and life-forms that surpass understanding—but it’s the surprises that came across the border with them and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another that change everything.

Editorial Reviews

“Carolyn McCormick narrates increasingly disturbing events with an unwavering calm that makes the listening experience all the more chilling…McCormick gives a haughty, deep voice to the psychologist, the leader of the group whose intentions may not be what they seem. Her arrogant tone contrasts nicely with the gritty and increasingly anxious tones of the surveyor as the group uncovers deadly secrets better left alone.” —AudioFile

“A little Kubrick, a lot Lovecraft, the novel builds with an unbearable tension and a claustrophobic dread that linger long afterward.” —Lauren Beukes, Sunday Times (London) bestselling author

“A captivating meander…that veers between the beautiful and the terrifying.” —Entertainment Weekly

“A deeply imaginative little shocker…full of metaphysical-graffiti imagery and tightly executed reveals that stay with you long afterward.” —Wired

“A wonderfully creepy blend of horror and science fiction…Speculative fiction at its most transfixing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Brilliant…Evocative descriptions…masterful psychological insight, and intellectual observations both profound and disturbing.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Transported to a fantastical underground realm inspired by Mesoamerican mythology, the protagonist navigates a brutal war between benevolent guinea pigs and malevolent chinchillas worshiping dark gods. Seduced by power, he embraces necromancy and sacrifice, committing atrocities to ascend in this twisted hierarchy. Parallel narratives weave in tales of ritualistic murders in the real world, investigated by a determined detective whose path leads straight to the corrupted protagonist’s doorstep. Culminating in a sinister plot to infiltrate humanity’s last hope – a billionaire’s interstellar colony.

“Apotheosis” explores themes of corruption, addiction to power, and the erasure of reality’s boundaries in a visceral, unforgettable journey.

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Trapped and alone, I am terrified I will never see my men again. The broody vampire, the adoring fae, the romantic wolf, and even the detached dragon had weaved their way into my heart. I couldn’t stand to lose them now. I wouldn’t survive it.

The truth has been revealed. I am not fully human, and that curse puts a target on my back. The coven wants me gone. The men need my special birthright to make them stronger. And I must learn how to tap into my magic before the coven finds a way to take them away from me forever.

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Caught by Roman’s crew, I am terrified that I traded one lifelong debt for another. Between the arrogant wolf, the mysterious dragon, and the irritating fae assassin, the men of The House of Shadows have monsters brewing inside. They’re ruthless, frustrated, and angry that Roman dragged me into their world.

They seem to hate me, and despite the intense attraction, I don’t trust myself around them. After all, I have a deadly secret of my own. But when my life is threatened and the truth is revealed, the monsters must choose to return me to the coven or become my protectors forever. They intended to punish me. But their protective natures wanted so much more.

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The story follows Tim and Julie as they are deceptively led to another dimension and transformed into
frogs. As the lazy duo try to avoid their worst fear, dying while tired, they must learn to adapt to their
new amphibious form and find a way to save the day.

This story is a collaboration between the Cardano NFT project FlueFrogs
(https://twitter.com/FlueFrogNFT)

The audio production features voice cameos from several personalities in the Cardano Community such as Big Joe the Don, Professor Grimwald, and nun.

The Wizard Tim: A Romp in the Swamp contains profanity, sexuality, violence, and a lot of really
stupid jokes. This story is intended for mature audiences, reader discretion is advised.

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The story follows Tim and Julie as they are deceptively led to another dimension and transformed into
frogs. As the lazy duo try to avoid their worst fear, dying while tired, they must learn to adapt to their
new amphibious form and find a way to save the day.

This story is a collaboration between the Cardano NFT project FlueFrogs
(https://twitter.com/FlueFrogNFT)

The Wizard Tim: A Romp in the Swamp contains profanity, sexuality, violence, and a lot of really
stupid jokes. This story is intended for mature audiences, reader discretion is advised.

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Kane is unpredictable, impulsive, and reckless, but Major Monroe of the Rangers puts up with his drinking, his violence, and his erratic work ethic – because his skills as a gunman outweigh his vices. 

Without Mercy begins with a poker game. Kane is a born gambler: he can’t resist a big pot. Con men lure him into a trap, using a ravishing seductress, Allison MacKay, as the bait. Her beauty proves too tempting.  Kane falls into her clutches.

He’s shot, thrown from a train, and left for dead.  Big mistake.  As Kane himself said, “When you shoot a man, you better make sure he’s dead.”

A star-shaped scar will forever mark his right hand, a scar to match the Ranger’s star he carries.  But that’s Kane’s gun hand.  The gun hand of a Ranger is the difference between life and death—are you faster than the man shooting at you?

The stakes are high this time. 

Kane is gambling with his life.

Can he survive?

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