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Enduring Memory by C J Perryman Enduring Memory by C J Perryman Dec. 25, 2010 $0.99 6226 words Sample 20%
Warning: Explicit Erotica. "You see and hear some crazy things on the train. And occasionally you see a woman who looks just stunning. She was sitting in the middle of a forward-facing seat, and the old cliché of a rose between two thorns immediately came to mind." A chance meeting on a suburban train leads to an indelibly-etched memory. From the collection 'Very Private Eyes and other stories'.
Offerings by Leslie Claire Walker Offerings by Leslie Claire Walker Dec. 25, 2010 $0.99 3296 words Sample 20%
Emma makes her living as a decorator to the dead. Ghosts who refuse to move on live unseen among us, and she helps to make their chosen existence bearable. Her devotion to her calling comes from deep guilt―she raised a son who became a murderer. She wants more than anything to atone for his sins. Until the day one of her son’s victims lures her into a trap.
Immortyl Kisses by BK Walker Immortyl Kisses by BK Walker Dec. 25, 2010 $2.99 54298 words Sample 25%
"You are a Warrior, you just don't know it yet." ~Jin Cao...Raine's destiny has been decided. She is a Shijin Warrior. Now she must accept her new title and all the power that comes with it and win the war against an evil Warlock and his band of rogue vampires.
The Spectrum Collection by John Prescott The Spectrum Collection by John Prescott Dec. 25, 2010 $1.99 43770 words Sample 20%
10 Dark Tales that span the genre of Dark Speculative Fiction. By Serenity J. Banks,Carson Buckingham, Adrian Chamberlin, John Irvine, Maureen Irvine,Tracie McBride,Sylvia Shults, David M. Youngquist,John Prescott, Simon Kurt Unsworth
HASSAN, BARBER OF MAZAR-i-SHARIF by victor newton HASSAN, BARBER OF MAZAR-i-SHARIF by victor newton Dec. 25, 2010 $8.00 100553 words Sample 50%
FIRST RATE TERROR… The CIA and hordes of the Northern Alliance advance on Mazar-I Sharif and a lot of curious characters must escape at all cost. Men like Hassan: the popular barber who must get back his scissors, or Barasna: the beautiful Afghan-American girl imprisoned in a mine-ringed cottage , or... Men who will deploy blackmail, bluff and counter bluff and sickening violence to get out.
A Christmas story, Take Two by David and Linda Broughton A Christmas story, Take Two by David and Linda Broughton Dec. 25, 2010 Free! 5472 words Read a sample
Same as the other Christmas, story, but edited a little, and given an ending many people that read my usual work asked for.
Chasing Secrets by B.K. Wright Chasing Secrets by B.K. Wright Dec. 25, 2010 $0.99 4564 words Sample 20%
Kyra waits patiently for her husband to come home. She has everything set, hoping that tonight the two of them will reconnect in the bedroom. It has been a very long time, and Kyra longs for the days when Ron wanted her all the time. As she waits in a sexy black dress that clings to her gorgeous body, a surprise awaits her when the doorbell rings, a surprise that may change Kyra's life forever.
Cades Cove: A Novel of Terror by Aiden James Cades Cove: A Novel of Terror by Aiden James Dec. 25, 2010 $3.99 129855 words Sample 20%
Buried deep in a Smoky Mountain ravine lies a very dark secret. David Hobbs, vacationing with his wife Miriam, inadvertently stumbles upon a small cloth ‘keepsake’ bag and a broken human tooth. David ignores her pleas to hand the items over to a park ranger, which opens a doorway closed for nearly a hundred years and unleashes hell on earth…..or at least hell in David and Miriam's world.
The Vampires' Last Lover: Dying of the Dark Series #1 by Aiden James The Vampires' Last Lover: Dying of the Dark Series #1 by Aiden James Dec. 25, 2010 $2.99 80228 words Sample 20%
Txema Ybarra is the most unenviable nineteen-year-old girl alive. Born with an unusual ‘twin teardrop’ birthmark on her neck, Txema is caught in the middle of a vampire war after all the other bearers of the birthmark are murdered. The race is on to save her blood, and her very life, for the survival of Les Amants de Vampire. Otherwise, Txema will be the last one…the vampires’ last lover.
Azure Dragon by Rigel Ailur Azure Dragon by Rigel Ailur Dec. 24, 2010 $5.99 70192 words Sample 10%
Alex hides. From her family for over thirty thousand years. From an overly ambitious reporter determined to discover her life history. From the man who loves her. Can she let go of the past without losing herself?
The Strangeness of the Day by Kristine Kathryn Rusch The Strangeness of the Day by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 9211 words Sample 20%
Nora Barr’s struggling law practice gets a boost when she meets a tall, dark, and handsome stranger who has a snake wrapped around his arm and a short sidekick with a mean mouth. The stranger claims he’s got custody of Sleeping Beauty, and he needs Nora’s help to protect her. Against her better judgment, Nora helps—and her life changes forever.
Grave by Leslie Claire Walker Grave by Leslie Claire Walker Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 1523 words Read a sample
The court denies Vel the one thing in the world she craves―a glimpse of the daughter she accidentally killed. Without a photograph to remember her, Vel can’t mourn. She might even forget what her child looked like. A man promises to help her. She’s not sure she has the courage to go through with his plan, but without him she lives a fate worse than death.
Sweet Lucidity (Book One of the Sweet Lucidity Vampire Suite) by Melissa Bond Sweet Lucidity (Book One of the Sweet Lucidity Vampire Suite) by Melissa Bond Dec. 24, 2010 $4.99 143962 words Sample 20%
What would you say to a centuries old vampire who knew in knowing him would lead to your extraordinary death? Sweet Lucidity follows the life of a young woman who found those very words, taking the reader deep into a world where vampires exist among an unforgiving reality that tests their own mortality.
Mind Cafe by Lizzy Ford Mind Cafe by Lizzy Ford Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 4929 words Read a sample
The Mind Café: death’s waiting room and the only refuge for a woman trapped in her body after a tragic accident leaves her unable to do anything but watch the world and think. A fiction, paranormal short story just under 5,000 words, part of a larger collection of stories depicting a day in the life of the unique.
Love Ferris by Sharon Barrett Love Ferris by Sharon Barrett Dec. 24, 2010 $1.25 9665 words Sample 20%
A simple love story for all young girls. A young werewolf female falls in love with the right male wolf but his brother has other idea's he wants the young female Love for himself. Read and see who wins the heart of the fair Love.
Learning The Business by Michael Hanson Learning The Business by Michael Hanson Dec. 24, 2010 $4.69 34314 words Sample 20%
The chatter of gunfire in a Northern Ireland street and an I.R.A threat to kill the British Military men involved. Gangs, drugs and a protection racket menace a North London hotel. Old fashioned romance blossoms during resistance to ruthless criminal pressure. Follow the fortunes of the characters as they fashion their own form of justice.
Which Witch is Which? by Thomas Robertson Which Witch is Which? by Thomas Robertson Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 3707 words Sample 20%
Read this vignette and discover the scourge of evil witches and the antidote for bad luck.
The Charming Way by Kristine Grayson The Charming Way by Kristine Grayson Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 9024 words Sample 20%
Mellie has a secret: she blames fairy tales for ruining her life. She believes she can stop fairy tales from ruining other people’s lives by forcing booksellers to stop selling fairy tales. But on the way to her protest at a book fair, she runs into a handsome man. A very handsome man who isn’t just her prince charming—he’s the prince charming. And he loves books. Even fairy tales.
Name Calling by Kristine Grayson Name Calling by Kristine Grayson Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 4099 words Sample 20%
LizBet wants to accept Van’s marriage proposal, but she can’t say yes until she figures out what to do about her last name. Should she take his? Should she keep hers? Such a simple thing. How come it feels so hard? “Kristine Grayson gives ‘happily ever after’ her own unique twist!” —Kasey Michaels
VOLDARIA by angela mcaffee VOLDARIA by angela mcaffee Dec. 24, 2010 $2.00 109739 words Sample 50%
Maya has no clue who she really is. A burgeoning magician, a powerful spirit who will be tested and tried beyond all measure. She is ripped from the comfort of her grandmothers home and thrown on the run. Attacked on all sides, hunted like an animal, Maya struggles to survive long enough to make it to a country where she will be safe to learn.
Test Pilot by John H. Carroll Test Pilot by John H. Carroll Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 6063 words Read a sample
Gregg Johnson was a test pilot in the Skull Squadron where death was the only retirement benefit. XOXO-13 was the designation for an experimental spaceship Gregg named Hugs and Kisses. When a tiny thing goes wrong in space, it becomes a very large thing. As usual, it had flaws, but would they be fatal?
Two Poems For The Cyber Age by Matt Sorensen Two Poems For The Cyber Age by Matt Sorensen Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 2323 words Sample 40%
Two poems by Matt Sorensen reflect our 21st century fixation on technology: TERMINAL CASE tells of a malevolent PC that increases in computing power by draining the minds of its unwarry victims. BEL,(Beta Executive Logic), is a 21st century retelling of Milton's classic "Paradise Lost" with a cyborg standing in for the fallen angel Satan.
The Art of the Houdini Scientist, and the other soulless zombies who were never here. . . by TR Nowry The Art of the Houdini Scientist, and the other soulless zombies who were never here. . . by TR Nowry Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 147817 words Read a sample
"Some savants can play concert-level piano at the age of five, without ever taking a lesson. Others can do advanced math in their heads, draw a Picasso with crayons, or recite every word they've ever read or heard. Her piano was a lathe, a plasma cutter, and an automated mill. And the songs she played shook the world."
X is for X-mas by Troy Dennison X is for X-mas by Troy Dennison Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 2307 words Read a sample
He is a ghost, a whisper, a rumour, a myth... And on a cold winter's night he is a man determined to reach his target inside an isolated, snow bound house. Spy, soldier, assassin, thief... X could be any of these...or all of them!
He Says...She Says by Robert Tell He Says...She Says by Robert Tell Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 6268 words Read a sample
A spoof on the eternal battle of the sexes. In a distant future where making babies no longer requires sexual intimacy, men and women are kept apart. The Church of the Originators has rewritten the Adam and Eve story to provide divine support for this social system. However, when Andrew Epsilon(8)finds himself attracted to a female insurgent, an heretical notion, things get interesting.
The Prophet of Panamindorah, Book One Fauns and Filinians by Abigail Hilton The Prophet of Panamindorah, Book One Fauns and Filinians by Abigail Hilton Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 54572 words Read a sample
Corry showed up at the orphanage two years ago, wearing strange clothes and speaking a language no one recognized. Corry can remember snippets of another life, but no matter how hard he tries to remember, it just keeps slipping away. Then one day, he meets a fauness in an orange grove. She’s from a world called Panamindorah, and he can understand her language. This is Book 1 of 3.
Seeker by T. M. Hunter Seeker by T. M. Hunter Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 20717 words Sample 15%
Space pirate Aston West has faced the law before, but never quite like this. Now they have a secret weapon, a mind-reader who could expose every crime he's ever committed. It could mean the end to his freedom, or his very life.
The Guardians by S. A. LaRocco The Guardians by S. A. LaRocco Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 105080 words Sample 15%
Two elite operatives of the Guardians, a secret organization created to stand as a bulwark against the threat of militant zealots, uncover a diabolical plot that involves black-market diamond traders, Iranian arms dealers, and Mexican drug kingpins and threatens to kill millions. Rushing against time, the Guardians must do whatever it takes to stop them before their cruel ambitions are realized.
The Apothecary by Samantha Jillian Bayarr The Apothecary by Samantha Jillian Bayarr Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 54574 words
When Claire Mayfield suddenly finds herself the new heir of a property that has lain vacant for over 100 years, she becomes leery of the rumors of the hauntings from the three young children who were said to have been murdered there. As Claire explores the manor, she discovers her great uncle's traveling medicine show from the 1800's, and clues that could solve the 100 year old murder-mystery.
The Face That Must Die by Ramsey Campbell The Face That Must Die by Ramsey Campbell Dec. 24, 2010 $4.99 81277 words Sample 20%
The Face That Must Die is arguably the most disturbing book in the long, storied career of Ramsey Campbell. He had seen the face of the killer and it haunted him. He reported it to the police, and told others about it. They ignored him. He followed him, he watched him, and finally, he decided to kill him. The killer’s face was the Face That Must Die.
Gods and Monsters by Steven Savile Gods and Monsters by Steven Savile Dec. 24, 2010 $1.99 29360 words Sample 20%
Steven Savile cuts deep with three novellas dealing with God and golems and the lengths to whcih man will go to destroy God.
Fleet Week by B.K. Wright Fleet Week by B.K. Wright Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 4173 words Sample 20%
Sam and Mike love sailors, and they look forward to Fleet Week all year long. The fine specimens who call the sea their lady often find comfort in the arms of men once their ships have docked. This year, Sam and Mike are on the prowl again as they cruise the men in white who, just as they, are not looking for a long term commitment. This is their week. This is Fleet Week.
Turing Evolved by David Kitson Turing Evolved by David Kitson Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 144643 words Read a sample
When Ex-DEMON pilot Jon Carlson meets beautiful humanitarian Rachel, it's a match made in HEAVEN. Literally, because Rachel's an ANGEL. She's also an AI controlled android of immense power and capability. As Jon finds himself drawn into the world of these enigmatic creations of mankind, he unknowingly becomes involved in a program to create autonomous superweapons intended to fight the next war.
The Hole in the Wall by Clare Fisher The Hole in the Wall by Clare Fisher Dec. 24, 2010 Free! 17195 words Read a sample
Told from the point of view of five contrasting narrators, The Hole in The Wall is a funny, touching and satirical tale of suburban disharmony.
Bugface by Anne deNize Bugface by Anne deNize Dec. 24, 2010 $0.99 7316 words Sample 20%
Joe's father has been missing for eleven months in an alternate reality. Joe goes after him, but can he defeat the evil Bugface in time and bring his father home? Suitable for 8-11 years.
Reaching Discontent by Hagler Reaching Discontent by Hagler Dec. 24, 2010 $4.95 156270 words Sample 10%
The line between right and wrong is often blurred in post apartheid Cape Town. Like the country he holds dear, former boxer and now English teacher Iron, is struggling to come to terms with a violent past. When students at the private school in which he teaches become involved in drugs, Iron is plunged headlong into a sequence of events that will change his life, and might just end it.
Knighthorse: Two Novels by J.R. Rain Knighthorse: Two Novels by J.R. Rain Dec. 24, 2010 $4.99 92645 words Sample 20%
Two Bestselling Mystery Novels Together in One Omnibus: DARK HORSE Jim Knighthorse #1 When Private investigator Jim Knighthorse is hired to clear a high school student's name of murder, he discovers that not all is at it seems in upscale Huntignton High. THE MUMMY CASE Jim Knighthorse #2 Private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very, very cold case...a 100 year old murder.
Heart to Heart: Ashton Ford, Psychic Detective by Don Pendleton Heart to Heart: Ashton Ford, Psychic Detective by Don Pendleton Dec. 23, 2010 $2.99 55843 words Sample 15%
Private Investigator Ashton Ford has powers some call supernatural. The sudden appearance of a man reported to have died 150 years ago, takes Ford to a mansion high above the sea where he finds himself surrounded by luxurious comfort and the flesh and blood “ghosts” of people from the past. Ford’s must pierce the secret of the mansion, while at the mercy of a beautiful sculptress.
Polly! by Stephen Goldin Polly! by Stephen Goldin Dec. 23, 2010 $4.99 40938 words Sample 20%
"Blasphemous...highly offensive"...and VERY funny! Meeting Polly is an adventure where you’ll discover: why snowmen can’t dance; a scene from a previously unseen Marx Brothers movie; the Three Laws of Thermodynamics; and the secret of the universe. Oh, and also the recipe for the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Just remember: Nothing's ever hopeless unless you lose all hope.
Dark Tomorrows, Second Edition by JL Bryan Dark Tomorrows, Second Edition by JL Bryan Dec. 23, 2010 $0.99 71175 words Sample 25%
Psychics. Aliens. The occult. Zombies. Starships. This baroque collection of stories explores the darkness that waits ahead of us, from the monster lurking around the next corner to sweeping dystopian visions of the future. It includes stories by Joel Arnold, S.W. Benefiel, J.L. Bryan, Michael Crane, Robert J. Duperre, Amanda Hocking, Vicki Keire, and Daniel Pyle.
An Affair Of Alternating Passions by Monica P An Affair Of Alternating Passions by Monica P Dec. 23, 2010 $1.00 4064 words Sample 15%
Trisha finds her husband gone and she goes to a neighbours house in order to get herself away of disparity. She is let inside of his home, and is given a good time - however her neighbour grows affections that make her feel shy, and she is slowly drawn into a love affair. Slowly she is twined inside of a web which she finds hard to get away from.
Wanted: One Retired Dragonslayer by C. L. Norman Wanted: One Retired Dragonslayer by C. L. Norman Dec. 23, 2010 $0.99 2811 words Sample 50%
After years fighting dragons with his trusty Remington M700 and sword, John St. George wants to retire but dragonslaying is in his blood. When danger comes to another damsel, John leaps into action, creaky knees and all.
A Man of Letters by Eric Pollarine A Man of Letters by Eric Pollarine Dec. 23, 2010 $0.99 35126 words Sample 20%
Struggling author and professional customer service rep Paul Rodgers hates his life. He hates his job, the people at his job, his unsuccessful writing and just about everything except his girlfriend. But when a series of mysterious events pushes Paul outside of his comfort zone into a shadowy world where he no longer “exists,” he’ll do anything to get back to his normal, boring life.
Erotica: Threesomes, The Collection by Lillian Snow Erotica: Threesomes, The Collection by Lillian Snow Dec. 23, 2010 $4.99 22977 words Sample 20%
This collection brings together the erotic stories found in Threesomes: One Is Not Enough, Volumes 1 & 2, for your enjoyment. The four enticing tales are- Threesome: with Her Best Friend (and the Neighbour!), Threesome: with the Pool Boy (and His Girlfriend!), Threesome: with Her Hairdresser (and the Mailman!), Threesome: with Her Boss (and the Secretary!) Explicit sexual content. For Adults Only.
Superstar by T C Southwell Superstar by T C Southwell Dec. 23, 2010 $2.99 99246 words Sample 30%
When Carrin meets her idol, Mark Lord, and he seems to really like her, she’s thrilled, but soon she suspects that he has an ulterior motive. Why would he choose a mousy farm girl over beautiful actresses and supermodels? His Oscar-winning acting talents don’t fool her – oh, no, she’s got him pegged, and he’s not adding her to his undoubtedly massive collection of bedpost notches!
Threesomes: One Is Not Enough, Volume #2 by Lillian Snow Threesomes: One Is Not Enough, Volume #2 by Lillian Snow Dec. 23, 2010 $2.99 11659 words Sample 25%
Why settle for just one Threesome when experience tells you one is not enough? This two story pack contains the following tales - Threesome: with Her Hairdresser (and the Mailman!) Threesome: with Her Boss (and the Secretary!) These stories contain explicit descriptions of a sexual nature, and are intended for the delight of adults only.
Her Life as She Knew It by Karen Schwind Her Life as She Knew It by Karen Schwind Dec. 23, 2010 $1.99 80187 words Sample 20%
For readers who believe that the best lives are built on the firmest foundations. As Caroline fights to right the wrongs former friends did to her, she uncovers secrets that lay bare the shame of people she's known and loved all her life. In the end, she learns a lesson that only her devout Christian father could teach—about love, loyalty and letting go.
The Death Clock - a short story by J. Rock The Death Clock - a short story by J. Rock Dec. 23, 2010 Free! 4178 words Read a sample
Andie didn’t know what to make of the numbers. She started seeing them when she got on the bus that morning. She didn't know what they meant...until she saw them run out...
Mrs. Claus and the Naughty Elf by Andrea Dale Mrs. Claus and the Naughty Elf by Andrea Dale Dec. 23, 2010 $0.99 3012 words Sample 30%
Samantha and her husband played Mr. and Mrs. Claus at North Pole Village for 23 years, until last year when he ran off with the Peppermint Stick Girl. This year, Samantha realizes that elf Jeremy is all grown up…and Jeremy realizes that Mrs. Claus is pretty damn sexy once she takes off the padded suit. This story first appeared in The MILF Anthology (Blue Moon Books, 2006)
Santa Claus is Comin' by Andrea Dale Santa Claus is Comin' by Andrea Dale Dec. 23, 2010 $2.99 4516 words Sample 20%
Every Christmas Eve, Jessica indulges in a kinky erotic fantasy about Kris Kringle. And every year she wakes up on Christmas morning, aching and satisfied. Is it really just a fantasy…or a S&M Christmas miracle? Includes the BONUS story "The Queen of Christmas." "Santa Claus is Comin'" first appeared as part of CircletPress.com’s Erotic Advent 2010.