Jac Jemc Books in Order

Ten years after his wife disappears, a man remains absorbed in memories of her rather than searching for answers. His recollections reveal a marriage shaped by absence and the difficulty of knowing someone he cannot relinquish.

These short stories move between ordinary experience and unsettling invention, from an air-stealing thief to children making sense of their fate through rhyme. Their characters confront loss, confusion, and brief moments of joy in unstable worlds.

Seventeen stories turn everyday life into a source of unease as supernatural possibilities and ordinary cruelty overlap. Fragile identities, family relationships, and seemingly harmless choices unravel under the pressure of fear and competing versions of reality.

Royal cousins Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Elisabeth of Austria seek beauty, connection, and escape within lives constrained by rank. This historical satire follows their parallel struggles with imperial expectations, extravagant dreams, and isolation.

Julie and James buy a house between a lake and a forest, hoping to escape the damage caused by James's gambling. Unsettling noises, changing rooms, and unexplained marks on Julie's body begin to undermine their attempted fresh start.