The Butterfly's Stroke and Other Stories

An Intricate and Harmonious Dance Between Humanity and Technology
Dive into Annmarie SanSevero’s gripping collection of speculative fiction, where suspense, mystery, and the supernatural collide with the frontiers of science. Each story pulses with themes of hope, resilience, and the ethical complexities of technological advancements.
A testament to the human spirit, these tales weave suspense, mystery, and supernatural elements into a tapestry of speculative fiction that resonates with contemporary societal issues. Don’t miss your chance to experience these unforgettable narratives and embark on a journey that both challenges and inspires.
Print and eBook formats.
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Weird Wilderness: A Cryptid Bestiary (An Anthology)

Whether you think you’ve seen a Cryptid or are a skeptic, inside this anthology are twenty stories. from a variety of authors, featuring all kinds of cryptids, be it the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, or some you might not have even heard of, along with those who study them and hunt them. While the anthology contains a variety of genres including fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, and more, all are family friendly. Additionally, each story has to utilize an epistolary element in their story, which could be a text message, vlog, or even old fashioned letter writing. My story is titled “How to be Friends with a Human.” All proceeds go to fund the Superstars Writing Seminars Scholarship Program
Available at WordFire Press Here
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Available at Barnes and Noble Here
The Problem with Control (A Short Story in Sally Port Magazine)

You can find my short story “The Problem with Control” in the July 2025 issue of Sally Port Magazine. It’s a fantasy story about the importance of choices and the agency to make our own. Featuring the compassionate Phineas, who spends his life dealing with the monsters and aliens that most people know nothing about, along with his sarcastic sidekick Bellicose, who has the privilege of being the only monster Phineas allows in his home.
I was honored that Sally Port Magazine chose my story to be the first one they’d ever illustrated.
Sally Port offers single issue and yearly subscription Here
Marked by Magic - Coming 2026

My middle-grade fantasy/steampunk mash up is coming! Here is what the publisher has to say:
With unforgettable characters, high-stakes adventure, and a world teeming with secrets, Marked by Magic promises to captivate readers of all ages!
