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King of Dragons, King of Men: A Short Prequel by Emily Veinglory King of Dragons, King of Men: A Short Prequel by Emily Veinglory Jan. 31, 2011 Free! 3168 words Read a sample
This is a prequel story depicting events that occur immediately before the events of the fantasy GLBT novel 'King of Dragons, King of Men' (Samhain Publishing).
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Emily is a writer of erotic romance, dark fantasy and gay fiction. She is also an illustrator, crafter, blogger, poet, reviewer, adventuress and general purpose smart ass.
In Constant Contact by Tom Lichtenberg In Constant Contact by Tom Lichtenberg July 31, 2011 Free! 22657 words Read a sample
The good folks at World Weary Avengers are at it again. They have a device that keeps you in continual contact with a "professional friend", guaranteed to always be there, whenever you need them, to be whatever you need them to be. Now it's up to Kandhi Clarke and her team to make sure if does what it's supposed to, and not what it's not, before this latest tech-astrophe is let loose on the world
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I write books across a lot of different genres and styles. I've got some sci-fi, some mystery, some satire, some young adult, a little kids' book, and some just plain old-fashioned stories. Most are short and easy to read, are sometimes funny and often feature unexpected endings. Some of my books are related to each other, sharing characters, locales and plots. Snapdragon Alley, Freak City and Dragon Town comprise "The Dragon City Trilogy" The "All Geeked Up" collection includes World Weary Avengers, Ledman Pickup, and In Constant Contact "The Secret Trilogy" is 'Chaos Fiction' and includes Squatter with a Lexus, Secret Sidewalk, and Hidden Highway "Rays and Nights" is a collection of cross-genre stories that share certain characters, and includes the faux-horror Zombie Nights, the sci-fi Death Ray Butterfly and the coming-of age stories of Raisinheart Fissure Monroe features the intrepid private eye, Dawn Debris. Missy Tonight follows Orange Car with Stripes in these stories of Atheist Comic Sci-Fi Pulp Fiction. Golden is a screenplay based on Time Zone. Jimmyland is a screenplay based on Phantom of the Mall. Inspector Mole pops up all over the place. If you like one, chances are you'll like another, and if you don't, well, thanks for giving it a try!
Skins (flash fiction mini collection) by Jess C Scott Skins (flash fiction mini collection) by Jess C Scott Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 6555 words Read a sample
Summary: A 5000-word mini collection for animal lovers by author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott. She will work at developing more stories with the subject of "animal rights" in mind. * * * Genre: Flash Fiction | 5,000 words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
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Jess is a full-time author/artist/non-conformist. She works in a diverse range of genres such as urban fantasy, erotic (not pornographic) fiction, young adult fiction, poetry, and cyberpunk. As a writer, Jess focuses on style and substance over short-term success with current fads and marketing hype. Visit her website for free samples and more! WEBSITE: http://www.jessINK.com MEDIA: http://www.jessINK.com/media.htm DISCLAIMER: http://www.jessINK.com/porn_vs_erotica.htm + + + FB: www.facebook.com/jessINKbooks TWITTER: www.twitter.com/jesscscott
Facebook's Lost Love by Ron Shillingford Facebook's Lost Love by Ron Shillingford Dec. 12, 2011 Free! 3063 words Sample 20%
Melanie has the perfect millionaire’s life in Miami luxury. Her husband seems the ideal spouse. But his character flaws and Melanie rekindling a friendship with a former boyfriend leads to dramatic consequences.
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The only subject I was any good at during my childhood was English, so becoming a world renowned novelist was the supreme fantasy along with achieving the typical sporty ones concerning World Cup football matches and world title boxing fights. I've always had a profound love of the written word, whether creating, reading or analyzing. It's lead to an exciting career in journalism and three well received published books have come along the way: No Glove No Love (boxing novel), The Elite Forces Handbook of Unarmed Combat (martial arts) and From Prison to the Premiership (ghostwritten autobiography). The next phase is writing ebooks which I am grateful to Smashwords for providing the opportunity to do.Judging by the intinial reaction to my work, I may have finally found my niche! For feedback, please contact me on: shillbox@hotmail.com or on facebook: Ronnie Shillingford
No More Nightmares by Clark Merchant No More Nightmares by Clark Merchant Feb. 01, 2011 Free! 562 words Read a sample
Sometimes when a child has a nightmare, its spirit escapes to linger. Have too many nightmares and they fester and manifest into terrible things. In many cases it becomes the child’s worst nightmare. In some, well let’s see...
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Tea drinker, adventurer, writer, walker and dreamer.
Just Shut Up! by Rick Barry Just Shut Up! by Rick Barry Dec. 12, 2011 Free! 776 words Read a sample
Always wanting her, he is surprised at how much she wants and controls him.
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Rick Barry is a self-taught writer. Living in the southern United States, he has been writing for just under five years.
Droom In Een Regenachtige Dag by Ratan Lal Basu Droom In Een Regenachtige Dag by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 06, 2012 Free! 7033 words Read a sample
Een revolutionair was vrijgelaten uit de gevangenis. Hij vond alles veranderd. Zijn droom was verbrijzeld.
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
The Quilt by Wendy Brumback The Quilt by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008 You set the price! 1305 words Sample 25%
A story of love lost and the souls way of holding on. When we have no choice in the matters of the heart we find ourselves picking something up in hope that things will change. That we can change the future, uncontroled by the bad moments of our past.
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Born and rasied in Colorado, I love a wide variety of things. I write in several different genres and am working to complete a novel and making plans to start another. I received my BA in Crative Writing in May 2011. In my spare time I enjoy reading, studying my religon, crocheting, quilting, traveling (when I have the money)and entering clothing designs for their contests at Chicstar.com.
The Sunflower That Roared by Michelle de Villiers The Sunflower That Roared by Michelle de Villiers June 19, 2010 Free! 985 words Read a sample
Sarah has a very sunny nature. That is why her mother calls her her little sunflower. But even sunflowers get grumpy when no one listens to them... A picture book to read with your 3-5 year old, especially if you like sunflowers.
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I am first and foremost a reader. I love languages: each language opens another door. I enjoy writing children's stories, especially picture books. I also paint and sculpt.
Perceptions by Angela Verdenius Perceptions by Angela Verdenius Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 5280 words Read a sample
The Hunk-O-Spunk living next door to Tess is a perfect specimen of manhood. What could he possibly see in her when he has the world at his feet?
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I live in Australia, where I am happily ruled by my cats. When not working as a nurse, or procrastinating and sneaking peeks at books, I can usually be found at my trusty computer…procrastinating by playing on the internet…
Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 660 words Read a sample
Jane Hughes is having a bad night, and she is faced with a big decision; fight or flight? This is an extremely short story that I am offering for free only for you, the readers, enjoyment.
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Charity Parkerson was born in Tennessee where she still lives with her husband and two sons. She is an award winning author of 5 books, including the International Bestseller "Wicked Sinners" She is a Goodreads author, Library Thing author, a member of long and short romance review, an author/member of Paranormal Romance Guild, and a member of Independent authors and writers. You can like her at Facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson. Be sure to visit her at www.charityparkerson.com
Chaos Read #1 by Brian Williams Chaos Read #1 by Brian Williams Aug. 30, 2011 Free! 8579 words Read a sample
Every beginning has a lot of chaos, And the chaos never fully goes away, That is the terror and joy life offers, Jump on for the first story in this bimonthly short story series. This first issue is a FREE standalone story with future issues in the Chaos Read series going the Pay What You Want method.
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Just a writer sometimes called Billy.
Roscoe and the Christmas Gift by Gloria Fifield Roscoe and the Christmas Gift by Gloria Fifield Dec. 12, 2011 Free! 1820 words Read a sample
A short story, one of the Roscoe tales, that tells the Christmas story in a unique way.
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Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 Free! 97 words Read a sample
This is a very short poem, so I feel any lengthy description would really be counter productive. I wrote it for a friend, not myself, but I have found that it has the propensity to make me feel better as well. I hope it can brighten your day.
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I am serene. I am unclean. I am obscene - at times. I am in a dream. I am living by my own means. I am unseem...ly.
Bellatrix: Swords of Chaos, Book One by Alex Cannon Bellatrix: Swords of Chaos, Book One by Alex Cannon April 24, 2011 Free! 112908 words Read a sample
Range is the secret keeper of Bellatrix, a god-crafted sword of immeasurable power. He is the Sword’s steward, and charged to protect it from those who would use it for evil. He cannot employ the power of the Sword lest he awaken the mad god who created it.
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I write fantasy and some science fiction. I like stories that are big in scope and epic in theme.
The Girl With No Name by Suzanne Readsmith The Girl With No Name by Suzanne Readsmith Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 3244 words Read a sample
Have you ever wondered what love is? Some people think that they already know. They feel they are in love, perhaps. Suddenly by chance they get a glimpse of what it is for real! If your life is already mapped out, what can a person do?
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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.
A Diamond in Afghanistan by Sean McCartney A Diamond in Afghanistan by Sean McCartney Sep. 23, 2010 Free! 3565 words Read a sample
Diamond Jack Reed is the most famous treasure hunters in the world. Now the world's only super power needs his help. Meet the inspiration behind The Treasure Hunters Club and a main character in the recently released novel Secrets of the Magical Medallions in this stand alone short story.
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Sean Paul McCartney (He’s not related to the Beatle) was born in 1971. He graduated from Alfred University in upstate New York with a Bachelor’s in Communications in 1993. From there he played two exciting season traveling around the world with the Washington Generals playing against the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. In 1996 Sean earned his Masters in Education and embarked on a career as a teacher. He is employed by Plain Local Schools in Canton, OH. The first book in the series The Treasure Hunters Club: Secrets of the Magical Medallions introduces the four teens Tommy Reed, Jackson Miller, Shannon McDougal and Chris Henderson. The series is a cross between The Hardy Boys and Indiana Jones with a touch of National Treasure.
Morgan and the Millipede by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day Morgan and the Millipede by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day April 24, 2011 You set the price! 11177 words Sample 10%
Ever since he lost his leg to cancer young Morgan has lived a lonely life, ignored by his classmates, absorbed by his scientific studies of millipedes and with a cat named Ginger his only friend. But when a strange accident in the laboratory results in Morgan meeting an extraordinary millipede named Limpy, it appears that he has a new friend. However, things are not as they first seem.
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Write-a-Book-in-a-Day is an annual event run by The Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers Centre to stimulate writing, to write children's books for children's hospital libraries and to raise money for equipment in children's hospitals. You form a team to write your book and must write, edit, illustrate and bind your book in 12 hours between 8.00am and 8.00pm based on the characters, setting and issue you are sent just before you start. It is wonderful fun, amazing to read the books that people write, and supporting a good cause.
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."
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Mark Cormier lives and works in San Francisco, CA.
The Jack Devereaux Show by Bernie Quayle The Jack Devereaux Show by Bernie Quayle Jan. 04, 2009 You set the price! 88196 words Sample 50%
Radio talk-show host Jack Devereaux is cracking up. His life is a series what he calls God-tricks which begin to unravel by way of cassette recordings for his psychoanalyst. The tapes reflect on the events that led to him being fired. There is everything from the esoteric to the downright raunchy, murder and money laundering in the life and programme of Jack Devereaux.
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Bernie has over 40 years experience in broadcasting, eleven of those years in America. Drawing upon his vast and varied experiences in radio, Bernie created the character Jack Devereaux, to live out those experience in a fictional setting. The book is set in the nineties, during the Clinton administration.
Heller by JD Nixon Heller by JD Nixon May 30, 2011 Free! 104468 words Read a sample
Tilly Chalmers loves her new job, but what is she to make of her dangerously attractive, but secretive, new boss Heller? Or the strange group of people that live with him? And could he really be a cold-blooded killer? After two hazardous first assignments and with a ruthless competitor on the scene, Tilly must decide if she has what it takes to survive the rough world of security work.
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I live in beautiful Queensland in Australia. I started writing in 2009 because I wanted to do something creative and haven't stopped since! I have two series of books: The Heller series (first book Heller) features the frequently outlandish adventures of security officer Tilly Chalmers and her complicated relationship with her beautiful, mysterious and intense boss Heller. The Little Town series (first book Blood Ties) features police officer Tess Fuller and her struggle to survive a long-standing vendetta with the feral Bycraft family and at the same time manage the tense relationship between her new partner, Finn Maguire, and her boyfriend, Jake Bycraft. My author dream is to one day write a short story (which for me will probably be about 50,000 words!) where Tilly & Heller meet Tess & Finn. What a story that would be! Maybe over the end-of-year break??? I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoyed writing them! I'd love to hear your feedback, so why not email me at: jdn.author@gmail.com
Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Jan. 15, 2009 Free! 65214 words Read a sample
A story about the twilight of the Western world. Depicted in the years between 1997 and the turn of the millenium, it follows Larry Davis, an opressed theatre usher. Through anecdotal events of himself and his friends the end our way of life is traced out. The downfall in our society doesn't come in a massive lunge, but in little faltering steps.
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The Children in the Eighth Asylum (Exclusive Preview) by Ira Blake The Children in the Eighth Asylum (Exclusive Preview) by Ira Blake July 03, 2011 Free! 5099 words Read a sample
Thirty-year-old Trent Levine has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He takes his doctor's suggestion to join a support group, to help him cope with his illness. There...he meets Mason Reeves-a man who offers Trent a way to end his suffering...forever. Enter the disturbing world of Ira Blake-where prayers are not answered...and where those who have been abandoned by God are now embraced by another.
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Ira Blake is a full-time writer who is a native of California. He currently lives in Decatur, Georgia. The Children in the Eighth Asylum is Ira's debut novel.
Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 4025 words Sample 20%
POETRY AND PROSE BY OLIVER BATEMAN, MARIT ERICSON, DAVID GREENSPAN, MEGHAN LAMB, ROB MACDONALD, EMILY O’NEILL, LAM PHAM, MICHELLE REALE, DANIEL ROMO, DAVID TOMALOFF, AND MEREDITH WEIERS.
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NAP is an online magazine of the short and in-between.
The Battle: Origins of Snow by Grade 4 IS Berne The Battle: Origins of Snow by Grade 4 IS Berne Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 383 words Read a sample
Ever wonder where snow really came from. This legend will tell you the real story
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That One Night in Vegas by Brindle Chase That One Night in Vegas by Brindle Chase June 22, 2010 Free! 3978 words Read a sample
A couple on vacation in Vegas learn firsthand about the catch phrase "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
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The world is a lonely place without romance. It took me too many years to figure that out, but now that I have, I hope to infect others with its splendor. I’ve always loved the paranormal -- vampires, demons, angels, were-creatures and more. I also love a spicy tale and writing stories that are both has been the greatest adventure -- beyond parenthood and marriage -- that I have ever embarked upon. Sharing it with you makes it all the greater. Join my adventure at www.forlogn-hope.net
Sheillene: Choosing Fate by Wil Ogden Sheillene: Choosing Fate by Wil Ogden Oct. 25, 2011 Free! 13296 words Read a sample
Sheillene, a champion tournament archer, is setting out on her own for the first time and discovers she has other options than the life of an exhibition performer. Follow her as she learns the ups and downs of bounty-hunting and the trade of the bard. Faced with the choice, which profession will she ultimately choose?
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Wil Ogden (sometimes begrudgingly 'Will' but never 'Bill') was born in 1969 in Baltimore MD. He attended grade schools up and down the east coast, spending the last of those years in Lionville, Pennsylvania. In the early 1990's he moved to Nebraska and has lived there ever since, though at times since then he has also maintained residences in New Orleans (LA), Denver (CO), St. Louis(MO), Des Moines (IA), Fort Worth (TX) and Raleigh (NC). He was destined to be a wastrel but thwarted fate. During his second junior year in high school he discovered he had a muse and a talent for writing. Despite taking almost a decade to complete a bachelor's degree (He changed majors eleven times) he managed to grow up. Along the way he worked as a blacksmith, a record store manager, a candy store manager, too many years in food service, a four year stint in the USAF, and finally settled down into Information Technology, which he uses to pay the bills and support his family of himself, his wife, two sons, a daughter, a dog, three cats, three chickens, a snake and two parakeets. He has several published Short Stories in various publications with more always on the way. He also has one novel published, again with several more on the way. He also uses the Pen Name, 'Pantros'.
Zombies! Episode 1: Shawn of the Dead by Ivan Turner Zombies! Episode 1: Shawn of the Dead by Ivan Turner Sep. 25, 2010 Free! 14069 words Read a sample
Is the apocalypse a world wide event or is it something that happens privately to the individual? Shawn of the Dead is the first of a series of episodes that focuses on the more personal aspects of people as they face their regular lives against the backdrop of a zombie infection.
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I was born and raised in New York City. I graduated from New York University with a degree in Computer Science and went on to do some programming for about 2 years. Later on I left programming to buy a comic book and gaming store. After a few years of that, I changed careers again. Now I teach math and computer science in a New York City high school. I am married with 2 children. Writing and gaming (the face to face kind) are my first loves. In addition to my books, I've written a tabletop miniatures adventure game. The rules can be downloaded for free at my web site.
A Pond in the Middle of Nowhere by Bernard Fancher A Pond in the Middle of Nowhere by Bernard Fancher April 25, 2011 Free! 1066 words Read a sample
Years later, a young woman and man meet again, unexpectedly, a reunion that seems somehow fated. (This selection is also available in: The Empty House, assorted stories)
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I live on a small and mostly defunct farm in western New York, where the events of a typical day include writing and walking my dogs--items not necessarily listed in order of priority. (At least not from the dogs' point of view.)
Adventure Arc the First: Entity of Ascendancy by Zürthüryx Qosdarlu Adventure Arc the First: Entity of Ascendancy by Zürthüryx Qosdarlu Aug. 01, 2011 Free! 71257 words Sample 15%
What’s the most invaluable thing in the world? Freedom. This is the principle that they all believe in. Now external elements have decided to stand against them and this principle. These are what began their journey but hopefully it’s them who’ll end it. Not to mention that internal elements along the way have decided to do this as well. Free for a limited time only!
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Just read our book. It'll tell you everything that you need to know about us for now.
Mirrim Dawn by Amos T. Fairchild Mirrim Dawn by Amos T. Fairchild Aug. 01, 2011 Free! 104794 words Read a sample
Her world had been settled and long forgotten by the Federation, Dawn born to a time of peace and harmony under the gods. Now demons in the form of men have fallen from the heavens, life as she has known it forever lost to her. As a young woman she is left to survive as she can, discover the truth of her existence, and one day free her world of the tyrannical rule of its new masters.
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Amos T. Fairchild is a farmer, writer, dog collector and destroyer of worlds too numerous to mention who is currently based in blissful and often cyclone ravaged northern Queensland, Australia. Born in April 1962 and author of several novels and short stories, he is currently documenting several significant events in a number of parallel dimensions over a period of some seventy-three million standard years and releasing the details in an ebook format of your choice. Email: tim@bcs4me.com
Mother Dearest by Michael Wright Mother Dearest by Michael Wright Sep. 27, 2011 Free! 18466 words Read a sample
Tom Morrison has just lost his fiance, and then his mother grows incredibly sick. In caring for his mother and missing Trisha, he finds more about his mother than he cared to ever know...a dark and terrible secret. A story of a mother's love gone wrong.
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I'm Michael Wright and I live in Alabama and have been writing since my mid-teen years. I enjoy playing guitar, reading, writing, coffee, sushi, Christian theology and a good story. Feel free to contact at http://www.madefree.blogspot.com
A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt Jan. 28, 2009 Free! 4029 words Read a sample
Did you ever wonder what started the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues? Check out this naughty version of Romeo and Juliet - you’ll be surprised and delighted by this twisted Bard’s tale!
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Selena Kitt is a bestselling and award-winning author of erotic fiction. She is one of the highest selling erotic writers in the business. With half a million ebooks sold in 2011 alone, she is the cream-at-the-top of erotica! Her writing embodies everything from the spicy to the scandalous, but watch out-this kitty also has sharp claws and her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths. When she’s not pawing away at her keyboard, Selena runs an innovative publishing company (www.excessica.com) and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children—and her growing organic garden. She also loves bellydancing and photography. Her books EcoErotica (2009), The Real Mother Goose (2010) and Heidi and the Kaiser (2011) were all Epic Award Finalists. Her only gay male romance, Second Chance, won the Epic Award in Erotica in 2011. Her story, Connections, was one of the runners-up for the 2006 Rauxa Prize, given annually to an erotic short story of “exceptional literary quality,” out of over 1,000 nominees, where awards are judged by a select jury and all entries are read “blind” (without author’s name available.) She can be reached on her website at www.selenakitt.com
Two Pockets by Barry Rachin Two Pockets by Barry Rachin June 24, 2010 Free! 7429 words Sample 20%
According to Hasidic tradition, everyone must have two pockets, so they can reach into the one or the other, according to need. In the right pocket are to be the words: ‘For my sake was the world created,’ and in the left: ‘I am dust and ashes.’
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About the Author Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Barry Rachin spent several years stationed in Yokuska, Japan as a Navy medic caring for casualties during the Vietnam War. He has studied at the University of Jerusalem, lived on a kibbutz for a year and holds a degree in clinical counseling from Simmons College. A self-taught woodworker, he presently lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters.
The Walk by Celessa Dietzel The Walk by Celessa Dietzel July 03, 2011 Free! 882 words Read a sample
A short, modern-day, grown-up ghost story.
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hitting my quarter life crisis pretty damn hard.
The Devil's Shoes by Kay David The Devil's Shoes by Kay David Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 6366 words Read a sample
The Devil had a right to Rachel DuBois's soul and he's determined to take it, even if she's only ten years old. Her family had made promises to him long before Rachel had even been born. The curse of the DuBois women is sealed with blood; some are destined to lose the battle and others are destined to win but each will fight him in their own special way.
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Harlequin Superwriter, Kay David is the published author of over thirty romantic suspense novels. Now writing as K.David, she splits her time between a high rise cityscape in Texas and the beautiful beaches of Florida.
Fight of Elements: A Novella by Aastikya Tiwari Fight of Elements: A Novella by Aastikya Tiwari Jan. 07, 2012 Free! 9943 words Read a sample
Zeus created another boy who posses supernatural powers. He arrives on earth, in a village few miles away from a wealthy city- Delmond. The Almi puts the boy on huge lotus flower and departs. An old aged person discovers the boy and adopts him. By the time he grows up , Armada discovers him and sends his knights to capture the boy. This is a story of a boy who lost his father in fight between a
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The Devil You Know. by margaret perry The Devil You Know. by margaret perry Jan. 30, 2012 You set the price! 147675 words Sample 20%
This the sequel to The Devil To Pay which includes characters from the first book and some new ones too. Some good, some bad, very bad. Join Adela, Jonas, Wendell and the people of Alban in their latest adventure.
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My name is Margaret Perry and I am a cleaner. Slave For A Week is my fifth novel all as yet unpublished. If you like what you read please let me know, I also welcome constructive criticism. e.mail address. mollymarnie@hotmail.co.uk
Drowning by Cecilia Kavanagh Drowning by Cecilia Kavanagh Feb. 01, 2010 You set the price! 536 words Sample 50%
Accompanying story to "Choking." The idea of a new relationship is likened to the high dive, with somewhat frightening possibilities.
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Cecilia Kavanagh is branching out-moving up from fanfiction to erotica and romantic fiction, these stories aim to make you squeal, sigh, and smile. In her spare time, she edits her high school literary magazine and writes poetry about the people she waits on at a local restaurant. Her waitress pad is covered with ideas for new stories!
To Rule by Right: A Dark Tale of Fantasy- 2nd edition by Wayne C. Hannis To Rule by Right: A Dark Tale of Fantasy- 2nd edition by Wayne C. Hannis Aug. 31, 2011 Free! 10956 words Read a sample
Tasmorea had lost two kings, one after another.Now after fifteen years, the Heir Apparent was about to come of age.And the young prince wanted the throne.His uncle Oril, just wanted the best for everybody.But Oril will soon be faced with a decision.It was his, “To Rule by Right,” so Oril’s nephew claimed
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Wayne lives in the fantastic realm of the sunny Shuswap, in British Columbia, Canada. While growing up he played along creeks and in ravines, Climbed ancient spruce trees and swam in clear fresh water lakes. So its no wonder his life is steeped in imaginative magic, and the world he's created has a lore as old as the mountains.
Prey for the Beast by Mavra Prey for the Beast by Mavra Feb. 09, 2009 Free! 2754 words Read a sample
Short horror fiction revolving around a werewolf who's evening hunt though the woods for "safe" prey goes oddly awry.
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Slow Down by John Gaffield Slow Down by John Gaffield Dec. 10, 2010 Free! 2543 words Read a sample
A short story about a careless driver, named Scott, who caused a tragedy. Scott was haunted by his actions. Would it cause him to change his ways?
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John T. Gaffield is an automotive engineer in southeast Michigan with a wife and two children. He published his first novel, "Heir to Winston Manor," in October 2010 as an eBook. "Heir to Winston Manor" is story of a large haunted house set on the west coast of Michigan. John has a second book, "Wahl House Curse," this time set in mid-Michigan, was published on Smashwords in January 2011. John also published a short story called "The Ghost of Birch River Cabin" in mid-January 2011. John also has a free short story available on Smashwords. It is a horror story called, "Slow Down" and it is about a careless driver who causes a tragedy. The person is haunted by his actions. Will it cause him to change his ways? John uses his past memories and his local knowledge combined with his engineering sense of detail to create realistic ghost stories. He has an interest in ghost stories and creepy old haunted houses. John has been working on his third full length novel for a few months now. The first draft is complete and he is in the edit stage. The working title for it is "Alone Again." It is set in an old house in a suburban community that a couple purchase from a builder who had fixed the house after it had stood abandoned for a few years. The wife was never the same after they moved into the house. She became withdrawn and was hearing voices in the house. Her health deteriorated and he felt there was little he could do to help. When tragedy strikes, a coworker befriends him to help him cope. Things start happening in the house that open the possibility that the tragedy may not have been as random as he thought. This third novel should be available sometime later 2011.
Spacer Tales: The Haunted Hatchway by S J MacDonald Spacer Tales: The Haunted Hatchway by S J MacDonald Aug. 02, 2011 Free! 4602 words Read a sample
Welcome to Kluskey's spacer hangout. Here, spacers swap yarns of ghost ships, space monsters, the weird and wonderful and the downright daft. In this story, spacer Biz Cooper tells of a ghostly presence on board the freighter Colestar 24. A 4,500 word story.
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I am a primary school teacher living in Cardiff, Wales, UK. I live in a tiny house full of books, animals, rocks and fossils. I love travelling by myself because you get to meet more local people that way. My favourite trips so far have been ice fishing in the arctic circle, the Canadian Rockies in winter and camping with my sister in Devon (Every bit as adventurous!) I have been writing stories since I was a kid but have only recently taken the plunge into publishing. I've also recently started a science fiction review site http://www.starshipsandaliens.com which is nearly as much fun as writing.
Timeless Encounter by Adelle Laudan Timeless Encounter by Adelle Laudan Feb. 15, 2009 Free! 6330 words Read a sample
Lisa finds herself alone after her husband rides off into the sunset on his Harley and her only son is married with a child. She is determined to never let another man in her life, that is, until her new neighbor moves in across the road. An series of incidents lands him on her couch. Will he change her mind about men? Or will she keep her distance because he is so much younger than her?
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Adelle Laudan lives with her family in Southern Ontario. There are three things in life she is most passionate about; Family, Writing and Motorcycles. She's known to write with emotion that sometimes surprises even her. Her characters are as real as the situations life puts them in. It is Adelle's belief, if she can evoke any feelings from her readers, whether it be through laughter or tears, she's accomplished what she set out to do. Join Adelle on the many twists and turns her stories will take you. Be sure to fasten your seatbelt, it’s going to be a ride she hopes you’ll not soon forget!
Crazy by Leo Vine-Knight Crazy by Leo Vine-Knight Aug. 02, 2011 Free! 23690 words Read a sample
A collection of darkly humorous short stories, sketches and blogs about modern society.
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I'm a college tutor in health and social care, with a Ph.D. in Mental Health Studies. I'm an ex- psychiatric nurse and maintain an academic interest in mental health policy, with several published articles in professional journals. Now semi-retired, I happily dedicate more time to my hobbies; reading, writing fiction, learning guitar and walking. My novel ‘Looking Through the Windows of Madness’ is a cathartic examination of my time in psychiatric nursing. I'm married with two children and live in North Yorkshire, England.
La Maledizione Della Dea by Ratan Lal Basu La Maledizione Della Dea by Ratan Lal Basu Jan. 08, 2012 Free! 40168 words Read a sample
Questa è la storia di avventura di un ragazzo indù e benedetta una ragazza pia buddista. Hanno salvato una gara collina dalla maledizione di una dea indù.
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ADDRESS: Kolkata, India EDUCATION Ph. D. in Economics Profession: Retired from 1st January, 2009 from the post of Reader in Economics and Teacher-in-Charge, Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata, India
Detective John Saunders' Mind the Gap by Adrianna White Detective John Saunders' Mind the Gap by Adrianna White Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 5856 words Read a sample
Be mindful of the gap, detective. That’s the last thing Detective John Saunders remembered before he was beaten in the parking lot of West Hollywood University. He couldn’t help but think of the events that had brought him to this particular point. Her name was Cindy Faulk, a nineteen year old freshman, and she was attacked in her classroom.
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The Pedestrian and Other Poems by George Anderson The Pedestrian and Other Poems by George Anderson Sep. 28, 2011 Free! 3038 words Sample 20%
A collection of poems on various themes relating to today's times, such as individuality, nonconformity to societal norms, pursuing a dream, family relations, and others.
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I was born and raised and still live in southern New Jersey. I've written several poems and short stories over the years, some of which were published in online magazines. I've worked a variety of jobs to support myself while I wrote in my spare time. And aside from writing, I enjoy such things as spending time with family, browsing through yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets (I love anything old), classic movies and karaoke singing.
Ghost Hunt : : : A Spirits Tale by Grace Heirs Ghost Hunt : : : A Spirits Tale by Grace Heirs June 26, 2010 Free! 906 words Read a sample
Isabella Nox is a normal british high school student, she has a pretty much normal life until one day she is attacked on the street by a gang of thugs. Her mother who was with her at the time, ends up dying from a knife wound, but isabella escapes just barely with her life. Soon after when the funeral is over, she begins to notice that she has acquired an amazing gift. the ability to see spirits.
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hi hi, My name is Gracie, and I'm a soon to be junior living in Michigan. You know that state that looks like a glove on a map? Yup I live there, and honestly, not a lot happens, so I've tended to make up a lot of things in my head, and sometimes...I put them down on paper, and then type them into word, and then download them online. I'm also on Wattpad and right now I have a pretty popular story on there called Ghost Hunt that I will also be uploading on here. After some revising because I learn from mistakes. Writing is my life, I'm almost always doing it, whether there's a pad of notebook paper or not near by, I want to go all the way and when I grow up turn it into a living but that's still a little ways in the future, so for now, I'll keep writing my stories, showing them to you, and take any advice I can get to get better. By the time I graduate hopefully I'll be as good as any professional, or better... ; )
The Necromancer's Great Adventure by Mortimer Jackson The Necromancer's Great Adventure by Mortimer Jackson July 04, 2011 Free! 8056 words Read a sample
Meet Sebastian Grimm; funeral director, private detective, and part time necromancer. He isn't like most funeral directors. When he's not giving peace of mind to the dead, he's out solving murders. One day, Sebastian consoles a woman who recently committed suicide only to find that not all is as it seems, and foul play is most definitely afoot.
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Mortimer Jackson is a self-published author living in the underbellies of suburban California, where as a novelist he writes in the hopes of one day joining the ranks of the overrated.