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"...and Remember that I Am a Man." by John Bushore Jan. 03, 2011 $1.99 134633 words Sample 20%
This novel is based on an 1843 slave narrative and explores the cultural, religious and econimic pressures allowing slavery to endure in a new country that has just promised liberty and justice for all.
"4?" by MichelleK. June 20, 2011 $4.99 59807 words Sample 15%
"4?" is an amusing tale of a recently divorced, middle aged woman re-entering the world of dating in a New Age World.
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." by James Pratt June 16, 2011 $0.99 4963 words Sample 30%
"A clown with an axe walks into a church..." It sounds like the start of a bad joke but in a dark future overrun by unspeakable horror, an evil clown with an axe that tells him to kill things might be just what the doctor ordered.
"A Murder in Harlem" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 5510 words Read a sample
The first short mystery story in the continuing saga of amateur detective Miriam Obadah, a woman from Ghana who lives in Harlem with her husband, Kofi, and co-wife, Nana. Download the anthology for other good reads. Five of the 11 stories in the anthology appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
"BREAK" Opening the Door by Wes Grant Dec. 22, 2011 You set the price! 8415 words Sample 20%
A young man unlocks super abilities and uses them to seek out justice for a friend put in a coma by a crime boss, but in the process ends up saving Jersey City and becoming New Jerseys very own super hero.
"Call Me Tab" by CD Moulton Aug. 11, 2010 $2.99 65964 words Sample 20%
Flight of the Maita #10 A collection of shorts featuring Tab and TRD-60 as they solve problems of various types for various beings.
"Civil Disobedience" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 01, 2011 Free! 4988 words Read a sample
When a man is found dead at his doorstep on the edge of Walden Pond, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau follows his highly developed moral compass to track down the killer. A short story by an Edgar short story winner.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011 Free! 5672 words Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 character-driven flash stories by J. Timothy King.
"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
Christina Black's mother has cancer and her father, well, he's vanished. What will she do without her mother, where will she go when she dies and how will she cope? A tale for those who are suffering or have suffered loss.
"Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 08, 2011 Free! 2701 words Read a sample
This story is based on the premise that a blood test mandated for U.S. citizens at age 40 will predict the time frame and cause of their eventual deaths. The author is an Edgar short story winner published in speculative and mystery genres among others.
"Emily's Fifth Birthday" & "Alternative Medicine" by Kater Cheek May 14, 2011 $0.99 6977 words Sample 30%
Two literary science fiction short stories about women making difficult life choices. The A side, "Emily's Fifth Birthday" was a semi-finalist in the Writers of the Future contest. The B side, "Alternative Medicine," was originally published in Alternative Coordinates.
"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
Op de stranden van onze kust worden elke jaar heel veel leuke dingen gevonden. Soms geld, soms sieraden. Soms ook historische voorwerpen. En soms zelfs heel speciale voorwerpen, die een veel grotere betekenis hebben dan iemand had kunnen vermoeden. De jaarlijkse vakantie aan zee krijgt plots een heel andere betekenis...
"ESCAPE!" a bridge thriller by Carl Coppolino Jan. 12, 2011 $0.99 63636 words Sample 20%
ESCAPE! is a story of a bridge-playing convict who escapes from prison under dire circumstances to search for a treasure by following a series of bridge based clues. Along the way he finds companionship and exacts revenge upon his enemies.
"Fuck for Your Job" by Toby Graham Jan. 18, 2012 $2.99 3230 words Sample 30%
Victoria runs a tight ship at her office, but her hunky employee is giving her some serious trouble. Aching for some action and seeing her opportunity, Victoria gives him a simple directive. At 3,250 words, this office thriller is a f/m boss/employee scenario with some rough sex.
"Ghost On the High Seas" by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010 Free! 1866 words Read a sample
Charles Lambert, an orphan of the warf, hires on as a deckhand to "The Valiant Lady", captained by Darcell Covington. Charles experiences adventures he never dreamed possible, and when a terrible storm tosses the ship around, Charles is caught up in the ropes.
"If You Can't Hear It, It Doesn't Smell" by Lord Baltimore Jan. 23, 2011 $2.99 13521 words Sample 40%
A Collection, Compendium and Compilation of the Humorous Aspects of Flatulance. Bathroom Humor at its finest!
"Jesus Lives" by Amy Richie Nov. 29, 2010 Free! 570 words Read a sample
In the midst of grief and life's hardest moments, Jesus still calls to one man. Will he answer?
"Kottyn's Pickin" Great Dessert! by Kottyn The Soft Spoken Poet July 23, 2011 $2.99 3703 words Sample 10%
“Love Isn’t a War” Love doesn't take you to war with the one that say they Love you, Love allows you to conquer the fight together, if one person trips the other keeps them from falling, if one person cry’s, the other wipes the tears before they roll down the cheek, if one is happy the other shares in their joy, there is no ending to loving a person instead it’s the beginning of life.
"Mandolins Song" by Reuben Weber Oct. 25, 2010 Free! 127 words Read a sample
My poem highly suitable for Halloween; in fact, the original concept for "Mandolins Song" was conceived on Samhain.
"Nana, I'll always love you" by Taryn Leonard Jan. 15, 2011 Free! 2252 words Read a sample
‘Nana I’ll always love you’ is a story aimed at 5-9 year olds. For George there are few things in life more important than Nana and drawing. Then one day he finds out that she’s dying. Devastated by his sudden loss George finally remembers the promise he made to her to carry on drawing…
"No," She Said. by Stanfield Major April 10, 2011 $1.99 4347 words Sample 40%
Greg has a fantasy. He wants to watch his wife Adele have sex with another man. When he tells her of his fantasy her response is hurt and anger. “No way,” she says. And refuses to make love with him. Then, secretly, she begins to explore the idea online. And finds a guy with experience in threesomes with whom she can share her fears and insecurities. Will Greg get his wish after all?
"Outer Adventures" Preview by Nigel Andres Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 1733 words Read a sample
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"Pine" and 7 Other Short Romances by J. Timothy King March 07, 2011 Free! 6282 words Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 short-short romance stories by J. Timothy King.
"Poe-Heart-ry": The Long and the Short by Mia Wang March 09, 2011 Free! 1585 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems written from the heart - the experiences, the joys and sometimes even the dark side of love.
"POWERLESS" by Michael Heitkemper March 05, 2011 $0.99 8073 words Sample 20%
Mister Powerless knows from everyday experience, that being a powerless super hero is a tough job in a world filled with super powered villains. But when a mysterious super hero named Stunner vies to be his sidekick, Mister Powerless learns how the decisions that he makes now will greatly affect the future.
"Rejections & Desires..." A Sri Lankan Short Story and Poems by AK Perera March 09, 2011 $0.99 2626 words Sample 10%
A story of a girl torn between the worlds of love and desire... Loved by one man, desired by another, dealing with the intricacies, complications of living away from her home country. Lonely in her marriage, she finds her solace in the heart of another, but is the end as easy as she would like it to be...
"RELATOS ENREDADOS ENTRE EL MISTERIO" by RENATA SKADA May 18, 2011 $5.00 1418 words Sample 20%
INVENTO REINVENTO EL MISTERIO. RESUCITANDO... MONTAÑAS DE ARENAS INHÓSPITAS. ¡VIVIENDO! LAS LUNAS, NOCHES,BRILLOS, DESLUMBRES INALCANZABLES. LATIDOS AGITADOS, JUEGOS DE AMANTES. PERSIGUIENDO... LUNARES INHIBIDO VENENO. ¡TENTACIONES! PERDURANDO PARA SIEMPRE. DESARMANDANDO LAS ARMADURAS ENTRE MIRADAS. MISTERIO EL AMOR... ESCRIBO EL AMOR... PINCELES DIBUJANDO . CUERPOS...VERSIFICANDO.
"Seriously?" by Gary Weston Dec. 17, 2011 $2.99 26583 words Sample 85%
Joyce Franklin was struggling to make ends meet, when her glamorous friend, Maria Carson, made her a business proposal to turn her life around. As they worked together to make the business successful, Joyce realized it was time to experience love again. The Cougar in her escaped and she was ready for anything. It was all going so well, until....
"Shall We Dance?" by Lila Sparks Oct. 25, 2010 Free! 1849 words Read a sample
Young Prince Fallon is murdered the night of his inaugural ball . Many young women are invited to the palace to attend a celebration for Fallon's younger brother and to try to bring a semblance of happiness to the royal family. Rachelle's encounter with the dead prince starts a romance of a ghostly nature.
"Sugar & Spice" (Rock-A-Bye ABDL BedTime Stories) by Zorro Daddy Jan. 28, 2012 $4.99 17214 words Sample 10%
The follow-up Age Play BedTime Stories Collection to “Naughty & Nice” and “Salty & Sweet”. Some are a bit sugary. Some are spicy. But, as always, they include a Daddy and a BabyGirl who enjoy every moment of the dynamic love they share with each other.
"The Cantor and the Werewolf" PLUS Bonus: "Bones" by G Miki Hayden Nov. 09, 2011 $0.99 4610 words Sample 15%
Two short stories by Edgar short story winner G. Miki Hayden "The Cantor and the Werewolf" When the cantor learns the new rabbi is a werewolf, he pulls out all stops in clearing the congregation of such an unholy threat. Plus "Bones" Being the backgone on display in a New York City exhibit is just another hardship after a life of many such for Chinese peasant Yu Xuanqi.
"The Eros Door" / "A Good, Reliable Partner" by Will Hose March 30, 2011 $0.99 6899 words Sample 10%
In “The Eros Door,” Yarl’s Hall has always had that door. You know the one, the one with all the ivy, and no handle, painted with the word “Eros.” In “A Good, Reliable Partner,” Noah is at the bottom of a ravine thanks to the robox that has betrayed him. Can he survive with nothing but the help of a machine that’s only slightly smarter than a calculator?
"Two Scoops" Is Just Right by Alex Carrick April 17, 2010 $2.99 38639 words Sample 20%
This book contains more than just stories about the family. Some entries are dappled impressions of modern life. Some are comedy bits, with the odd gem of a punch line. Others are lighter than air and rise up like whimsy. Others still have a slightly more serious intent, with surprising twists. These funny, short original stories first appeared on the website: www.alexcarrick.com.
"Vitruvian Man" by Ben Campbell Dec. 19, 2010 $2.99 103722 words Sample 10%
This is the sequel to Dubrovnik. Thievery is his arsenal, jewelry his targets. His heist at the Cannes Film Festival exposed a Renaissance discovery so profound the French Secret Service wants Alexander Crown dead. Iktar Stanktar intends to kill him. Isabella Berghini seeks redemption. Euro Wodehouse craves his love. The philanthropist only cares about the children in his orphanage.
"When The Game's Unfaithful" by Kenneth Hannibal Feb. 08, 2011 $2.99 63134 words Sample 4%
"When The Game's Unfaithful" Details the life of a teenaged boy who's faced with an abusive father, which triggers Kenny's behavioral change that takes him from his family to the dangerous streets of Richmond Heights. Kenny encounters Gahanna who starts his life as a male prostitute.
"Where Is She Now?" by R. C. Drake Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 18184 words Read a sample
Murder has been commited, and the wrong person has been accused of the horrific deed. Not enough proof allows the accused to go free, but the killer is still out there. The death is a heavy burden to carry, an impossible burden. The case must be solved before peace can be had within this family. The killer will strike again, but who will be the next target?
"White Death" by Rolly A. Chabot Sep. 07, 2011 $3.99 27959 words Sample 20%
Christoper Shaw is a man down on his luck. Most would struggle bitterly by Christopher accepted where he found himself. All because he accepted the blame for his fall from high society living to the bottom where he started to rebuild his life again. A fiction book but really when you look deep into our own lives as we read we find reflections of ourselves. Come along on a journey of healing.
"Youth" by Harry Moss Jan. 30, 2010 $1.00 11953 words Sample 10%
This is a 40 page Science Fiction story set in current day. Time is relative to those who endure it. In this story, human beings have been guided almost from infancy by others from off planet. There is also an audio narration and it is currently available for FREE at: http://netnovels.com/youth-by-h-w-moss.mp3
#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness by Kristie Lynn Higgins #1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness by Kristie Lynn Higgins Dec. 27, 2011 Free! 91473 words Read a sample
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to live in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life. Kimberly Griffin, a Life Closer (legal assassin)...
#1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness ( science fiction adventure series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins #1 Shades of Gray- Noir, City Shrouded By Darkness ( science fiction adventure series) by Kristie Lynn Higgins Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 91505 words Sample 20%
Noir was a mega-city plagued by a sun blocking mass called Dry Clouds that had mysteriously appeared three decades earlier. The Dry Clouds covered half the planet and forced those living under them to exist in endless night. On this world, corporations were in charge and breaking your contract with them could mean the termination of your life. Kim, a Life Closer (legal assassin) existed...
#Baphomet by Marcin Wrona #Baphomet by Marcin Wrona May 02, 2011 $0.99 3224 words Sample 10%
Lord_Gabe wants to summon a demon. There's an app for that. #cautionarytale #baphomet is a (sub)urban fantasy short story of dark rituals and Twitter.
#Beach by Random Human #Beach by Random Human March 29, 2010 Free! 2378 words Read a sample
AI clones of his personality allow Tristan to keep in constant contact with his friends and fans without the hassle of being aware of their existence. But when one of them messes up, he's finds that it's his own existence that's in question...
#Conversationstoppers 2: More Puns, Non Sequiturs, and Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure #Conversationstoppers 2: More Puns, Non Sequiturs, and Impossible Scenarios by Leon Shure Dec. 11, 2011 $0.99 2493 words Sample 30%
Tweets certain to stop any conversation, and generate a good laugh, from the author of the mysteries, "Fatal Sisters," "The Baba Yaga," and Screams and Bleeds," available on all e-book readers.
#LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez #LoveTaps by JoVonna Rodriguez Dec. 23, 2011 $1.99 8176 words Sample 15%
Love Taps explores the possibility of what communication, honesty, and love looks like on paper. These are moments when one opens up to their partner, allowing time to build a foundation, and navigating life together. #LoveTaps from the public, are pushes forward when life seems to keep pulling you backwards on the journey of love.
#VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA #VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA May 12, 2010 Free! 5100 words Read a sample
Everyday hundreds of 140-character (or less) stories are posted to Twitter. This is a collection of just a few. # is a hashtag—an identifying marker—allowing users on social networking services to separate out and/or convey certain messages to other users utilizing the same markers. 'VSS' stands for 'very short story'. The #VSS Anthology contains over 150 stories by 37 authors.
$200 and a Cadillac by Fingers Murphy $200 and a Cadillac by Fingers Murphy Nov. 23, 2011 $4.95 99825 words Sample 15%
Find out what happens when your last worldly possessions are $200 AND A CADILLAC and everyone around you will kill to get what they want.
$Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall $Expat Wives by Ulrica Marshall Dec. 09, 2011 $2.99 91779 words Sample 20%
Take an English woman: throw in a busy banker husband and a couple of kids. Decant them to an exotic location; Tokyo, for example - the city of vice. Add plenty of cash, a host of social lubricants, culture shock and a few partners in crime. Pepper with innuendos, indiscretions and the unfathomable. Shake well and serve chilled over cubes of Japanese culture.
' '"FOR THE LOVE OF HIS SONS"" by RODNEY HART Feb. 16, 2011 $3.59 97254 words Sample 20%
harrison Ford is a proffessor of antiquity at a washington university. He has longed to discover the location of a a sunkin treasure gallion lost in the huricane storm of 1642 off the coast of Mexico. Then as if his grandson Jonathon had read his mind, he approached Harrison to relate that he and his pretty and fiesty girlfriend had found it's location. an exciting adventure begins.
'A Bella Street Mystery: Doc Gutson's Revenge' by Clare Havens 'A Bella Street Mystery: Doc Gutson's Revenge' by Clare Havens Dec. 10, 2011 $0.99 33937 words Sample 50%
Incarcerated in a New York state prison, Doc Gutson is building the meanest gang in the tri-state area, driven by her hatred of the Street family and her burning thirst for REVENGE. Can Bella and Felix track down the mysterious 'Excalibur' and outwit the Doc for a second time? It seems as likely as finding a snowball in the Sahara... The Doc wants revenge and it's not gonna be pretty.
'Avocado' An Erotic Adventure of Spirit and Sensuality by Christine Leov-Lealand 'Avocado' An Erotic Adventure of Spirit and Sensuality by Christine Leov-Lealand Dec. 04, 2010 $4.99 51496 words Sample 20%
Dawn has retreated to a beach paradise to nurse her wounds from an unhappy relationship. Stuart arrives and changes her mind about a few things. Rastafarian dreadlocks, smoking hemp, India and an interfering sister cause problems for them both good and bad. Who does Dawn choose when her ex and Stuart fight over her? Plenty of avocados, sensuality and spirituality permeate this lush tropical book.