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The Window by Julie Maitrejean The Window by Julie Maitrejean Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 2221 words Sample 20%
Danielle has always lived in a tiny, mysterious world, alone save for a single strange window that looks out upon a another world much bigger and far more intriguing than her own. When the window breaks one fateful day, she embarks on a journey on which she discovers not only who she is, but also her purpose.
Dawn Breaking by A. F. McKeating Dawn Breaking by A. F. McKeating Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 2167 words Sample 20%
A modern day retelling of Sleeping Beauty.
Silent Stalker by S.G. McKinley Silent Stalker by S.G. McKinley Feb. 05, 2012 $5.95 30238 words Sample 10%
Some people are normal, but Daneesa and her sister are not.
Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests by Moyra Caldecott Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 61900 words Sample 20%
The spiritual search... traditional stories from world mythology retold and explained by Moyra Caldecott.
Bear by Amy Richards Bear by Amy Richards Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 41982 words Sample 20%
Bear, a Teddy, must protect his human, eight-year-old Peter, from all nightmares, and teach him through dreams to become a hero. As Peter grows older, he moves closer to his biggest nightmare yet, one that threatens both his dreams and his life. Bear must overcome his selfish interests to achieve his ultimate goal: teaching Peter to be a brave, kind boy.
Crystal Legends by Moyra Caldecott Crystal Legends by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 67044 words Sample 20%
Stories drawn from world mythology retold with commentaries to show the significance of crystals and precious stones as symbolic icons in a variety of traditions.
Down By The River by Sam Jordison Down By The River by Sam Jordison Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 4176 words Sample 20%
A Bad Dollar Tale - a story about spending a dollar unwisely, included in the Bad Dollar Tale series. It tells of a Dad who does some silly things....
Eliza's Fancy (A Faery Romance Parts Four and Five) by Zachary Harper Eliza's Fancy (A Faery Romance Parts Four and Five) by Zachary Harper Jan. 24, 2012 $1.99 11221 words Sample 10%
When Eliza wanders into an enchanted forest, she sees amidst the trees a Black Knight who steals her heart before riding off into the unknown distance. Pulled by this sudden love, she sets out to find him once again. Along the way, she meets fantastic friends and faces formidable foes in an adventure that delves into both the life-giving power and the dark-sided danger of love.
The Midday Stroke of the Bell: An American Fairy Tale by W.P. Grundy The Midday Stroke of the Bell: An American Fairy Tale by W.P. Grundy Jan. 23, 2012 $4.99 40293 words Sample 20%
Told in the form of a modern fairy tale, The Midday Stroke of the Bell combines elements of classical mythology, Shakespeare, and a range of philosophical influences to explore two enduring and opposing visions of America.
絵本のそえぎ　Vol.1 by Rey Ayamine 絵本のそえぎ　Vol.1 by Rey Ayamine Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 369 words Read a sample
電子絵本作家、綾峰玲の絵本原作集です。 ５つの作品を無料でお読み頂けます。 気に入った作品があれば、是非電子絵本の方もご覧ください＾＾ お待ちしております。
Beauty and the Beast with Two Backs by Adrianna White Beauty and the Beast with Two Backs by Adrianna White Jan. 18, 2012 Free! 17014 words Read a sample
Isabelle Dorsey finds herself in a precarious position when her father makes a deal for a soul that he doesn’t possess. He commands her to find him in the forgotten land of Tarn, where he has planned to hand her over to a beastly man named King Edmund.
The Book of Horus: Breathings by IC. Fisher The Book of Horus: Breathings by IC. Fisher Jan. 17, 2012 $0.99 136348 words Sample 15%
The Myth The Man The Memory of their love Separated by tragedy, the hawk-headed god Horus will stop at nothing to rejoin with the woman that he loves. The bonds of their love transcend all time and space. Even death could not extinguish the flames. Any sacrifice was not too great. All that mattered is that they could live their immortal lives together.
ほしひろい by Rey Ayamine ほしひろい by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
世界で一番空に近い高台に、町がありました。夜になるとまぶしいくらいの星の光が降りそそぐこの町には、セイラという女の子が住んでいました。ある晴れた夜、セイラは読書用の明かりの為に星を拾いに行くのですが…
森の食堂 by Rey Ayamine 森の食堂 by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
ある日森の中に食堂が出来ました。店の主人はカプリさん。カプリさんの不思議なスープは、今日も森の動物たちに小さな奇跡を起こします。ほんの少し、勇気を出したいあなたに捧げるお話です。
ピノとキオ by Rey Ayamine ピノとキオ by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
とある大きなブナの木に、ピノとキオという妖精が住んでいました。二人はとってもいたずら好き。今日もいろんないたずらをしかけますが…
とおせんぼくまさん by Rey Ayamine とおせんぼくまさん by Rey Ayamine Jan. 15, 2012 $6.50 124 words Sample 20%
いつもいつも寝てばかりのくまさんのティム。 今日も大きな身体で教室や校門をとおせんぼ。 困った村人たちはどうにかしてティムをこらしめようと相談を始めます。
The Beast by Alianne Donnelly The Beast by Alianne Donnelly Jan. 14, 2012 Free! 24059 words Read a sample
Everybody knows the Beast is cursed. Everybody knows he will be redeemed. Everybody knows that the monster is just a mask of the good man within. Everybody is wrong...
Into the Oven by Ian Isaro Into the Oven by Ian Isaro Dec. 30, 2011 $0.99 4069 words Sample 20%
Faced with starvation, a father wonders if he can live with himself after abandoning his children. Hansel and Gretel are still so young and there are rumors of a witch stalking the woods. But witch and stepmother and father are not who they seem in this twisted version of the classic tale.
The Secret Life of Gonner Andling by Val Simone The Secret Life of Gonner Andling by Val Simone Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 3633 words Read a sample
A traveling artist happens upon an old hermit with an incredible secret.
Handy Homunculus by Alfred Tinner Handy Homunculus by Alfred Tinner Dec. 21, 2011 $0.99 3080 words Sample 25%
A disfigured young boy finds a new best friend buried deep in a merchant's heap of handmade toys. Plagued by a gang of neighborhood bullies, it seems the boy and his doll have different ways of dealing with their problems... 3000 words.
Cherokee Mythology 1900 by James Mooney Cherokee Mythology 1900 by James Mooney Dec. 17, 2011 $1.99 89782 words Sample 7%
A collection of mythological tales (100+) involving the Cherokee.
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.
Valley of the Sugars of Salt by Anna Tambour Valley of the Sugars of Salt by Anna Tambour Dec. 16, 2011 $0.99 8481 words Sample 30%
Tim Thornbourne, successful in business but not in marriage, retreats to the country to become The Man Who Rediscovered the Medlar. But the last thing he expected was for the orchard to become a cooperative venture. Moving and surprising fiction from an author described by World Fantasy Award-winner Jeff VanderMeer as "Rapacious, intelligent and witty".
Invisible Girl and Other Stories by Maria Deira Invisible Girl and Other Stories by Maria Deira Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 9583 words Sample 15%
In this debut collection, Maria Deira presents fifteen different worlds, each one magical and mysterious. These are stories in which one's lover turns into a cow and where babies are plucked from oak trees and toads bless curious little girls. With a mix of magical realism, emotion, and smooth prose, Deira has introduced a new kind of fairy tale.
The Big Bad Elephant by Jonathan Brett The Big Bad Elephant by Jonathan Brett Dec. 10, 2011 Free! 2432 words Read a sample
A fractured fairy tale about a fill-in evil woodland creature on the trail of Little Red Riding Hood.
Oh Human Child by Michael Coorlim Oh Human Child by Michael Coorlim Dec. 10, 2011 $2.99 7093 words Sample 30%
James's life just keeps getting worse. First his parents have decided to get a divorce, and now his younger brother has been kidnapped by faeries. Unable to convince his parents that his brother didn't just wander away, it's up to James and his best friend Tyler to sneak out and rescue him - but can they resist the faerie's temptations and risk disappearing themselves?
The Other Story by Leah Cutter The Other Story by Leah Cutter Dec. 04, 2011 $0.99 8689 words Sample 20%
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Illumignot lived the handsome King Franklin and the clever Queen Isabella. They loved each other dearly and their only wish was to have a child. After a decade of trying, the brave Prince Kyle was born. All the kingdom celebrated. That night, while they all slept, the Blue Fairy came and stole all their shadows.
The Story Boat by Michael Canfield The Story Boat by Michael Canfield Dec. 01, 2011 $0.99 2051 words Sample 20%
A small, unnamed, seaside town, far away in time and space, yet not so very different from our own. A man with a job to do. An endless, impossible job. A mysterious vessel that comes and goes bringing ... what exactly? A last glimmer of hope? A light through the fog of a darkening world? It’s all in the telling. A story about stories, and the people who need them.
Returning My Sister's Face and Other Far Eastern Tales of Whimsy and Malice by Eugie Foster Returning My Sister's Face and Other Far Eastern Tales of Whimsy and Malice by Eugie Foster Nov. 30, 2011 $6.99 59621 words Sample 20%
Enchantment, peril and romance pervade the shadowy Far East. In these dozen stories of adventure and magic from the Orient, a maiden encounters an oni demon in the forest, a bride discovers her mother-in-law is a fox woman, a samurai must appease his sister's angry ghost, and dark and light are two sides of harmony. A striking debut collection from Eugie Foster.
A Christmas Argument by Ben Hoare A Christmas Argument by Ben Hoare Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 3131 words Read a sample
"Once upon a time, the animals of the jungle were having an argument. It was about the true meaning of Christmas."
An Adult Father Christmas Story by Michael Clifford An Adult Father Christmas Story by Michael Clifford Nov. 28, 2011 $0.99 5768 words Sample 30%
How can an adult believe in Father Christmas? After reading this, you just might believe again and rediscover the magic of the Festive Season. This book could also be described as "The Science of Santa Claus - How he really works".
Avalon Uit Je Ooghoeken by Tais Teng Avalon Uit Je Ooghoeken by Tais Teng Nov. 26, 2011 Free! 8202 words Read a sample
Uit haar ooghoeken ziet Melissa de dinosaurussen en eenhoorns die op drukke verkeersrotondes grazen. Alleen als ze de orkaan berijdt kan ze het solide Avalon achter die schimmige beelden bereiken...
Nölle - der Glücksengel by Tine Sprandel Nölle - der Glücksengel by Tine Sprandel Nov. 25, 2011 $0.99 2376 words Sample 20%
Glück verschenken, wie geht das? Der Babyengel Nölle findet einen Weg und wird dabei von dem griesgrämigen Xavier fast als Schmetterling konserviert.
The Ugly Sisters and other stories by Lloyd Burton The Ugly Sisters and other stories by Lloyd Burton Nov. 24, 2011 $4.99 47052 words Sample 8%
A collection of three novellas and two short stories. 'The Ugly Sisters' is an imaginative retelling of the story of Cinderella from a different perspective.Were the stepsisters as black as they are painted? Were the slippers really made of glass? As for the pumpkin coach and the mouse footmen, read on...
The Lonely Giant by Lloyd Burton The Lonely Giant by Lloyd Burton Nov. 17, 2011 $4.99 65067 words Sample 20%
Orphaned at a tender age, the infant giant Albert is raised by servants in a ramshackle castle. At eighteen years old he strikes out to trace his lost family. He meets a questing Knight, joins a circus, falls in love and confronts dragons and monsters before learning the dreadful truth about his origins. Shocked, he abandons his search and resolves to make a life among the kindly circus folk.
Jack and the Beanstalk by Michael Williams Jack and the Beanstalk by Michael Williams Nov. 17, 2011 $1.99 6812 words Sample 20%
Jack and the Beanstalk in the 21st century, including an adult twist. The giants need a labor force, but mankind has proven resistant until a new method is employed to milk the aggression out of them.
Osgood Phyrr and The Electric Chair Time Machine by Richard Cassone Osgood Phyrr and The Electric Chair Time Machine by Richard Cassone Nov. 17, 2011 $4.99 41805 words Sample 20%
When a young girl's dismembered remains are found near the new railroad tracks through town, an unusual community of frontiersmen begin a witchhunt...and find their devil and murderer in a small boy, Osgood Phyrr.
Crystalline by Georgina Anne Taylor Crystalline by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 14, 2011 Free! 2047 words Read a sample
Crystalline, a fairy tale. In distant land and distant time, a noble-blooded Lady became enamoured of a young and handsome peasant...
Gerald the Great of Garokoland by Philip Bradbury Gerald the Great of Garokoland by Philip Bradbury Nov. 14, 2011 $2.99 19406 words Sample 20%
The only way Gerald can marry the beautiful princess is to take over the bankrupted kingdom of her stupid father, the king. He now has to deal with the corruption, starvation and senseless slavery of spirit that has beset this insane place. He manages to find order, beauty and love, with help from some strange characters. This is not a serious book but it has a serious message ... seriously!
Salt of the Air by Vera Nazarian Salt of the Air by Vera Nazarian Nov. 14, 2011 $4.99 108421 words Sample 15%
An unforgettable first collection of fantasy short stories from a two-time Nebula Award Nominee and award winning artist Vera Nazarian. "Cautionary, sensual stories of love, reversal and revenge upend fairy tale conventions in Nazarian's lush collection... Sumptuous detail, twisty plots and surprising endings lift these extravagant tales." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Piper by Georgina Anne Taylor The Piper by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 13, 2011 Free! 2082 words Read a sample
The Piper, a fairy tale. In a tiny fishing village perched on the edge of the grey rolling waves, where the air was heavy with salt, blood and brine, there lived a young woman who could not abide the scent of the sea...
Roaring Crowd, Winter stories of growing up by Charlie Close Roaring Crowd, Winter stories of growing up by Charlie Close Nov. 12, 2011 $1.49 7457 words Sample 20%
The things that happen to us as children...we remember them all our lives. In "Zazo" Frank has give up someone he loves. In "Roaring Crowd", Stephanie is the worst player on her school basketball team until this moment right now. And in "Snare Drum", Marty is the boy at the Christmas assembly when it all falls apart. These are touching and moral short stories of childhood written for adults.
Slipstream by Georgina Anne Taylor Slipstream by Georgina Anne Taylor Nov. 11, 2011 Free! 1339 words Read a sample
In a faraway land, where the wind swelled softly and a golden sun shone in a clear blue sky, a young boy dreamt of flight...
Erotic Fairytales: Red Ridding Wood by Ana Star Erotic Fairytales: Red Ridding Wood by Ana Star Nov. 07, 2011 $1.99 4451 words Sample 20%
On her way to her grandma's house, Red meets the Wolfman and engages in a friendly competition. What she doesn't know, is that the Wolfman has evil plans for both her and grandma. Will the Hunter brothers arrive in time to save the day?
Mike Fink Goes To Big Bend by Raymund Eich Mike Fink Goes To Big Bend by Raymund Eich Nov. 04, 2011 $0.99 1721 words Sample 30%
What happens when characters from American, Mexican, and Native folklore meet in southwestern Texas in the 21st century?
The Night After Christmas by John Hulme The Night After Christmas by John Hulme Nov. 02, 2011 Free! 4318 words Read a sample
‘Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house, not a light bulb was working and the temperature was falling. Outside in the snow there came a loud knock and suddenly Ellen had a very unusual visitor. Please rate and review.
The Queen of Frost and Darkness by Christine Pope The Queen of Frost and Darkness by Christine Pope Nov. 01, 2011 Free! 6165 words Read a sample
Galina Andreevna Godunov is in love with the dashing young Baron Karel Ivanovich Saburov, and is sure he is about to propose. However, things don't go quite as she planned when a mysterious woman enters the scene... The opulent czarist era of 1870s Russia comes vividly to life in this short story-length re-imagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale, "The Snow Queen."
Golden Charms by Leah Cutter Golden Charms by Leah Cutter Oct. 29, 2011 $0.99 9582 words Sample 20%
As a child, Jolene learned she had a gift. She could see people's fates: they appeared as a golden charm around the person's neck. She didn't want her gift, though. She just wanted a normal life—a job, a husband, and kids. Three years later, Jolene can't get pregnant. What kind of strange beings in the creole fairy court must she deal with? What does she sacrifice to make her dreams come true?
Flying Dutchman of the Spacelanes by J.A. Marlow Flying Dutchman of the Spacelanes by J.A. Marlow Oct. 28, 2011 $0.99 10593 words Sample 30%
Trapped, Sora races to solve the riddle of the deserted Flying Dutchman of the Spacelanes, only to find the true nature of the cursed ghost-ship could give her the dream of a lifetime. A 8100 word science fiction short story by J.A. Marlow.
Contes de mon village by Catherine Lavaud Contes de mon village by Catherine Lavaud Oct. 24, 2011 $9.00 38450 words Sample 20%
Vous découvrirez dans "amours éternelles" comment Jean, le jeune fantôme du vieux cimetière de St Ferréol découvre enfin l'amour et pourquoi le mistral se fait patte de velours tandis que les étoiles se mettent à danser....