Mariah Southworth is a writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction from the north western United States. Here are some of her current works in progress. For Mariah's published short stories, visit her Goodreads page.
Celebrate humanity's canine companions with To the Dogs, a collection of 31 dog-themed stories written by authors from all over the world. these stories combine the personal and popular power of spokes and words.
From an ancient Greek astronomer to modern American astronauts, from a contemporary Indian scientist to rulers in long-ago Byzantium, China, and Briton, these women defied convention and fought the odds to prevail.
This collection of enthralling stories explores the multifaceted essence of blood – as a symbol of life, a medium of magic, and a bond of kinship.
Anything is possible in this collection of fifteen very short stories and one comic. Ranging from science fiction to fantasy and traveling in time from a reimagined past to the heat death of the universe, these stories combine the personal and popular power of spokes and words.
One of the most common fears is the fear of the dark: what might be lurking in the shadows, what we can’t see. All of the monsters from your childhood could be hiding in that darkness. Given this, what could be more terrifying than the infinite void of space?
This genre-busting collection is meant for readers who prefer an odd story with their tea and biscuits. So sit back and let these tales delight, confuse, and surprise you!
This latest title crawls with the dark fingers of terror, the chilling sensation of another presence sitting alongside you while you read the tales of horror laid out before you. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with authors from the US, Canada, and the UK.
Twelve authors provide their perspectives on human ingenuity and usefulness as we try to find our place among the stars. From battletested to brokenhearted, humans are capable of amazing things. Humans Wanted shows not only what we are, but how awesome we can be.
Vassal wasn't expecting the kid who he saved from bandits to immediately turn around and kill him. Likewise, the kid wasn't expecting Vassal to get up after he'd died and chase her down.
PRISON OF GOLD is a high fantasy adventure in which Vassal, the cursed chosen one of a trio of imprisoned goddesses, suddenly finds himself sharing his unwanted immortality with a self-proclaimed chaos demon trapped in a human body. Pulled along by the random whims of his new “friend,” Vassal finds himself back on track to break a centuries old curse and return magic to the world. Ghosts, monsters, gods, and demons abound in this character driven tale of second chances and hope.
“You are never going to die, never going to age. All I want is to love you, to cherish you. Is that really something to be afraid of?” How can a young woman like Ursel say no to that? Easily when it comes from the monster who took away her friends, her family, and her life. She may not have a choice though.
HERE SLEEPS THE BARONESS is a dark fantasy tale of corruption and defiance wherein an enigmatic figure known as the Baron descends on a colony of star-worshiping refuges, who had unwittingly settled in his territory after escaping from religious persecution. Ursel struggles to keep her independence as her friends and family fall one by one to the Baron's seduction. But how can she be free when her tormentor can reach into her head and control her very thoughts and desires? The question will take her across a country filled with nightmarish monsters and deep into her very soul. The answer will cost her sanity.
When the love of her life dies, Ophelia's friends and family encourage her to grieve and move on, but Ophelia refuses. Ophelia is ready to fight tooth and nail to bring Eleanor back, even if it means storming the gates of Hell itself.
OPHELIA MUSE is a contemporary fantasy story in which the talented and passionate musician Ophelia loses Eleanor in a hit and run accident. Crazed with grief, she turns to the one person who might be able to help her—her ex-girlfriend and witch, Hunter. Hunter has her own reasons to fear the kind of power needed to bring someone back from death, but her love for Ophelia overcomes that, and against her better judgment she sends Ophelia beyond the veil. To get Eleanor back, Ophelia Muse will have to outwit the guardians of the dead, fight off shadow demons, and struggle beyond the realms of Heaven and Hell.
Sometimes the dead just want to be friends. And if you say no, they will chase you down and drag you into the grave with them.
CABIN NINE is a YA horror novel in which fifteen-year-old Rebecca Ward and her three best friends accidentally bring a dead girl, Emily Ward, home with them. Their attempt to put the Emily's soul to rest only make things worse, and one of them is taken down into the dark to be best friends with the ghost forever. But nothing is going to stop Rebecca from getting her best friend back; not her own fear, her over controlling mother, and certainly not the wrath of a thirty years dead ten year old.
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