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Taming The Tiger by John Rocha Taming The Tiger by John Rocha Jan. 19, 2012 2659 words Read a sample
It is a time of turmoil and Civil War in China. The Communists and Nationalists are at war. Xiao Yian, a young teenage girl escapes rape and famine to become a circus performer - a Tiger Tamer - in Shanghai. There she has to face up to the fact that she must leave her teenage years behind her and accept her future as a woman.
Samtal hos chefen by Björn Björkegren Samtal hos chefen by Björn Björkegren Jan. 17, 2012 402 words Read a sample
Berättelse från jobbet. (Ur "Berättelser från jobbet" på Textkollektivet A-4:an)
Animal Rights Poetry: 25 Inspirational Animal Poems by Jenny Moxham Animal Rights Poetry: 25 Inspirational Animal Poems by Jenny Moxham Jan. 17, 2012 3807 words Read a sample
Longtime vegan and animal rights campaigner, Jenny Moxham proudly presents Volume 1 of insightful Animal Rights Poetry. These 25 poems were written to inspire kindness and compassion for animals and to raise public awareness about the routine suffering inflicted on them at the hands of man. The poems will hopefully inspire readers to take up the cause for animals.
Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Boys look at the Stars - Ping-Pong by Enzo Pettinelli Jan. 16, 2012 34887 words Read a sample
It is not only ping-pong or table-tennis. It is an adventure lived by children, through their way of being. Love, cruelty, the story of the great table-tennis champions from all the world, stimulates their creativity. This tale is written in the style of a novel. The story has really happened. Dreams, reality, goals morality, the search of oneself, are the igredients.
One Way Out, Always (Chapter 1 of Allesandra's Bequest) by R. M. Fraser One Way Out, Always (Chapter 1 of Allesandra's Bequest) by R. M. Fraser Jan. 15, 2012 1502 words Read a sample
Allesandra is more than troubled by a past full of multiple types of abuse. The main perpetrator is revealed amidst the nightmares that plague her.
Alvin's Farm Book 2: The Thorn And The Rose by Anna Scott Graham Alvin's Farm Book 2: The Thorn And The Rose by Anna Scott Graham Jan. 15, 2012 82802 words Read a sample
In 1970s Oregon, Jenny Cope has made a family with Alvin Harris, but their love has faded. Sam Cassel can no longer love Jenny from afar, but when tragedy strikes, Jenny suffers most of all. Can she recover from another destructive loss, or as others founder, will she also succumb to abject disaster?
Two Tales by Chris Gallagher Two Tales by Chris Gallagher Jan. 15, 2012 3935 words Read a sample
Two short monologues; Dorothy's Story, and The Teddy Bear's Picnic. Take a walk on the slightly darker side of life.
A world apart and other stories by Tommy Dakar A world apart and other stories by Tommy Dakar Jan. 15, 2012 19314 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories by the author of Balls and The Trap-Door, most have which have been selected for publication in literary magazines. Quality literature ranging from humour to the unsettling.
The Beast by Alianne Donnelly The Beast by Alianne Donnelly Jan. 14, 2012 24059 words Read a sample
Everybody knows the Beast is cursed. Everybody knows he will be redeemed. Everybody knows that the monster is just a mask of the good man within. Everybody is wrong...
Karl - A Psychiatric Story by John Rocha Karl - A Psychiatric Story by John Rocha Jan. 14, 2012 1858 words Read a sample
This is a first person short story about some experiences of Karl - a psychiatric nurse
The Final War by Anindya Basu The Final War by Anindya Basu Jan. 13, 2012 113052 words Read a sample
The nightmare of millions of Indians has come true. Instead of the tri-coloured Indian flag, the green Pakistani flag is flying from Red Fort. Only SIBIS (Stop India from Becoming an Islamic State) can stop Fatima Syed, in charge of implementing Project TITIS (Transform India To an Islamic State) but it is already too late. She has an ace up her sleeve - the mysterious bio-chemical weapon HK-41.
1964: Chasing a Dream by Carol Marlene Smith 1964: Chasing a Dream by Carol Marlene Smith Jan. 13, 2012 157530 words Read a sample
Take a nostalgic ride through the sixties, with Marlee Sweet as she travels to New Orleans to see sailor Joe. From New Orleans to Tennessee it’s a whirlwind of romance, adventure and danger. From Joe's arms to a conniving Bobby Barnes, Marlee learns the ropes of life. Each day brings new adventures and new decisions. It all comes down to choices and the ones Marlee makes change her life forever.
Comedy of Horrors (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Comedy of Horrors (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Jan. 13, 2012 4997 words Read a sample
Familiarity breeds contempt, and after sixteen years, Jessica had grown tired of her husband and divorced him for a new model. But when the zombie apocalypse strikes, she realizes how his calm, steady, ordinariness is just what she always needed in her life. Now, if she can only get to him in time. This is the eleventh story in the series. Come back each week until March for another tale.
The Trap-Door by Tommy Dakar The Trap-Door by Tommy Dakar Jan. 13, 2012 47929 words Read a sample
The trap-door takes Kevin Galt from his everyday world of logic and reason into an underworld of fantasy and imagination. Until one day the trap-door ceases to be a metaphor and becomes all too real. What lurks in the deepest recesses of our minds? What are we all capable of? Are there limits or rules of any kind? Kevin Galt would be forced to find out.
My Father's Hair by Robby K My Father's Hair by Robby K Jan. 12, 2012 325 words Read a sample
A son reminisces about his father.
Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Jan. 12, 2012 1355 words Read a sample
You come home one night, worn out by another day of hard work and not falling back into bad habits, to find the woman you love has left you. What now? A short story about addictions that never quite dry out and wounds that never heal.
Impurità by Dario Cannizzaro Impurità by Dario Cannizzaro Jan. 11, 2012 12841 words Read a sample
In una città senza nome, si svolge la storia di quattro persone che pur non conoscendosi, intrecciano le loro vite in maniera più profonda di quanto essi stessi credano e mai sapranno - vittime, ancora, del caso e del destino.
Adieu La Vie by Peter Robert Scott Adieu La Vie by Peter Robert Scott Jan. 10, 2012 91101 words Read a sample
A woman is murdered. She and her son have lived as outcasts since the Occupation, reviled by fellow villagers – she for cohabiting with a German officer, he for being fathered by him – and no one is surprised when the son is convicted of the murder. Years later, an unassuming widow tries to kill an old man in a nursing home. Even at the dawn of the new millennium there are accounts to be settled.
En tiempo de naufragios by Aurea-Vicenta Gonzalez En tiempo de naufragios by Aurea-Vicenta Gonzalez Jan. 10, 2012 22202 words Read a sample
Suele decirse de la ancianidad que es un tiempo de naufragio.
Black Knights of the Hudson Book I: Shadow of the Flags by Beverly Gray Black Knights of the Hudson Book I: Shadow of the Flags by Beverly Gray Jan. 10, 2012 93988 words Read a sample
Black Knights of the Hudson is a series of books relating the saga of the fictional MacKendrick Army family from the Civil War through World War II. In Shadow of the Flags, brothers James and Timothy MacKendrick must decide whether to honor their oaths to defend the flag and remain in the Blue of the Union Army or to follow kin and closest friends into the Gray of the Confederacy.
Literary Lunes Magazine, January 2012 Issue by Beth Ann Masarik Literary Lunes Magazine, January 2012 Issue by Beth Ann Masarik Jan. 09, 2012 13998 words Read a sample
Literary Lunes Magazine offers advice for writers who want to become published authors. In this month's issue, we are featuring poetry by Denny E. Marshall, Jamie Danzer, Steve Bergeron, & Tom McDade, short stories from B.D. Fischer & Matthew Wilson, and book reviews from Tony Angelo & Cambria Hebert
Sliders: The Dark Side of Transgender by Aimee Norin Sliders: The Dark Side of Transgender by Aimee Norin Jan. 09, 2012 87016 words Read a sample
S:DST is an exposé of trans life and its industry. A novel, it follows a transgender through 36 years in transition. She shares her views from the beginning, but they change dramatically over time, learning about denial and falsities. S:DST has excitement and hot sex, but also other things such as intergroup arguments, denial, autogynephilia, and loneliness.
অ-সাধারণ সুন্দর ও অনান্য গল্প by Ratan Lal Basu অ-সাধারণ সুন্দর ও অনান্য গল্প by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 09, 2012 7814 words Read a sample
A collectin of short stories in Bengali
Mud Man by Jose Rodriguez Mud Man by Jose Rodriguez Jan. 08, 2012 3655 words Read a sample
Short story. A young wannabe mason in Florida tries to find his place in the world but things not always work out as one wishes for. When things don't go one's way, just enjoy the present as is.
The Ink Beneath by Charles Anderson The Ink Beneath by Charles Anderson Jan. 08, 2012 331 words Read a sample
Not all tattoos are art.
Love Sweet Love - Part 1 by Dave Corrick Love Sweet Love - Part 1 by Dave Corrick Jan. 07, 2012 149946 words Read a sample
An unparalleled love story. The first book of two where the greatest love of all time is born out of tragedy.
Tragedin Med Boxare by Ratan Lal Basu Tragedin Med Boxare by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3388 words Read a sample
En dålig boxare älskade en flicka. Men flickan lurade honom.
La Tragedia del Boxeador by Ratan Lal Basu La Tragedia del Boxeador by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3917 words Read a sample
Un boxeador pobres amaba a una chica. Pero la chica le engañó.
Tragédia do Pugilista by Ratan Lal Basu Tragédia do Pugilista by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3584 words Read a sample
A pugilista pobres amava uma menina. Mas a menina enganou-lo.
La Tragedia del Pugile by Ratan Lal Basu La Tragedia del Pugile by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3618 words Read a sample
Un pugile povero amato una ragazza. Ma la ragazza lo truffato.
Tragedia Nyrkkeilijä by Ratan Lal Basu Tragedia Nyrkkeilijä by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 2649 words Read a sample
Huono nyrkkeilijä rakasti tyttöä. Mutta tyttö huijannut häntä.
Tragedie Van de Bokser by Ratan Lal Basu Tragedie Van de Bokser by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3709 words Read a sample
Een slechte bokser hield van een meisje. Maar het meisjebedrogen hem.
Tragedien Med Pugilist by Ratan Lal Basu Tragedien Med Pugilist by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 07, 2012 3492 words Read a sample
En dårlig Pugilist elsket en pige. Men pigen snydt ham.
Heart Of A Soldier by Josh Isaacs Heart Of A Soldier by Josh Isaacs Jan. 06, 2012 4931 words Read a sample
A young Confederate soldier, Lucas Burkette, lies on the battlefield. Struck by a Union soldier's musket round before firing a single shot, he is left paralyzed. It's here that he tries to cope with his impending death.
Harmleikur Pugilist by Ratan Lal Basu Harmleikur Pugilist by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 05, 2012 3351 words Read a sample
A léleg pugilist elskaði stúlku. Stúlkan svikari við pugilist
The Draft by Michael C. Boxall The Draft by Michael C. Boxall Jan. 04, 2012 1572 words Read a sample
Short story about the end of a 1960s childhood in Massachusetts
The Fisher by John Linton The Fisher by John Linton Jan. 04, 2012 3028 words Read a sample
The fisher is a short story set in the early 21st century about a man in the mountains of Colorado. Please note, this is a short story and contains 3,017 words.
Den Oraon Och Hans Träd Vän by Ratan Lal Basu Den Oraon Och Hans Träd Vän by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 04, 2012 22685 words Read a sample
En gammal Oraon hade bara en vän i denna värld. Det var en gammal mangoträdet. Han var tvungen att klippa den för att förtjäna sitt uppehälle. Romanen beskriver smärtan av Oraon att skära sitt träd-vän.
Á Oraon Og Tré Vin Sinn by Ratan Lal Basu Á Oraon Og Tré Vin Sinn by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 04, 2012 21829 words Read a sample
Á oraon hafði aðeins eitt friendin þessum heimi. Það var forn mangó tré. Hann þurfti að skera það að vinna sér inn lifandi hans. Bókin lýsir verkjum í Oraon að skera hann tré-vinur.
Baby Girl by Donna Moss Baby Girl by Donna Moss Jan. 03, 2012 4587 words Read a sample
One part angry, two parts self-loathing, and a full cup of confused, Samantha is having trouble keeping her own secrets.
Oraon Ja Hänen Puu Ystävällesi by Ratan Lal Basu Oraon Ja Hänen Puu Ystävällesi by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 03, 2012 18018 words Read a sample
Vanha Oraon oli vain yksi ystävä tässä maailmassa. Se oli antiikin mangopuun. Hänen täytyi leikata se ansaita elantoaan. Romaani kuvaa tuskan Oraon kun hän leikkaa puun.
The Whore by Paul Dyer The Whore by Paul Dyer Jan. 03, 2012 6893 words Read a sample
An atheistic painter obsessed with female purity looks for inspiration in street-level whores, until he meets one who inadvertently sets him on a path to salvation through a deeper understanding of the female psyche.
De Oraon En Zijn Bomenvriend by Ratan Lal Basu De Oraon En Zijn Bomenvriend by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 03, 2012 25474 words Read a sample
Een oude Oraon had maar een vriend in deze wereld. Het was een oude mangoboom. Hij moest te snijden om zijn brood te verdienen. De roman beschrijft de pijn van de oraon terwijl hij snijdt de boom.
Den Oraon Og Hans Tree Ven by Ratan Lal Basu Den Oraon Og Hans Tree Ven by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 03, 2012 23657 words Read a sample
En gammel Oraon havde kun én ven i denne verden. Det var en gammel mango træ. Han var nødt til at skære det at tjene hans levende. Romanen beskriver smerten af Oraon at skære hans træ-ven.
O Oraon E seu amigo Árvore by Ratan Lal Basu O Oraon E seu amigo Árvore by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 03, 2012 24528 words Read a sample
Um Oraon velho tinha apenas um amigo neste mundo. Foi uma mangueira antiga. Ele teve que cortá-la para ganhar a vida. O romance descreve a dor do Oraon para cortar sua árvore amigo.
They Look Down on Me by K Kishmot They Look Down on Me by K Kishmot Jan. 03, 2012 2029 words Read a sample
egon yes stars as egon no in this cross-genre poem-story mashup.
El Oraon Y Su Amigo Árbol by Ratan Lal Basu El Oraon Y Su Amigo Árbol by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 02, 2012 26477 words Read a sample
Un Oraon edad sólo tenía un amigo en este mundo. Se trataba de un antiguo árbol de mango. Tuvo que cortar para ganarse la vida. La novela describe el dolor de la Oraon causa la muerte de su amigo.
Il Oraon e Il Suo Amico Albero by Ratan Lal Basu Il Oraon e Il Suo Amico Albero by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 02, 2012 24500 words Read a sample
Un Oraon vecchio aveva un solo amico in questo mondo. Era un albero di mango antico. Ha dovuto tagliarlo a guadagnarsi da vivere. Il romanzo descrive il dolore della Oraon mentre uccidendo il suo amico.
The Lemp And The Lepers by Anindya Basu The Lemp And The Lepers by Anindya Basu Jan. 01, 2012 4048 words Read a sample
This small booklet contains three pieces. The first two about a mother's pet and his shameless, immoral activities described in a conversation between a father and his son. The third one exposes the total moral decay under communist rule in West Bengal in a meeting between two college mates.
The Train Demons (The Promiscuist Collection, Single 14) by Al Vee The Train Demons (The Promiscuist Collection, Single 14) by Al Vee Dec. 31, 2011 1892 words Read a sample
This collection of singles is not about sex. Sex is only a backdrop against which the great mystery of emotional cleansing takes place. The Promiscuist is about a lonely person in a strange, big city, an alien even to indigenous New Yorkers. This is about the random drifting of longing, of people desperately suffering from loneliness, lost in the icy abyss of a human hive, using sex as...