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Taking The High Road by Richard Jackson 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 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!
Flings and Arrows by Debbie Viggiano 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 Tom’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...
Christmess by LC Cooper Christmess by LC Cooper Jan. 16, 2012 $1.99 50174 words
John Odapobi loses his dream date, thanks to Jennifer Funkhauser's aching bladder. Blizzards and cranky old men have nothing on these two. Although angst, animosity, and anger run deep, John and Jennifer must rely on each other to survive Margo's challenge. John and Jennifer's antics lead to the destruction of what's usually a peaceful event. From the ashes, can they salvage the season?
The Feast of Stevens by Kristen Stieffel 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 station’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.
Pillow Talk: Holiday Interludes 2 by Marie-Nicole Ryan Pillow Talk: Holiday Interludes 2 by Marie-Nicole Ryan Dec. 09, 2011 $0.99 8925 words Sample 20%
Stranded in Music City...alone on New Year's Eve...in a freaking snowstorm. Is there a worse way to spend a holiday? Holiday-themed Short Story: word count = 8,700
Silent Night of the Living Dead by Robert Decoteau Silent Night of the Living Dead by Robert Decoteau Dec. 05, 2011 $2.99 27879 words Sample 20%
Eugene expected to work his last day as Santa’s helper in the local mall, but the sudden outbreak of zombies has him and his friends running for their lives. Will young Mr. Holiday survive the mall on Christmas Eve? If you like dark humor and zombie fun, you’ll love Silent Night of the Living Dead, the first installment of the Holiday Zombie series.
Of Cooouuurse! Make your Life Sparkle with Further Education by Frankie Lassut Of Cooouuurse! Make your Life Sparkle with Further Education by Frankie Lassut Dec. 04, 2011 $1.49 8161 words Sample 15%
Three short ‘Wonky stories all about change, and/or improvement, bordering on the mad; but isn’t mad, wonderful?
Faith, Hope & Chocolate Chip Cannoli by Kelley Hunter Faith, Hope & Chocolate Chip Cannoli by Kelley Hunter Dec. 02, 2011 $0.99 11252 words Sample 10%
Faith, Hope & Chocolate Chip Cannoli: the Christmas blog stories is a collection of personal holiday tales from the author's now defunct, but not completely forgotten, blog. Funny, poignant, and all true, they're about how one mom has learned the true meaning (and magic) of Christmas and the joy of those scrumptious chocolate chip cannoli from her family. All proceeds go to charity.
A Complicated Christmas by Shannon O'Neil A Complicated Christmas by Shannon O'Neil Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 24406 words Sample 20%
After bring driven to the brink of insanity by her large, crazy family last year, Bailey Hamilton has decided that a much quieter holiday experience is in store for her this Christmas. She sets off on a Christmas cruise with former flame Memphis Merritt hoping to fuel the spark between them. But when Bailey's family, Memphis' girlfriend and a hot karaoke DJ intervene, the sparks might drown.
Home for the Holidays, Farnsworth? by Sharon Fiffer Home for the Holidays, Farnsworth? by Sharon Fiffer Nov. 30, 2011 $3.99 17512 words Sample 20%
Fiction, memoir, poetry and a limerick—all in one holiday confection of a book—perfect for a cozy read in front of the fire or poolside—wherever your holidays might take you. Slide your power switch to “on” and say hello to the Wesley Writers. And if your name happens to be Farnsworth? We’ve been looking for you.
Out of The Closet by A. Stephens Out of The Closet by A. Stephens Nov. 30, 2011 $7.95 31325 words Sample 10%
Rednecks everywhere grow together, abandon their closet lifestyles, and become openly red.
Bipper and Wick by Artie Knapp Bipper and Wick by Artie Knapp Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 1522 words Sample 20%
A young bear's youthful rebellion leads to an unlikely friendship on the night before Christmas. From children's author Artie Knapp, this popular children's story has been published in over 60 publications across the world. Word count: 1,498 words - text only; no interior illustrations.
The Perfect Tree by Patricia Joseph The Perfect Tree by Patricia Joseph Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 7765 words Sample 35%
Ellie is thirty, attractive, and about to move in with her perfect boyfriend. That is until he dumps her the day before Christmas Eve and leaves her stranded without a Christmas tree to bring to her parent's holiday dinner. As Ellie embarks on a quest to find her perfect tree, she discovers an unlikely road that leads to happiness for the holidays.
All I Want For Christmas by Denise A. Agnew All I Want For Christmas by Denise A. Agnew Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 72206 words Sample 15%
Abby Manners wants the traditional Christmas she's never had. Nick Claussen wants Christmas without all the trimmings. Despite their differences their wildfire attraction threatens to burn out of control when Nick arrives to play Santa to Abby's Elf.
'Twas the Spy Before Christmas by Connie Keenan 'Twas the Spy Before Christmas by Connie Keenan Nov. 26, 2011 $0.99 20074 words Sample 20%
All Beth Gardner wants for Christmas? Forget diamonds and perfume. The holiday wind is blowing into her life a tall, hunky former spy named Dan O'Neal! This is one secret agent man who's about to turn her world upside down. Will this just be a quick holiday romance...or will those fireworks between Beth and Dan turn into a love as enduring as Christmas itself?
Sucking Santa's Candy Cane (Holiday Whores) by Delilah Fawkes Sucking Santa's Candy Cane (Holiday Whores) by Delilah Fawkes Nov. 25, 2011 $2.99 4889 words Sample 30%
Since she was a little girl, Cindy's had one Christmas wish: to fuck Santa Claus. When she sees a lonely mall Santa near closing time, she decides its time to make all of her fantasies come true! She starts by sucking on Santa's candy cane, but wants so much more after just one taste. Will she get her stocking stuffed with the gift she's always wanted?
Mistletoe & Murder by Laina Turner Mistletoe & Murder by Laina Turner Nov. 23, 2011 Free! 8738 words Read a sample
In this holiday short story, Presley goes home for Christmas expecting it to be a relaxing holiday until her old boyfriend, Brian, asks for her help finding out who has been stealing from him and it turns from theft to murder. Why would anyone want to kill Tommy and what was he hiding?
Short Story - Marble City Gold by Brian Comerford Short Story - Marble City Gold by Brian Comerford Nov. 23, 2011 $0.99 1108 words Sample 20%
National Award-Winning short story in which Whispering Jack tells how Riddles O'Reilly took him on an Irish Mystery Tour.
All That Glitters by Stacey James All That Glitters by Stacey James Nov. 22, 2011 Free! 703 words Read a sample
All that glitters is...Ivy Bloom. After toiling behind the counter at Glitter's Department Store for the past five years, she's ready to make an exit. But not before the store's notorious holiday party gets underway. How will the snooty women, most of them former high school classmates, of incredible wealth feel about her dazzling exit? *This short story was a 600 word challenge.
Christmas at the North Pole Compound by C. A. Verstraete Christmas at the North Pole Compound by C. A. Verstraete Nov. 22, 2011 $0.99 2817 words Sample 5%
It's not all Fa-la-la and Ho-Ho-Ho at the North Pole Compound when Santa's elves find someone's stolen the gifts! Can Chief Elf Investigator Finius Flaherty crack the case by Dec. 24th and save Christmas?? A fun, holiday crime story for all ages!
Sifu Dansac's Kung Fu Secrets by Samuel Z Jones Sifu Dansac's Kung Fu Secrets by Samuel Z Jones Nov. 21, 2011 $1.50 21569 words Sample 20%
An irreverant and surreal crash-course in practical self-defence, presented in the style of a demented Chinese Kung Fu teacher.
Xmas Is Near! by Ted Ringer Xmas Is Near! by Ted Ringer Nov. 21, 2011 Free! 145 words Read a sample
Joy to the World! A free pre-Christmas present celebrating the spirit of the season and literacy everywhere! The Christmas spirit displaces Christmas-present greed in this charming, fun & touching Twitter novel, now available as a complete eBook. A holiday story for all ages and all perspectives. Author and illustrator Ted Ringer wishes you all the best this holiday season, and in the New Year.
Faery Merry Christmas by Jacquie Rogers Faery Merry Christmas by Jacquie Rogers Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 17176 words Sample 20%
Romance has gone awry in Faeryshire! Santa's daughter, Cheshya has only 4 days to take a mate, but Liam of the Red Clan, the only man she has ever wanted is otherwise occupied . . . Terra Humanus in 1956: Liam Stone wants to be a major league pitcher, but if he achieves his goal, will he lose his true heart's desire? What will it take to make a Faery Merry Christmas?
Will You Please Fuck Off? by Robert MacLean Will You Please Fuck Off? by Robert MacLean Nov. 20, 2011 $0.99 42320 words Sample 20%
Toby in London and Paris and by the Greek sea. Sophisticated humor in three novella-length adventures of tutor / tour guide / gigolo Toby Tucker, part of the series. From the Foreign Matter reviews: “A very, very funny book"—The West Coast Review of Books. “Enormously enjoyable”—Kirkus Reviews. “Fresh and spirited”— Publishers Weekly.
Delayed Departure: A Very Short Story About a Very Short Journey by Dawn Downey Delayed Departure: A Very Short Story About a Very Short Journey by Dawn Downey Nov. 19, 2011 $0.99 1802 words Sample 30%
In this humorous short story, a woman who is prepared for every eventuality tries her hand at being spontaneous.
Audio Drama Script - Countdown to Meltdown by Brian Comerford Audio Drama Script - Countdown to Meltdown by Brian Comerford Nov. 17, 2011 $2.99 7476 words Sample 20%
Mike Masters is on his first day as anchorman at CMN News TV Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. Professor Jeff Harman announces live on air, that a comet will devastate north-eastern USA in less than 30 minutes. He has already notified the White House and the President has fled on Air Force One, leaving behind the Vice-President and Major Fenton, the holder of the nuclear codes briefcase. Chaos ensues.
Come Visit Us Sometime by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum Come Visit Us Sometime by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum Nov. 15, 2011 Free! 393 words Read a sample
Fred takes care of pushy relatives inviting themselves over. This funny short story is all about that which is never mentioned - the visiting in-laws.
I Keep Thinking It's Tuesday by Barnaby Wilde I Keep Thinking It's Tuesday by Barnaby Wilde Nov. 15, 2011 $1.99 68838 words Sample 30%
Tom Fletcher sometimes sees people as donuts and uses Exchange and Mart as his guide through a life populated by topless dancers and hippopotami. Frogs, pizzas, water beds, pygmies, licorice flavoured condoms and an ostrich all have key parts to play in this murder mystery; or perhaps it's a love story; or is it just a tale about a man who doesn't own a decent jacket? … and who is Geoffrey?
Bad Ass Guide To Christmas by Sasha Lerner Bad Ass Guide To Christmas by Sasha Lerner Nov. 14, 2011 $0.99 2436 words Sample 20%
The holidays have a way of kicking you in the ass. But with this handy guide, you’ll be able to brave the frisking at airport security, survive hellish run in’s with your in laws, and put your neighbors Holiday cheer to shame. So deck those halls and get the egg nog ready, because you’ve never experienced Christmas like this.
The Snow Maiden, or the Case with the Holiday Blues by M.C.A. Hogarth The Snow Maiden, or the Case with the Holiday Blues by M.C.A. Hogarth Nov. 14, 2011 $0.99 5711 words Sample 20%
Xeno-therapists Jahir and Vasiht'h are on call! This time their patient's a Fleet officer working environmental maintenance on the starbase. She's got the holiday blues. Can the duo help her find the spirit of the season... and maybe get a few other people in on the act? Find out how they close the file on yet another patient in the case of the Snow Maiden, a Jahir and Vasiht'h short story.
Lubrican's Holiday Anthology by Robert Lubrican Lubrican's Holiday Anthology by Robert Lubrican Nov. 13, 2011 $2.25 21654 words Sample 20%
"September's Children" is about a Santa who needs to be on his own naughty list. Next is "The Night Before Yuletide." If that sounds like a rip off of "The Night Before Christmas" then you could be right. Except it's the good kind of rip-off Last is "What Heroes, Santa and Great Sex Have In Common" It answers the question "Is Santa Claus real?" in a unique way.
Saint Nick and the Fir Tree by Nancy Adams Saint Nick and the Fir Tree by Nancy Adams Nov. 13, 2011 $1.50 4476 words Sample 25%
What would it be like to go drinking with Santa Claus? It's the day after Christmas and Saint Nick's on vacation. His first stop: the little town of Greenwood, where he meets a most unusual Tree. Nick and the Tree go out on the town, but a freak snowstorm brings their festivities to an unexpected conclusion.
More Ketchup than Salsa by Joe Cawley More Ketchup than Salsa by Joe Cawley Nov. 12, 2011 $2.99 91247 words Sample 15%
A hilarious insight into the wild and wacky characters of an expat community in a familiar holiday destination, More Ketchup than Salsa is a must-read for anybody who has ever dreamed about jetting off to sunnier climes… or anybody who has even momentarily flirted with the idea of ‘doing a Shirley Valentine’.
Hero in a Red Suit by David Keith Hero in a Red Suit by David Keith Nov. 09, 2011 $0.99 1585 words Sample 50%
A different kind of Christmas in the Old West.
Comfort and Joy by Michael Jasper Comfort and Joy by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 4353 words Sample 25%
Two things, and two things only, kept Lew Zimmerman from quitting his job at the toy factory. The first was driving Marty Thier to and from work. The second thing that kept Lew from quitting was his desire to get under Marty’s skin during their fifteen-minute trip through their sleepy hometown before and after work. A story about two guys in a rut who are about to get knocked for a loop.
Riverrun Alley by Michael Jasper Riverrun Alley by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7720 words Sample 30%
In the ramshackle slum of Riverrun Alley, just east of the City of All-Worlds, winter started early and stayed longer than an uninvited guest, and Tockle the otherworlder was beginning to doubt he’d ever see spring. In a land filled with aliens, nobody is at home, and Tockle feels this the most at the height of winter. He hopes to drive off the chill with holiday tales from his diverse friends.
A Question of Alignment by Barnaby Wilde A Question of Alignment by Barnaby Wilde Nov. 08, 2011 $1.99 86182 words Sample 30%
Tom Fletcher is an unlikely man to save the universe. In fact he is an unlikely man to do anything requiring action, but when the family cat talks to him, then walks through the sitting room wall, even he is intrigued. Someone from a parallel universe is altering the laws of probability by swapping Lottery balls. Soon, Tom is littering adjacent universes with stuff that just shouldn’t be there.
'Twas the Zombie Attack Before Christmas by Kevin Coryell 'Twas the Zombie Attack Before Christmas by Kevin Coryell Nov. 07, 2011 $1.00 645 words Sample 30%
A twisted take on the classic Christmas poem comes to life as the undead celebrate the holiday in their own way.
Joy To The Worlds by Mimi Riser Joy To The Worlds by Mimi Riser Nov. 06, 2011 $0.99 2836 words Sample 25%
Holiday high jinks in hyperspace... Take one small starship with an unusual crew. Add a grumpy captain, a harried doctor, and a mysterious plague that threatens to destroy the galaxy. The prospect looks bleak. But, hey, it's Christmas, and miracles do happen....
Alex of Bendelow by Allan James Grund Alex of Bendelow by Allan James Grund Nov. 06, 2011 $2.99 36033 words Sample 20%
Winter in the open farm country of the north can be harsh and brutal. Weather patterns can change overnight. Snowflakes can turn into bullets of sleet in a matter of minutes. Blizzard conditions may occur. Suddenly, animals struggle to survive. Eleven year old Alex is out on the ‘trap lines’ with his older brother, Tom and is about to discover that things are rarely what they seem to be...
Friend and Lover by Angela Benson Friend and Lover by Angela Benson Nov. 05, 2011 $2.99 28900 words
Reed Lewis thinks his best friend, Paige Thomas, is engaged to the wrong man, so he devises a holiday ruse to make her see things his way. Celebrate the season with a lighthearted holiday romp about two friends on the path to becoming so much more, and the grandmother who helps them get there.
Kiss My Carol! An R-Rated, Hilarious Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol by Damon Rose Kiss My Carol! An R-Rated, Hilarious Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol by Damon Rose Nov. 05, 2011 $2.99 17677 words Sample 25%
Based on a little-known piece of crap called "A Christmas Carol" by some hack named Charles Dickens, this is hands down, the most hilarious and WAY over-the-top version of the Christmas classic ever imagined!
A Smoky Mountain Christmas by Carol DeVaney A Smoky Mountain Christmas by Carol DeVaney Nov. 04, 2011 $2.99 64455 words Sample 20%
Think Sandra Bullock meets country hunk. Wacky fresh and funny characters are stranded together in a Smoky Mountain snowstorm three days before Christmas. Until Tina Cole lands on writer Hank Gordon's doorstep, everything she thought she wanted means nothing without love. Hank Gordon has sworn off women, except the sassy Southern princess steals his heart. Rollicking, passionate, humorous, romance
Missing Christmas by Lisa Scott Missing Christmas by Lisa Scott Nov. 02, 2011 $0.99 9141 words Sample 20%
“Missing Christmas” Is Ginny just homesick, or did she make the mistake of her life? Ginny’s spending her first Christmas away from home, but she’s not feeling jolly. She moved south to be with her boyfriend, and now she’s having serious regrets about leaving her family and friends behind. Does new love trump twenty-three years of holiday tradition? 8,000 words
Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 44611 words Sample 20%
A girl, a guy, and a haunted house. When Frizzie Lizzie, the scream queen, and her ex, the architect, collaborate on building a haunted house, will love stand a ghost of a chance?
Stories of the Season by Darragh Metzger Stories of the Season by Darragh Metzger Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 13821 words Sample 20%
A collection of odd tales inspired by the Spirit of Christmas. Includes: Call of the Wild; And To All a Good Night; Long Distance; A Gift of Avalon; Merry Christmoose
Cuentos Humorísticos by Josue Rodriguez Cuentos Humorísticos by Josue Rodriguez Oct. 31, 2011 $2.99 24102 words Sample 20%
Más de 60 páginas de diversión! Cuentos e historias graciosas. Una verdadera colección de cuentos chistosos. Con este libro puedes pasar momentos espectaculares junto a tus amigos y familia. Podrás liberar las tensiones de la rutina diaria con historias cortas que no te dejarán parar de reír!
Murder Trims the Tree (A Gertie Johnson Christmas Novella) by Deb Baker Murder Trims the Tree (A Gertie Johnson Christmas Novella) by Deb Baker Oct. 27, 2011 $0.99 15112 words Sample 20%
When Gertie and her cohorts decide to do their court-ordered community service at the local assisted living home during the Christmas season, they get more than they (plea) bargained for. "A hoot with a heart." Cozy Library
The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters by Richard Alan Dickson The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters by Richard Alan Dickson Oct. 25, 2011 $0.99 5092 words Sample 20%
There's nothing we like better than to cap a party off with the perfect meal, but chicken fingers can only take a hag so far. What we really crave toddles around on two tiny legs. Sadly, they've been off the menu since that time with the hag in the candy house and those two brats. But with the proper care, kids don't have to be a dangerous delicacy. I'm Helgretta the Hag. I'll show you how.