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The Final Christmas by Bem Le Hunte The Final Christmas by Bem Le Hunte July 30, 2011 Free! 3093 words Read a sample
A short story that goes with Bem Le Hunte's bestselling novel, 'The Seduction of Silence.'
Cienfuegos by Cienfuegos by KUBOA Aug. 31, 2011 Free! 3560 words Read a sample
a collection of micro-fiction by Chris Deal: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.com
The Crooked Beat by Herman Aphrodite The Crooked Beat by Herman Aphrodite Sep. 08, 2011 Free! 68856 words Read a sample
From the squalid heroin dens and live sex clubs of Bangkok to the steaming underbelly of Calcutta, The Crooked Beat takes you to places few tourists ever see. Like Trainspotting set in the jungle, this is a modern day On The Road for the chemical generation. Hang onto your passport because the trip is going to be wild.
The Stoplight by Steve Dodge The Stoplight by Steve Dodge Sep. 09, 2011 Free! 827 words Read a sample
A driver encounters a mysterious barrier to progress early one morning. A short short story.
The Mountain by Kristina Howells The Mountain by Kristina Howells Oct. 09, 2011 Free! 772 words Read a sample
Nothing could prepare for their fate as they attempted to climb the most dangerous mountain in the world.
Gardner Remembers: the lost tapes by Gardner Remembers: the lost tapes by KUBOA Oct. 29, 2011 Free! 45702 words Read a sample
a novel by Corey Mesler
The Smell of Cancer by Sunil Bhatia The Smell of Cancer by Sunil Bhatia Nov. 01, 2011 Free! 6410 words Read a sample
From the author of Diana's Ring comes a profoundly complex and deeply harrowing short story about one man's fears, regrets, and tragic impulses. Stuart Newman finds himself not feeling very well on his way to work and comes to a sudden realization that his illness may be as serious as the phobia of smell that torments him.
Ati by Scott B Robinson Ati by Scott B Robinson Nov. 17, 2011 Free! 20242 words Read a sample
An Indonesian pirate is abandoned in Bangkok where she and a Thai sculptor, plagued by a mysterious curse, try to uncover the secret of a black box. A magic realism work in the tradition of a Shakespearean romance.
The Hardest Word by Paul Samael The Hardest Word by Paul Samael Nov. 24, 2011 Free! 9757 words Read a sample
Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.
Werfrand by Jakub Skworz Werfrand by Jakub Skworz Nov. 27, 2011 Free! 46859 words Read a sample
Werfrand Stephen, wybitny reżyser, laureat Oscara, udziela ostatniego w życiu wywiadu. Jednak zamiast opowiadać o początkach kariery musi się zmierzyć z pytaniami, na które nigdy nie chciał znaleźć odpowiedzi.
Blackout by Hobie Anthony Blackout by Hobie Anthony Dec. 03, 2011 You set the price! 15013 words
Download, Blackout, a chapbook of stories about the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. This e-book includes three full-length short stories and three flash fictions related to that historic event. That heat wave set a precedent for large urban areas and how they handle heat-related disasters, a growing phenomenon as global warming increases.
hawrs by Edward Wells II hawrs by Edward Wells II Dec. 17, 2011 You set the price! 10974 words Sample 10%
this is a collection of poetry and prose. some consider this collection experimental, but the work is based in the traditions of established techniques of literature and moves beyond
Die Alte Oraon Und Der Baum qual by Ratan Lal Basu Die Alte Oraon Und Der Baum qual by Ratan Lal Basu Dec. 21, 2011 Free! 23916 words Read a sample
Dieser Roman schildert die Qualen eines alten Oraon. Er hatte nur einen Freund in dieser Welt. Es war eine alte riesige Baum. Er musste es abgeschnitten, um Geld zu verdienen und zu sparen seine arme Familie.
Enigma: Voyage of the Damned by Gerard Whittaker Enigma: Voyage of the Damned by Gerard Whittaker Sep. 29, 2010 Free! 37493 words Read a sample
Part one. In a night of terror the UK's government and armed forces are decimated by teams of saboteurs, leaving thousands dead and the country in smoking ruins. As further terrorists attack the UK she soon has only a single submarine left to engage an hostile armada. But how long can the Enigma fight knowing that England is doomed and that her maiden voyage is a one way ticket to hell?
The Questionable Tales: A Steampunk Trio by Michael Seeley The Questionable Tales: A Steampunk Trio by Michael Seeley May 22, 2011 Free! 13712 words Read a sample
Amid an alternative world of airships, cogs, and steam, the Questionable travels the globe, carrying the wealthy and powerful. Aboard the dirigible, high society gambles, relaxes, and plays. Yet, all is not peaceful. Within these Steampunk tales, morals are questioned, love is tested, and clouds float by, oblivious to human suffering.
Resurrection by Bernard Fancher Resurrection by Bernard Fancher Jan. 05, 2012 Free! 53396 words Read a sample
Stories for the living and dead.
অ-সাধারণ সুন্দর ও অনান্য গল্প by Ratan Lal Basu অ-সাধারণ সুন্দর ও অনান্য গল্প by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 09, 2012 Free! 7814 words Read a sample
A collectin of short stories in Bengali
Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 1355 words Read a sample
You come home one night, worn out by another day of hard work and not falling back into bad habits, to find the women you love has left you. What now? A short story about addictions that never quite dry out and wounds that never heal.
The Somersault by Lucy Blackwell The Somersault by Lucy Blackwell Sep. 30, 2010 You set the price! 985 words Sample 20%
One boy finds his freedom. A short story.
Bury My Heart with Aaron's God by Mark Collins Bury My Heart with Aaron's God by Mark Collins Dec. 29, 2010 Free! 3717 words Read a sample
A one act play. Meet Aaron, a man of God like no other. Unheeded and unloved by all, he speaks the word of God without trying to filter it for personal gain. This is a work of fiction based on "Numbers" 31. The intent is not to retell the Biblical story, but to bring two sharply opposing views of both God and morality into focus using anachronism.
December 25th, 16 A.D. by J.T. Ruby December 25th, 16 A.D. by J.T. Ruby June 06, 2011 Free! 2346 words Sample 20%
A humourous short story about Jesus on his 16th birthday. Not even the son of God is immune to mood swings, parental conflicts and girl troubles. Warning: this short story may offend and is not for the religiously sensitive.
Convenient Love by Asrai Devin Convenient Love by Asrai Devin March 10, 2011 Free! 5182 words Read a sample
Penny works in her father's store while she studies business part-time. She alternates between fantasizing about co-worker Shawn Moore. and planning her escape. Shawn works to support his disabled mother. He refuses to look closely at Penny because she deserves better. When Penny's grandmother has a stroke, her escape plans are postponed. Can Shawn give Penny a reason to stay?
Essence of Vienna by Ian Buchanan Essence of Vienna by Ian Buchanan June 12, 2009 Free! 942 words Read a sample
Things are done differently in Vienna. A story about Viennese "half-and-halfness".
Conformity Bullet by Made in DNA Conformity Bullet by Made in DNA April 16, 2010 You set the price! 1237 words Sample 50%
In a dystopian future, friends and foes sometimes wear the same mask.
Scholarship by Ian John Copeland Scholarship by Ian John Copeland Sep. 17, 2011 Free! 102866 words Sample 30%
The Rocks Preparatory School for Boys lived in its own world. 140 odd boys and 16 teaching staff inhabited the school, mostly isolated from the outside world not just by the boundaries but also by the society they formed for themselves. Like all communities, most conformed, but some did not. A story of friendship and loss at a 1960s boarding school.
That Which Is, That Which Was by B S Darner That Which Is, That Which Was by B S Darner Oct. 04, 2011 You set the price! 38102 words Sample 20%
A coming of age tale that looks at the degrading fragments of society.
Oil On Troubled Waters by Clare Tanner Oil On Troubled Waters by Clare Tanner Nov. 16, 2011 Free! 2956 words Read a sample
Communication becomes so hard in the teenage years. Families can fall apart over misunderstandings. If only we could all learn to listen to each other.
Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 8885 words Read a sample
Dupa o poveste adevarata. Viata bate filmul, nu-i asa?
Their Bit by Corbert Windage Their Bit by Corbert Windage July 21, 2011 Free! 31809 words Read a sample
You're never too old for a curtain call... especially on the front lines. (A FEW SAMPLE CHAPTERS OF HAROLD FLEENOR'S NOVEL "THE VALOR ROAD" FOLLOWS)
The Bell Jar Heart by Daniel Russell The Bell Jar Heart by Daniel Russell April 06, 2011 Free! 1156 words Read a sample
Flash fiction from the award nominated author of Samhane and The Collector.
Astra The Witch by Troy Kirby Astra The Witch by Troy Kirby May 03, 2011 Free! 2304 words Read a sample
Told through the eyes of an old western criminal, Astra the witch is raging havoc on a town which hates her.
Impurità by Dario Cannizzaro Impurità by Dario Cannizzaro Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 12841 words Read a sample
In una città senza nome, si svolge la storia di quattro persone che pur non conoscendosi, intrecciano le loro vite in maniera più profonda di quanto essi stessi credano e mai sapranno - vittime, ancora, del caso e del destino.
Guest Ranch by Don Hoglund Guest Ranch by Don Hoglund July 30, 2011 Free! 3484 words Read a sample
Guest Ranch is a short story about a couple visiting a Guest Ranch. They meet a trail guide who is also a storyteller who tells them a tale of the Old West. The husband is in a bad mood over a traffic fine and he is slow to become receptive.
Death Comes to Redhawk by RG Yoho Death Comes to Redhawk by RG Yoho Nov. 09, 2011 Free! 64836 words Read a sample
After 7 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Kellen Malone rode into Redhawk... and death rode with him! Clay Adkins had stolen his wife, his son and his ranch. But now that Kellen was free, he was coming back for overdue justice ... with a vengeance!
Blood of the Lamb by Stephen Cote Blood of the Lamb by Stephen Cote Dec. 23, 2011 Free! 7367 words Read a sample
In the nineteenth century, Cain is a gunfighter known as a leading cause of ghost towns. His desire for a peaceful life is impossible given his inability to remember his sordid past. Now, his friends from a Palouse tribe have begged him to right a wrong brought about by the US Cavalry. Indebted to the tribes, Cain rides to confront the Cavalry. And the demons of his past ride beside him.
The Secret in the Hidden Cave - Teacher's Guide by Debra Chapoton The Secret in the Hidden Cave - Teacher's Guide by Debra Chapoton April 12, 2011 Free! 1687 words Read a sample
This is the companion teacher's guide to The Secret in the Hidden Cave, a middle grade novel for children ages 9 - 12. The questions, discussion prompts and activities were created by the author, a 30 year veteran teacher. This teacher's guide is appropriate for use in public, private and home school settings and may be reproduced or condensed as deemed necessary.
Walk of Shame: Sordid Tales of Wall Street West by Mark Cormier Walk of Shame: Sordid Tales of Wall Street West by Mark Cormier Aug. 30, 2011 You set the price! 83790 words Sample 40%
Meet Sal Finagle. He is the "one percent." Meet his boss, La Gallina, who may or may not knocked up with Sal's baby. Meet Tiny, The Fat Man and The Snake. They are Wall Street West. See how they cheat, lie and steal. See their amoral lifestyle that includes hard drugs and lots of casual sex. See how this hedge fund plans to plunder "America." Read how they plan to dupe the "ninety nine."
La Sindone (ou O Quinto Evangelho) by C. S. Soares La Sindone (ou O Quinto Evangelho) by C. S. Soares June 11, 2009 Free! 1656 words Read a sample
Você acredita em milagres? A pergunta fora de contexto capturara minha atenção. Pensei: as palavras não conseguem mesmo esgotar uma visão que não se apresenta...
The Storm by Ted Stetson The Storm by Ted Stetson Jan. 01, 2011 Free! 1465 words Read a sample
One minute he was fishing on a calm sea, the next he was caught up in a terrifying storm.
The Will to Kill by Kelly Duncan The Will to Kill by Kelly Duncan Feb. 16, 2011 Free! 1802 words Read a sample
A honeymoon gone bad… The newlyweds, Bill and Caroline Jones are on the perfect honeymoon. Their cottage is in a secluded and romantic spot, far away from the hustle and bustle, that ensures they are not disturbed. But it also ensures that no one can hear gunshots… Revenge is truly the only answer.
What's Wrong by Jose Rodriguez What's Wrong by Jose Rodriguez April 08, 2011 Free! 4192 words Read a sample
In this short story a young man is the accidental witness to a rape, unknown to perpetrators and victim. The young man flees and needs to figure out where he stands but his moral compass has to be re-calibrated. The resetting of his true north happens on an unexpected way.
Body Recyclers by Colin Marks Body Recyclers by Colin Marks April 27, 2011 Free! 3209 words Read a sample
Josh is a successful man. Today he has the opportunity to achieve all his goals in the biggest meeting of his life. If only he didn't feel so bad and hadn't just witnessed a fatal car accident. Reminiscing over the death of his father and the role of the body recyclers, can he keep his composure together? Set in the near-future, this 3000 word short story will appeal to all.
Ultima Thule by C. A. Zraik Ultima Thule by C. A. Zraik June 29, 2011 Free! 3780 words Read a sample
Enter the Abyss at the moment of the Apocalypse. Meet the seven headed dragon. Be there as the moments count down to the end of all things. As Above, So Below... For more books by this author, visit her author page here on smashwords!
The Christmas Angel by Joe C Combs 2nd The Christmas Angel by Joe C Combs 2nd Oct. 11, 2011 Free! 1829 words Read a sample
To save her husband and infant daughter Mary must walk through a snow storm to find help.
Safe by Richard Allen Safe by Richard Allen Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 12655 words Read a sample
For many of us, we have no place where we can feel truly at home. We have no solace or haven. We cannot feel safe.
And her mother came too by Jeannie van Rompaey And her mother came too by Jeannie van Rompaey Jan. 20, 2012 Free! 6384 words Read a sample
At the funeral of her possessive mother, Anne feels free at last, but events take a strange turn. At once amusing and chilling the story explores the relationship between a daughter and her mother.
Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 4732 words Read a sample
A short story about a celebrated restoration artist who comes to the Vatican to work in the Sistine Chapel during renovations in the mid 1980s. He keeps to himself, but is soon unable to keep his secret from spiraling his life out of control as his time in the holy city goes on.
Merlin part 3 The Beginning by Suzanne Kayko -Montpetit Merlin part 3 The Beginning by Suzanne Kayko -Montpetit April 29, 2009 Free! 7476 words Read a sample
Somewhere within the The Land of Not a mysterious magic calls out to a wizard. Somewhere in a cave high a top a mountain a wizard sits and dreams of the dark powers that are approaching. Magic is the essence of all good and evil. The kingdom is at war. Merlin knows what he must do, and he awakens his magic to do so.
The Change Guy by Sheila Lee Brown The Change Guy by Sheila Lee Brown April 08, 2011 Free! 1137 words Read a sample
This is a short story about a strange old man named Jimmy Ray who walks the streets looking for coins. He has a secret no one would guess. The story has a lovely flow to it that leads you down an unexpected path.
The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers by Susan Klein The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers by Susan Klein July 16, 2011 Free! 42301 words Read a sample
When the recently widowed Mrs. Meyers wins the "Expect The Unexpected Sweepstakes," the prize of precious jewels comes with a catch: she must host a magical being for three months. Will she be able to deal with a condo association that is certain there's vermin running around the building? Can she handle her abusive boss? Most importantly, what will a gnome think of Chicago style deep-dish pizza?