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Slab City Blues: A Song for Madame Choi by Anthony Ryan Slab City Blues: A Song for Madame Choi by Anthony Ryan May 15, 2011 Free! 8983 words Read a sample
Welcome to the Slab. A vast orbiting slum where rats grow big and sweat falls in rain. In the sequel to Slab City Blues, an old enemy embroils recently widowed Inspector Alex McLeod in the hunt for a kidnapped girl. With no leads he finds himself reluctantly seeking help from drug dealer and fellow war veteran Madame Choi. But can he really trust her?
The Queen's Mirror by James D. Macdonald The Queen's Mirror by James D. Macdonald April 08, 2011 Free! 3160 words Read a sample
Sometimes it's more than just a fairy-tale. A haunting short story from the award-winning and best-selling team of Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald.
Raven's Call by Patty Jansen Raven's Call by Patty Jansen June 18, 2011 Free! 7673 words Read a sample
A short story. The evil magician royal family were killed years ago, but one, a baby, may have survived. Crown princess Larisia needs to find this child.
My Angie (FREE) by Lorena Covrett My Angie (FREE) by Lorena Covrett Dec. 26, 2011 Free! 1703 words Read a sample
A story about the bond between human and pet.
You Dirty Rat by Adam Tervort You Dirty Rat by Adam Tervort Sep. 15, 2011 Free! 3478 words Read a sample
Laoshu can tell you the true story, for he was there. You see, the story of the Chinese Zodiac is not what we have been told, and Laoshu is here to set the record straight with wit and keen insight into all things Chinese. This short story comes from The Zodiac Schmodiac Story Cycle, 1st Course: Kung Pao Flavored Short Stories by Adam Tervort and is free for download.
Lies Truth, Truth Lies by Uc Amalu Jr Lies Truth, Truth Lies by Uc Amalu Jr Dec. 27, 2011 Free! 23756 words Read a sample
A new house, old secrets, and a killer on the loose. Kristin Maddow gets entangled in a web of thrilling events when the owners of her new house seemed to be targets of murderer's past killing. The truth lies hidden.
I am a legend that is feared by Mr Grimez I am a legend that is feared by Mr Grimez July 20, 2011 Free! 558 words Read a sample
The first poem from Mr Grimez collection of poetry detailing the life and times of the wonderful Mr Grimez. Go on tuck in, this is poetry as you have never read before.
An Inconvenient Terrorist by Stephen R Bailey An Inconvenient Terrorist by Stephen R Bailey Nov. 01, 2009 Free! 62363 words Read a sample
The arrest of a kebab shop owner, Yoosuf Ahmet, after an altercation with drunken youths, leads to a charge of terrorism, incarceration, and ultimate release thanks to a computer club, a group of disaffected gays and a growing uncertainty of political due process.
Garrison (a military fantasy novelette) by Nigel Edwards Garrison (a military fantasy novelette) by Nigel Edwards July 20, 2011 Free! 12967 words Read a sample
Starship Troopers meets archers and spider-cavalry in this military fantasy from Greyhart Press, written by an author who served in the Armed Forces.
Shaken and Stirred by Sable Jordan Shaken and Stirred by Sable Jordan June 18, 2011 Free! 13805 words Read a sample
Secret agent Kizzie Baldwin has a mission with a simple objective: Steal a formula while attending the festivities on the villainous Xander Duquesne's luxury yacht. There's just one problem—she has no idea it's a BDSM party. *The story first appeared as a short in the free anthology Summer Heat. It is presented here in its entirety.
Hard Times Through Prison Bars by David Pillatos Hard Times Through Prison Bars by David Pillatos May 16, 2011 Free! 1783 words Read a sample
While I would never really kill myself, I have come close a number of times in my life. These poems were all written in the first five years of my incarceration, before I cam to Christ, with the exception of “I’m Alone”, which was written when my fiancée left me.
Half a Century Alone by Nobo13 Half a Century Alone by Nobo13 Dec. 27, 2011 Free! 2951 words Read a sample
Fifty short stories, each told in 50 words, to last your lifetime.
Raisinheart by Tom Lichtenberg Raisinheart by Tom Lichtenberg April 28, 2010 Free! 16640 words Read a sample
Three stories of a lonely youth. Jimmy Kruzel's bad luck is that his worst enemies are always his best friends, or is it the other way around, and that sometimes his darkest hours seem to come right after the dawn. In tales more bitter than sweet, Jimmy finds that you can attract more flies with honey than you can with vinegar, but really, who wants to attract flies anyway?
Die, Santa, Die by Ruth Pettite Die, Santa, Die by Ruth Pettite May 16, 2011 Free! 2220 words Read a sample
The world of Christmas is relayed in a different perspective - alcohol and teens.
Vienna 1934: Betrayal at the Ballplatz by Paul A. Myers Vienna 1934: Betrayal at the Ballplatz by Paul A. Myers April 29, 2010 You set the price! 82126 words Sample 20%
German-backed Nazis move to overthrow Chancellor Dollfuss’s fascist government and deliver Austria to Hitler’s Reich. Foreign correspondent Geoffrey Ashbrook returns to Vienna to write dispatches for his London paper and secret reports for the British cabinet. But Ashbrook has a second secret mission: to find out why his fiancée Anna Marie Linden has mysteriously broken off their engagement.
Underground by Soyeon Park Underground by Soyeon Park Aug. 18, 2011 Free! 5459 words Read a sample
Seoul is a city where hundreds years of history is buried. Now the secret place reveals.  A rich old man is obsessed with a crappy rundown house. Min is living in and protecting it because the house is only place his autism sister knows. Min discover why the old man wants his place.
The Game by Michael McDonald The Game by Michael McDonald Oct. 13, 2011 Free! 4210 words Read a sample
A hapless geek finds himself on the beta program for a revolutionary operating system - in a Faustian deal that grants him the perfect job and perfect life in exchange for simply giving his blessing to the program. As with most things that come so easy, he found this life less than fulfilling, and watches in horror as the program he endorsed rains chaos down on the world.
Today, I Told a Lie (a short story) by Michael Crane Today, I Told a Lie (a short story) by Michael Crane Aug. 17, 2010 Free! 3313 words Read a sample
Kody is a kid who really doesn't mind playing by himself at Recess, no matter how odd it may look. One of his friends invites him to play softball with him and some of the older kids, although Kody isn't too thrilled with the idea. He thinks the whole thing will end up being a disaster, and unfortunately, he's right. RATING: PG-13 for some crude and strong language.
Sha-e-Fa by Heather Wielding Sha-e-Fa by Heather Wielding April 10, 2011 You set the price! 70961 words
Fairytales are not yet extinct. Somewhere, behind many Portals, dragons still fly, and an ancient treasure is raised to see sunlight once more. Join two young brothers on their quest to free the Universe from the touch of darkness.
Meeting with Fate by James MacArthur Meeting with Fate by James MacArthur Sep. 16, 2011 Free! 1807 words Read a sample
A short story about one young woman and her budding online romance with a mystery man, is everything as it seems? Contains some strong violence.
SAY YOU LOVE ME by Dora Okeyo SAY YOU LOVE ME by Dora Okeyo Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 10372 words Read a sample
If you are married and are caught cheating...what would you do? It seems easy to simply sign a divorce paper, or serve them to someone-but what if a huge part of you still wants to stay, what then? Beryl goes through the same with Mark. 'Say you love me' is a story about love, hopes and dreams and how at times reality hurts more than it should.
Pride of the Traveller by Bryce Beattie Pride of the Traveller by Bryce Beattie Aug. 17, 2010 Free! 4930 words Read a sample
A travelling swordsman gets in over his head when he challenges a local authority. It's a short story of about 4700 words. If you like the old sword and sorcery pulps (like Conan, Solomon Kane, etc.) this should be right up your alley.
Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson by R.E.D. McNabb Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson by R.E.D. McNabb May 16, 2011 Free! 1227 words Read a sample
The mirror opposite of his more famous counterpart, Barry escapes the magical world to experience the wonders of ours. In Barry Rotter and The Golf Lesson, Barry provides a new and hilarious perspective on the game of golf.
Kočkou proti své vůli by Michal Kasík Kočkou proti své vůli by Michal Kasík May 02, 2010 Free! 77749 words Read a sample
Umějí kočky mluvit? Umějí procházet mezi světy? Nevykašlou se na své lidi při konci světa? To vše se dozvíte v knize, kde se nešetří municí a krev teče proudem. V knize, kde bílá magie bojuje proti černé, kyborgové používají protiletecké kulomety a draci bojují po boku lidí. V knize o lásce a přátelství, o zlu a nenávisti. Bude Zlo poraženo?
Lost Tales of Power: Volume One: The Enemy of an Enemy by Vincent Trigili Lost Tales of Power: Volume One: The Enemy of an Enemy by Vincent Trigili Nov. 13, 2010 Free! 86118 words Read a sample
Everything seemed to be going Vydor’s way, until the Dragon Claw was sent on a rather unusual assignment to investigate a minor incident deep within the Empire’s space. That would send Vydor down a path filled with fantastically powerful enemies and extraordinary friends that would obliterate everything he ever understood to be true and threaten the very foundations of the Empire itself.
The Giant King’s Disastrous and Incredible Crop by K Kishmot The Giant King’s Disastrous and Incredible Crop by K Kishmot March 03, 2011 Free! 6002 words Read a sample
a fantasy about tyranny, avarice and drug addiction. gnomes, giants and humans co-exist on the same planet.Intrepid gnomes open the channels of communication but disaster awaits when the king of the giants, to his horror and inadvertantly, grows an incredibly addictive crop... akin to elements of the latter-day cocaine wars the drug and sex exploitation that results is tackleed by heroine Egana.
The Ossuary by Charles Sarlanis The Ossuary by Charles Sarlanis Oct. 14, 2011 Free! 6187 words Read a sample
Wondering what happens when your lights go out? Here's what.
Once Upon a Lightyear by Robert Moons Once Upon a Lightyear by Robert Moons Dec. 04, 2011 Free! 1271 words Read a sample
A Short Alien Bedtime Story. An alien father reads a bedtime story to his son.
Blues Bar Valentine by Valerie Gaumont Blues Bar Valentine by Valerie Gaumont Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 1086 words Read a sample
This is a short story of a woman who can not be with the one she loves.
Kingfisher Days by Louise Armstrong Kingfisher Days by Louise Armstrong Aug. 19, 2011 Free! 29223 words Read a sample
Sweet Romantic Adventure I don't want to tell you exactly what happens on this roller coaster voyage - I'm not sure you'd believe it and it's more fun if you go along for the ride. Come on, join the fun! Remember, Kingfisher Days is free!! Download it now.
Changelings & Other Stories by Leah Cypess Changelings & Other Stories by Leah Cypess Dec. 04, 2011 Free! 23902 words Read a sample
7 Tales of Magic & Danger: Seven previously-published fantasy stories by Leah Cypess, author of Mistwood and Nightspell.
The Pillow Killer by Gillian Turner The Pillow Killer by Gillian Turner Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 1137 words Read a sample
What does a pillow, a teddy bear and a mother have in common? Joshua finds out, as he attempts to cure them of whatever evil inhabits them.
Cashier World by Tom Lichtenberg Cashier World by Tom Lichtenberg Nov. 15, 2009 Free! 39981 words Read a sample
A collection of stories, including the Legend of the Wandering Cashier, the roadside diner Angel of Death, the classic tale of the Bathroom on the Bus, and featuring private eye Dawn Debris in the Land of Many Things
The Wolf Man's Legacy by Lani Aames The Wolf Man's Legacy by Lani Aames Nov. 15, 2010 Free! 4816 words Read a sample
A special book turns up on the doorstep of bookstore clerk Sue Talbot. With the book come dreams that Sue can't explain, but reach deep into her heart and soul. Dylan Hunter is a werewolf on the trail of a certain book. When he realizes who has possession of it, Dylan knows he can't use force to get it back. Invading Sue's dreams is the surest way of revealing her legacy.
Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 205 by Robert Decoteau Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 205 by Robert Decoteau Sep. 17, 2011 Free! 13264 words Sample 20%
Theodore Granger believes he’s cursed. He’s spent the last ten years locked away. But today is his day, the day he is to venture out into the world again. There is only one simple task on his agenda: walk one block, cross the street, and have a cup of coffee . The only problem is, he chose the wrong day. Enjoy this short story based in the world of my novel Don of the Living Dead.
After Dark by Bryan Lee After Dark by Bryan Lee Nov. 16, 2009 Free! 3062 words Read a sample
What if the neighborhood vigilante were a werewolf?
Magnum Tales ~ O is for Oral by J.M. Hadley Magnum Tales ~ O is for Oral by J.M. Hadley May 18, 2011 Free! 2289 words Read a sample
Abby and Brian go out to a club with some friends, and the evening ends like none of them expected.
Snow Precautions For Your Safety by Erin Ritch Snow Precautions For Your Safety by Erin Ritch June 20, 2011 Free! 2497 words Read a sample
To any passerby, this sleepy town is one of many. Nestled in a quiet place with a quiet name, it's a flash in a huge forest of flickering light. When a young girl moves there amidst a circumstance of ghosts and curses, she attempts to find normalcy in a very obscure world. Instead, she will discover that maybe she fits in after all. Short Story, Approx. 2,500 words
The Haunted House of Thomas Creek by Darla Luke The Haunted House of Thomas Creek by Darla Luke Sep. 17, 2011 You set the price! 7688 words Sample 10%
Before the Thomas Creek mansion is just a pile of pick-up-sticks, Leanne Robson returns to her small-minded home town to prove that something happened in that house years ago. Owner Byron Thomas shows up, determined to stop Leanne from proving the ghost exists. But they both get more than they bargained for when they uncover a mystery 45 years in the making.
The Valkyrie Project: Chapter 2: Hansel by Nels Wadycki The Valkyrie Project: Chapter 2: Hansel by Nels Wadycki Jan. 14, 2011 Free! 10368 words Read a sample
Ana and two other members of the Valkyrie Project must locate a Senator's kidnapped son, who reminds Ana of her own kidnapped brother.
Urban Exploration & The Curse of Chillingham Castle by Pete Rossi Urban Exploration & The Curse of Chillingham Castle by Pete Rossi Sep. 17, 2011 Free! 16002 words Read a sample
Two short stories. Urban Exploration. An abandoned Victorian mental asylum, derelict for decades, sits in the middle of the English countryside. Three people set out to explore. The Curse of Chillingham Castle. Over from America on their first European holiday, tourists Mark and Susie take a detour to one of England's most haunted castles. 15000 words approx.
One by Sollai Rhys One by Sollai Rhys May 09, 2010 Free! 22981 words Read a sample
Sollai's first collection of writings, has come on the back of fiery youth, armed with passion, conviction and humour. His writing holds the energy of a great imagination and the inspiration from his many traveling experiences. Sollai Rhys was born in 1988 in Australia, to artist parents who moved abode regularly, and traveled constantly. A country boy, he left home when he was 17 to complete his
Planned Chance by Robert Webb Planned Chance by Robert Webb Oct. 15, 2011 Free! 22406 words Read a sample
Tom and Alyse get pulled into an international mystery after a chance meeting in Germany.
The Guardians: Path to Vengeance by W. H. Cann The Guardians: Path to Vengeance by W. H. Cann Jan. 22, 2012 Free! 132322 words Read a sample
Following the killing of his fiancée Grogaan spearheads a campaign against the Krelathans to fulfil his vow of vengeance. An unexpected encounter with a Senator’s daughter leads to romance, which impacts positively on his emotional condition. His unique piloting skills and dreams are attributed to his ancestry and gift of magic that ultimately lead to his outstanding performance as a pilot.
Stacy and Harold in College by Ernest Winchester Stacy and Harold in College by Ernest Winchester March 05, 2011 Free! 5749 words Read a sample
Venture back half a dozen years to Harold and Stacy’s first encounter in her dorm room, where Harold discovers that the freshman is far from fresh. Can he possibly match the libido of this hot brunette two years his junior?
Murder In Ogunquit by Robert Chapin Murder In Ogunquit by Robert Chapin July 22, 2011 Free! 42959 words Read a sample
Ogunquit, Maine; "A Beautiful Place By The Sea" explodes from 1200 to 64,000 residents as the largest casino in the world! Richmond Rand an identical twin - former Marine sniper and two accomplices target highly paid CEO's, switches identity with his brother who has no idea of the plot. Richmond wins 17 million. When the accomplices are found dead in their motel room all signs point to Richmond.
Stormbound: Seduced by the Neighbors by Kirsten McCurran Stormbound: Seduced by the Neighbors by Kirsten McCurran Sep. 17, 2011 Free! 5917 words Read a sample
New divorcee Connie takes shelter from a massive hurricane with the neighbors, an attractive young couple. When the lights go out, the heat goes up!
Incubus by Incubus by ladydelight Oct. 15, 2011 Free! 5268 words Read a sample
Two dark short erotic tales of passion and demons, (Warning some may find this story to be too intense)
The Disconnectionist by James S. Hudson The Disconnectionist by James S. Hudson Jan. 16, 2011 Free! 73488 words Read a sample
Cade, a young warrior-priest, takes a wild, post-apocalyptic road-trip through the ruins of our modern world, and a journey from naive idealism into the deeper complexities of love and morality. A band of companions joins him, and their growing intimacy make the powers of Cade's military-grade brain implant more unpredictable and dangerous, and their enemies even more determined to hunt them down
RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: A láthatatlan légió by Kindlebook Hungary RejtÅ‘ JenÅ‘: A láthatatlan légió by Kindlebook Hungary Jan. 16, 2011 Free! 44619 words Read a sample
"Nem a fölényeskedőknek van igazuk, akik a Láthatatlan Légióra éppúgy legyintenek, mintha a Mikulásról lenne szó. Rosszul teszik, ha legyintenek, mert a Láthatatlan Légió igenis valósággal létezett. Az egyetlen szellemhistória korunkban, amelyről akták, jelentések, sőt fotók is készültek." Free Version Elektronikus formában kiadja: Kindlebook Hungary / MEK