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Love Thy Neighbor by S.L.  Pierce Love Thy Neighbor by S.L. Pierce Sep. 29, 2011 10343 words Read a sample
You are invited to the party of the year - The Annual Halloween Blowout, but is it what it seems? A fun Halloween Short
Crap from the Magi by Brent Seth Crap from the Magi by Brent Seth Sep. 21, 2011 1909 words Read a sample
A poorly chosen gift has consequences
A Ghost Of A Cance by Iain McMurtrie A Ghost Of A Cance by Iain McMurtrie Sep. 21, 2011 3746 words Read a sample
John Hamilton is a retired army medical officer in his early 40s now working in California as an artist.He is on his way back to the US when he meets a beautiful young blond Marine Biologist going to work in LA.
The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective Sep. 07, 2011 38099 words Read a sample
The Indie Eclective: What is it, who are they, and why can they spell neither “eclectic” nor “collective” correctly? The Indie Eclective is an ensemble of authors operating under the assumption that Readers like Good Books. The Halloween Collection showcases spooky reads from nine very different authors.
My Darling Husband, Charlie and Kathy stories of gifts and surprises by Charlie Close My Darling Husband, Charlie and Kathy stories of gifts and surprises by Charlie Close Aug. 13, 2011 4092 words Read a sample
Charlie is a husband. He means well but doesn't always do well, as you will see in these painfully funny stories. In "My Darling Husband", Charlie tries to buy his wife Kathy the perfect gift, on time. Yeah. (Hey Charlie, Kathy isn't a man.) And in "Valentine's Day Surprise" Charlie thinks he's finally bought the right gift, until Kathy receives an unexpected phone call.
The Frog's Pad Collection by David Grewcock The Frog's Pad Collection by David Grewcock Aug. 10, 2011 15505 words Read a sample
A small collection of short stories written by David Grewcock; including two first Chapters of the novels "The Floods of London" and "The Navigation Watch" available through Kindle publishing.
A Christmas Holiday by Brendan Gerad O'Brien A Christmas Holiday by Brendan Gerad O'Brien July 29, 2011 4524 words Read a sample
Michael Galvin thinks he's found the bargain of a lifetime - a Christmas holiday in San Francisco. But why is Micky Dunn being so nice to him? What is he really up to ...
Primrose Lawn by Elizabeth James Primrose Lawn by Elizabeth James July 29, 2011 4352 words Read a sample
A short story about a tragic day.
Who Vampires Eat for Thanksgiving: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Who Vampires Eat for Thanksgiving: A FREE Holiday Short by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer July 22, 2011 2528 words Read a sample
Why do vampires love Thanksgiving? Why, it's the one day of the year they can eat humans, guilt free! Well, certain humans anyway...
The 12 Stories of Snowflake: A Dozen FREE Holiday Tales by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Romance-Fischer The 12 Stories of Snowflake: A Dozen FREE Holiday Tales by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Romance-Fischer July 21, 2011 57470 words Read a sample
For the first time ever, this single volume contains all 12 of the “snowflake stories” in one place. They’re all very different, but they all have one thing in common: they all take place in Snowflake.
Snowflake Stories 2: Four MORE FREE Holiday Tales by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Romance-Fischer Snowflake Stories 2: Four MORE FREE Holiday Tales by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Romance-Fischer July 19, 2011 17781 words Read a sample
This book contains four short stories, all very different, all taking place in Snowflake.
July 5th, 1776 by Ernest Winchester July 5th, 1776 by Ernest Winchester July 14, 2011 833 words Read a sample
A discourse of history that may have been, though not likely.
White Collar Christmas by Misty Evans White Collar Christmas by Misty Evans July 12, 2011 7181 words Read a sample
Rookie FBI agent, Sara Amos, is on her first undercover op, posing as a chauffeur to sexy art forgerer Alexander Batisto. She wants to shed her rookie status and bring Batisto’s criminal ring down, but when she unexpectedly finds herself falling for the seductive art forgerer, her investigation takes a weird twist.
The Yard by sarah turner The Yard by sarah turner June 16, 2011 9390 words Read a sample
A strange dream. A mysterious Stranger. Two best friends. What more could go wrong? Please note... It does end suddenly in chapter 6 but that is only because it is still being written.I will update as regularly as i can. Thank you
Reflections by Russell Turney Reflections by Russell Turney June 10, 2011 710 words Read a sample
A slice of solitude
Two in a Tent: Camping Humor by Lenny Everson Two in a Tent: Camping Humor by Lenny Everson June 02, 2011 2635 words Sample 20%
Two short pieces of humor about sharing a pup tent.
Novellets Summer romance and adventure by John  McMahon Novellets Summer romance and adventure by John McMahon June 02, 2011 32880 words Read a sample
Two novellets in one book, The Titsou of H'you and She loves He. Summer romance and adventure for free.
The Night Before Haloween by joseph watson The Night Before Haloween by joseph watson May 28, 2011 700 words Read a sample
So me and my best friend wanted to do the most craziest thing which was go in to a haunted house but when things go wrong no one know what will happen next will we die or survive the most scariest thing in our lives read to find out.
Ben's Boat by Richard.F Jones Ben's Boat by Richard.F Jones April 28, 2011 1252 words Read a sample
a boat, a glamorous girl and a dog all conspire to confuse a resident in Southern Spain.
Red Truck by Lorraine J. Anderson Red Truck by Lorraine J. Anderson April 24, 2011 2500 words Read a sample
Skeet and P.P., cruising and looking for a good ride, tackle the wrong truck -- or is it the right one?
Re-creation (The Three Lands) by Dusk Peterson Re-creation (The Three Lands) by Dusk Peterson April 13, 2011 18124 words Read a sample
What can you give a slave who, by law, can own nothing? . . . This 17,000-word novelette is a holiday story in The Three Lands, a fantasy series on friendship, romance, and betrayal in times of war and peace.
Tourist Traps by Kurt Ulmer Tourist Traps by Kurt Ulmer March 27, 2011 1950 words Read a sample
If you’re good for a laugh, wear a name badge in Tasmania. Otherwise-don’t
Snow Angel by Jason Loeffler Snow Angel by Jason Loeffler March 21, 2011 366 words Read a sample
Making one yourself is just a trifle harder than it looks... Approximately 300 words.
Zombies Don't Hop: A FREE Living Dead Easter Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Zombies Don't Hop: A FREE Living Dead Easter Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer March 21, 2011 703 words Read a sample
Basket? Check. Easter eggs? Check. Chocolate bunnies? Check. Zombies? Uh oh...
The Vampire Across the Hall-3. The Exchange by Daisi Malone The Vampire Across the Hall-3. The Exchange by Daisi Malone Feb. 12, 2011 4849 words Read a sample
Daisi Malone lives in the Presidio Building in Newtown, Sydney Australia. Strange things happen in this building.Spirits, vampires and howling Glee Clubs haunt its halls. In this, the third book of the series, Daisi's curiosity leads her to a dangerous secret.
A Captain's Love For Christmas And Always by Iain McMurtrie A Captain's Love For Christmas And Always by Iain McMurtrie Jan. 27, 2011 16278 words Read a sample
Alison Blair is the Sister in charge of the cassualty Dept at Catterick Royal Infirmary. Capt. Simon Tate is the Army Medical Corps, Nurse posted to the hospital to assist Sr. Blair. Thats when life starts getting interesting for both of them, both carry heart ache. Alison her boyfriend left her rof one of her friends and Simon lost his sweetheart when she died in his arms from cancer.
The Vampire Across the Hall-2. The Murmuring Lift by Daisi Malone The Vampire Across the Hall-2. The Murmuring Lift by Daisi Malone Jan. 21, 2011 3471 words Read a sample
Daisi Malone lives in the Presidio Building in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. She shares the building with a variety of strange people,including the Vampire across the hall, and a murmuring lift. This is the second story in The Vampire Across the Hall series.
The Vampire Across the Hall by Leann Richards The Vampire Across the Hall by Leann Richards Jan. 14, 2011 2604 words Read a sample
Daisi Malone lives in the Presidio Building in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. The building is mysterious and its residents even more so. There is the couple with lots of children, the Glee Club and the English Backpackers- although not for long. In this, the first story by Daisi Malone, she meets her neighbour, Madden, the Vampire across the hall.
All I Want For Christmas is a V.R. Supercube by Dan Absalonson All I Want For Christmas is a V.R. Supercube by Dan Absalonson Jan. 06, 2011 1966 words Read a sample
Alfred Thompson can't wait to get his V.R. SuperCube game system this year for Christmas, but there's a problem. He overhears the school bully talking with his mom in the game shop and comes to a realization. He may have just found a way to never be bullied again, but it is going to cost him.
A Very Bad Easter by Lotus Rose A Very Bad Easter by Lotus Rose Jan. 04, 2011 2128 words Read a sample
A gory tale of a really really bad Easter. By the author of SinEaster and Faerie Brace-Face.
Food Fight-A Holiday Short Short Story by Christina F. York Food Fight-A Holiday Short Short Story by Christina F. York Dec. 29, 2010 1460 words Read a sample
When a young couple's first Christmas dinner doesn't go exactly as planned, trouble ensues. The first fight is always the most important!
Songs of Lesser Voices-A Holiday Short Short Story by Christina F. York Songs of Lesser Voices-A Holiday Short Short Story by Christina F. York Dec. 29, 2010 1200 words Read a sample
Remember those kids who never made it into chorus? The ones who weren't in Glee? What happens to them when everyone goes caroling on Christmas Eve?
A Holiday Explained-A Holiday Short Short Story by J. Steven York A Holiday Explained-A Holiday Short Short Story by J. Steven York Dec. 29, 2010 742 words Read a sample
A twisted tale of several holidays from the National Best-Selling author! Want to know the secret of how Santa Claus gets down all those chimneys? So does someone else, and a confrontation on a frozen rooftop exposes many secrets.
A Christmas story, Take Two by David and Linda Broughton A Christmas story, Take Two by David and Linda Broughton Dec. 25, 2010 5472 words Read a sample
Same as the other Christmas, story, but edited a little, and given an ending many people that read my usual work asked for.
My little Christmas story by David and Linda Broughton My little Christmas story by David and Linda Broughton Dec. 23, 2010 5499 words Read a sample
Christmas is close, but there's no money in for any extras, not even a nice meal. What's a mother to do?. Friends help, it becomes a great Christmas, thanks in part to an unexpected source, the United States Marines.
Sleigh Bells on Fourth Avenue by LK Hunsaker Sleigh Bells on Fourth Avenue by LK Hunsaker Dec. 21, 2010 2118 words Read a sample
Misty is reunited with her estranged cousin through the magic of the season and with help from an elf of sorts.
A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories by Erin L. Snyder A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories by Erin L. Snyder Dec. 21, 2010 11755 words Read a sample
From nihilistic elves to tortured snowmen and cursed gifts, A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories explores a different side to the holidays. These five tales will take you from the North Pole to an empty shopping mall on Christmas Eve, and even through the dark depths of the US Postal System. Whether you love the holidays or hate them, this is our gift to you.
Christmas Rhyming & Decently Trying by German Alcala Christmas Rhyming & Decently Trying by German Alcala Dec. 18, 2010 2888 words Read a sample
Childish poems, love poems, and festive poems celebrating Christmas! A small collection of 13 poems. Ranging from the suggestive to the childish. From the angry to the heartbroken. With humor and emotion the collection takes on a quick, but sweet ride to celebrate Christmas in rhyme.
Blame It On the Mistletoe by Lily Graison 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.
Benny:  A Tale of a Christmas Toy by K. C.  Scott 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.
Of Yellow Snow and Christmas Balls by LC Cooper 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."
Teaching Tania - The case of the cat crimewave by James Gault 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.
The Spark: The Story of a Christmas Soon to Come by Ray Foy The Spark: The Story of a Christmas Soon to Come by Ray Foy Dec. 03, 2010 22261 words Read a sample
Nicholas is a spirit with problems. His incarnations as Santa Claus will end if humanity's Christmas spirit isn't restored. Desperate, he seeks help from the Earth Mother, Gaia, who uses her remaining power to send him to a camp of homeless people where he must find a spark of true Christmas spirit. If he fails, he could disappear from the world, along with Christmas, forever.
Keitai Friends by James Pollard Keitai Friends by James Pollard Nov. 23, 2010 3288 words Read a sample
Teaching English in Japan and selling drugs to friends and clients is Josh's ticket to popularity and reward. Content with this lifestyle, a quick detour, a magazine and a cell phone skew this path in a direction neither he nor his friends could have anticipated.(Manga insert edition) * 'Keitai Friends' is a chapter of 'Kujira' also available at Smashwords
Thank God For Turkeys (Thanksgiving Poetry) by German Alcala Thank God For Turkeys (Thanksgiving Poetry) by German Alcala Nov. 21, 2010 3164 words Read a sample
The story of the Native Americans trust and betrayal with European Americans is told throughout 8 poems. Accompanied by tales and poems on thanking God and spending the day with loved ones and enormous families. In this collection of 15 poems to look at the holiday in different angles, and also warmly accompany it.
Zombies Don't Celebrate: 8 FREE Living Dead Holiday Poems by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Zombies Don't Celebrate: 8 FREE Living Dead Holiday Poems by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Nov. 10, 2010 4681 words Read a sample
Mistletoe? Check. Fireworks? Check. Pumpkins? Check. Leprechauns? Check. Zombies? Uh oh... Enjoy this seasonal sampling of 8 holiday poems about... the Living Dead!
Thomas & the Christmas Orange: Storybook Advent Calendar Singles by Lewis Brech Thomas & the Christmas Orange: Storybook Advent Calendar Singles by Lewis Brech Oct. 30, 2010 4066 words Read a sample
A charming story about giving and the simple things in life was inspired by a folktale about that orange that seems to appear in Christmas stockings each year.
Über den Wolken by Rainer Stenzenberger Über den Wolken by Rainer Stenzenberger Oct. 30, 2010 975 words Read a sample
NOTE: This is a German short film screenplay which won a 1st prize for best dialogue! In diesem Kurzfilmdrehbuch beobachten wir die beiden Fensterputzer Kalle & Ranjid bei der Arbeit an einer Hochhausfassade. Die amüsante Geschichte gewann den ersten Preis für die beste Dialogszene beim renommierten Writing Tournament 2005 in Berlin.
FREE excerpt from the historical novel, FREE excerpt from the historical novel, "Massacre at Moniac Crossing," by Janice Daugharty by Janice Daugharty Oct. 28, 2010 3667 words Read a sample
Merry Gay Rose, in a sweet red coat, is riding on back of the wagon driven by her daddy, the Great Hoss Rose. Taking a tram road through the turpentine woods, they are on their way to the funeral of Hoss's deer hunting buddy, Redbone, to deliver the rickety pine box built by Hoss and a scandulous song he wrote to be sung by Merry Gay. The box turns out to be more revealing than the song...
Halloween's Perfect Storm by LC Cooper Halloween's Perfect Storm by LC Cooper Oct. 23, 2010 1647 words Read a sample
What happens when all elements come together one fateful night to create Halloween's "Perfect Storm?"