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Jesus, Mohammed and Abraham - a Parable about Love and Peace by M. Russell Jesus, Mohammed and Abraham - a Parable about Love and Peace by M. Russell Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 2436 words Read a sample
As the story starts, Jesus, Mohammed and Abraham are all in heaven looking down on the earth. They are heartbroken to see their followers fighting and trying to destroy one another. The three friends decide to intervene, but soon find that reasoning alone won't work, perhaps they need a sacrificial act of love to change the hearts of their people.
The Garden (A Short Story) by Charles Sheehan-Miles The Garden (A Short Story) by Charles Sheehan-Miles Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 3430 words Sample 20%
In late Victorian England, anthropologist Sir Colin Scott Cross sets out to find the historical location of the Garden of Eden. An early short story by Charles Sheehan-Miles, author of the indie bestseller Republic: A Novel of America's Future.
Casting Stones by G. M. Barlean Casting Stones by G. M. Barlean Jan. 23, 2012 $1.99 54234 words Sample 10%
Bad choices turn to tragedy, leaving a man helplessly watching his son’s abuse. They will be saved, but the secret to their salvation must be buried…deep in the Loess hills of Missouri.
Casting Stones - Prelude by G. M. Barlean Casting Stones - Prelude by G. M. Barlean Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 4335 words Sample 15%
A prelude to the dramatic suspense novel, Casting Stones, by G. M. Barlean. This short story introduces you to James Raven, a young man ready to start his life, and Esther, a woman who is under her father's control, but has a plan of her own: to marry James Raven.
Without A Testimony by Jerod Killick Without A Testimony by Jerod Killick Jan. 17, 2012 $3.99 91016 words Sample 1%
The novel "Without a Testimony", tells the story of struggling sexual and religious identities, and unsatisfied love. Jordan and Brad meet as first semester college roommates in a small isolated Idaho university. It's an exciting time of liberal explosion around the world, but slow to ignite among the entrenched conservative values of Idahoans. Tensions irrupt into tragedy in this bitter drama.
Saint Addiction by Pacze Moj Saint Addiction by Pacze Moj Dec. 26, 2011 Free! 2895 words Read a sample
He met her by accident and didn't give her much thought. She gave him more. In the world of God, there are no accidents. [Short Story: 2900 words]
Modern Eden by Lacy Maran Modern Eden by Lacy Maran Dec. 24, 2011 Free! 10843 words Read a sample
A modern Adam and Eve find Eden to be fraught with more perils than just apples and snakes. But amidst foreclosure, wilting gardens, and rib problems, they discover that faith conquers all. This is a story about doing the right things, not giving up, and never giving up hope.
When Phil Met Bill by The Author When Phil Met Bill by The Author Dec. 19, 2011 $0.99 76833 words Sample 3%
When Phil Met Bill tells the story of what happens when Phil Davidson meets Bill Z Bubb and is turned into a musical genius before being sent into the world to combat the kind of evil even the Devil is scared of! This is perfect for anyone who's interested in what's happening in the world at the moment - and given the events of the past decade we should all be...
When Phil Met Bill - Trailer by The Author When Phil Met Bill - Trailer by The Author Dec. 18, 2011 Free! 1687 words Read a sample
This is the trailer for a new book the The Author. When Phil Met Bill is basically a graphic novel without the pictures. It's a bit like one of those X-Men Origin movies, and tells the story of Jesus Guy: A man who can talk to the Gods and then learns to control reality itself...
Mary's Elope With Her God by Monica P Mary's Elope With Her God by Monica P Dec. 15, 2011 $1.00 1760 words Sample 15%
Mary is shown a light. She is fed until she faints. Then as she wakes she is fed her surprises. They don't stop.
The Witness Chronicles: Table of Nations by Ken Helsley The Witness Chronicles: Table of Nations by Ken Helsley Dec. 14, 2011 $4.95 104881 words Sample 20%
In this fourth installment of The Witness Chronicles series, Dr. Josef and his researchers continue to unlock the mysterious origins of the cache of ancient tablets and artifacts found in the caves of Mount Ebal in Israel. The story takes a surprising turn when it reveals the identity of one of the most mysterious characters of both the New and Old Testaments.
The Other Side by Daryl Sedore The Other Side by Daryl Sedore Dec. 06, 2011 $0.99 19135 words Sample 30%
Twelve Stories of Hope
Wasatch: Mormon Stories and a Novella by Douglas Thayer Wasatch: Mormon Stories and a Novella by Douglas Thayer Dec. 02, 2011 $1.99 95194 words Sample 20%
Douglas Thayer's third collection of short fiction presents a dozen of his career-best stories, including several that have never before appeared in print.
Hear, O by Jeffra Hays Hear, O by Jeffra Hays Dec. 02, 2011 $0.99 4889 words Sample 30%
In paraphrase of famous lines: And the old man lived with no other thought/ Than to love and be loved by Thee.
The God Killer by Adam Farasati The God Killer by Adam Farasati Nov. 29, 2011 $0.99 24778 words Sample 20%
Armed only with sword and shield, the warrior O has the most dangerous job on Earth -- assassinating gods who have outlived their use to mankind. The God Killer is the story of O's conversations and battles with history's most revered deities, from the gods of antiquity to the powerful beings worshipped in the world today.
Bargain Basement by Jeffra Hays Bargain Basement by Jeffra Hays Nov. 28, 2011 Free! 6200 words Read a sample
Her wants are few, though often many. She's always saving every penny.
Prophets at the Door by David Whitney Prophets at the Door by David Whitney Nov. 28, 2011 $3.99 55516 words Sample 25%
Jake and Angela Pels and their friends discover that studying Bible prophets is a far cry from encountering them face-to-face. In a home Bible study, at work, even on the street, the prophets confront the group members, speaking to their hopes, doubts, and conflicts. “Listen – learn – think differently about us and our message – apply what we say to your lives today.”
Rumi's Blank e-Book by Wirbel Bet Rumi's Blank e-Book by Wirbel Bet Nov. 24, 2011 $3.00 330 words
Rumi's Blank e-Book
Seventy Times Seven: a novel by Salvatore Sapienza Seventy Times Seven: a novel by Salvatore Sapienza Nov. 19, 2011 $5.99 75896 words Sample 10%
An intriguing look into current-day religious life… The story of a young Catholic teaching brother realizing the true meaning of serving others and living life and living life as a gay man, Seventy Times Seven is readable and entertaining, with just the right twists and turns to keep the reader engrossed.
Crypteia by Stephen Cote Crypteia by Stephen Cote Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 3213 words Read a sample
A young woman becomes the eighth wife to the prophet of a celestial family. But following the marriage ceremony and witness to consummation, the prophet unknowingly invites more than the young woman into his protective embrace. This short story is equivalent to twelve pages in length.
Phone Calls From God by Stephen Cote Phone Calls From God by Stephen Cote Nov. 10, 2011 Free! 5514 words Read a sample
Craig Henry is an atheist and he loves Tabitha Wolfe. Her mother, Christine Wolfe, is a devout Christian and thinks her daughter can do better. But, when Christine starts receiving phone calls from someone she believes is the Almighty, long hidden family secrets come to light.
Why Jose Soliquez Mattered to God by Paul Corusoe Why Jose Soliquez Mattered to God by Paul Corusoe Nov. 08, 2011 Free! 1743 words Read a sample
Do you matter? Is your life significant? Find out in this story of a dying man from an ancient time who, when grieving over the loss of his only son, carelessly tosses a gold coin into the ocean and is drawn into the story behind the story.
Oblivion by Stephen Cote Oblivion by Stephen Cote Nov. 08, 2011 Free! 12468 words Read a sample
Diotitus was a Greek god for about a week. Now, he lives in an apartment in the afterlife reserved for the unaffiliated. His neighbor, Tif, has given up and become a catatonic drooler. When conscious thought left her mind she had a burst of insight. Now, to save the afterwords, the gods expect Diotitus to finish Tif's thought.
Stealing Jenny by Ellen Gable Stealing Jenny by Ellen Gable Nov. 03, 2011 $2.99 55471 words Sample 20%
After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Tom and Jenny Callahan are happily anticipating the birth of their sixth child. A neighbor, however, is secretly hatching a sinister plot that will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives.
Called To Serve Again by Jeffrey Olsen Called To Serve Again by Jeffrey Olsen Oct. 23, 2011 $2.99 82806 words Sample 15%
When Bill Hughes is tragically killed in a car accident, he reluctantly learns that there was a special reason for his death and he accepts an assignment to serve as a special ‘guardian angel’ for his younger brother, Jacob, who is struggling with his decision whether to serve a mission for the LDS Church.
A Third Fell by Webster Clarke II A Third Fell by Webster Clarke II Oct. 21, 2011 $2.99 121149 words Sample 20%
The Angelic Civil War has begun! Lucifer has convinced The Third to launch a war against God and the remaining angels in heaven! Michael the Archangel must rally his friends to stop him, but there will be a price, for sacrifice will be the road to victory. The balance of power will determine the survival of both man and angels alike! How did this war start? it all started before A THIRD FELL!
Give me the name by Vladimir Kolotenko Give me the name by Vladimir Kolotenko Oct. 18, 2011 $1.99 100866 words Sample 20%
Jesus Christ - art autobiography. Language - russian.
Tarot by Nils Horn Tarot by Nils Horn Oct. 11, 2011 Free! 30314 words Read a sample
Die hier vorgestellte Interpretation der Tarotkarten beruht auf dem Rider-Waite-Tarot, auf dem Wissen von der Erleuchtung und der Einheit aller Religionen. Die zweiundzwanzig Grundkarten beinhalten die wichtigsten Grundsätze, Vorbilder und Entwicklungsschritte zu einem Leben im Licht (innere Heilung, Ganzwerdung, Erleuchtung).
Here Comes da' Judge by Michael Goldsberry Here Comes da' Judge by Michael Goldsberry Oct. 10, 2011 $2.99 10228 words Sample 20%
Volume three of Holey Hullabaloo, Here Comes da' Judge takes the reader through all the judges, including Samuel, with some surprising (and very silly) results. From the invention of football to a drag queen hero, the good Lord really does have a sense of humor.
The End by Nick Harlow The End by Nick Harlow Oct. 09, 2011 $4.99 100442 words Sample 7%
TV reporter Rachel Singer knows what happens to people after they die. That's because Judgment Day has arrived, and a messenger from heaven has given her an incredible exclusive…a sneak peek at heaven. But there's a twist. The world will not end. Instead, the people of earth will be judged by each other, not by God.
The Stolen Gospels by Brian Herbert The Stolen Gospels by Brian Herbert Oct. 09, 2011 $4.99 95343 words Sample 20%
The Holy Women’s Bible asserts that Jesus Christ had 24 apostles, and half were women. All trace of these women was omitted from the Bible by male church authorities. Eleven she-apostles have been reincarnated in modern times and are revealing new female-oriented gospels about the life of Jesus. And the radical women have dangerous enemies. . . .
The Lost Apostles by Brian Herbert The Lost Apostles by Brian Herbert Oct. 09, 2011 $4.99 110721 words Sample 20%
Long ago, the ancient gospels of Jesus’s female apostles were stolen by powerful churchmen and relegated to the rubbish heaps of history. But those apostles have been reborn as female children, and are dictating new gospels that will be incorporated into a radical new religious text, the Holy Women’s Bible.
The Philosophy of Stars by Bo Fowler The Philosophy of Stars by Bo Fowler Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 34223 words Sample 15%
In a small Franciscan community someone is sticking Post-It-Notes to the church door; Post-It-Notes that do nothing less than disprove the existence of the Judeo-Christian God.
Scepticism Inc by Bo Fowler Scepticism Inc by Bo Fowler Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 63170 words Sample 15%
'Fowler's account of one man and his trolly against the zealots is a shaggy dog story of cosmic proportions.' Literary Review
Notes From the Autopsy of God by Bo Fowler Notes From the Autopsy of God by Bo Fowler Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 21278 words Sample 15%
And as the Grand Pathologist clambered this way and that over the remains of God he made curious utterances which were recorded for Posterity (whether she wanted them or not).
The Other Face of God by C. Robert Lee The Other Face of God by C. Robert Lee Oct. 02, 2011 $3.99 120495 words Sample 20%
Father Doug Ryan, an angst-driven Los Angeles priest, is sent to Peru to investigate a padre accused of using mission funds to buy guns for Communist guerrillas. Mistakenly identified by Colonel Lopez, the corrupt future dictator, as the source of the padre’s gun money, Ryan is marked for torture and death. But his life is forever changed when an enigmatic image appears in a dying boy's eyes.
B'Zongo by Kurt Frazier B'Zongo by Kurt Frazier Sep. 27, 2011 $1.99 5776 words Sample 15%
What happens when depression takes over the life of a happy clown?
Jesus of Nazareth, Boy and Man: A Novel of the Lost Years by G Miki Hayden Jesus of Nazareth, Boy and Man: A Novel of the Lost Years by G Miki Hayden Sep. 24, 2011 $2.99 71204 words Sample 15%
*Jesus of Nazareth, Boy and Man: A Novel of the Lost Years* by the award-winning short story writer and novelist G. Miki Hayden tells the story of Jesus from his early preaching as a boy in the Temple to his discovery of who he is in relationship to "our Father." A lifelong spiritual student, Hayden has researched the period in depth along with the Jewish culture of the time.
Saved By The Bell by C.D. Reimer Saved By The Bell by C.D. Reimer Sep. 24, 2011 $0.99 1336 words Sample 45%
As a guardian angel working for God and collecting contributions for the poor, you get to know the regular customers coming out of the store. With a smile and blessing, the bell is rung each time. When a little girl runs pell mell from her harried mother towards the parking lot, the guardian angel rings his bell. This 1,000-word short story first appeared in Ink Bean ezine (28 May 2011).
Commitment by Jeffrey W. Bennett Commitment by Jeffrey W. Bennett Sep. 15, 2011 $1.99 78135 words Sample 20%
Marta and husband Raymond were living their dreams; serving as missionaries in Indonesia. A rival villager kills Raymond and Marta is left alone. What will her future hold? John wants to be an airline pilot. He begins his odyssey flying missionaries over the jungles of Iryan Jaya, Indonesia. He plans to stay a short time as he gains flying experience.
Four Acts of Love in the Afternoon by Dalia Rose Four Acts of Love in the Afternoon by Dalia Rose Sep. 09, 2011 $0.99 2828 words Sample 50%
"Above all love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8 Live through moments of four peoples lives as they come together in the house of God one afternoon.
Thus Saith Eve by Chris Wind Thus Saith Eve by Chris Wind Sep. 03, 2011 $2.99 17166 words Sample 15%
A collection of epistles, each written from the point of view of one of the women from The Bible, as if she had a contemporary feminist consciousness. For example, Eve does not accept blame for choosing the apple, for choosing knowledge over obedience. And you can imagine what Noah’s wife had to say about his grand idea. Feminist theology. New audition monologues.
The Cosmic Ray Heresy by Frank Smith The Cosmic Ray Heresy by Frank Smith Aug. 31, 2011 $1.99 50116 words Sample 30%
Take one university physicist who is also a Catholic priest, mix in his young daughter, some errant cosmic rays, a forbidden romance, a killer, one woman detective, one woman priest, and one Archbishop. Stir in a dash of Vatican chicanery, sprinkle with ecclesiastical blackmail, and savor.
Trappist Tales by John R Sack Trappist Tales by John R Sack Aug. 31, 2011 $4.99 11586 words Sample 20%
These short stories, set in the mid-to-late 1950s, describe an era of American monasticism predating the reforms of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. The canonical hours and other services were still sung in Latin, and the monks were divided into three groups: the choir monk priests (called Father in these stories), choir monk novices and schol
As 42 Energias da Emoção by JJ Sobrinho As 42 Energias da Emoção by JJ Sobrinho Aug. 29, 2011 $0.99 2918 words Sample 30%
Este é um cenário real e até otimista de um escritório onde posso garantir que pode ser bem mais estressante e atribulado. No final do dia você já esta esgotado com dor de cabeça e não consegue não quer responder a mais nenhuma pergunta e então vai para casa onde sua família o aguarda.
The Universes of God: The Chronicles of The Angels by Twe Stephens The Universes of God: The Chronicles of The Angels by Twe Stephens Aug. 21, 2011 $3.99 132717 words Sample 20%
If you've known there was more to God’s word than you have been taught, then this book is for you. No one will ever look at Heaven the same way again. It was a place of total peace and brotherhood, unbelievable technology, and towering cities reaching miles into the sky. Then there is the smart powerful misunderstood one that sends it all crashing down as war erupts and evil
His Story in My Words by Jason Whipple His Story in My Words by Jason Whipple Aug. 16, 2011 Free! 1330 words Read a sample
A collection containing eight personal reflections of God and the way He has worked in my life - expressed in poem form.
Demon Child: the Exorcism of John's Sister by Brandon Wood Demon Child: the Exorcism of John's Sister by Brandon Wood Aug. 13, 2011 $0.99 9266 words Sample 50%
Father Malloy didn't believe in demon possession. Until he met John's little sister.
Aliens Gold Tenth Planet by Mike Brumfield Aliens Gold Tenth Planet by Mike Brumfield Aug. 08, 2011 $2.99 28285 words Sample 20%
Author and UFO researcher Mike Brumfield follows up "Two Witnesses and the Religious Cover-up" in " Aliens Gold Tenth Planet". Mike continues his search for the truth about the connection between ancient religions and aliens. In a flash of insight, reminiscent of Vonnegut's "Slaughter House Five", Mike see his own death. Will Mike's work be for naught or will he avoid his fate?
Rabbi Gabrielle Ignites a Tempest by Roger Herst Rabbi Gabrielle Ignites a Tempest by Roger Herst Aug. 03, 2011 $2.99 91879 words Sample 10%
Rabbi Gabrielle takes leave from her rabbinical duties to pursue a doctorate in biblical studies at the University of Chicago. She is summoned to Israel by the Director of Antiquities in Jerusalem when her scholarly live-in boy friend cannot be found to help investigate the robbery of a newly discovered cave at Qumran, site of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.