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Indie Bites
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A quarterly magazine featuring short fantasy fiction from indie authors.
Edited by @adiehartauthor.bsky.social and @josiejaffrey.bsky.social
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BANDITS & BOTANY deadline: 30 Nov 25
RUINS & RITUALS deadline: 28 Feb 26
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The Rot at the Root by Ceril N. Domace @cerilndomace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)

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A picture of a busy work bench and a cauldron sending up green smoke. Text reads: I hate working with lovers, true love’s curses, and “star- crossed, meant to be together” types. They get so emotional while I’m trying to work. The Rot at the Root by Ceril N. Domace is FREE to download in the Potions & Paramours issue of Indie Bites A photo of a stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 20, with the top copy open to Ceril’s story
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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For the Love of Silver Diamonds by Linked Soul is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!

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A picture of two whisky glasses in front of an open fire, one empty and one full. Text reads: “Didn’t you give me poison?”
Eloran chuckled. “I wouldn't dare, Your Highness. If you died during one of my parties when your father had set you on my trail, that’d be too obvious. No: I gave you a potion.” - For the Love of Silver Diamonds by Linked Soul FREE in the Potions & Paramours issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 20, with the top copy open to Linked’s story
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Time in a Bottle by Allie Leigh @allieleighbooks.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!

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A green cocktail with multicoloured smoke rising from it. Text reads: A light grey cat vaulted onto one of the upper shelves, which was filled with expensive spirits. By all rights, the frisky feline should have sent them tumbling to the ground. But that was the thing with ghost cats; they could go wherever they pleased without a care. - Time in a Bottle by Allie Leigh Free to download in the Potions & Paramours issue of Indie Bites A stack of copies of Indie Bites 20, with the top copy open to Allie’s story
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The Last Adventure of Leon Teryn by E.G. Letine @egletinewrites.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)!

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A picture of a man in armour holding a sword, with only his glove and the sword hilt showing. Text reads: “‘Here lies Leon Teryn. His Husband Told Him So.’ - The Last Adventure of Leon Teryn by EG Letine Free in the Potions & Paramours issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperbacks of Indie Bites 20. The top copy is open to EG’s story.
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The Reedling by Reyzl Grace @reyzlgrace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)

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A picture of a reedling sitting on a reed during a snowstorm. Text reads: ‘“On the day you care about someone or something more than yourself, you can have your wings back. Until then, welcome to earth!” - The Reedling by Reyzl Grace Free in the Potions & Paramours issue of Indie Bites’ Indie Bites 20 open to the title page of Reyzl’s story, on a stack of copies showing the cover.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Exeunt Omnes by Josie Jaffrey @josiejaffrey.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Potions & Paramours)

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A picture of a woman in a green ballgown. The gown is billowing out behind her as she walks and the picture is cropped to show just her skirts and arm. Text reads: “Fate was not so kind as to hand my vengeance to me,” she said, “so I had to take it for myself.” ~ Exeunt Omnes by Josie Jaffrey Free in the potions and paramours issue of Indie Bites. A paperback copy of Indie Bites 20 open to the title page of Josie’s story, on top of a stack of copies showing their covers
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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The featured author in our latest issue, Potions & Paramours, is Andi R. Christopher. Read the interview on our website!

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The cover of ‘Spellcasting On’ by Andi R Christopher A photo of the first page of our interview with Andi R Christopher on top of a stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 20
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Queen of Nerves by Claire Olivia Golden is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An image of a fantasy crown on a black background. Text reads: “Elysia tries to adjust the crown so that it will sit right, but she can’t even articulate what “right” means. All she knows is that it feels wrong, and if the crown feels wrong, how is she ever going to fulfill her role as queen? ~ Queen of Nerves by Claire Olivia Golden FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to Claire’s story
September 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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An Angel of the Lord by Ash Parker is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An image of an angel headstone in a graveyard. Text reads: “In every room they visited, Jenny counted the faces of a dozen peculiar children. They were often hard to spot, but Jenny knew the signs well. She knew when their teeth were too sharp, when they had too many fingers, or the tell-tale signs of a tail tucked into a pair of breeches. ~ An Angel of the Lord by Ash Parker FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Ash’s story.
September 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A Beloved Once Bound by Ceril N. Domace @cerilndomace.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An illustration of a person with a sword and a lantern approaching the head of an enormous dragon in the dark. Text reads: “The worst part of dealing with dragons is that they’re immortal, capricious, and persnickety. ~ A Beloved Once Bound by Ceril N. Domace Free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Ceril’s story.
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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A picture of a spooky forest. Text reads: She grabbed the door handle. The other girls screamed. They begged her not to open the door, not to go out into the dark, and to definitely not do all of that on Halloween after midnight. ~ Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a cover illustrated by Arden Powell featuring a dragon. The top copy is open to the title page of Riley’s story.
September 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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🏛️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of RUINS & RITUALS!🧙‍♂️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 28 February 2025.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
An image of a man on a beach looking at a giant ruined statue with glowing eyes. Text reads: “submissions open for our May issue on the themes of Ruins & Rituals, deadline 28 February 2026”
September 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An illustration of a man with a spear in the foreground, with a castle and a dragon flying in the sunset in the background. Text reads: “The new man wasn’t even a bit dead, which was really very surprising to me. ~ A Really Very True Story by Molly Daw FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Molly’s story.
August 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Job Interview or An Inconsequential Conglomeration of Goblins by Luke Tarassenko is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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In image of soldiers in chainmail with swords and axes rushing toward the viewer. Text reads: ““Simple job, lads. An inconsequential conglomeration of goblins. We go in there, kill the gobbos, get some evidence – a head or two – and get out. Any questions?” ~ Job Interview or An Inconsequential Conglomeration of Goblins by Luke Tarassenko FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A pile of paperbacks of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover, illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Luke’s story.
August 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell @ardenpowell.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness), and they illustrated the amazing cover too!

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An illustration of an angel reflected in water with clouds behind it on a red background. Text reads: “Sir Percivale couldn’t be sure how long he spent inside the dragon’s belly before his angel came to find him. ~ Sir Percivale Is Swallowed by a Dragon and Learns the Truth of God by Arden Powell” “Free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of indie bites” A stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 featuring a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Arden’s story.
August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Dragon Ageless by Josie Jaffrey @josiejaffrey.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An image of a woman in a long gown walking down a corridor with creepy branches growing from all sides. Text reads: “Kaiden thought he was marrying a princess, but the creature walking down the aisle towards him is a dragon. ~ Dragon Ageless by Josie Jaffrey” “Free in the dragons & darkness issue of Indie Bites” A photo of a stack of paperback copies of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell. The top copy is open to the title page of Dragon Ageless.
August 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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For the Love of Blood and Gold by Linked Soul is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An image of old brick steps leading up to a bright spot of sky. Text reads: “The Sun God loves all his children equally. That’s why he never answers when they call. There can’t be favoritism, after all. ~ For the Love of Blood and Gold by Linked Soul Free in the dragons & darkness issue of Indie Bites” A paperback copy of Indie Bites 19 open to Linked Soul’s story, resting on a stack of copies showing a cover with a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell
August 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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October Girls by Jillian Maria is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)

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An image of a girl walking with a lantern through a dark forest. Text reads: “I’ll tell you, then, the thing that goes unsaid: every year, in October, one girl from our town vanishes without a trace. October Girls by Jillian Maria” And: “free in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A copy of Indie Bites 19 turned to the title page of October Girls by Jillian Maria, sitting on a pile of Indie Bites 19 with a dragon on the cover illustrated by Arden Powell
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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The Order of the Wyrm by Adie Hart @adiehartauthor.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness!

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An illustration of a magical knight fighting a dragon. Superimposed text reads: “Ten minutes ago I was standing in front of the king getting knighted for my services to entertainment – and let me say that was weird enough – and now you’re telling me I’ve inadvertently caused a dragon to wake up and rampage across the country? The Order of the Wyrm by Adie Hart” And “FREE in the Dragons & Darkness issue of Indie Bites” A photo of the first page of Adie’s story in the paperback edition of Indie Bites, resting on a pile of issues showing their front cover (a dragon illustrated by Arden Powell)
August 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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The featured author in our latest issue, Dragons & Darkness, is Heather K Carson. Read the interview on our website!

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A photo of Heather K Carson sitting on a deck and smiling in the sunshine
August 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Indie Bites 19: Dragons & Darkness is out TODAY!
Edited by @adiehartauthor.bsky.social and @josiejaffrey.bsky.social, with an incredible cover by @ardenpowell.bsky.social

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The cover of Indie Bites 19: Dragons & Darkness, illustrated by Arden Powell, featuring a medieval-style dragon etched on a dark green background, with the following authors listed as contributors: Adie Hart, Jillian Maria, Linked Soul, Josie Jaffrey, Arden Powell, Luke Tarassenko, Molly Daw, Riley E Smith, Ceril N Domace, Ash Parker and Claire Olivia Golden
August 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🎰Submissions are now open for our February issue on the themes of BANDITS & BOTANY!🪴
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 30 November 2025.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
An illustration of a thieves’ den in a bosky forest, with the text in the post superimposed. Art by Khius, DepositPhotos
June 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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“Don't mistake me for some half-rate swindler with a stolen lute, now. I can play. I got a voice that could make a duchess sigh and a dockhand weep.”

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Fluid Fortune by K. Malady is available FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Bards & Bargains) www.silversunbooks.com/post/bards-b...
A painted illustration of a red-headed flute player becoming part of a wave. Overlaid is the quote: “Don't mistake me for some half-rate swindler with a stolen lute, now. I can play. I got a voice that could make a duchess sigh and a dockhand weep. The kind that rolls over a crowd like honeyed whiskey, settling in slowly, warming them up from the inside.”
May 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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“Have you ever sung a song so utterly magnificent that it kills you a little, inside?”

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Swansong by Zoe Shakes is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Bards & Bargains)

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A painted illustration of a woman playing a flute with a swan flying behind her. Overlaid is the quote : “Have you ever sung a song so utterly magnificent that it kills you a little, inside? There's something awful about staring art right in the face and knowing that nothing you ever make will be quite so perfect.”
May 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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"So what if you play a few wrong notes? You've made mistakes before."

"It's different now. Bard queens can't make mistakes."

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In Concert by Allie Leigh @allieleighbooks is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Bards & Bargains) www.silversunbooks.com/post/bards-b...
A painted illustration of a woman in somewhat historical dress holding a violin in front of a castle. Overlaid on top is the quote: "So what if you play a few wrong notes? You've made mistakes before." "It's different now. Bard queens can't make mistakes."
May 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM