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17 hours by Ainsley bargaine 17 hours by Ainsley bargaine March 27, 2012 3023 words Read a sample
Juliana has two best friends: Sarah, and McKenzie. But when Sarah is kidnapped right before her eyes, she and McKenzie decide to go "save" her. In this novel, Juliana will have to use her brains, and remeber loyalty. If all goes well- Sarah will be back, kidnappers in jail, and they're all alive. If NOT, should Juliana just have let the police "deal" with it. Find out- and read the book!
17 Stories About the End of the World by Luc Reid 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.
18 Dead by SM Johnson 18 Dead by SM Johnson April 14, 2012 7170 words Read a sample
A Killer is a killer is a killer - right? Especially if he smiled...
1| The Daughter by Becky Miller 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, 2 Kingdoms: Invasion by Harry H. Hawkins, 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 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...
20 Cent by Lika Yorden 20 Cent by Lika Yorden May 25, 2012 823 words Read a sample
Kostenlose Kurzgeschichte Vera begegnet einem Mann, der Passanten wegen 20 Cent anbettelt. Sie beobachtet ihn, ihre Gedanken entwickeln sich mehr und mehr zu sinnlichen Fantasien.
200+ Mulla Nasrudin Stories and Jokes by Rodney Ohebsion 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 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 Massimo Bolognino 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 è venuto a creare nel mondo. Cosa succederà a questo precario equilibrio tra le grandi unioni durante l'anno 2012?
2012 by Ted Stetson 2012 by Ted Stetson Jan. 19, 2011 773 words Read a sample
It's the last day of Earth or is it.
2012 : Eta - Proof of Alien Contact by W. Blake Heitzman 2012 : Eta - Proof of Alien Contact by W. Blake Heitzman Jan. 18, 2012 33887 words Read a sample
2012:ETA begins with "The Math of Alien Contact", an essay that uses recent Kepler Mission data to show that aliens must know about Earth. It follows with five sci-fi stories of aliens who walk among us and become involved in our everyday lives. Version 4 has been fully edited.
2012 The Eye of The Universe by Florence Witkop 2012 The Eye of The Universe by Florence Witkop March 15, 2012 6602 words Read a sample
The world will end in December, 2012, unless two lovers agree to be separated for eternity. This quick read of a little less than 7,000 words by veteran romance writer Florence Witkop deals with what happens when one of those lovers learns the terms... and refuses to abide by them.
2012 The Secret Teachings of the Next Door Neighbour by Frauke and Simon Lewer 2012 The Secret Teachings of the Next Door Neighbour by Frauke and Simon Lewer May 10, 2011 70729 words Read a sample
Elodie has spent her entire life preparing for this moment .... Winter Solstice 2012. But when secret agents arrive at her door she is forced to entrust the mission to her clueless neighbour Paul. In the midst of a marital crisis and hopelessly infatuated with Elodie, he has no idea that he's about to become the most wanted man in Europe.
2012: Winter Harvest by Linda Andrews 2012: Winter Harvest by Linda Andrews Oct. 23, 2011 6683 words Read a sample
Winter 2012: The harvest of humans reaches its peak.
2066 by Peter A. Brandt 2066 by Peter A. Brandt March 10, 2012 68941 words Sample 25%
Simon Camp was never thrilled about living underground during this ice age but when the old shaman came to town and instructed him to take a journey on the earth's surface to find his daughter, Simon knew his life would change forever.
2073 by Eileen Young 2073 by Eileen Young March 04, 2010 1249 words Read a sample
Colonizing space and the aliens who want us as cheap labor.
2088 by Peter Rehard 2088 by Peter Rehard July 02, 2011 90196 words Read a sample
(Further edited version) "2088" is the story of John, a man living in the metropolis South Dakota City, and his trial of existing among a capitalistic world. Fired from his job, things for John fall apart upon meeting a misfit named Logan. He finds himself on the run, wanted by the government. The choices he will make not only determine his fate, but what kind of man he becomes
21 December 2012 - The Calendar Beckons by Larry Edward Hunt 21 December 2012 - The Calendar Beckons by Larry Edward Hunt June 07, 2011 45826 words Read a sample
The Scarburg family continues their adventures that began in the original exploits of The P.H.O.T.O - The Search and the follow-on The P.H.O.T.O. - The Saga Continues. Now they must use information gleaned to unravel the mystery of the date - 21 December 2012 and its effect on mankind.
21 Poems for Love, Weddings, and Anniversaries by Lenny Everson 21 Poems for Love, Weddings, and Anniversaries by Lenny Everson June 17, 2011 2548 words Read a sample
Some non-traditional poems for people in love.
21 Steps by O'Neil De Noux 21 Steps by O'Neil De Noux June 10, 2011 5577 words Read a sample
The hardest part of committing a murder is getting away with it, especially when the case is assigned to a detective who is a relentless pursuer, a half-Cajun, half-Sioux investigator at the top of his game. The body of an elderly woman is discovered stuffed into her closet in her uptown mansion. Initial investigating officers find no leads, no suspects.
22 Facets of my Father by Rik Roots 22 Facets of my Father by Rik Roots Aug. 04, 2011 4222 words Read a sample
A set of 22 poems investigating the relationship between a son and his father.
22 Παραμύθια by Ερρίκος Καλύβας 22 Παραμύθια by Ερρίκος Καλύβας July 22, 2011 14821 words Read a sample
22 παραμυθάκια για μικρά και μεγαλύτερα παιδάκια. Το κάθε ένα γεννήθηκε αυθόρμητα κάποιο βράδυ που οι κορούλες μου ζητούσαν να τους πω ένα καινούργιο παραμύθι. Τους τα αφιερώνω με πολύ αγάπη.
24/7 No Overtime Pay by Rebecca Rose Taylor 24/7 No Overtime Pay by Rebecca Rose Taylor Jan. 02, 2011 1123 words Read a sample
This short story is about a woman and her son who visit family at a sheep farm.
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!
25 Year Old Crisis by Ana Garay 25 Year Old Crisis by Ana Garay Dec. 02, 2011 6305 words Read a sample
Everyone talks about the famous "middle age" crisis, but what about the 25-year-old crisis?! Not so long ago Claire was a self-confident person, in a long-term relationship and with prospects of a successful career as interpreter for the UN. And now... she can't even get the discount for the "youths" at the cinema! As her world crumbles around her, will Claire find something to hold on to?
2nd Is The First Loser by L. J. Martin 2nd Is The First Loser by L. J. Martin May 08, 2012 8337 words Read a sample
"Either I kill him, or this is my last day on earth." So begins this short story. When bounty hunter/gambler Adam wins big from a Mafioso boss, he risks losing his life.
2| Mirror mirror by Becky Miller 2| Mirror mirror by Becky Miller April 22, 2009 11399 words Read a sample
Europe isn’t always the most exciting place in the universe, especially in the nineteen fifties, but when sightseeing with the Doctor something’s always about to happen… When innocent people seemingly at random start disappearing around him, the Doctor must take action. Is he strong enough to face the one responsible? Will he ever be able to look at himself in the mirror?
3 by Moxie Mezcal 3 by Moxie Mezcal March 31, 2010 21959 words Read a sample
An obsessive porn store clerk finds herself plunged into an old fashioned whodunnit. A group of four teenage friends wait for the world to end. A desperate journalist tries to explain why he is guilty of an elaborate hoax... and how his lies might be coming true. Three short stories about identity, addiction, guilt, and redemption: Home Movie | 1999 | Fake
3 + 3 by Michael Summers 3 + 3 by Michael Summers March 18, 2012 5114 words Read a sample
3 + 3 is an edgy tale of chance based around Theo, who we find with a gun to his head and a finger on the trigger. As the story progresses, Theo’s extraordinary history unfolds; a history that has been subtly leading up to this life or death moment without him knowing. Luck has a peculiar fate in store for this unlikely hero, and the number six has something to do with it. So just roll the dice...
3 Conversations About God(s) by James Pratt 3 Conversations About God(s) by James Pratt June 21, 2011 4134 words Read a sample
Over a period of history stretching from the far future to Nazi, Germany to the beginning of time itself, three very different pairs of people discussing three very different topics somehow manage to have very similar conversations.
3 for Poe (Horror/Halloween Anthology) by habu 3 for Poe (Horror/Halloween Anthology) by habu Oct. 19, 2011 3599 words Read a sample
No author could evoke a sense of tension and horror within the space of a very short story better than could Edgar Allan Poe, one of the fathers of the contemporary short story. In this three-shorts non-erotic excerpt from the forthcoming erotic ménage anthology 13 Ways for Halloween, prolific short story writer, habu, gives tribute to the master of intense period horror to mark the . . .
3 Light Hearted Secrets by Alexander Kalinkin 3 Light Hearted Secrets by Alexander Kalinkin April 07, 2011 3048 words Read a sample
All these three secrets are about love, of course, because only love is able to fill our hearts with light. Each secret has got its special guardian: a wooden cat, a fortune card, and a small distant star.
3 Lives, In Search of Bliss by Srini Chandra 3 Lives, In Search of Bliss by Srini Chandra Aug. 12, 2011 19536 words Read a sample
An inspiring fable of a New York city cab driver's spiritual journey in search of happiness An Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer writes “I don't recall the last time that I've been given so much insight in such a small number of pages. It is clear that this is a work of deep thought and reflection” Over 100 downloads on Smashwords already!
3 Phaze by Mathew Bridle 3 Phaze by Mathew Bridle June 05, 2010 94865 words Read a sample
The Earth is nearing its end. Mankind is on the brink war with his own creation. A second Earth in an alternate reality is nearing its end. It needs mankind to unite the two realities to prevent its own demise. On Earth will The Green be stopped before it recycles everyone? Can Big Blue and Tupelo unravel the secrets of AlphaBeta Street and bring the two realities into alignment?
3 Poems by Angus Brownfield 3 Poems by Angus Brownfield Nov. 20, 2011 411 words Read a sample
Three short poems selected from a plethora of unpublished material.
30 Minute Plan by Gerald Rice 30 Minute Plan by Gerald Rice Feb. 22, 2011 11337 words Read a sample
Near the dusk of the zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors find curious results after an experiment with the dead. One soldier amongst them vows to go to extremes to save his comrade, but finds that even the dead can change.
30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind by A.D. Joyce 30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind by A.D. Joyce Sep. 22, 2011 3948 words Read a sample
How does a person transform thoughts and experiences into a poem? "30 Poems, 30 Days: Inside a Poet's Mind"--a poetry collection with commentary--explores just that question, as a writing challenge for poet A.D. Joyce becomes a saving grace. Illustrations by CJ Tittle.
3000 Beats Per Second by Andrew Berg 3000 Beats Per Second by Andrew Berg Oct. 20, 2009 1850 words Read a sample
The greatest Make-Up Artist ever is found dead in the East River in this tragic, non-linear tale of boyhood lost and regained. Join Tonto, Sings-Like-A-Bird and Kills-Big-Bear as they attempt to save their companion and creator.
33 Heavens by Karen Overman-Edmiston 33 Heavens by Karen Overman-Edmiston April 25, 2011 3729 words Read a sample
Amidst the debris left after a rock concert, a young cleaner philosophises on music, himself, other people, work, life – in short, what's it all about?
333 Miles by Craig Birk 333 Miles by Craig Birk Jan. 07, 2011 67727 words Read a sample
The most real book you will ever read about today’s upper middle class American male. Join Alex, Gary, Mike and the Rodge on a hilarious Vegas road trip and a search for meaning. Marriage, sex, monogamy, money, porn, diamond rings, and the Smurfs (of course), are just a few of the issues covered.
3mer1ka by Lloyd Ramsay 3mer1ka by Lloyd Ramsay April 08, 2010 29311 words Read a sample
A distorted, surreal yet accurate narrative as told though the eyes and lens of a person living life. Buy nothing.
3| Breakdown by Becky Miller 3| Breakdown by Becky Miller May 18, 2009 12613 words Read a sample
When the Doctor tries to take Lynne back home the TARDIS crashes into some space debris. This causes the ship to dramatically veer off course to a very chilly future of Earth where the Doctor, Rose and Mickey meet some new friends and old foes. Breakdown is the third book in the series 'Tales from the Blue Box'.
4 Inches and Counting - a Tale of Shrinking Manhood by J.M. DeBord 4 Inches and Counting - a Tale of Shrinking Manhood by J.M. DeBord June 19, 2010 4240 words Read a sample
Let this short story about an incredibly shrinking penis be a lesson to those who lurk the underside of the Internet: Anyone could be watching, recording even your most private moments. The Internet is, after all, a two-way street, and you never know who might be out there. Contains graphic depictions of mutual masturbation, strong language, and suggestive content. No adult images, only text.
4 Odd Crime Stories by Benjamin Sobieck 4 Odd Crime Stories by Benjamin Sobieck April 06, 2012 3569 words Read a sample
These four short, short crime stories push the boundaries of psychological fiction - and ways to tell about it. From a bully getting his comeuppance to the sinister side of a bizarre mental effect called ASMR, these quick reads are like firing pins for your brain.
4 Patis by Igor Kutuzov 4 Patis by Igor Kutuzov May 24, 2012 4479 words Read a sample
Llibre de poemes en català. Versos de l'esperança, versos d'amor i versos socials.
416 by Adam Sifre 416 by Adam Sifre Oct. 20, 2011 29485 words Read a sample
Every story is exactly 416 words long. They are all horror. They are all fantastic. Trust but verify. There has never been an anthology like this. A special Halloween treat. Inspired by Authonomy's contest and my genius, "416" is a unique collection of horror short shorts. You could do a lot worse than spend a few hours reading these beauties.
44 by Jools Sinclair 44 by Jools Sinclair March 11, 2011 36142 words Read a sample
Seventeen-year-old Abby Craig died last year. But after breaking through the ice on a frozen mountain lake and having no vital signs for nearly an hour, she somehow came back to life. But she didn't come back the same. Abby can’t see colors, remember what happened, and her friends all hate her. Oh, and one more thing: she's started having visions. Abby now "sees" a faceless serial killer...
44 kobeta by Dupur Mitra 44 kobeta by Dupur Mitra Feb. 26, 2012 1757 words Read a sample
copylefted poetry book, has 44 poems, published 2010, writing Bengali
47 Haiku by Tiel Aisha Ansari 47 Haiku by Tiel Aisha Ansari March 04, 2011 680 words Read a sample
A collection of 47 haiku in various styles.