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Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 16, 2012 11228 words Read a sample
What happens when werewolves go looking for answers?
Life by Mark Ure Life by Mark Ure Feb. 16, 2012 14221 words Read a sample
A surreal take on life by Mark Ure. From being born into the hands of the Mafia to smoking crack with Gandhi this is a laugh out loud tale of one man's journey to heaven and back.
La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal Feb. 16, 2012 13652 words Read a sample
El coronel Jacobo López encuentra documentación oculta acerca de un misterioso hecho acaecido en 1938, e inicia una investigación que le llevará a un pasado más distante de lo que esperaba.
Psalms of Me by Vanessa Eccles Psalms of Me by Vanessa Eccles Feb. 16, 2012 6065 words Read a sample
Psalms of Me is a collection of spiritual poetry inspired by a woman's everyday life.
The Second Amendment #1 by John Matthews The Second Amendment #1 by John Matthews Feb. 16, 2012 76386 words Read a sample
One simple thesis. But it threatens the very roots of the Constitution. There's too much at stake. 20,000 gun deaths a year, schoolyard massacres, and now a wave of militia bombings... America is under siege. An explosive, uncompromising thriller which confronts head-on one of the most fiery issues of the past two decades: gun control.
Bad Luck Bilby: Can You Survive Him? by Christopher Stone Bad Luck Bilby: Can You Survive Him? by Christopher Stone Feb. 16, 2012 494 words Read a sample
Bilby is such bad luck that adventure seekers from around the world have made the newest sport out of just trying to survive with him. Most people won't make it but a few have and are pushing the envelope by taking Bad Luck Bilby to some of the most dangerous places on earth to up the ante! Think K2 sounds dangerous? Even Sherpas won't make it wirh Bilby around!
Short Stories from Aesthetic Life by Erik Hagen Short Stories from Aesthetic Life by Erik Hagen Feb. 16, 2012 6578 words Read a sample
Three short stories and two poems written from the Aesthetic life. The book follows a narrator ending his relationship and starting a new one still in the shadow of life defined by externality. Poetic and philosophical, Short Stories from Aesthetic Life illuminates life experienced through the beauty of art and literature.
Santayana Station by Paul Carlson Santayana Station by Paul Carlson Feb. 16, 2012 3129 words Read a sample
In the near future, a multicultural group of idealistic college students make a bold move to bring peace to the Balkans.
Only Human by Paul Carlson Only Human by Paul Carlson Feb. 16, 2012 1225 words Read a sample
A young student in New Jersey makes a surprising discovery about daytime TV advertisements.
Artificial Love by Erica Conroy Artificial Love by Erica Conroy Feb. 16, 2012 2094 words Read a sample
AL is an artificial lover. Unlike other sex-bots, AL has fallen in love...
Forbidden Soul Bond Prequel by Beth Wright Forbidden Soul Bond Prequel by Beth Wright Feb. 16, 2012 4983 words Read a sample
Forbidden Soul Bond is finally for sale on createspace. What do you get when you throw a sexy, sassy, female witch into a dungeon with a hot, buff, chained up male vampire? Alot of teasing and fun filled comments. Now add to the fun by finding out they are soul mates, this is going to make it interesting. Especially since vampires and witches are forbidden to be together as mates.
Collecting Light by Vanessa Eccles Collecting Light by Vanessa Eccles Feb. 16, 2012 12857 words Read a sample
'Collecting Light' is a compilation of spiritual short stories that are meant to encourage and inspire.
Confessional Sins by B. Handy Confessional Sins by B. Handy Feb. 16, 2012 442 words Read a sample
How can one seek redemption from another far guiltier of sin?
The Fanfiction Years by planet p The Fanfiction Years by planet p Feb. 16, 2012 22059 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry written over the course of six years - fanfiction!
Micro relatos de acción funky by Néstor Fausto Micro relatos de acción funky by Néstor Fausto Feb. 17, 2012 1705 words Read a sample
Cinco relatos MUY breves de acción setentera con la (inapreciable) calidad PÚLPito. Incluye: "Atraco a las cinco", "Persecución en la autopista por David & Robin", "Escuchas pandilleras", "Disco Inferno" y El regreso de la Ring Machine Band".
Dog Eared by robert renshaw Dog Eared by robert renshaw Feb. 17, 2012 1781 words Read a sample
My Life as a book. A tale of being recycled.
A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams Feb. 17, 2012 5839 words Read a sample
A free pilot television script that is the beginning of a story of friendship, redemption, and the sorrowful truth that sometimes no matter how hard we try we can not make up for the choices we have made in the past.
Charlie the Cricket Learns to Sing by Anne Spackman Charlie the Cricket Learns to Sing by Anne Spackman Feb. 17, 2012 629 words Read a sample
The story of a field cricket who learns to sing.
Chester the Coyote by Anne Spackman Chester the Coyote by Anne Spackman Feb. 17, 2012 2225 words Read a sample
Chester the Coyote and his friend Hank the Hawk are in search of a new home called the oasis.
The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 17, 2012 2952 words Read a sample
A short story about an Architect goes into an old hotel to look at renovating it and finds more than he was expecting about his grandparents....
Leon the Lying Lion by B Huckabee Leon the Lying Lion by B Huckabee Feb. 17, 2012 2381 words Read a sample
A very short book intended for younger children. This book is about a lion named Leon and his biggest problem is that he lies. He runs into a little boy named Aaron who also lies more than he realizes. Leon and Aaron soon discover what's wrong with lying.
Terrorist Moneyman by Ron Wootters Terrorist Moneyman by Ron Wootters Feb. 17, 2012 7949 words Read a sample
Terrorism flourishes due to financial backing. If money were cut off, terrorism for the most part would shrivel up. Some of this support comes from individuals western intelligence is aware of, but whose countries have classified as untouchable due to politices or the families of those individuals.
Creaky Walls: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Creaky Walls: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 17, 2012 3502 words Read a sample
Unusual sounds come from inside the walls of a hospital waiting room. Walls that should not be there according to the blue prints.
Where the Cloud Meets the Mountain and the Mountain Disappears by James Comins Where the Cloud Meets the Mountain and the Mountain Disappears by James Comins Feb. 17, 2012 35221 words Read a sample
A free collection of contemporary and sf/fantasy short stories from author James Comins. In "The Soft Operative," a corporate saboteur kidnaps a genetically modified employee. In "Four Seasons of a Man," a Vietnam war vet's life is seen in four vignettes. In "Matt and Maggie," a punk couple live through a suicide attempt. Twenty-one stories and poems and poem-story-things.
Worthwhile: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Worthwhile: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 17, 2012 1951 words Read a sample
An officer who volunteers with local teenagers, has almost given up hope of helping them, when he gets the most wonderful surprise of his career.
Todd Save The Queen: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Todd Save The Queen: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 17, 2012 4959 words Read a sample
Tom, Dick, and Harry need help rescuing a princess, and Todd happened to be on his back porch.
Nujhat by Shehzaad Yavar Nujhat by Shehzaad Yavar Feb. 17, 2012 411 words Read a sample
For Nujhat - my gorgeous soulmate, my best friend.
Jessica's Dream by Kate Everson Jessica's Dream by Kate Everson Feb. 17, 2012 3186 words Read a sample
Jessica dreams about having freedom and wishes she were a boy.
Sons Of Danu by JR Thomas Sons Of Danu by JR Thomas Feb. 17, 2012 2686 words Read a sample
If you like this be sure to check out the full "Bell Watkins and The Mistrunners" book available on Amazon.com now for only 99 cents!
Non-Birthday Short Short Story by Rebecca Sorens Non-Birthday Short Short Story by Rebecca Sorens Feb. 17, 2012 469 words Read a sample
short story about a geeky computer guy whose cat gives him the right message
The Girl From Out Of Town - Act 1 by Matthew Farmer The Girl From Out Of Town - Act 1 by Matthew Farmer Feb. 17, 2012 31133 words Read a sample
A debut steam punk adventure story from author Matthew Farmer, starring a beautiful demon from another realm, magical steam powered golems, potion-powered guns, sky-ships, dragons and Navarr, the man from Accounts who is looking for love and adventure.
Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Feb. 17, 2012 3824 words Read a sample
Nackt und mit von einer unbekannten Droge vernebelten Sinnen stürmt Tim durch den haitianischen Dschungel. Grausame Erinnerungen kehren zurück. Erinnerungen an ein Voodoo Ritual, in das er und seine Reisegefährten hineingelockt wurden. Sie mussten sterben, doch er war entkommen. Er hat nur eine Chance zu überleben: Er muss das dominikanische Dorf Pepilo Salcedo erreichen! Wird er es schaffen?!
Different Points of View I by J.T. Holland Different Points of View I by J.T. Holland Feb. 18, 2012 13608 words Read a sample
From bestselling authors JT and TJ Holland comes a new collection of 4 stories, 2 from the male POV and 2 from the female POV. The Slut of My Dreams and Dirty Little Cowgirl are from JT's series, Confessions of an Escort Addict and they feature a male POV. Three Plus Me and Looking to Party are from TJ's series, College Daze and they feature a female POV. Not intended for minors 18+!!!!!
Explain That to a Martian 2 by Gary Weston Explain That to a Martian 2 by Gary Weston Feb. 18, 2012 3921 words Read a sample
I had visitors. They had come all the way from Mars for my fish finger sandwiches.
A Little Mermaid’s Under the Sea Adventure by Anne Spackman A Little Mermaid’s Under the Sea Adventure by Anne Spackman Feb. 18, 2012 898 words Read a sample
A mermaid named Lily goes on an adventure.
Place of My Dreams by Laurel C Kriegler Place of My Dreams by Laurel C Kriegler Feb. 18, 2012 1741 words Read a sample
A frustrated writer, determined to pen some words, looks out of the window and things begin to happen. Where will her dreams take her? And are they really dreams, or something more tangible?
The Sensitive by Antony Bennett The Sensitive by Antony Bennett Feb. 18, 2012 1997 words Read a sample
The derelict house holds a secret that has been waiting countless years to be discovered, and one unsuspecting boy holds the key which will unleash the fear.
Beheaded (Vampin Book Series #8) by Jamie Ott Beheaded (Vampin Book Series #8) by Jamie Ott Feb. 18, 2012 9883 words Sample 30%
Vampin is a long running miniseries of novelettes, sometimes compared to The Baby-sitters Club. It's written for tweens and teens, and is about young girls who go to war in the face of a vampire apocalypse.
A Pretty Girl by Boyd Lemon A Pretty Girl by Boyd Lemon Feb. 18, 2012 5229 words Read a sample
A short story of a pretty teenage girl with serious self-esteem problems, who is burdened by the common female belief that what is important about her is her looks.
The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 7629 words Read a sample
Gabe has writer's block and needs a break, so he goes to a country house where everything may not be what it seems.
The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 3934 words Read a sample
Darren spends his last days in a nursing home, remembering a promise more than eighty years before that will mean his death.
Weaving the Strands of Love by Lazette Gifford Weaving the Strands of Love by Lazette Gifford Feb. 18, 2012 3489 words Read a sample
One brother will be king and another a powerful mage, but it is a simple spell that will truly change their lives.
Sagan om den fattige prinsen by Björn Björkegren Sagan om den fattige prinsen by Björn Björkegren Feb. 18, 2012 207 words Read a sample
Se titel. (Ur sagosamlingen "Tusen och en dag" på förlaget Majorna Moisture&Partners)
The Journal by JT Lewis The Journal by JT Lewis Feb. 18, 2012 3856 words Read a sample
Coming to grips with the loss of his grandfather, young Gabriel Celtic gains new understanding, and respect for the man that had been his mentor. The Journal is part of the prequel of Murder! Too Close to Home by JT Lewis. Part of the Adventures of Gabriel Celtic.
Easy Come, Easy Go by Ayla  Starr Easy Come, Easy Go by Ayla Starr Feb. 18, 2012 5610 words Read a sample
"Beyond the mask we make, is the mask we are."
Truth's Consequence, A Braji Short Tale by P. S. Wright Truth's Consequence, A Braji Short Tale by P. S. Wright Feb. 18, 2012 4966 words Read a sample
A further exploration of Kraut's life after Brajilliana. Kraut must make the difficult decision to tell the truth. He learns that truth does not set you free, or even relieve the pain of regret, but it just might set you on a new course for a better life. A short, short story based on a character from the novel Braji.
Life is a Circle? by Robert Louis Life is a Circle? by Robert Louis Feb. 18, 2012 182 words Read a sample
A short poem for reflection.
Black Woods by Laura Wright LaRoche Black Woods by Laura Wright LaRoche Feb. 18, 2012 40057 words Read a sample
Avid mushroom hunters and volunteers with the local Search and Rescue Department, Laura and Julie, who are in their sixties, remember that first encounter in the woods years ago. Four young men, who are fun by nature, travel to the woods with high hopes of a hunt they won't forget. A call to the Search and Rescue Department will bring them shockingly together in the... Black Woods. Adult Language
A Story Called Philophobia by Ayla  Starr A Story Called Philophobia by Ayla Starr Feb. 18, 2012 1347 words Read a sample
You force yourself not to chase after him.
The Gift Shop by Kevin Coryell The Gift Shop by Kevin Coryell Feb. 18, 2012 732 words Read a sample
What does a fatal car accident and a gift shop have in common? Read "The Gift Shop" by Kevin Coryell to find out!