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Life equal to death - Poems on life , death by Nikhil Parekh Life equal to death - Poems on life , death by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 278580 words Read a sample
This iss a 1200 pages poetry book . The enigmatic collection of poems explores and equates the boundless possibilities of life and death and delves into each intricate inexplicability of survival. Parekh's roving philosophical eye brings the unconquerable richness of life to the fore and yet at the same time explicitly highlights the veracity of 'death' as the absolute certainty of every existece
You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 1 ) - Poetry on Romance, divorce, friendship, lovers by Nikhil Parekh You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 1 ) - Poetry on Romance, divorce, friendship, lovers by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 261664 words Read a sample
The first part of this Poetry book is about 1000 pages long . Poems symbolizing the immortality of love and at times its fickleness. Parekh takes the reader through a paradise naturally embellished with the ingredients of eternal romance and its sporadic failures.
Indie Chicks: 25 Independent Women 25 Personal Stories by Cheryl Shireman Indie Chicks: 25 Independent Women 25 Personal Stories by Cheryl Shireman Feb. 15, 2012 253955 words Read a sample
This exciting anthology contains stories from twenty-five women from different parts of the world. Their ages differ, as do their backgrounds and locations, but one thing they have in common is a spirit of independence and a determination to not only succeed, but prevail. These stories will make you laugh, inspire you, and maybe even make you cry. Also sneak peeks into all of their novels!
The Meandering Mind - Creative Musings of 7th Graders by Jason Trinklein The Meandering Mind - Creative Musings of 7th Graders by Jason Trinklein June 01, 2011 150580 words Read a sample
Mr. Trinklein's 7th grade class creative stories compilation.
Imajin This! by Imajin Books 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.
1 God - Poems on God , Creator by Nikhil Parekh 1 God - Poems on God , Creator by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 135898 words Read a sample
"1 God" is a 522 pages Poetry Book . The compilation of poems depicts the Omniscient Creator in his unconquerable shapes and forms. Goes to irrefutably prove that there is just one Creator, you choose to call him by whatever name - and for everyone one of us till the time we live. This book is an earnest dedication to Almighty Lord.
Love versus Terrorism - Poems on Anti Terror , Peace , Love , Brotherhood by Nikhil Parekh Love versus Terrorism - Poems on Anti Terror , Peace , Love , Brotherhood by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 132373 words Read a sample
This is a 610 pages Poetry book . Love Versus Terrorism unconquerably depicts at each stage that no matter how wretched the wrath of terrorism has penetrated into the planet today--Love forever emerges victorious. Because God has created it as the most Omnipotent panacea for one and all humanity and the living kind .
You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 2 ) by Nikhil Parekh You die , I die - Love Poems ( Part 2 ) by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 128295 words Read a sample
The second part of this Poetry book is about 600 pages long . -> To browse this book in its entirety , please also visit the first part of this title here at Smashwords.com .
The Power of Black - Poems on Humanity, Social Cause, Poverty, Women empowerment by Nikhil Parekh The Power of Black - Poems on Humanity, Social Cause, Poverty, Women empowerment by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 125959 words Read a sample
This is a 500 pages Poetry book . The poet has earnestly believed that even the most inexplicable of sorrow can be projected as well as alleviated via the power of magical poetry. Wondrously implementing the same in this soothing compendium of poems - Parekh brings to the fore various evils lingering in the society and tries to cure them offering the balm of poetry.
Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 122380 words Read a sample
Still more short stories.
Savage Glen and Other Stories by Ron Sanders Savage Glen and Other Stories by Ron Sanders Dec. 14, 2010 102894 words Read a sample
A soul’s trove of stories. Twenty-nine of ’em, running the gamut from sci-fi to human interest. Horror, humor, philosophy, madness. And a special treat for all you cat lovers.
The Heart of Dog by Doranna Durgin The Heart of Dog by Doranna Durgin March 06, 2011 97205 words Read a sample
Award-winning author Doranna Durgin has over 30 published novels (MMPB, trade, and hardcover) and another 19 short pieces. Now her dog-themed stories are collected in THE HEART OF DOG, along with those by other award-winning authors, including Jeffrey Carver, Julie Czerneda, Tanya Huff, John Mierau, Fiona Patton, Jennifer Roberson, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, & John Zakour.
Semblances by S. P. Elledge Semblances by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 93187 words Read a sample
Even more short stories.
Night Strike by Rodney Mountain Night Strike by Rodney Mountain July 30, 2011 90574 words Read a sample
A compilation of thirteen short stories, featuring favorites like Mason Stone and the dynamic duo of Nick Jones and Corrie Albiston as well as one off shorts that date back to the earliest reaches of his writing. Now expanded with full notes and a proper table of contents.
The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall 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.
Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean May 16, 2012 87584 words Read a sample
Rusty Sledge is the smallest and the brightest kid in his class. For this, the other kids beat him up and bully him to the brink of suicide. He makes a sock full of pennies and levels the playing field, and his overgrown nemesis, Barry Buckley. Then he turns his weapon into a world-wide coal mining entity that he uses to go after corporate bullies and crush a ruthless coal cartel.A gripping story.
Hide and Seek - Rhyming and Non Rhyming Poems by Nikhil Parekh Hide and Seek - Rhyming and Non Rhyming Poems by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 84545 words Read a sample
This is a 610 pages Poetry book . Parekh's earliest collection of verse. Written in unparallelled fervor, this collection is a delectable blend of topics from 'love' to 'death', probing into countless infinitesimal aspects of existence which make a significant impact to it. The beauty of this compendium lies in its magical brevity at places and in the most mundane things of life around us .
Assemblage by S. P. Elledge Assemblage by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 83893 words Read a sample
Thirteen more short stories.
Dark Tidings: Volumes I & II by Gregory Marshall Smith Dark Tidings: Volumes I & II by Gregory Marshall Smith Aug. 14, 2011 83549 words Read a sample
An astronaut exploring a new world faces a terrible fate… a doctor with a revolutionary cure learns how far some will go to restrict progress… scammers in Africa get their just “desserts”… a man’s attempt to get out from under a crushing debt could cost him far more than money… how well do you truly know your neighbors… read these and other tales that will keep you awake at night.
For What It's Worth by Roberto Scarlato For What It's Worth by Roberto Scarlato Jan. 12, 2010 80826 words Read a sample
It began with a handful of objects and became the short story collection not to be missed. Come to a place where the infamous Glock Block is just around the corner. Where your former selves run wild and fires become invisible to the human eye. In an age of hit men, crooks, specters and average Joe's; everyone has a story to tell and nothing is what it seems.
Second Chance by Misty Reigenborn Second Chance by Misty Reigenborn July 21, 2011 79352 words Read a sample
Second chance contains five short stories about choices that are given to parents, both real and fantastical.
The Voyage: Edited by Chandani Lokuge & David Morley by Silkworms Ink Anthologies The Voyage: Edited by Chandani Lokuge & David Morley by Silkworms Ink Anthologies Aug. 24, 2011 75425 words Read a sample
The Voyage is an innovative new anthology of writing by staff and postgraduates from both Monash in Australia and Warwick in England. It includes, poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, drama and most other forms of creativity you might imagine. We were happy for our contributors to write on any theme but we think that the core of the book is what it means to journey.
The Games Men Play by Joe Schwartz The Games Men Play by Joe Schwartz Sep. 21, 2011 75188 words Read a sample
In ‘The Games Men Play’ Joe Schwartz has combined twenty-one short stories that will take the reader on a haunting journey through the darkest St. Louis streets to its most rural counties. A terrific, fast paced storytelling style that never wastes a word, his work constantly entertains and demands to be read.
Ensemble by S. P. Elledge Ensemble by S. P. Elledge Feb. 01, 2009 68745 words Read a sample
Thirteen short stories.
Plato's Cave During the Slicer Wars and other short stories by Terri Kouba Plato's Cave During the Slicer Wars and other short stories by Terri Kouba March 05, 2011 66384 words Read a sample
During the darkest days of the Slicer Wars will the Allegory of Plato's Cave be enough to save all of mankind?
Pumpkin Jack Skull and Other Tales of Terror by Jacob M. Drake Pumpkin Jack Skull and Other Tales of Terror by Jacob M. Drake Feb. 27, 2010 63691 words Read a sample
A teenage boy discovers more on Halloween than he bargained for. A child realizes his mother is a powerful witch. A hero comes to understand the truth of what lies within him. Seven tales of terror fill the pages of this collection of short stories of the supernatural. Be prepared to have your spine chilled and your stomach churned. Not for the squeamish.
24:01 One Minute After by Eric Diehl 24:01 One Minute After by Eric Diehl Jan. 13, 2012 62263 words Read a sample
An anthology of horror, science fiction and fantasy short stories, some dark and some light but all challenging the bounds of your imagination. You will begin with an experiment in nano-biotechnology gone very wrong, end with an alternate reality on Olde Aearth, and in between experience everything from dragons and wizards to a hurricane and misadventures in space!
Past The Patch by Brian Fatah Steele Past The Patch by Brian Fatah Steele Oct. 10, 2011 62252 words Read a sample
Halloween - a holiday that evokes so much. We’ll dig deeper into a celebration now known for masks, candy and pumpkins while immersing ourselves in this anthology. Here, we’ll go past the patch and discover what tales lurk on the other side.
Joe's Black T-Shirt by Joe Schwartz Joe's Black T-Shirt by Joe Schwartz Nov. 18, 2011 61917 words Read a sample
St. Louis is an amazing city where elitists, idealists, and pacifists co-exist with the disenfranchised, the amoral, and the secretly racist. Ignored, except by the brave who decide to live here or the damned with no other choice, come thirteen stories that prove there is nowhere in the world like it.
Ruin and Resolve: Pinoy SF for Charity by Rocket Kapre Charity (Red Cross) Ruin and Resolve: Pinoy SF for Charity by Rocket Kapre Charity (Red Cross) Dec. 27, 2009 61899 words Read a sample
On December 16-17, typhoon devastated the South, particularly Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. As a response, we are once again releasing our “Ruin and Resolve” for free, to promote awareness of the urgent needs of our brethren, and to provide some small reward for those who do choose to donate. You can view information here: cdocity.com/ or www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow
Alien Aberrations by Stephen Pastore Alien Aberrations by Stephen Pastore March 09, 2011 61480 words Read a sample
From the cute and cuddly to the giant and hideous, aliens have different motivations for making contact. Sometimes inquisitive, sometimes defensive, and sometimes, unfortunately for us, aggressive, these other-worldly visitors have agendas we can only begin to uncover. Join some of today's most imaginative writers as they show us just what happens when we encounter these strange beings.
Aquasynthesis by Grace Bridges Aquasynthesis by Grace Bridges July 28, 2011 61172 words Read a sample
aqua (n) - water, used in compound names, or substances in water. synthesis (n) - The combining of elements into a unified entity. aquasynthesis (n) - a combining of worlds within a pool of water; an anthology of short stories from Splashdown authors: Fred Warren, Caprice Hokstad, P.A. Baines, Adam Graham, R.L. Copple, Travis Perry, Mike Lynch, Keven Newsome, Kat Heckenbach and Ryan Grabow
Imaginary Friends by Yolanda Jackson Imaginary Friends by Yolanda Jackson May 06, 2009 59288 words Read a sample
Everyone has or had an Imaginary Friend in their lives one time or another,But what did yours tell you to do? Does yours tell you to cheat,kill,or destroy? or do they simply talk to you at night? Many are affarid to answer these questions, but if one choose to ignore them, sometimes they can become so real,They will surely over power your mind and every rational thought you ever ha
The Womb - Poems on Mother , Father , Children , Parenthood by Nikhil Parekh The Womb - Poems on Mother , Father , Children , Parenthood by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 59152 words Read a sample
This is a 250 pages Poetry book . A flurry of poetic concoctions dedicated to the ever-pervading woman and mother. Profoundly saluting her love, compassion and resolute grit as she evolves a diminutive infant into a powerhouse of talent, into a complete individual. The poems in the collection are humble salutations to the essence of Parenthood.
Midnight Gates by Richard Corwin Midnight Gates by Richard Corwin May 02, 2010 59007 words Read a sample
Midnight Gates is a 2007 USA Book News Award winning collection of short stories. “Another Corwin in Print and I’m glad you write so well. I wish I had written this book.” Norman Corwin, poet laureate, screenwriter, educator, essayist, author
MORSELS Twisted Tales of Life and Death Vol. 1 by Kelvin Wade MORSELS Twisted Tales of Life and Death Vol. 1 by Kelvin Wade Dec. 11, 2011 54575 words Read a sample
What if you made a rash decision right before the calvary arrives? Imagine a vampire that hates the taste of blood. What if a murdered battered woman decided to fight back? Ever seen a human zoo? Pssst...cows can fly. What would you give in exchange for your dreams coming true? What if that derelict on the bus is God? Morsels serves up fifteen twisted original tales that you won't soon forget.
Off The Edge by Rahul Sharma Off The Edge by Rahul Sharma April 26, 2011 53787 words Read a sample
A collection of assorted Short Stories by an Indian Teenager
C4 Issue 2: Fall 2011 by Chamber Four C4 Issue 2: Fall 2011 by Chamber Four Oct. 13, 2011 50442 words Read a sample
This second issue of ChamberFour.com's future award-winning literary magazine, C4, features more all-new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by talented writers from around the globe. DRM-free and always free to download.
The Glassheart Chronicles by Courtney Cole The Glassheart Chronicles by Courtney Cole Sep. 23, 2011 49317 words Read a sample
The Glassheart Chronicles is a short story anthology written by a talented cast of Paranormal YA authors: Fisher Amelie, J.L. Bryan, Courtney Cole, Wren Emerson, Amy Maurer-Jones, Tiffany King, Nicole Williams
Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Autumn 2012 by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT Autumn 2012 by Narrator Magazine Feb. 28, 2012 49001 words Read a sample
This is the second edition of the regional creative writing competition, Narrator Magazine NSW/ACT. First prize $1,000 each quarter. For more information, or to enter the competition, please visit the Narrator Magazine website.
The Holiday Collection by Indie Eclective The Holiday Collection by Indie Eclective Nov. 06, 2011 47689 words Read a sample
“The Holiday Collection” is the second anthology of short stories from the Indie Eclective: A group of nine authors crossing genres. These holiday-themed stories range from serious to humorous, and all express the sentiments of the season in their own “Eclective” way.
The 2010 Jersey Devil Press Anthology by Eirik Gumeny The 2010 Jersey Devil Press Anthology by Eirik Gumeny March 04, 2011 47250 words Read a sample
A collection of twenty short stories, rife with Jersey attitude, dark humor, and zombies and werebears and unicorns, oh my! Featuring fiction by Mike Sweeney, yt sumner, M.R. Lang, Gavin Broom, and more, the 2010 Jersey Devil Press Anthology is without a doubt the single greatest collection of stories written by multiple authors released by Jersey Devil Press so far!
Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands by Narrator Magazine 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.
Strange Tales by Tim Tracer Strange Tales by Tim Tracer June 07, 2011 45878 words Sample 20%
Dark and light, long and short, brooding and whimsical – there's a lot of variety in Tim Tracer's debut collection, but the stories have at least two things in common. They're delightfully entertaining. And they're very strange. If you're a reader looking for both, you'll find them in abundance in these ten provocative tales.
Endlessly by C.V. Hunt Endlessly by C.V. Hunt April 15, 2011 45818 words Sample 10%
When Ashley walks into a shop run by the vampire, Verloren, they both get the surprise of their lives. Ash is about to learn that she’s not just another pretty young woman, while Verloren is astonished to find himself falling in love. But how can a vampire love a human? And what if the human isn’t as human as she seems?
An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 by Justin Van Winkle 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.
Salt and Pepper Short Stories and Poems by Susan Sowerby Salt and Pepper Short Stories and Poems by Susan Sowerby April 08, 2012 45515 words Read a sample
Short Stories and poems. Humor ,young adult, ghost, romance, and thriller, these range across various genres. Salt 'n Pepper provides tasty reading snacks when there is no time for a full meal.
Beyond The Truth by Bobby A. Troutt Beyond The Truth by Bobby A. Troutt June 29, 2011 44830 words Read a sample
BEYOND THE TRUTH is a collection of favorite enriching stories of a variety that will enhance your reading with unforgettable feelings. The truth is always there, but when we look a little further sometimes we find more of the unseen, hidden pieces of secrets that may be overlooked. That may say more about the truth that could twist your thought another way.
The Suffering of Being Kafka by Sam Vaknin The Suffering of Being Kafka by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 44532 words Read a sample
A second volume of short stories and poetry translated from the Hebrew.
S.T.E.V.Y.M and Other Stories by Colin Henpets S.T.E.V.Y.M and Other Stories by Colin Henpets Sep. 10, 2011 44212 words Read a sample
A collection of unrelated short stories beginning with the sci-fi novella 'S.T.E.V.Y.M' Janine's family live in Malta. When her parents realise that their doubles, the neighbours, are out to kill and replace them, Janine finds herself thrown into a world of spies and virtual reality, as her body movements are mapped into a highly advanced military artificial intelligence.