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"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.
"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.
"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.
#VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA #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 hashtag—an identifying marker—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 '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!
(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala (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.
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.
100 Demented, Stupid, and Weird Haikus That Make No Sense. by C.V. Hunt 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 writer’s mind. Welcome to the world of C.V. Hunt.
101 Drabble Prompts by Kurt Frazier 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.
12 Days 2010 by Jim Bronyaur 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!)
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.
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.
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!
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 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 . . .
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.
6-Pack of Romance Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt 6-Pack of Romance Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt Jan. 31, 2012 5021 words Read a sample
Six stories and a bonus piece that you can read during your coffee break, lunch hour, that special "me time" of your day or just before you go to sleep. Romantic moments to fill your heart with joy, and maybe sorrow.
9 Days of Madness: Things Unsettled by Chris Allinotte 9 Days of Madness: Things Unsettled by Chris Allinotte March 29, 2012 11938 words Read a sample
The second volume of hair-raising tales of Madness from the pages of The Leaky Pencil. Read stories that question the unsettling borders of reality, and plumb the depths of depravity. Features new work by Amber Taitague, Richard Godwin, Jodi MacArthur, Benjamin Sobieck, Marissa Giambelluca, R.S. Bohn, S.K. Adams, Christopher Grant, Laurita Miller, and Erin Cole.
9 Lives: Stories for Cat Lovers by A. Kale 9 Lives: Stories for Cat Lovers by A. Kale June 25, 2011 4227 words Read a sample
Let Dr. Rex Chartreaux, a mysterious professor and raconteur, take you on a journey through 9 stories of wonder, adventure, mystery, and terror, with cats playing a major role in each story. A must for fans of Lillian Jackson Braun, Rita Mae Brown, Agatha Christie and Frances Hodgson Burnett.
95 pennies and a nickel by Christine Lee 95 pennies and a nickel by Christine Lee April 16, 2011 446 words Read a sample
Short piece inspired by Martin Luther King/Human Rights Day.
99 The Assassination of Dark Poetry by Anthony Brooks 99 The Assassination of Dark Poetry by Anthony Brooks Aug. 23, 2011 23773 words Read a sample
99 selected poems from years of poetry writings. Dark poetry including topics such as religion, mankind, flaws of humanity, science, Gothic, and the balance of good and evil.
A Brief Conversation with My Hair by Russell Bradury-Carlin A Brief Conversation with My Hair by Russell Bradury-Carlin March 01, 2009 25636 words Read a sample
A collection of forty short literary humor pieces that have been featured on McSweeney's, Opium, and other websites. Titles include "The Calls of Cthulu", "Diary of a Grocery Cart", and "Dionysus: Party Clown". If you ever wondered if Allen Ginsburg could have put his talent to writing pay-per-click ads or how Calvin and Hobbes may have responded to reading Hemingway, you will find the answers.
A Christmas Story by M C Tarnisle A Christmas Story by M C Tarnisle Sep. 09, 2011 1849 words Read a sample
A short but different Christmas story by M C Tarnisle, author of The Asjera Midjanitter Story.
A collection of Short Stories by Jamie Heppner A collection of Short Stories by Jamie Heppner April 26, 2012 21519 words Read a sample
Inside you will find a collection of short stories I have written for one reason or another.
A Cry in the Wind by Bobby A. Troutt A Cry in the Wind by Bobby A. Troutt June 17, 2011 38125 words Read a sample
The stories in A CRY IN THE WIND are seasoned with twists and turns that will take you on an adventure, as the unlocking of the truth that lay dormant for years in the grave finally rises to face its judgment. The ghost that lurks hidden in the words of the collection will carry you from the enchanted darkness of the night to the haunting “Cry in the Wind.”
A Dark Planetarium by Scott William Carter A Dark Planetarium by Scott William Carter Dec. 13, 2010 1750 words Read a sample
When they arrived at the planetarium, the clerk was affixing a sign to the glass window: No shows today. Equipment malfunction ... A powerful tale about a special father and son trip that will haunt you long after the story's conclusion. SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut."
A Darkened Landscape by Algor X. Dennison A Darkened Landscape by Algor X. Dennison June 14, 2011 11891 words Read a sample
A trilogy of Western Horror short stories crafted to sweep you back in time to a darker, bleaker landscape. Here demon-spirits haunt the mountains, ghost towns are perilous places for lost travelers, and the woman on the gallows might not be entirely human. Your spine will tingle, your blood will chill, and you'll have a glimpse into the darkness of the past.
A Date in Winter by T J Price A Date in Winter by T J Price Aug. 30, 2011 1217 words Read a sample
Twelve lyrics about clockwork and resurrection.
A Feast of Flesh: Tales of Zombies, Monsters, and Demons by Aaron Polson A Feast of Flesh: Tales of Zombies, Monsters, and Demons by Aaron Polson Aug. 19, 2011 24352 words Read a sample
Tales of undead fiends, bloodthirsty monsters, and hideous nightmare-ghouls waiting to rend and tear human flesh...
A Few Follies by April Follies A Few Follies by April Follies Dec. 10, 2009 4214 words Read a sample
Poetry by April Follies, on assorted subjects and in a variety of styles. Included are twenty-seven poems, ranging from strict forms such as the sonnet and villanelle, to the more unorthodox "prose-poems" and completely free-form ventures, rhymed and unrhymed.
A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors by Helmy Kusuma A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors by Helmy Kusuma June 14, 2011 6654 words Read a sample
What happens when a bunch of authors challenge each other to write lightning-fast stories? A Flash of Inspiration! In one hundred words or less, twenty-one writers titillate, beguile and enthrall your senses with stories ranging from the sublime to the macabre. #3 of Anthology ( Kindle's download ) as of 5 September 2011
A Glimpse Beyond... by Phil Gibson A Glimpse Beyond... by Phil Gibson July 28, 2011 1634 words Read a sample
A Glimpse Beyond... is an introduction to my work and more specifically to my anthology of dark poetry, Beyond the Mask. By its very nature poetry is a subjective medium and as such one person's taste is no guarantee of another's. Therefore this short collection is presented as a representative sample to allow the reader to form their own opinion rather than rely on the views of others.
A Hatful of Rabbits by Benjamin Jacobson A Hatful of Rabbits by Benjamin Jacobson Feb. 19, 2011 11455 words Read a sample
Ingredients: Ten stories, a countdown to death, fairy tale genocide, too intelligent rabbits, a deadly meteor shower, the transmutation of matter to energy, swearing, a ten-ton weight, a man who cannot fail, the world’s shortest space opera, a zduhac, three never-before-published tales, including a “Writers of the Future” award winner. All in just over ten thousand words.
A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories by Erin L. Snyder A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories by Erin L. Snyder Dec. 21, 2010 11755 words Read a sample
From nihilistic elves to tortured snowmen and cursed gifts, A Man of Snow and Other Seasonal Stories explores a different side to the holidays. These five tales will take you from the North Pole to an empty shopping mall on Christmas Eve, and even through the dark depths of the US Postal System. Whether you love the holidays or hate them, this is our gift to you.
A Peculiar Collection by Lisa Hinsley A Peculiar Collection by Lisa Hinsley April 19, 2010 26616 words Read a sample
From best-selling author Lisa Hinsley comes this peculiar collection of short stories with dark themes.
A Prelude to Apocalypse by Phil Gibson A Prelude to Apocalypse by Phil Gibson July 27, 2011 2029 words Read a sample
A Prelude to Apocalypse is an introduction to my work and more specifically to my anthology of dark poetry, Apocalyptic Visions. By its very nature poetry is a subjective medium and as such one person's taste is no guarantee of another's.Therefore this short collection is presented as a representative sample to allow the reader to form their own opinion rather than rely on the views of others.
A Random Flash by Mark Watson A Random Flash by Mark Watson Sep. 07, 2009 11173 words Read a sample
A completely random collection of 5 minute coffee break fiction (short stories) in all genres.
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 938 words Read a sample
A few short poems/random thoughts ranging from "Listerine" an ode to an ex girlfriend, to the big booty inspired "Kardashian Moon." Also included is a short ballad dedicated to a sports legend in, The Tiger, as well as a long overdo tribute to the one and only female "kankle."
A Shade Too Young by Wendy Maddocks A Shade Too Young by Wendy Maddocks April 17, 2012 12189 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories for the ghost crowd. It doesnt matter how old you are, who you sare, whether you're ready or not. Life, death, regret, love - they all hurt and they just comeas fast and terrifying as a spider. These youngsters are finding ways to deal with their lots. Because there's no other option.
A Sinister Grin by Ron Houston A Sinister Grin by Ron Houston July 19, 2011 6948 words Read a sample
Ron Houston, author of Steel Trap, one of the most bizarre short stories ever, from the Tales from The Satellite collection, and creator of the horrific main-character, Russell Drake, the misogynistic mixologist from the frightening shock novel, 'The Devastation of Mr. Drake,' has delivered a bag of treats just in time for Halloween. Best of all, these creepy treats are FREE!
A Taste of Life by Trine Daely A Taste of Life by Trine Daely May 22, 2011 889 words Read a sample
A small sample of the poetry from Life Games.
A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles Nov. 26, 2011 12239 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories. Some of these are sketches for longer works. Some are things that moved me and erupted from the tip of my pen, or keyboard as it were.
Absorbed by Penelope Crowe Absorbed by Penelope Crowe Oct. 13, 2011 4700 words Read a sample
Violet finds a mysterious pagackage on her front porch, and has no clue who sent it. Her abusive boyfriend is not pleased. The gift sets off a dark chain of events that will alter both their lives forever. Absorbed is a short, psychological thriller that allows a secret window to the inception of a serial killer.
Act of Creation & Other Stories by J.A. Pak Act of Creation & Other Stories by J.A. Pak May 11, 2011 6248 words Read a sample
Food, obsession, heartbreak. Three stories.
Adoration Nation by Echo Romeo Adoration Nation by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 5510 words Read a sample
Adoration Nation is the first volume of poems and writing by an exciting new writer, Echo Romeo. This first volume is offered free. It contains early poems and writings about women,love and sex, angels and devils, and reflections of the author's life in general.
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.
All Night Long, I Remember You by Rona Go All Night Long, I Remember You by Rona Go Aug. 19, 2011 5353 words Read a sample
They fell in love when their past wouldn't have allowed them to. Two friends crossed the boundaries of a horizon where only a few had gone. Those who survived vowed never to return again. Will the future be kinder?
An Anthology of Emotional Short Stories by Wm. G. Thilgen Jr. (Bill) An Anthology of Emotional Short Stories by Wm. G. Thilgen Jr. (Bill) April 11, 2012 2338 words Sample 10%
Everyone has times when they feel like a nut and times when they don't. This book contains four very short stories of times when I did not.
An Epitaph for Everything by Sarah Lynne Betts An Epitaph for Everything by Sarah Lynne Betts Oct. 08, 2011 3527 words Read a sample
A collection of poetry and prose representing a lifetime told in the confessional style.
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.