“Someone in the Room Will” by Falcon Miller The Rag publishes short stories and poetry semi-annually from today’s best up-and-coming writers, with a focus on gritty and transgressive work. When painful and often mundane reality clashes with their hopes and dreams, they struggle to stay afloat. In The Rag Literary Magazine’s 6th issue, many of the characters you’ll meet are living disappointing lives, whether through their own poor decisions or because they were dealt a bad hand, or a combination of the two. The Rag Literary Magazine Issue 6 Seth Porter (Editor), Daniel Reilly (Editor), Justin Duerr (illustrator) Genre: Anthology, Short Stories, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Magazine

She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. She has written for Twentieth Television, Intrepid Pictures, and Archaia Studios Press. Jennifer Quintenz is an award-winning film and television writer, author, and graphic novelist. Braedyn knew this fight could be brutal-but how much can one girl be asked to sacrifice in order to save the world? Together they wonder if now is the time to claim their one night together-knowing that one night is all they may ever have.ĭarker forces have their own plans for Braedyn and the Guard. With her duties to the Guard wearing on her, Braedyn turns to Lucas for solace. A cult devoted to Lilith has taken up residence in the little town, and when Cassie gets tangled up its intrigue, Braedyn realizes she might have to chose between protecting her friends and stopping Lilith from reclaiming this earth. Just when Braedyn Murphy thought she understood the danger descending on Puerto Escondido, a new threat arrives. Inspired by the ancient Mesopotamian myths of Lilith and her offspring, Thrall explores first love, strong friendships, and taking on adult responsibilities against the backdrop of powerful supernatural forces and life-and-death stakes.Sacrifice Daughters of Lilith: Book 3 By Jennifer Quintenz Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Urban, Young Adult, New Adult And as for “good” and “evil” – it all depends on how you choose to act. Turns out the right answers aren’t always clear or easy. But Braedyn’s normal life comes crashing down around her ears when she learns she’s a descendent of Lilith, the mother of all demons – and that she might play a critical role in an ancient war between the Sons of Adam and the Daughters of Lilith.

Then a new boy, Lucas, moves into the house next door, and Braedyn finds herself falling in love for the first time.

She’s a typical-if shy-sophomore navigating the slings and arrows of high school life with her two best friends, Royal and Cassie. When 16-year old Braedyn learns she’s a descendent of Lilith–the mother of all demons-she is swept into an ancient war with no easy answers.

Thrall by jennifer quintenz