Short Story Anthologies
Adversity: From the first page, Adversity thrusts you into the heart of characters grappling with life’s harshest trials. You will feel their raw, unfiltered emotions as they navigate pain and hardship. These stories lay bare the resilience of the human spirit, revealing the unexpected beauty that can emerge from each individual’s struggle.
Sit back and immerse yourself in these lives where each victory is hard-won, and every setback is a step toward self-discovery. Through powerful narratives, witness the indomitable strength and perseverance that define us. Experience profound transformations as adversity uncovers the truest selves of these unforgettable individuals.
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Secrets: What’s at stake when you keep something hidden? In this powerful collection of poetry, essays, and short stories, our writers explore the complex terrain of secrets—what we hold back, why we do it, and the ripple effects of truth revealed or concealed.
As you read, you may find yourself asking: Who is being protected? What might be lost? What stands to be gained?
These pages invite you to pause, reflect, and consider your own answer. We could tell you more…but where’s the fun in that?
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Hope: We hope for so many things—acceptance, success, love, and a life well-lived. We hope for good news, for dreams to come true, for doors to open when others close. And when life throws obstacles in our path—some we step over, others stop us cold—we still reach for hope. Because it’s what we do. It’s who we are.
In this uplifting collection, our writers share poems and stories that reflect the many faces of hope—fragile, fierce, and always enduring.
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Mischief—it’s more than playful trouble. Merriam-Webster defines it as everything from harmless irritation to genuine harm, but in the hands of our writers, mischief becomes something else entirely: the unexpected, a twist, a nudge toward the unpredictable.
This anthology is the result of countless hours of writing, editing, and creative collaboration by Guild members. Inside, you’ll also find the winning entries from our 2021 Short Story Contest—each one with a mischievous edge of its own.
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Survival: “Cities breaking and people shaking”—lyrics from nearly fifty years ago, yet still hauntingly relevant today. Whether we’re facing personal loss, societal unrest, or global uncertainty, the human story often comes down to one thing: survival.
This collection of poetry and prose from Florida writers bears witness to that journey. Through pain, grief, resilience, and grit, these voices remind us that while we may emerge with scars, we also rise with strength. Survival is a tribute to the courage it takes to keep going—and the quiet triumph of simply enduring.
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Change is the one constant we all share. It comes quietly or all at once—through love, loss, chance encounters, or the passage of time. In this heartfelt collection of poetry, fiction, memoir, and inspiration, our writers explore the many faces of change and the unexpected ways it shapes our lives.
From shifting perspectives to life-altering moments, these stories reflect the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty found in transformation—even when it catches us off guard.
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Dreams blur the line between what is and what could be. They arrive in sleep as vivid visions—sometimes strange, sometimes prophetic—inviting us to question what’s real, what’s hidden, and what might be waiting just beyond our waking minds. But dreams are more than nighttime wanderings. They are also our deepest aspirations, our hopes for the future, and the inner compass that drives us to grow, to reach, and to believe.
In this imaginative collection, our writers explore both realms of dreaming—the surreal landscapes of the subconscious and the heartfelt ambitions that give our lives meaning. Through poetry and story, Dreams invites you to look inward, upward, and beyond.
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Holidays mark more than dates on the calendar—they anchor us in memory, tradition, and meaning. Whether gathered around a Thanksgiving table, lighting candles for Hanukkah, unwrapping gifts beside a glowing tree, or watching fireworks on New Year’s Eve, we celebrate moments that bring us closer to one another and to ourselves.
This collection from the Space Coast Writers Guild is filled with bittersweet recollections and joyful imaginings of holidays past, present, and future. Through stories and poems that gobble like turkeys, dance like snowflakes, glow like candles, and shimmer like ornaments, our writers capture the spirit of the season in all its magic and complexity.
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Perseverance is the quiet force behind every breakthrough—the steady commitment to keep moving forward despite rejection, resistance, or long stretches of uncertainty. Writers know this truth well. From navigating creative blocks to wrestling with self-doubt and waiting through silence, we persist—not always in straight lines, but always with purpose.
This collection of stories and reflections celebrates that inner fire—the courage to continue, to adapt, to hold steady in the face of delay or detour. Like the determined pups on the cover, our writers dig deep, trusting that something worthwhile lies just beneath the surface.
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Friends: A guardian angel named Clarence once told a despondent banker named George, “No man is a failure who has friends,” and this book pays homage to that sentiment.
Friendship is one of life’s greatest treasures. It anchors us in joy, lifts us through sorrow, and reminds us that we’re never truly alone. Whether it’s a childhood companion, a loyal pet, a quiet neighbor, or a kindred spirit who shows up just when we need them most—friends shape our days and enrich our lives in ways that are both profound and lasting.
In this uplifting collection, thirty stories celebrate friendship in all its beautiful, unexpected forms. From laughter to loyalty, heartache to healing, these pieces explore the bonds that make us stronger, softer, and more human.
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Spring is a season of second chances. A time when the earth softens, colors return, and life begins again. In this joyful collection, our writers explore the many meanings of spring—rebirth, romance, transformation, and quiet wonder.
From budding love to whispered confessions, from childhood memories to moments of bold renewal, each story and poem paints the season in shades of daffodil yellow, lilac purple, and dew-kissed green. These pages invite you to dance with dandelion seeds, chase fireflies, and breathe in the sweet promise of new beginnings.
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Gratitude: Life can be full of irritations and unexpected detours—but gratitude has the power to shift our focus, soften our hearts, and bring clarity to what truly matters. When we pause to recognize the beauty in ordinary moments, something inside us begins to change.
This collection of nineteen poems and stories offers more than simple thank-yous. These are heartfelt reflections—honest, moving, and deeply personal—on the people, places, and experiences that bring light to our lives. With a foreword by Holly Fox Vellekoop, author of Encouragers, Gratitude reminds us that appreciation is more than a feeling—it’s a practice.
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Love and Rockets: One Saturday in 2015, forty members of the Space Coast Writers Guild gathered with one wild idea: write, edit, and publish a book in a single day. And we did just that.
Love and Rockets is the result of that bold, collaborative adventure—a full collection of short stories (and one poem) created during our “Book in a Day” conference. With a theme that blends the romance of Valentine’s Day and the energy of Florida’s iconic Space Coast, each piece offers a unique and imaginative take on love, rockets, and everything in between.
From brainstorming and writing to design and production, this book was built from start to finish between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. It was an experiment in creativity, collaboration, and community—and every contributor became a published author by day’s end.
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