In Tasneem’s close-knit Muslim Indian community the stigma of divorce is a heavy burden to carry, and her mother insists on finding her a husband – even if it means orchestrating a traditional ‘samoosa run’. When she meets Aadil an unexpected connection sparks and they strike a deal: a pretend engagement to keep their families off their backs. But a simple ruse soon grows complicated because one of them is hiding a life-changing secret . . .

The Seven Wonders: Stories About Witches

Seven stories of power, defiance, and wonder, where magic lingers, fate shifts, and witches rise.

The Seven Wonders is an anthology of witchcraft in its many incarnations: gothic, modern, and utterly strange. From rural South Africa to eerie academies, from hedge witches whispering secrets to forces that defy understanding, these seven tales explore the trials of power, the cost of magic, and the unbreakable bonds that tether witches to their craft.

In a world that has long feared and vilified witches, this collection reclaims them as heroines – figures of resistance, wisdom, and transformation. Whether through fire, foresight, or forbidden rites, each story unveils a different Wonder – some dark, some wondrous, all unforgettable.

The stories appearing in this anthology are: • Lifael – Felix Lamont • Shooting star – Manjari Jogi • The Mud Witch – Ciaran R. Maidwell • The Shaman and the Witch – Nadia • Cassim Unfamiliars – Francesco Nassimbeni • A Spell for Healing Death – Luke Wildman • Witchling – Mia Haven