Rose of Spire City, the witch who taught her everything she knew about music boxes, would have approved of the scones wholeheartedly. Allora could almost hear her say, “Forget about the music boxes. Time to feast!”…

For the Eziaghala sisters, their voices an echo through the burial grounds, the ritual was the only way. Two days ago, their only brother, Agadi, sovereign of the blood throne of Umukegwu, had died in his sleep. The sisters knew what was coming for them.…

By the time the emergency broadcast confirms the alien invasion, I imagine government officials worldwide have long been in their bunkers. Likewise, preppers—who’d seen this day coming—get the last laugh as they hunker down with their supplies and weapons.…