Publisher's Synopsis
The world is full of beauty, from never-changing stars to ever-changing oceans to the pleasures of human company. We are free to enjoy good food, satisfying friendships, and things that make us happy.
But beware of demanding too much. Excess in any form is a dangerous thing.
Nineteen authors. Nineteen stories. One theme: Gluttony. This is the fourth volume in our series.
The Gluttony Diary by Elizabeth Archer: We all have to eat, but how do we know we are eating too much? When a young girl looks at her body, she doesn't see what others see.
Saving Dad by Teresa Bassett: When her father's new girlfriend comes on the scene encouraging culinary excess, Sasha's fears for his health spiral out of control.
Nikolas the Brave by P.R. Blackburn: Young Nikolas dreams of making his escape from a harsh and cruel reality, but will he triumph over a gluttonous villain?
Half-Eaten Dreams, with Crumbs of Hope by Callie Bradford: When everything falls apart, a true friend helps pick up the pieces.
Juneteenth by Embe Charpentier: Can Malik's three hundred-pound shadow stop him from self-destructing?
One Little Bite by Guy Cheston: A young girl challenges the reigning champion of an annual eating competition, where two contestants eat to the death.
The Makara by Susan Conner: Some secrets are tough to keep. Abby knows. She's got Mack, a Makara monster, living inside her stomach.
Hungry, Hungry Henry by Matthew Dewar: Henry has a monstrous appetite. Is it possible he'll ever feel full?
When Your Number's Up by Michael Donoghue: Wilbur hates living in the Kobe tunnels. No sky. No meat. But becoming an adult on his sixteenth birthday turns out to be more eventful than he could ever imagine.
Adventures in Wedding Saving by Joana Hill: This is supposed to be the best day of Molly's sister's life. Now if only they could calm their family down.
A Dog in the Manger by Chris Kennedy: Treasures lie hidden in the House of the Medici where a young artist must seek his future in the corridors of power.
Fatter by Tonia Markou: After being cursed, vain Beverly becomes the very thing she despises: fat.
The Sleep-Over by Geraldine McCarthy: Set in Ireland, Arianna enjoys her Italian mother's cooking a little bit too much. However, an invitation to a sleep-over at her friend's house casts Arianna's troubles in a new light.
Hymn of the Spider by Yvette O'Kay: An ancient being is on the hunt for the most delicious of meals.
Lady of the East by Shannon Leigh Rivera: A goddess must prove she is worthy to rule by forfeiting the thing she loves most-her daily dose of worship.
Games by K.T. Stephens: "Do you want to play?" No matter how much of a wall Erica's built around herself, does she dare follow her passion?
Not One Less by M.J. Travis: A strange sickness invades a small, rural town and sixteen-year-old Carlos fights to stay alive.
When the Wind Hits the Merlons by S.K. Watts: A young, evil baron torments a small Italian town. When all hope is gone, what could possibly end his depravity?
What Lives in Shadow by Daniel I. Weaver: Eventually, the monsters lurking in darkness get tired of hiding.
