“With an imagination that knows no bounds, Alex Telander has crafted an amazing genre spanning collection that kept me turning pages till dawn.” — Richard Doetsch, New York Times bestselling author of Half-Past Dawn, Thieves of Darkness and The 13th Hour. In this debut collection, readers get to see into the dark and twisted mind of Alex C. Telander. "Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers" features ten original short stories that run the gamut of genres, from dark and bloody horror to futuristic science fiction; from a captivating thriller to an epic tale of historical fiction. And then there are those stories that simply can’t be classified, but once you read them, you won’t be able to get them out of your mind . . . The collection begins with a short piece about a young boy who doesn’t know who he is, but hungers for blood. “How to Commit Perfect Suicide” is a detailed, step-by-step process for those wanting to end it all. “Midnight” is the story of a dark horror set loose on an idyllic English town and it’s all up to one man to stop it. “The Monk and His Sword” is a work of historical fiction, set in early medieval Britain, about a monk who is also a warrior, who finds himself besieged in the old city of Londinium. The collection ends with “The Shadow in Black,” as Frank Minerva finds his life changed forever in a horrific accident, and a vision of a creature he believes to be the Grim Reaper. "Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers" also includes two sneak peeks: the first chapter to a young adult fantasy, "Kyra: the First Book of Enchantus"; and the first chapter of the thriller, "Nothing is an Accident." "Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers" does what all short story collections should do: presents a number of captivating and fascinating tales that are all different and unique, that leave the reader thinking and wondering, as well as making sure all the lights are on and all the doors are locked.

Marvel Fanfic Awards Winner: -Best Plot -Best Loki -Best Male Villain -Toughest Character (Anna) BOOK ONE. The world has changed. After aliens invaded New York City and superhumans continue to emerge from the woodwork, society has been forced to accept that which it does not know or understand. Anna, a young freelance journalist, witnesses these changes first hand as she travels the world, always observing yet never participating in events which continually shape the future. Now, after watching an Avenger murder a seemingly innocent man before her very eyes, she's thrust into action. Narrowly escaping death with Loki, the God of Mischief, Anna finds herself at a crossroads. How do you fight that which you do not understand? DISCLAIMER: May experience extreme fangirling and hyperventilating. Screaming, crying, laughing, broken e-Readers, intense feels, and asthma attacks have all occurred. (Seriously.) ++++++++++++++++++++ A Wattpad Featured Story. #37 in Fanfiction (6.18.2016) RATED PG-13: Violence and some strong language. © 2016. All rights reserved. All content (except original characters and storylines) is the property of Marvel. Cover art courtesy of Jungshan on DeviantArt. Art used with permission.

In a world of steam-powered machines and mechanical wonders, orphan Dorothea Dovetail possesses an extraordinary inheritance: a mysterious parchment that can transform lifeless matter into living constructs. When Dorothea is abducted by the Commission, a corrupt organisation seeking to dominate the world, she learns that the parchment is also the key to the legendary Golem City - a lost civilisation said to contain the secret of creating immensely powerful golems. After escaping her captors, Dorothea finds friendship and refuge with Turner Hullin, a courageous miner's son. But the Commission is never far behind. Hunted by the ruthless General Balsa, Dorothea and Turner join forces with Silverio Herrera, the leader of a secret band of government spies, in a desperate race to reach the hidden city first. As ancient powers awaken and the Commission closes in, Dorothea must uncover the truth about her family's past and decide how far she is willing to go to keep the city's secrets from those who would use them to enslave the world.