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Sexual Prey (Beyond their Control: The Virgin Chronicles) by Lord Koga Sexual Prey (Beyond their Control: The Virgin Chronicles) by Lord Koga Jan. 03, 2011 $0.99 2612 words Sample 25%
Before I knew what was going on, she was upon me like a brutal sex-crazed creature. The soft tips of her fingers pressing through my boxers as she tightly wrapped her fingers around my growing member.
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Lord Koga is the pen name for a local Grand Rapids, Michigan Author, whom for the last 4 years has been writing in the specific genres of Erotic Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Lesbian Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Horror/sci-fi/fantasy erotica, as well as capture, S & M, BDSM fiction. The pen name “Lord Koga,” has been shortened over the years from its original name Lord Kogarasumaru. The origins of the name Kogarasumaru “Little Crow” is derive from a unique Japanese tachi sword rumored to have been created by legendary Japanese smith Amakuni during 8th century CE. The “little Crow” is considered to be unique as it is a bridge between the old double edge blades of Japan and the more modern version which eventually became known as Katana. Thus, the author that writes under this shortened pen name, desired to use it as a way to describe his writing style as a bit of old school mixed with new techniques. In some ways, considering the Genre in which he writes, it makes some since in the oddity of things, but as this is Veenstra Publishing, we love the oddity of authors, too out there for mainstream publishing to comprehend. Currently Lord Koga has over 68 titles out in e-book format and 4 titles in both print and ebook format. Lord Koga’s printed works include: Knights of Came-a-lot: The Fall of Acheron; Beyond their Control: Erotic Tales of Cheating Wives & the Man the Desired Them All; The Virgin Chronicles: A Beyond their Control Erotic Series; Dare to be Ravished: Beyond Her Control Erotic Series Currently Lord Koga has 15 titles listed on the best sellers list/top rated list in both action/adventure, Teen, and Lesbian subcategories on the All Romance E-book website.
The Snow Globe by David Schibi The Snow Globe by David Schibi Jan. 03, 2011 $0.99 3275 words Sample 20%
For Mary the decision was easy: she hadn’t planned on it, wasn’t ready for it, and had no plans of being with the father. So the baby had to go. And all it would take was a discreet trip to the clinic. When she spots the picketers she stops and pretends to shop at the Christmas curio sidewalk stand. But the stand has more than knick-knacks for sale - including a very special snow globe.
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Path of Fire by Christa Polkinhorn Path of Fire by Christa Polkinhorn Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 2873 words Sample 20%
A volume of poems which one reader called "clear-eyed and elegiac, with a cosmopolitan flavor. Path of Fire is full of unsentimental but emotionally charged poems about loneliness and family and searching the earth for a home."
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Christa Polkinhorn, originally from Switzerland, lives and works as writer and translator in Santa Monica, California. She divides her time between the United States and Switzerland and has strong ties to both countries. The tension and excitement this "double life" creates informs her work. Among her many interests, aside from writing, are traveling, studying foreign languages and cultures, drawing and painting, meeting people and forming friendships.
The Girl Who Invented Peanut Butter by Ben Birdy The Girl Who Invented Peanut Butter by Ben Birdy Jan. 02, 2011 $1.49 1121 words Sample 20%
The Earl of Sandwich’s invention is a curse for Malaspina, a princess with a mouth and hands so delicate that ordinary sandwiches just won’t do. It will be up to Peter, the stable boy who loves her from afar, to solve her dilemma. A charming short story from the author of "The Bugabaloo Boy."
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Ben Birdy's a friendly guy who writes stories for kids and teens. He lives in North Vancouver, Canada, with his wife, kids, dog, and cat, and loves to ski, swim, kayak, and sing, sometimes all at once. (In his alternate identity, Terry Hayman, he writes mysteries, SF, horror, and general fiction.)
Hot Views by Monica P Hot Views by Monica P Jan. 02, 2011 $1.00 1047 words Sample 15%
Trudy walks home and catches sight of her friend Ashley inside of a lovers arms. She gets a birds eye view of the hot action, and she removes herself in order to be able to hide from the sport. The action stains her mind, and soon she is propelled into a fantasy that is made of hot views.
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Erotic Shorts by Darren G. Burton Erotic Shorts by Darren G. Burton Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 8133 words Sample 10%
If you are after instant titillation with stories that get straight into the action, then Erotic Shorts is for you. No delayed gratification, just instant stimulation for your senses. Adults only 18+
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I have been a writer for nearly 30 years. I've written numerous full length works of fiction and non-fiction, as well as many short stories and anthologies.
Why'd You Bring Me to this Greasy Spoon? by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Why'd You Bring Me to this Greasy Spoon? by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 22797 words Sample 10%
How far would you go to get the best barbecue ribs in town? Camille and Hilary are studying at the library on a Friday night.Trent joins them.He shares a rib meal he bought at a barbecue restaurant.Camille and Hilary like the ribs.They visit the eatery.After entering the restaurant, Camille and Hilary become unwilling participants in a fight for their survival. Parental Warning:Contains violence.
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Amanda Lawrence Auverigne writes fiction.
Dark by Evangeline Love Dark by Evangeline Love Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 2426 words Read a sample
There's something exciting about being someplace your not allowed to be, what's more exciting is doing something you know you shouldn't do. Something that is so sinfully sweet you'll throw caution to the wind and ride the thrill. Who care's if you might loose your job, rip your dress and loose a few pints of blood in the process...
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After attempting but failing miserably at college and snoozing through her ten hour work days Eve knew she needed to do something more exciting with her life. What started out as a hobby, quickly turned into several stories, some short, some long, some dead ends and some just no good at all. Evangeline is a sucker for a happy ending, a chocoholic and the rare person who loathes coffee. She loves being able to create worlds in which your everyday person can find true love and happiness... And maybe a little something to singe the sheets.
Trajan's Arch by Michael Williams Trajan's Arch by Michael Williams Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 138484 words Sample 20%
Trajan's Arch is a fantasy realism novel by Walden Books best seller Michael Williams. Gabriel Rackett stands at the threshold of middle age. He lives north of Chicago and teaches at a small community college. He has written one novel and has no prospects of writing another; his powers stagnated by drink and loss. Then into his possession comes a manuscript written by a childhood friend...
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Blackwyrm Books has excerpted this short story from the upcoming Michael Williams novel Trajan’s Arch for promotional purposes. Michael is best known as the author of the experimental fantasy novels Arcady and Allamandra, as well as numerous Dragonlance novels, short fiction, and poems. Feel free to share, reproduce, or distribute this story in any way you desire. The complete book will be available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble Online, and directly from the publisher at www.blackwyrm.com in November of 2010.
Riders on the Rez by Jan Lofton Riders on the Rez by Jan Lofton Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 6513 words Read a sample
Billy Tsosie meets his Navaho relatives for the 1st time ever but he is afraid he does not fit in. His Mom has never taught him Dine traditions and he thinks his older cousin Danny looks down on him because of it. But when Billy gets into a fight at the Kayenta Skateboard Park, it is Danny who comes to his rescue. With glossary of skate terms. Free, in memory of Rex Meyer.
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It was 2006 (or maybe it was 2007) when some irrelevant-to-this-story-things happened and I came to know myself as a writer. Not a writer as I had been: a proposal writer,technical writer, academic writer, but in the far more freeing sense of writing for my own enjoyment. Judging by the children's books I wrote then my newly born inner author had a very happy childhood. As I crafted my small worlds I was reminded again of a mental image that I had carried with me for years, of the woman who sits at the loom that stands at the gate between the worlds, perpetually weaving this one into existence. My Native American friends told me she was Spider Woman in their cultural myths, keeping us all entranced with the very never-endingness of her creations. When I began to think about a modern retelling of this myth, I thought it should be told as a girl's story, but Billy Tsosie, the hero of RIDERS ON THE REZ, took charge of the narrative right away and sent me off on a research quest to learn about Navajo language and customs. Billy has grown up now, and is in pre-med at the University of Arizona (life moves much faster in fiction than in the flesh)and I have moved on to other stories and styles. I look forward to introducing them here on Smashwords as they are ready to be shared,
Serpent Singer and Other Stories by M.H. Bonham Serpent Singer and Other Stories by M.H. Bonham Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 30133 words Sample 5%
Sea Serpents, and Demons, and Trolls, oh my Even before Shadowhelm became embroiled in the fight of his life against the demon emperor Allarun in Prophecy of Swords, Shadowhelm was fighting on the side of good. Join his adventures as he battles slavers, sea serpents, trolls, Fae, goddesses, shapeshifters, pirates and a very nasty demon in five stories sure to entertain.
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The Family's Little Secret by Janainah Frye The Family's Little Secret by Janainah Frye Jan. 02, 2011 $1.00 76196 words Sample 15%
Erin Dixon is an intelligent woman whose life is going according to plan and gets better when she meets a man with whom she falls in love. But things change when she discovers things are not what they seem and her close knit family members step in to help her. Erin's decisions change her life drastically, but how much she changes personally will surprise you.
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THE BLASPHEMER by MARKY DE SADE THE BLASPHEMER by MARKY DE SADE Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 1156 words Sample 10%
This a DARK and DANGEROUS story. Not for the easily offended or weak minded. It challenges religions and belief systems, it may change the way you see the World entirely. There are graphic scenes of torture and strong language. Not a book for the feint of heart. A good read.
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The Wild, Hilarious Campout with Scoutmaster Olive by Kelly Hamilton The Wild, Hilarious Campout with Scoutmaster Olive by Kelly Hamilton Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 2282 words Sample 20%
A children's book based on the fictional misadventures of Scoutmaster Olive and her troop of young scouts. This is the first in a series of scoutmaster olive adventures.
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Cumberland Furnace & Other Fear Forged Fables by Ronald Kelly Cumberland Furnace & Other Fear Forged Fables by Ronald Kelly Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 26326 words Sample 20%
Seven tales of terror that could only beat in the dark, diseased heart of Dixie… - An abandoned furnace stands as a monument to cruelty and torture…as well as a gathering place for old ghosts… - Grandma’s culinary gifts of comfort and compassion contain a special ingredient conjured from the very depths of Hell… And much much more!
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Ronald Kelly was born November 20, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee where he was raised a Southern Baptist. He attended Pegram Elementary School and Cheatham County Central High School (both in Ashland City, Tennessee) before starting his writing career. Ronald Kelly began his writing career in 1986 and quickly sold his first short story, "Breakfast Serial," to Terror Time Again magazine. His first novel, Hindsight was released by Zebra Books in 1990. His audiobook collection, Dark Dixie: Tales of Southern Horror, was on the nominating ballot of the 1992 Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album. Zebra published seven of Ronald Kelly's novels from 1990 to 1996. Ronald's short fiction work has been published by Cemetery Dance, Borderlands 3, Deathrealm, Dark at Heart, Hot Blood: Seeds of Fear, and many more. After selling hundreds of thousands of books, the bottom dropped out of the horror market in 1996. So, when Zebra dropped their horror line in October 1996, Ronald Kelly stopped writing for almost ten years and worked various jobs including welder, factory worker, production manager, drugstore manager, and custodian.
Second Chances by Ciera Cunnda Second Chances by Ciera Cunnda Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 10270 words Read a sample
AmberLynn seems like she has a good life- a roof over her head, a good look, and money. Underneath the surface is where all her secrets lay. When her home life finally becomes too much for her, she escapes in the only way she sees fit- running away. Will she ever go back home?
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Hi! I'm Ciera Cunnda. I'm an aspiring writer, but I also have a life. Some of my favorite things to do are listen to music, hang out with my family&friends, go shopping, and sleep. I hope to be a better writer some day, as I realize that some of my work is not the greatest. Hey, that's why they call it 'aspiring'. ~~edit!~~ Yeah, so, I'd just like to clarify that I wrote some of these novellas when I was younger...'cuz somebody pointed out that some of my uploads are kinda bad and others are kinda good...so that's why. :p ~~edit!again!~~ If you have questions or comments, you can email me at cieracunnda@hotmail.com
Lucarian Royalty by Ciera Cunnda Lucarian Royalty by Ciera Cunnda Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 4350 words Read a sample
In this short story, Nachella overcomes the cruelties of being forced into a life and not having a choice of anything.
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Hi! I'm Ciera Cunnda. I'm an aspiring writer, but I also have a life. Some of my favorite things to do are listen to music, hang out with my family&friends, go shopping, and sleep. I hope to be a better writer some day, as I realize that some of my work is not the greatest. Hey, that's why they call it 'aspiring'. ~~edit!~~ Yeah, so, I'd just like to clarify that I wrote some of these novellas when I was younger...'cuz somebody pointed out that some of my uploads are kinda bad and others are kinda good...so that's why. :p ~~edit!again!~~ If you have questions or comments, you can email me at cieracunnda@hotmail.com
Punishment From Above by Monica P Punishment From Above by Monica P Jan. 02, 2011 $1.00 1433 words Sample 15%
Rain tells her boyfriend 'no', and soon birds are falling from the sky. She grows hysterical for a moment, however then her mood calms down and she is left in order to deduce that God had been angered by the demon inside of her boyfriend.
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This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing.
Trust, Faith, and Love by Ciera Cunnda Trust, Faith, and Love by Ciera Cunnda Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 14238 words Read a sample
Aubrey's brother, missing for four years, is finally returning home. After all, it's only four years. What could've changed that would've torn their family apart? But what brought them apart might just be what brings them back together once again.
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Hi! I'm Ciera Cunnda. I'm an aspiring writer, but I also have a life. Some of my favorite things to do are listen to music, hang out with my family&friends, go shopping, and sleep. I hope to be a better writer some day, as I realize that some of my work is not the greatest. Hey, that's why they call it 'aspiring'. ~~edit!~~ Yeah, so, I'd just like to clarify that I wrote some of these novellas when I was younger...'cuz somebody pointed out that some of my uploads are kinda bad and others are kinda good...so that's why. :p ~~edit!again!~~ If you have questions or comments, you can email me at cieracunnda@hotmail.com
Wolf in Minister's Clothes by Tiffany L. Warren Wolf in Minister's Clothes by Tiffany L. Warren Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 11315 words Sample 50%
This prequel to the Bestseller What a Sista Should Do tells the story of how young Taylor Johnson is lured into a web of lies by slickster Luke Hastings. His wife, Yvonne, is suspicious of the new church member with the Beyoncesque physique. Find out how this tempestuous love triangle began...
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What We Learned Along the Way by Nadirah Angail What We Learned Along the Way by Nadirah Angail Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 99247 words Sample 25%
4 Muslim friends in their early twenties struggle with issues of family, marriage, career goals and body image. Follow Malikah, Aliya, Jaime and Mariam on their journey into womanhood as they learn the lessons of love, heartache, redemption and identity. Laugh with them. Cry with them. Join them on their journey.
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Penning realities: That's what this Kansas City, Mo writer does. "Of all the good floating around out there, I capture some of it on paper, make it concrete, so there's no denying it." Most often, Angail gives written voice to women's issues, including relationships, self esteem, body image, health, mothering and a whole host of others. Currently, she is the author of two books, ON ALL THE THINGS THAT MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL: SHORT INSPIRATIONAL ESSAYS ON LIFE, LOVE & SELF and the novel WHAT WE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY. She is inextricably connected to the feminine experience and feels obligated to focus energy there. Too often, women and girls don't receive the care and credit we deserve. They get judged, belittled, underestimated and neglected by a society that doesn't always see their value. In the end, a lot of them get lost, separated from their beauty, their inner light. Hopefully, Angail's words can be a tether, guiding them back to balance. Aside from writing, Angail does therapy with families and couples. She has a Master’s degree from Drexel in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). She has worked with a wide variety of clients on issues ranging from depression, drug abuse, sexual abuse, marital discord, family reunification and more. She currently lives in her hometown of Kansas City with her husband and daughter.
Time Has Come by Peter Gustin Time Has Come by Peter Gustin Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 86594 words Read a sample
Fight Club” meets “The Da Vinci Code” as religion zealots form the backdrop of this mystery/thriller. A man who may or may not be the Son of God returns to Earth and decides that it’s time the world hear His message again. Some believe while others remain quite skeptical. Both sides go to the extreme in an effort to prove that they are right. Zealots go to the extreme.
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Interesting face #1: Pete Gustin is legally blind and has been ever since the age of 8. He's never actually "read' a book in his entire life. Books on tape/CD have been his only connection to the world of books. If you wonder why his writing style is so "unique", this might help to explain that. Pete Gustin comes to the literary world by way of radio. He started as a radio announcer in Boston while attending college at the age of 18. His voice can now be heard on over 250 radio stations across the U.S. He is based in Boston and is the Creative Services Director for Sports Radio WEEI and also hosts a daily web-show called The Catch-Up with Pete Gustin which can be seen at www.thecatchuptoday.com
Eagles of Peenemunde by Vincent Formosa Eagles of Peenemunde by Vincent Formosa Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 99872 words Sample 8%
May 1944 For a German test pilot, their loyalty is tested and they are faced with a decision that goes against everything they have ever known. For an American pilot, it was a simple deal; fly over occupied Europe, take some photos and fly home again. Plans are never that simple. In a world at war, they are about to discover that friends can be found in the most unlikely of places
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Vincent Formosa is a writer who specializes in historical military fiction. Having grown up in the North of England, he studied at Cardiff University attaining a degree in Ancient History. He now lives in West Yorkshire where he works as a civil servant.
Hell on a Leash by Michael McCloskey Hell on a Leash by Michael McCloskey Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 53961 words Sample 10%
Nergal, Ralcander, Avawo and Kreen are the meanest, most dangerous brigands in the Three Kingdoms. A disparate group, they find in common between themselves only brute strength, consumate skill, and ruthless drive. Having just made the heist of their career, they simply wish to escape from the soldiers hunting for them, but soon they become enslaved to an evil greater than themselves.
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I am a software engineer in Silicon Valley afflicted with recurring dreams of otherworldly creatures, mysterious alien planets and fantastic adventures.
In the Fire by Ciera Cunnda In the Fire by Ciera Cunnda Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 15643 words Read a sample
A simple kitchen fire has tore through Nina's life and left it permanently changed. Years later, she is in a new place in an attempt to scratch the past, regardless of the constant reminders. Dealing with a new boy and new friends, she will truly learn what it means to be still be in the fire without one.
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Hi! I'm Ciera Cunnda. I'm an aspiring writer, but I also have a life. Some of my favorite things to do are listen to music, hang out with my family&friends, go shopping, and sleep. I hope to be a better writer some day, as I realize that some of my work is not the greatest. Hey, that's why they call it 'aspiring'. ~~edit!~~ Yeah, so, I'd just like to clarify that I wrote some of these novellas when I was younger...'cuz somebody pointed out that some of my uploads are kinda bad and others are kinda good...so that's why. :p ~~edit!again!~~ If you have questions or comments, you can email me at cieracunnda@hotmail.com
Unexpected Hero by Brad Chambers Unexpected Hero by Brad Chambers Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 2858 words Sample 20%
Bob just wanted to escape his life for a few minutes. He didn't realize that he would be taking a chance on losing it.
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I grew up reading almost every book in my school library and have continued to read to this day. Some of my favourite authors are Asimov, Louis L amour, Robert Jordan, and Frank Herbert. I started writing as a hobby and it has turned into my favourite past time. I hope to have many years of writing ahead of me and lots of books published as ebooks.
Incestiable (incest stories) by Jess C Scott Incestiable (incest stories) by Jess C Scott Jan. 02, 2011 $4.99 39454 words Sample 10%
Featuring the first collection of Jess C Scott’s incest-themed erotic short stories. A short summary of each story is included. Print version available via Jess's website in late Jan 2011. * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
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Jess is a full-time author/artist/non-conformist. She works in a diverse range of genres such as urban fantasy, erotic (not pornographic) fiction, young adult fiction, poetry, and cyberpunk. As a writer, Jess focuses on style and substance over short-term success with current fads and marketing hype. Visit her website for free samples and more! WEBSITE: http://www.jessINK.com MEDIA: http://www.jessINK.com/media.htm DISCLAIMER: http://www.jessINK.com/porn_vs_erotica.htm + + + FB: www.facebook.com/jessINKbooks TWITTER: www.twitter.com/jesscscott
Blades of Grass by Ciera Cunnda Blades of Grass by Ciera Cunnda Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 22044 words Read a sample
Char is dead. The words haunt Hayley as half the society thinks she murdered her own best friend. Half the society...minus Jaice, the overly-confident and cool guy she runs into. Will Hayley grow to like him, or is she still overcome by everything Charlotte taught her and the guilt of her death?
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Hi! I'm Ciera Cunnda. I'm an aspiring writer, but I also have a life. Some of my favorite things to do are listen to music, hang out with my family&friends, go shopping, and sleep. I hope to be a better writer some day, as I realize that some of my work is not the greatest. Hey, that's why they call it 'aspiring'. ~~edit!~~ Yeah, so, I'd just like to clarify that I wrote some of these novellas when I was younger...'cuz somebody pointed out that some of my uploads are kinda bad and others are kinda good...so that's why. :p ~~edit!again!~~ If you have questions or comments, you can email me at cieracunnda@hotmail.com
Flesh Welder by Ronald Kelly Flesh Welder by Ronald Kelly Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 12990 words Sample 20%
Chaos reigns supreme. Social and economic upheaval, rampant terrorism, and nuclear annihilation have turned the earth into a vast wasteland. And, in Texas, the gates of Hell have been cracked open, unleashing its evil and fury upon the undeserving.
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Ronald Kelly was born November 20, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee where he was raised a Southern Baptist. He attended Pegram Elementary School and Cheatham County Central High School (both in Ashland City, Tennessee) before starting his writing career. Ronald Kelly began his writing career in 1986 and quickly sold his first short story, "Breakfast Serial," to Terror Time Again magazine. His first novel, Hindsight was released by Zebra Books in 1990. His audiobook collection, Dark Dixie: Tales of Southern Horror, was on the nominating ballot of the 1992 Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album. Zebra published seven of Ronald Kelly's novels from 1990 to 1996. Ronald's short fiction work has been published by Cemetery Dance, Borderlands 3, Deathrealm, Dark at Heart, Hot Blood: Seeds of Fear, and many more. After selling hundreds of thousands of books, the bottom dropped out of the horror market in 1996. So, when Zebra dropped their horror line in October 1996, Ronald Kelly stopped writing for almost ten years and worked various jobs including welder, factory worker, production manager, drugstore manager, and custodian.
The Dragon's Companion by Royce Day The Dragon's Companion by Royce Day Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 54134 words Sample 15%
Made prisoner of a powerful and callous dragon by cowardly villagers, the Bard Teal must make hard choices between freedom, temptation and a feeling of obligation towards the innocents caught in her captor's path.
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A lover of fantasy and science fiction works since his childhood, Royce Day is now a forty-something creator, using the power of the Internet to tell his tales.
Captured by Moonlight by Claire Wilson Captured by Moonlight by Claire Wilson Jan. 02, 2011 $2.49 50077 words Sample 33%
Life in the city, a boring job...mediocre sex with a boring fiancee...such was life for Jenny. She only wanted to get away for a few days to the beach with her best friend. But when she met a mysterious man at a beach bar, what could one little walk on the beach hurt? Jenny awoke in a completely different world, at the mercy of her captors. She vowed to escape, but did she really want to?
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Life on the Gulf Coast has given me an artist's perspective of life...that we should spend as much time as possible enjoying the beauty and wonder of nature and creation, and to be able to share that with family and friends is priceless!
A Tale of Irish Descent - The Triskele Mystery by Richard T Griffin A Tale of Irish Descent - The Triskele Mystery by Richard T Griffin Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 66355 words Sample 20%
Rachael and Sean become unwitting accomplices in reuniting descendants of a terrible sacrifice in 651AD and a father's curse that would come full circle 14 centuries later. They were unaware of that horrific night, or that their marriage would spark a reunion uncovering the meaning of the trī-skels etched in the wall and the truth regarding decades of arcane deaths of the town's children.
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Richard is a former member of the Irish fraternal organization Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). He attended St Marys Elementary and Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Towson University and a Masters in Applied Behavior Science from Johns Hopkins University. Print copies of his books are available on Amazon.
Michelle Obama Stops the War by Colin Stewart Michelle Obama Stops the War by Colin Stewart Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 10558 words Sample 20%
The First Lady persuades women worldwide to use the power of sex to force men to accept peace in Afghanistan. This fantasy, based on the play "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, features Michelle Obama and Holly Petraeus with guest appearances by Barack Obama, Osama bin Laden, Glenn Beck and more.
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Wolf on the Bayou by Tressie Lockwood Wolf on the Bayou by Tressie Lockwood Jan. 02, 2011 $4.99 46780 words Sample 20%
Babet wants to leave New Orleans, but her brother wagers her in a poker game and loses. She decides to take the offer made by sexy Gabriel to spend thirty days as his companion. Gabriel is a werewolf and his maker is coming to force him to join his pack or die. Can Gabriel protect Babet from the other werewolf and from himself? Can Babet convince Gabriel he is the one for her no matter what?
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Demon Scorned by S. K. Yule Demon Scorned by S. K. Yule Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 24773 words Sample 20%
After Dante, Demon of Justice, executes his sister’s murderer, he is imprisoned by Bianca, Demon of Scorn, sister to the man he’s killed. The daily tortures make his blood boil, yet he begins falling for his sexy tormentor. After Bianca’s plan backfires, she becomes Dante’s captive. More troubling, she is falling in love with him.
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Chance for a Lifetime by Dahlia Rose Chance for a Lifetime by Dahlia Rose Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 23358 words Sample 20%
In blue jeans, cowboy boots, and a black Stetson, Chance took her on a whirlwind adventure that never let Desiree go. She left the catwalk of New York and stepped into the country life on Montana ranch. Desiree reveled in the passion he awakened, but her past rears its ugly head and thrusts Chance into a world he never wanted. Will it all be taken away when the limelight comes calling?
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Jackass Blues by Eddie Stack Jackass Blues by Eddie Stack Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 4917 words Read a sample
A short story about a donkey with an attitude who hassles a small town and shakes the authority of Church and State.
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Eddie Stack is an Irish writer. He received a Top 100 Irish American Award in 1991 in response to his book of short fiction, The West: Stories from Ireland. He is also the recipient of an American Small Press of the Year Award. Originally published by Island House (US) and Bloomsbury (UK), The West received excellent reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. Eddie Stack's work is included in State of the Art: Stories from New Irish Writers; Irish Christmas Stories, The Clare Anthology and Fiction in the Classroom. His stories have also appeared in literary reviews Fiction, Confrontation, Whispers & Shouts and Criterion 83. Stories from The West have been read on radio worldwide and a CD of four stories read by the author, with music by Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill was released in summer 2002. His latest collection of stories, Out of the Blue, was published in Spring 2004. His work is available for Kindle on Amazon Eddie Stack was co-founder and artistic director of the Irish Arts Foundation in San Francisco. He was a member of the Irish trad group Last Night's Fun with Tommy Peoples, Paddy Keenan, Johnny Moynihan and the late Shane Holden. He is currently working on a book about the culture and traditional arts of Doolin, County Clare, Ireland. Due out in 2009, the book includes interviews with Micho Russell and Paddy Shannon as well as profiles on the Russell and Killoughery brothers. It has features on storytelling, dancing as well as music and songs from Doolin.
Moments: A Collection of Poems. by Cloning Vlapov Moments: A Collection of Poems. by Cloning Vlapov Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 1560 words Read a sample
The sound of screeching train brakes. Metal over metal, while those raindrops smash into the window. Slowly falling down. A pink sky burns away the street lights on a road so desolate,and no camera in my backpack. Freeform poetry and 56 selected haiku poems from 2010.
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You can find me on facebook: Cloning Vlapov I am a man in my mid twenties living in Germany at the moment. Enjoying Writing, Poetry, Photography, Cycling, Internet, Life and more.
A Kiss Before Dying by J.A. Saare A Kiss Before Dying by J.A. Saare Jan. 02, 2011 $1.99 8042 words Sample 20%
Vampire Lord Sebastian Arsov is everything Katja has ever wanted. As their time ends, she constructs a plan to belong to her him in both body and soul. The cost is her life. Disguised as a bed slave, Katja enters Sebastian’s chambers to experience the pleasures she’s been denied and the bit that will kill her. Will Sebastian discover Katja’s true identity before it’s too late?
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Cow Tipping by Jim Dayton Cow Tipping by Jim Dayton Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 1436 words Read a sample
Being a teenager is difficult no matter what species you may be. Our adolescent years are filled with bizarre rites of passage that include alcohol-induced cruelty on the lesser members of the animal kingdom. Sometimes the guilt from these acts remains tucked away in our psyche long into our adult years.
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I'm a reluctant suburbanite who loves to tell stories. I'm not fond of lying, but I'm getting pretty good at it. I've written some books. I am Twisted Jim.
Divided Nation by Robert F Moore Divided Nation by Robert F Moore Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 73005 words Sample 20%
America’s inexorable depression prompts the Federal Government to mandate a sterilization drug to stem rising welfare costs. The CEO of Xytogen is murdered. Assigned to investigate the murder, Special Agent Tyrone Williams discovers Xytogen’s lead drug, XU84 would have prevented his birth years earlier. Thomas Barnes appointment as CEO of Xytogen thrusts him into the middle of the conflict.
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For the past few years I’ve written novels and short stories. With the assistance of writers’ critique groups, hopefully they’ve been honed enough to be considered readable. I’m in the process of working on my third novel while the second is edited and set for release by summer of 2011. Recurring themes within my work will encompass, economics, investing, relationships, and conflict of choices for protagonists. As a tenured investment professional, most of my ideas are generated via real world interactions I’ve analyzed. I hope you enjoy my work. Thank you for taking the time to peruse.
Until She Sleeps by Tim Lebbon Until She Sleeps by Tim Lebbon Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 46746 words Sample 20%
300 years ago, a witch who absorbed the nightmares of others was buried alive in a tomb below the church. After she is accidentally discovered, the nightmares begin to become reality and the killing begins. It's up to 13-year-old Andy to stop her before she destroys the town.
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The Birthday Surprise by Jessica Morse The Birthday Surprise by Jessica Morse Jan. 02, 2011 Free! 3353 words Read a sample
Jasmine was dreading her 30th birthday party, but resolved to try and enjoy it. A steamy semi-public encounter with an old friend turned a good night into a mind-blowing one. (Flash fiction - 2900 words)
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Jessica Morse has been writing since she was a child. Her first work was a one act play about the dangers of letting dogs off their leashes, written when she was seven. Since then she’s worked as a waitress, fundraiser, and freelance writer. Jessica wrote her first piece of erotic romance in 2008, and never looked back. Jessica has lived in Philadelphia, PA for her entire life, but travels as often as she can (her current tally is three continents and twelve countries). When she’s not writing or reading one of the eight hundred books in her home, she spends time with her husband and their fifteen pound cat.
Deus Ex Insomnia by Mark Cantrell Deus Ex Insomnia by Mark Cantrell Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 13059 words Sample 20%
Deus Ex Insomnia is the début poetry collection by journalist and novelist Mark Cantrell. The collection pulls together 80 examples of his writing, with the added sweetener of prosaic essays pondering the mysteries of the written word. He has a reputation for darkness in his writings, so taste his night-life for yourself – and discover that life isn't all in shadow.
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Every author needs a day job, if only to remind them why they write. In my case, I work for a company that publishes a series of regional B2B print magazines based in Manchester, UK. So that's my trade, a journalist, but by inclination I'm a creative writer, and have been for almost as long as I can remember. My work tends to spread itself around the science fiction, horror and fantasy genres, but it does like to venture into the satirical and the political every now and again. Short stories have found their way into a number of small press journals over the years, along with a couple of anthologies, but novels remain the main focus of my writing. More personally, I was born and bred in Bradford, West Yorkshire, but these days I live in Stoke-on-Trent and commute up to Manchester for the day job.
The Raven's Revenge by Gina Black The Raven's Revenge by Gina Black Jan. 02, 2011 $3.99 87849 words Sample 20%
When Katherine Welles saves the life of a highwayman, she realizes he may be the only avenue of escape from a betrothal to her villainous neighbor. She doesn’t expect to fall in love with this charming stranger whose offer of aid masks his motive of revenge.
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Gina pounded out her first story on an old Royal typewriter when she was eight. For most of her adult life she worked in Public Broadcasting counting backwards and telling people what to do. She enjoys watching the same romantic movies over and over, loves to eat spicy panang curry with brown rice, and is hopelessly addicted to the warm Santa Ana winds that gust in the fall. She lives in Central California with her personal hero and a cat.
Super-Villains by Michael Canfield Super-Villains by Michael Canfield Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 8230 words Sample 20%
In Excelsior City trouble finds everybody. Lang Lofton's busy managing his media empire atop the Kryse Building and roaming the night as a masked vigilante. He's got an new problem too: no villains left to defeat. Until his arch-enemy Archetype goes free. And just as the Venus Diamond goes on display at the Supernatural Wonders Museum. Then a deadly new player appears. Coincidence? No.
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Michael Canfield writes about monsters, superheroes, couples, babies, astronauts, paranoids, obsessives, and other people. He has published mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror and just-plain-odd stories on fiction sites including StrangeHorizons, Spinetingler, EscapePod, Daily Science Fiction, in dead-tree magazines including Realms of Fantasy, Talebones, and Black Gate, and other places. "Super-Villains" was also republished in the prestigious Fantasy: The Year's Best series, edited by Rich Horton (Prime Books). Born in Las Vegas, he now lives, works, plays, writes, and watches television in Seattle and Los Angeles.
Artist of the Gods: A Short Story by Jeff Ambrose Artist of the Gods: A Short Story by Jeff Ambrose Jan. 02, 2011 $0.99 8404 words Sample 20%
Pandres, Artist of the Gods, is dying. He spent his life creating art no human eye would ever see, art only the gods could enjoy. As death draws near he wants to see his life's work. But it's forbidden for him to do so. In a final effort to make sense of it all, he joins a group of men who are willing to take him to the Great Temple . . . and discovers they have a purpose very different from his.
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Jeff Ambrose writes science fiction and fantasy, horror and dark fantasy, mystery and crime fiction, and, on occasion, mainstream fiction. He’s the author of a number of short story collections: BEYOND DREAMS, DR. BALTHASAR’S HOUSE AND OTHER STORIES, SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY TALES, and SHATTERED WONDERS. He lives in North Texas with his wife and four children. You can find him on the web at writerjeffambrose.com.
Formed of Clay by Thea Atkinson Formed of Clay by Thea Atkinson Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 27765 words Sample 20%
More than anything, young Sentu wants to learn the new letters of Pharaoh Menes's court. The acolytes suffer under the tutelage of the High Priest: ritual sacrifices involve more than mere beasts, they involve anyone who stands in Hozat's way to ultimate power. Though Sentu is at first spared much of the darkest of Hozat's secrets, he soon realizes he cannot escape the fate of his ka forever.
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For those looking for an indie read in the litfic vein. I can't promise you Anne Marie MacDonald, or Alice Munro, or Margaret Atwood. Heck, you can buy their stuff already--it's damn good. But I can promise I'll try to tell you an honest tale, one crafted with care. I've been fortunate enough to see my work in various literary journals across the US, UK, and my home country of Canada. what do you want to read? I'm sure I have something like it somewhere... Please feel free to follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/theaatkinson or like my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theas-Writing-Page/122231651163413 or visit my blog for ramblings, guest posts, giveaways, and more http://theaatkinson.wordpress.com
Nobody Gets the Girl by James Maxey Nobody Gets the Girl by James Maxey Jan. 02, 2011 $4.99 65114 words Sample 80%
Richard Rogers wakes one morning as a ghost, invisible and unremembered by all save for a mad scientist and his superheroine daughters, Rail Blade and the Thrill. Recruited into battle against superpowered terrorists, Richard now fights as an unseen, intangible spy, codenamed Nobody. When the war between good and evil flattens whole cities and threatens all mankind, who can save us? Nobody!
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James Maxey is author of four novels, the Bitterwood Trilogy originally published by Solaris Books and the superhero novel Nobody Gets the Girl. Having enjoyed the control (and the revenue!) of e-publishing his back catalog, James looks forward to releasing never before published novels directly to ebook beginning in 2011.
The Garden of Delights: A Short Story by Lotus Rose The Garden of Delights: A Short Story by Lotus Rose Jan. 02, 2011 $2.99 7930 words Sample 30%
An erotic tale of biblical proportions. By the author of SinEaster.
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Lotus Rose is also the author of MachoPoni: A Prance with Death. He writes about young characters in strange situations. At times dark, silly, or bawdy, his writing owes much to such influences as Alice in Wonderland and Roald Dahl, and explores themes like disillusionment, and the corruption of innocence. If his books were movies, they'd likely be directed by Tim Burton. He often writes in a style that is a more edgy, “grown-up” version of children’s literature interspersed with his poetry and songs. Here's a short poem he wrote: O, shall I be like the lotus, And bring you dark dreams and soft sighs? Or shall I be like the rose is, Sweet-scented and tempting your eyes? For the unending sleep can seduce you, To the world behind unseeing eyes. And the beauty that beckons, then cuts you, Is also the cruelest of lies.