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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. | ||||
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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? | ||||
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Anasazi | by J.R. Leckman Dec. 10, 2010 | 5457 words | Read a sample |
| One day, during a visit to Mesa Verde National Park, Pam discovers an intact pot buried under the dirt of Mummy Lake. Taking it home, she soon finds herself constantly obsessed over its possible contents, until her curiosity finally reaches the breaking point. | ||||
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The Age of Lost Innocence | by Damian M. Salo Dec. 10, 2010 | 155428 words | Read a sample |
| The Age of Lost Innocence is a tale of three best friends who join their spritual father, Elder Emeral, on an epic quest to the Holy Land. Along the way the emperor is receiving haunting visions of a Great Reckoning that will destroy mankind. Emeral is tasked with discovering the meaning of the Theory of Balance but his mission pits him against friend, foe and the Demons of the Dark. | ||||
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The Stick | by Lee Crystal Dec. 10, 2010 | 2513 words | Read a sample |
| An elderly american indian recants an event that happened to him when he was a young boy. | ||||
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The Vagabond Storyteller | by Neil Coghlan Dec. 10, 2010 | 3815 words | Read a sample |
| Professor Graham Higgins unearths a fantastic story of a storyteller who joined a travelling show and told tales of metal ships and "horseless carriages which move with the speed of the wind". He also claimed to be from the United States of America, a century before that name was even used. Will the professor track down the truth and is he ready for what it might mean for him? | ||||
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Those Years Without | by James Welsh Dec. 10, 2010 | 72124 words | Read a sample |
| Peter de Vere, a soldier who has fled the crusader army, returns to his home in northern England to find his father dead and the family’s castle seized. Armed with little more than a ragtag army of rebels and his childhood friends, Milo and Isabella, Peter must prove that his home is worth fighting not only a tyrannical king but also one of the most brilliant generals of the medieval times. | ||||
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With A Little Yelp From My Friends | by Severin Rossetti Dec. 10, 2010 | 3905 words | Read a sample |
| A young rock star learns that it is not just his voice which needs disciplining | ||||
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Tales from the Trees | by Bonnie Mutchler Dec. 10, 2010 | 5364 words | Read a sample |
| This is a collection of easy to read story poems that weave tales of fantasy, war and humor. | ||||
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Taming The Golden Boys Of Central High | by Alm Hlgh Dec. 10, 2010 | 32121 words | Read a sample |
| 15-year old bad girl senior Nevada Tate is transferred to her new school when on the first day of school she meets the bullies of Central High. Unfortunate for them Nevada Tate just isn't your average newbie dweeb; she's the bully's bully. Who's bullying who? And what happens when the bully falls for the victim? | ||||
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Batch of 1999 | by Anurakt Srivastava Dec. 09, 2010 | 47075 words | Read a sample |
| A substance which change the outlooks of all the students present in the chemistry lab at the time of that unfortunate accident. Now they are fighting with their own devils everyday even after years has passed. They are hating themselves and the world. Two of those has already committed suicides and rest are dying every-day. A conquest of mind and needs where the whole town is losing sanity. | ||||
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Circle of Friends | by James Antonio Dec. 09, 2010 | 2841 words | Read a sample |
| A short story about two young girls. | ||||
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Teaching Tania - Love is all you need??? | by James Gault Dec. 09, 2010 | 22496 words | Read a sample |
| In this second book of twelve year old Tania's adventures, a love-struck Tania has the idea that the world would be a better place if EVERYONE was happily in love. She pursues this goal with her usual tenacity, turning the whole world's secret services upside down, causing international incidents and not doing the health of her parents much good either. | ||||
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The Crystal Rose - Book one of the God Sword Trilogy | by L.D. Crews Dec. 09, 2010 | 56001 words | Read a sample |
| For billions of years, the gods have been battling for domination of the universe. Now a weapon has been found that could turn the tide: The God Sword. A weapon capable of killing a god. Unfortunately for the gods, only a human can wield it. Now a lone god has set out on a mission to create the perfect human; human with the ability to use the sword and will be loyal to his cause. | ||||
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This Totally Scary True Story About When My Aunt Died | by Theodore Kohan Dec. 09, 2010 | 9097 words | Read a sample |
| In this short story, Sonia, 12 years old, travels by herself from the US, where she resides, to Chile to spend her summer vacation (it's winter in Chile, though) with her grandparents. She's looking forward to having a great time, but is confronted with the stark reality that one of her aunts is dying. | ||||
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The Comfort of a Woman | by Severin Rossetti Dec. 09, 2010 | 3290 words | Read a sample |
| She wonders how her friend can have such a happy married life, such a fulfilled one, and is surprised to learn the answer... and then suprised again! | ||||
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Evil Friend Pregnant Lover | by sian donegan Dec. 09, 2010 | 10684 words | Read a sample |
| A tale of love, passion and desperation the only question now is how desperate is he? | ||||
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Almost a Bride | by Patricia McLinn Dec. 08, 2010 | 72284 words | Read a sample |
| Dave Currick was all Matty wanted, right up until he broke her heart six years ago. Now that she’s returned to Wyoming, what she wants is to save her family ranch. Even if that means swallowing her pride and asking Dave to marry her. Doing what’s best for Matty is second nature for Dave. Even when it means marrying her in name only. | ||||
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The Recycled Window | by Anne deNize Dec. 08, 2010 | 12958 words | Read a sample |
| Hannah's new house has recycled windows. One is from the exploration spaceship, the ISS Apex, which mysteriously abandoned the crew on its last mission. The window has seen - and recorded - the whole journey. Can Hannah and friends decode the window's message and rescue the abandoned astronauts in time? Suitable for 9-12 years. | ||||
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Teaching Tania - The case of the cat crimewave | by James Gault Dec. 08, 2010 | 22460 words | Read a sample |
| When the headstrong eleven year old Tania gets an idea, NOTHING can divert her from her goal. And nothing gets her going more than the discovery of some injustice in the world. Nor does the 'help' she gets from her somewhat cynical English tutor serve to temper the mayhem. Righting wrongs with Tania comes with considerable collateral damage. | ||||
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The Whispering Wind | by Bryan Evans Dec. 08, 2010 | 2152 words | Read a sample |
| An ass is a humble observer in the lives of two heroic masters on opposite sides of a bloody battle during World War One. For decades beyond that battle, the memories drift upon the whispering wind, lingering in the shadows of the unseen. The mysteries of life are compelling and sometimes defy reason. But there is usually a reckoning. | ||||
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Erotic Tales: Ride A Cock Horse (Revised) | by Severin Rossetti Dec. 08, 2010 | 3902 words | Read a sample |
| A haughty society woman is given a riding lesson she will never forget! Author's note: This is a revised version of the original. A number of readers complained that the original went too quickly to the sex, that there was no preamble, no prologue to the promiscuity. Here is a darker version which I hope they will find more satisfying. | ||||
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Hollowland | by Amanda Hocking Dec. 07, 2010 | 79021 words | Read a sample |
| "This is the way the world ends - not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door." Nineteen-year-old Remy King is on a mission to get across the wasteland left of America, and nothing will stand in her way - not violent marauders, a spoiled rock star, or an army of flesh-eating zombies. | ||||
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The Math Teacher is Dead | by Robert Manners Dec. 07, 2010 | 56821 words | Read a sample |
| Danny Vandervere has the world on a string: beautiful, athletic, intelligent, rich, popular; but the string starts to unravel when Danny trips over the corpse of his math teacher in the woods. As senior year progresses, more deaths and accidents occur, all with Danny Vandervere in common. Danny learns, perhaps too late, that having it all can be dangerous. | ||||
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Quala - Escape From Headhunter Island | by Mark Richmond Dec. 07, 2010 | 5455 words | Read a sample |
| Book 02 Escape from Headhunter Island Kimi & Quala drift off to sea in a small fishing boat, landing on a strange Island, Kimi tries to escape from headhunters, wild animals, meanwhile, revive Quala. | ||||
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The Writer | by Kim Dallmeier Dec. 07, 2010 | 19315 words | Read a sample |
| From his first encounter with Joy, as a striving young writer, Ben has always known that she was meant for him - and that nothing, and no one would ever keep them apart. When love becomes an obsession, more than hearts may be shattered. Follow the captivating downward spiral of The Writer. Nothing is ever as it seems. | ||||
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The Mind Readers, Book 1 | by Lori Brighton Dec. 07, 2010 | 81571 words | Read a sample |
| Cameron Winters is a freak. No one but her family knows that Cameron can read minds. When Lewis arrives, he tempts her with possibilities of freedom. Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Cameron heads to a place where she meets other Mind Readers. But when the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. | ||||
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Carnival | by Ron Sanders Dec. 07, 2010 | 127930 words | Read a sample |
| Sex, drugs, and rock and roll—the Sixties through a bilious eye. Creative Writing 101. | ||||
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Bucketheads | by J.R. Leckman Dec. 07, 2010 | 9689 words | Read a sample |
| It was a normal day. Then giant robots erupted out of the ground and began destroying mankind. As told by Jack, the keeper of the Journal, this story chronicles the last days of mankind. | ||||
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A Christmas Wish | by Kevinette H. Considine Dec. 07, 2010 | 383 words | Read a sample |
| A short Christmas poem about a little boy and his letter to Santa...Christmas wishes do come true! | ||||
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Ghostkiller | by Steven Savile Dec. 07, 2010 | 7155 words | Read a sample |
| Noah Larkin is a damaged man. He isn't a hero in the traditional sense. He doesn't do the right thing. He gets into trouble because he lets his heart lead him there, but when your back's against the wall he's the best friend you could ever have. Just ask Margot. This is a self-inclusive short ripped from the pages of GOLD, follow up to SILVER, a thriller unmatched coming summer/fall 2011. | ||||
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Alleyman | by Darren Kasenkow Dec. 07, 2010 | 1598 words | Read a sample |
| Previously published as part of an Australian anthology, Alleyman is a quick and haunting tale of the meeting of two lost souls. As the sun sets and the rain begins to fall across the city, who knows what stories lie within the pockets of darkness... | ||||
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To Save Our Time | by Eugene Stevens Dec. 06, 2010 | 4227 words | Read a sample |
| On July 8, 1947, Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) public information office in Roswell, New Mexico, broke the news stating that personnel from the field's 509th Bomb Group had recovered a crashed "flying disc" from a ranch near Roswell, sparking intense media interest. But the true story would never ne revealed. To save our time presents a fictional alternative explanation of what ocurred on that day | ||||
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Signature | by Ron Sanders Dec. 06, 2010 | 49028 words | Read a sample |
| It’s our deep future—New Year’s Eve, 1347, to be precise. And, boy, talk about surprise parties. Sci-fi's unsung prose masterpiece. | ||||
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The Anonymous Collection | by Tonye Conte Dec. 06, 2010 | 998 words | Read a sample |
| I've decided to publish a few works from anonymous groups of authors. Works that inspired me, works that aren't commonly seen, but should be. A collection of books from authors with amazing stories. Enter this book and enjoy the wonderful inspirational, as well as brutal stories from the shadows of the anonymous authors. | ||||
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XXXmas Box | by Mark Staniforth Dec. 06, 2010 | 15950 words | Read a sample |
| Adult movie icon Kola Kubes is back to give her very personal take on the festive season, while other tales of excess abound in this high-cal eight-story volume, from competitive eating contests to the missile capabilities of Mr Kipling's mince pies. From the author of Fryupdale, this is something else to get your teeth into. | ||||
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Monsters Are Real | by Troy Dennison Dec. 06, 2010 | 1107 words | Read a sample |
| Children believe that monsters are real; the vampire, the werewolf, the thing under the bed. Horrible creatures that only exist in our heads. As we grow up we forget. And sometimes there are real monsters that wear a benign face and a friendly smile - monsters do exist. | ||||
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No Kissing, No Touching | by Asher MacDonald Dec. 06, 2010 | 3188 words | Read a sample |
| Charlee should never make a bet after two margaritas, especially with Will, who she has been dating but keeping at bay. Now it's time to pay up. She's not sure what little sex game Will has in mind, but Charlee has set the ground rules: No Kissing, No Touching. | ||||
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La polvere | by Elisa Barindelli Dec. 05, 2010 | 11436 words | Read a sample |
| Un mattino, il mondo si risveglia sotto una morbida coltre di polvere: solo le nuvole possono lavarla via con la pioggia, ma qualcuno deve sfidare dubbi e luoghi comuni per arrivare fino in cima alla torre e parlare con loro. Saranno un ragazzino di sette anni ed il suo papà a mettersi in cammino per far tornare i colori a splendere, imbarcandosi in un percorso spirituale ricco di sorprese. | ||||
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Cemetery Village | by Mike Sincere Dec. 05, 2010 | 41999 words | Read a sample |
| When Jessica Putnam agreed to work as a summer helper in Salem, Massachusetts, she didn't know she'd be lured into the most dangerous adventure of her life. After one of her friends disappeared during a frightening séance, Jessica uncovered a mystery that was nearly forgotten by history. 2nd Edition (2011) | ||||
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Tears for Hesh (short story) | by Michael Radcliffe Dec. 05, 2010 | 3241 words | Read a sample |
| Set in the world of The Guardian's Apprentice, this is the story of Hesh, a young man who works for a coniving, power-hungry wizard who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Hesh is a gentle giant, towering above others, but soft spoken and afflicted with a stammer when he gets nervous. Sent on an errand for his master, he ucovers a terrible secret and must face the consequences. | ||||
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The Wildwose | by Gerard A Whitfield Dec. 05, 2010 | 6682 words | Read a sample |
| Childhood nightmares, myths and tales abound throughout the Urionverse. No-one believes them, but there is one place where fable and reality walk hand-in-hand. The Church Guard have come to Wose IV with all their arrogance, ego and bigotry. They have been warned... | ||||
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Earl the FlyingTurtle Bird | by J. Silas Scott Dec. 05, 2010 | 735 words | Read a sample |
| A story of life in the South | ||||
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Harmonics: Rise of the Magician | by Collin Earl Dec. 04, 2010 | 70596 words | Sample 20% |
| Samantha Montgomery of Academy City 676 always dreamed of life outside of school. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. A rogue weapons manufacturer, a ruthless killer, and a schoolgirl converge as a weapon so advanced it defies the laws of physics is a mere breath away from being unleashed on the world. Now it’s up to Sam and some unexpected allies to keep it out of the wrong hands. | ||||
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Drums: a Novel | by Brad Henderson Dec. 04, 2010 | 58159 words | Read a sample |
| Told from a drummer's point of view, Drums: a Novel chronicles a small-time 80s rock band's run at making it big-time. The story moves from San Luis Obispo to Lake Tahoe, where the band chases the ultimate gig. Drums celebrates those musicians who achieve commercial success, as well as the 99.99% who give it their all, only to fall short from attaining mega record deals and glitz-glam fame. | ||||
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A Bestiary of Unnatural Women | by Ashley Zacharias Dec. 04, 2010 | 86232 words | Read a sample |
| Nine short stories about strong women, each of whom, for reasons of her own, submits to bondage, pain, and humiliation. If you don't want to read graphic descriptions of kinky sex, don't read these stories. | ||||
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Hard Press'd | by Linda Rae Blair Dec. 04, 2010 | 38387 words | Read a sample |
| Preston Andrews is admired by women for his handsome face and well-toned physique, by all for his opinion and skill. He rejects FBI recruitment efforts to remain with the VBPD. His dad, a Senator, wants his son in the Foreign Service or politics. His 180 lb. dog shares his mansion and fails obedience training. His sister isn't speaking to him. Life's a mess—then add murder to the mix! | ||||
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The Dead Don't Pray | by Bridget Squires Dec. 04, 2010 | 1481 words | Read a sample |
| Detective Taylor is back! After capturing the notorious West Path Tie Killer Taylor is put in charge of a new set of cases with startling similarities to the previous monster's reign of terror. Can Taylor stop this killer as well? Or will the Ten be claimed along with Taylor's own life? | ||||
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Fun With Dick | by GA Hauser Dec. 04, 2010 | 4093 words | Read a sample |
| All you want for Christmas is?? William Winsor knows. He wants fun with his lover, Dick Hunt. Enjoy this short Christmas story of hot loving on a steamy Christmas night! | ||||
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Delver Magic Book III: Balance of Fate | by Jeff Inlo Dec. 04, 2010 | 136885 words | Read a sample |
| Ryson Acumen finds that his time of service to the land of Uton is not yet complete. Together with Holli Brances and Lief Woodson, they must work together once more to end a growing threat and to meet their own undeniable destinies. It is not without loss or sacrifice as they struggle to battle grotesque forces of malevolence. Enemies once forgotten return to hold sway over each ensuing conflict. | ||||