THE SILVER SERPENT by David Debord Taught the sword from childhood, Shanis Malan dreams of being a  soldier, but a woman cannot join the Galdoran army. When Prince Lerryn holds a tournament in her home town, she thinks her dream has come true.  But forces beyond her control sweep her from her sleepy village and onto a quest for the Silver Serpent.

Welcome to a mystical world filled with fierce and wonderful creatures, exotic places and wonders untold. A world of magic and mystery, heroes and villains, valor and virtue, prophecy and lore. Brave the dark and deadly streets of urban wastelands, where danger lurks around every corner. Explore the dark places of our world, and of the human heart. Set off on adventures filled with action, suspense, and danger. Welcome to Gryphonwood! Founded in 2004 as a fantasy print and webzine, Gryphonwood now publishes   speculative fiction novels, including epic and modern fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk, and adventure with a touch of the supernatural. We continue our commitment to introducing talented new voices to the field of speculative fiction.

STREET: EMPATHY by Ryan A. Span In the future, telepathy is no longer a fantasy; it's a job. Gina is a woman with no future trying to make her way on the Street of Eyes, where people go to hire the desperate and the suicidal for their unique services. She is one of the new underclass, who use "third eye" or "Spice"- a powerful drug that gives them the ability to read minds. The drug has only one downside- it drives the user insane.