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The Looking Glass: Volume Two | by The Looking Glass Anthologies Feb. 02, 2012 | 23769 words | Read a sample |
| Volume Two of the University of York's creative writing anthology comes with twice the number of submissions, and a whole new look. Filled with the best poetry and fiction from the student population, this year's edition is unmissable. | ||||
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The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012 | by Lantern Hollow Feb. 01, 2012 | 28679 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. | ||||
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Readerotica 3 – Getting Hotter – 10 Erotic Stories for Your Kindle or eReader | by PriveCo Inc. Jan. 30, 2012 | 24266 words | Read a sample |
| Reading erotic fiction on an electronic reader is a delicious experience because no one can see what you are doing. Unlike a regular book, your eReader does not have a cover to reveal its contents. You can privately and discreetly read anything you like. It is a wonderful and somewhat empowering process. Readerotica Volume 3 was created to provide quality erotic stories easily. | ||||
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Just one of those days | by Charity Parkerson Jan. 29, 2012 | 660 words | Read a sample |
| Jane Hughes is having a bad night, and she is faced with a big decision; fight or flight? This is an extremely short story that I am offering for free only for you, the readers, enjoyment. | ||||
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The Honey That Came From The Sea | by Sheena Blackhall Jan. 29, 2012 | 90267 words | Read a sample |
| Here is a selection of short stories, drawn from collections of prose by the author. Best known for her Scots writing, here her work in English is presented, with a smattering of Scots dialogue. The tales deal with the mysteries of life, religion, ageing, birth and sex . There is humour, mystery and intrigue, from Maharajahs to Shortbread, and always the often dark dynamics of human relationships. | ||||
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The Price of Angie's Ice Cream | by Scott Morgan Jan. 28, 2012 | 2085 words | Read a sample |
| A short story from 'Short Stack: A Collection,' written and copyright by Scott Morgan. Published by WriteHook, 2011. | ||||
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LitU: Unearthed | by Literary Underground Jan. 18, 2012 | 32612 words | Read a sample |
| LitU: Unearthed is an anthology that celebrates and brings to the surface some of the best up-and-coming authors in the literary world. This collection of short stories features new and self published authors. Enjoy! | ||||
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Love Lines Volume 1 | by Jayne Sykes Jan. 17, 2012 | 9284 words | Read a sample |
| An anthology of five short stories exploring the theme of love and relationships | ||||
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The Bat And The Rainbow | by cuchulain coker Jan. 17, 2012 | 90 words | Sample 20% |
| a magazine about everything. | ||||
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Anything's Possible | by Elizabeth Sage Jan. 17, 2012 | 6406 words | Read a sample |
| Anything’s Possible is a collection of three entertaining, insightful stories about women’s lives. Meet Cynthia, a mostly happily married teacher who gets hit on by a younger man at the mall, and Dinah, so obsessed with her garden she alienates her teenage daughter, and Sally, a novelist having lunch with a literary critic, who just happens to be her first love from student days. | ||||
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Start Small: A Small Collection | by Tony DiGerolamo Jan. 16, 2012 | 5871 words | Read a sample |
| Three works, each as different in tone as it is in style. A work of flash fiction taking place at a wedding, a free-verse poem dedicated to someone special and a short story about couple's therapy. Love, humor and a bit of drama can all be found in this debut collection. | ||||
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Nap 2.2 | by NAP BOOKS Jan. 15, 2012 | 4458 words | Read a sample |
| SHORT AND IN-BETWEEN POETRY AND FICTION BY ED GARLAND, HOWIE GOOD, JOSEPH GOOSEY, BRETT ELIZABETH JENKINS, STEVE MCGOULDRICK, JOHN MORTARA, HARMONY NEAL, ALEXANDRA PASIAN, MATT ROWAN, MARINA RUBIN, AND JASON TEAL. | ||||
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Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV | by Alan James Keogh Jan. 14, 2012 | 37184 words | Read a sample |
| Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV contains twenty short stories: Don’t tell: A whole town knows a secret, a secret that binds them all in silence. They know the terrible truth behind the death of a young girl, and they allowed it to happen. Release: He’s been waiting for this day for a long time, memorised the rituals, has the ingredients, only a simple spell is left and It will be released | ||||
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short love poems | by Akangbe Oladayo Jan. 11, 2012 | 474 words | Sample 20% |
| My little compilation of love poems foe your enjoyment. This is my first time so it may be a little bit dry. | ||||
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The Poetic Lounge Vol.2 | by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 | 22036 words | Read a sample |
| This book contains true stories and poems from some of the best poets and writers worldwide. Get ready to experience a book full of emotion, real-life experiences, and life lessons that will leave you speechless, happy, and wanting more. | ||||
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The Poetic Lounge Vol.1 | by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 | 20556 words | Read a sample |
| This book will introduce you to twenty of the greatest poets from all around the world. Get ready to experience a book of poems that will leave you smiling, crying, laughing, seeking greatness and ultimately, just wanting more. | ||||
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When Time Was | by Bobby A. Troutt Jan. 06, 2012 | 33754 words | Read a sample |
| When Time Was brings memories of when time was simple, exciting and fun; a time when a day was a day long. But as we grow older, time does change. Life molds and shapes us from those times when time was. This is a collection of enjoyable stories to read. A time when times have changed and we wanted them to stay the same. | ||||
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Momma, Booze & Sampson | by Amy Browne Jan. 06, 2012 | 11590 words | Read a sample |
| This eBook contains 6 short stories written by me. You'll read about Sampson, a huge snake with a human appetite. You will also read the story of a single mom who made a deal with the devil. This also shares the tale of poor Harry, who will do anything for a pretty woman, even commit murder. There are also 3 more short stories in here for your enjoyment. | ||||
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Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel | by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Dec. 31, 2011 | 8789 words | Read a sample |
| An Anthology of authors short stories from 2011. You asked for them all in one convenient file and here they are… all fourteen of them! Thank you for requesting them, and for all your support. | ||||
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Short Story Sampler | by Brittany Gates Dec. 30, 2011 | 16069 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of three short stories to showcase the works of Brittany C Gates: "To Destroy a Time Machine," "The Inverse American Dream" and "The Ice Cream Man." | ||||
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Colors of Kindness | by Pat McGrath Avery Dec. 28, 2011 | 4768 words | Read a sample |
| Seven short stories revealing kindness in human relationships. The author believes that acts of kindness given and received color the lives of each of us. A heart filled with repeated interactions will be a heart of many colors. | ||||
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Collection of Short Stories | by Carol Taylor Dec. 25, 2011 | 18582 words | Read a sample |
| Stories of human interest--clean, fun, surprising The Chauffer, Every Man’s Dream, War!, Love is Blind, If Looks Could Kill, The Experiment, The Reluctant Millionaire, Prang at the Roundabout, For Children: Leanne is Jealous, Terri Hates Dishes, When Shari Didn’t Come Home | ||||
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Driven and Other Stories | by Jonathan Moeller Dec. 23, 2011 | 34356 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of dark fantasy stories, set in both our world and others. | ||||
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5 Twists | by Camille LaGuire Dec. 22, 2011 | 12049 words | Read a sample |
| Five flash stories with a touch of mystery, some hard-boiled, some fluffy, all with a twist. | ||||
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The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12 | by Red Penny Papers Dec. 17, 2011 | 23445 words | Read a sample |
| The Red Penny Papers - Quarterly Sensationalist and Fantastical Fiction. In this issue: “In the Pits of Isfhan†by Mari Ness, “Its Trick†by R.A. Keenan, “The Comfort of Shadows†by T.J. McIntyre, “The Gill Bride†by Jan Stinchcomb, “The Last Magician†by Samantha Boyette, “The Still Life of Doriana†by Sylvia Hiven | ||||
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Imajin This! | by Imajin Books Dec. 14, 2011 | 141758 words | Read a sample |
| This special chapter preview book showcases all fiction titles published by Imajin Books in 2010/2011. Sample the first three chapters of each book. Our international authors strive to entertain you with a wide range of genres - mystery, suspense, romance, horror, fantasy, paranormal, YA and more. "Quality fiction beyond your wildest dreams." All ebooks under $5. | ||||
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Fathomless and Other Poems | by Samir Dash Dec. 13, 2011 | 2870 words | Read a sample |
| This is all about the common belief that true love is heavenly, hence it is not possible to achieve it while fulfilling all passions, lust and all those that drive man and his instincts. In this poem in 12 sections different personas carry on the same story. Eliotian vision revisited in the context of love and betrayal in this 21st century epic poem with 12 sections. | ||||
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Nap 2.1 | by NAP BOOKS Dec. 13, 2011 | 4025 words | Sample 20% |
| POETRY AND PROSE BY OLIVER BATEMAN, MARIT ERICSON, DAVID GREENSPAN, MEGHAN LAMB, ROB MACDONALD, EMILY O’NEILL, LAM PHAM, MICHELLE REALE, DANIEL ROMO, DAVID TOMALOFF, AND MEREDITH WEIERS. | ||||
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Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group | by Michael Boxwell Dec. 12, 2011 | 7280 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of seasonal stories, poems and greetings on the subject of Christmas, written by members of the Coventry Writers' Group. Writers include well known authors such as Ann Evans, Rosalie Warren, Michael Boxwell and Martin Brown, along with a number of new up-and-coming writers. Many of the stories and poems are light-hearted, others more thoughtful. All of them delight and inspire. | ||||
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Green Linnet | by Harry Nicholson Dec. 11, 2011 | 14737 words | Read a sample |
| Short stories of the sea and of Yorkshire,interleaved with verse. | ||||
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Pieces of a Rainbow | by Maria Savva Dec. 10, 2011 | 31654 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of seven short stories, each one based on a different colour of the rainbow. The stories are diverse in style, and the characters, although fictional, are true-to-life. There is something for everyone in this inspired collection. | ||||
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When Autumn Falls | by Bobby A. Troutt Dec. 08, 2011 | 33616 words | Read a sample |
| When Autumn Falls is a mix of average people, their lives and places. It will bring you comfort and enrich your heart. It will awaken your memories of times past, strengthen you and drive you at the same time. You will be encouraged to meditate on tomorrow. Words are only lost when | ||||
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House of Justice: A Short Story | by Vincent Bivona Dec. 05, 2011 | 3667 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. | ||||
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Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands | by Narrator Magazine Dec. 04, 2011 | 46296 words | Read a sample |
| This issue contains the judged winners, people's choice winners and highly commended works from all issues of Narrator for the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands. | ||||
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Fuck Me Santa | by Amber Drake Dec. 03, 2011 | 6852 words | Read a sample |
| Just for you. Just for Christmas. A selection of Smutty Xmas flash fiction. Plus tons of bonus material for your reading pleasure. Warning: explicit sex, pseudo-incest, naughty santa smut, oral sex, and a hint of romance, hope and joy ;) | ||||
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An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 | by Justin Van Winkle Nov. 30, 2011 | 45787 words | Read a sample |
| "A most random collection of writings" from the mind of a well traveled, highly educated, over-achieving student of love and life. Ranging from high fantasy to literary fiction to heartfelt essays to graphic rants about modern day life - this is truly the term "random" at its best. | ||||
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Momma Said Never Date Bi-Polar Alcoholic Divorcees | by Louis Kahn Nin Nov. 30, 2011 | 4700 words | Read a sample |
| Urban post-postmodern poems from the avant-pop, avant-porn school of iconoclast literature... | ||||
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Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People | by Frankie Lassut Nov. 28, 2011 | 3288 words | Read a sample |
| Revenge is designed to make you feel better when you’re angry; it’s one of the rungs on the ladder back to feeling good when you find yourself emotionally somewhere where you don’t want to be. Feeling ‘better’ in a positive fashion is cool, better than being in a negative state, where relief is then necessary for you to get back to positive land. | ||||
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La Revelacion de Chamuel | by Y Correa Nov. 27, 2011 | 3045 words | Read a sample |
| Chamuel, el Arcángel, patrono de los corazones rotos. Pasó una eternidad reparando los quebrantados de corazón, y consolando a los que más lo necesitaban. Kat, una niña romana-americana; la vida de ella no era más que dolor y la angustia. La soledad era su única compañera. ¿Qué pasarÃa si estos dos seres se enamorarian? | ||||
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A Voice From An Inner World | by Montrée Whiles Nov. 26, 2011 | 12239 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of short stories. Some of these are sketches for longer works. Some are things that moved me and erupted from the tip of my pen, or keyboard as it were. | ||||
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BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 | by Maria Savva Nov. 23, 2011 | 25895 words | Read a sample |
| A collection of tales by a variety of authors. | ||||
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | by J.A. Kazimer Nov. 22, 2011 | 1158 words | Read a sample |
| A short story from The Junkie Tales collection. A look at the most wonderful time of the year through the eyes of a junkie. | ||||
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Max's Eyes | by Christopher Kneipp Nov. 21, 2011 | 1075 words | Read a sample |
| Flash fiction for future expansion, ie follow up short stories connected with the Forestal Max | ||||
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Sixty Second Fiction | by Jem Barnes Nov. 21, 2011 | 21408 words | Read a sample |
| One hundred very short stories in 200 words. Sixty seconds to read. Life - Love - Death - Murder - Marriage - Interesting bits of human life! Author Stephen Leather SAYS: There's a knack to writing fiction like this and Jem has it. Stories that are so short that they are finished almost before you've started but the ideas stay with you long after you've put the book down. | ||||
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Bluewood Author Showcase Anthology 2011 | by Various Authors Nov. 18, 2011 | 27561 words | Read a sample |
| An assassin foiled, a wicked step-brother, Growing pains of the young and old, a woman’s attempt to escape a relationship, a man’s struggle with a relationship lost, a battle with a big fish, a lineman’s war duty, and a poignant mermaid’s tale. In this collection of short stories there’s eleven of Bluewood’s established authors offering a taste to tempt a reader’s appetite. | ||||
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Jumpers | by E. G. Fabricant Nov. 16, 2011 | 789 words | Read a sample |
| Here's my entry for Round Seven of National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction," concluded November 12. As usual, had to be 600 words or less; this round one character had to come to town and one character had to leave town. Still not buying my theory that the reader should be able to watch and eavesdrop, rather than be read to; I blame Elmore Leonard. | ||||
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Blood Red | by Patty Jansen Nov. 16, 2011 | 7931 words | Read a sample |
| Two horror short stories set in Australia. 'Quarantine' follows Rob the photocopier mechanic to a job in a small town surrounded by misty rainforest. 'Clouds of Fancy' deals with a town's struggle with drought, and an innovative solution that produces some very strange results. | ||||
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Desafinado | by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Nov. 15, 2011 | 13574 words | Read a sample |
| De Mensheid weet het nu zeker, we zijn niet alleen. Maar of de Anderlingen blij zijn met de mensheid valt nog te bezien... | ||||
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Pixelated poetry | by K.O.Reuben Nov. 14, 2011 | 6236 words | Read a sample |
| the latest poetry book from K.O.Reuben comprising of a large selections of poems worth reading again and again. | ||||
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The Chimaera Institute | by Sheena Blackhall Nov. 13, 2011 | 17736 words | Read a sample |
| Anecdotes, rumour, gossip...urban myths can straddle all those categories. Often they are short, like fables and can be told quickly in a paragraph or two. The tales in this book draw from various sources. I like to think of urban myths as little acorns desperate to grow into oaks, and love providing them with knots, gnarls and leaves. | ||||