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The Pen and The Pendulum by Jared Talbert The Pen and The Pendulum by Jared Talbert May 21, 2012 $5.00 17640 words Sample 15%
The second collection by poet and writer Jared Talbert, covering a wide range of subjects. It is truly an amazing collection that should be taught by schoolteachers for generations down the line, and should be studied by future historical scholars to base their culture upon. And I'm not just saying that because I'm the author and I've been asked to describe my book.(Fair warning,some NSFW content)
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I am a person who loves writing. It really just completes me and makes me feel whole. I was raised in an emotionally abusive household, which discouraged my writing. It was troublesome, but it seemed the more they tried to hold me down, the more brightly the flame of my writing passion burned. I now, on here, am trying to fulfill my dream of writing for a living. But to do that, I need to get my name out there. So please, support me buy buying one of my works.
It's a Love Thing by Prose by Design It's a Love Thing by Prose by Design May 21, 2012 $4.96 117052 words Sample 20%
It's a Love Thing is a compilation of 8 summer love stories by 8 different authors. Each story is unique in its content and genre, from contemporary to YA to fantasy to paranormal, this anthology has something for everyone to enjoy while lazing away your summer days on the beach.
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Prose by Design is a company designed to help new and aspiring authors realize their dream of becoming published. Between the two of us we have marketed our novels to the tune of over 25,000 copies sold over the past year. After successfully marketing and publishing our own novels, we were approached frequently by authors asking us to help them either with technical issues, or in how to prosper in the self-published market. Needs included such things as formatting, marketing, cover design, to name a few. We realized there was a real need for new authors to get help in areas in which they struggle, and it was because of this Prose by Design came into being.
Perfect Circles by Simon Kewin Perfect Circles by Simon Kewin May 21, 2012 $3.99 124504 words Sample 20%
Collected Stories, 1999 - 2011: the fantasy short stories from Spell Circles, the SF short stories from Eccentric Orbits and the mainstream stories from Life Cycles, collected together in one super-collection.
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Writer of Fantasy, SF, mainstream as well as some stories that can't make their damn minds up ...
Spicy Mix by Emily Cantore Spicy Mix by Emily Cantore May 20, 2012 $3.99 21964 words Sample 20%
Wow, that's spicy! A compilation of four incredibly hot Emily Cantore erotic shorts just for you. 20,000+ words to get you hot and bothered! Contains Going Down, Blind Date, The Professor, and Night Visit.
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Emily Cantore has a last name that sounds like some kind of dance and a mind that spends a lot of time thinking about hot and heavy moments. She writes creative smut that is based on true events and true smut based on wild times. Her stories are all works of fiction … except when they're not.
Apocalypse Tango by Dale Phillips Apocalypse Tango by Dale Phillips May 20, 2012 $2.99 15840 words Sample 15%
How does the world end? Self-launched bombs, asteroid from space, rain of fire, alien invasion, or virus and pandemic? Maybe none of those. Maybe it's giant lobsters. Or zombies. Here are five different takes on the end of the world-- as we know it. It's a tango done at the Apocalypse, dancing as the race of Man comes to a close. Come take a whirl.
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My Zack Taylor mystery series is out from Briona Glen Publishing. "A Memory of Grief" and "A Fall From Grace" are out now, with Book 3, "A Shadow on the Wall" due in 2012. I studied writing with Stephen King, and have published over 20 short stories, story collections, poetry, and articles. I've appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film, Throg. I've also appeared on two nationally televised quiz shows, Jeopardy and Think Twice. I co-wrote and acted in The Nine, a short political satire film. I've traveled to all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, and through Europe. I enjoy competitive sports, historical re-enactment, and my family. Check out my works at: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/WillTravel
Urban Darkness by Tabitha Levin Urban Darkness by Tabitha Levin May 20, 2012 $2.99 34691 words Sample 20%
Urban Darkness is a collection of seven short stories set in a tough future world. They are fast paced and action driven with suspense elements - perfect for a fun, quick read.
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Mad Dash: A Short Story by Aron White Mad Dash: A Short Story by Aron White May 20, 2012 $0.99 2276 words Sample 20%
Staying up late, sleeping in and cutting class. No big deal unless losing a couple hundred dollars is the consequence. Don’t want to lose the cash? Then it’s time to get out of bed, throw on your clothes and abandon any semblance of dignity to do whatever it takes to get to school on time. Length: 2,260 words.
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Aron lives in Seattle and assumes his secret storyteller identity whenever possible, writing fiction ranging from life situations to light fantasy and adventure. Originally from the Motor City, he’s always had a soft spot for Chevrolet, enjoys collecting vintage movie posters and is waiting for a future version of himself to appear in a flying De Lorean, ready to share the secrets of the flux capacitor, saving his present self the hassle of inventing the device in the first place. His secret lair can be found at http://www.aronwhite.com
Urban Guerrillas of a Different Kind by Ross Doughty Urban Guerrillas of a Different Kind by Ross Doughty May 19, 2012 $2.99 77323 words Sample 20%
These stories are set in Spain, Scotland, France and Prague as well as New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and the US. The writing style varies from magic realism in Vortex, to a gothic conclusion in Kafka's Kafe, and the elegantly historical story of Phantom Galleon. The book derives its title from the personal and communal conflicts that punctuate urban society - and how they are resolved.
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Ross Doughty has a degree in English Literature and has written four books: a biography, The Holyoake Years; two novels, End of the Circle and Stone Octopus; and an anthology of short stories, Urban Guerrillas of a Different Kind. He has also written over 100 articles and short stories for a New Zealand magazine. He lives at the beach resort of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, overlooking the long surf beach, with views of Motiti and Tuhua Islands, where he has been an avid diver.
Winter of my Heart (Poetry) by Tim Ellis Winter of my Heart (Poetry) by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.51 11611 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems predominantly about love.
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
Where do you want to go today? by Tim Ellis Where do you want to go today? by Tim Ellis May 19, 2012 $1.51 20688 words Sample 20%
A second collection of short stories that will prise your chest open, rip your thrashing heart out, and leave your bleeding corpse gasping for more.
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Tim Ellis is a retired soldier, bean counter, and teacher who has been writing fiction for five years.
Six Short Tales: New Beginnings by Rosa Turner Boschen Six Short Tales: New Beginnings by Rosa Turner Boschen May 19, 2012 $1.99 19507 words Sample 20%
Everybody wants to start over sometime and the characters from Six Short Tales: New Beginnings are no different. From a murderous female flautist to an overwrought fiction writer and an unfaithful young wife, each protagonist has reached the point where something's gotta give...
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Award-winning writer Rosa Turner Boschen has published fiction, nonfiction and poetry in print and online and received nine screenplay options. Six Short Tales: New Beginnings is her first full-length short story collection. To learn more about her, please visit her dual-identity website, which she shares with her alter ego, Romance author Ginny Baird http://www.rosaturnerboschen.com. Rosa welcomes email at Rosa.Boschen@gmail.com and followers on Twitter @RosaBoschen.
Insomnia: Paranormal Tales, Science Fiction, and Horror by Saul Tanpepper Insomnia: Paranormal Tales, Science Fiction, and Horror by Saul Tanpepper May 18, 2012 $4.99 85532 words Sample 10%
Insomnia (n) an inability to sleep; a state of agitated wakefulness, often as a result of troubling thoughts. This collection includes the following titles: The Grin * The Scenario Egg * A Thing for Zombies * Reached in Error * Raise the Dead * The Sacrifices We Make * The Promises We Keep. Approximately 85000 words. Some material may not be appropriate for readers younger than 14.
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Saul spent his formative years in a creaky century-old house overlooking the Erie Canal in Upstate New York. His bedroom was a refurbished attic, which he shared with all manner of creatures, not all, he is convinced, flesh and blood. After bouncing around the US and Europe, he settled down to pursue a career in the sciences, opting to study the mysteries of human molecular genetics. But even positions as an experimental biologist, teacher, manager and biotech entrepreneur could keep him from his true love: literature. eFiction magazine calls Saul a writer armed with "a PhD and a whacked out sense of humor." He now writes speculative fiction full time from his attic-less home in the San Francisco Bay Area, which he shares with his wife, kids, four dogs, three cats, six chickens and the occasional possum.
Feiertags-Blues CooLiteratur Band 2 by Annina Boger Feiertags-Blues CooLiteratur Band 2 by Annina Boger May 18, 2012 $3.49 6900 words Sample 15%
Kurzgeschichten-Reihe. Adieu Tristesse: Seit Monaten sind Georg und Lena ein Traumpaar. Doch am Tag vor Heiligabend verschwindet Lena wortlos aus Georgs Leben. Silvester fuer Drei: Als Michael die Silvesterparty verlassen will, sieht er die Frau, in die er sich als Schuljunge verliebt hat. Der Organist: Die geschiedene Stefanie lernt Arnold kennen. Der Beginn einer wunderbaren Freundschaft.
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Annina BOGER is living and writing in Switzerland. She has her own web page and will be glad about your feedback: www.annina-boger.com BIOGRAFIE IN DEUTSCH Seit die in der Schweiz lebende Annina BOGER als Kind ihre ersten Buchstaben gekritzelt hat, sind Papier und Schreibzeug ihre treuen Begleiter geworden. In jedem Raum, am Arbeitsplatz und selbst in der Handtasche liegen sie bereit, um ihre lebhaften Gedanken festzuhalten. Daraus entstehen dann Fabeln, Romane und Kurzgeschichten. Wie der Maler seine Eingebungen und seine Gesinnung auf die Leinwand bannt, so kreiert Annina Boger ihre Geschichten und Figuren: aus dem Leben gegriffen und mit Fantasie und Humor versetzt. Je nach Genre mit einem Hauch von Sinnlichkeit und Erotik vermischt, und liebevoll zu einem Gesamtwerk durchkomponiert. Besuchen Sie Annina BOGERs Webseite und geben Sie ihr Feedbacks. www.annina-boger.com BIOGRAPHIE EN FRANCAIS Annina BOGER vit en Suisse. Elle publie des contes, des romans et des nouvelles. Tout comme le peintre saisit sur la toile ses attitudes, ses impressions et ses intuitions, Annina Boger compose ses personnages et ses histoires. Bien que proches de la vie quotidienne, ils sont colorés de fantaisie et d'humour. De plus et de temps à autre, elle y mêle une touche de sensualité et d'érotisme permettant d’achever affectueusement son œuvre. Annina Boger a son propre site. Donnez lui des commentaires. www.annina-boger.com
Literary Lunes Magazine: May/June Issue by Beth Ann Masarik Literary Lunes Magazine: May/June Issue by Beth Ann Masarik May 18, 2012 Free! 26130 words Read a sample
Featured in this issue: Short Stories, Interviews with the Peacock Writers, and Harriet Schultz. We also have lots of book reviews, including a new book reviewer by the name of Bob Cherny, and lots of new short stories. This issue is PACKED with lots of great new and exciting things!
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Beth Ann Masarik was born on Long Island, NY in the year 1984 with an over-active imagination. She used to love playing make-believe games, and now loves creating her own fantasy worlds. Masarik has been writing since she was 15 years old, and had her first newspaper article published in her high school newspaper in her sophomore year. She has taken several creative writing classes, and started writing her very first novel in college, and is currently searching for the right literary agent. Aside from writing novels, Masarik enjoys bowling, gaming, and role playing online. She enjoys reading fantasy novels written by Richelle Mead, L.J. Smith, and J.K. Rowling, and looks to them for role models.
Quarrelsome Fools by Melinda Todd Quarrelsome Fools by Melinda Todd May 17, 2012 $0.99 2826 words Sample 20%
Sometimes in life, the little things get in the way of the things that should really matter. This is the story of what can happen when the little things become too important in a person's life.
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Melinda Todd is the author of the non-fiction booklet, How I Forgave My Molester. She also writes encouraging devotions at melindatodd.com where she covers tough topics like; depression, surviving abuse, and alcoholic parents. Todd is married to, and still head-over-heels in love with, her high school sweetheart. They have four children; three boys and one girl. A native Oregonian, she and her family enjoy sandy days at the Oregon Coast and tent camping in the Cascades. Her first fiction novel is set to debut soon. Stay tuned!
Fall to Climb by Michael McDonald Fall to Climb by Michael McDonald May 17, 2012 $2.99 24680 words Sample 20%
Someone has to take the fall. In this collection of stories, things have gone terribly wrong, and the most unlikely of candidates is driven to step forth and try to make a difference, for good or for ill. From the indulgent princess to the cynical politician, from the plucky scientist to the bitter priest, somebody has to take responsibility for starting the revolution.
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Writer, reader, ranter; The Mike likes an eclectic range of things, but not bananas. He started writing stories before he could write by hand, sticking printed words together to form the sentences in his first days of school, then bothering the teacher to print off more so he could complete his epic. Things have come full circle, as due to injury he finds himself again unable to write by hand, but thanks to the magic box on his desk his prose continues to flow. Being a grumpy misanthropist with a cane leads to a particularly disillusioned undercurrent in his writing, but it's not all doom and gloom. Sometimes he lets most of the characters live. Though sometimes they'll wish they didn't.
Stories to be read out loud by Bill Peters 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....
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Bill Peters lives in Somerset with his wife Janice and his Border Collie, Tara. He has used words to make a living for much of his adult life by giving lectures and talks in such diverse places as The USA, The Far East, Europe and, of course, in his homeland, the United Kingdom. He likes nothing more than to put pen to paper and to create different worlds for the reader to retreat into - no matter how brief their visit may be. He enjoys roaming the highways and byeways of Exmoor and he is a keen longbow archer - hence the story, "I wonder if it will change anything" in his book of short stories "Stories to be read out loud". He is a qualified archery coach and spends quite a lot of time ensuring that (fairly) small children (and some adults) focus on what they should be doing and not on doing silly things with the lethal weapon called the bow and arrow. Do, please, visit www.fairhavenbooks.com for more work by Bill, and other, authors.
Millionaires Club: Collection 1 (Stories 1 to 4) by Sophie Sin 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!
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Sophie Sin is a erotic writer with dozens of titles in e-format available to readers. She has a focus on short stories and writes works that have an aggressive tang with an erotic punch that has big biceps and even bigger... well, you get the picture. She also writes softer stuff - you know, romantic-soft-loving-yummy, well, you get the picture... content as well. Sophie Sin has authored The Whorehouse Series, The Sex Party Series, Minny The Sex Witch Series, The Defiler Series, The Soft Love Series and an assortment of other titles. Her most recent and highly successful series Soft Love covers the sex lives of lovers in the heat of their most passionate romance. Stories range from your typical anniversary (with a twist) setting to the carnal desires of an artist and his wife with the focus for all 12 pieces being love and the most intimate expression of that feeling. Please note that Sophie Sin is a part of the Lunatic Ink Publishing Family with Dick Powers (gay erotica), Henry Tech (Sci-fi), Mick Hard (Thriller/Crime/Spy), Laura Fantasia (Fantasy) and Kenneth Guthrie (everything + publisher). We all appreciate your support and want to say thank you for visiting us at Smashwords. Updated by Publisher on 21st of April, 2012.
The Billionaire of Aspen Estates (The Concord Series #1) by M.D. James The Billionaire of Aspen Estates (The Concord Series #1) by M.D. James May 17, 2012 $2.99 18455 words
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.
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M.D. James is from Kennesaw, Georgia and has always enjoyed reading and writing. At a young age, she discovered a passion for writing after winning her school's essay contest in the sixth grade. After moving around most of her life, due to having parents in the military, it was easier to create stories and friends than to become attached to real ones. She now resides in Cherokee, North Carolina with her husband and two kids. Her first series, The Muse Series, is sure to become Amazon Bestsellers.
Spanked by the Mailman 2 by Ruby Masters 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.
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An innocent-looking chef by trade, Ruby Masters spends her days making delicious gourmet pizza and her nights writing hot, steamy erotica to explore her dirtiest fantasies.
Burial Instructions by Elissa Ambrose 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.
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Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Elissa graduated from McGill University with a degree in English literature. She’s been a donut maker, a librarian, a computer programmer, and an editor—but always a writer. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband.
Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean Sock Full Of Pennies by Danny Dean May 16, 2012 Free! 87584 words Read a sample
Rusty Sledge is the smallest and the brightest kid in his class. For this, the other kids beat him up and bully him to the brink of suicide. He makes a sock full of pennies and levels the playing field, and his overgrown nemesis, Barry Buckley. Then he turns his weapon into a world-wide coal mining entity that he uses to go after corporate bullies and crush a ruthless coal cartel.A gripping story.
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Danny Dean was born and raised in the coal fields of Southern West Virginia. He was graduated from Williamson High School. After serving in the Air Force, he studied Mine Technology and Mine Management at the local college and worked in underground mines in Mingo and Boone Counties in West Virginia and Pike County, Kentucky.He holds a Mine Foreman's certificate and was a member of a mine rescue and first aid team. He is now living a lifelong dream, traveling the country in an RV with his wife, Kat.
Evolution: Vol. 1 (A Short Story Collection) by Editors of Evolved Publishing 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.
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The EDITORIAL TEAM at Evolved Publishing.
The Memory Bouquet by Sandra Edwards 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.
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Sandra is an award-winning romance author. She lives in the U.S. (west coast) and enjoys creating tales set in both the States and exotic, far away places. Sandra's books often push the envelope and step outside the boundaries of conventional romance.
Other Roads by Amber D. Sistla 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)
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Amber D. Sistla was born in Oklahoma and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. She has a degree in computer science and has six U.S. and E.U. patents. Her fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Nature, Jim Baen's Universe, Postcripts, Cosmos, Bull Spec, and Daily Science Fiction. She is an active member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
Scarlet Whispers by Jo-Anne Russell 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.
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Jo-Anne Russell A.K.A Fictisha is a Freelance and Horror Writer, living in Lindsay, Ontario Canada. Her fascination for the macabre fuels her imagination and her dreams. Join her and characters on their journeys, and embrace the darkness. Read the first review of The Nightmare Project here: http://stormgoddessbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/review-nightmare-project.html Then head over to my site and check out my blog! Thank you all. :) http://jo-annerussell.ca
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.
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Saucy Selection by Vivi Saucy Selection by Vivi May 15, 2012 Free! 3773 words Read a sample
SAUCY SELECTION offers you a free taste of Vivi's seductive, erotic fantasies for fearless, adventurous women who want it all!
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Vivi is a bisexual woman with a rich, creative treasure trove of very explicit, very naughty erotic fantasies, which she loves sharing with other women. And even with some open-minded men! Although Vivi is bisexual herself, she knows that many heterosexual women often have secret fantasies of experimenting sexually with other women or with slightly-more-than-vanilla sexuality. Vivi’s stories will appeal to all women who desire to give full expression to their own untamed, juicy sexuality; even if only in the privacy of their own minds! Vivi believes that sexuality is an immensely creative energy that imbues our lives with colour, depth, joy, fun and excitement and is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. As women we need to embrace our sexuality in all of its naughty, colourful, messy detail! Look out for Vivi’s sexy new book, JUICY FRUIT, as well as her free booklet, SAUCY SELECTION, both now published on Smashwords!
Tainted Innocence and other award-winning stories from the Twisted Stringybark Award by David Vernon 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.
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I am a freelance writer and editor. I am father of two boys. For the last few years I have focussed my writing interest on chronicling women and men’s experience of childbirth and promoting better support for pregnant women and their partners. Recently, for a change of pace, I am writing two Australian history books. In 2010 I established the Stringybark Short Story Awards to promote the short story as a literary form.
Without It by Joseph Lawrence 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.
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Funny, Laughy, Sexy by Jay Buckner 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.
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From Silicon Valley to Northern Virginia, Jay Buckner has been intimately involved in technology marketing for more than two decades. In 2007 he served as the director for the first USAID sponsored agriculture fair in Herat, Afghanistan. In his spare time this native of Brooklyn has written a number of plays and received recognition in the one-act play contest of the Actor’s Theater of Louisville. Several of his plays have enjoyed limited productions off-Broadway in New York as well as Hollywood. In other lives he was a National Park ranger and a lifeguard at Rockaway, Queens. He lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
An Anthology of Dragons by C.M. Simpson 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.
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I am a writer living in Canberra, Australia. I write in a variety of genres and lengths, but I prefer to write speculative fiction.
Shakespeare's Monkey by Morgan Eckstein 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.
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Morgan Drake Eckstein is a member of Bast Temple in Denver, Colorado. He has been working the Golden Dawn system of magic since 1992. He has been involved in Wicca for even longer. When he is not busy casting spells, he is studying history and literature and taking care of a small pride of cats.
Stirring the Shit by Roderic Anderson 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
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Roderic Anderson's writing career started in Nigeria in 1978, when with Joyce Dafe he wrote a children's story book which Joyce illustrated. It was later published by African Universities Press as Omaka to the Rescue in the same series as books by Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwenzi and Michael Crowder. AUP also accepted for publishing a series of chemistry text-books he wrote, Understanding Chemistry : a student's book and a teachers' guide for each year, Nine to Eleven, but `due to the political situation and financial constraints' they have never been printed. He is currently working on the last of a series of books. The first, Trailblazer, a novel based on the lives of his great grandparents, has been published in 2008 by Zeus Publications. The second, another novel, Real Life Portrait , based on the lives of his parents was published as a hard-back in October 2010 by Big Sky Publishing, and the third, Well of Life, is a memoir up to age 18, ready to go to a publisher. The fourth, Free Radical, another memoir up to age 36, he has self published. All of these works are now available as ebooks. Now living quietly in retirement he is working on the final memoir, Odyssey, age 37 up to the present. Besides writing, reading and listening to chamber music, being a long-term Marxist and socialist, he is interested in TV documentaries and current affairs and regrets that he is too old to participate in the Australian extension of the Arab Spring, hastening the end of capitalism.
Seven Leaf Clover - 7 Fantasy Short Stories by M. R. Mathias 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
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The jewel you see glowing in the ring in my author photo isn't really a jewel at all. It is the crystallized tear of a real dragon. In my novel "The Royal Dragoneers" you might find the moment where this wonderfully magical tear drop fell from a green dragon's eye. It hardened on its way down to land in a mess of troll corpses that the dragon was laying on. My grandfather died before I was born, but the ring was given to me by my mother after my grandmother recently died. My grandfather had apparently won the ring in a poker game near the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma sometime in the early 1900's. It has been a boon to me, the magic of the teardrop, for it brought you here didn't it? Now treat yourself to something fantastic and try out the free sample of one of my novels. I hope you enjoy the journey. It will be spectacular. Thanks M.R. Mathias Follow me @DahgMahn on twitter Smashwords Notes: The map for the known kingdoms in "The Sword and the Dragon" can be found under the cover image at my website: http://www.mrmathias.com/ The map for the land of the Dragoneers can be found here: http://www.mrmathias.com/Dragoneers.html ***FREE READS*** by M. R. Mathias *Dragoneers Saga: "The First Dragoneer" - novella "Marcherian" - flash fiction *Wardstone: "The Blood of Coldfrost" - flash fiction
Blown Away (Short Story) by Tabitha Levin 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.
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NAStar Driver (vol. 1) by C. C. Blake 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.
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C.C. Blake has lived across the United States, starting in the suburbs of Detroit, to Massachusetts’ second largest city (Worcester) to the country’s seventh largest city (San Antonio, Texas, that is). He’s has a variety of jobs, working as a substitute teacher, the graveyard shift dishwasher at a haunted Denny’s, lab research monkey and teaching assistant at a second tier college. Currently, he works as an automation consultant for a chemical company on the Northeast side of SAtown (which isn’t as Hellish as it sounds). Blake’s most popular character, irrepressible adventurer Chuck Cave, has appeared in over two dozen stories, including the 2005 Man’s Story 2 Story of the Year Award winner “Chuck Cave and the Vanishing Vixen.” The character’s supernatural thriller stories (which began with the seminal “Cave and the Vamp”) are all being released as a part of Vampires2.com’s initial foray into e-books. These new versions are presented in expanded and revised versions, all are the author’s preferred texts. Be sure to collect them all! In addition to his pulp stories for the 2-Empire (Man’s Story 2, Vampires 2, Androids 2 and Paranormal Romance 2), Blake’s fiction has appeared in several anthologies, including Unparalleled Journeys II (from Journey Books Publishing) and Fearology: Terrifying Tales of Phobias (from Library of Horror Press).
Nap 2.6 by NAP BOOKS 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.
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NAP is an online magazine of the short and in-between.
Destinies by Julian Miles 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.
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I've been living in the southern UK for nearly fifty years, although I have to admit that I've only really learned from many of the lessons that life has handed me in the last five. I've worked everywhere from the loading bay to the boardroom. I've walked home for miles in the rain and have driven at a quarter of the speed of sound. I've bled for a cause and fled from violence by choice. I've loved as if there was no tomorrow and wept inconsolable only to find that you have to carry on anyway. I strive to be gentleman in a world of the gauche and the immediately gratified. An unashamed atavist, eclectic path pagan and rocker. In my early teens I discovered Elvis, Gene Vincent and many rock 'n' roll greats. From there I progressed to heavy metal and rock music, and that's where I found my home. Although my mother still considers it a phase, the music has given me haven and joy ever since I discovered it. I come from a religious background and that led me to explore my own faith. Paganism found me and there, like rock 'n' roll, I found a home. I have had my idiot moments, offset by moments where I have actually done good for no better reason than I was the one who could. I have been fortunate enough to live a life that has allowed me to visit every continent on this planet, albeit briefly in each case. So many cultures, so much history. They all left their mark. I am a storyteller, writer & poet. As I write this I have just published my first book. I hope to be around long enough to complete the many more that are in various stages of completion, creation or being transferred from memory to paper. Regardless of my foibles, I sincerely hope you find something in my work that does it for you, or at the least gives you a bright moment.
The Science Reporter by Rod Martin 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.
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These Old Tales - The Complete Collection by Kenneth W. Cain 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.
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Author Kenneth W. Cain learned about the art of storytelling at a very young age. He would listen as his grandfather told tales late at night beside a rusty barrel fire in the midwest. Darkness, fear, mystery, and a bit of the unknown were some of the elements that the old man would weave into his stories. Although many years have passed and he is now far away from that barrel fire in Illinois, Kenneth's stories still carry the ingredients his grandfather had unwittingly taught him. His passion for the darker elements comes from maybe one too many nights working the graveyard shift. Or it could have been the books he read, the late night choices on the television or his bad dreams. Whatever the reason, he has embraced it and hopes very much to be able to give you a chill or make you think twice about locking your front door. Kenneth has pursued writing and art his entire life. After graduating college, Kenneth spent 20 years in the graphic design industry, yet he never stopped writing, as it was his true passion. In 2007, the opportunity presented itself to write full time and Kenneth has never looked back since. Kenneth resides with his wife and two children in Pennsylvania.
Twitfic: A Twitter Fiction Anthology by Adam Callaway Twitfic: A Twitter Fiction Anthology by Adam Callaway May 12, 2012 $0.99 8979 words Sample 10%
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.
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Adam Callaway is an uncollapsed wave function in a collapsed world. His fiction has appeared in Flurb, AE: The Canadian Science Fiction Review, and [forthcoming in] Beneath Ceaseless Skies.
Reflections and Tails by Krista Tibbs 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.
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Krista Tibbs studied neuroscience at MIT and holds an MBA in health sector management from Duke University. Her career has included service in the federal government and in the biotechnology industry conducting clinical research for diseases with unmet medical needs. She also has a swing dance habit. "The Neurology of Angels" is Krista's first novel.
Lanterns in the Dark by David Willoughby 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.
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I am a Criminology student currently attending classes for my first degree, one of what might become many. When I am asked what I want to do with my degree I always get strange looks, I want to be a writer. However it is not that strange if you think about it. More so than any degree Criminology offers a unique benefit to writers. It is the unique and scientific dissection of bad guys and the people in the real world who work to catch them. Can you believe someone is actually going to give me a degree for studying this? How cool is that?
With Five You Get Fortune Cookies by H. S. Stone 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"
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Even before he could read, H.S. Stone wanted to write a book. Fascinated by the stories that seemed to leap from his kindergarten teacher's books, he went home and wrote his own book, with illustrations and bound by staples. Of course, since he didn't know how to read or write yet, the book was full of gibberish. Undaunted, H.S. eventually mastered the ABC's and continued to write throughout his grade school years, adolescence, and into adulthood. Despite getting a degree and working in a field not related to writing, he continued to pursue his writing passion. "Numbers Plus Four", a collection of five short stories, was H.S. Stone's first publication. He followed that with his first novel, "George and the Galactic Games." H.S. Stone is now hard at work on his second novel.
A Ripple in Time by The Albatross 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."
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Like the albatross i'm either a gift or a curse. So I stumble when I walk and when I walk slow it's worse.
Open the Clown Car: 25 stories of Google secrets, the history of sex, and the 16th minute of fame by Bob Fenster 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!”
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I believe in head fakes, the crossover step and going the other way. Also, if you’re not half-cynical, you’re missing the news. I think that as soon as you say you’re going to die young and leave a beautiful corpse, it’s too late. But also, what the hell do you think anyone is going to do with that beautiful corpse? Remember the women who threw themselves into volcanoes when Valentino died? They’d never met the star and wouldn’t have liked him if they had. I believe the idiots have been running things long enough. On the other hand, it’s the smart guys who will do us in. If anything is going to save our collective butt, it will come out of nowhere. I only say that because the stuff we already know about doesn’t look that promising. I think there has never been a politician who uttered the word freedom and actually meant it. I believe in dark chocolate, black coffee and straight whiskey. Also, long running catches and short love affairs. I follow Johnny Cash, Etta James, Al Green, Joe Ely, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Curtis Mayfield and Roy Zimmerman. I maintain that Reacher would be dead before he ever saw Parker coming. I can see Mel Gibson as a kind of Parker, but no way Tom Cruise can ever be Reacher. I think Luc Besson knows how to make exciting movies, but Quentin Tarantino is a second-rate hack disguising himself as a first-rate hack. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I was born in Brooklyn but live in Northern California, root for the Giants and don’t care who knows it. My other books include: Duh: The Stupid History of the Human Race Well, Duh! The Duh Awards The Big Book of Duh! They Did What!? Laugh Off Twisted They were all published by Andrews-McMeel and can be purchased wherever good books (and bad books) are sold.
Open the Gates: 10 odd stories of bad bosses, skinny shoppers and Hollywood pants by Bob Fenster 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.
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I believe in head fakes, the crossover step and going the other way. Also, if you’re not half-cynical, you’re missing the news. I think that as soon as you say you’re going to die young and leave a beautiful corpse, it’s too late. But also, what the hell do you think anyone is going to do with that beautiful corpse? Remember the women who threw themselves into volcanoes when Valentino died? They’d never met the star and wouldn’t have liked him if they had. I believe the idiots have been running things long enough. On the other hand, it’s the smart guys who will do us in. If anything is going to save our collective butt, it will come out of nowhere. I only say that because the stuff we already know about doesn’t look that promising. I think there has never been a politician who uttered the word freedom and actually meant it. I believe in dark chocolate, black coffee and straight whiskey. Also, long running catches and short love affairs. I follow Johnny Cash, Etta James, Al Green, Joe Ely, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Curtis Mayfield and Roy Zimmerman. I maintain that Reacher would be dead before he ever saw Parker coming. I can see Mel Gibson as a kind of Parker, but no way Tom Cruise can ever be Reacher. I think Luc Besson knows how to make exciting movies, but Quentin Tarantino is a second-rate hack disguising himself as a first-rate hack. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I was born in Brooklyn but live in Northern California, root for the Giants and don’t care who knows it. My other books include: Duh: The Stupid History of the Human Race Well, Duh! The Duh Awards The Big Book of Duh! They Did What!? Laugh Off Twisted They were all published by Andrews-McMeel and can be purchased wherever good books (and bad books) are sold.
Poetry Without Fear by Afobos 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
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My name is Afobos, and I'm originally from Greece. My family immigrated to the states in the late 60's and I've lived here since. I've always loved writing and have written quite a few things mostly for my own pleasure, and I just now started looking into publishing my work. I started by publishing a small anthology of some of my poems or stories here at Amazon, as well as a sci-fi novel that is the first in a series. The second part was just released. Right now I'm working on the third part. I'm a massage therapist and have been practising for the past 17 years and one day I'll get it right! 8) I live 30 minutes south of Houston in League City TX with my 3 indoor cats and outside I have possums racoons and lots of squirrels for company. I enjoy kayaking, (Lots of places for that around here. It's known as the Bayou city...) riding sport bikes, the occasional windsurfing, and never ending battle of the bulge and trying to get in shape. I used to be a bodybuilder back in the 80's and it kind of fizzled from there...8) I have worked in a lot of different fields ranging from pizza delivery driver to cook, to teaching English as a foreign language, teaching Greek, Interpeter, selling ladie's shoes, private security, bodyguard, delivery driver, etc.... Something about working for someone else though has never agreed with me. I guess you can't fire yourself, that why I like to work for myself. 8) I speak fluent Greek, a bit of Spanish which I learned from ex wife's family, a little German, and you can catch my accent when I mispronounce words like sheets and sheep.... I'll let you guess what sheet sounds like when I pronounce it...8) In my line of work (massage therapy) I've learned to replace sheets with linens. Cuts down on stunned looks. 8) I also dabble in the arts...Martial that is.
Shara Zhad: Complete Erotic Tales by Cherry Lee 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?
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Taste the forbidden fruit of Cherry Lee. I enjoy exploring the bitter dark chocolate of sex as well as the sweet cherry center. If you like your erotica with edge, sample my stories. You can learn more about me at MySpace and can contact me with any comments at cherryleewriter at yahoo dot com. Under other pseudonyms, I have many books with various publishers. I hope you enjoy my stories here at eXcessica.