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If Only by Lisa Schuch If Only by Lisa Schuch Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 2882 words Sample 15%
This is the story of Holly. She finds out how disobeying her parents will lead her down a dark path.
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I am the eldest out of 4 sisters and my family is my life. I love writing and reading. 'Something's Coming' is the first book I have published. Although, I have written several others in the past.
A Different Kind of Truth by Steven Michael Maddis A Different Kind of Truth by Steven Michael Maddis Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 82088 words Sample 40%
A tale of a man trying to do right, through a lot of wrong.
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
Point de chute by Nicolas Eschrich Point de chute by Nicolas Eschrich Feb. 04, 2012 $1.35 91592 words Sample 30%
Une femme, deux enfants, un travail intéressant, une maison, la trentaine en point de mire. La définition du bonheur ou plutôt ma définition du bonheur. Pas celle de ma femme visiblement. Au prix d’une introspection douloureuse, j’allais devoir répondre seul à toutes mes questions sans imaginer une seule seconde jusqu’où me mènerait mon périple…
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Gridiron Follies by M Koleosho Gridiron Follies by M Koleosho Feb. 03, 2012 $1.99 14860 words Sample 20%
Two football stars. Two tragedies. Gridiron follies explores the world of football and the pressure that comes with stardom, the bright lights often blinding those that stare into it for too long.
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CC Ryder, Mercy Me! by Bill Cady CC Ryder, Mercy Me! by Bill Cady Feb. 02, 2012 $3.50 78398 words Sample 25%
An inventor makes gas from seawater. He'll sell it to the highest bidder. A terrorist group feels CC's fave author knows the man & tries to kidnap him. It fails, so they take his new girlfriend instead. CC, Angela & Donnie must figure out who the bad guys are & enlist that writer's help. One of the CIA people is a phony, but who? Can they find out before the writer or his girl are killed?
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BILL Cady, Storyteller LEVITICUS, LIMITED Post Office Box 567 San Luis Rey, California 92068-0567 (760) 803-6690 Feel free to contact me: bill@billcady.com Scroll past this 1-page bio to see all 40 novels I've written. Born December 28th, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan. Moved to San Diego 1990. Two years in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia as a pool hustler and semipro heavyweight boxer; retired undefeated @ 50 fights. Co-owner of a long haul trucking company in the 80s. Homeless 4 years, 4 months & 28 days 17 JAN 05 – 29 MAY 09 due to depression at the death of my Irish Wolfhound. http://atmyfriendsplace.com/my-story. Robbed by on-duty Rosarito Beach, Mexico, police officer during a trip to Mexico. The cop committed suicide in his patrol unit after I made my ID. Enrolled in college to ‘avoid the draft’, although I had 57 medical deferments and my lottery number was 334. Owned an agency 39 years selling millions of dollars of life insurance by phone. My web page is: www.billcady.com, and I publish a blog on behalf of the homeless at: www.atmyfriendsplace.com. Sold cars mid 70s; head mechanic of a drag racing team and drove a ‘66 Chevelle SS … 540 hp … 10.13/138 mph ¼ mile, beat the 1969 National Record for Super Stock ‘D’ at an unsanctioned meet. Drove a laundry truck as a teenager, then delivered auto parts, was an employment counselor, worked as a bouncer in sleazy bars and as a bodyguard on occasion. Married four times, 24 years, but I did it in shifts averaging six years apiece. Unmarried at my request four times, managed to kick that habit in 1999 and don't intend to revisit it again. Six kids, ages 43 – 32; two adopted, one procreative, three stepchildren; three boys, three girls, two of each. Became a convicted felon in February, 2010 for past due child support … the "child" is a 32-year-old homosexual estranged from me since 1990. Still smoke Winston 100s, look sorta cute whenever I cough, don't drink much anymore, but still provide the occasional cuss word when/where appropriate. Politically conservative, known as a "Repubendent". Currently writing novels and freelancing as jobs are made available. The most recent series shown are the Matthew Mark Lieukenjon and CC Ryder collections, as well as the Ben Dover: It's That Time Again stories. All are written sequentially, so they're best read in the order I wrote them. There's a "brief summary" next to each novel on my site. The Matthew Mark Lieukenjon group is: The Shimmering Image The Second Coming The Healer Vengeance Is Mine Undercover The CC Ryder series is: CC Ryder, Jurist CC Ryder, Still Looking CC Ryder, Guilty of Nothing CC Ryder, It's Not Over Yet CC Ryder, You Scratch My Back CC Ryder Never Gives Up CC Ryder, Picking Up The Pieces CC Ryder, Like Mama, Like Daughters CC Ryder, It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To CC Ryder, The Stalking Siren CC Ryder, Spanning The Gap CC Ryder, Beyond The Gap CC Ryder, Seeing Justice Done … still being written The Ben Dover books are: What's Love Got To Do With It? Nobody'll Miss 'Em Those are my best recommendations. Bill
Bridge Work by Steven Michael Maddis Bridge Work by Steven Michael Maddis Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 4419 words Read a sample
The second story in the Harley Bowman Series pits Bowman against two degenerate gamblers without the means to pay the debts they owe him. They'll find, in their own ways, that Bowman always collects... in HIS own way.
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
Dotting Parents Jail Birds by Joey Matthew Dotting Parents Jail Birds by Joey Matthew Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 9105 words Sample 20%
The story involves the tragic death of their young children as a result of negligence.
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Joey Matthew lives in the United States and has written several books including: America for the Newbie; Caretaker or Predator; Do More With Less; How She Got Her Man; Lovers Beware; Mail Order Bride; Me, Nisa & Texas; My Algebra Teacher is a Nymphomaniac; Olivia's Revenge; One That Got Away; Three Sisters; Till Burning Bed Do Us Part!; To Diet or Not To Diet, and Twist of Fate.
Tainted Vows by Tasha Fiedler Tainted Vows by Tasha Fiedler Feb. 02, 2012 $2.99 95170 words Sample 20%
This isn’t your ordinary romance novel. This book has drama with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat with deep dark secrets that carry over to the grave. Laced with erotica, Tainted Vows will make you long for more and never want to put it down!
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Hell Train by Tony Bertot Hell Train by Tony Bertot Feb. 02, 2012 $4.49 28576 words Sample 10%
It is often said that - "We reap what we sow" This holds true for several individuals who find themselves fighting for their lives against Gothic creatures who treat humans like garbage. George Raines finds himself scared for the first time in his life. But does he learn his lesson? Follow his journey into a world that you too may someday face; a world unforgiving of your past sins.
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I was born and raised in New York City. In 1964 I joined the Navy and was honorably discharge four years later. In 2008 I retired after 32 1/2 years with HSBC. For the past 18 years I lived in Cheektowaga New York and in 2010 moved to Surprise Arizona where I currently reside. Though I published my first book in April of 2009 I have been telling stories most of my life. My kids and their friends were my captivated audiences. I loved watching their faces as their characters (usually contained them as part of the story) came to life in my stories. Recently finished my 4th book, Hell Train. Read Tony Bertot's Assassin Trilogy which consist of the following: The Heart of an Assassin The Birth of an Assassin The Legacy of the Assassin Both reviewers and readers have given me great reviews.
Hawaiian Pineapple Jarhead by Pineapple Sam Hawaiian Pineapple Jarhead by Pineapple Sam Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 8510 words Sample 30%
View the Vietnam “conflict” through the eyes of a young Marine not quite sure how he ended up enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. This raw story gives readers the true insight into how a young eighteen year old transforms from 1960's hippie to hardcore Marine. Pineapple Sam finds himself among screaming drill sergeants and swamp-like conditions instead of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii.
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Pineapple Sam originated as a fictional character from the mind of Ismael Tabalno from Hawaii. He is a Kauai local of Asian descent who decided to write story as a hobby when he retired. Pineapple Sam loved to “talk story” as they say in the islands, now many of his friends and family can still listen or read about his adventures.
Evil Town by J David Bethel Evil Town by J David Bethel Feb. 01, 2012 $2.50 105483 words Sample 15%
Investigating the murder of a Congressman’s wife takes an FBI agent through the netherworld of American politics, the discovery of hidden war crimes, a sex for hire scheme, international drug running -- all leading to the halls of the West Wing.
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J. David Bethel is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. He has been published in popular consumer magazines and in respected political journals. He has been recognized for his short fiction by Americas magazine in that publication's annual short story contest. Professionally, Mr. Bethel has spent 35 years in politics and government. He has served in the Senior Executive Service as a political appointee in numerous departments and agencies. Among these positions, he was Senior Adviser/Director of Speechwriting for the Secretary of Commerce; directed speechwriting offices for other Cabinet officials, serving as Chief Speechwriter to the Secretary of Education; and lead speechwriter in the Department of Transportation's Office of Policy and International Affairs.
An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Seventeen- Macbeth by Students' Academy An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Seventeen- Macbeth by Students' Academy Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 22116 words Sample 20%
It is quite obvious, nowadays, that most of the academic institutions all over the world are gradually forgetting the past geniuses on whose foundations the pillars of English Literature had been raised.
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Vainglorious: The Ties That Bind by Bernadette Greene Vainglorious: The Ties That Bind by Bernadette Greene Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 38657 words Sample 20%
At the height of the Russian Revolution, Mikhail Borinskya and his pregnant wife and two sons flee for America. The family arrives with lots of money, new identities and old enemies. Criss-crossing the country and spanning two decades the proud family is torn apart by betrayal and deceit and reunited by both tragedy and triumph.
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One Desperate American reaching out to others.
Ripped my heart out by RavenWatson ©2012 by Raven Watson Ripped my heart out by RavenWatson ©2012 by Raven Watson Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 2504 words Read a sample
A young boy, Eli, goes to high school. He constantly has to deal with the pain of a heartbreak and deals with the troubles and pains of it.
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Hi! I'm Raven. I love to write stories! Writing is my life. it's a good way to get my feelings out. I tend to use characters from tv shows and stuff but I give all credit to them! They made the people and personalities, ect.
The Salome Effect by Jim Sajo The Salome Effect by Jim Sajo Jan. 31, 2012 $9.99 56772 words Sample 18%
A former American soldier suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A gorgeous Romanian stripper. A fascinating Italian city. A priceless painting. A murder. The Salome Effect.
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Jim Sajo is a freelance writer living in Italy.
Have We Met? (Player's Chronicles) Volume 1 by Alona Basque Have We Met? (Player's Chronicles) Volume 1 by Alona Basque Jan. 30, 2012 $6.99 165196 words Sample 20%
Nate Ashburn is a rich Playboy who was challenged by a deceased family member to find a girl (and gain her love) before his 22nd birthday to gain his inheritance. It would have been easy but aside from the challenge, he was also stripped of all of his comforts. When he met a girl that he liked, it seemed that everything was against their union. Will they ever get together? Read and find out.
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I love writing and reading books! I remember the day that I started writing my first story. It was a huge thing for me! I live in Canada but I love to travel. Driving is something that I love doing on my down time. Listening to music is another thing that I love doing. I am not so great with this whole filling out my Bio but it's something for others to know about me!
Pride Falls by Steven Michael Maddis Pride Falls by Steven Michael Maddis Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 10842 words Read a sample
A young up-and-coming hockey player fights his way to the big leagues with his skills and his ego. While the former paves his way, the latter will lead to his failure.
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
When All is Lost! by Suzanne Readsmith When All is Lost! by Suzanne Readsmith Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 6636 words Sample 30%
When all is lost for one particular guy there is something he needs to do! His woman has gone and she is living the high life with ‘Mr Successful’ himself! He tries to take stock of his life! Someone ought to help him to pull himself together and help is at hand from a trusted source.
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I write about people, their relationships and the dynamics within. I write books, short stories and TV scripts with a leaning towards drama and black comedy. I have been published and had several scripts considered. I enjoy illustrating the wide range of emotions experienced in life by people of both genders and the permutations of social and personal cultural influences. I like to reach out and to make contact with readers walking beside them and not leaving them before I have evoked within them thought provoking emotions strung between tragedy and joy. I am a person touched by the irony of life and human frailty. Writing is as much a need for me as a want. Many years ago a complete stranger stopped me on the street and she said, “You will always work for a living” which is proving to be true. Today I work hard and don’t play enough. Instead I find myself traversing internalised continents exploring the complexities of life. Sometimes I have experienced life to be hard hitting, startling and scary which is true for so many people. I love my family and enjoy reading, gardening, painting and travelling.
The Almost Man by Roy Smith The Almost Man by Roy Smith Jan. 29, 2012 $4.99 48941 words Sample 20%
A raunchy novel set in the so-called 'Swinging London' of the ´sixties. Everything is changing. The sexual revolution. Youth. The cold war shadows everything. The main character and narrator, 'Tock' Johnson, struggles to come to terms with this emerging new world, and his own seemingly ever-evolving self.
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A Valentine Challenge (Challenge series, #1) by Kiru Taye A Valentine Challenge (Challenge series, #1) by Kiru Taye Jan. 29, 2012 $1.99 25063 words Sample 10%
In the season of love, can anyone escape unscathed? Book 1 of the contemporary romance Challenge series, set in Nigeria. Three friends. Three challenges. Are they willing to risk everything for love?
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Kiru Taye is an award-winning and best-selling author of historical, contemporary and paranormal romance. Her stories are steamy and sensual, her characters are passionate and sassy and her settings, atmospheric and exotic. Born in Nigeria, she currently lives in the UK with her husband and two children. Her books include His Treasure (Men of Valor, book 1) published by Breathless Press, available now via Amazon and other online bookshops.
Ave Maria by Larisa Esina Ave Maria by Larisa Esina Jan. 29, 2012 $1.29 27779 words Sample 20%
A family saga "Ave Maria" is based on a true story of my family.
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Dancers of the Third Age by Judy Granahan Dancers of the Third Age by Judy Granahan Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 99769 words Sample 20%
Anna Mae, bewildered, frightened by her own sudden irrational behavior, blurts out a long held, dark secret to friends she believes will understand what she did. They don’t. Fueled by their own pasts, Libby and Ginger unravel. Hiding anger and disbelief, they take Anna Mae on a road trip to face the people they feel she’s wronged. Their journey changes them, and those they meet along the way.
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Practiced Probation by Steven Michael Maddis Practiced Probation by Steven Michael Maddis Jan. 28, 2012 Free! 28728 words Read a sample
Having friends in high places is fine, but having your father in one of the highest can buy you out of the worst trouble possible. A delinquent is given a reprieve from what should be the harshest sentence he can get, yet he still manages on his own to bring down the heaviest punishment.
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
Twice Retired by Steven Michael Maddis Twice Retired by Steven Michael Maddis Jan. 28, 2012 Free! 14187 words Read a sample
"Baseball gives every American boy a chance to excel, not just to be as good as someone else but to be better than someone else." -Ted Williams
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
5 NANO-Noveller by Björn Björkegren 5 NANO-Noveller by Björn Björkegren Jan. 28, 2012 Free! 94 words Read a sample
NANO/Nanoismer är extremt korta noveller på MAX 140 tecken utan blanksteg. Testa! (Antal tecken får ni fram så här: Skriv in texten på Word, klicka "Verktyg", sedan "Räkna ord", kolla in siffran på "Tecken utan blanksteg". Lätt som en NANO-plätt!)
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I väntan på juridiskt korrekt bolagisering av Firma Björkegren Mat&Kultur i samarbete med SYNTES FÖRLAGSVERKSAMHET, Textkollektivet A-4:an samt Reservoar och Majorna Moisture, så lägger jag ut några kortare texter här. God läsning på er allihop! /B
Appropriate Sanctions by Michael Grant Appropriate Sanctions by Michael Grant Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 78025 words Sample 10%
Life is good for Paul Ducane. But everything changes when his bright young graduate student hacks into a government computer and downloads a file from a mysterious organization called the National Internal Affairs Agency. Immediately, the order goes out: get that file back and take appropriate action.
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Michael Grant left the New York City Police Department after 23 years and went to work at W.R. Grace Company as a Security Coordinator. In 1990, Mr. Grant moved to Florida where he wrote his first three novels: Line of Duty, Officer Down, and Retribution. In 2006 he returned to Long Island where he has written six more novels: The Cove, Back To Venice, When I Come Home, Dear Son,Hey Ma,In The Time of Famine,and Krystal. Mr. Grant has a BS in Criminal Justice and an MA in psychology from John Jay College. He is also a graduated of the FBI National Academy. Mr. Grant currently lives on Long Island with his wife, Elizabeth, and their Golden Retriever, Jack. Mr. Grant has two daughters and four grandchildren. He can be contacted at mggrant08@gmail.com.
Six Magic Numbers by Martyn Tott Six Magic Numbers by Martyn Tott Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 71086 words Sample 50%
Inspired by Author's true story.'Brilliant! A real page-turner.So many twists and characters. I absolutely loved it.' June Whitfield CBE - Actress and National Treasure. 'An incredible story...it really is extraordinary.' B Booker - Head of Development, Independent Drama, BBC Television 'I actually refused to go out one evening just so I could read it!' K Fraser - UK Artist
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Hello from England. This is a little bit about me, thanks for stopping by! Despite a reprimand by an English Teacher at school for having 'a little too much imagination' I continued to enjoy writing stories. I wrote my first novel length book in the mid-nineties and continued to write half a dozen more that gathered dust until I published one of them in 2009. I simply write what is there and watch the characters grow, it's as long or short as it needs to be to tell that particular tale. The 'themes' to my stories may vary considerably but they tend to all be driven by colourful characters in different scenarios. As Stephen King said: "The object of fiction isn’t grammatical correctness but to make the reader welcome and then tell a story." That sums up my approach really, I hope people like my work of course but never try to target a particular audience or chase a trend. The digital age means that creative artists can get their work out without fitting into neat boxes for huge organisations. Creative work of any kind should in my opinion be judged on it's merits by each individual who engages with it, not by mass promotion or hype. I also try to make a short promo film for each book so feel free to check those out on the book page or at my website!
House Wins by Steven Michael Maddis House Wins by Steven Michael Maddis Jan. 27, 2012 Free! 5406 words Read a sample
A card game ends in destruction for a man who played too deep. He gets a chance for redemption, but finds out too late who was dealing the cards.
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
Catching Stones by Steven Michael Maddis Catching Stones by Steven Michael Maddis Jan. 27, 2012 Free! 8256 words Read a sample
"Not to help justice in her need would be an impiety."- Plato
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With the exception of the vast riches, the neverending string of sexual conquests and the crippling drug and gambling addictions, Steven Michael Maddis lives a life not unlike that of your favo(u)rite international playboys. A late-30's-ish single-ish Canadian father of one, Steve spends most of his days kicking and screaming his way through the corporate world. He spends his free time jetting around his hometown in Southern Ontario, Canada to spend time with his 9 year old hockey-loving son, and his utterly precious girlfriend. A simple man with interests bordering on the mundane, Steve asks for little out of life, gives back whatever is required by court order... and on a three month rotating basis, ensures that at least one utility bill is paid on time! He manages to feed his only addiction- watching cars turn left- 36 weekends a year. With his ascerbic wit, his genuine charm and his stunning I.Q (as well as his thesaurus and his captivating modesty).... Steve cordially invites you to enter the one corner of his world from which you might come out intact. Try it! You might even like it!!
Secret Admirer by Matthew Stephens Secret Admirer by Matthew Stephens Jan. 26, 2012 Free! 2756 words Read a sample
An attractive woman finds herself in a sticky situation when the police show up at her door to inform her that someone has been intruding on her privacy and has intensions of causing her harm.
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I'm an avid reader and love to write. I am married with two boys and reside in Minnesota. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King,Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Peter Straub, Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Thomas Harris, Dan Brown, Cormac McCarthy, and many many more. I'm willing to read any author who has a great idea and is able to express his ideas in a way I can relate(at least with the characters) and understand clearly. I revise constanly and still don't end up satified, but i guess that is something that will come in time, hopefully. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy writing them. I am currently working on a novel, but I will try to upload new short stories from time to time, mostly free to read. I believe if I'm going to charge anything it should be at least 4,000 words or more. A lot of the stories I post are old and had been written years ago, but I think they still have good potential (After endless revising and I know they're still not perfect). Thanks for your time. Matt
The Secret Life of Dr. Bakersfield by Eric Carlson The Secret Life of Dr. Bakersfield by Eric Carlson Jan. 26, 2012 $0.99 9243 words Sample 20%
After getting into trouble at home, James McAvoy finds himself attending boarding school at the revered and intimidating Coopersmith Academy. There he tries to resist falling into a life of practical jokes, but doesn't last long. When he's caught in the act, James finds out that all is not as it seems with the uptight faculty members at the school.
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Eric Carlson spends his time living in Fort Collins, CO with his guitar Angela and his parrot Kenny. The traveling trio spend their time hiking, singing folk songs, and drinking $1.50 PBR at the local watering hole. Feel free to contact the man himself at ericcarlson15@gmail.com.
Whatever Happened To Lucy? by Marian Griffin Whatever Happened To Lucy? by Marian Griffin Jan. 25, 2012 $2.99 31700 words Sample 20%
From a tough background of discard and abuse Lucy was determined to find a way out and Nick Cascades appeared as an "opportunity." However, she wanted more and when she fell in love with the handsome and married politician, Douglas Wilder life was altered forever for her and for his family. This almost destroyed her until Miranda came into her life and changed everything with her heart.
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Marian Griffin was born in Manhattan, New York though was raised both there and in Southern California. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her undergraduate degree is in Advertising/Journalism and she is currently a teacher. She has been a meditator for going on twenty years. She loves writing, art, swimming, walking and just being in the life. Notes Of The Heart is Marian's first book.
Five Still Missing by Martyn Tott Five Still Missing by Martyn Tott Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 58593 words Sample 50%
‘A thrilling page-turner with some shocking moments. Martyn's skill lies in bringing characters to life and making you care for them.’ Davy had spent his life running but never figured out why. Forced to return to Gallows Close where he grew up he may at last get an answer. With Police questioning him over a string of murders and old ghosts resurrecting themselves it's time to face his demons.
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Hello from England. This is a little bit about me, thanks for stopping by! Despite a reprimand by an English Teacher at school for having 'a little too much imagination' I continued to enjoy writing stories. I wrote my first novel length book in the mid-nineties and continued to write half a dozen more that gathered dust until I published one of them in 2009. I simply write what is there and watch the characters grow, it's as long or short as it needs to be to tell that particular tale. The 'themes' to my stories may vary considerably but they tend to all be driven by colourful characters in different scenarios. As Stephen King said: "The object of fiction isn’t grammatical correctness but to make the reader welcome and then tell a story." That sums up my approach really, I hope people like my work of course but never try to target a particular audience or chase a trend. The digital age means that creative artists can get their work out without fitting into neat boxes for huge organisations. Creative work of any kind should in my opinion be judged on it's merits by each individual who engages with it, not by mass promotion or hype. I also try to make a short promo film for each book so feel free to check those out on the book page or at my website!
Slow Dancing - A Short Story by Wayne C. Long Slow Dancing - A Short Story by Wayne C. Long Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 6907 words Sample 20%
Set in late-50s heartland America, "Slow Dancing" is a Rock 'n' Roll tale of enduring teenage friendship, feuding families, and the finality of death.
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Wayne C. Long is an unusually gifted electronic short story teller. His love for and mastery of this delicious and powerful art form puts him right up there with the best! Having written all his life, whether as a copy writer in the business world or as a writer of edgy short fiction in the digital world, he does one thing particularly well: he mines the edges of human experience for those powerful ideas that no one is tapping into. He visualizes onto the page what other writers overlook, using his cinematically-trained mind’s eye. He distills down the creative essence of the short story, to where less is more. Wayne’s work has appeared in QST magazine where its international readership voted to honor him with the coveted QST Cover Plaque Award two years in a row. Wayne’s short fiction continues to enchant global readers in The DX Magazine. He has also written for the Wisconsin Writers’ Journal and is known throughout the blogosphere. For over four years now, his Web site LongShortStories has been his writing home. There, Wayne markets his latest short stories direct to his enthusiastic global audience via e-mail subscription, transmitting a new story in PDF format every 12 days. He offers prospective subscribers single stories via his pay-per-view store, as well as two free sample stories. In addition, Wayne fosters the short story form by hosting two LongShortStories Short Story Contests annually. On the pages of his blog at www.LongShortStories.com/wayne/, he teaches and engages readers in the art of short story writing. Wayne C. Long is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and his wife, Diane, is also an N.I.U. graduate. They recently built a home on a hill overlooking the headwaters of the Milwaukee River as it meanders into a charming century-old millpond occupied by hundreds of Canada geese. Wayne and Diane are proud of their two married children (a daughter and a son), one very special granddaughter and a brand-new grandson.
Pineapple Picking Cowboy by Pineapple Sam Pineapple Picking Cowboy by Pineapple Sam Jan. 24, 2012 $0.99 10059 words Sample 30%
It is the height of the summer, Pineapple Sam and his friends are working and enjoying the life of being teens in Hawaii. The guys are exploring new places, camping out or scoping out the bikini chicks on the beach. The summer gets more entertaining when they run into spirits and meet some girls on a bike tour. Take a trip back to your teen years with this story.
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Pineapple Sam originated as a fictional character from the mind of Ismael Tabalno from Hawaii. He is a Kauai local of Asian descent who decided to write story as a hobby when he retired. Pineapple Sam loved to “talk story” as they say in the islands, now many of his friends and family can still listen or read about his adventures.
Fatal Confession: A Billy Fontaine Mystery by Delphine Cull Fatal Confession: A Billy Fontaine Mystery by Delphine Cull Jan. 24, 2012 $3.99 70410 words Sample 20%
When a corpse falls out of the confessional of St. Andrew's Church in the small village of Pine Creek, Minnesota, it's up to Sheriff Billy Fontaine and his new homicide deputy from Miami, Jordan St. Claire, to find the killer. This is the first book in the Billy Fontaine Mystery series.
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Delphine Cull has an M.A. in Creative Writing and a B.S in Cardiopulmonary Sciences from the University of Central Florida, Orlando. She taught writing for several years before traveling throughout the U.S. as a Respiratory Therapist. She now spends her time working as an R.T. in a hospital in Florida and writing fiction, which includes a new mystery series featuring Sheriff Billy Fontaine. Recently, she has started a new business editing fiction. The name of the business is Write In Time Editing Service. It can be found at www.writeintimeediting.com. If you're a young author looking for some direction or manuscript editing, check out the very reasonable rates and packages. Delphine is also joining the ranks of judges for the Dan Poynter Global Ebook Awards. She is thrilled to have a part in helping to find the best of Indie publishers. Delphine has one husband, three kids, four grandchildren and three rescued cats. She enjoys writing, reading and cooking. She hopes her readers enjoy her novels as much as she enjoys writing them. You can contact her at delphinecull@yahoo.com.
The Story of Sassy Sweetwater by Vera Jane Cook The Story of Sassy Sweetwater by Vera Jane Cook Jan. 23, 2012 $5.99 103640 words Sample 20%
After thirteen years on the run Violet McLaughlin returns to Carter’s Crossing, South Carolina, in 1962, with her young daughter, Sassy. Sassy Sweetwater struggles to survive the sins of her family while fate plays havoc with her future, and maturity comes with a price.
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Clive by Richard S. Todd Clive by Richard S. Todd Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 2424 words Read a sample
A man suffering from severe depression is abandoned by a medical system which insists on treating him solely with pharmaceuticals against his wishes. In desperation he turns to his neighbour for help - but in a way that neither man would ever have expected.
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A Canadian author. In 2008, his critically-praised novel 'Raincloud' was published. In 2010, 'Clive' was published in a short story anthology. In 2012, 'The Orphans of the Creek' and 'Tiny Tales of Scanlon Creek' are being prepared for publication. Novel in Progress: 'Easy, Charlie'.
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.
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G. M. (Gina Marie) is married, has two grown children, a Schnauzer and a white cat that sheds on everything. She loves to cook, bake and read. Gina is a cynic hiding in a happy go-lucky woman’s body. She is most definitely not a morning person.
Clara (a short story) by Nelson Lowhim Clara (a short story) by Nelson Lowhim Jan. 23, 2012 $0.99 3435 words Sample 30%
Clara buries her husband and with him a secret. Something she keeps from her son. Is she doing it to protect him, or herself? As she retraces her steps to find an answer, she realizes that everything she thought she knew may have been the problem to begin with.
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Nelson Lowhim was born in Tanzania where he lived for the first decade of his life. He then moved in India for a year before settling in the U.S. in the state of Michigan. He spent some of his formative years hitchhiking and hiking around the great state of Alaska. From there he joined the Army and served for seven years as an Infantryman in 1st AD then as an Engineer in Fifth Group. After his time in the Military—which included many travels through Europe and the MIddle East—he came to New York and earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia University. He currently lives with his girlfriend in the Bronx. You can visit his blog at: http://nelsonlowhim.blogspot.com/
Life Changed by Marcy Gardner Life Changed by Marcy Gardner Jan. 22, 2012 $0.99 4966 words Sample 20%
Kathy Denner must rebuild her life after the death of her husband and son. Settling the estate leads to revelations that threaten everything she's known about her life with Johnny Denner. How can she pick up the pieces and go on?
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Marcy Gardner currently lives in the Southwest, where she supports a number of cats and seven doctors. Plans are underway to escape, leaving the doctors to fend for themselves!
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.
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G. M. (Gina Marie) is married, has two grown children, a Schnauzer and a white cat that sheds on everything. She loves to cook, bake and read. Gina is a cynic hiding in a happy go-lucky woman’s body. She is most definitely not a morning person.
The Evil Within by Pat Dale The Evil Within by Pat Dale Jan. 22, 2012 $5.95 87610 words Sample 20%
Adam Watson struggles against evil forces that threaten his home, only to discover that same evil in his own heart.
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The Breakout by Matthew Stephens The Breakout by Matthew Stephens Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 3788 words Read a sample
When Steve observes a line of army tucks pulling into town and taking the lives of his neighbors, he hooks up with two friends in order to attempt an escape.
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I'm an avid reader and love to write. I am married with two boys and reside in Minnesota. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King,Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Peter Straub, Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Thomas Harris, Dan Brown, Cormac McCarthy, and many many more. I'm willing to read any author who has a great idea and is able to express his ideas in a way I can relate(at least with the characters) and understand clearly. I revise constanly and still don't end up satified, but i guess that is something that will come in time, hopefully. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy writing them. I am currently working on a novel, but I will try to upload new short stories from time to time, mostly free to read. I believe if I'm going to charge anything it should be at least 4,000 words or more. A lot of the stories I post are old and had been written years ago, but I think they still have good potential (After endless revising and I know they're still not perfect). Thanks for your time. Matt
The Lion's Cave by Jerome Francis Lusa The Lion's Cave by Jerome Francis Lusa Jan. 21, 2012 $0.99 4319 words Sample 20%
A short story about a prehistoric man who prepares to face the limits of human courage... "A cold sweat underneath my arms belies the courage that brought me this far. This is my cave. These are my lions."
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When I was younger I wrote to explore ideas. Lately I've been writing to cleanse my demons. Not yet sure if it's working. Check out my other stories, written under the pen name of my alter ego Lorem J. Fause. JFL
Signs by Dwayne Bearup Signs by Dwayne Bearup Jan. 21, 2012 $0.99 1575 words Sample 20%
How shiny would your life look if your lawn bore a sign listing all your past sins?
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Everything worth knowing about me can be discovered in my writings. Enjoy.
Dad's A-bomb by Jill Zeller Dad's A-bomb by Jill Zeller Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 3554 words Read a sample
It's raining, and you're bored, and your dad has just announced he's leaving the family. And that's not all, as your half-sister helps you understand.
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A Kiss by the Clowns by Anthony Steyning A Kiss by the Clowns by Anthony Steyning Jan. 21, 2012 $2.99 81685 words Sample 15%
This is about arsenic and black lace around whiter than white thighs and much, much else. A passionate story about life in a world of shining oldsmobiles and bold-look ties when Marilyn Monroe was still kicking. The years following WWII serving up a story that unfolds through loaded encounters in London and New York, but by fateful circumstance ends in murderous Paris...
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Anthony Steyning is a polyglot, mastering six languages and having lived or spent serious time on four continents. He’s the author of several novels, stage plays, essays, short stories and undiscovered poetry that cover the breadth and depth of human experience through uniquely sophisticated and ironic angles. He currently lives in Andalusia from where he attempts to grasp how all the world’s hurt and beauty came to be.
Amor distinto by Gladys On Amor distinto by Gladys On Jan. 21, 2012 $0.99 89734 words Sample 20%
El amor y la sexualidad despiertan en un adolescente que se desborde en ardor y angustias, al punto de llevarlo a un callejón sin salida. Su amor, un hombre mayor, casado y con la filosofía de primero él, no logra persuadirlo de llevar una doble vida. Luego de saborear las mieles de una pasión que lo enloquece, Abel desiste de su amor y lleva a cabo lo que considera la única solución.
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Gladys On (1943), nació en la provincia de Camaguey, Cuba. De carácter introvertido y criada en el seno de una numerosa familia, Gladys On recopiló historias escuchadas en el transcurso de su vida y las decoró con la fantasía de su imaginación para ofrecerlas con el entusiasmo que espera que sean acogidas. “Amor Distinto” es su primera novela que sale a la luz y que acompaña con uno que otro poema. En 2007 fue seleccionado su poema "Lujuria" en el Concurso Poemas Capitales, Ediciones La Mancha, España.
The Ostraka Plays - Volume Four - A LITTLE WINTER LOVE by Francis Hagan The Ostraka Plays - Volume Four - A LITTLE WINTER LOVE by Francis Hagan Jan. 21, 2012 $2.99 38873 words Sample 20%
The Fall of Basing House during the last months of the English Civil War sees a night of violence, terror and phantasm released into its ruins. The survivors of that siege scramble amid the fires and the cracking stones seeking revenge, love and the awful performance of one last Masque covered in blood and tatters.
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I have been writing on and off since I was a shy lad hiding under the bed and scribbling in an out of date diary (I think it was about my space travels). Most of my works have been either plays populated with grotesques who stumble around ruins and those odd places we forget about or epic tales of those last Roman legionaries as they falter and fall at the end of Empire. Over the last three years, I have embarked on a series of plays which I have entitled 'The Ostraka Plays' and in which I am exploring that space where the irrational and the seductive collide. I remain fascinated by a poetics which allows an imagination to populate a forgotten nook in history outside our conventions and expectations. In these plays, the audience is invited into worlds which remain provisional and insecure - and where freedom is that release from convention. The other side of my writings could not be more opposite - in these stories, the dying light of Rome flutters one last desperate time as I seek to follow the last of the Eagles down into their fates. Here, archaeological record, literary fragments, and my own invention intertwine to set a stage ripe for heroics and betrayal.