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The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke Dec. 17, 2010 24738 words Read a sample
School is out; summer has begun. For 11-year old Timmy Quinn, it is a time of magic and discovery. But on the day he encounters a strange boy on the bank of Myers pond, everything changes. For it soon becomes clear that dark secrets abound in Timmy's little community, secrets that come cupped in the hands of the dead, and in a heartbeat, summer becomes a season of terror, betrayal, and murder.
Blame It On the Mistletoe by Lily Graison Dec. 17, 2010 23751 words Read a sample
When Macy Carter's parents order her to bring her live-in boyfriend Sean home with her for Christmas she has no idea that her little white lie is just about to snowball into a fabrication of monstrous proportions. Sean isn't her boyfriend, he's her boss. Now she has to reveal the lie she's been telling her family for the past two years or hastily concoct an elaborate ruse to fool them instead.
Tales of Aradia The Last Witch Volume 1 by L.A. Jones Dec. 16, 2010 80355 words Read a sample
Unknown to the humans who hanged innocent people at the Salem Witch Trials, real witches of the hidden race were slaughtered on the belief that they had betrayed the hiddens to the humans. Not one witch survived the genocide, or so it was believed for more than three hundred years. Until one day a girl named Aradia moves to Salem, Massachusetts, and all that changes.
Demon Lord by T C Southwell Dec. 16, 2010 112437 words Read a sample
Seven blue wards have imprisoned the Black Lord in the Underworld for aeons. Now he has stolen a human child and made him a mortal god. After eighteen years of torturous training, Bane sets forth to break the wards with aid of a dark army. The Demon Lord will release Arkonen and destroy the Overworld unless an innocent young girl can turn him from his savage path...
They Don't Exist by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 3885 words Read a sample
A young woman laughs it off when she's informed the room she's staying in for the night is haunted, because ghosts don't exist. Or do they?
The Quick and the Unholy by J.R. Leckman Dec. 16, 2010 12181 words Read a sample
When a group of wranglers lose their herd during a freak thunderstorm, little do they know they're about to walk the boundary between Hell and Earth. With walking dead, angry gods, mysterious pasts, and a few demonic entitites for good measure, its the best of the Old West mixed with a Lovecraftian influence.
May Be Crazy by Bridget Squires Dec. 16, 2010 1826 words Read a sample
They say insane people drive sane people insane? Could this be true? Hmmmm....a disturbing little tale about what happens when crazy people get loose
That Stupid Kid by Greg M. Hall Dec. 16, 2010 1981 words Read a sample
The guys on George's crew huddle in a poorly-heated shed after a serious accident halts their work. Rumors bounce off the metal walls, and it's up to George to keep things from getting out of hand.
Fools Club by Craig Mallery Dec. 16, 2010 71696 words Read a sample
Fools Club tells the story of two stepbrothers­ — Colin Schaefer, the all-American golden boy, and Jacob Miller, the introverted genius — who together made a fortune with an internet startup and then lost it all in the stock market crash. These two stepbrothers suddenly find themselves locked in a dangerous struggle in which all the tensions and jealousies from their childhood will play out
The Cat And The Fiddle by Severin Rossetti Dec. 16, 2010 4079 words Read a sample
Under the personal tuition of the Maestro the orchestra's First Violin learns to put some passion into her performance
Desde la tierra más allá del bosque by Rodolfo Martínez Dec. 16, 2010 19150 words Read a sample
Corren los primeros días del año 1900 y Sherlock Holmes y el doctor Watson se verán enfrentados a un caso que pondrá a prueba como nunca sus concepciones sobre la realidad. Pero no estarán solos en el empeño. Desde la tierra más allá del bosque forma parte de la obra holmesiana de Rodolfo Martínez. Sportula se complace en presentarlo en formato ebook en edición gratuita.
Supernatural Cookbook by S. W. Douglas Dec. 16, 2010 5078 words Read a sample
Originally published by Warrior of Fortune Ltd., this cookbook takes a somewhat lighthearted peek into the cooking methods employed by those hunters of the supernatural in a world where things not only go bump in the night, they taste pretty darn good too. Pickled werewolf heart, anyone?
My Own Prison by Michael Anderson Dec. 15, 2010 3524 words Read a sample
Taunted by his dead wife, Robert lives alone with the whispers of her cold voice. She tries to convince him to confess a murder he had commited. A murder that caused his wife's death.
A Life Bared by Christopher Stommel Dec. 15, 2010 2020 words Read a sample
Life through the eyes of a teddy bear.
The Descent by Patrick O'Duffy Dec. 15, 2010 1027 words Read a sample
When Mister Smith looks out the window of a plane and sees a man standing on a cloud, nothing else in life seems to matter as much anymore. A flash fiction story about wonder and priorities.
Humanity's Last Hope by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 15, 2010 3889 words Read a sample
Mathew Tenoch Harrison (Matty to his friends) a student at UMass Amherst,finds himself in the postion to be "Humanity's Last Hope".
Merrie Axemas: A Killer Holiday Tale by M. R. Sellars Dec. 15, 2010 24019 words Read a sample
Little Merrie Callahan is all grown up now. She doesn't believe in Santa anymore. But she still has an axe to grind with the man in the red suit... MERRIE AXEMAS is an intense sampling of the novel IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER. It brings you to the edge, taunts you with unanswered questions, and hangs you with an alternate ending.
Perfect Plan by Leslie Lee Sanders Dec. 15, 2010 5304 words Read a sample
A short erotic read of revenge.Mimi's husband is cheating on her with a woman he works with. To get even with him, Mimi concocts a plan to seduce Kevin; a young coworker that knows how to please. She plans to crush her husband with the details of her naughty tryst. However, she gets a rude awakening when she finds out Kevin has a perfect plan of his own.
True Love: The Story About Choices by Jonathan Hendricks Dec. 14, 2010 8292 words Sample 100%
Josh is facing problems with his love life. Stuck between two girls, who will he pick? And what will be the outcome?
Valentine's Candy by Melissa L. Webb Dec. 14, 2010 2954 words Sample 50%
Candy has to spend another Valentine’s Day alone, but is she really alone? Who is leaving gifts on her doorstep? Will she survive this holiday?
Savage Glen and Other Stories by Ron Sanders Dec. 14, 2010 102894 words Read a sample
A soul’s trove of stories. Twenty-nine of ’em, running the gamut from sci-fi to human interest. Horror, humor, philosophy, madness. And a special treat for all you cat lovers.
Conflict of Values by Robert Tell Dec. 14, 2010 2992 words Read a sample
When six year old Isaiah Washington is seriously injured, the doctors say he needs blood to save his life. "Not so," say his parents. They believe that God will save Isaiah and that a blood transfusion will interfere with God's will. While they argue, the boy is dying.
Benny: A Tale of a Christmas Toy by K. C. Scott Dec. 14, 2010 16557 words Read a sample
The amazing, talking Bluebear Brother. It was the gift every child wanted - including Benjamin's own daughter. But when the bear was broken right out of the box, there were more tears than smiles Christmas morning. Still, for some strange reason Benjamin couldn't bring himself to return it . . . and then something magical began to happen.
COMMENTS by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 14, 2010 822 words Read a sample
A teacher thinks of a strange punishment for a student. But it is not a usual one. Sumit is already infamous but this punishment is going to crush all his remaining self-respect. He keeps standing, watching the shatter of his image and soul, silently.
Arrival by V.H. Folland Dec. 14, 2010 1568 words Read a sample
A short story set in the remote town of Brooke's Vale and its small airstrip. When Jim heads home after losing the plane he'd set his heart on, he's expecting to spend the remains of his leave getting drunk. The flying club, and his brother, have other ideas. Arrival is about the arrival of one of Brooke's Vale's more unusual residents, and set several years before Fire Season.
I pirati del legno by Federico Bini Dec. 14, 2010 12791 words Read a sample
Un'intraprendente ragazza india sventa il piano dei tagliatori d'alberi nel cuore della foresta. Da lontano l'aiutano una biologa californiana e un giovane professore parigino. Ma sul posto, a risolvere tutto, alla fine sarànno una strana statua e la magia dell'Africa.
Fixture by Tom Lichtenberg Dec. 13, 2010 15643 words Read a sample
When a city commissioned a famous artist to create a masterpiece for their newly refurbished downtown, they only forgot one thing: to tell him when to stop. Now his greatest work is threatening to take over everywhere. It's a race against time and space and dimensions nobody even knew were there!
Miss Daisy by James Antonio Dec. 13, 2010 2939 words Read a sample
This is the short story of a young woman in the prime of life who goes on an important business trip.
A Parable by Robert Tell Dec. 13, 2010 2172 words Read a sample
Can today's friends become tomorrow's enemies? Does it ever pay to trade weapons with potential enemies? Can a people become too comfortable and miss the signals that its preeminence is threatened? This short story tells the tale of a prehistoric people who did just that. Does it have relevance for our leaders today?
The Ice Cream Giant by Robert Tell Dec. 13, 2010 3493 words Read a sample
Things are often not as they appear and neither are people. Think about it. You believe you know someone and, suddenly, you don’t recognize him or her. Even your wife or husband…even your kids or parents…it doesn’t matter. The more intimate the relationship, the bigger the surprise.
The Raymond M. Towers Sampler by Raymond M. Towers Dec. 13, 2010 102377 words Read a sample
This sampler includes one complete story from each of my e-books. I will be adding to this sampler periodically, and I encourage you to check for updates. The sampler currently offers 6 stories from the collections and 1 children's poem. It was last updated on 04/20/2012.
My Gadarenes: A Testimony by Seann Michael Combs Dec. 13, 2010 1380 words Read a sample
My Gadarenes is a short story about the parallels between one young man's salvation experience and a New Testament account of redemption.
A Dark Planetarium by Scott William Carter Dec. 13, 2010 1750 words Read a sample
When they arrived at the planetarium, the clerk was affixing a sign to the glass window: No shows today. Equipment malfunction ... A powerful tale about a special father and son trip that will haunt you long after the story's conclusion. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
When It's Last Call by Jerry Eudy Dec. 12, 2010 684 words Sample 100%
Just wanted to give my readers a chance to get to know my warped sense of humor. These bucolic remarks should suffice.
Of Yellow Snow and Christmas Balls by LC Cooper Dec. 12, 2010 5255 words Read a sample
Aren't holiday family portraits wonderful? Come read the story of how one of ours became known as "Yellow Snow and Christmas Balls."
Microcosmia by Ron Sanders Dec. 12, 2010 116118 words Read a sample
A troubled young billionaire heads for drought-stricken Africa to become Ethiopia’s great white savior. Vastly imaginative and hugely original. Microcosmia.
With A Heart Like That by Don Thompson Dec. 12, 2010 7427 words Read a sample
Christian devotional poems without (I hope) any taint of religion....
Natale in Noir by P.A. Gardinali Dec. 12, 2010 32490 words Read a sample
Dieci racconti per un Natale da Brivido di: Vito Bollettino, Sandrone Dazieri, Romano De Marco, Gianfranco Ferrari, Ida Ferrari, Paolo Franchini, Frank Gordon, Angelo Marenzana, Sam Stoner, Marco Vichi. A cura di Alessandra Buccheri e Paolo Gardinali.
Spooks and Magic by Jack Sorenson Dec. 12, 2010 59818 words Read a sample
Student Alana Weatherbee is suspected of murdering her werewolf boyfriend, Logan, while under the influence of the evil Book of Spells. Alana finds herself caught in a 3-way battle between Headmaster Barns, demon wizard Cafzf and the Book of Spells. She wants to keep the book and its power, however she knows she needs to let it go before it consumes her. But will the Book of Spells let her go?
First Utterings by Michelle Hudson Dec. 12, 2010 3625 words Read a sample
A teacher by profession, Michelle Hudson is a novice writer who simply appreciates the written word. First Utterings is a compliation of poems that Hudson penned in efforts to expand her knowledge and usage of poetic expression. Each poem -- whether about faith, students, love, or bliss -- is a piece of Hudson's heart and a step towards earning the title of "writer."
Released by Susan Wingate Dec. 12, 2010 10494 words Read a sample
A community, a TV news crew, and a dog... flung from a car. This mainstream short story is as if The Incredible Journey met up with The World According to Garp.
Gandalf by Troy Dennison Dec. 12, 2010 2381 words Read a sample
This short story has nothing at all to do with the Lord of the Rings... Sorry but there are no Orcs, Elves or Hobbits. Instead it features a despotic film director, an academy award nominated actor and a beautiful young girl on the troubled set of a horror movie. What happens when you throw a touch of voodoo into this volatile mix? Let's just say "lights, Camera...zombies!"
Advertising for Love by Darcee Tana Dec. 11, 2010 47764 words Read a sample
'A woman who could not forget her past, and a man who would not give up on their future -Tizzy McKenzie a shy but talented consultant in an advertising agency loved her work. She had a wonderful boss in Grant Mallaby and a great friend in Becky Whitman. And then one morning she gave him a lift and suddenly their sensible world was turned upside down.And that was before the 'cupids' stepped in.
Infinity, Ltd: Unnatural Time by Julio Angel Ortiz Dec. 11, 2010 4478 words Read a sample
Mr. Kite's Cavalcade of Unnatural History tours the country, presenting unusual wonders and sights, but something more sinister is at work. For Palequus and Peter, agents sent to investigate, they realize what a threat the Cavalcade is. But can a retired Grim Reaper and discharged cherub stop Mr. Kite and his plans, lest they become a curiosity of the Cavalcade, a memento of a forgotten history?
Hilda - The Challenge by Paul Kater Dec. 11, 2010 142864 words Read a sample
Hilda the Witch worries about a challenge, set forth to her by a powerful sorcerer. Help comes from a very unexpected side...
Fresh by Bridget Squires Dec. 11, 2010 1202 words Read a sample
Warning: This story contains truly twisted imagery that is probably very disturbing to most readers. Enter at your own risk and meet the Master and the Children. Gore, blood and worse lies inside….enjoy a peek into my deep dark psyche.
Personal Matter by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 11, 2010 1579 words Read a sample
A college boy get a diary and become madly obsessed with it. He starts playing with his life and others too add a few more lines in diary. He starts loving, hating, fighting others. He can kill to make it more interesting..
Love letters to Tanya by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 11, 2010 1104 words Read a sample
Tanya is getting love letters from an obsessive lover.. Soon his love is converted in rage because of no response from Tanya. Then one day police found a dead body... touching story of a lonely girl..
Freak by Ron Sanders Dec. 10, 2010 54512 words Read a sample
A shadow haunts the sunny streets of Venice Beach, California. Horror Thriller meets Crime Drama in this intensely dark, tightly-paced prose masterpiece.
Slow Down by John Gaffield Dec. 10, 2010 2543 words Read a sample
A short story about a careless driver, named Scott, who caused a tragedy. Scott was haunted by his actions. Would it cause him to change his ways?