Category: Contemporary Fiction

Father Time

Unravel the Twisted Humor and Heartache in ‘Father Time’ Dive into the darkly comedic world of ‘Father Time’, penned by the talented Torthell Robinson. Here, protagonist Trevor Russell grapples with the ghosts of a tumultuous Black American childhood, only to find that his emerging literary success brings with it a host of new demons. As Trevor’s estranged father resurfaces to seek forgiveness, and as Trevor faces impending fatherhood himself sans matrimonial bliss... [Read More...]

The Person Who Hated People

SHORT DESCRIPTION: C.D. Beekman is a respected history professor. Respected but not liked. For he hates people and doesn’t suffer fools gladly. But will an unlikely romance with the lovely Trudee and a strange twist of fate change the professor’s curmudgeonly attitude towards the human race? Or will he remain the person who hates people? LONG DESCRIPTION: Retired History professor C.D. Beekman is known by the townspeople of Madison, California, as “the nicest man.” He’s always friendl... [Read More...]

The Escape Clause

Written for adults and told with a light and clean sense of humor, this is not a gruesome zombie tale. It’s part comedy horror, part legal procedural and part sci-fi mystery. A zombie, a vampire and their probate attorney embark on a quest to have the zombie legally identified as the deceased, Clay Douglas, so he can keep his property. As they stumble upon an increasingly intricate criminal conspiracy, people begin to die under mysterious circumstances. Greed and betrayal lurch from the shado... [Read More...]

Principals: A post-K-pop novel

As the teenage Agati struggles to feed her adopted sister in a poverty-stricken dictatorship, a mysterious figure arrives to offer them a way out. Taken to a competitive pop-star academy they only know from whispered rumour, Agati and Jün-Fi find that the life of stardom is not what it seems. And nor is the iron hand of the government.In the struggle to become idols, Agati must adapt to survive in an environment more punishing than life on the streets. But other forces are abroad in the Democr... [Read More...]

The Bachelors of Egypt

Two brothers facing regular life challenges during an irregular time of a Nation’s history, after their parents passed away, they both had no one but each other. Karim, the older brother, works as a Senior Marketing Executive for a Multinational Corporate, “Macky”. An energetic young man with ongoing career accomplishments and a social life full of joyful moments post working hours. Karim’s brother Ali is an ambitious Media student aiming to use his future profession as a to... [Read More...]

Free: The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room is a poignant and spiritually charged story set in the quiet halls of a hospice center during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. As Joseph keeps vigil by his dying mother’s side, he’s drawn into a mysterious waiting room where time bends, old wounds resurface, and the veil between life and death begins to thin. Blending heartache with hope, humor with grace, this deeply moving tale explores the power of reconciliation, the mysteries of end-of-life visions, and the healing that c... [Read More...]