Cover of Over the Hills and Fur Away by Jason A. Adams, full of Appalachian critter stories, featuring an image of green hills and animal paw prints

Appalachian Critter Stories: Over the Hills and Fur Away by Jason A. Adams

These aren’t your average critter tales. They’ve got teeth, heart, and roots that go deeper than they first seem. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Over the Hills and Fur Away Nothing says home like the love of a furry friend. Or two. Or more. […]

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Fantasy Stories With Magical Beasts: Creature Comforts by Lisa Silverthorne

Magic moves through these beasts—powerful, unpredictable, and often dangerous. Their stories echo with love, loss, and the cost of crossing paths. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Creature Comforts A Game of Virgins: An injured young dragon blunders into the middle of a virgin sacrifice that

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Smart Animal Stories with Attitude: Little Troublemakers by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

They might be cute. They might be clever. They’re always one step ahead—and they don’t wait for permission. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Little Troublemakers One of the best short story writers of her generation, Kristine Kathryn Rusch does not limit herself to genre.

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Cover for My Socks Rolled Down and Nine Other Stories by Dean Wesley Smith, featuring wacky beastie stories, featuring the head of a grey alien

Wacky Beastie Stories: My Socks Rolled Down and Nine Other Stories by Dean Wesley Smith

Beasties, bad decisions, and socks. Nothing here goes the way you think it will—in the best possible way. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About My Socks Rolled Down and Nine Other Stories Ten very crazy stories from the prolific master of whacky stories. From fighting

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Talking Animals and Queer Urban Fantasy: Flower Frenzy by T. Thorn Coyle

Chaos blooms at the edge of the city. Talking animals, spirited protests, and one very opinionated ghost stir up trouble in this queer urban fantasy. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Flower Frenzy Flower Frenzy: a Pride Street Paranormal Cozy Mystery Welcome to Pride Street,

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Cover art for Halfling Trouble by Stefon Mears, a fantasy heist with halflings, featuring a large moon symbol

Fantasy Heist with Halflings: Halfling Trouble by Stephon Mears

Ships, scams, and a halfling with big plans. Trouble’s brewing, and it isn’t all on the high seas. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Halfling Trouble Where The Godfather meets The Hobbit you’ll find Halfling Trouble Allspices, a river town thriving with illicit trade. A

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Cover for Eggs of the Dog That Bit You by Robert Jeschonek, full of brain-bending stories, featuring a farm dog holding a large egg

Brain Bending Stories: Eggs of the Dog That Bit You by Robert Jeschonek

Reality is flexible in these stories. Very flexible. Possibly scrambled. You can meet your recommended daily allowance of brain bending stories here, tho. (At least one per day.) One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Eggs of the Dog That Bit You Dogs that lay eggs?

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Animal Familiars, Found Courage: Bones of Connection by Bonnie Elizabeth

When the world you knew starts slipping away, sometimes it’s the animals who remember you best. Or help you remember yourself. One of many creature-filled tales in the Wee Beasties StoryBundle, curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. About Bones of Connection What happens when an ordinary job interview turns into a life-altering revelation? After a heart-breaking

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