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A Very Vampire Holiday: A FREE Christmas Story by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer A Very Vampire Holiday: A FREE Christmas Story by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer July 22, 2011 1819 words Read a sample
It's Christmas Eve and Santa's in a fix; all his elves have food poisoning, so who will help him load his sleigh? Sure, there's a vampire coven just over the ridge, but... is he really *that* desperate?
Long Shot by Sigmund Brouwer Long Shot by Sigmund Brouwer July 27, 2011 1819 words Read a sample
Another myrockandrollbook by Sigmund Brouwer, this one in The Watch Out For Joel series. Joel knows he, Ricky, and Lisa are bound for trouble when they build the world’s biggest slingshot. No one listens when Joel tells them trying it out might not be a bright idea!
The Towers by Charles Miller The Towers by Charles Miller Feb. 24, 2012 1815 words Read a sample
The most traumatic disaster in modern history. The short, explosive story of a boy and his life changing quest to save his father.
Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 1813 words Read a sample
He is running from something, something unfounded He knows he did it, the police are approaching They would be on his trail soon He couldn't let them touch him
Skathi-Tooth by Tara Loughead Skathi-Tooth by Tara Loughead July 19, 2010 1813 words Read a sample
Ministry intelligence suggests a Karshi raiding party has an interest in an ancient object on Skathi, a small moon of Saturn. Bulays and Ghaavn will need to learn how to fight flying aliens from the ground, fast! A series planetary romance. Bulays and Ghaavn #13.
Diary from the Wall Street Occupation! by Paul Hawkins Diary from the Wall Street Occupation! by Paul Hawkins Oct. 13, 2011 1812 words Read a sample
Three days in the life of a student protesting the plight of the poor from her iPad and iPhone. iPity, iSympathize, iProtest, then iGoBacktoMyPrivateCollege. By iCare. Republished in honor of those students protesting for college credit. When your pee freezes before it hits the ground, that's when you discover what you're really made of.
Conversations with the Moon by D.J. Mitchell Conversations with the Moon by D.J. Mitchell Aug. 29, 2011 1810 words Read a sample
Dreams of a lost love intrude into a comfortable suburban life. Yet sometimes dream and reality are difficult to distinguish.
Meeting with Fate by James MacArthur Meeting with Fate by James MacArthur Sep. 16, 2011 1807 words Read a sample
A short story about one young woman and her budding online romance with a mystery man, is everything as it seems? Contains some strong violence.
Ollie and the Bunyip by Belinda Baldwin Ollie and the Bunyip by Belinda Baldwin March 17, 2012 1807 words Read a sample
A delightful childrens book about a little boy who lives off the coast of Tasmania, Australia. He makes friends with possums, wombats, sea eagles and lots of native animals. Contains pictures of wildlife taken on Flinders Island, Tasmania.
Improvised Explosive Device by Bryan Knower Improvised Explosive Device by Bryan Knower April 27, 2012 1807 words Read a sample
A military convoy on the road in Iraq is ambushed with devastating consequences.
Circulatory System [Injustice is Served - Book 1] by Reena Jacobs Circulatory System [Injustice is Served - Book 1] by Reena Jacobs Jan. 12, 2011 1805 words Read a sample
A mother takes the love for her daughter to a higher level. Book 1 of the Injustice is Served Collection. A SHORT STORY ~1,100 words
Oops, an argument by Ian Buchanan Oops, an argument by Ian Buchanan July 11, 2009 1805 words Read a sample
Things get pretty crazy with a broken tandoor oven a dodgy supplier and the pressure of a big opening day.
The Circumstances Leading up to and Surrounding the Grunch’s Apparent Theft of Hanukkah by Devon Decova The Circumstances Leading up to and Surrounding the Grunch’s Apparent Theft of Hanukkah by Devon Decova Jan. 11, 2012 1805 words Read a sample
A fantastic, new, whimsical tale from the mind of Dr. Devon Decova, The Circumstances Leading up to and Surrounding the Grunch’s Apparent Theft of Hanukkah reminds one of the childhood classics he read in his own house. A groundbreaking entry in the nonsensical poetry field, The Grunch is not to be ignored.
MEDITATIONS ON BLUE, YELLOW AND GREY by Nathaniel S. Rounds by Fowlpox Press MEDITATIONS ON BLUE, YELLOW AND GREY by Nathaniel S. Rounds by Fowlpox Press May 09, 2012 1804 words Sample 20%
The title reveals a tight association with painting, and one must refer to Rothko to see what is truly going on. Reading the chapbook proves helpful as well.
Lines of Rhyme by Gordon Grant Lines of Rhyme by Gordon Grant Sep. 01, 2010 1804 words Read a sample
My lifetime of rhymes: my ups and downs and special moments.
My heart, my dreams by Jacqui Gowman My heart, my dreams by Jacqui Gowman Sep. 03, 2011 1804 words Read a sample
David is a good father, but made a mistake with his wife (now ex). She holds all the cards it appears, and wants David gone from their lives, regardless of how Becca feels about it. But he finds a way to see his daughter that she cannot prevent. A short story to prove there are many ways to get to where you need to be, if you look beyond the obvious.
Intrusion by Ash Stirling Intrusion by Ash Stirling Sep. 22, 2011 1804 words Read a sample
A young hacker enters the virtual world to risk a run at a mysterious databank and gets more than she bargains for. Intrusion is the first episode in the Braeden Wolf Short Story collection.
The Baker's Secret by Kevinette H. Considine The Baker's Secret by Kevinette H. Considine Nov. 03, 2010 1804 words Read a sample
Priscilla Connolly had made only one final request as she lay dying. Now her family had wished they listened. No one ever really takes their secrets to the grave with them! 1,800 words
Stranger on a Train by Rochel Baron Stranger on a Train by Rochel Baron April 30, 2012 1803 words Read a sample
The first story in Rochel Baron's Stranger series! Stranger on a Train follows a woman riding the rails late at night waiting for another to board. When the wheels of the train finally screech to a hault, the tall stranger that enters the car gets more then he bargains for! An erotic rollercoaster! Rochel's style is elegant and witty!
Athens:EPISODE 2 by K.O.Reuben Athens:EPISODE 2 by K.O.Reuben April 20, 2012 1803 words Read a sample
One train. Half a code. An unknown amount of spies and assassins on board. Maximum carnage.
A Night Meeting by T. A. Staver A Night Meeting by T. A. Staver Dec. 28, 2011 1803 words Read a sample
Have you ever met a vampire? What would it be like? Here is one version.
The Will to Kill by Kelly Duncan The Will to Kill by Kelly Duncan Feb. 16, 2011 1802 words Read a sample
A honeymoon gone bad… The newlyweds, Bill and Caroline Jones are on the perfect honeymoon. Their cottage is in a secluded and romantic spot, far away from the hustle and bustle, that ensures they are not disturbed. But it also ensures that no one can hear gunshots… Revenge is truly the only answer.
Breakthrough by Tom Morris Breakthrough by Tom Morris April 23, 2012 1801 words Read a sample
Scientists attempting to make a breakthrough into other dimensions were blissfully unaware that a door acts in both directions.
Autumn Leaves by Phil Dumas Autumn Leaves by Phil Dumas Nov. 23, 2011 1800 words Read a sample
Tissues at the ready.
The Lost Children Of Hendon Street by Jaco Louw The Lost Children Of Hendon Street by Jaco Louw Dec. 22, 2011 1800 words Read a sample
In the dark night, the last building on Hendon Street, you can hear screams, not the screams of children, but those of adults. No one has ever witnessed what happens inside, and they want it that way
Forgotten Forest of the Innocent by Violet Yates Forgotten Forest of the Innocent by Violet Yates May 21, 2011 1799 words Read a sample
I wrote this short story while in college as an English Undergrad, as a way to escape from the drudgery of research papers and text books. I had an idea: what if the world of fantasy and reality were to intersect? What if, say, a fairy found a telephone ringing in the forest? What would technology mean to the people who populated the fantasy world? Voila: Forgotten Forest of the Innocent was born.
De hondjes van Etretat by Adriaan van Garde De hondjes van Etretat by Adriaan van Garde Feb. 14, 2012 1799 words Read a sample
Een leraar Geschiedenis vertelt een persoonlijk getint verhaal dat zijn 6-vwo klas zwaar op de maag blijkt te liggen.
Seline and the Bank Robber by Eric McFarlane Seline and the Bank Robber by Eric McFarlane May 18, 2011 1799 words Read a sample
A dramatic tale of a bank robbery foiled by a brave heroine. Err... that's another story, not this one.
Duck-N-Cover by Adelaye Hearst Duck-N-Cover by Adelaye Hearst Jan. 13, 2012 1798 words Read a sample
Why do men spend so much time in the Bathroom? Using humor the auther creates a fictional blog about a man who uses his bathroom for everything except going to the bathroom. This is a very short story. It comprises about 1600 words.
Office Politics by Third Flatiron Publishing Office Politics by Third Flatiron Publishing Feb. 02, 2012 1798 words Read a sample
Office Politics is a ghost story about a worker who was terminated prematurely. Will anyone ever know she was murdered?
Encounter in a Small Old Cemetery by Lenny Everson Encounter in a Small Old Cemetery by Lenny Everson April 22, 2011 1797 words Read a sample
A poem about a man visiting a small graveyard and coming away with more questions than answers
Giuliana and the Giant (Snippets) by David Elvar Giuliana and the Giant (Snippets) by David Elvar Dec. 19, 2009 1797 words Read a sample
Ever wondered what causes the ground to quake and buildings to shake and the sudden rumble of thunder? Could be you have a giant living near you, a giant with terrible table manners...
Matilda and Her Magic Hat / Matilda Y Su Sombrero Magico by Luz Ortiz Matilda and Her Magic Hat / Matilda Y Su Sombrero Magico by Luz Ortiz Nov. 02, 2011 1797 words Read a sample
Is Matilda's new hat really magic? Read on to find out all the places Matilda visits when she puts the hat on her head!
Sympathy for the master by Tanner Publishing Sympathy for the master by Tanner Publishing Aug. 08, 2011 1797 words Read a sample
A satirical look at master and slave
Life in the shadows. by Mel Life in the shadows. by Mel April 21, 2012 1797 words Read a sample
Lexi is popular and pretty. She is rivles with a girl she has known her entire life, she stole Lexi's best friend, and boyfriend 3 years ago. Lexi walks home with her new best friend Jazz, she spots a paranormal accurence and follows it into the woods. She hits her head and finally wakes up in a parallell univerce. She is the only person left.
Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 06, 2012 1796 words Read a sample
A group of teenagers engage in strange mysteries that lead to turmoil amongst the townsfolk in their small town.
Fulton Ridely by Nick ross Fulton Ridely by Nick ross Jan. 19, 2011 1796 words Read a sample
A story about a young man growing up in a town after a nuclear fallout
The Adventures of Tomy and Jon: #1 Horse'n Around by Jay Myers The Adventures of Tomy and Jon: #1 Horse'n Around by Jay Myers Sep. 07, 2011 1795 words Read a sample
If you have a rough-ride’n lil’ guy or gal who enjoys shoot’n, toot’n, and non-citified creatures, start’em on a Wild West fairy tale. The Adventures of Tomy and Jon is a series of short children’s stories chronicling the lives of the Levi family, during the westward expansion.
Surf's Up by Nandi Berry Surf's Up by Nandi Berry Nov. 30, 2011 1795 words Read a sample
A woman fantasies about the hunky surfer sneaking on to her private beach. When she finally confronts him the sand flies.
Reckless Prudence by Josephine Kent Reckless Prudence by Josephine Kent March 16, 2011 1795 words Read a sample
Margo is tired of Kellie's refusal to become romantically involved with someone, even temporarily. In order to help her friend live a more fulfilled life, she arranges for a girl's night at a trendy restaurant. When Margo arrives nearly an hour late, she finds Kellie with a glass in her hand and a gleam in her eye.
Alchemical Texts by Bruce Boston Alchemical Texts by Bruce Boston Dec. 06, 2011 1794 words Read a sample
Chapbook of eight poems portraying the life of a medieval alchemist by SFPA Grandmaster Poet Bruce Boston. First published by Ocean View Books, 1985. The author’s second speculative poetry collection. Includes reprints from Asimov’s SF Magazine, Star*Line, and the legendary speculative poetry magazine Velocities.
Nurse Linda Villani and Her Love For Preston Cunningham by Robert Chapin Nurse Linda Villani and Her Love For Preston Cunningham by Robert Chapin Sep. 23, 2011 1793 words Read a sample
An excerpt from the novel by Robert A. Chapin "Orphans Of The Mourning". The main character is Preston Cunningham assigned to Vietnam as a top secret cryptographer, but is nothing more than a "scrounge". In this episode he has just been rescued. Beaten and bruised he is recovering from his ordeal at a POW hospital in South Vietnam. The exploits continue. He falls in love with his nurse.
Christmas Legends by Heather Hydrick Christmas Legends by Heather Hydrick Dec. 08, 2011 1793 words Read a sample
This book holds Christmas stories and legends from all through the years. Stories of birth, happiness, and tears. These stories we will treasure forever and always. As for all of you, Happy Holidays!
The old trucker by Mark Stewart The old trucker by Mark Stewart April 07, 2012 1792 words Read a sample
the old trucker is set in the outback of Australia and is a short story about the last run a truck driver does.
Real Lies by Liana Brooks Real Lies by Liana Brooks Oct. 13, 2011 1791 words Read a sample
Saturday morning's are meant for sleeping in, but a body found in La Jolla Cove changes all of that.
THE BEST COOK IN THE WORLD by Diane23 Cormack THE BEST COOK IN THE WORLD by Diane23 Cormack July 07, 2011 1791 words Read a sample
A woman's struggle to get back into the work force after years of being a mother and a house-wife.
The Black Dress & The Red Dress Two Twisted Tales by Garden Summerland The Black Dress & The Red Dress Two Twisted Tales by Garden Summerland Jan. 13, 2012 1791 words Read a sample
Two dark tales of passion, each involving a dress of a different color; one representing sin and the other a controlling lust. At the heart of each story is a woman who has in one way or another become a victim of a man she chose to love. And each one chooses a different way of dealing with these unfortunate circumstances. *Not for the faint of heart.*
Seline's Little Flutter by Eric McFarlane Seline's Little Flutter by Eric McFarlane Aug. 03, 2011 1790 words Read a sample
Lot's of people win the lottery - so why not?
The Last Stop by T.J Dipple The Last Stop by T.J Dipple Feb. 22, 2012 1790 words Read a sample
Have you ever fallen asleep on a train and woken up forgetting where you were or what you were doing? Mike has done just that. Now he is on a journey he didn't plan to take and the conductor will tell him only one thing. His destination is The Last Stop.
Vacation by Shakito by Unbranded Press Vacation by Shakito by Unbranded Press Jan. 16, 2010 1789 words Sample 100%
Short vampire m/m romance.