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Quick Reads: The Gardener by Ed Rehkopf May 15, 2012 Free! 3375 words Read a sample
A new and unusual gardener brings more than a summer's cornucopia to the Richter estate.
Tainted Innocence and other award-winning stories from the Twisted Stringybark Award by David Vernon May 15, 2012 $3.99 45911 words Sample 15%
A tale with a twist always intrigues and here is an entire collection of thirty-one clever stories from both Australian and international authors. These are the winning and highly commended stories from the Twisted Stringybark Short Story Competition. Written by established and new writers, each story has been chosen for its unique contribution to Australian literature.
My Darling Sweetheart Goodbye by Gretchen Caraballe Aranco May 15, 2012 $0.99 168 words
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Quick Reads: Little Hattie Sleeps by Ed Rehkopf May 14, 2012 Free! 3342 words Read a sample
An unexpected loss devastates a late 19th Century family.
Wedding Song by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis May 14, 2012 $0.99 2004 words Sample 40%
Failed composer Maestro Romão, ill, is seeking desperately to complete a piece of music he had abandoned in 1779, shortly after his marriage. In this brief and moving tale by the Brazilian master Machado de Assis, one of his finest, the frustrated artist Romão struggles momentarily against the oblivion that, he now sees, will be his lot.
The Gold Watch by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis May 12, 2012 $0.99 3108 words Sample 35%
When Luís Negreiros returns home from the office one evening, he finds a fine watch and chain on a table in his bedroom. The watch isn't his and can't be his young and beautiful wife Clarinha's, either. Whose is it then? Luís Negreiros's suspicions are immediately aroused.
Twitfic: A Twitter Fiction Anthology by Adam Callaway May 12, 2012 $0.99 8979 words Sample 20%
With the advent of the digital age, countless avenues of story-telling have opened up to anyone who will take advantage of them. One of those avenues: Twitter fiction. Within these pages, you'll find hundreds of stories, some six word musings on the meaning of death, some that contain the history of the universe within their 140 characters.
The Secret Cause by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis May 10, 2012 $0.99 4183 words Sample 20%
The disquieting pleasures of a forty-year-old man are gradually made clear to a young doctor in this short story by the great Brazilian Machado de Assis. Translated by Juan LePuen.
Seven Short Stories by Edna Curry May 07, 2012 $2.99 25512 words Sample 20%
This is a collection of my own short stories. It contains a variety of stories from sweet romantic women's fiction, Candlelight and Silverware, 2 murder mysteries, Circletop Capers and Love, Fish and Fangs, a teen story, Moonlight Madness and 3 literary horror stories, Inseperable Twins, A Pink Lady and Dallesview Hotel
Flying Arrow by Hyungsook Kim May 02, 2012 $0.99 94939 words Sample 5%
Flying Arrow is an epic story of 19th century Korean feudalism. Servants and tenants, landowners and their wives live and scheme under the rule of feudal landlord. Evocative of a fairytale-like world, Flying Arrow tells a rich story marked by love, passion, betrayal and courage.
The Man Who Was Shot by Marià Vayreda May 01, 2012 $1.50 11973 words Sample 20%
From the mountainous hinterlands of Catalonia comes the harrowing tale of a veteran of the Carlist Wars who survives his own execution by firing squad. When he returns from his journey to the hereafter, he is a changed man, known to all of his acquaintances as L'Afusellat--the man who was shot.
La rebelión de los pelones by Roberto Carvallo Escobar April 30, 2012 $2.99 115803 words Sample 10%
Todos somos historias de muchas historias. Cargamos con una narrativa que nos hace lo que somos. Éstas nos muestran también lo que seremos. El libro narra el encuentro de personajes y eventos realistas en un mundo de mágica desolación creadora de la idiosincrasia del mexicano. En los personajes confluyen historias que intentan reflejar un México de recuerdos fantásticos que nunca tuvieron lugar.
Red Tape Stories From Indian Country by Pamela Rentz April 29, 2012 $3.99 38860 words Sample 20%
This collection brings together nine speculative fiction stories linked by the people and territory of the Karuk Indian Tribe. In these stories Indians build time machines, wrangle with ever-changing bureaucracy and confront creatures that may or may not be allies.
A Little Bit of Everything (Six Sensual Stories) by Mia Roeth April 22, 2012 $4.99 16752 words Sample 5%
This collection of six sensual stories from erotica writer Mia Roeth includes stories of hot MMF menage, light kink, running into old flames (and heating up the afternoon!), and married couples seeking some hot sex -- with each other, in creative ways. This large bundle aims to please --and leave you smiling.
Helios by Che Parker April 19, 2012 $1.99 18834 words Sample 10%
Helios is a collection of short stories by author Che Parker.
Tales Of Old Japanese by Hugh Ashton April 17, 2012 $2.99 18770 words Sample 20%
Tales of Old Japanese is a collection of five short stories of the older generation living in contemporary Japan. The author has spent over 20 years living in the country, working as a writer and journalist. Some of his impressions of Japan and of the people who live there have been recorded therein.
Tears for Rahul Dutta by Gaurav Monga April 12, 2012 Free! 6976 words Read a sample
A surreal, existential and dreamlike story cycle, following the life of the mysterious Rahul Dutta.
The Swing: A Paranormal Mini Story by Rome April 11, 2012 $1.50 29679 words Sample 12%
Sometimes the past is best left the way it is and if William Smithfield can tell you that, he will but when he submits to the lover of his long forgotten past, Smithfield realizes that sometimes the deals long gone sour are best left in the family room locker...forever. The Swing: A Paranormal Mini Story promises mystery, some romance and mostly satirical humor.
When Morning Comes (Part of the Paranormal Series) by Rome April 11, 2012 $0.99 10371 words Sample 10%
When Morning Comes discusses human relationships from the perspectives of the main protagonist of the story, the old woman, who finds the detachment of her daughters, distressful. There is intensity and feeling as the old woman yearns desperately for the love of her family, but finally decides to leave matters the way they are when she is cajoled by Death to explore the realm of the other world.
The Mirvan Oreon Sampler: An Anthology of Bizarre Stories by Mirvan Ereon April 10, 2012 $1.00 29532 words Sample 20%
BEST OF THE BEST OF MIRVAN EREON'S WRITINGS. THESE ARE ONLY STORIES OF THE MANY BOOKS HE WILL BE PUBLISHING THIS YEAR AND IN THE YEARS TO COME. ENJOY. ALL COMMENTS PLEASE SEND TO jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com AND THEY WILL ALL BE ANSWERED GUARANTEED.
A Collection of Short Contemporary Stories by James W. Nelson April 10, 2012 $0.99 56726 words Sample 30%
These are stories taken from mostly personal experience with a whole lot of imagination added. Dozens, hundreds, thousands, of occurrences happen every day, every minute, and there is a short story hidden in each one. Sometimes one can see the story, imagine how it could happen differently, and take a note or two. A good idea would be to always carry a tiny notebook and pen.
A Blessing and a Curse (Life Knows No Bounds) by Andrea Clinton April 06, 2012 $2.99 91221 words Sample 4%
Malika has the life every woman wants, a hard working husband; kids; her career as a artist; nice house; and the gift of foresight. She wouldn't ask for more, until her gift of sight opened her up to her husband's disgust, followed by his desire to leave her. Malika can't figure out what's gone wrong. A needed vacation & admirer helps her regain her strength, but, to what detrimental end?
The Eulo Queen and Other Outback and Opal Stories by Colin Wurth KOA-Publications April 05, 2012 $0.99 63160 words Sample 10%
Based on facts, this collection of Australian stories revolves around frontier life on the opal fields at the turn of the of the century (19thC to 20thC).
The Scribe by T.W. Fendley April 05, 2012 Free! 3616 words Read a sample
Literary publication for writers, by writers
Alabama Stories by John I Jones April 02, 2012 $2.99 94006 words Sample 20%
Alabama Stories is a collection of short works lifted from the life of native son William Vernon “Billy” Johnson. Haunting, harrowing and gloriously-moving, these stories represent an intense examination of Billy’s childhood and young adult years in the Cotton State.
Oddball Collection by CD Moulton March 31, 2012 $3.99 206150 words Sample 20%
Six books that didn´t quite fit into a given category: Alligators Ain´t All - murder, Good Bi - semi-erotic, Kari - experimental SciFi, Mirrors - literary, Robert Cole Todd - SciFi, and The Colony - fantasy
Troubles of Fate by Vincent Uduh March 28, 2012 $2.99 10008 words Sample 35%
Anindus lived and flourished in peace until their colonization by Mbaraanis. The Struggle of the Anindus for freedom exemplifies what colonies face seeking for through independence. Follow through and satisfy your urge to learn more as you go through this expository African readable masterpiece.
ills of the blackworld by Vincent Uduh March 28, 2012 $2.99 11830 words Sample 35%
Ills of the black world is a fiction that sprang out of a true life story. It simply portrays the dark side of the black world with regards to widows and how they are treated.
Bayou Blues and Other Sorrows by Teri Heyer March 26, 2012 $2.99 22160 words Sample 15%
"Bayou Blues and Other Sorrows" is a collection of eight short stories and eight poems touching on issues that all may face at one time or another, from lost love to life changing crossroads to moments of pure happiness.
sentimentodeltempo by Andrea Corradi March 25, 2012 Free! 149 words Read a sample
Poema sul sentimento del tempo
The Truth about Onions by Kyle Hemmings March 19, 2012 $2.95 3497 words Sample 20%
Fiction collection by Kyle Hemmings
The Missing Link Journal Issue 1: Place by Charles Spock March 18, 2012 $1.99 18537 words Sample 20%
Missing Link Journal is a journal dedicated to providing its readers with diverse non-fiction, fiction, poetry, graphic essays, artwork and photography. Our goal is to highlight beautiful and honest art, writing and photography that describes our connections to each other and the natural world.
Tomorrow Died Yesterday by PaperworthBooks March 13, 2012 $4.99 98482 words Sample 10%
In the oil rich Niger Delta in Nigeria, where kidnapping of oil workers is routine, a kidnapping goes awry and four friends – a ruthless career militant, an amoral oil company executive, a gentle eco-warrior and a prodigal lawyer – face the consequences of the crime.
The goddess of Peace by chinedum Ify Obikili March 13, 2012 $2.99 6574 words Sample 10%
The goddess of Peace is a book about a teenage girl who had special gifts and abilities. She could see an impending evil or danger and help abort it before it happened.
Caleb's Crossing: Behind the Story - (A Background Information Book Companion) by Behind the Story March 12, 2012 $3.99 4092 words Sample 20%
Loved the novel? And you've devoured the last morsel of your savory book. Now what? If you still have the stomach that yearns for more, "Behind the Story" will be a most delightful surprise. Enjoy this basket full of hand-picked treats collected from various sources all over the internet, compiled as an easy, concise and info-rich serving just for you! Try your sample now!
21st Century Chinese Poetry, No.1 by pathsharers March 11, 2012 $2.99 4858 words Sample 20%
The quarterly journal of 21st Century Chinese Poetry was founded with the intention of introducing modern Chinese poetry to readers worldwide. The editor-and-translator team of 21st Century Chinese Poetry selects some of the best poems written in Chinese by today's poets from all geographical areas. This issue includes 28 poems by 12 poets.
Poies: A New Beginning by Paul Worthington March 09, 2012 $0.99 4692 words Sample 22%
What are Poies? They are vignettes that aren't quite poems, not quite stories, but a combination of the two. Even though they are short, they'll impact you in ways much deeper than you can imagine. So enjoy!
The Beautiful Death by Federico De Roberto March 08, 2012 $1.90 10338 words Sample 30%
The captain of the "Siracusa" has received orders to sail for Tangiers, where rebels have seized the Italian consulate. The blue peter is hoisted, and the sirens announcing the ship's departure echo off of the hills above Livorno. From all over the city, seamen and officers begin returning aboard--all of them, that is, but the junior lieutenant Luigi Carleoni, the ship captain's son.
The Philter by Stendhal March 07, 2012 $2.15 11519 words Sample 40%
"The Philter" is a dual-language edition of "Le Philtre," Stendhal's brief tale of a young Spanish woman's inexplicable passion for a circus rider from Naples. Both the original French tale and the newly translated English version are hyperlinked to facilitate swift navigation from one language to the other.
Naija Stories: Of Tears and Kisses, Heroes and Villains by Myne Whitman March 06, 2012 $4.99 65960 words Sample 5%
These are stories about us or about our neighbours or something we’ve encountered in the news. They are what our friends tell us, their pain and joy, their passion and rage, their yearning and their cry against injustice. I enjoyed lots of the stories not just because of their simplicity and brevity but also for freshness they bring to storytelling and public discourse. Sylva Nze Ifedigbo.
How You See It by Joanne Orion Miller March 05, 2012 Free! 3530 words Read a sample
Marciella is sure her mother has deserted her; but is it true? This short story set in Manhattan's Spanish Harlem follows the very peculiar assumptions of one little girl--and how her life was shaped by them. Psychologists make much of childhood influences. But what if the memories we hold are misinterpreted? Marciella came to know the truth, and in an instant, her life was changed forever.
One For The Trouble - Book Slam Volume One by Book Slam March 01, 2012 $3.20 46747 words Sample 20%
One For The Trouble – Book Slam Volume One is the first publication from the UK’s premier literary event. Eighteen Book Slam alumni were approached to take a song title for inspiration for a new short story or poem. The resulting collection is unique, diverse and thoroughly entertaining. One For The Trouble provides a perfect snapshot of the very best contemporary British writing.
The Man on the Park Bench by Don McNair Feb. 22, 2012 Free! 23521 words Read a sample
Don McNair wrote for others for forty years. Now retired, he writes mainstream, romance, and young adult fiction for pleasure. This book, his sixth, presents his thirteen top short stories, never before published. Stories include: The Man on the Park Bench… Beulah’s Glow-in-the-Dark Jesus… Brotherly Love… Heroes on Parade… Home in Time…The Chipmunk Sign… The CLOSET Apprentice… and more.
Four Stories by Stendhal Feb. 20, 2012 $3.00 26147 words Sample 25%
This collection includes "Recollections of an Italian Gentleman," "The Jew," "The Chest and the Ghost," and "Philibert Lescale." All of the stories are newly translated, and two of them are appearing in English for what is perhaps the first time.
Buryin' Gran and Other Stories by Frederick A. Lierman Feb. 19, 2012 Free! 40021 words Read a sample
Bittersweet tales about love, life and death.
Benedictino by Leopoldo Alas Feb. 18, 2012 $1.55 4600 words Sample 20%
For years, the aging civil servant Abel had been saving, for just the right occasion, two bottles of a precious liquor made by the monks of a Benedictine abbey. But in a cruel irony one of the bottles is uncorked by his friend Joaquín (known as Cain) in circumstances altogether different from those he had envisaged.
The Chest and the Ghost by Stendhal Feb. 17, 2012 $1.85 8347 words Sample 20%
The leathery and slender chief of police don Blas Bustos y Mosquera has a handsome young nobleman, don Fernando, imprisoned for the crime of appearing before him with a fresh complexion and a cool demeanor. Don Fernando's fiancée comes to plead his case, but her beauty merely prompts the sinister don Blas's attempts to secure don Fernando's permanent removal from his native Granada.
Pictures of Houses with Water Damage by Michael Hemmingson Feb. 14, 2012 $3.99 34958 words Sample 20%
A collection of 21 powerful, moving short stories by an ardent voice in comtemporary American literature. Hemmingson writes from within the everyday man's murky nightmares, offering hints and then, dazzlingly, reneging on his hints.
The Chicken Yard by Roger Greider Feb. 14, 2012 $2.99 81047 words Sample 20%
Billy’s Parents; early airplanes; marriage; California trip; jobs and motorcycle. Billy growing up in Oklahoma: Rooster encounter; school bands; Pine St. and violin lessons; cars; soapbox Derby; Maple ridge house. Infantry training, combat, promotions, furlough and meeting Joy. Bill’s cars; college; marriage mistakes; teaching; marrying Joy; unexpected success.
Snap by robert renshaw Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 1984 words Read a sample
A short play about a woman betrayed and adjusting to it in her own way.