Tag: Literary Fiction

Unspoken Truths, Reinvented Lives, and Shattered Ideals: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

In Darkness and Light

In Darkness and Light FREE by Tudor Alexander: On the brink of WWII, Tina is drawn to communism’s promise of justice as anti-semitism overtakes Romania. After surviving deportation to Transnistria and building a life with her husband, Iulian, the brutal realities of the regime force her to confront the collapse of the ideals she once believed could save the world.

This book is Free on May 30, 2026

No Permission Required (Beyond His Story We Stand)

No Permission Required (Beyond His Story We Stand) FREE by Michael McGilbourne: From one homeschooling parent to the next — parables with teeth that say the quiet thing out loud, from every country, every century, every kitchen. The motivation, the lift, the last nudge you needed to keep going. Prequel to Beyond His Story We Stand. Leave an early review, then grab another FREE book at 2140chronicles.com.

This book is Free on May 30, 2026

The Golden Hour: Volume I

The Golden Hour: Volume I FREE by Sean Hartlieb: Hollywood star Bruce Diamond is about to be killed by Bob Roe, a "star whacker" hired to kill celebrities to profit off their deaths. Bruce then meets producer Daryl Holliday, who offers Bruce a role that would allow him to fake his death to become a new actor named Damian Bruno. The first in a three-part series of an epic comedy of Hollywood.

This book is Free on May 30, 2026

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Broken Childhoods, Lost Journeys, and Ghostly Encounters: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Emo Reality: The Biography of Teenage Borderline Personality Disorder

Emo Reality: The Biography of Teenage Borderline Personality Disorder FREE by Jerold Daniels: Lina had an idyllic childhood until she descended into mental chaos. She shares details of her life with her friends in millions of words saved by her father. Through Lina's heart-wrenching language, the reader steps into her broken inner world to experience firsthand the emotions, obsessions, and ruthlessness of borderline personality disorder.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Rust Never Sleeps: A Collection of Short Stories

Rust Never Sleeps: A Collection of Short Stories FREE by Alan Orchard: Fancy a cruise on the Queen Mary, or a journey into Death Valley to find Manson’s bus? Maybe a jaunt back to Victorian London to discover the real identity of Jack the Ripper? Or perhaps you would enjoy sitting in a snowbound railway station, with only the ghosts for company? I have your ticket right here. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go!

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

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Unlikely Friendships, Sunlit Escapes, and Personal Triumphs: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Someday x (The Kilbride Chronicles Book 1)

Someday x (The Kilbride Chronicles Book 1) FREE by Debby Buxton: Emotionally scarred by the time they meet, Lisa and Jason's unlikely friendship draws them into new adventures. Until, against the backdrop of sun-drenched Tuscany, they must confront their past and reveal their secrets. Someday x is a heartwarming and uplifting contemporary fiction novel about hope, healing, and triumph over adversity.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Myself Lost

Myself Lost FREE by Larry Bone: He knows just enough to be dangerous. A foreigner in India, wrongfully detained--will he escape before he disappears forever? Red Benjamin took a wrong turn and missed the American Dream. Stuck in a dead-end job, constantly at odds with his father, and overshadowed by his successful brother, the sixty-two-year-old longs for something more.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

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Long-Lost Soldiers, Midnight Visitors, and Fading Memories: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

The Broken Hallelujah

The Broken Hallelujah FREE by Wendy H. Adair: 50 years ago the Vietnam War ended, but not for one family. Martin Carter has been MIA since 1969. His footlocker shows up in 2019 with journals about his harrowing service. His granddaughter enlists the help of a Vietnam Vet band, a sexy photographer and her hated ex to bring Martin home before her grandmother's memory fades forever.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

Starman After Midnight

Starman After Midnight FREE by Scott Semegran: Starman After Midnight is a quirky novel-in-stories about two beer-drinking neighbors who team up to track down a mysterious late-night interloper terrorizing their middle-class neighborhood. “Darkly funny... This waggish slice of life is worth a look.” — Publishers Weekly “Effortlessly funny... a genuine pleasure." — BlueInk Review.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

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Unraveling Secrets, Lifting Spirits, and Motherly Resolve: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Aspasia

Aspasia FREE by Florence Wetzel: In a quiet Cretan village, Katerina’s life unravels when her husband departs for the sea and a chilling secret comes to light. As danger closes in, she must protect her daughter—and her sanity. Aspasia is a gripping novel about how far a mother will go to defend her child.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

Mosaic Of Hearts: A Collage of Poetic Memories (Poetry Collection Book 2)

Mosaic Of Hearts: A Collage of Poetic Memories (Poetry Collection Book 2) FREE by Farah Kureshi: Let these poems bring you laughter, happiness, great memories for they are meant to delight the senses and help you become a happier, more whole you. This collection will tantalize your mind, senses and allow you to feel lighter in spirit and let you be the better person you were meant to be.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

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Shifting Voices, Timely Journeys, and Enduring Hopes: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Hello Stranger: Poetry (Inside The Circle of The Sun… Book 5)

Hello Stranger: Poetry (Inside The Circle of The Sun… Book 5) FREE by Aubrey E. Drummond: Let Aubrey E. Drummond take you on an emotional journey—from the pain of losing love to a prayer to love again. Search for a ray of hope in this bitter world. Wish for the gift of flight to free ourselves. Witness the hatred of a bitter old man. Become lost in the voices that creep into our minds and learn just how it feels to be Black living in today’s society.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

The Patriots (Stone Shed Book 1)

The Patriots (Stone Shed Book 1) FREE by John A. Heldt: Weeks after Noah and Jake Maclean inherit a mysterious stone shed that can send people through time, the Philadelphia brothers travel to 1776 to witness the American Revolution. They plan to return home within a few short months — until they meet the lovely daughters of a furniture maker...

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

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Exotic Rescues, Quiet Unravelings, and Courageous Voices: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Alice Anyway

Alice Anyway FREE by Brenda K. Thompson: 🏆 FIRST PLACE GRAND PRIZE WINNER FOR FICTION, 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In the 1940s Appalachian hills, grieving sixteen-year-old Alice is left alone on her family’s homestead until a blue-eyed stranger offers hope wrapped in scripture. A sweeping story of survival, faith, control, and finding the courage to claim her own voice.

This book is Free on May 22, 2026

Our Lady of the Pink Pussycat

Our Lady of the Pink Pussycat FREE by Cyd Casados: The life of a Bourbon Street stripper takes a mysterious turn after she dances for a paralyzed war veteran. Word of her “gift” spreads quickly, and she soon finds herself locked in a battle with jealous dancers, a local televangelist and her own self-doubt. “Original and authentic.” “Instantly captivating.”

This book is Free on May 22, 2026

Nothing But The Beast

Nothing But The Beast FREE by Andrew Schrader: She heard him knocking. She didn’t open the door. By morning, her husband is in a coma, and the quiet lies holding her life together begin to unravel. A dark psychological novel about repression and the horror of inaction. “Exciting and stirring throughout. Our verdict: Get it.” — Kirkus Reviews. Free for two days only.

This book is Free on May 22, 2026

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Fatherly Lessons, Desert Bonds, and Explosive Nights: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

The Pig, the Rat and the Scorpion

The Pig, the Rat and the Scorpion FREE by Steven Flint: An inspiring allegory about friendship and transformation. Three unlikely companions find themselves thrown together in an inhospitable desert and need to cooperate to survive.

This book is Free on May 21, 2026

Grindhouse: A Triple Feature Anthology

Grindhouse: A Triple Feature Anthology FREE by Thom Young: WELCOME TO THE GRINDHOUSE. THREE FILMS. ONE NIGHT. UNLIMITED CHAOS. Lock the doors, grab extra popcorn, and step inside a multi-feature retro nightmare. This anthology resurrects the glorious, blood-soaked era of 1970s exploitation cinema with three distinct tales of horror, sleaze, and pure trash fest.

This book is Free on May 21, 2026

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Shattered Illusions, Quiet Longings, and Unlikely Friendships: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Snake on a Red Velvet Throne

Snake on a Red Velvet Throne FREE by Bess Hendrick: A powerful book that examines what it means to survive the grip of another’s control. A woman shakes loose from her obsession with a charismatic older man… A social worker confronts the boss, who may be part of a murder cover-up… These & six other unforgettable stories expose the many faces of emotional abuse & what it takes to break free.

This book is Free on May 20, 2026

Clouds on the Ground: Poems on Time, Loss, and Dreams

Clouds on the Ground: Poems on Time, Loss, and Dreams FREE by Autumn Williams: Through vivid natural scenery, and lyrical free-verse poems, "Clouds on the Ground" offers readers an escape into beauty and dreams, reminding us that peace can be found even amidst life's storms.

This book is Free on May 20, 2026

The Butler Did It!

The Butler Did It! FREE by Jinx James: Just as aging actor Mervyn’s career gets a new boost, he learns that he’s got terminal cancer. Befriending a young woman changes everything, and he learns the true value of friendship. A bittersweet dark comedy, with a zany cast of show business characters, from bestselling author Jinx James. For fans of “A Man Called Ove” and "Grave Talk."

This book is Free on May 20, 2026

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Twisted Journeys, Healing Searches, and Fateful Obsessions: Free Literary Fiction eBooks

Neck Pain: Short Stories

Neck Pain: Short Stories FREE by Matt Gibson: Dark yet hilarious, this uncompromising collection of short stories is a fine blend of thinking and drinking, degeneracy and philosophy, a twisted journey from the barstool to the grave.

This book is Free on May 19, 2026

Bend My Light

Bend My Light FREE by Alexander Gwyn: A debut collection of 23 illustrated poems moving through descent, search, and arrival. Bend My Light explores pain, healing, the cosmos, and what we find on the other side of struggle. Quietly philosophical and richly visual, it speaks to readers seeking meaning, contemplation, and the kind of poetry you return to.

This book is Free on May 19, 2026

Back to You...: The Astonishing Fate of John Fisher

Back to You...: The Astonishing Fate of John Fisher FREE by Richard Plourde: After surviving leukemia, millionaire John Fisher becomes obsessed with finding the anonymous bone marrow donor he believes is his soulmate. But uncovering her identity could cost him everything. Back to You is a moving story of love, fate, obsession, and second chances.

This book is Free on May 19, 2026

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