The debut of The Cosmic Empire brings forth all manner of devilish questions, and answers, in short stories by J.M. Thomas. Is Satan after every soul in the world? Can a lost soul be reclaimed? What happens when someone finds their own soul irredeemable? These shorts promise the reader the unique thoughts and strong voice of their writer, perhaps provoke some thought, and have a laugh at the expense of the Dark Prince."Soul for Sale" tells the tale of Shelly and her desire to surrender all to reclaim lost love. "Gates of Hell" follow's Clark on his quest to save the most-precious thing in the Underworld. Not everyone is anxious to escape when those aforementioned Gates open in "Salvation Refused." And, to round out issue one, a special slice of torment for the ultimate Tormentor in "Her Majesty."Subsequent issues of “The Cosmic Empire” will be available online at most e-reader outlets. Feedback is welcomed with sincere appreciation at the author's Web site.