Christian

Clipped
K.Q. Watson
Category
Trigger Warnings
Child death, miscarriage, abortion, animal death, dismemberment, drug use, gun violence, violence, suicide, gore, all seven sins
Heaven was perfect, until they came for his son. When angel Zak’s infant son is cast down for being born without wings, he faces Heaven’s cruel mandate: forget, or fall. Clipped, Zak plummets to a broken Earth, where false prophets exploit the faithful, drug lords rule dead cities, and every truth comes with a price. What begins as a father’s desperate search becomes a brutal quest for vengeance that will expose Heaven’s most devastating lies – and make them remember his son’s name.

Jesus Take My Wheels: The Rise of a Wheelchair Basketball Star
D.T. Scarola
Category
Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Efrem grew up in the gang-ridden streets of Philadelphia, raised by his single mother while his father was in prison. He dreamed of escaping through basketball, hoping to play in the NBA. But his life changed when his best friend was killed, and he was shot in the back, leaving him paralyzed. Lost in despair, he found hope through his church and Veronica, who shared his love for basketball. With her support, he pursued wheelchair basketball, proving nothing could stop him from chasing his dreams.

The Ginhouse Hollow
Koren Freel
Category
Trigger Warnings
Gunshot, Mental Illness
After fifteen-year-old Rynn learns her grandfather was murdered in 1954, and her mother, Sloane, was the only witness, she vows to protect her mother from past trauma and never speak of it. Thirty years later, when an aging Sloane has a brush with death, Rynn knows she must break her vow, or the truth behind that tragic night will stay buried forever. But will the secrets of the past hold the answers Rynn seeks, or will they tarnish the memory of the family she barely knew?

The Menagerie
Ariadne Pautina
Category
Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; incest; infidelity; manipulation; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders / suicidal ideation; torture; violence
From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength.
No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found.

Faith’s Shelter; A Tale of Love, Lust, Grace, and Redemption
Chris Hamilton
Category
Trigger Warnings
some violence, tense/high-anxiety moments, and some religious ostracization that may be troubling for some audiences
Viorica is a woman driven to achieve her goal: become head of her church’s Women’s Ministry to honor her mentor’s wishes. Her chances are slim as she’s a newcomer to the church, competing against two lifelong members. Things get more complicated when she meets Archer, a handsome Christian man who just moved into town. Archer throws her agenda and her shot at ministry into chaos. Before she can settle her feelings for Archer, she crosses paths with Maverick, a charming stranger with a dark secret

The Mysteries of Woodland Academy
KD Williams
Category
Trigger Warnings
None
A young girl goes to a mysterious school to learn about her true destiny, but she must survive the school’s challenges. Can she do it? Find out what happens in The Mysteries of Woodland Academy.
