Magic stalks modern streets.Werewolves and witches. Demons and elves. Street Spells compiles seven new and exclusive short stories featuring mythical beings hidden in plain sight.Aimee Easterling: “Scapegoat”Tori Centanni: “Dead Goblins and Overdue Rent”Rachel Medhurst: “Magically Hidden”Dale Ivan Smith: “Siloed”Becca Andre: “Alchemy and Destiny”N. R. Hairston: “Dirty Magic”Kat Cotton: “Run Away”… and Destiny”
N. R. Hairston: “Dirty Magic”
Kat Cotton: “Run Away”
Break out of jail, hunt down magical art thieves, and dabble in alchemy as you discover a new author (or seven) in this page-turning collection of paranormal shorts.
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0verall rating: 4.4
Scapegoat
The perfect balance of character forming and story telling is achieved in this short. I found this a great example of things not always as they seem. Rating:4
2) Dead goblins and overdue rent
Love the originality of the main character. It’s also quite refreshing to have no clear good/ bad with riding the grey areas a given. With quirky humor mixed in here and there, this short totally grabs your attention and delivers a quick storyline that truly leaves you looking for more. An easy 5 rating.
3) magically hidden
A witch that is also a PI. The storyline was okay, there was too much explaining which was distracting for me. Rating: 3.2
4) Siloed
A paranormal ( manifestations) prison is this shorts setting, and the attention to detail of these characters is quite intriguing . The storyline is unique to me so this kept me glued and curious. This short truly feels complete and definitely hits the mark with stimulating the need to read more. Rating:5
5) Alchemy and destiny
An in-between read …this one is a cross of a short and a very well written blurb. The characters took form expertly, and a clear direction is started down the storyline. Enough intrigue is introduced to keep a reader interested, and then its left up to you to seek out the tale. Rating: 4.5
6) Dirty magic
A complete feeling short, this one leaves you feeling content. A tale of characters trying to do the right thing in the face of adversity. A common theme yet it is always interesting to experience a different authors take. The need to read more is left to a readers discretion. Rating: 4
7) Runaway
Last but not least, a very well written short of a lost girl who just wants a home and to belong. Not knowing your roots much less your full potential is daunting without guidance or even the confidence to seek answers. This is the before story which leads to a series, and it has done its job remarkably well. Rating: 4.8
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I really enjoyed most of these short stories, some even captivating me fully! I’m excited to pursue the series’ that most of these short stories come before. I wouldn’t pay more than what I did, but it was a genuine treat to read about a bunch of different and unique worlds that the authors came up with.
I love anthologies. It’s a great way to discover new authors and find new stories by those you love and Street Spells is no exception. This collection of all new short stories from a variety of talented author delivers with stand alone shorts from their series, no previous reading required. I love Aimee Easterlings work and have found new series to drool over.
Street Spells is a must read for those looking for new authors or just great stories.
Good read
Stories did not engage reader. Too short and did not have good characters.
Enjoyable reading. Very entertaining.
Some short stories full of horror which I enjoy
Enjoyed the short story’s stay up all nite reading .
Great stories but to short
A nice variety of well written stories.
Can’t recommend any of the stories included.
Good examples of the authors’ skills. Good links for access to their works
Interesting!
Fun collection
Loved it
Ok, but not great
I only liked 2 or 3 out of the stories, but the ones I liked were great.
Just ok, but the stories did introduce you to some interesting authors you probably don’t recognize.
Average.
A little of all of the above. I read it over 3 days of Doctor appointments.
Sure beat ancient magazines or doing nothing.