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The Jensens	by Emily Ann Ward Dec. 26, 2010	1447 words	Read a sample
A young girl finds an inspiring book at a garage sale where an older man is selling the things of his recently deceased wife. A short story.
The Jeremy â€“ Snaps Of The Dragon	by Jo S Wun April 29, 2010	101737 words	Read a sample
A story of an English boy's struggles to fathom life's oddities, such as family, religion, education & sex, on his quest for that elusive thing called 'enlightenment', during the 50s & 60s. Fortunately, help arrives via Mrs Bulging Bosoms, The Professor & Lewd Rude Dude, to name but three of his advisers, who endeavour to guide him in the ways of the world. Unfortunately, they don't always agree.
The Jerk: An erotic tale of self-love	by Geonn Cannon March 08, 2012	20435 words	Read a sample
A boy, his boy, a girl, and some complicated turn ons. On one crazy, sexually-charged day, the Jerk is going to discover the secret they've been keeping and all three of them are going to have to rethink the shape of their relationship.
The Jester and Other Stories	by Adrian Sturgess April 11, 2012	4313 words	Read a sample
This is a collection of 6 short stories. The focus is very much towards heightened imagery and surreal or dramatic content. They are highly condensed but, I think you will find, memorable.
The Jewminator	by Joab Cohen May 20, 2011	24836 words	Read a sample
Stanley Greenbaum is a mild-mannered accountant living in Israel, who discovers that he has unique superpowers. As the Jewish superman struggles with the age-old questions of good and evil, the body count and the unintended consequences of his actions continue to mount. Love, death, revenge, and the Israeli security forces bring the story to a surprising conclusion.
The Job	by D L Davito Nov. 22, 2011	4919 words	Read a sample
A hard-boiled private eye accepts a very strange job from a mysterious client. Written in the style of the film noir genre of the 50's this short story is tribute to the authors of that era. This story will keep you guessing and smiling right up to the last sentence. The author has also included an excerpt from one of his "Tenth Commandment" series.
The John Doe	by Veronice Ceccarelli July 10, 2011	49952 words	Read a sample
They would have liked to know who the John Doe was, but more importantly they wanted to know what he was. And what was his power, the power they did not understand? He could not be allowed free. He was not an ordinary man.
The Journal	by Lori Meyer March 24, 2012	5111 words	Sample 30%
When Lilian finds herself kidnapped, the only thing providing her with a shred of hope is a small brown book. But can the words jotted inside its binding help her make her way to freedom?
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.
The Journal	by John Mancini Sep. 08, 2011	11883 words	Read a sample
A short story about somewhat misfit 8th grader, her father, a summer reading assignment to read the Diary of Anne Frank, and the events of 9/11
The Journal	by Ronnica Z Rothe Dec. 23, 2011	52497 words	Read a sample
It is 2102. On one of the worst days of her life, Amala makes a discovery that will change her life forever. In a world with little use for paper books, she finds tucked away behind a dusty bookshelf the journal of a teenage girl written in 2001. Although over 90 years separate the two teenage girls, Amala soon learns that navigating the difficult waters of adolescence and life transcends time.
The Journal of 1972	by Stephen Moon Aug. 22, 2010	591 words	Read a sample
This is a FREE version, of the full book. This is just Chapter One. The full book will be released at a later date.
The Joy of Atheism	by Annette Greenaway June 16, 2011	2317 words	Read a sample
Funny, touching and packed with attitude, Annette Greenaway's second poetry collection is a mini-masterpiece. The Joy of Atheism is partly an atheist manifesto and partly a book about life, art and love.
The Jump	by Pamela Caves Sep. 23, 2010	1785 words	Read a sample
Nila spends her 87th birthday doing what she loves; skydiving. It's her first time jumping solo... and the first time her chute and back-up fail...
The Jungle Mess	by Robert Mason May 22, 2012	1047 words	Read a sample
Emma's mom wants her to clean her room. Emma doesn't want to, until suddenly she finds she is not alone.
The Justice League of Prozac	by William Hrdina Sep. 12, 2011	1856 words	Read a sample
It isn't easy being a superhero.
The Jynx	by Kenneth Crowe May 27, 2008	83142 words	Read a sample
THE JYNX is a novel of clamming, art, Swiftboat politics, and revenge in the age of Karl Rove. The protagonist of THE JYNX is a Long Island clammer, barely surviving in a dying industry, whose dream is to become a successful wood sculptor. A political operative is the protagonistâ€™s inspiration for The Jynx, a sculpture which advances his career and turns her into a vengeful enemy.
The Keeper	by JT Kalnay July 13, 2011	28321 words	Read a sample
The portal to the center of time and space secretly exists in a circle of trees in the Madawaska Highlands. The Keeper has promised to protect the secret of the portal at all costs. He has been given a diamond arrowhead with special powers to help him protect the secret. Travel through time and space with The Keeper as a series of loves threaten his promise, and challenge him at every turn.
The Keeper of Songs	by William Woodall March 11, 2009	6836 words	Read a sample
Short story. The tale of a father and son who must both make great sacrifices to break a terrible curse that lies on their country.
The Keepers of Dinosaur Reef	by Colin Rock Feb. 01, 2012	44281 words	Read a sample
Zane can handle his weird sister; he can even handle his sworn enemies, Spike and Martin Bone, but when real trouble comes to town, Zane and the guys have to dig deep and bend a few rules. Dinosaur reef is THEIR patch and will be defended at any cost...even if it means a night safari into the Zoo, mixing it with animal smugglers, or investigating the mysterious boat in the tidal creek.
The Keeping	by Nicky Charles Aug. 01, 2010	151916 words	Read a sample
Ryne Taylor was a sexy bad-ass Alpha set on establishing a new pack. Melody Greene was a journalism student researching his work as a photographerâ€”or so she said. But could Mel really be trusted or had she stumbled upon his secret? And if she knew, could Ryne save himself and the pack heâ€™d left behind without enacting a deadly ancient law known as The Keeping? Sequel to The Mating.
The Kettle Pot- a YA short story	by T.M. Johnson April 06, 2012	6656 words	Read a sample
Blaine spent his first summer in North Carolina checking out the local scenery. One day he stumbled into the local coffee shop and everything changed. After finally building up the nerve to ask the quiet, shy local out she was gone. His first day of his senior year starts off with a bang. See how the school geek Myra Price fairs when she meets the hottest new guy in school Blaine Woods.
The Key	by Brian Fisher Sep. 24, 2011	140572 words	Read a sample
Earth is a fabled planet long lost to the invading Ta'Reeth. With humanity scattered amongst the stars, there is little hope for survival, much less peace. That is until T'Sula Mir, a Bakeeron woman trained by monks in the ancient fighting arts of her home is thrust into the heart of the struggle. Only T'Sula has the ability to bring peace to a galaxy ravaged by generations of war.
The Key and the Broken Wing	by Jessabell Tales July 02, 2011	28242 words	Sample 30%
There is more to a butterfly, as we engage in this short story Jezzabell says her final goodbye to Uncle Cherrome, yet she is not alone as Krome and Kimberley want to pinch the key, so powerful and special, from his coffin. As Cherome's coffins flies into the clouds the key becomes a part of Jezzabell.
The Key of Kilenya	by Andrea Pearson June 23, 2011	81894 words	Read a sample
Two monstrous wolves drive fourteen-year-old Jacob Clark down a path to a different world near his small-town home. The creatures of this new world are peculiar, and he is surprised to learn that they know everything about him. Even the evil, immortal Lorkon, who stole the Key of Kilenya. They are jealous of Jacob and wish to control powers he doesn't know he possesses.
The Key: A Short Prelude to Ladybird Ladybird	by Abra Ebner May 19, 2011	1181 words	Read a sample
A short prelude to 'Ladybird Ladybird', a paranormal romance set in rural America. 'The Key' offers a backstory to Samantha's curious life, and the keys her dead mother leaves for her to find and why. The curse itself will intrigue you to want more from this summer romance. Ladybird Ladybird - Releasing Summer 2011 From Crimson Oak Publishing www.ladybirdthebook.com www.crimsonoakpublishing.com
The Kid	by Ray Daley Nov. 16, 2011	511 words	Read a sample
Flash fiction set in a Western frontier town
The Kilkenny Cat Book 1:	by William Forde Sep. 26, 2011	94875 words	Read a sample
The Kilkenny Cat Trilogy is an allegorical story of all manner of discrimination practised throughout the world; and particularly in Ireland, Jamaica and England. Told through the eyes and experiences of travelling gypsy cats, it is a 'must' for all cat lovers and students of the 'Northern Riots', Ireland, Jamaica and 'Good v Evil. 'It is suitable for reading by teenagers and adults.
The Killer In The Back Seat	by Drac Von Stoller April 20, 2012	484 words	Read a sample
If you ever find yourself driving down Old Hollow Road after midnight, whatever you do, don't say these words "The old man's on fire," three times or your will end up like all the rest. That's exactly what happened to Johnny Waters. Johnny wasn't afraid of a legend, especially because he never heard of anyone dying on Old Hollow Road.
The Killing	by Drew Lindsay Dec. 04, 2011	9536 words	Read a sample
What would it be like to have your family and friends hunted down and slaughtered like wild animals, especially if you had no idea who the hunters were and why they wanted to kill you? This story lets you experience actually being hunted.
The Kind Gods	by Carolyn Kephart March 06, 2010	2015 words	Read a sample
Did the old gods really die? A warrior seeks answers at the burial-mound of his greatest enemy. An autumnal Norse-themed elegy, first published in Bewildering Stories. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC and the contemporary magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME. 'The Kind Gods' is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.
The King Fisher	by Shannon Hill Dec. 18, 2011	1351 words	Read a sample
A fisherman hoping to be labeled, "King Fisher" of the water finds himself in competition from an unlikely source for the lake's best hotspot.
The King Of 8.04PM	by Ray Daley April 11, 2012	472 words	Read a sample
Some wait patiently for their reign as absolute Monarch. Others are not so patient. Witness the shortest reign in history.
The King of Elfland	by Christine Pope Dec. 09, 2011	6075 words	Read a sample
A handsome stranger promises escape from Taylor's humdrum existence...but all gifts have their price in this tale where everything is not as it seems. A 2010 Pushcart Prize nominee.
The King's Assassin	by M.M. Brownlow Nov. 30, 2010	83361 words	Read a sample
The highly trained assassins of Evendell have a single, unyielding mission: defend the monarch of Bacovia, at any cost. Aislynn has been assigned to protect the heir apparent, Eryk. Yet Erykâ€™s independent streak offers stiff resistance to what anyone else has planned for him, especitally an untested and unfamiliar sentinel.
The King's Best Solder (And Other Stories)	by Susan Cogan Sep. 13, 2011	7078 words	Read a sample
Four sword and sorcery fantasy stories, some very dark, some very not.
The King's Druidess (The MacLomain Series- Prelude)	by Sky Purington Sep. 22, 2011	12490 words	Sample 20%
If the gods of ireland request that chiomara couple with the king, so be it. If it is also their wish that he marry another woman who is she to stand in their way? Erc thinks only of chiomara. Her beauty is surreal. But that is not enough when faced with the obligations of king. His people must come first. His future queen, macha, must come first. Will erc risk all for what lays in his heart?
The King's Shoes	by Kristin Fontichiaro July 14, 2011	1472 words	Read a sample
A short story that requires audience participation to construct the solution. The footmen to a king with an extensive footwear collection struggle to find a failsafe method of sorting the shoes, providing students with a context to understand the importance of classification.
The Kingdom of Gentenia	by Evan Smyth Jan. 19, 2012	59074 words	Read a sample
In a world where the human race is divided based on no more than a matter of DNA, half of it's population now live on a group of countries known as Gentenia - gifted amazing abilities. When the human president's Daughter is kidnapped, his son, and son's closest friend leave the safety of their home in search of her, encountering the prince of the opposing nation in their journey.
The Knife Salesman	by Ravis Harnell March 16, 2011	1361 words	Read a sample
Who could that be outside Claudia's front door at this late hour? A young man with a terrifying threat, or possibly something else.
The Knife's Edge (Historical Fantasy Romance)	by Stephanie Draven Nov. 25, 2011	5972 words	Read a sample
She's a queen with deadly enemies and dark sexual longings. She yearns to give herself over to the hands of another, even at the point of a blade. But can she trust her sacred medallion to protect her from the royal bastard who wants to seize her throne, her body, and her heart? (SHORT STORY, HISTORICAL EROTIC FANTASY ROMANCE)
The Knight in Black Tuxedo	by Anthony Horvath Feb. 06, 2012	1421 words	Read a sample
"You're as plain as plain can be" said the father to the daughter, in front of her prom date. Could anyone survive the weight of such crushing words?
The Kumquat Legacy	by Randal Koster Jan. 02, 2012	26593 words	Read a sample
Here's a book for young readers (ages 10 and up) who love mysteries and puzzles. A rich man offers 13-year-old Dave a chance to receive the Kumquat Legacy, a mysterious prize of immense value. To win the prize, Dave must solve a series of riddles. Unfortunately, Cyril, the rich manâ€™s despicable nephew, will use every dirty trick imaginable to solve them first and claim the prize for himself.
The Labyrinth	by Kenneth McDonald July 31, 2010	18972 words	Read a sample
This fantasy novella tells the story of a young wizard who participates in a magical competition that goes fundamentally wrong, pitting him and his fellow competitors against a deadly maze in a desperate struggle for survival. The novella is a prequel to Of Spells and Demons, also available here at Smashwords.
The Labyrinth	by Zarioiu Cristian April 11, 2010	95905 words	Read a sample
The term of soul mate is about to be redefined as four complete strangers struggle to find each other despite their monstrous pursuer who calls himself the Guardian. Their journey unravels their own past, the Guardian's real nature and purpose, but even more - the secret to the Labyrinth.
The Lady and the Locksmith	by Cody Young Aug. 28, 2011	21384 words	Read a sample
Sheâ€™s a prisoner in her fatherâ€™s house. Heâ€™s a locksmith, and he could set her free. But if he does, heâ€™ll pay the price, and when her father finds out, so will she. A sensual romantic adventure about a pair of young lovers who were never meant to meet and their struggle for love and liberty. This irresistible novella by Cody Young is, for a limited time, offered to you for FREE.
The Lady in Black	by Alan Rovel June 16, 2011	3391 words	Read a sample
Book #1 in the series â€œA New Beginningâ€ A writer moves back to the City to return to the life he left behind; only to discover a life beyond his imagination. The writer meets his next door neighbor and she introduces him to the world of femdom and light bdsm, as she helps him research his next book.Includes Femdom, Pegging/ Female on Male Strap-on usage.
The Lake Story	by James Pratt June 10, 2011	910 words	Read a sample
This is a short story about a man who got what he wished for. Growing up poor, Bob dreamed of having a mansion by the lake. He spent the summers of his youth fishing, swimming, and keeping an eye out for the giant catfish said to lurk in the lake's murky depths. After years of slaving in the city, Bob returned a wealthy man and bought the mansion of his dreams. What could go wrong?
The Lamare Tapes: Senator Kathog	by A. J. Balkin March 22, 2012	5577 words	Read a sample
By the year 2020, America's face will be scarred. Everybody can already see it -- rumbles of discontent from the dispossessed and politically powerless, twisted sex scandals, new forms of invasive surveillance. In steps Ms. Lamare, a young dominatrix who has infiltrated the highest echelons of the Beltline's elite. She satisfies the rotten desires of our nation's leaders in politics and business.
The Lancelot Effect	by Mark Finnemore April 01, 2011	2666 words	Read a sample
Jack Paladin frowned at the doctorâ€™s image on his computer screen. He considered breaking the connection, but this guy was his last chance to keep Gwen from leaving him.

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