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Stories to be read out loud by Bill Peters May 17, 2012 $0.99 17563 words Sample 15%
This collection of short stories is the ‘best of the best’ from the pen of author Bill Peters. There is murder here, and love, and horror - and there is a touch of the supernatural. And then there is Bill’s quirky sense of humour....
Millionaires Club: Collection 1 (Stories 1 to 4) by Sophie Sin May 17, 2012 $3.99 37002 words Sample 5%
Four sexy shorts of the 10,000 word variety in one big ebook to satisfy all your erotic needs. Come join the Rich family as they ply their trade of dominating, romancing and playing with the lesser class (almost everyone). This is one sex filled tomb to the lusty world of the rich, wealthy and slutty that you just can't afford not to read. Download to learn more!
The Billionaire of Aspen Estates by M.D. James May 17, 2012 $0.99 18455 words Sample 20%
Jonas is a pre-teen boy living happily in an orphanage when his long-lost Uncle comes for him. He is transferred to a world of wealth and riches and finally gets to learn all about his mother. But, all is not as it seems. Soon he is running for his life and must find a way to stop those that wish him dead.
Spanked by the Mailman 2 by Ruby Masters May 16, 2012 $2.99 3168 words Sample 15%
Evelyn visits the library on a lonely summer day and her thoughts soon turn to her sexy mailman, Jake. Little does she know, Jake is watching her as she gives in to temptation right in the middle of the library, and he's got a suitably sexy punishment planned for her.
Burial Instructions by Elissa Ambrose May 16, 2012 Free! 35003 words Read a sample
An impossible choice between tragedy and murder, the consequences of an upside-down corpse, eyes too young to see a crime so vile, an altercation with a refrigerator door--death has many stories. This collection features 8 tales of the bitter end. One of them could be yours.
Evolution: Vol. 1 (A Short Story Collection) by Editors of Evolved Publishing May 16, 2012 $3.99 40942 words Sample 20%
From the first-ever Short Story Contest hosted by Evolved Publishing: 10 great stories from 10 terrific authors. An eclectic mix that will excite, interest, and intrigue from the first story to the last. Laugh a little, cry a little, think a little. Many genres, many voices, one goal: Provide the reader with a fun journey through the short fiction format. Edited and polished to a fine sheen.
The Memory Bouquet by Sandra Edwards May 15, 2012 $0.99 14741 words Sample 20%
The Memory Bouquet is a trio of short stories introducing the Franklin sisters: Risa, Ginger & Georgia, who are featured in the upcoming contemporary romance The Lonely Hearts Club.
Other Roads by Amber D. Sistla May 15, 2012 $2.99 18797 words Sample 20%
The world is populated with the shadowy roads that lead away from life's crossroads...the decisions unchosen, the actions untaken. Read a selection of fantasy short stories about people choosing other roads. credit © Andreas Gradin | Dreamstime.com (Photographer)
Scarlet Whispers by Jo-Anne Russell May 15, 2012 $2.99 45299 words Sample 20%
For as long as there has been civilization, the horse has been by man's side. They have worked the fields, carried men through wars, traveled through the harshest conditions to get us to our destinations, amused us in circuses, and given us pleasure when we just wanted to go for a ride. Some horses are lucky enough to have caring owners that give them a nice retirement when they become old.
Chance Encounters by Leni Matlin May 15, 2012 $0.99 18086 words Sample 30%
Two strangers, or old friends not seen in decades, cross each other’s paths and something unforeseen occurs that rattles one’s cocoon – the routines and assumptions of our lives. But life is for learning, and what the next lesson will be and who will deliver it is the grand mystery hovering around each day. Anticipate or fear it, welcome or shun it – do as you like – but it is already on its way.
Saucy Selections by Vivi May 15, 2012 Free! 3773 words Read a sample
SAUCY SELECTIONS offers you a free taste of Vivi's seductive, erotic fantasies for fearless, adventurous women who want it all!
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.
Without It by Joseph Lawrence May 14, 2012 Free! 5898 words Read a sample
The only known description of this book is the book itself. However it is known, as least by the author, that this is an anthology consisting of mostly flash fiction and a single short story.
Funny, Laughy, Sexy by Jay Buckner May 14, 2012 $3.95 31638 words Sample 10%
Pure whimsy. Just what you need. Twelve absurd stories and observations on men, women and sex from the point of view of a man who knows little about any of it. If you want to laugh read the first two pages of these slightly risque comedies written for women in their own defense. A must read for men so they'll have some idea of what they're up against, not that it will help.
An Anthology of Dragons by C.M. Simpson May 14, 2012 $2.99 13878 words Sample 15%
An Anthology of Dragons is a dragon-themed collection of short stories and poetry. A collection of haiku describes a battle between a dragon and a knight, and a more modern style of poem describes searching for a dragon in the modern world. The four short stories explore dragons as intelligent shapeshifter, companion and beast.
Shakespeare's Monkey by Morgan Eckstein May 13, 2012 $2.99 5988 words Sample 20%
A collection of flash fiction and poems, many of which contain a magical or occult aspect. Includes "Magic and Bullets--a Basil James adventure" and "Eye of the Storm." Also included is a semi-autographical piece, "Curses." In "Eye of the Storm," a stolen laptop threatens to drive its thief insane while releasing a danger upon the unsuspecting world.
Stirring the Shit by Roderic Anderson May 13, 2012 Free! 4165 words Read a sample
Six short pieces from Rod Anderson 1 Fame Andy Warhol’s theory 2 A Lord’s Prayer Update 3 Paedophilia some controversial views 4 Post Mabo a poem 5 The wisdom of crowds democracy 6 Xmas Cheer a short story
Seven Leaf Clover - 7 Fantasy Short Stories by M. R. Mathias May 13, 2012 $2.99 51807 words Sample 20%
Seven Leaf Clover - Seven Complete Fantasy Short Stories by M. R. Mathias, International Bestselling Author of, The Dragoneers Saga, and The Wardstone Trilogy Includes: Crimzon & Clover I - Orphaned Dragon, Lucky Girl Crimzon & Clover II - The Tricky Wizard Crimzon & Clover III - The Grog Crimzon & Clover IV - The Wrath of Crimzon Oathbreaker The King of Fools ROAR - A Wardstone Short
Blown Away (Short Story) by Tabitha Levin May 13, 2012 $0.99 7080 words Sample 20%
Rip is getting tired. Tired of being the leader of the Were group. Tired of the young members who get into trouble. And mostly tired of Ethan. So when Ethan seeks his help to rescue his mother, Rip’s first reaction is to say no - until he finds out it means getting into the Tri building. The same Tri building that holds the key to his wife’s escape out of the city.
NAStar Driver (vol. 1) by C. C. Blake May 13, 2012 $2.99 8308 words Sample 30%
Finster has been burned bad. A rocket car fire has put him out of racing. If that wasn't enough, some AstroNazi creeps have kidnapped his girl. Now, he's looking for a little payback. These two stories form the first installment of the NAStar Driver series, sf stories as action-packed as any street race.
Nap 2.6 by NAP BOOKS May 13, 2012 Free! 4373 words Read a sample
FICTION & POETRY BY AMANDA BALES, MATTHEW DEXTER, HOWIE GOOD, CANDACE HOLMES, LEN KUNTZ, RUPPRECHT MAYER, DAVID R MORGAN, NATALIE NUZZO, ALEXIS POPE, & MEG TUITE.
Destinies by Julian Miles May 13, 2012 $5.00 47757 words Sample 20%
Within this book you will find sixty-nine visions of where humanity could go and what they might get up to. Told from viewpoints ranging from the common man to the leaders of worlds, this volume provides a kaleidoscope of possibilities for your consideration. Using the flash & short fiction formats, this collection will take you far from today to visit many places that will fire your imagination.
The Science Reporter by Rod Martin May 13, 2012 $2.99 23820 words Sample 20%
Short stories by sci-fi author, Rod Martin. The first four deal with a science reporter and his amazing reports that turn the Federal Science Bureau on its head. Each one brings him closer to being fired for reports that could in no way be called "scientific". The final three move away from the reporter into metaphysical fiction. And his "How to Build a Starcruiser" was born from this collection.
These Old Tales - The Complete Collection by Kenneth W. Cain May 13, 2012 $3.49 79037 words Sample 10%
These Old Tales - The Complete Collection is a compilation of all 4 volumes previously released. It contains 22 dark fiction short stories, 16 chilling flash fiction tales, and 16 jarring poems. This collection of dark fiction includes stories of zombies, werewolves, the devil, the grim reaper, psychotic killers, abnormal artifacts, gunfights, ghosts, and all around everyday people.
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.
Reflections and Tails by Krista Tibbs May 11, 2012 $2.99 19566 words Sample 15%
From moose and mental illness to cat rhymes and an ode by sheep, this illustrated collection reflects human hearts through the animals that touch them. A service puppy, a medical laboratory, two friends and a seagull, dads, and a dude ranch are some of the pieces of life inside these animal stories for grown-ups.
Lanterns in the Dark by David Willoughby May 11, 2012 $4.99 92421 words Sample 15%
Lanterns in the Dark is a collection of short stories revolving around the darker side of the human psyche. It brings a certain lightness that only fiction can bring to issues of criminal intent, human breeding, and questions about the destructive capacity of society. So, even as the stories walk you in to the depths of the darkness, I will always makes sure to loft a lantern to light your way.
With Five You Get Fortune Cookies by H. S. Stone May 11, 2012 $0.99 11955 words Sample 20%
A man's fortune cookies predict his future. A group of boys find more than they bargained for in an abandoned building. How do you convince someone you're a time traveler? "With Five You Get Fortune Cookies" features these and 2 other short stories. Included in this collection: "Fortune Cookies", "Urban Spelunkers", "Conversation with a Time Traveler", "The Central Hour", "A Cornucopia of Candy"
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross May 11, 2012 Free! 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."
Open the Clown Car: 25 stories of Google secrets, the history of sex, and the 16th minute of fame by Bob Fenster May 10, 2012 $1.99 36941 words Sample 30%
These exotic stories answer such important questions as: Does sex cause permanent brain damage? Have we ever lost a war we didn’t know we were fighting? You’ll learn why Cupid is quitting and why some airport delays are not long enough. You’ll meet the one percent of the one percent, the man who sold life, and the Olympic athlete who raises the proud cry of his people: “We’re number 187! Maybe!”
Open the Gates: 10 odd stories of bad bosses, skinny shoppers and Hollywood pants by Bob Fenster May 09, 2012 Free! 18172 words Read a sample
Odd stories about the only store in America that has everything you want, plus things you want other people to think you want even though you don’t. You’ll meet the worst bosses in the world, the man who flashes through life, and the jobs for which only the desperate need apply. You’ll find out why the world is full of second-rate conquerors and the secret of the steps.
Poetry Without Fear by Afobos May 09, 2012 $2.99 22705 words Sample 15%
These are poems that I've written through the years that can be classified as Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, or whatever else you decide. They all have one thing in common and that is they all come from the heart. I hope you enjoy them! Show More Show Less
Shara Zhad: Complete Erotic Tales by Cherry Lee May 09, 2012 $4.99 52245 words Sample 10%
Kidnapped by a rival warlord and held for ransom she’s sure her father won’t pay, Shara Zhad enthralls Rashtan with erotic tales. How long can she entertain her kidnapper and prolong her life? When the chance to collect the ransom comes through, will he be willing to give her up or will the balance of power shift and the captive become the possessor of Rashtan’s heart?
No Fishing In Here: Just Short Stories by George F Mason May 09, 2012 $0.99 21195 words Sample 20%
A book of 12 short stories. Each one was written to arose the emotions. Many of our emotions, such as, denial, despair and anger are covered, but there is also a bit of humour to keep the work balanced. Life can be grim, but surely not all of the time.
The Bulletproof Badge by Ian Thomas Healy May 09, 2012 $2.99 30980 words Sample 20%
A collection of previously-published and all-new tales featuring super-strong and damage-resistant parahuman police officer Harry Blaine.
Spirits of the Third Dimension by Veronica Middleton-Blake May 09, 2012 $0.99 15955 words Sample 20%
Three short stories of ghosts, crime and emotion.
Mad Stacks by Scott Nicholson May 08, 2012 $3.99 114339 words Sample 10%
Mad Stacks is the complete text of three story collections covering suspense, psychological mystery, and paranormal tales. A total of 29 stories originally published in professional magazines and anthologies such as Writers of the Future, The Third Alternative, Cemetery Dance, Crimewave, and more. The box set of 118,000 words also includes a bonus essay.
Bad Stacks by Scott Nicholson May 08, 2012 $3.99 116233 words Sample 10%
BAD STACKS is the complete text of three story collections covering supernatural, paranormal, horror, and mystery tales. A total of 26 stories originally published in professional magazines and anthologies such as Cemetery Dance, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Shivers, Crimewave, Blue Murder Magazine, and more. The box set of 120,000 words also includes four essays.
Cupid Pulls a Prank and Other Lesbian Tales by Q. Kelly May 08, 2012 $2.99 22109 words Sample 10%
Ten short stories are in this collection. The lead story is "Cupid Pulls a Prank." For the first time in American history, both the Republicans and the Democrats have female candidates running for president. The Republican is Alice Cowell, and the Democrat is Gillian Marshall. Cupid strikes them during a live, nationwide televised debate, and Alice's and Gillian's reactions shock even Cupid.
Savory Shorts by Peter Shoemaker May 08, 2012 $2.99 6341 words Sample 30%
A collection of ten powerful short stories on food and memory by the former editor of Delicious Libertine. From love and lust to pride and death, Peter BG Shoemaker evokes those connections between what we eat and what it means to be human.
Missing Pieces by Scott Nicholson May 08, 2012 $0.99 34849 words Sample 10%
A collection of 10 stories by bestselling thriller author Scott Nicholson. Includes works originally appearing in Cemetery Dance, Blood Lite, Legends of the Mountain State, Carpe Noctem, and more. Fantasy, suspense, the supernatural, and psychological thrills lurk inside this assortment, including recent original works never before seen.
Love, with a slice of lemon by Catherine A. MacKenzie May 08, 2012 $1.99 24824 words Sample 9%
This book is a collection of eight short stories and several poems. They are romantic/love stories, normal kinds of stories, but with a bit of a twist (thus the lemon!). One story borders on horror, with a bit of gore (so you are forewarned!).
a little bit of FLASH - fiction, that is by Catherine A. MacKenzie May 08, 2012 $0.99 6258 words Sample 22%
This book is a compilation of 10 flash fiction stories, each under 1,000 words.
Timely Tales 1: Family & Friends by Leni Matlin May 08, 2012 $0.99 18428 words Sample 30%
Timely Tales 1 is about parents, children and friends, for at the end of the day, family and friendships make it all worthwhile. No one said parenting would be easy (or growing up and finding your way in this world), but with patience, understanding and a few dollops of love, most things can have a positive ending. So pick up TT 1, read a story and everything will look a bit brighter, guaranteed.
The Destiny Stone Trilogy by Georgia Tribell May 07, 2012 $2.99 76556 words Sample 20%
The Destiny Trilogy: In DESTINY OF LOVE after discovering a magical stone, a noblewoman cannot find peace until she stops the murder of a laird. In DESTINY’S FORTUNE when the man she despises is really the man of her dreams, it can only be Destiny’s Fortune. DESTINY’S GUARDIAN When your client has the same face as the lover in your erotic dreams, it can only be Destiny's Guardian.
Flashes by Mary Maclaren May 07, 2012 $0.99 9866 words Sample 20%
A miscellany of short stories, flash fiction, anecdotes, poetry and quotations.
Overtime by Willie Wit May 07, 2012 Free! 495 words Read a sample
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A Pocketful of Shorts by Tarry Ionta May 07, 2012 $1.20 16850 words Sample 10%
A Pocketful of Shorts is a collection of short stories in mixed genres, with a fair number inspired by, and written for Women's magazines. A few are of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
Tribute by Tonya Moore May 07, 2012 $2.99 14536 words Sample 20%
An omnibus of urban fantasy, horror and literary flash fiction and short stories written by Tonya R. Moore. Tribute swings the pendulum from literary urban fantasy to horror.
Sarsenet Sarcophagus by Mirvan Ereon May 06, 2012 $1.50 3610 words Sample 20%
To want someone so bad that the putrefying flesh Will not be a burden but a sweet pile of lovely things. To love someone so much and even too great That one shall be not afraid To love someone by opening one’s mouth And taste the meat and swallow. To love someone and take everything in, All that can be consumed and sheltered inside. To love and