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"A Murder in Harlem"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 14, 2011	5510 words	Read a sample
The first short mystery story in the continuing saga of amateur detective Miriam Obadah, a woman from Ghana who lives in Harlem with her husband, Kofi, and co-wife, Nana. Download the anthology for other good reads. Five of the 11 stories in the anthology appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
"Civil Disobedience"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 01, 2011	4988 words	Read a sample
When a man is found dead at his doorstep on the edge of Walden Pond, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau follows his highly developed moral compass to track down the killer. A short story by an Edgar short story winner.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character	by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011	5672 words	Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 character-driven flash stories by J. Timothy King.
"Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever"	by G Miki Hayden Nov. 08, 2011	2701 words	Read a sample
This story is based on the premise that a blood test mandated for U.S. citizens at age 40 will predict the time frame and cause of their eventual deaths. The author is an Edgar short story winner published in speculative and mystery genres among others.
"Ghost On the High Seas"	by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010	1866 words	Read a sample
Charles Lambert, an orphan of the warf, hires on as a deckhand to "The Valiant Lady", captained by Darcell Covington. Charles experiences adventures he never dreamed possible, and when a terrible storm tosses the ship around, Charles is caught up in the ropes.
"Jesus Lives"	by Amy Richie Nov. 29, 2010	570 words	Read a sample
In the midst of grief and life's hardest moments, Jesus still calls to one man. Will he answer?
"Mandolins Song"	by Reuben Weber Oct. 25, 2010	127 words	Read a sample
My poem highly suitable for Halloween; in fact, the original concept for "Mandolins Song" was conceived on Samhain.
"Nana, I'll always love you"	by Taryn Leonard Jan. 15, 2011	2252 words	Read a sample
â€˜Nana Iâ€™ll always love youâ€™ is a story aimed at 5-9 year olds. For George there are few things in life more important than Nana and drawing. Then one day he finds out that sheâ€™s dying. Devastated by his sudden loss George finally remembers the promise he made to her to carry on drawingâ€¦
"Outer Adventures" Preview	by Nigel Andres Jan. 22, 2012	1733 words	Read a sample
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"Pine" and 7 Other Short Romances	by J. Timothy King March 07, 2011	6282 words	Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 short-short romance stories by J. Timothy King.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short	by Mia Wang March 09, 2011	1585 words	Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
"Shall We Dance?"	by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010	1849 words	Read a sample
Young Prince Fallon is murdered the night of his inaugural ball . Many young women are invited to the palace to attend a celebration for Fallon's younger brother and to try to bring a semblance of happiness to the royal family. Rachelle's encounter with the dead prince starts a romance of a ghostly nature.
"Where Is She Now?"	by R. C. Drake Nov. 13, 2011	18184 words	Read a sample
Murder has been commited, and the wrong person has been accused of the horrific deed. Not enough proof allows the accused to go free, but the killer is still out there. The death is a heavy burden to carry, an impossible burden. The case must be solved before peace can be had within this family. The killer will strike again, but who will be the next target?
#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness	by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 27, 2011	91473 words	Read a sample
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to live in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life. Kimberly Griffin, a Life Closer (legal assassin)...
#Beach	by Random Human March 29, 2010	2378 words	Read a sample
AI clones of his personality allow Tristan to keep in constant contact with his friends and fans without the hassle of being aware of their existence. But when one of them messes up, he's finds that it's his own existence that's in question...
#VSS Anthology Volume 01	by Made in DNA May 12, 2010	5100 words	Read a sample
Everyday hundreds of 140-character (or less) stories are posted to Twitter. This is a collection of just a few. # is a hashtagâ€”an identifying markerâ€”allowing users on social networking services to separate out and/or convey certain messages to other users utilizing the same markers. 'VSS' stands for 'very short story'. The #VSS Anthology contains over 150 stories by 37 authors.
'Awkward, Betrayal, I and The One'	by Rachael Payne June 23, 2011	3372 words	Read a sample
Four pieces of Flash fiction about romance, love, mystery and being betrayed. Great for a quick read!
'Cream Mac'	by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011	1004 words	Read a sample
A short story by romantic comedy writer, Sue Welfare, exploring how two strangers' worlds become entangled after one of them dies.
'Cream Mac'	by Sue Welfare Nov. 03, 2011	1004 words	Read a sample
A short story by romantic comedy writer, Sue Welfare, exploring how two strangers' worlds become entangled after one of them dies.
'Death by Metaphors'	by Steph 'Vixey' Acaster May 02, 2011	406 words	Read a sample
A single long poem, I'll leave to the reader's interpretation.
'I want ice cream!' (Snippets)	by David Elvar April 21, 2011	1011 words	Read a sample
Sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing...
'Til We Meet Again (Paranormal Erotic Novelette)	by Stacey Kennedy April 30, 2011	13159 words	Read a sample
Destiny has brought together one yearning ghost and the woman meant to save him.
'Twas the Chihuahua Before Christmas	by Esri Allbritten Dec. 05, 2011	7443 words	Read a sample
Charlotte Baskerville, designer of small dog clothing, is asked if her Russian dog trainer will play Santa at the last minute. As she struggles to get him ready, an elf costume and other Chihuahua couture disappear from her workshop. This is a stand-alone story that features characters from the full-length mystery, 'Chihuahua of the Baskervilles,' published by St. Martin's Press.
'Twas the Night Before Solstice (Southern Oregon Style)	by Celeste Drolle Dec. 09, 2011	890 words	Read a sample
A rollicking spoof on the old chestnut "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (aka "Twas the Night Before Christmas") by Clement C Moore. Join a rural-dwelling marijuana farmer and his family as their speeded-up distributor arrives in a Jeep pulled by eight snarling pit bulls. Chuckle as the scrawny fellow tumbles down the stovepipe to do business while the ol' lady and the chilluns snore. (18+ please).
(I Blame) the Mute Button of the Mutton	by Zoe E. Whitten Dec. 23, 2011	6275 words	Read a sample
What follows is the confession of the world's dumbest criminal as he explain why he felt the need to try and keep a woman in a pit despite living in an upstairs apartment. This is a free short story which was written on request, but which the publisher no longer wants. I'm giving it away to express my gratitude to folks for reading my other stories.
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(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour	by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010	1777 words	Read a sample
Whilst writing the lavish collection of Farewell Poems the young poet lost his sense of space and time. These are 10 of those poems that he simply couldn't cram into the final official cut, but what good would they do rotting away in some corner? So, enjoy.
.... And There Were Cracks ...	by Alice B. Frieh June 14, 2011	17560 words	Read a sample
Sex drugs and motorbikes, a veil of power to hide behind. Physically and mentally abused as a three year old, Josie, used the only tool at her disposal - to block the memory, to forget. A teenage pregnancy, an abortion - the veneer had to crack. Memories came bubbling up.
...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1)	by Glitch Michaels June 13, 2011	7906 words	Read a sample
The first book in the series follows Glitch a Young time fur and the last of his kind... or is he? Follow Glitch and his friends as he fights his so called dead brother Paradox.
03:08	by Putra Perdana June 23, 2011	14 words	Read a sample
In every person's life there is a phase in which they are tired. Even for a second in a day, a week, a month, a year or even a lifetime. This is the musings of someone caght in that phase
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.
1,000 Miles of Hope	by Elizabeth Agiantritis May 17, 2010	1852 words	Read a sample
The is the first short story I have ever written. In general I only write poetry, but the tittle "1,000 Miles of Hope" just popped into my mind and I felt it belonged to a short story instead of a poem. This story is about a young woman who has broken-up with her boyfriend for his own good, but has regretted the decision.
100 Demented, Stupid, and Weird Haikus That Make No Sense.	by C.V. Hunt June 13, 2011	1645 words	Read a sample
The following poems are the malevolent and maniacal ramblings of a twisted writerâ€™s mind. Welcome to the world of C.V. Hunt.
101 Degrees Fahrenheit	by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009	5945 words	Read a sample
On the hottest day of the summer Kathy Robert's airconditoner breaks at her barber shop, Great Headz, and she still has one more customer. It's hot and sticky, but he's not going anywhere. And he wants more than a trim.
101 Drabble Prompts	by Kurt Frazier Oct. 18, 2011	970 words	Read a sample
Where do you turn when you need an idea for a drabble or short story. Look in 101 Drabble Prompts.
101 Tips for Traveling with a Vampire	by Joleene Naylor April 30, 2010	9359 words	Read a sample
101 Tips for Traveling with a Vampire is just that: a list of tips for traveling with a vampire. Some are useful even if you aren't traveling with the undead. It's not a novel. It's not a short story. But, if you're looking for a quick chuckle and to get a sneak peek at book 4 in the Amaranthine series, then give it a shot.
12 Days 2010	by Jim Bronyaur Jan. 05, 2011	41645 words	Read a sample
anthology featuring stories based on the twelve days of christmas song! (24 stories from 24 different authors!)
13 Angry Women	by Jacqueline Collin Jan. 22, 2012	5342 words	Read a sample
13 Angry Women is the story of a group of women who travel across a country looking for human traffickers and trying to make things right. The book takes a difficult look at the issues associated with trafficking through the eyes of several women whose lives have been touched or destroyed by the problem. Each Chapter is the voice of a different woman.
13 Broken Nightlights	by Barry Napier Sep. 28, 2011	45030 words	Read a sample
13 Broken Nightlights is a collection of thirteen short stories by Barry Napier, all published in print or online publications over the past four years. The stories included in the collection walk the fragile line between horror and supernatural fiction, often merging the two voids as one.
131 Days: Leeches	by Keith C. Blackmore Nov. 28, 2011	6745 words	Read a sample
Taken from the Sunjan-Nordish front, Clades is a Sunjin soldier offered an opportunity to escape that battlefield hell. Become a pit fighter, and fight in the gladiator games of Sunja's Pit. There is just one problem, however... "131 Days: Leeches" is a Short Story of approx.
17 Stories About the End of the World	by Luc Reid April 13, 2011	7229 words	Read a sample
17 short (sometimes very, very short) stories about the end of the world, by gods, war, pollution, alien invasion, robot insurrection, and passing away gently when time has run out. Writers of the Future winner Luc Reid offers the human side of the end of the world--even when there are no humans involved.
1986: Gracie and Mike	by Stacey Wallace Benefiel July 25, 2010	1864 words	Read a sample
Before she became Grace Wells, Gracie Loughlin was just an ordinary girl in love with her boyfriend, Mike Adams.
1A	by Jordan Morris Sep. 12, 2011	3104 words	Read a sample
On her flight to Sydney, Pandora Peterson finds herself stuck next to Nick Vicars - a chauvinist radio shock jock with too much hair wax and a cheap white suit. A modern retelling of the myth of Icarus for everyone whoâ€™s ever tried to fly.
1\| The Daughter	by Becky Miller April 22, 2009	16487 words	Read a sample
Rose is a hard working London city girl of about nineteen. A time traveller who calls himself the Doctor saves Roses life and stops aliens from invading London city. From that day on Rose travels through time and space with him in a space ship shaped like a 1960's police box. The Daughter is the first book in the Doctor Who fan-fiction series by Becky Miller called 'Tales from the Blue Box'.
2 Kingdoms: Invasion	by Harry H. Hawkins, III June 25, 2011	2133 words	Read a sample
40 years before the Great War an invasion force has arrived on the peaceful planet of Munir with the intent of usurping power from the followers of the Ancient of Days. Before the battle started on Ranis, the real war was waged in the forest of Nira in 2 Kingdoms: Invasion
2/4 Cavalry: Oh Do Me A Favor?	by Eric Johnson Dec. 21, 2010	5170 words	Read a sample
This is a story taken from Another Day In Paradise (which you can find on here) and is a teaser only but a good short story I think...
200+ Mulla Nasrudin Stories and Jokes	by Rodney Ohebsion Sep. 17, 2011	22300 words	Read a sample
Mulla Nasrudin is the starring character in a vast number of amusing tales told in regions all over the world, particularly in countries in or near the Middle East. Each tale depicts Nasrudin in a different situation, and through his viewpoint they humorously reveal commentary and lessons on various life themes.
2011 Children Action Comics Special	by Twinkie Artcat July 07, 2011	267 words	Read a sample
2011 Children Action Comics Special is a collection of 32 600x800 pixels action comics strips for children and people of all ages. No words, just sound effect, action and reaction that might or might not happen in our daily life. This is a free edition to promote Children Action Comics!
2012	by Ted Stetson Jan. 19, 2011	773 words	Read a sample
It's the last day of Earth or is it.
2012	by Massimo Bolognino Nov. 01, 2011	1018 words	Read a sample
Eventi straordinari hanno portato alla formazione dei grandi blocchi che governano, non senza tensioni interne, il delicato equilibrio che si Ã¨ venuto a creare nel mondo. Cosa succederÃ a questo precario equilibrio tra le grandi unioni durante l'anno 2012?

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