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Burial Instructions by Elissa Ambrose May 16, 2012 35003 words Read a sample
An impossible choice between tragedy and murder, the consequences of an upside-down corpse, eyes too young to see a crime so vile, an altercation with a refrigerator door--death has many stories. This collection features 8 tales of the bitter end. One of them could be yours.
Saucy Selections by Vivi May 15, 2012 3773 words Read a sample
SAUCY SELECTIONS offers you a free taste of Vivi's seductive, erotic fantasies for fearless, adventurous women who want it all!
Without It by Joseph Lawrence May 14, 2012 5898 words Read a sample
The only known description of this book is the book itself. However it is known, as least by the author, that this is an anthology consisting of mostly flash fiction and a single short story.
Stirring the Shit by Roderic Anderson May 13, 2012 4165 words Read a sample
Six short pieces from Rod Anderson 1 Fame Andy Warhol’s theory 2 A Lord’s Prayer Update 3 Paedophilia some controversial views 4 Post Mabo a poem 5 The wisdom of crowds democracy 6 Xmas Cheer a short story
Nap 2.6 by NAP BOOKS May 13, 2012 4373 words Read a sample
FICTION & POETRY BY AMANDA BALES, MATTHEW DEXTER, HOWIE GOOD, CANDACE HOLMES, LEN KUNTZ, RUPPRECHT MAYER, DAVID R MORGAN, NATALIE NUZZO, ALEXIS POPE, & MEG TUITE.
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 938 words Read a sample
A few short poems/random thoughts ranging from "Listerine" an ode to an ex girlfriend, to the big booty inspired "Kardashian Moon." Also included is a short ballad dedicated to a sports legend in, The Tiger, as well as a long overdo tribute to the one and only female "kankle."
Open the Gates: 10 odd stories of bad bosses, skinny shoppers and Hollywood pants by Bob Fenster May 09, 2012 18172 words Read a sample
Odd stories about the only store in America that has everything you want, plus things you want other people to think you want even though you don’t. You’ll meet the worst bosses in the world, the man who flashes through life, and the jobs for which only the desperate need apply. You’ll find out why the world is full of second-rate conquerors and the secret of the steps.
Overtime by Willie Wit May 07, 2012 495 words Read a sample
Knock Knock...
LitU: Time by Literary Underground May 06, 2012 33977 words Read a sample
As a noun, time is defined as “The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.” As an anthology, Time is the collection of work written by award winning authors who all possess the talent, determination, and passion to bring to life the jumbled ideas contained within and present them in an entertaining and professional manner.
The Gallery of Worlds: May 2012 by Lantern Hollow May 01, 2012 26178 words Read a sample
A stirring collection of short stories from Lantern Hollow Press, including fantasy, science fiction, fairy tale, dark fantasy, and serials. Published quarterly. This edition includes the short story "Envy and Ashes" by Jessica Khoury, the author of the much-anticipated action-romance novel "Origin"
Across The Battlefield by William C. Busch April 30, 2012 11817 words Read a sample
Across The Battlefield is a collection of short stories, set to the backdrop of various conflicts throughout history.
The QT Anthology, Book One, Stories from the Web by Kay Lawrence April 30, 2012 14340 words Read a sample
The first of the QT Anthologies, a collection of favourite short stories from the Quirky Tales website.
Play Cafe by Chalky MacLaan April 29, 2012 1667 words Read a sample
Jessica is only just one year old and already she has to negotiate the politics of the playground.
Dark Corners by William Andrews April 29, 2012 32166 words Read a sample
'Dark Corners' is a free anthology of short stories showcasing the different sides of William Andrews. The many different styles, influences and genres that comprise his writing are included within. This anthology is given to public for free in the hope that readers will like what they read and go to the website to discover the rest of William Andrews' work.
A collection of Short Stories by Jamie Heppner April 26, 2012 21519 words Read a sample
Inside you will find a collection of short stories I have written for one reason or another.
Burning Bridges: A Renegade Fiction Anthology by Benjamin Sobieck April 24, 2012 27919 words Read a sample
These renegade authors are burning bridges. Each one of their 15 short stories is a match and a commitment to never to look back. Readers can expect tales of revenge, redemption and the road ahead - but never regret.
Bittersweet by Bobby A. Troutt April 23, 2012 25885 words Read a sample
Bittersweet is a mixture of thoughts and words to bring some new stories to your heart. The challenging plots and characters will lead you unto some fresh ideas that will enhance your joy of reading. The collection of stories will entertain you with second guessing and make you wonder. Life can be bitter or sweet and our trying times can sometimes push us further than we want to go.
Profundis Somnia: Selected Short Stories and Poetry by Justin Herndon April 23, 2012 28692 words Read a sample
A sampling of short works by author Justin Herndon. Styles range from horror inspired by Poe and Lovecraft (such as "Bete Noir") to tales of the absurd ("The Job"). Rounding out the mix is a selection of poetry that ranges from highly classical to thoroughly modern.
In That Quiet Earth by Alex C. Telander April 21, 2012 32027 words Read a sample
"In That Quiet Earth" is the second short story collection from Alex C. Telander, who has been described as a "talented writer." It features ten original short stories covering a number of genres from regular fiction, to science fiction, to thriller, to fantasy, to something else entirely. You won't be disappointed.
It's My Birthday- Where's the Cake? A Digital Archive for the American Consumer by Katheryn Bajo April 20, 2012 19017 words Read a sample
An anthology of short stories, science fiction, poems, and short essays created in and about the Culture Industry.
Nap 2.5 by NAP BOOKS April 18, 2012 6457 words Read a sample
POETRY & FICTION by SHANE JESSE CHRISTMASS, TOBI COGSWELL, DANA GREEN, JOSHUA KLEINBERG, ANDREA KNEELAND, AMANDA LAUGHTLAND, SEAN LYNCH, M. JAMES MARTIN, ANDREW MORRIS, STEVE SUBRIZI, ROBERT VAUGHAN & RUSS WOODS.
A Shade Too Young by Wendy Maddocks April 17, 2012 12189 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories for the ghost crowd. It doesnt matter how old you are, who you sare, whether you're ready or not. Life, death, regret, love - they all hurt and they just comeas fast and terrifying as a spider. These youngsters are finding ways to deal with their lots. Because there's no other option.
Resurrection, Inc. by David K. Ginn April 15, 2012 6853 words Read a sample
Horror writer David K. Ginn serves up two short horror stories that are sure to keep you up at night.
An Anthology of Emotional Short Stories by Wm. G. Thilgen Jr. (Bill) April 11, 2012 2338 words Sample 10%
Everyone has times when they feel like a nut and times when they don't. This book contains four very short stories of times when I did not.
The Word, 'Matter' (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar) by Joseph Debs April 10, 2012 9180 words Read a sample
Events in Professor Beck’s life have been converging in uncanny ways. This convergence grows beyond his ability to understand after aliens visit him and coerce him to visit their planet, along with his cat Jerry. It is a mystery to Professor Beck that of the 6 billion people on Earth they chose him. Once he arrives on Zoropeterius this mystery is not as it appeared on Earth.
We Were Children by Matthew Morgan April 09, 2012 27237 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories with sharp edges and dark corners, 'We Were Children' is an experiment in genre and style from author Matthew Morgan. These tales range from a cemetery in Paris to an inner-city flat that won't let its tenant go, from a man with no memory of himself to a couple's complicated relationship with time.
Salt and Pepper Short Stories and Poems by Susan Sowerby April 08, 2012 45515 words Read a sample
Short Stories and poems. Humor ,young adult, ghost, romance, and thriller, these range across various genres. Salt 'n Pepper provides tasty reading snacks when there is no time for a full meal.
Short and Bittersweet by Kate Aaron April 07, 2012 6165 words Read a sample
Because love isn't always the answer... Five stories of loss, heartache, lies and deceit.
Ficton, Etc: Subterfuge by Fiction, Etc April 01, 2012 13133 words Read a sample
Each Collection is comprised of four Volumes. Each Volume has a theme. Each writer can interpret the theme in their own way. As it is usually just one word, this gives the writer scope to be creative while working within a set framework. Often the most interesting and creative things come from limitations. This quarterly theme is Subterfuge.
Ascension and Other Stories by Avril Borthiry April 01, 2012 13654 words Read a sample
A diverse choice of short stories for your reading pleasure. Start off with a moving science-fiction tale of human survival. Thrill to the sexual advances of...a ghost? Take a final trip on a cruise ship, or lose yourself in a sweet love story. A fairy story? A romantic comedy? It's all here in this wee literary buffet! Indulge yourself, and enjoy!
Seicentonovanta anni dopo e altri racconti by Mattia Bertoldi March 29, 2012 11796 words Read a sample
Tredici racconti premiati (e non) scritti tra il 2004 e il 2011. Decine di protagonisti diversi, da un emulo di Benjamin Button a un vampiro per non parlare di Michelangelo, Leonardo e Galileo che litigano a un tavolo del Bar Centrale. Un viaggio che va dal regno di Ade al Paradiso passando per ospedali, marciapiedi e strade di campagna. In poche parole "690 anni e altri racconti". Buona lettura!
My entry into the Abyss by Lynette Ferreira March 29, 2012 960 words Read a sample
She knows there is something wrong, there must be a reason why she is afraid everyday when the white, round clock tick, ticks its way too fast to two o’clock. This is a flash fiction.
My Child, My Life by Lynette Ferreira March 29, 2012 825 words Read a sample
This is a flash fiction (between 500 - 1,000 words) about the experience and sadness of growing old.
9 Days of Madness: Things Unsettled by Chris Allinotte March 29, 2012 11938 words Read a sample
The second volume of hair-raising tales of Madness from the pages of The Leaky Pencil. Read stories that question the unsettling borders of reality, and plumb the depths of depravity. Features new work by Amber Taitague, Richard Godwin, Jodi MacArthur, Benjamin Sobieck, Marissa Giambelluca, R.S. Bohn, S.K. Adams, Christopher Grant, Laurita Miller, and Erin Cole.
AnimeMETH by Nipaporn Baldwin March 26, 2012 1114 words Read a sample
AnimeMETH, the first ever "truly" anime-themed book to hit the Smashwords site, combines four anime flash stories accompanied by illustrations. Issue #42 in The Society On Da Run series.
Filaments: Little Literary Triumphs of Sputnikoi by Mirvan Ereon March 18, 2012 13761 words Read a sample
A collection of my award-winning works in Allpoetry and Storywrite. Currently, I won several gold, silver, bronze and honorable awards throughout the years. This collection is my tribute to the love of writing and to writing with excellence. Please support Allpoetry and Storywrite. These two are very great websites for writers like me. I started with them so I am forever grateful.
How I Met My Husband: The Real-Life Love Stories of 25 Romance Authors by Michele Stegman March 17, 2012 36525 words Read a sample
25 Romance authors share their true stories of how they met their husbands.
The Boy Who Cried Zombie - A Zombie A.C.R.E.S. Sampler by Joshua Cook March 14, 2012 8373 words Read a sample
What you hold in front of you is a small sampling of short stories from the indie zombie series Zombie A.C.R.E.S. All three of these short stories are part of a larger collection entitled AiZ: Alice in Zombieland, which is due out spring 2012. These stories are not only here to whet your appetite for this upcoming anthology, but also to introduce you to a very interesting world.
Postcards Of Passion by Naughty Nights Press March 14, 2012 34779 words Read a sample
Postcards of Passion is a free read put together by fourteen writers who want to share a sample of their writing, with you, the reader. Each story will keep you enthralled, excited and entertained. We have a little bit of everything from the authors of Naughty Nights Press.
Exile (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar) by Dave Robinson March 13, 2012 1540 words Read a sample
Short story (1280 words) about an extraterrestrial being exiled to planet Earth with some interesting consequences for our space program. The tale is "Twilight Zone-esque" in both theme and writing style but captures some of the dysfunction of recent years in the space program. “Exile” is the fourth story in “The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar.”
Just Get It Out There by Steel City Writers March 13, 2012 16304 words Read a sample
An Anthology of Creative Writing from the Steel City Writers The South Yorkshire based writing quintet bring you their collection of short stories, flash fiction and poetry.
Nap 2.4 by NAP BOOKS March 12, 2012 3288 words Read a sample
POETRY AND FICTION BY CARRIE LORIG, KRISTIN LUEKE, SHAWN MADDEY, rob mclennan, THOMAS MUNDT, TESS PATALANO, JOSEPH A. W. QUINTELA, KAYLA RIZZO, THOMAS SIMMONS, AND JOSHUA YOUNG.
Wisps (The Extraterrestrial Anthology, Volume I: Temblar) by Ryan Croker March 12, 2012 3879 words Read a sample
Gabriel Ramirez Ventura is about to be the first Mexican President gunned down by narco soldiers, and in his presidential palace in broad daylight. His mind is in a panic when seemingly otherworldly forces intervene. A being has come to Earth to return Mayan warriors borrowed over a thousand years earlier, and to pay a debt.
Eddyfication: A collection of short stories by aditya thakur March 12, 2012 14215 words Read a sample
Bob and Ted are on a stakeout. Alex and Rob are getting high. Old man Rusty misses his dog. Tony is feeling alive. A soldier is dead and the black hole grows as the attic gets dark. Get lost in the eddies of words from all these stories and more. Ten short stories that will edify you mind heart and soul.
Epic Yarns from Beyond the Horizon. The Petite Collection. Volume I. by Oleg Medvedkov March 09, 2012 3829 words Read a sample
This is my fist published collection of short stories. Hope you'll enjoy them. If you like them, post a review or Tweet at me, I'd love to hear from you!
That Speical Place: A Short Story by Vincent Bivona March 08, 2012 4882 words Read a sample
Shane Halpert doesn't have much longer to live. Each time he moves, pain sears through his limbs. Each time he talks, his throat burns as though he’s swallowed a cauldron of acid. Each time he takes in a lungful of air, his chest feels like it will explode. His only hope is to escape into an imaginary world he has created. A world that he calls That Special Place.
House of Justice: A Horror Short Story by Vincent Bivona March 07, 2012 3677 words Read a sample
Halloween only comes around once a year, and the Justices do it right. They turn their house into a museum of torture, sectioning off each room with a velvet rope. The exhibits are so terrifying that the local amusement park asks them for their secret. It's quite simple, actually. And four lucky--or unlucky--fans get to find out what it is first hand.
Goldfish Tears by Curtis Ackie March 07, 2012 34084 words Sample 20%
A collection of fourteen fantastical short-stories.
Sampled by Belfire Press March 04, 2012 22012 words Read a sample
A collection of excerpts from Belfire Press' 2010-2011 publication years.
Tales of the Absurdid by Gord Oxley March 03, 2012 21088 words Read a sample
This is a wonderfully imperfect collection of some hopefully funny short stories by a first-time e-author. You will laugh, you will chuckle, you will roll your eyes, you will believe a monkey can type and give his stories away for free. And if you enjoyed this collection and wanted to post a short review about it, I certainly wouldn't stop you.