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The Chamber by Brett Talley The Chamber by Brett Talley Jan. 25, 2012 Free! 4903 words Read a sample
Six strangers awaken in an empty room with metal walls, no door, and what appears to be a two way mirror. Then one by one, they start to die. From Brett J. Talley, author of the Bram Stoker Award nominee, That Which Should Not Be.
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A native of Alabama, Brett received a philosophy and history degree from the University of Alabama before moving to witch-haunted Massachusetts to attend Harvard Law School. Brett is the author of That Which Should Not Be, winner of JournalStone's 2011 novel contest. He has been published several times in the Absent Willow Review, and his short story, "The Substance of Shadow," won the 2011 Absent Willow Review short story contest. You can follow Brett at www.brettjtalley.com.
Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 Free! 5144 words Read a sample
Lara is a shapeshifter. Draken is a Sentinel. He represents everything she fears. Can a soulless creature find his lifemate? Can betrayal lead to a path of passion? In the war between the Sentinels and the night creatures, the unforgiven pleasure will start with a kiss.
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I write paranormal erotic romance stories.
The Old Man And The Sea Monster by Shane Greenhough The Old Man And The Sea Monster by Shane Greenhough Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 747 words Read a sample
All the fish are gone, stolen away by an unknown and possibly terrible force. With a young boy as his witness, one old man waits for the culprit to return to the scene of the crime.
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Shane Alexander Greenhough is an adherent of the philosophy that the writer is a witness and believes that "authors write stories to tell the stories that they cannot write." That is to say that beneath every line of text, behind every character, there is another story hidden and waiting to be discovered by the reader who chooses to look for it.
My best friend Rycel: A Bittersweet Gay Love Story by Mirvan Ereon My best friend Rycel: A Bittersweet Gay Love Story by Mirvan Ereon March 12, 2012 Free! 13420 words Read a sample
Another version of fidelity which focuses on the main character Joaquin's relationship with Rycel his beloved best friend. Mr. Eric F please send me a message to my facebook account or post another review with your email so i could give you your prize. pick two books you want for free.
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A poet, artist, writer, painter, madman and genius, Mirvan Ereon is a wonderful human being. He is strange, weird, fun, lovable, sexy, fuckable all at the same time. He is polysexual, polyamorous, pansexual, and many other twisted things and he is not afraid to be one. He is proud of who he is and he wants you to be the same way too with yourself! Message me. tell me anything. Ask me to wrote a story or a poem for you and I will gladly do it. I love doing requests =P And it is all free =P Send me a message - jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com
The Adventures of Splot, the Floating Pink Blob by David Cathrine The Adventures of Splot, the Floating Pink Blob by David Cathrine Sep. 04, 2011 Free! 8575 words Read a sample
Join Splot, the Floating Pink Blob as he travels on adventures to fight evil! In this collection, he’ll go up against an evil mantis, a mischievous mushroom, a hooligan hermit crab, an octopus, and a shinobi snowball. Does the young pink blob have what it takes to battle these foes? Read on to find out!
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I was born in Edinburgh in 1986. I studied Visual Communication - New Media at Edinburgh’s Telford College and I use the skills and knowledge gained there to help me illustrate some of my books. My other works include “The Year of the Snakes”, “A Fishy Tail”, “Bob Piercem’s Perplexing Quest” and the “Splot, the Floating Pink Blob Short Story Compilations”.
Riley's Mistake by Jordan Skye Riley's Mistake by Jordan Skye May 05, 2011 Free! 3106 words Read a sample
Riley and Ava are still together. But are they moving too fast? Riley's not sure of her feelings for Ava. She's still got a crush on her secretary, Kaylie. One bad day leads into one bad mistake. Is this the end of Riley and Ava? *Note to readers-this is the first part of a longer story! Its not the end! I know it is short, and maybe unsatisfying, but give me time, and I'll make it up to you!! *
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I'm a married lesbian, living in upstate NY. Decided to give erotica a shot. Let me know how you like Riley's Dream, and there might be more in the future!
Fingering: A Story of Seduction and Abuse by Andrew Berg Fingering: A Story of Seduction and Abuse by Andrew Berg Oct. 20, 2009 Free! 3904 words Read a sample
Vivian could live without most of her famous playwright husband, Joel. However, she can't live without his finger. Find out why Vivian's so crazy about Joel's masterful appendage in this quirky, often hilarious short story from Andrew Berg
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Andrew Berg is a professional journalist in the wireless industry. He’s also a graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing program at Goddard College. Andrew lives with his wife and two beautiful kids in Madison, WI. Look for a pair of novels to be posted at Smashwords in the near future. You can find more of his fiction, poetry and technology writings on his blog, Speechless, at www.andrewjberg.blogspot.com
Painting by Numbers by Sally Patricia Gardner Painting by Numbers by Sally Patricia Gardner Feb. 09, 2012 Free! 109395 words Read a sample
Painting by Numbers is the story of a lie that resonates down three generations. Though the lie is told from the best of motives,it eventually leads to incest and murder. The story is told by four voices, from their differing viewpoints, and covers seventy years, from the nineteen thirties to the present day.
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I am an 'accidental' novelist, as my first novel grew from a request to write an article for a local magazine, and no-one was more surprised at that than me. A former actor and a life-time animal nut, I now live in rural East Sussex with my husband and assorted rescued animals, 3 dogs and 6 cats at the time of writing. I would like to to thank all the readers of Lillian’s Story,One Women's Journey through the 20th Century, my first novel, for their support and encouragement. Since publishing my second novel,The Sweetest Empire on Smashwords, I have been thrilled both with the number of downloads and the feedback I have received. The phrase 'I had no idea' has come up repeatedly, from both sexes which illustrates how far female emancipation has come, I reckon. Like most writers, my main concern is that my books should be read, so I have decided, with the publication on this site of Painting by Numbers, my third novel, that all my books will be offered free to download for a time. I would ask you, gentle reader, if you enjoy one or any of them to tell your friends and/or post a review saying as much. Thank you.
Oasis part 1 the beggening by jacob vondrasek Oasis part 1 the beggening by jacob vondrasek Nov. 17, 2011 Free! 988 words Read a sample
the night sky was filled with stars that gleamed and glowed like fireflys moving and shinging.
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the pepole that inspired me to write my books: pual(dillan),eliot,my siter rachel,mrs keneddy and thanks of all to smashwords for making my dream come true. ive been inspired to write books for many years but ive always found it to hard and finnaly i found a publisher,mainly i write action and adventure but somtimes i write drama. im 12 though and im still a very talented writer you should read my books like ice mine part 1 and 2 and oasis
Ravenous by Jeffrey Hannan Ravenous by Jeffrey Hannan March 15, 2012 Free! 3568 words Read a sample
"When the cops arrived at my apartment to arrest me I gave them a difficult time." ... In this introductory installment of 'A Curmudgeon's Tale', my curmudgeon is arrested for shooting a crow.
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After fourteen Fellini-esque years in its grip, Jeffrey Hannan fled the internet industry for the wilds of Puna, Hawai'i to start a tea farm. He lives there and in San Francisco and writes under the moniker, ‘A Gentle Iconoclast in Paradise’. HugoSF is his second novel. The first is in a safe deposit box; it will be mined of any useful material and then burned. A former book reviewer for the Gay and Lesbian Times, he was raised outside of Washington, DC and studied at Virginia Tech, Catholic University, San Francisco State, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego City College. He eventually earned a BA in Literature/Writing (cum laude) from the University of California - San Diego, at which point he eschewed graduate school largely due to factors of fatigue and poverty, and to a lesser degree because of a poor understanding of politics. He remains bitter about having missed magna cum laude by a mere .05 but finds solace in pulling weeds and slumming at the beaches of fine hotels. Jeffrey Hannan is on the web at http://jeffreyhannan.com. Discover more about Hugo Storm at http://hugosf.com.
Hobble & Cranny Go To Broadway by Tina Seals Hobble & Cranny Go To Broadway by Tina Seals May 10, 2012 Free! 20 words Read a sample
Tina Seals, author of many non-fiction books, has created the cartoon characters Hobble & Cranny. This book represents the first book in which they are presented to the public. This is a 'tester'.
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
Apocalypse Jones And The Race Against Time (a Local Heroes story) by Al Bruno Apocalypse Jones And The Race Against Time (a Local Heroes story) by Al Bruno Nov. 25, 2011 Free! 6899 words Read a sample
Annabelle Jones was just an ordinary cop patrolling the streets of River City but that was before the world became trapped in the 1970's and monsters began to roam the streets. Can she and a rag-tag group of superheroes save the world when time has already run out?
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Al Bruno III is a writer of comedy and horror with almost twenty years experience in crafting stories that as unforgettable as they are strange. Or then again, maybe he's just another unpublished author with a blog.
Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Feb. 11, 2012 Free! 2200 words Read a sample
The struggle of life in a new house seems too much to take for the wife of this married couple. Join her on her short journey to realize why her husband hasn't been the same and what startling ending befalls her.
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I live in Louisiana with my wonderful and understanding husband, Shawn, and our six cats. We live with our heads in the clouds and our noses in books. Some of our favorite authors are: J.R.R. Tolken, Madeleine L'Engle, George MacDonald, C. S. Lewis, and many more wonderful writers. I spend most my time writing Fantasy fiction stories targeting young adults mixing in the occasional paranormal flare, or leaving it with the wonderful world of vampires and wolves.
The Meat Market by Ernest Winchester The Meat Market by Ernest Winchester Aug. 19, 2010 Free! 896 words Read a sample
Three hundred years or more into the future: women rule the world and men are little more than useless chattel.
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I must in all honesty, update this entry, for I stumbled onto the magic key to post a story on Smashwords. It was operator error not one of the poltergeist that I’m sure came preloaded in my computer that prevents me from getting what I want from it. For those of you who didn’t read this bio before—which I’m sure includes the rest of the world’s population—I repeat: I am an old man who loves to write. I started decades ago—the exact number is irrelevant—on a cast iron framed manual typewriter that would now serve little purpose beyond a boat anchor. I love composing fiction on the computer, mainly because of the spell check feature. Why someone who can’t spell worth a damn wants to write, I’ll never be able to explain. I take solace in the knowledge that some well-known writers throughout history were so afflicted. However, I must confess, that is about as far as I can go into this—to me—frightening world of cyberspace. I don’t have accounts on face book (wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole. Almost nightly the news is filled with stories of people murdered by people they have contacted there.) I feel the same way about Myspace, a blog or personal web site. I don’t tweet or twit or what ever that is. That really seems silly--just call them and talk! So I’ll be contented to write and enjoy retirement until the final heartbeat or wayward city buss runs me over.
Zombies Don't BBQ: A FREE Living Dead 4th of July Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Zombies Don't BBQ: A FREE Living Dead 4th of July Poem by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer April 25, 2011 Free! 931 words Read a sample
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting with.... aaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!!!!
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Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don't Cry, Ushers, Inc., Becca Bloom & the Drumsticks of Doom and Panty Raid @ Zombie High.
The Cannoli Factor by Harris Channing The Cannoli Factor by Harris Channing May 09, 2011 Free! 1185 words Read a sample
Sarah's about to leave. Will Bobby let her go?
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An Army brat, Harris Channing traveled around the Southern US and Europe as a child before settling in Tennessee as an adult. Married with two children, she enjoys her family, reading, writing, and gardening.
Sword of Light by Rilbur Skryler Sword of Light by Rilbur Skryler Nov. 18, 2011 You set the price! 32996 words Sample 20%
Magic used to be a secret. It didn't use to be a constant headache for Mathew, formerly one of the most powerful Magi on Earth. Now he has to deal with bigots who think he should be shot on sight, and a monster who preys on the free will of innocent beings, all with just a fraction of his former power.
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An avid reader from a young age, I started branching out into writing years ago. I started with several rather ambitious stories that were probably doomed to failure to begin with, above and beyond the personal circumstances that lead to me abandoning writing for years. Due to a chance overheard conversation while on the bus from school, an idea took root and I suddenly had the urge to write again. From there, my work has only grown -- and the future continues to look bright. Currently, I'm a web programmer looking for a job. Getting my degree was great, but it doesn't do me any good sitting up on my wall looking pretty!
For What It's Worth by Roberto Scarlato For What It's Worth by Roberto Scarlato Jan. 12, 2010 Free! 80826 words Read a sample
It began with a handful of objects and became the short story collection not to be missed. Come to a place where the infamous Glock Block is just around the corner. Where your former selves run wild and fires become invisible to the human eye. In an age of hit men, crooks, specters and average Joe's; everyone has a story to tell and nothing is what it seems.
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Roberto Scarlato has written stories since the early nineties. He's worked many odd jobs but always came back to writing as his true passion. He currently lives in and wanders the great city of Chicago.
Showertime Succubus by Ryl Showertime Succubus by Ryl March 12, 2012 Free! 4175 words Read a sample
A succubus deals out some carnal karmic justice on a rapist. Erin arranges to be alone with a coach not known for being a gentleman in order to deal out some carnal karmic justice, and have a little fun into the bargain.
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High Noon at Hot Topic by Christine Pope High Noon at Hot Topic by Christine Pope Dec. 02, 2011 Free! 3217 words Read a sample
Another dull day at the mall? Not when a mysterious stranger enters Kara's store and all hell breaks loose.
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A native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010, followed by Sympathy for the Devil in December 2010. Releases for 2011 included Breath of Life, a science fiction reinterpretation of the classic Beauty and the Beast story, and Bad Vibrations, a paranormal romance romp featuring a psychic, a ufologist, and alien conspiracies. Not one for being pigeonholed into just one sub-genre of romance, Christine Pope writes as the mood takes her, and her work encompasses paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection. After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor and graphic designer in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, and in fact just returned to the town where she was born, thus disproving the theory that you can’t go home again.
Trick or Treat Stories by John Gatehouse Trick or Treat Stories by John Gatehouse Nov. 16, 2011 Free! 2634 words Read a sample
Welcome, Fear-Fiends, to blood-chilling Monster Mansion…home to Gruesome Ghoulies, Demented Demons and Things That Go…Bump!...in the Night! Bwahahahahahahaaaaaaa!
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Catalogue Numérique by Anne de Gandt Catalogue Numérique by Anne de Gandt March 24, 2012 Free! 10457 words Sample 20%
Compilation d’extraits, dont certains inédits, des ouvrages écrits par Anne de Gandt, ce catalogue est mis à jour à chaque nouvelle parution. Le + : il est gratuit !
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Écrivain-photographe, Anne de Gandt crée des univers où se mêlent passé et présent, rêve et réalité. Son travail est une invitation aux voyages, à travers le temps, l'espace, la mémoire, l'identité et l'espoir. Writer-photographer, Anne de Gandt creates worlds which mingle past and present, dream and reality. She invites you to journey across time, space, memory, identity and hope.
Don't Eat the Bread by JR Murdock Don't Eat the Bread by JR Murdock April 30, 2012 You set the price! 6381 words Sample 20%
Mike's girlfriend is having a celebration. He's hungry and a little drunk, but she won't let him eat any bread until her friends have arrived. What happens after they eat the bread, Mike will never forget.
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J.R. Murdock grew up in backwoods of Minnesota, spent a few years living in Colorado, lived on both coasts while in the Navy, and now resides in Chula Vista, California with his lovely wife, and beautiful daughter and their two dogs. He writes as often as possible and usually with reckless abandon. You can find more information about him and his work at http://jrmurdock.com or http://ofgnomesanddwarves.com.
Spooky Morning by David Garrett Spooky Morning by David Garrett Dec. 07, 2011 Free! 605 words Read a sample
A teenage boy awakes to find that it is not a typical Saturday morning.
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Born and raised in east Texas, David Garrett's career path has been as varied as his interests. His jobs have included welder, teacher, paralegal, security guard, private investigator and more. But two constants have held a place in his life since his grade school days – a love for making music and for writing. From simple verses penned on an Indian Chief tablet to song lyrics to novels. The process continues today. It's in the blood.
Yorick Magazine Spring 2012 Vol. I Issue 1 by Yorick Magazine Yorick Magazine Spring 2012 Vol. I Issue 1 by Yorick Magazine April 01, 2012 Free! 12346 words Read a sample
Our first issue. Poetry by Heather Mallet, Kelsey Opalack, L.E.J. Rasser, and Cody Steinhauer. Prose by Jon Adams, Christian Belland, Adrien Bloom, L.E.J. Rasser, and Corey Watson.
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The Team! Editor-in-Chief - Alex Grover Alex is an English and Education dual-major at Rowan University with an Honors Concentration and a concentration in Creative Writing. As well as editing submissions for Yorick Magazine, he works on the staff of Avant, Rowan's literary magazine. Senior Editor - Cody Steinhauer Cody is a debutante of the fine arts, a title he has gained by destroying old pianos with dual hammers and writing poetry, which he recites at rustic coffee shops in New Jersey. He created Yorick Magazine for the purpose of giving literary opportunities to all who deserve them.
Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 1072 words Read a sample
In the future, "firemen" don't put out fires. Instead . . . hey, this sounds familiar! Eric Cline, a writer who has been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and other places, delivers a loving flash fiction tribute to a classic work, updated for modern times.
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Eric Cline is a native of Missouri. He has a Master's Degree in English. His work has appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and on the Every Day Fiction site. He will reluctantly continue his day job until enough people buy his writing for him to devote all of his energies to it . . . and thanks for doing your part!
Less Of Me by Edward Goble Less Of Me by Edward Goble Dec. 19, 2011 Free! 107756 words Read a sample
Thank you for the kind reviews! Meet Andrew Boyd, an author riding a string of best selling spy novels featuring a retired Senior Intelligence Officer, Rance Broadback. Andy is under pressure to deliver the first draft of the next Broadback thriller, set in the mountains of eastern Kentucky entitled, Appalachian Malady. In Less Of Me, Ed Goble writes two books in one, a format everyone will enjoy
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Edward Goble lives in Kentucky and is the featured author on the new imprint, Shaken Books. Please contact Edward through the publisher at: office@shakenbooks.com
Plague by Lisa Hinsley Plague by Lisa Hinsley March 20, 2012 Free! 40313 words Read a sample
Set on the Wirral in England (near Liverpool), Plague is the new horror book by best-selling author Lisa C Hinsley.
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Lisa C Hinsley was born in Portsmouth in 1971, and grew up in England, Scotland, and America. She now lives on the Wirral, in northwest England, with her husband, three children, and four cats. She hopes not to be thought of as the American cat lady, but some things are just inevitable. Recently, her novel What Alice Sees placed as runner-up in the 2010 UKA Opening Pages Competition. While her novel Coombe’s Wood finished in the semi-finals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2009 and was awarded runner up in the all-genre Book of the Year Awards 2008 on Arts Council website YouWriteOn. Now listed on Amazon Kindle, Coombe’s Wood has sold over 2000 copies. Lisa’s novel The Crocodile was short-listed in the Undiscovered Authors 2006 competition. Several of Lisa’s short stories and poems have appeared in print publications.
A Fair to Remember, Welcome To Redemption, Book 2 by Stacey Joy Netzel A Fair to Remember, Welcome To Redemption, Book 2 by Stacey Joy Netzel June 30, 2011 Free! 28861 words Read a sample
Ready for a nice, quiet life in small town USA, reformed gang member Wes Carter feels Redemption is the perfect place to relocate his financial business. Tara Russell has decided to add some excitement to her life and get a little wild—no matter how uncomfortable it makes her or her overprotective family. Opposites attract when they meet at the local fair one warm summer night.
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I fell in love with books at a young age, so for me it seemed only natural to graduate to writing them...when I'm not chained to my desk at the day job as a corporate travel agent. I credit my parents for encouraging my dreams of becoming a published author, as well as the very talented friends I've made in Romance Writers of America and Wisconsin Romance Writers (WisRWA) since joining in 2004. An avid reader and lover of movies with happy endings, I still live in Wisconsin with my husband and three children, a couple horses and some barn cats. In my limited free time I enjoy gardening and canning, and visiting my parents up north at the cabin on the lake with the whole family.
Intuition by J Meyers Intuition by J Meyers Oct. 17, 2011 Free! 5682 words Read a sample
Luke and his twin sister Sera have unusual abilities. Hers is a gift--she can heal with a touch of her hand. His is a curse--he can see the future but he can’t do anything about it. On a hike up the mountain, Luke has a vision unlike any other--one that leaves him terrified. Knowing that it will come true--and that he must do everything in his power to stop it--leaves his own future uncertain.
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j. meyers grew up in Vermont, and now lives in central New York. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s chasing after her four kids, exploring the outdoors with them, relishing the few quiet moments she gets with her husband, baking sweet treats, and forgetting to make dinner. Though she cannot actually see the future nor heal with a touch of her hand, she likes to think her children believe she can. Intangible, out in Winter 2012, is her first novel.
The Iconoclast by Jerry Aughtry The Iconoclast by Jerry Aughtry July 21, 2011 Free! 5459 words Sample 100%
Bernie Peterson is a Vietnam vet trying to keep his life together. A decision he made in the Nam, has landed him at an elite University on the East Coast. Ever the outsider, he keeps his own counsel while driven by a personal ethic to make a difference. Shunned by most if not all of the University's faculty, Bernie more or less ignores. A really good breezy read in installments.
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Famous by Ashley Barron Famous by Ashley Barron April 19, 2012 Free! 2333 words Read a sample
A daughter comes to terms with her father's Alzheimer's disease.
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Lover of books, sunglasses, and all things Washington, DC. Author of the LOVE + FAMILY series and the upcoming Priya novel, AVA.
Hunter's Heart by Christine Pope Hunter's Heart by Christine Pope Dec. 16, 2011 Free! 1854 words Read a sample
The familiar story of Snow White...from a different perspective.
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A native of Southern California, Christine Pope has been writing stories ever since she commandeered her family’s Smith-Corona typewriter back in the sixth grade. Her short fiction has appeared in Astonishing Adventures, Luna Station Quarterly, and the journal of dark fiction, Dark Valentine. Her paranormal novella, Playing With Fire, was released on August 5, 2010, followed by Sympathy for the Devil in December 2010. Releases for 2011 included Breath of Life, a science fiction reinterpretation of the classic Beauty and the Beast story, and Bad Vibrations, a paranormal romance romp featuring a psychic, a ufologist, and alien conspiracies. Not one for being pigeonholed into just one sub-genre of romance, Christine Pope writes as the mood takes her, and her work encompasses paranormal romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and historical romance. She blames this on being easily distracted by bright, shiny objects, which could also account for the size of her shoe collection. After spending many years in the magazine publishing industry, she now works as a freelance editor and graphic designer in addition to writing fiction. She lives with her husband and an explosively fluffy Pomeranian mix in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, and in fact just returned to the town where she was born, thus disproving the theory that you can’t go home again.
Gunshin Date The Samurai Squirrel by Max M Power Gunshin Date The Samurai Squirrel by Max M Power July 19, 2011 Free! 587 words Read a sample
A poem about a Master Samurai Squirrel swearing to protect a new friend. A children's book.
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Welcome my name is Max M. Power and I am a Story Teller. Like many Story Tellers before me I am here to feed your imagination. I have had the honor of being compared to such writers as Ernest Hemingway, Robert Browning, James Patterson, and Tom Clancy, but without all the boring details. My subject matter spans from poetry to short stories to novels. I am the Owner of Writing With Power Publishing and yes I self publish. I want to be able to control my work and not sell out to big corperations who are just looking to make a fast buck. I am more interested in having readers than profit. For this reason ALL ebooks that I am able to publish via SMASHWORDS will be published at no charge to the reader. I ask that you pass on and share my books with others so that the word may spread. If you want a paper copy you can order directly from the printer, cutting out the middle man completely. The links are on my website. So again, welcome to my world, I hope you enjoy your stay. Now sit back, relax, and let the journey begin. In the infamous words of Snoopy, the Greatest Story Teller, “It was a dark and stormy night…”
Faux Pas by I Feel Pretty Faux Pas by I Feel Pretty May 01, 2012 Free! 15970 words Read a sample
I Feel Pretty is a great group of writers, both to work with and to read. That said, they are some of the most depraved, psychotic, horrifyingly sexual writers I have ever dealt with. In this issue there are adult themes. Lots and Lots of adult themes. So, you know, let's say this one is 18+.
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I Feel Pretty is a writers collective based in Chicago. The stories are totally free on our website, but you can download them onto your various e-reader and tablet type things here.
Balls by Tommy Dakar Balls by Tommy Dakar Dec. 07, 2011 Free! 71197 words Read a sample
When Paul Kavanagh decided to castrate himself with a pair of sheepshears, he had no idea that he was unwittingly setting the balls in motion, and that the consequences would be devastating.
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Born in England Tommy Dakar now lives and works in Granada, Spain. His works have been published to critical acclaim on various literary sites, including Storychord, SNReview, Write this, Write From Wrong, Language and Culture etc He has also been published in Spanish on Palabras Diversas and Ariadna. A collection of short stories, A World Apart and other stories, has recently been published, along with his satirical novel Balls, and The Trap-Door, which is literary fiction. He is also working on another novel, due out soon. Here are some links to his published work. A World Apart published on Storychord. (http://storychord.blogspot.com/2010/11/issue-17-tommy-dakar-melanie-plummer.html) Also accepted for publication on MondayNightLit. Also published in print form by SNReview, Summer 2011 issue. Bellavista published on Language and Culture (http://www.languageandculture.net/backdrop.html) News of the World published 15th Feb 2011 on WriteFromWrong (http://writefromwrong.com/2011/02/14/fiction-february/#more-636) The Mystery Tour published November 2011 on Write This (www.writethis.com.) La Noche Mas Larga published in Spanish July 2011 at Palabras Diversas (www.palabrasdiversas.com) and Ariadna.com (http://www.ariadna-rc.com/numero51/lab56.htm).
I Won't Believe in Love by Nathalia Li I Won't Believe in Love by Nathalia Li Aug. 03, 2011 Free! 2038 words Read a sample
Carlotta recently ended her relationship with Robbie. She is discouraged and disheartened. Her friend Estelle, hoping to raise Carlotta's spirits, persuades her to go out to a club. Unprepared, Carlotta resists the unexpected.
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Ms. Li enjoys basketball, tennis, dance, and running. Her compelling interests include movies, art, philosophy, politics, photography, literature, and music. She has traveled widely in western Europe, North America, and China. She has worked as a teacher, journalist, prison guard, driver, cook, dishwasher, retail clerk, and booking agent for bands. She holds degrees in English, literature, and philosophy. She plays piano and guitar, jazz and blues. She is fundamentally committed to freedom of speech, thought, and belief. She often reflects on the friction between the way women see their lives and the way they live them. You may contact Ms. Li at: nli704115@gmail.com Books: Lolita; Crime and Punishment; On the Road. Movies: The Passenger; Lawrence of Arabia; Manhattan Musicians: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wynton Kelly, Gene Harris, Otis Spann, Muddy Waters, Cornell Dupree, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson Artists: Rembrandt, Gustave Courbet, Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Rothko, Joseph Turner, Georgia O'Keefe, Salvador Dali, El Greco, Rodin.
Sheriff Gregg & The Old Maid by Hank Florentine McLoskey Sheriff Gregg & The Old Maid by Hank Florentine McLoskey Dec. 27, 2011 Free! 2830 words Read a sample
When a reporter from the 'Boston Bugle' comes visiting, Sheriff Gregg and Charlene Bartlett have their work cut out for them. Absurdist 'Wild West' short story - the sixth in the 'Sheriff Gregg' series.
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Remembering Cecilia by JK Bradley Remembering Cecilia by JK Bradley March 05, 2012 Free! 1114 words Read a sample
Cecelia and Stavo, lovers across many life-times, have a chance meeting, and in this moment they remember.
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Welcome to my world. Do not be frightened with what you find; although everything here is alive, if only in my mind. Would you like to glimpse the shadows inside and experience what haunts my midnight hollows? Please, allow me to share my tales. Let me tease the very ends of your nerves. Let me drip chilling indulgence over your flesh. Let me bring you into my sultry and delicious world. Allow me to breathe something beautiful into your mind. Perhaps saving you from a spell of boredom, perhaps slaying the sucking monotony that rules your life. Perhaps it will feel a little like being infected. Nevertheless, please, come take a journey with me. One breath at a time, allow me to titillate your senses, to arouse your suspicions and tickle your fancy, and thereby, afford me some stroking of my own. After all, why do any of this if not to receive some whimsical pleasures, no? Freeing my living demons by exposing them to you simply feels good. But are they real, these tales, these stories? Well, what IS real? If reality begins with perception, and you allow me to enter you, if you let me slither inside your mind, exposing all of my wooded and moldering lot, then, just per chance you will begin to share in a portion of what is real in me, you will perceive me and what sleeps inside my head, the truth of my world will latch on, sinking teeth, thereby making everything you find here come alive. Making it all Real. You do not necessarily have to believe to take the journey, just open your mind to me, just take a sip, savor the taste. For, I intuit the realization and truth and understanding will seep in, soon enough, drop by salty-sweet drop. Let me say Welcome, friends. Welcome to where it all begins, where everything that is real and of consequence takes place, where evil drops its lurker’s veil, where death births something fascinating and new, where lovers are found and something wicked hides. Welcome to the quaint town of Bristleburg. Nestled against the lovely Blue Ridge mountains, laying within the Shenandoah Valley, a quintessential slice of historic Virginia. Rich in history and lush in blood and lust and pain and glory. It may be sick, convoluted, scary, horrific and twisted, but it is real and completely beautiful. Walk with me. Come. jKb
Zev's Destiny by Kira Bacal Zev's Destiny by Kira Bacal Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 3121 words Read a sample
A heroic prophecy must be a good thing, right? ...Right?
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Trained as a physician and scientist, Kira Bacal has worked at NASA-Johnson Space Center and the U.S. Senate as well as with the U.S. military. She qualified in two medical specialties and has numerous professional publications in medical and scientific journals and texts. For her fiction writing, she was named the “Best Newcomer Author” in the January 2009 international Quibbler Awards and had one story win both “Best General” and “Best Chemistry” categories in the same awards. This same story, which appeared online, has enjoyed some recent popularity, with over 2,500,000 hits (and counting) from readers around the globe, primarily the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Europe, but also places from Singapore to Botswana, Saudi Arabia to Guatemala. Kira has also been a quarterfinalist in the “Writers of the Future” contest and runner up for the Higney Award at the magazine Another Realm. She currently lives in New Zealand with her children and a large, vandalism-prone Leonberger.
Animal kennings (poems) by Mr Adams Animal kennings (poems) by Mr Adams March 26, 2012 Free! 241 words Read a sample
Kennings are poems that describe objects or things and date back to Anglo-Saxon and Norse times. We chose animals and some children typed their kennings and these are included in this ebook. I hope you enjoy it.
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A Modern Oyster by Ex Spectimum A Modern Oyster by Ex Spectimum Aug. 15, 2011 Free! 26349 words Read a sample
Very loosely based on the Victorian erotic novel set in a boys school with very relaxed attitudes towards sex and plenty of hands-on practical lessons. Scott learns what sex is about and tastes some of its many variations as he spends a year in the Nottsgrove Acadamy - a finishing school with a difference. EARLIER PROBLEMS WITH THE LAST CHAPTER HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED
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A frustrated writer who finds release in writing about sex. A particular interest in FemDom and BSDM comes out in my writing and will, hopefully, titillate readers of a similar bent. Coming soon: Sun, Sex and Sex - a young man's holiday of a lifetime!
The Convergent by Joshua Skye The Convergent by Joshua Skye May 12, 2012 Free! 2949 words Read a sample
Alone, forgotten, and weary of the city, Zephyr ventures into the haunted forest where he faces an otherworldly presence with mysterious intentions.
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Joshua Skye is the author of the fantasy adventure, "Xerxes Canyon." He works primarily within the horror, fantasy, and erotica genres, often combining elements from each. His short stories appear in anthologies from STARbooks Press, As Publications, and Knightwatch Press. His work has also appeared in periodicals such as Blood and Lullabies. He lives in rural Pennsylvania with his partner of fifteen years, Ray, and their seven-year-old son, Syrian. They share a historic Folk Victorian home with their pets Gypsy, Gizmo, and Bella, as well as a few spiders and ghosts.
Always Be There by Athens Vamlets Always Be There by Athens Vamlets Sep. 06, 2011 Free! 6138 words Read a sample
Reese was a preemie, she was suffering from Leukemia, and married the lead singer of her favorite band --- Life. Adam was the lead singer and songwriter of the band. Reese didn't want to ruin Adam's career and his international concert, so she decided to leave without Adam's presence while he was in New York. She spent her last 3 days meaningfully with Adam, the band mates and Dr. Naples.
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No matter if you like my books or not after reading, please kindly write reviews in my profile on the SmashWords.Com (http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AthensVamlets) or directly send comments to my E-mail (AthensVamlets@Yahoo.Com). I am glad and appreciate to receive your opinion and comments. All of your views are very important to me. Thank you so much.
Het Kamper Treintje en de boze treinmeneer by Clement Roorda Het Kamper Treintje en de boze treinmeneer by Clement Roorda March 21, 2012 Free! 1113 words Read a sample
Het Kamper Treintje brengt hele belangrijke passagiers naar Kampen. Ze praten over de toekomst. Dan hoort hij dat hij nooit meer rij-den zal. Hij schrikt en gaat er vandoor. Maar als hij later vertelt waar hij bang voor is valt het allemaal gelukkig toch nog mee.
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Clement Roorda (1964) schrijft al zolang als hij zich kan heugen, maar debuteerde pas in 2005 met 'de Tovenaar'. In 2010 verscheen het vervolg 'de Ziener' en de verhalenbundel 'fantastische liefdesverhalen'. Zijn verhalen zijn gepubliceeerd in 'Pure Fantasy' en 'Pure Thrillers'. Hij werkt, naast het schrijven, in de gezondheidszorg, een bron van die emoties waar het echt om gaat in het leven: leren, houden van, afscheid nemen en toch gelukkig zijn. Boeken
Archie the Royal Hot Water Bottle Part One by Suzie Louis Archie the Royal Hot Water Bottle Part One by Suzie Louis April 06, 2012 Free! 39066 words Read a sample
We need to rethink our attitude to the noble but admittedly unfashionable hot water bottle and embark upon an informed journey into the life of one Archie and his beloved cover Terri who have had an eventful life, not without sadness and neglect, but nevertheless one in which they have continued to serve his royal owner without fault or complaint. Archie is an example to us all.
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Suzie Louis was born in Sydney and left school at 16 to return as a mature age student at 34 and complete a double degree in classical literature and law. Older but obviously not wiser, she went to the Bar and practised as a barrister for many years and a solicitor for several more. As a lawyer she learnt to write in the spare style you will read in her novels - 'let's get to the point' being her maxim. While a lawyer she started to write fiction. Her first novel 'Deepwater' is based on a very sad family history. 'The Litigation Junkie', a very funny satire, is the jaundiced distillation of her intimate knowledge of the court system and hapless coves. If you know someone in or contemplating litigation anywhere please give them this book. It may save them. 'Archie the Royal Hot Water Bottle' is pure fun and fantasy, set in a Palace where everything talks. Suzie writes a blog, Hot-Water-Bottle-Covers-etc where Archie continues to appear in bite size chunks every day.
Bury My Heart with Aaron's God by Mark Collins Bury My Heart with Aaron's God by Mark Collins Dec. 29, 2010 Free! 3717 words Read a sample
A one act play. Meet Aaron, a man of God like no other. Unheeded and unloved by all, he speaks the word of God without trying to filter it for personal gain. This is a work of fiction based on "Numbers" 31. The intent is not to retell the Biblical story, but to bring two sharply opposing views of both God and morality into focus using anachronism.
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Before taking up writing, Mark Collins, a PhD in Biochemistry, made major contributions to quantitative, ultra-sensitive DNA diagnostics at Chiron Corporation in Emeryville, CA (USA).
The Circle by Jacob DeSpencer The Circle by Jacob DeSpencer Feb. 08, 2011 Free! 2005 words Read a sample
Set in a reality when Russia was divided through violence and now is at an uneasy alliance between the communist east and the Christian west. Dieter is a young communist stuck in a church run life that he detests. but his life changes when he wins a debate against states theocracy and is given a note by a mysterious Liberal Studies Student.
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as both a high school student and a small time writer i find my inspirations from daily life at the hell hole i am forced to go to. I also get it from the assignments given out in history and english
Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson by R.E.D. McNabb Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson by R.E.D. McNabb May 16, 2011 Free! 1227 words Read a sample
The mirror opposite of his more famous counterpart, Barry escapes the magical world to experience the wonders of ours. In Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson, Barry provides a new and hilarious perspective on the game of golf.
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My mother didn't know when I was born even though she gave birth to me and was completely conscious at the time. Thus began my life of obscurity, and so it continues...
Red Eyes Wizard by Jaanlala Red Eyes Wizard by Jaanlala Jan. 17, 2012 Free! 5464 words Read a sample
Every four years, the moon would shine brightly for 29 nights and the matchmaking masquerade ball would be hold accordingly. There're rumors that the red eyes wizard would be at this year ball. The news interests Princess Leah from Peace Kingdom. Going to the 29 days masquerade and find the wizard sounds far more exciting than marrying some boring, coward prince. It would be fun, doesn't it?
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This being from the Fail Planet had upgraded herself from an online writer-wannabe to a published writer with Yayee-Yajai publishing house in Thailand a very long time ago. A few of her work, varied directly on the idleness (entertainment excluded), had been published. She writes short stories from time to time depending on what came up in her mind. After being a lingerie designer for a while, she who was forced to do every single position the company can think of plus the long commute, decided to resign. Now, Jaanlala works as a freelance art designer aligning with writing fictions.