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Please Don't Tell by Kelly Mooney Please Don't Tell by Kelly Mooney Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 75423 words Sample 10%
Sixteen-year old, Sophie Gerrard has been in love with her close friend, Peter Watson since childhood. She planned to tell him how she felt during their families’ yearly vacation to the Caribbean. But when Peter arrives from London with a girlfriend and his cousin Ethan, her plans quickly change.
Drunk and Fed Up by Monica P Drunk and Fed Up by Monica P Feb. 07, 2012 $1.00 1501 words Sample 15%
Rayleen walks away from a house where her husband sits drunk. Her husband Craig sneers at what he is left with a beer and a daughter who looks like a child. He drinks to see straight, and he grows mad.
Just Not My Day by Ademola Balogun Just Not My Day by Ademola Balogun Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 3528 words Read a sample
JUST NOT MY DAY: A SHORT STORY 16th October, 2008 was a day Edwin Oskar would never forget. It was a day his life fell completely apart. He woke up one morning and his entire world crumbled. Everything he had worked and struggled for vanished- Just in One Day. What happened? There is only one way to find out.
Pawsgaard by Jon Thysell Pawsgaard by Jon Thysell Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 20774 words Read a sample
Guineawick hasn’t seen a non-mouse in generations, so when a wounded rabbit warrior is found outside of town, Hester knows there’s more to his story than he’s letting on. "Pawsgaard" is a short fantasy story written for older children, and introduces the principal characters of the Guineawick Tales series.
The Knight in Black Tuxedo by Anthony Horvath The Knight in Black Tuxedo by Anthony Horvath Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 1421 words Read a sample
"You're as plain as plain can be" said the father to the daughter, in front of her prom date. Could anyone survive the weight of such crushing words?
Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Sex Cicada and the Righteous King of Albanny by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 1787 words Read a sample
A group of teenagers engage in sexual mystery that lead to turmoil amongst the townsfolk in their small town.
My Unexpected Elven Ally by Chrissy Wissler My Unexpected Elven Ally by Chrissy Wissler Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 9225 words Sample 20%
Ever since Kate learned about her elven heritage, her life shifted from sort of normal to sort of dangerous. In all honesty, she needs help - desperately. But help from a guy who lost himself to his elven soul? Not very encouraging. Except if she wants to prove her worthiness and accept her heritage, she might not have any choice but to trust him.
Vanish (Book One) by Sonny Daise Vanish (Book One) by Sonny Daise Feb. 06, 2012 $1.99 27732 words Sample 10%
Scarlett Summers has had a rough few months. She just got out of Meadowbrook mental hospital for a crime she had nothing to do with—her best friend Grace’s disappearance. No matter how hard she tries she can’t get that night out of her head, at least the parts she remembers.
The Blue Whales by Gwen Grant The Blue Whales by Gwen Grant Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 3593 words Read a sample
Knocked down by a car and seriously injured, sixteen year old Michael is in a coma. But the blue whales he has never really liked since his Dad, a committed ‘Save the Whale’ supporter, almost put him off all whales, are now not only helping Michael out of the coma but are also helping him forge a new relationship with his father.
Demons at Deadnight by A&E Kirk Demons at Deadnight by A&E Kirk Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 92967 words Sample 10%
Seventeen-year-old Aurora Lahey has the crappiest superpower on the planet. And it just unleashed a demonic hit squad from hell. The Hex Boys—mysterious, hunky, notorious—hold the key to her survival but trusting them could prove fatal. This fight may cost Aurora everything worth living for but no worries. To win, she needs the Hex Boys and teaming up with these guys will probably kill her anyway.
In Times of Violence by Karina Kantas In Times of Violence by Karina Kantas Feb. 06, 2012 $4.00 53358 words Sample 5%
In Times of Violence is an urban thriller about a bikers gang based in London, UK. A mixture of violence, romance, tragedy and comedy, this novel is an exciting read that you will not want to put down.
The Singapore Werewolf by Thomas Mackay King The Singapore Werewolf by Thomas Mackay King Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 45999 words Sample 20%
Jacky Wu is a laid back happy go lucky guy, he is also a slightly timid young man. While on a week of National Service training in Australia Jacky is bitten by a feral dog. The incident takes place at The Pinnacles a weird Limestone formation dating back millions of years, under a full moon. Jacky's life soon begins to change.
Vox Academy by Ellie Grace Vox Academy by Ellie Grace Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 35008 words Sample 5%
Vox Academy where your mouth is your weapon, your voice is the bullet and encryption is the killer. Blythe Ryan is given a full scholarship to a voice academy she knows nothing about and she doesn't even like to talk. The academy is full with rappers, singers, poets and more learning ancient encryption skills. Blythe soon learns more about herself and her talents.
Lili Tigre - First Power and The Temple of Blood by Lili Tigre - First Power and The Temple of Blood by FABELHAUS Feb. 06, 2012 $4.99 93877 words Sample 10%
Feisty schoolgirl Lili becomes the Legend Lili Tigre - international adventurer & champion of enslaved children anywhere - with the power to communicate with felines - mild & wild. Hidden in IndoChinese jungles, Boromando, Temple of Blood, holds horrific secrets. Will Lili's crazy international team (plus stray cats & wild tigers)save 100's of stolen kids & endangered tigers? A rollercoaster!
Gilly’s Divorce or Don’t Make The Mistakes I Did and Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Gilly’s Divorce or Don’t Make The Mistakes I Did and Gilly’s Manual And Advice On Coping With Your Divorce by Gay Toltl Kinman Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 28672 words Sample 20%
The first part of the book is fiction, and the manual is non-fiction. In Divorce, Gilly, 11, tells how she copes with the impending divorce of her parents. Her younger sister, Honey, gets into serious trouble, and her two older sisters complicate matters. Mom gets a boyfriend and Dad gets a girlfriend. In her Manual, Gilly gives advice about what she learned.
The 13th Witch: Final Stand by Stacey Thompson-Geer The 13th Witch: Final Stand by Stacey Thompson-Geer Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 15654 words Sample 20%
It's all been leading to this. I have to make a choice if I want to save the world and sacrifice myself or if I'm willing to take what I must do. It's a choice I never wanted and one I'm not sure I'm ready to make.
Shortly by Harlan Rouge Pryce Shortly by Harlan Rouge Pryce Feb. 05, 2012 $2.00 16603 words Sample 50%
**For older teens** A collection of short stories for young adult readers. Stories included in this collection: “Knots”, “Community Spirit”, “Riding on Buses”, “Micky at the Cemetery”, and “Fall”.
The 13th Witch: Dark Moon Rising by Stacey Thompson-Geer The 13th Witch: Dark Moon Rising by Stacey Thompson-Geer Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 15219 words Sample 20%
I thought the worst was over, but I was wrong. Now I have to protect a halfling and keep my birth father from taking over the world. All this while not having any powers. I also may have to face the fact that Connor is not as good as I thought he was. When the dark moon rises all hell is going to break loose.
Fall of Darkness by David J. Nix Fall of Darkness by David J. Nix Feb. 05, 2012 $2.49 55698 words Sample 30%
In the conclusion to The Shore of Monsters, Sky journeys through monster lands to find missing Thomas, who has plunged into wilderness searching for the lost Saints. The arrival of a well-armed, suicidal cult, the Chosen, bent on the extermination of humanity makes Sky's mission a race against time. Can she and Thomas reach The Saints with information about a new cure before the Chosen do?
The Cuban Castaway by C.J. Cannino The Cuban Castaway by C.J. Cannino Feb. 05, 2012 $1.99 35662 words Sample 20%
The Cuban Castaway is the story of Jorge Esquival, a young boy who survives a shipwreck during which he witnesses the drowning of his mother and nine other Cuban immigrants who are trying to enter the United States illegally. The Cuban Castaway is a young adult novel about family, Cuban culture and immigration.
Lost Innocence by Roger Hayden Lost Innocence by Roger Hayden Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 78611 words Sample 20%
What happens when a high school boy meets a girl with supernatural abilities (who is not a vampire) with a tainted past in the midst of children in their town disappearing? The answer can be found in my new young adult novel Lost Innocence.
Tears of Blood by Allyson Nichols Tears of Blood by Allyson Nichols Feb. 05, 2012 $1.99 28245 words Sample 20%
Mackenzie Carson had a normal life.Great parents,a witty best friend,and a loveable boyfriend,but all of that changed the night her boyfriend went missing.Almost two months later,he mysteriously comes back.He won't tell anybody where he's been or what happened to him and this leaves Mackenzie worried,but she's also terribly curious.She knows he's hiding something and wants to find out what it is.
Heal by Kirsty James Heal by Kirsty James Feb. 05, 2012 $2.95 45833 words Sample 25%
Elena had a gift. She didn’t know how it worked or why she had it, she just knew that it was there. When she moved away from London to a rural town in Suffolk, she was hoping for a fresh start. What she got was so much more; including a love she barely believed in let alone thought she would find. She needed acceptance, they needed a miracle. Maybe she was it.
Anxiety of Tomorrow by Gladys Glover Anxiety of Tomorrow by Gladys Glover Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 21166 words Sample 10%
In a world controlled by government-issued microchips, Ezhno Phillips stumbles upon a group of underground vigilantes lead by the scrappy Charlie Layne. Soon they are found by the government and are the only two left to adventure on and stop the one man behind the zombie-like society: The US President.
Awake: A Fairytale by Jessica Grey Awake: A Fairytale by Jessica Grey Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 94692 words Sample 20%
Magic spells and enchanted beds are the last things on Alex Martin's mind when she sees Luke Reed on the first day of her summer internship. But when they find a real Sleeping Beauty they discover the truth hidden in fairytales and that a fae's ancient evil still holds power. Can Alex and her friends defeat the curse and finally realize it takes more than true love's kiss to bring you fully Awake?
Death by Chocolate Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel Death by Chocolate Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 84382 words Sample 20%
Six delish YA supernatural romance short stories with a cocoa twist.
Neewa the Wonder Dog and the Ghost Hunters by John Cerutti Neewa the Wonder Dog and the Ghost Hunters by John Cerutti Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 69122 words Read a sample
Volume One: The Indian Medicine Woman’s Mystery is Revealed! Adventure and mystery in the uncanny spirit world captivate the young lives of fourteen-year-old Christina and her sister Jackie, eleven. When the family moves 1500 miles from their home in New Jersey to the desert of the American Southwest, they encounter many spirits—some good, some evil.
Wicked Hungry by Teddy Jacobs Wicked Hungry by Teddy Jacobs Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 69553 words Sample 15%
Everyone knows it's hard to enter high school. But no one knows better than Stanley Hoff. It doesn't help that that at night he wants to howl up at the moon. In his strictly vegetarian household, Stanley has a horrible secret that makes it hard to sit down at the dinner table. As they say in New England, Stanley Hoff is WICKED HUNGRY. And not for tofu... Can he control the beast within?
Guardian Spirits by Helen Ayim Guardian Spirits by Helen Ayim Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 2762 words Sample 20%
Robbie’s job at the local library becomes very interesting when a weird stranger asks for a book the library doesn’t stock. When the book arrives one evening, Robbie suddenly sees an aspect of reality way beyond his usual experience.
Out of the Depths by Hayden Thorne Out of the Depths by Hayden Thorne Feb. 05, 2012 $2.99 5574 words Sample 20%
It has been a year since Konstancji’s lover passed away, but rather than move on with his life, Konstancji works obsessively on a statue, which is the means through which he hopes to bring his beloved back from the dead. “Out of the Depths” is a gothic retelling of the “Pygmallion” myth.
Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 3192 words Read a sample
FREE PREVIEW: ONLY INCLUDES CHAPTER ONE Full novella to be released 2/16/12 The government lied. A UFO did, in fact, crash land in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1947. Quickly intercepted by the US military, the unidentified flying object and its occupants were whisked away to secret installations.
Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Escape, Omega: Book 1: FREE PREVIEW by Keith Latch Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 3192 words Read a sample
FREE PREVIEW: ONLY INCLUDES CHAPTER ONE Full novella to be released 2/16/12 The government lied. A UFO did, in fact, crash land in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1947. Quickly intercepted by the US military, the unidentified flying object and its occupants were whisked away to secret installations.
Best Books for Young Adults - The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA! by Casey Grace & Landis Grace Best Books for Young Adults - The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA! by Casey Grace & Landis Grace Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 51296 words Read a sample
Landis and Maya are entrusted with a copy of an ancient legend codex secretly unearthed at the Chichen Itza Pyramid. Follow the girls and the clues to discover the whereabouts of the legendary Princess Itza Emerald. Join Landis and Maya as they visit the Mayan village where Maya lives and learn about ancient customs and lifestyles still practised by the in the jungles of the Yucatan, Mexico.
Ember by Tess Williams Ember by Tess Williams Feb. 04, 2012 $3.99 150798 words Sample 50%
Evelyn is one girl amidst hundreds of sword wielding, demon fighting, magic casting… boys.
Delicate Seeds - Compelled To Sacrifice by Nikida Taste Delicate Seeds - Compelled To Sacrifice by Nikida Taste Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 20206 words Sample 25%
OMG! TOTAL INSANITY! Part 1 - 3, Young sister and brother fight to stay alive in the mean streets of betrayal, deciept, sex & unsavory characters. A saga so compelling, it will spark every emotion.
Delicate Seeds - Pink Purple Sky by Nikida Taste Delicate Seeds - Pink Purple Sky by Nikida Taste Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 35162 words Sample 20%
RIVETING! & MIND-BLOWING! Streets that will chew you up & spit you out. The saga continues.
Delicate Seeds - Lanisa by Nikida Taste Delicate Seeds - Lanisa by Nikida Taste Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 62413 words Sample 40%
WAIT! PLEASE! SAVE HER! Here is a novel you'll never forget. An unbelievable story told mostly in the words of a very misguided young girl. Heart-wrenching with vivid imagery & explosive scenes. Part 2 & 3 awaits.
The QPID Archives - Book Two: Boys?! by Kristi Bledsoe The QPID Archives - Book Two: Boys?! by Kristi Bledsoe Feb. 04, 2012 $1.99 21818 words Sample 20%
Julie's second assignment involves...boys?! Not only is she clueless about boys, but now she has a time limit! In attempting to introduce her two clients, she manages to alienate her brother and friends and has to put up with a lot of teasing at school.
Thank You, Mrs. M by Kate Rothwell Thank You, Mrs. M by Kate Rothwell Feb. 04, 2012 $1.50 33645 words Sample 25%
Benjamin Evans takes charge of his siblings but still finds some time for college, especially when he receives an offer of a full scholarship. The catch to this sweet deal: he must share details about school and private facts about his life. As he talks into the recorder over the months, Ben's curiosity about his sponsor increases...Loosely based on the novel Daddy Long Legs, by Jean Webster
Chad by Catherine Johann Chad by Catherine Johann Feb. 04, 2012 $4.99 86331 words Sample 15%
Chad strolls on the ridge that borders life and death. He takes off in the world beyond and lands transformed.
Shadow Eyes by Dusty Crabtree Shadow Eyes by Dusty Crabtree Feb. 04, 2012 $5.99 108727 words Sample 20%
Iris Kohl lives in a world populated by murky shadows that surround, harass, and entice unsuspecting individuals toward evil. But she is the only one who can see them. She’s had this ability to see the shadows, as well as brilliantly glowing light figures, ever since an obscure, tragic incident on her fourteenth birthday three years earlier.
Spectacle by Angie McCullagh Spectacle by Angie McCullagh Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 63289 words Sample 20%
Six foot tall and growing Emily Lucas tries to find her MIA mother while off-the-rails wild best friend Trix tries to find her ambition. Both struggle to accept themselves in this not so classic coming of age tale.
In His Eyes Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel In His Eyes Anthology by Stacey Wallace Benefiel Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 56385 words Read a sample
The Indelibles bring you a one-of-a-kind young adult anthology! Sixteen original short stories, all from the point of view of our favorite male characters.
The Ghost Girls of Rumney Mill by Sandra McDonald The Ghost Girls of Rumney Mill by Sandra McDonald Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 5183 words Sample 10%
Dead kids haunt the mill and old paint factory. When a new boy ghost joins them, he wants to wear dresses and not pants. 2003 James A. Tiptree Award Short List.
Shaken by Susan Hatler Shaken by Susan Hatler Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 69408 words Sample 10%
In high school, it’s tough enough reading Steinbeck and Shakespeare…now Kylie has to read minds.
Heaven Below by Heather Marie Adkins Heaven Below by Heather Marie Adkins Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 55001 words Sample 20%
When sixteen-year-old Kelli McNeil sets into motion an ancient prophecy from an extinct civilization, memories of past lives return to her. As the dreams intensify, Kelli discovers that she is the answer to the renewal of her lost race and without her, her kind will never rise again.
Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 86314 words Read a sample
What would you do if everything you knew was changing? If you were changing? What if you could suddenly do things you couldn’t do before? Things ordinary people can’t do. Who would you trust? Twelve year old Ronan's search for answers makes him realise he isn’t alone – there are others like him. But Ronan isn't the only one looking for them. Will he find them before it's too late?
Gridiron Follies by M Koleosho Gridiron Follies by M Koleosho Feb. 03, 2012 $1.99 14853 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.
The Hero Chronicles by Christine E Schulze The Hero Chronicles by Christine E Schulze Feb. 03, 2012 $3.99 193517 words Sample 25%
For the first time, the entirety of Schulze's five-book epic YA fantasy come together in this all-in-one edition of The Hero Chronicles. Join the Hero of 1,000 Years, the Princess of Destiny, the Silver Knight, and their friends and allies in an ultimate battle of good against evil. And, most importantly of all... Remember the phoenix feather.
A Ride by Joe Macaluso A Ride by Joe Macaluso Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 5529 words Sample 10%
A short short story about two kids, two bikes and a friendship