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De lelie by Aglaia Bouma De lelie by Aglaia Bouma May 16, 2012 Free! 1072 words Read a sample
Na een verkeersongeval bezoekt een vrouw haar zwaargewonde dochter in het ziekenhuis.
The Dragon in my Shadow by C.M. Simpson The Dragon in my Shadow by C.M. Simpson May 16, 2012 $1.49 5281 words Sample 10%
The Dragon in my Shadow is a short tale of office politics and betrayal, which shows that some childhood things can mature into adulthood with us. It was originally published in An Anthology of Dragons and is just over 5,000 words long.
Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming by Linda Swift Nathan, the Buttercups are Blooming by Linda Swift May 16, 2012 $0.99 9906 words Sample 15%
Short Story Speculative Fiction ~ Nathan Bradford is a prosperous man who always provided well for his wife Esther and their eight children. Now blind with glaucoma, he listens with helpless fury as his beloved wife lies dying while his children respond in their individual ways to the evolving crisis they all feel helpless to prevent. Will Nathan change the seemingly inevitable course of events?
Twin Rivers by John D. Nesbitt Twin Rivers by John D. Nesbitt May 15, 2012 $3.99 61045 words Sample 15%
Clay Westbrook, a cowhand, runs into trouble when he sticks up for a Mexican sheepherder being bullied by a rancher named Sutton. Clay remains friends with the Mexicans and becomes interested in Tony’s niece, Guadalupe. Before long, Clay has no job and is harassed by Sutton and his men. But there's more afoot with plans for a big ditch project and only Clay stands in the way.
Killdeere Challenge by Lee Aaron Wilson Killdeere Challenge by Lee Aaron Wilson May 15, 2012 $3.99 81242 words Sample 15%
Full-Length Western Novel ~ After serving his sentence, Davy Killdeere is released from Yuma Prison. A letter from Ty asks him to stop at a way station and pick up two girls and bring them to the ranch. He heads for the way station to do his duty. One problem after another crops up – a pretty young woman, angry Apaches, a Colonel who wants to hang him, and a few other unsavory fellows .
Dismantle by Michael McDonald Dismantle by Michael McDonald May 15, 2012 Free! 2654 words Read a sample
A week is a long time in politics. In diary format, one political candidate chronicles his drastic change of fortune as he goes from the potential Prime Minister to a pariah within his own party.
Bag Daddies by Greg Rohloff Bag Daddies by Greg Rohloff May 15, 2012 Free! 17545 words Read a sample
Four desperate guys, a bag of stolen diamonds, a plan to get them to a fence. What can go wrong?
Play / Bdsm: Walkthrough by Jess C Scott Play / Bdsm: Walkthrough by Jess C Scott May 15, 2012 Free! 7413 words Read a sample
The Play / Bdsm Anthology by Jess C Scott is a collection of Bdsm-themed contemporary short stories. Play / Bdsm: Walkthrough is a freebie mini compilation. In this promotional eBook, Jess talks about the themes and inspirations behind her (non-pornographic Bdsm-themed) project. Genre: Education (Reference / Commentary) * * * Length: 5,800 Words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott
Bad Romance (Seven Deadly Sins): Walkthrough by Jess C Scott Bad Romance (Seven Deadly Sins): Walkthrough by Jess C Scott May 15, 2012 Free! 7067 words Read a sample
The Bad Romance Anthology is a pop culture inspired short story collection, which links star-crossed lovers to each of the seven deadly sins. In this promotional eBook, Jess C Scott talks about the themes and inspirations behind her (unintentionally satirical) project. GENRE: Education (Reference / Commentary) * * * LENGTH: 5,400 Words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott
Naked Heat: Walkthrough by Jess C Scott Naked Heat: Walkthrough by Jess C Scott May 15, 2012 Free! 7293 words Read a sample
The Naked Heat Anthology by Jess C Scott is a collection of incubus and succubus stories. Naked Heat: Walkthrough is a freebie mini compilation. In this promotional eBook, Jess talks about the themes and inspirations behind her incubus/succubus themed project. GENRE: Education (Reference / Commentary) * * * LENGTH: 5,500 Words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott
The Undiscovered Country by Gervase Shorter The Undiscovered Country by Gervase Shorter May 15, 2012 $2.99 61270 words Sample 11%
Past and present are intertwined in the life of a writer as his ghost looks back and revisits scenes from his childhood and youth. He relives past love affairs and reviews his successes and failures. As he watches the destinies of old friends and lovers now inexorably unfolding beyond his control, he takes a fresh look at the part he played in their lives.
DEBUT, Song for My Birth Mother by Lois Mathieu DEBUT, Song for My Birth Mother by Lois Mathieu May 15, 2012 $4.95 72533 words Sample 15%
“Debut, Song for My Birth Mother” is the novel about a mother and child whose bond is broken when a college-bound teen gives her child up for adoption. The two live much of their lives secretly yearning for each other. More than 20 years later, they fear that time is running out. They have both suffered deeply from the irrevocable loss and they weigh the pros and cons of meeting.
Chance Encounters by Leni Matlin 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.
The Yellow Braid by Karen Coccioli The Yellow Braid by Karen Coccioli May 14, 2012 $0.99 39851 words Sample 10%
The Yellow Braid is a story about acclaimed poet, Caro Barrone whose search for ideal love leads her into a relationship with a beautiful thirteen-year old prodigy. This provocative novella takes an honest look at a woman whose capacity for transgression is countered only by her capacity for transformation.
Quick Reads: The Night Train by Ed Rehkopf Quick Reads: The Night Train by Ed Rehkopf May 14, 2012 Free! 3620 words Read a sample
A hobo determines to leave the life on the night train heading south.
Wedding Song by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis 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.
Quick Reads: Kindred Spirits by Ed Rehkopf Quick Reads: Kindred Spirits by Ed Rehkopf May 13, 2012 Free! 1467 words Read a sample
Two elderly woman friends on a bike path make an indelible impression on a young jogger.
The Legend of League Park by Amy Stilgenbauer The Legend of League Park by Amy Stilgenbauer May 13, 2012 $3.99 48579 words Sample 20%
In a sport like baseball, it can be hard for a girl to make her mark. Just don't count Gioia and Audrey out just yet.
Wrongway Dave by Jose Rodriguez Wrongway Dave by Jose Rodriguez May 13, 2012 Free! 2962 words Read a sample
Dave is paralyzed by terror every time he jumps out of an airplane. Despite a string of bad jumps that make Frank, his instructor, ground him out of concern for his life, Dave finds ways to keep on trying to get that one turning point jump that will free him from his terror and botched performances. Skydiving is unforgiving of errors, and Dave makes plenty of those.
Wren by Belinda Weikel Wren by Belinda Weikel May 13, 2012 $0.99 68383 words Sample 20%
Wren’s seventeenth birthday is not a joyous event for her. She does not want to be courted by every willing man in the colony; and especially, not by the Chief’s son. Things go from bad to worse as Wren finds her birthday celebration interrupted by uninvited guests. When the black suits come, people are taken, never to be seen again. Now, Wren finds herself a slave of the black suits, and a la
River by Hisano Hoshi River by Hisano Hoshi May 13, 2012 $0.99 3829 words Sample 30%
On a beautiful spring day, a woman loses her mother. One summer night, on the river bank in her neighborhood, she meets her mother again who tells her wise and unforgettable views of life. A Poetic, magical and philosophical short story for all mothers, daughters, and sons of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Les bouquins by Maude Mainguy Les bouquins by Maude Mainguy May 13, 2012 $0.99 2120 words Sample 20%
Courte nouvelle à propos d'un écrivain souffrant du syndrome de la page blanche, qui trouve refuge dans son imposante collection de livres. Toutefois, le calme habituel de sa bibliothèque est troublé par un évènement inusité, qui bouleverse sa routine et redéfinit sa perception de la littérature.
The Chicken Whisperer by MM Wake The Chicken Whisperer by MM Wake May 13, 2012 Free! 1349 words Read a sample
A short story regarding one special boy and his affinity with nature.
Tarot by Nils Horn Tarot by Nils Horn May 13, 2012 Free! 18975 words Read a sample
The Tarot is a 78-sheet set of maps that will be used for psychological purposes, and oracle. The Tarot encourages self-reflection and strengthen your own wisdom.
Escape the Beast by Colin Cohen Escape the Beast by Colin Cohen May 12, 2012 $2.99 36625 words Sample 50%
Jake Stein is a recent college graduate who finds himself devoured by a horrific yet alluring monster and thus trapped in an expressionistic dystopia, forced to conform to a mindless collective society awash in consumerism and empty sensuality. A society from which he can only escape with the help of a not-so-dead German philosopher named Friedrich Nietzsche.
Mr. November by Saul Tanpepper Mr. November by Saul Tanpepper May 12, 2012 $1.49 17202 words Sample 20%
Hoping to finally reconcile the memory of his brother’s horrific death, a man returns to his childhood hometown and the house that has haunted him since that long-ago Halloween night. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. November is at once a ghost story, a coming-of-age tale, and a tribute to a favorite American pasttime.
The Gold Watch by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis 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.
Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by V. Campudoni Wendal, His Cat, and the Progress of Man by V. Campudoni May 12, 2012 Free! 2637 words Read a sample
Wendal lives in a very big civilization called Mankind. His job, in this civilization, is to do nothing. One day Wendal's cat disappears and Wendal sets forth in search of her and finds that a great darkness has come to possess Mankind. An illustrated novel.
Novel Ideas by J. C. Allen Novel Ideas by J. C. Allen May 12, 2012 $2.99 81830 words Sample 20%
Penny Reed’s hopes for the future came to a crashing halt when her father died, making her a ward of the state. Knowing her grandfather was still alive and recognizing she’d never survive in the “system,” she stole her father’s boat and sailed away. Novel Ideas will touch your heart and stir your soul; it will demonstrate how courage and determination can change your world.
The Sad Day by Tim Girard The Sad Day by Tim Girard May 11, 2012 $0.99 5484 words Sample 5%
When Cowboy came into their lives bombs fell. Enduring the war two little boys sought refuge in their action figures while desperately trying to avoid the pitfalls of the war.
Long Time Gone by Richard Sanford Long Time Gone by Richard Sanford May 11, 2012 $3.99 144394 words Sample 15%
An epic novel of passion, loss, and discovery set in the days that defined a generation. Vernon Case is missing. For Cal Stewart, a disc jockey in Harriet, Mississippi, Vernon is much more than a runaway. He is the only heir of Po Case, the old man who raised Cal like a father. With an oath to bring Vernon home, Cal is caught up in the winds that whip the American firestorm in 1968.
Bajo la mirada del cóndor by Eva Nicco Chiurazzi Bajo la mirada del cóndor by Eva Nicco Chiurazzi May 11, 2012 $4.99 62235 words Sample 10%
"Bajo la mirada del Cóndor" nos cuenta la historia de Jorge, un activista argentino que, con la llegada de Videla al poder en su país, ha de escapar con la «patota» siguiéndole los talones. Por fortuna, encuentra refugio en Perú, pero será solo un refugio momentáneo, porque pronto también se hacen los militares con el poder en el país andino y el siniestro Cóndor comienza a agitar sus alas...
Significado cero by Irene Rodríguez Aseijas Significado cero by Irene Rodríguez Aseijas May 11, 2012 $1.99 38837 words Sample 10%
“Significado cero” es una excelente crónica de la llegada, siempre súbita, a la edad adulta, narrada se diría que de primera mano por una testigo presencial, con los últimos restos de esa ingenuidad y esa sensibilidad que poco a poco se irá diluyendo. Una novela con la que el lector se sentirá identificado en muchas de sus páginas.
Thief of Hearts: Wanted by DL Snow Thief of Hearts: Wanted by DL Snow May 11, 2012 $1.99 34733 words Sample 20%
Book One of the Thief of Hearts Trilogy. Happily ever after? Zaina doesn't believe in it. Now revenge on the other hand...All she has to do is: cut her hair, dress up as a boy, call herself Little John, join the traveling circus, guard her soul against the evil sorceress, battle dragons and avoid the lethal tip of the mysterious Lord Hood's blade. It's perfectly easy. Yeah, right.
Fossiloctopus by Forrest Aguirre Fossiloctopus by Forrest Aguirre May 11, 2012 $0.99 16986 words Sample 30%
A strange and unsettling collection of short fiction from World Fantasy Award-winning editor and author Forrest Aguirre. Explore this bizzare cabinet of curiosities culled from the pages of such places as 3rd Bed, Gargoyle, American Letters & Commentary, Diagram, Exquisite Corpse, and others. Open the door to a museum of surreal curiosities and stare into the eyes of the Fossiloctopus!
SEAL Team Bravo: Black Ops by Eric Meyer SEAL Team Bravo: Black Ops by Eric Meyer May 11, 2012 $2.99 76626 words Sample 20%
They are the best of the best, the Navy SEALs, the world’s most elite fighting force. When a vital kill-mission inside Afghanistan uncovers an unexpected and deadly plot to use a nuclear weapon that could cost thousands of American lives, they are called upon once more.
A Cleansing of Souls by Stuart Ayris A Cleansing of Souls by Stuart Ayris May 11, 2012 $2.99 72545 words Sample 20%
A Cleansing of Souls tells the story of two strangers whose chance meeting leads their respective lives to spiral out of control. It is a story of innocence, grief, hope and redemption that has been described by reviewers as "A breathless literary experience...", "An unforgettable book...", "One of the most powerful books I have ever read..."
The Rum Shop by Ed Teja The Rum Shop by Ed Teja May 10, 2012 $0.99 2943 words Sample 20%
In the islands of the West Indies, the rum shop is the center of community activity, mostly because everyone shows up there sooner or later. News of events and people, and gossip and stories are shared freely. It is a wonderful place to spend some time if you want to get to know the people. And the rum can be mighty fine too.
Crossroads by Cristian Mihai Crossroads by Cristian Mihai May 10, 2012 Free! 1141 words Read a sample
"His chest felt heavy, his legs tired. Dead leaves rustled under his feet. Nailed to the sky, the moon’s sardonic smile quivered among a cluster of cold stars. His body just a coffin for his soul, Robert seemed to take every footstep with infinite precaution, as if fearing that the dirt road would swallow his feet."
The Billionth American by Robert Reichardt The Billionth American by Robert Reichardt May 10, 2012 $4.99 54729 words Sample 15%
A satire set in the overcrowded Washington, DC (now Washtown, DC) of AD 2080, the novel focuses on Burgess Huxley, a young employee at the Federal Bureau of the Census, and the chaotic events leading up to the massive July 4th “Billionth American Celebration” honoring the illegitimate birth of that citizen. The hero discovers a government Census cover-up that triggers a series of wild adventures.
Twitpoems by Allen Taylor Twitpoems by Allen Taylor May 10, 2012 $0.99 849 words Sample 15%
30 poems published over the course of one month, one poem per day for 30 days. Each poem consists of 140 characters or less and ranging from the profound to the absurd. Silly, witty, thoughtful, and poetic. Each poem is its own gem.
Martyr's Dream by Neil Hetzner Martyr's Dream by Neil Hetzner May 10, 2012 Free! 76330 words Read a sample
Two gay priests struggle to reconcile duty and desire. The choices they make over the course of twenty years ripple out, twisting them and those they touch into an ever more tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and revenge.
The Secret Cause by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis 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.
Hello Bitches! by Kristina Bravo Hello Bitches! by Kristina Bravo May 10, 2012 $2.99 20094 words Sample 20%
Hello Bitches! is not for the close-minded. Or else it might cause a heart attack. The book is about the scandalous life of Georgina Vogue and her party animal friends who lived life in hedonistic mode. The stories are told in the author’s gossipy manner of talking about socially acceptable topics like love and friendship, as well as thought-provoking subjects such as alcohol, drugs, sex…
Timely Tales 2: The New Age Edition by Leni Matlin Timely Tales 2: The New Age Edition by Leni Matlin May 10, 2012 $0.99 21463 words Sample 30%
Have you ever wondered about the original Ten Commandments Moses smashed up on Sinai? How about some startling new translations of biblical documents, a close encounter with an ET, a trek in the Himalayas for a spiritual master, or a conversation about the Boss with no less than Death himself? Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for some paradigm shifting as Timely Tales goes New Age in Vol. 2!
Bangkok--Just Under the Skin by Grant J Venables Bangkok--Just Under the Skin by Grant J Venables May 09, 2012 $4.99 69165 words Sample 10%
Bangkok—Just Under the Skin: the single, expat man and his often-misguided search for love in Bangkok, The City of Angels. These 19 shorts are told from varying perspectives, in multiple genres, and all provide a true insider’s view. There are stories of heartache, heartbreak, true love found, laughter, and friendship. Bangkok is The City of Angels, but it also can be a devilishly lonely place.
The Bluff by Sue Wentz The Bluff by Sue Wentz May 09, 2012 $0.99 23313 words Sample 20%
In the ashes of an abusive marriage, a young woman on the brink of self-destruction faces an uncertain future. Will a chance meeting with a stranger allow the healing process to begin…or simply delay the inevitable? Set in the rural beauty of the Baraboo Bluffs in south-central Wisconsin, The Bluff is a story that blends literary prose with raw emotion.
On how the Cockroach, after having died, and after a short conversation with Saint Peter, entered the Gates of Heaven by V. Campudoni On how the Cockroach, after having died, and after a short conversation with Saint Peter, entered the Gates of Heaven by V. Campudoni May 09, 2012 $0.99 3691 words Sample 20%
Can a cockroach enter into Heaven? Will Saint Peter allow it? In the tradition of Psalms, Socrates, Solomon, and Seuss, "On how the Cockroach..." tackles the canons of our catechisms, the perceptions of our realities, the emblems around our necks, and, perhaps, the dark recesses of our prejudices. An illustrated dialogue.
The Selkie by Jen Ný The Selkie by Jen Ný May 09, 2012 $0.99 4787 words Sample 20%
In this retelling of Celtic myth, a young fisherman named Conall loses his beloved wife to the fury of the sea. In his grief, he loses his will to live until he is rescued by a woman who appears to have come from the sea itself.
The Prospect by Zack Drisko The Prospect by Zack Drisko May 09, 2012 $0.99 6049 words Sample 45%
"The Prospect" is a short story about the longing and passion for an unrealized dream. Austin Colt is a pitching phenom who struggles to adapt when his baseball career doesn’t go as planned.