A hybrid of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror, dive into a captivating collection of speculative flash and short fiction by Renee Coloman. These powerful stories explore human struggle, survival, trauma, and emotional pain through a rich tapestry of diverse characters and settings. Vivid and emotionally charged, each tale offers a profound look into life's challenges and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Experience narratives that will move you, provoke thought, and stay with you long after the last page. "A dark bouquet of narratives that often focus on women pushed to emotional extremes." -- Kirkus Reviews Five-Star Review and a "must read" posted by Kristine Hall (aka Hall Ways) from Reedsy-Discovery Books. Here's an excerpt of what Hall said about Born of Dirt & Dust: For those who enjoy gritty, quick hits of fiction that will stick to your bones and invade your thoughts long after the last page is turned, Born of Dirt and Dust by Renee Coloman is a must-have collection ... My favorite, and the most poignant of the collection, is the light-but-deep, realistic fantasy, “The Pepper Tree.” (Yes, those are exactly the right words to describe it.) In it and all the stories, the writing in Born of Dirt and Dust is outstanding, and Coloman knows how to turn a phrase and pack a punch with it. Read what a few editors said about featured stories in this collection : "Congratulations! Your story, I'll Make It Easy , has been accepted for Issue 9 of Lavina Press!" "We would be delighted to accept Flypaper & Pickle Jars for publication. This was a strange, sad, and yet somehow hopeful piece and we really enjoyed it. We think our readers will too." Elou Carroll, editor of Crow & Cross Keys " Thank you for sending us Abby's Lockbox . We love it and would like to publish it in the next issue of Literary Hatchet ." "Congratulations! Your story has been accepted for publication in Bright Flash Literary Review . Thanks for sending us a great piece."