by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Erotic Romance |
Ten doors. Ten monsters. One scientist who should know better.A PhD from MIT and crushing student loans, Cat Woods accepts a suspiciously well-paid job “collecting samples” from creatures in an underground lab focused on STEM (Sex, Tech, Experiments, and Monsters).Cat should be terrified.So why does she keep wanting to open the next door?Get ready for an unforgettable, steamy, and suspenseful ride! This gripping story blends mystery, passion, and the supernatural — with sizzling chemistry and twists you won’t see coming.A Galatea Stories original.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Fantasy |
A thousand years of war. A sacred light built on a lie. And a truth powerful enough to destroy the world.For over a millennium, soldiers have died at the Mountain Temple, believing the Stillight—a divine flame of red and gold—demanded their sacrifice.They were all deceived.Theron hides in a forgotten village, feeding the starving and asking for nothing. Atonement is all he has left for the choices that shaped the war. But when battle erupts at the Mountain Temple once more, his past drags him back.Nyra commands the Sylphar legions with ruthless precision. Total victory is the only answer. Failure is not permitted. But the orders she receives from the gods themselves make no sense—and obeying them may cost her everything.When their paths collide beneath six empty thrones, they uncover a truth the gods never wanted revealed.The war was never about territory. The gods aren’t distant. And the light everyone worships? It’s been lying from the beginning.Stopping the war means confronting what keeps the world alive. And some truths don’t set you free—they doom you.A dark epic fantasy for readers who crave:Morally complex characters with no easy answersMagic systems with brutal consequencesGods who lie, manipulate, and hide in plain sightWar portrayed with weight and cost, not gloryPlot twists that reframe everything you thought you knewWhat readers are saying:????? “The prologue is grand in scope, cinematic, and propulsive. Reminiscent of Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson.”????? “I finished the last 100 pages in one sitting at 2am on a work night. Everything that seemed random earlier comes crashing together and it’s so satisfying.”????? “The magic system is weird at first but once it clicks it CLICKS. There’s this moment around the 90% mark where everything you thought you understood gets flipped.”????? “Can’t wait to see how this messes with my very being like what Stormlight and First Law did.”????? “It’s epic, it’s gory, it’s deep—everything you want in a fantasy novel. The conflict is brutal and remorseless.”????? “This is exactly the kind of fantasy I want more of.”Perfect for fans of complex magic systems, morally gray heroes, and devastating revelations.A Shroud Undone is the first book in A Fractured Balance, a complete trilogy that will be published all in 2026, where every answer raises darker questions—and the cost of truth may be more than anyone can pay.From the Author:A.M. Woodbury spent three years crafting A Shroud Undone, writing multiple drafts to ensure every revelation was earned and every character choice mattered. Scroll up and grab your copy today.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A psychic who doubts her own gifts. An elderly woman convinced she’s being haunted. And a truth darker than any fortune could predict…On the weathered boardwalk of a New Jersey shore town, Maggie Romanelli reads fortunes to make ends meet while pursuing her true passion as an artist. Though convinced her frightening childhood visions are behind her, Maggie still struggles with memory issues—and money issues. So when elderly Addie Mercurio seeks her help, Maggie is happy to take her on.But in Addie’s presence, Maggie’s psychic abilities begin manifesting in terrifying new ways; her visions return, vividly and with a vengeance. Strange occurrences escalate, religious symbols take on ominous meanings, and as Addie’s paranoia proves increasingly justified, a sinister presence begins stalking both women.Then Addie dies suddenly, and Maggie suspects someone has profited from her client’s death. Who was gaslighting the elderly woman? The charming art curator whose interest in Maggie extends to her late client? The home health aide who earned Addie’s trust and possibly an inheritance? Or is there another bad actor pulling strings from behind the scenes?But when she investigates the old lady’s death, Maggie finds contradictions, not answers. Unable to trust those around her or even her own memory, there’s only one thing she’s sure of: She’s seeing things again—and some of them are deadly.If you love a paranormal mystery, complex characters, and dark psychological twists, this gripping tale will keep you on the edge of your seat!
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Science Fiction |
A hidden prince. A desperate war. A hero the Empire of Britannia never knew it needed.For a century, humanity’s vast Empire has fought a losing war against the merciless alien Swarm. Entire worlds have fallen. Fleets burn in the void. And amid the chaos, one man’s courage may tip the balance.In the crucible of war, a soldier becomes a leader… and a prince awakens. Born to the Imperial throne but bound by duty to serve in silence, Prince Henry of Britannia hides behind another name—Lieutenant Hazard King, a promising young officer in the Imperial Navy. While the court whispers of succession, alliances, and betrayal, the prince lives among common soldiers, learning the truth of the Empire his family rules.The throne is a dangerous place, though, and secrets at court are deadlier than any alien war. And when his older brother conspires to seize power, the Empress struggles to hold her realm together, while the Empire’s enemies—both human and alien—watch for weakness.Hazard is drawn into a web of intrigue that stretches from the palace halls to the farthest reaches of space. Every decision he makes will echo through the Empire… and every victory on the battlefield could cost him the throne—or his life.As the war deepens and loyalties blur, the young prince must learn what it means not just to command fleets, but to rule a people.Perfect for fans of David Weber’s Honorverse, Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet, and John Ringo’s Troy Rising, The Prince Awakens blends the heart of classic military science fiction with the soul of a royal epic.The Prince of Britannia SeriesThe Prince AwakensPrince CommanderPrince War LeaderPrince PeacemakerPrince RenegadePrince LiberatorPrince ConquerorPrince DominatorPrince imperatorHeroes of BritanniaHero’s LegacyHero’s ShadowHero’s DestinyHero’s ReturnHero’s DecisionsHero’s Vengeance
by Philip Eliot | Jun 27, 2026 | Dark Romance |
Some men want power. Some men want blood. And some men want love.Tomas MacGallan wants all—and he won’t stop until he has them.His path was carved in blood—by death, by brutality, by grief. When Russian assassins took his father from him, he made a vow to the dead man in his arms: every last one of them would die by his hand.But inside the heart of enemy territory, he found something he never expected.Irina Petrova.Beautiful. Dangerous. And married to the man Tomas had sworn to destroy.In the shadows of Toronto’s underworld, where loyalty is currency and betrayal costs everything, Tomas fights on two fronts. One against Petrov, and one against himself because wanting Viktor’s wife isn’t just reckless.It’s a death wish.What begins as stolen glances becomes something neither of them can name, and the line between enemy and lover starts to disappear. But Viktor is watching. And a man like Viktor doesn’t just retaliate.He erases.A story about a man who keeps searching for love after losing the woman he thought was the one—and the children he would burn the world down to protect, even if protecting them means letting them go.DEAR READERS, Tomas MacGallan’s story is not a happy one, but a necessary one. It contains brutality, death, and heartbreak, but also moments of love and the sacrifices one father will make for the sake of his children.
