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Trip Down To Hell	by Monica P Feb. 01, 2012	$1.00	1092 words	Sample 15%
Trisha and Paul head towards a cabin that cannot be found. They argue and moods grow curt, before Hell opens.
Taking The High Road	by Richard Jackson Feb. 01, 2012	$1.99	10959 words	Sample 15%
Taking The High Road is a short story about a young man's gentle adventures while hitchhiking from the bottom to the top of Britain. It is written in a humourous vein, and is loosely based on an actual trip by the author. It is set in the 1960's, the era of the winklepicker and of course, the Beatles.
All Expenses Paid (fact meets fiction)	by Helen Ducal Jan. 30, 2012	$1.20	69665 words	Sample 20%
Tired of grey skies and the 9-5, Laura, just turned 40, decides to go Granny-sitting in the South of France for 6 months.She imagines crocheting by the pool and gentle strolls to the boulangerie until she meets 82yr old Betty who looks like everyone's favourite grandmother.Then Jean-Louis comes to pick her up on his Kawasaki 1200. Look after her, her daughter said. Laura had a job to keep up!
The Christmas Wish	by Timothy Paterson Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	5684 words	Sample 25%
Scott wanted Christmas to be perfect. He also wanted to find the perfect gifts for his family. He remembered what he had once been told about the Christmas star. He made a wish on the star, and hoped that his wish would come true.
Packers On The First Out	by Brian Williams Jan. 20, 2012	Free!	2089 words	Read a sample
One-Shot, Free, Self-Contained Vignette, Wall Bound #6. The first of 12 themed monthly Vignettes about the monthly events that exist or may exist outside our vision when we are not looking.
Flings and Arrows	by Debbie Viggiano Jan. 20, 2012	$4.99	82724 words	Sample 20%
Widowed June is 70 but still up for romance. Neighbour Steph has been married for 24 years but she's not finished with romance either, even if husband Si is more interested in footie. Son Tomâ€™s love life is utter chaos. Then June meets Harry; Steph flirts with childhood crush Barry and Tom's latest strumpet impacts on them all. Has Cupid's arrow missed its mark? There's only one way to find out...
The Old Woman from Catspaw	by Russ Durbin Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	1458 words	Sample 20%
Felicity Furr was a cranky old crone nobody liked. Known as "the cat lady" in Catspaw, Indiana, she lived high up Devil's Elbow with her black cat, Lucifer. The night before Halloween, young Tommy Wilson and his buddies set out to do mischief at the old woman's cabin. Surprise and mystery await.
Und tschÃ¼ss	by Sigrid Wohlgemuth Jan. 19, 2012	$4.80	94805 words	Sample 10%
Heribert Zopes, KÃ¶lner, kÃ¼ndigt, verlÃ¤sst untreue Ehefrau. Kreta, Singleclub! Ehefrau, Exchef tauchen auf. Verzwickte Situationen, anhaltende Berg- und Talfahrt. Durch kretische MentalitÃ¤t entdeckte Lebensweise. HÃ¤lt sie im KÃ¶lner Alltag stand?
The Magic of Christmas	by Rebecca Besser Jan. 18, 2012	$1.99	11634 words	Sample 10%
The Magic of Christmas - The elves of the North Pole are ravaged by a strange disease, but Santa is determined Christmas will happen. But, when he get sick as well, and becomes a zombie, will all the presents be delivered? The Power of a Gift - Santa invites the family that helped save Christmas last year to come for a visit, but when the mother and daughter become zombies, is there any hope?
Een naderend onweer	by Patrick Brannigan Jan. 16, 2012	Free!	1600 words	Read a sample
Patrick valt als een blok voor de charmes van Elefteria, een wondermooie, maar getrouwde vrouw. Terwijl de dreiging van het onweer toeneemt, stijgt de spanning: wat zal Patrick doen als Elefteria's man terugkomt van zee? Kort, zinderend verhaal voor mensen met passie.
Christmess	by LC Cooper Jan. 16, 2012	Free!	35442 words	Read a sample
John Odapobi loses his dream date, thanks to Jennifer Funkhauser's aching bladder. Blizzards and old farts have nothing on these two. Although angst, animosity, and anger run deep, John and Jennifer must rely on each other to survive. Their antics lead to the destruction of what's usually a peaceful event. From the ashes, can they salvage the season? Book's a work-in-progress until late 2012
A Christmas Carolling	by C.J. B. Jan. 10, 2012	Free!	10212 words	Read a sample
rodney screwge is a miserable, ungenerous character with no time for christmas, his spirit somewhat deflated by life, his mind now devoted only to intellectual pursuits, and with a taste for expensive food and fine wines. that is until one christmas eve when he is visited by a certain someone and thrust into an experience that will inspire him and change his outlook forever.
Heart Beet	by Frankie Lassut Jan. 09, 2012	$0.99	12038 words	Sample 25%
Love? Whatâ€™s love? Something that makes you feel very good. Heart Beet? A woman finds the â€˜perfect loveâ€™, or does she? Polystyrene. Is a motherâ€™s love for her family maybe OTT? Or not? Selina? A bit controversial, but which love is the most important? (Itâ€™s the one most folk treat as the most unimportant).
The Witch Who Made Adjustments	by Vera Nazarian Jan. 07, 2012	Free!	12637 words	Read a sample
A humorous and deeply heartwarming fantasy novelette of a witch who may not be as "terrible" as she seems -- a witch who came into a turn-of-the-century town, just a few days before Halloween, and changed the lives of the entire populace, and especially young Tommy, a hardworking boy, and his impoverished family.
The Giving Tree: a Christmas short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	789 words	Sample 30%
The Elliott family had a Christmas tree, but it was not like any other Christmas tree on their very long street with dozens and dozens of neighbors going to and fro with shopping bags from every name brand store at the mall a block over. No, the Elliotts' tree was a very special tree. It was, as little four-year-old Gabe Elliott liked to call it, a giving tree.
Joys to Come: a Christmas short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	860 words	Sample 30%
Celandine is having a tough Christmas, but a chance encounter on the snowy path reminds her that Christmas is about Someone much bigger than herself. A Christmas short story
The Christmas Letter: a short story	by Megan Payne Jan. 05, 2012	$0.99	2133 words	Sample 30%
Seth Morrison was a lonely man. He walked home from work three blocks away at a tall office building where nobody knew anybody. He wore neatly tailored suits but lived in a cheap little apartment because he had once shared it with Marta, his pretty little wife, who had died four years before. Every Christmas after Marta had been lonely. But this Christmas was lonelier than all of them.
Nyssa part 1: Love Notes To A Stranger (Unillustrated).	by James Curcio Jan. 03, 2012	$0.99	3828 words	Sample 25%
A dark modern fairy-tale.
Looking for Christmas	by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012	Free!	1327 words	Read a sample
For Lindsay, Christmas-time means putting up decorations and baking cookies. For Grandma, it means finding the Christmas Spirit in the world around her, and she won't decorate or bake until she finds it. When Lindsay visits, hoping to spend the day baking cookies, Grandmas insists they look for Christmas instead. Will they find it in time for cookie-baking?
Wenceslas: A Chistmas Tale on the Feast of Stephen	by Andy Sheehan Dec. 24, 2011	You set the price!	5975 words	Sample 20%
Many have heard the Christmas song, "Good King Wenceslas," but few know its origin. In this vivid retelling, Andy Sheehan will sweep you away to medieval Bohemia to meet Duke Wenceslas and his young page Podevin, both real life historical characters. Join them for succulent feasts, a harrowing journey, and an invaluable Christmas lesson for your whole family.
Virtual Christmas	by Clyde Hedges Dec. 23, 2011	$2.99	132096 words	Sample 20%
Virtual Christmas is the story of Jake Samson, an embittered teenager living in Reno, Nevada. Jake has everything most people want, wealth, a loving father and step-mother, good looks, intelligence, all of it, but he remains embittered. On Christmas Eve, Jake's deceased grandfather returns to give him a virtual tour of his past, present, and future.
Long Road Home	by Jeff Mariotte Dec. 23, 2011	$0.99	2248 words	Sample 20%
"Long Road Home" is a short story that award-winning author Jeffrey J. Mariotte wrote for KUAZ, the Tucson, AZ NPR radio station, to be read aloud accompanied by music and sound effects. It was part of KUAZ's "Arizona Spotlight" holiday program. While it's not precisely a Christmas story, it is set during the holiday season, and contains themes of love, loss, and longing.
The Feast of Stevens	by Kristen Stieffel Dec. 22, 2011	Free!	4411 words	Read a sample
On a space station far from Earth, animal liberationists inadvertently jeopardize thirty-eight innocent turkeys. The stationâ€™s cook, Stevens, ensures the fowl shall not have died in vain. In this science fiction Christmas comedy, cultures clash, hearts are won, and dinner is served.
On the Right Track	by Barbara Elsborg Dec. 22, 2011	$3.99	12461 words	Sample 10%
Always driving through life along the straight and narrow, Hollie wants a break from staying within the lines. She hopes a hookup at 1NightStand with a tall fair-haired guy whoâ€™s organized and sensible, likes small-breasted brunettes, and can deal with any crisis life throws at him, will jar her from the mundane path sheâ€™s been on...
Fireside Tales of Christmas	by Phil Atkinson Dec. 22, 2011	$4.99	14822 words	Sample 20%
A heartwarming collection of original Christmas tales, in modern and traditional styles.
Santa Slut: Krissy Kringle	by Whiskey McNaughton Dec. 22, 2011	$2.99	9796 words	Sample 30%
The youngest of Santa's daughter's, Krissy, is bored with life at the North Pole. She seizes a chance at hi-jacking a sleigh a few nights before Christmas and takes her first trip down a chimney at the first house on the route. What she finds is a new adventure in sexuality that opens her eyes to sex beyond elves and widens her horizons, as well as spreads her legs - many times that night.
Free Holiday Romance Short Stories	by CJ Hawk Dec. 21, 2011	Free!	65377 words	Read a sample
Two short holiday romance stories - Mistletoe Wishes and Christmas Surprise. These short stories were written to warm your heart for the holiday season. Enjoy these two FREE stories as my gift to you - my favorite e-readers. Within this season, may all good things come to those who wait. Sample chapters of other e-books included.
A walk through my memory lane	by Amina Aslam Dec. 21, 2011	Free!	5090 words	Read a sample
Following is a translation from the writings of my mother, her trip to scotland. But it is more then a travel guide to scotland. It is a sumptuous saga unleashed through meditating mountains, talking rivers and wailing remains of "once splendid mansions". And most importantly it is a moment lived to the fullest and the feelings of heart truely felt by a mother and the sweetest human.
The Crash Before Christmas	by Kay Stockham Dec. 20, 2011	$3.99	52740 words	Sample 20%
Nothing could surprise an Alaskan bush pilot. Except a plane crash, the mysterious woman who comes to his rescue, and waking up in an off-the-grid compound located way too close to Russia. Could be he crashed into something much bigger than a mountain range...
Unwanted Gifts	by Isobel Herring Dec. 20, 2011	$0.99	12061 words	Sample 20%
This is a short story and is only 12,000 words in length. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. So the song starts, but what if you were given those exact things, and the turtle doves, and the French hens? Each day the list repeats, but do they mean the same gifts from the previous days or more partridges, pear trees, doves and so on.
Santa Vic	by J.M. Snyder Dec. 20, 2011	$2.99	14206 words	Sample 20%
A Vic and Matt Story. Vic's boss asks him to don the Santa suit for the company's employee family Christmas dinner -- again. The kids love him. One little boy in particular wants to make sure Vic -- or rather, Santa Vic -- doesn't forget his sister, who's in the hospital for the holiday. NOTE: No mention of Vic's superhero powers is made, so you can read this without reading the others.
Thanksgiving With the Ex	by S.L. Miller Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	24423 words	Sample 20%
When Christina files for divorce from her husband of 5 years her mother doesn't take 'no' for an answer, and invites him to Thanksgiving dinner hoping that they'll reconcile. Only Christina has been harboring a secret throughout their marriage. In the end they have to make the decision whether or not their marriage is worth fighting for or if the secret was bigger than their union all along.
The Megamillionaire Murders: Family Cursemas	by Rod Kierkegaard, Jr. Dec. 19, 2011	Free!	101525 words	Read a sample
When the wealthy Goodman family assembles for its gloomy annual holiday reunion in their divorced mother's crumbling mansion, Holly Singletary is pressed into service to help cater the Christmas Eve dinner. When "the storm of the century" hits, the attendees have more than a blackout to worry about. Someone â€“ or something â€“ is killing off the Goodman family one by one.
Santa, the Fat, Costumed, Freak!	by Troy Veenstra Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	1465 words	Sample 10%
Mrs. Grey never thought that teaching her Kindergarten class the, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," song would lead to little Emilee convincing the entire class of brains that Santa was a stranger working for the mafia. Nor that he could be seen as a fat, freaky, cos-playing, pedophile... but then again thatâ€™s what she gets for thinking her class was anything but normal...
The Holiday Collection	by Aaron Michaels Dec. 18, 2011	$2.99	17236 words	Sample 20%
This three-story collection from gay erotic romance writer Aaron Michaels includes "Snowed In, Las Vegas Style," "It's Tradition," and features a brand-new addition to Aaron's popular Wiseguys series, "Wiseguys: Change in Plans" appearing for the first time in this collection.
The Land of the Living: Christmas Stories	by Chuck Allen Dec. 18, 2011	Free!	4092 words	Read a sample
A collection of five flash-fiction stories based on a theme of Christmas songs. Story titles: Silent Night, The Little Drummer Boy, Jingle Bells, White Christmas and O Christmas Tree.
A Town Called Snowflake	by Rusty Fischer Dec. 18, 2011	$3.99	42318 words	Sample 20%
Anything can happen in A Town Called Snowflake, especially on Christmas Eveâ€¦ Molly Swift chose stardom over love and, for awhile, all was a picture book fairy tale. Now down on her luck, she runs into the one person she wasn't expecting. Nate the man she left behind. Can Nate forgive Molly? And can the two team up to bring customers into the CafÃ© Kringle before its too late.
Clueless At Christmas	by Jane Carver Dec. 18, 2011	$0.99	20116 words	Sample 20%
Glenda Redford writes fantasy fiction and illustrates it. When her agent dies, she needs a job. Bryan Traylor owns Fantasy Magazine where Glenda often sells her work. Bryan hires her but not until she signs the contract does she realize he's the one who hurt her years earlier. When her work comes under suspicion, will Bryan support her or leave her with another broken heart?
First Snow	by Christine Cunningham Dec. 18, 2011	$2.99	16003 words	Sample 10%
What's the point Christmas without a family of your own? This question haunts Nell as she struggles to get into the holiday spirit. Her walking partner, Hasan seems to be the answer to her prayers until he mentions he doesn't want children. Will Christmas be a disappointment this year too?
One Stormy Christmas	by E.K. Coulson Dec. 17, 2011	Free!	612 words	Read a sample
Tale of a stormy Christmas and a delivery that may not happen!
The Elf Who Saved Christmas: A (Sweet) Horror Novella	by Rebecca M. Senese Dec. 16, 2011	$2.99	26418 words	Sample 30%
Giljagaur loves his life. Santa returns from fishing & demands this be the best Christmas ever. Soon the Elves work overtime with glassy eyes. Mrs. Claus begs for help, then recants. If Santa isnâ€™t Santa who is he? Escaping the terror, Gil must rescue the real Santa & regain the North Pole before evil takes over Christmas and the world. â€œThe Elf Who Saved Christmasâ€ is 25969 words.
Catching Christmas	by Lori Borgman Dec. 16, 2011	$5.99	55542 words	Sample 15%
Walter Hawkins,school headmaster, is waging war on the War on Christmas. Walter has had it with political correctness, goofy light displays, braggadocio Christmas letters, drunken Santas, and the new moniker Sparkle Season. The planets, garland and a tv crew align for the perfect holiday meltdown. Read, laugh, cheer and have your heart warmed. No crazy Christmas sweater needed, read as you are.
All Hallows Eve	by David Eveleigh Dec. 16, 2011	$1.99	44912 words	Sample 25%
Ages 9 and up. Halloween Night, 1952. Years have passed since the legendary superhero Teen Trickster disappeared following her final battle with the evil Jack-O-Ripper. Now, when 13-year-old Eve Halloran decides to dress as the famous heroine for a costume party, she finds herself imbued with all her otherworldly powers and learns to become a superhero for real.
Wie der Weihnachtsbaum sein Kleid verlor	by S.J. Kamber Dec. 15, 2011	$0.99	808 words	Sample 50%
Nichts erfÃ¼llt eine Tanne mit mehr Stolz als prÃ¤chtig geschmÃ¼ckt vor dem Weihnachtsmann zu stehen. Doch unserer Tanne ist dieses Jahr in ein UnglÃ¼ck verwickelt.
His Christmas Gift: Myrna's Submission	by Dakota Trace Dec. 15, 2011	$3.99	43908 words	Sample 10%
After rejecting the BDSM lifestyle, Myrna needs someone temporarily to ease her back into it by Christmas. Master Alastar has no objections to helping her but temporary is the last thing he has on his mind. The only thing he wants for Christmas is Myrnaâ€™s submission.
The Star	by Alan Loewen Dec. 15, 2011	Free!	655 words	Read a sample
The Christmas Story told from the vantage point of the three Magi from the East.
A Christmas to Remember: A Zombie Story	by Kevin Millikin Dec. 15, 2011	$0.99	5270 words	Sample 20%
Christmas has always been a time of magic. A time for family, friends and loved ones but for children the world over - itâ€™s a time for presents. On this Christmas Eve, Santa is carrying a lot more then a sack of goodies. Heâ€™s bringing a zombie apocalypse of Yule time proportions. Now it's up to young Betty-Lou to save both Christmas and the world before it's too late.
A Wizard for Christmas	by Dorothy McFalls Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	20332 words	Sample 20%
Holly desperately wants a perfect Christmas, and she's perfectly willing to make herself miserable getting one. Unfortunately, there are mystical forces at play that threaten more than her holidays...her life is in danger. And the only one who seems to know what's going on is a darkly handsome, but mysterious, wizard who makes her want to add "romance" to this year's Christmas wish list.
The Last Christmas	by J. R. Nova Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	2723 words	Sample 20%
The world has moved on from hopes and dreams. People have nothing more to live for, and Santa Claus no longer has a reason to exist. Follow his last elf, Nog, as Kris Kringle struggles to bring humanity back from the brink.
Magic, Miracles & Mistletoe	by Diane Majeske Dec. 14, 2011	$0.99	11952 words	Sample 20%
This novella offers three short stories filled with Christmas cheer, each as warm and comforting as a cup of hot tea on a cold winter's night. Melanie the Christmas angel, Kate the love-lorn librarian and Jim the laid-off architect are about to learn that Christmas is a time of magic. Anything can happen ... usually when you least expect it.

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