The desire for others’ traits, status, abilities, or situation.
An Infinity of Penance by Andrea Eaker The Elm of Dreams by Clint Foster The Sin by David Green The Favourite by Destiny Eve Pifer Urning Back Lost Things by Frances Tate We'll Always Have the Moon by J.W. Garrett Foreigner by James Lipson Eternal Reflection by Jessica Chanese Not Mine by Jo Niederhoff Til Death Don't Us Part by Jodi Jensen E.N.V.I.E. by K.B. Elijah Sacrilege by Kaitlyn Lynch Heaven by Kelly Matsuura The Greatest Show by Lisa Fox Anything You Can Do by Lyndsey Ellis-Holloway Like a Mermaid by Neen Cohen The Fake by Nicola Currie Heart of a Hawk by Nikkita Bell The Throne by R.S. Nevil Chasing the Digital Dragon by Raven Corinn Carluk Summer and the Deal by Rhiannon Bird Toxic by S.O. Green Heart's Desire by Stacey Jaine McIntosh If I Only Had His Face by Stephen Herczeg Forever Home by T.M. Brown The Envious Eye by Tim Mendees The Wingman by V.A. Vazquez A Normal Little Boy by Wondra Vanian Glass Eyes by Ximena Escobar The Fallen: Envy of the Dragon by Zoey Xolton
*Disclaimer: I have a drabble (100 word story) in this, and received a free contributors' copy.
Black Hare Press have once again put together a great collection of stories to continue the Seven Deadly Sins series. There are stories of sibling rivalry, jealous best friends, angels and demons, and jilted lovers/unrequited love., and also a good mix of dark fantasy, horror, and humor. My three favorite stories would be 1) Anything You Can Do by Lyndsey Ellis-Holloway: the MC comes up with the crazy idea of needing an exorcism to attract the attention of her crush, the priest, but of course it doesn't go down as she expected. This one really made me laugh!2) Eternal Reflection by Jessica Chanese: a vile, jealous man, even in death, wants to ruin his brother's life. This is quite a dark, disturbing one. 3) Like a Mermaid by Neen Cohen: a swimmer uses her magic (and sewing) abilities to take care of a rival. A crazy, entertaining story. (Plus I always like mermaids). I also enjoyed Glass Eyes by Ximena Escobar: the literary style of this piece was so different to the other stories in this anthology. And E.N.V.I.E. by K.B. Elijah is a great scifi take on not appreciating what's yours, instead wanting what others have. Overall a great read! I recommend this whole series.