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Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. This anthology includes brand-new stories by: Tommy Moore, Jessica Breheny, Naomi Hirahara, Calvin McMillin, Liza Monroy, Elizabeth McKenzie, Jill Wolfson, Ariel Gore, Jon Bailiff, Maceo Montoya, Micah Perks, Seana Graham, Vinnie Hansen, Peggy Townsend, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Lou Mathews, Lee Quarnstrom, Dillon Kaiser, Beth Lisick, and Wallace Baine.

Stevie Rosenstein has never made a true friend. Never fallen in love. Moved from city to city by her father’s unrelenting job, it’s too hard to care for someone. Trust in anything. The pain of leaving always hurts too much. But she’ll soon learn to trust, to love. Twice. Drew and Shane have been best friends through everything. The painful death of Shane's dad. The bitter separation of Drew's parents. 

Ever said something you couldn’t take back? Maybe you’ve seen the pain in someone’s eyes or felt the silence grow colder—and thought, Why do I keep doing this? It’s like watching yourself on repeat: same mistakes, same regret, and a quiet fear that one day, you’ll push someone too far. How to Stop Being Toxic is a raw, no-fluff guide to recognizing the habits that are quietly wrecking your relationships—and how to change them for good. You’ll discover what triggers your reactions, how to respond differently, and how to break free from the guilt, anger, and distance that keep showing up.