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Final Dawn by Steve Sutton Final Dawn by Steve Sutton March 23, 2012 $0.99 3574 words Sample 30%
A dying man's tragic life flashes before his eyes, as well as his encounters with a mysterious blue light.
Scandalous Memoir of Sweetness by Kiki Price Scandalous Memoir of Sweetness by Kiki Price March 22, 2012 $2.99 27728 words Sample 25%
Like a hurricane hitting in the dead of winter, the marriage of a beautiful employment law attorney, Gabrielle Griffin, and Dr. Vance Griffin is put to the test. Family is there to support. Friends are there to support and destroy. Will Gabrielle come to understand the purpose of her trials and the meaning of forgiveness before it is too late?
The Last Letter by Jeffrey Miska The Last Letter by Jeffrey Miska March 22, 2012 Free! 4660 words Read a sample
Marie is a college student living in Laval Quebec. An unexpected tragedy brings her to a turning point in her love life. Little did she know that the voice of a young girl sharing her name and her pain, would give her the answer she was looking for.
Hard Choice by David Garrett Hard Choice by David Garrett March 22, 2012 Free! 330 words Read a sample
Making the right choice is not always easy. Or popular. But some choices are a matter of life or death.
Old Shemiran Road by David Morisset Old Shemiran Road by David Morisset March 22, 2012 $3.99 73937 words Sample 20%
'Old Shemiran Road' takes the reader to revolutionary Tehran as the Shah's reign gives way to tumultuous upheavals. While Iran's ruthless new leaders fortify their rule of terror, a beautiful Persian woman and a naïve Western man are faced with a chance to resurrect their failed romance. All they need is enough courage and accomplices willing to attempt a hazardous overland escape.
Hoop Dreams by M Koleosho Hoop Dreams by M Koleosho March 21, 2012 You set the price! 17072 words Sample 20%
Hoop Dreams tells the story of Keenan Ridge, once considered the top high school basketball prospect in the nation, well on his way to living out his dream of playing in the NBA. Sadly, tragedy strikes and threatens to derail him from pursuing his passion. Aided by an unlikely source in the guise of his dead brother, he will discover that the road to stardom is full of potholes.
Ides of March: A Roman Tragedy by Isis Payne Ides of March: A Roman Tragedy by Isis Payne March 21, 2012 Free! 4251 words Read a sample
Cicero returns from war and is soon taken in by Julius Caesar who guides him in the world of politics, wealth and most of all, power. As he grows closer to Caesar, Cicero questions if Caesar should truly be the leader of Rome. He soon has to make a choice of gaining power or betraying a father figure.
The Human Test Lab by Dwayne Phillips The Human Test Lab by Dwayne Phillips March 21, 2012 $0.99 3448 words Sample 20%
A student goes to The Human Test Laboratory for a part-time job. Maybe he will watch TV or use a couple of new products. He learns that he can make much more money by participating in a 72-hour test. He agrees, but has no idea what will happen for the next 72 hours.
The Beach Cottage by G. Lusby The Beach Cottage by G. Lusby March 21, 2012 $5.99 48183 words Sample 10%
Ryan Tatum served his country for three years in the Marine Corps and upon returning attempted to pick up his life where he left off. Finding the economy weak, his expenses large, and his will to work ignored, he took to the streets joining the ranks of the many homeless people in the same position in life. This story tells his struggles, his victories, and the pitfalls of life.
Pegasus Falling: Part 1 of the Cypress Branches Trilogy by William E. Thomas Pegasus Falling: Part 1 of the Cypress Branches Trilogy by William E. Thomas March 21, 2012 $2.99 99094 words Sample 20%
Pegasus Falling is the first part of the Cypress Branches Trilogy. A heartbreaking and courageous work, it follows the emotional story of paratrooper Sammy and his battle to stay alive, sane and keep hold of the woman he loves amongst the terrors of World War II and its aftermath.
Laws Of Contrition by Valerie Thompson Laws Of Contrition by Valerie Thompson March 20, 2012 $7.99 129112 words Sample 11%
See my website for an article by John Mastrini at IFR about my novel. This is a racy tale, about debt and dysfunction, deception, lust, and old fashioned love, where there are as many winners as losers. Or perhaps everyone’s a winner. Even the dead. Where does need end and greed begin? Can we ever break free of our past? Does willpower stand in the way of desti
paychance opening sunday thoughts by Brian Williams paychance opening sunday thoughts by Brian Williams March 20, 2012 Free! 2292 words Read a sample
Wrapped in the arms of a hospital, wrapped in the arms of law, wrapped in what is close to being reality.
Werewolves Amongst Us by Ron Rosewood Werewolves Amongst Us by Ron Rosewood March 19, 2012 $1.99 10744 words Sample 25%
An 11,000 novella with plenty of action. Rolf Unger,a prosecuter uses his werewolf talents to deal with two unjust cases.He then himself becomes the subject of a police investigation.
the smart one by anthony domanski the smart one by anthony domanski March 19, 2012 $2.00 263 words Sample 20%
two friends inside of a recovery house live to help each other out one is book smart the other is street smart when there on the outside they dont even know each other
Hot on the Trail by Harly Drum Hot on the Trail by Harly Drum March 17, 2012 $1.00 62877 words Sample 50%
Cougars and snakes and...smugglers? Oh my! For Hal Davis the walk from Mexico to Canada along the PCT was meant to be a relaxing journey of self discovery. What he got, however, was a tag-along rookie hiker from Indiana named Terra, a jilted ex-hiking companion, large carnivores, and armed smugglers. For Hal and Terra, getting to Canada will have more obstacles than they could have ever imagined.
Suspected Spouse by Bonny Huffman Suspected Spouse by Bonny Huffman March 17, 2012 $0.99 3279 words Sample 20%
A humorous story about a young couple whose marriage would be less awkward with fewer "people" in it.
Shorts & Shorters II by Thomas M. Kelly Shorts & Shorters II by Thomas M. Kelly March 17, 2012 $2.99 16048 words Sample 20%
A collage of One Act Plays and Monologues: Too Late to Waken, Garage Sale and I Heard That!
Night Shift at The Mariton Mardi gras by Benjamin J Patterson Night Shift at The Mariton Mardi gras by Benjamin J Patterson March 17, 2012 $3.99 16482 words Sample 30%
Working loss prevention in the hospitality industry I had experiences like no othe so I decided to write this book and share some of the drama.
Szent Johanna Gimi - III. Egyedül by Jasmin Fath Szent Johanna Gimi - III. Egyedül by Jasmin Fath March 17, 2012 Free! 117999 words Read a sample
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An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Twenty-The Merry Wives of Windsor by Students' Academy An Approach to W. Shakespeare’s Plays-Twenty-The Merry Wives of Windsor by Students' Academy March 16, 2012 $2.99 17374 words Sample 20%
It is not surprising to see that the academic institutions all over the world are gradually forgetting the past geniuses on whose foundations the pillars of English Literature had been raised.
I Am Not My Own by Remaya Ife Campbell I Am Not My Own by Remaya Ife Campbell March 16, 2012 Free! 6576 words Read a sample
Because you thought slavery was abolished. Because you thought freedom applied to all. Ask a victim. Ask Alana. Follow the story of one girl's abduction into the sex trade and the trials she faces. This story is fictional. Human trafficking is not. Please read and review.
Slipping through the cracks by James Edwin Branch Slipping through the cracks by James Edwin Branch March 16, 2012 $2.99 22889 words Sample 20%
Edward Finch slowly became the invisible man. He would have died in prison if it hadn't been for the curiosity of Detective Jason Burns. Having confessed to a double murder even his family believed he was guilty. Locked away in a prison cell dying of cancer Edward Finch was content to spend the rest of his days there. How did he get there? What happend to him? Jason Burns was determined to find ou
Dawn - at eventide by Geo. F Tytherleigh Dawn - at eventide by Geo. F Tytherleigh March 15, 2012 $1.99 107848 words Sample 20%
‘Dawn – at eventide’ is set during the First World War and tells the supernatural tale of two soldiers who stumble upon a legend which concerns a knight of the Middle Ages who falls in love with a peasant girl. The ruling aristocracy take umbrage and the knight disappears. The girl awaits his return through the ensuing centuries. One of the soldiers discovers that he is the knight returned.
The Greenless World by Austin Torney The Greenless World by Austin Torney March 15, 2012 $0.99 7674 words Sample 20%
Marooned on an arid planetoid, when the Earth is destroyed, Patrick meets the alien, Serena, and tries to explain many things that she has never seen, foremost among them the color ‘green’.
The Mark by Brian Harris The Mark by Brian Harris March 15, 2012 $1.99 117729 words Sample 10%
Two men born continents apart, one hell bent on being the greatest con man in the world and the other,a cop, one of New York's finest, who doggedly trails him to bring him to justice.
One Last Time by C. S. Chollie One Last Time by C. S. Chollie March 14, 2012 $0.99 3922 words Sample 30%
This short story is about everlasting love. A love that sustains during good times and bad times. Sara has plans to leave her husband and children, but Al has other ideas.
Amirah by Rene Lathrop-Nethercot Amirah by Rene Lathrop-Nethercot March 14, 2012 $0.99 719 words Sample 20%
After 9/11 life in the United States became more difficult for Muslims. They are looked at like terrorists. Simple story on the difficulties facing a person under religious persecution. Fiction short story.
The Life Line by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson The Life Line by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson March 14, 2012 $1.99 61851 words Sample 15%
Take three men and two women, add one concrete underwater tunnel, shake vigorously with a major earthquake and you have the makings of "The Life Line" -- a novel of survival.
Ten Thousand Miles From Home by Dalton Vail Ten Thousand Miles From Home by Dalton Vail March 13, 2012 $4.99 80521 words Sample 50%
Distraught after giving birth to a stillborn baby and witnessing the Roberts family rejoicing in their newborn twins from across the hospital hallway, Dana Bradford considers the unthinkable. Can she successfully steal one of the twins, and if she does, what kind of a life can she offer the baby?
The MP's Tales Illustrated by Austin Torney The MP's Tales Illustrated by Austin Torney March 12, 2012 $3.99 21761 words Sample 20%
Color Illustrated. Two Army MP leaders pursue a seemingly routine weapons theft case in Hawaii, but find there are larger forces at work. Their mysterious Colonel eventually initiates and guides them towards ultimate maneuverings, and even to the underpinnings of reality itself. A drug case is the ultimate adventure of the book, which draws the MPs into the mountains where there is a cave retreat.
Such is Life by D Scott Shultz Such is Life by D Scott Shultz March 12, 2012 $1.00 95114 words Sample 30%
Steven Todd is about to learn that one man’s need for forgiveness is another man’s cross to bear. A respectable family man, twenty-five years ago Steven was a meth-addict. But that’s between Steven and God, at least until his old friend hitchhikes to town. With seven years of sobriety and a terminal diagnosis, Randy carries something else: a dark secret that could destroy Steven. Rough language
Fallen Star by Ian Barker Fallen Star by Ian Barker March 12, 2012 $4.99 78595 words Sample 10%
The Fallen Boys were at their zenith when Zac’s luck ran out. How does the shock of being dumped from dazzling and conspicuous success into relative obscurity affect his fellow band members Karl, Ritchie and Leon?
Lucky Day by Richard McManus Lucky Day by Richard McManus March 11, 2012 Free! 899 words Read a sample
A couple wins the lottery on their wedding day. A brief tale of disjointed love. A short short story.
Chick Magnet by Kurt Ulmer Chick Magnet by Kurt Ulmer March 11, 2012 Free! 1583 words Read a sample
Being a chick magnet is fine as long as it doesn't get you into too much trouble. He had some serious explaining to do when things went awry.
Rose's Will - the first 3 chapters. by Denise DeSio Rose's Will - the first 3 chapters. by Denise DeSio March 11, 2012 Free! 5715 words Sample 100%
The first three chapters introduce the three main characters in Rose's Will - a wealthy Bulgarian Holocaust survivor, a lesbian atheist and a blue-collar family man juggling too many responsibilities. All three struggle to maintain a relationship with Rose, a small-minded Italian woman from Brooklyn. If you enjoy reading about dysfunctional families, you will love Rose's will. Buy at Amazon & BN
Duodecameron by John Schou Duodecameron by John Schou March 11, 2012 $1.99 85978 words Sample 20%
In a refugee asylum in the Swiss Alps, 12 people meet, all fugitives from the New World Order and the altered morale of the Third Millennium. All of them have obtained a dangerous knowledge that further on makes a normal life-style impossible. While awaiting the decision on their application to Switzerland, they exchange their different experiences until they are transferred to a leap in the dark.
Baby Girl by Michelle Kidwell Baby Girl by Michelle Kidwell March 10, 2012 $1.49 2927 words Sample 20%
Vietnam changed everybody, included Vinnie and Teresa who he lovingly referred to as Baby Girl. Would the test of a war draw this brother and sister closer or Farther apart..
The Games of Power by Sa’id Ahmad The Games of Power by Sa’id Ahmad March 10, 2012 $0.99 11327 words Sample 20%
This book reveals how the corrupt leaders in Africa get their powers and sovereignty through the use of black magic. It also reveal that no power competes with God’s, especially when an honest and devoted servant was in the midst of enemies who have oppressed, abused and raided a formerly prosperous nation, Forwani
Anatomy of Betrayal by Debra A. Carroll Anatomy of Betrayal by Debra A. Carroll March 10, 2012 $2.99 36739 words Sample 20%
An industry predominantly occupied by men, Kendall Graves managed to earn the homage and respect of her competition. As the world was addressing the need for affordable healthcare, Kendall found herself in the middle of an International effort competing with the one person she'd hoped to never cross paths with again. Despite her confidence, she didn't expect the duplicity and betrayal of the game.
Marshal by Russ Durbin Marshal by Russ Durbin March 10, 2012 Free! 4680 words Read a sample
Summer was still in the air when Murdock walked down the main street of the town. He was no longer Marshal Murdock. Now, he was John Murdock, rancher and private citizen. But trouble was brewing between a cattleman and a farmer that could end in a gun showdown. And the new marshal wasn't dealing with it. What should Murdock do?
Szent Johanna Gimi - II. Együtt by Jasmin Fath Szent Johanna Gimi - II. Együtt by Jasmin Fath March 10, 2012 Free! 99102 words Read a sample
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Waiting for Mahood by Thomas M. Kelly Waiting for Mahood by Thomas M. Kelly March 09, 2012 $2.99 15494 words Sample 20%
The how? It was dropped into my lap when, Jeffery, a friend from Columbia U, and I began picketing the bank across the street. Jeffery knocked up his high school sweetheart when she came to visit. He's in Sacramento doin' the right thing. The why? We were complaining about the interest rate on our student loans. The bank complained to the city...'n' the city forced us to occupy the park.
Karma comes home by Jennifer Akes Karma comes home by Jennifer Akes March 09, 2012 $0.99 4525 words Sample 10%
This is the story of Karma a dog who has a story to tell. The story is told from her perspective of her life until she found her forever home. The trials and tribulations of a rescue dog and how she survived life on the street.
Sista uppsättningen by Mats Hansson Sista uppsättningen by Mats Hansson March 09, 2012 Free! 4733 words Read a sample
Det börjar som ett skämt, men det är ett yxhugg i själen. Galghumor. Efter tjugo års äktenskap har han hittat en yngre kvinna och hon en yngre man. De avslöjar det för varandra – samtidigt. De vet inte om de ska skratta eller gråta och sitter liksom avklädda framför varandra, i en evighet. Utan ett ord. Båda två som denna enda formulering: Jag har varit … Jag har varit … otrogen.
Deux Semaines (Two Weeks) by Jeffrey Miska Deux Semaines (Two Weeks) by Jeffrey Miska March 08, 2012 Free! 20020 words Read a sample
"Deux Semaines" is the story of Jay, a middle aged man who decides to seek the advice of a therapist after losing the love of his life. His overwhelming need to tell his story in it's most intimate detail, makes his youthful love for her and his friends come alive in every detail.
Tennessee Rain by Emylee Bishop Sturk Tennessee Rain by Emylee Bishop Sturk March 08, 2012 $5.00 81339 words Sample 20%
A harrowing, historic tale of an ever struggling southern family. Spanning three generations and showing just how quickly and close to home history can repeat itself, this novel is hard to put down and sure to please.
At Only Thirteen by John Eldard Kato At Only Thirteen by John Eldard Kato March 07, 2012 $3.95 38498 words Sample 20%
She is only thirteen when fate befalls this young girl. Orphaned she has to leave behind a tearful young sister to find work. What she finds in the real world is cruelty and starvation with help far and few between. After two years she finally finds herself at a clinic where she discovers hope.
I Can Do This by James Hampton I Can Do This by James Hampton March 07, 2012 Free! 2774 words Read a sample
We all have our challenges, the things that intimidate, frighten, even overwhelm us at times. For some people it's heights; for others, public speaking. But for one strange and special person, it's an act so simple, so mundane, that anybody else would be astonished to hear that it could bring terror to a human heart. Today is the day he will conquer his fear...or be conquered by it.
Jagged Grass by James Tindall Jagged Grass by James Tindall March 07, 2012 $9.99 80225 words
Billie found a way to sustain his people on the remote Reservation of Big Cypress where jobs were difficult to find, hope even harder. The Tribal Councilman of the Panther clan is pitted against modern challenges and mafia adversaries to preserve his dignity, the heritage of his people, and the love of Christina through a course of events that would lead to intrigue, mystery, romance, and murder.
The Fifth Child by Shirl Solomon The Fifth Child by Shirl Solomon March 07, 2012 $2.99 71511 words Sample 20%
At a sleepover, four 6-year old girls are burned beyond recognition. A fifth child is found wandering dazed and alone and is sent to live with an uncaring family. With no memory prior to the fire, Alice longs for her parents. Seven years later, she meets a couple who had lost a child in the fire. They believe Alice is their child and that the girl in St. Theresa's Cemetery belongs to someone else.