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Sui Generis by Sharon E. Cathcart Sui Generis by Sharon E. Cathcart June 03, 2010 Free! 7600 words Read a sample
Author Sharon E. Cathcart ("In The Eye of The Beholder," "Les Pensees Dangereuses") presents a sampler of essays and short fiction. The collection features "Heart of Stone," a short story never previously published.
The Vodka Diaries by Mishka Zakharin The Vodka Diaries by Mishka Zakharin June 02, 2010 $2.99 3270 words Sample 25%
In ‘The Vodka Diaries’ Mishka Zakharin collects 23 poems inspired or motivated by his “sacred potatoey nectar”… some are specifically about vodka—its blessing or its bane—and in others, it is a mere peripheral mention leading to other happenstances… but in either case, through Zakharin’s unique perspective and eclectic lyricism, never has a vice seemed so virtuous……
Thirty Stories by Gil C. Schmidt Thirty Stories by Gil C. Schmidt June 01, 2010 $2.99 22553 words Sample 10%
Thirty stories, each about a page long, that was the goal. A goal worthy of fulfilling my need to feel the flow of writing, but with enough of a sense of urgency to pull the stories out of the large blank slate we call “inspiration.” Somerset Maugham once said that if you wait to write, you are a waiter, not a writer. I chose to write, as many times as it took to reach thirty stories.
Monsters You Know by Tirzah Goodwin Monsters You Know by Tirzah Goodwin May 31, 2010 Free! 6577 words Read a sample
Monsters You Know is a collection of four short stories that blend horror, dark humor and romance to create suspense. Two stories are about werewolves and the two remaining stories cover other types of monsters. One story contains some low level sex content.
A Bone To Pick by M Jones A Bone To Pick by M Jones May 31, 2010 $1.99 96128 words Sample 50%
A collection of short horror stories by M. Jones.
Ken's Tale & the Peterson Dilemma - Desperate Prequels by Nicholas Antinozzi Ken's Tale & the Peterson Dilemma - Desperate Prequels by Nicholas Antinozzi May 31, 2010 Free! 8398 words Read a sample
Ken Dahlgren watched the economy tumble. He knows the end is near. He and his wife plan for an economic cataclysm and stock their lake home with necessities. What Ken lacks are the guns to protect himself and Patty from the unknown. The search costs him dearly. The second story is about the rich Peterson clan, the moment after they realize they stayed in the city too long. Death is at their door.
Laughs, Lies & Limericks by Phil Latz Laughs, Lies & Limericks by Phil Latz May 31, 2010 $0.99 4667 words Sample 15%
This selection of racy and irreverent limericks is taken from Lorraine’s extensive collection of poetry. Anyone except prudes can enjoy a good laugh at her whimsical depiction of the human condition. Many different subjects are covered, most from the bawdy belly side of the tracks. Kiwi’s are known for their earthy view of life, her limericks are no exception. Enjoy her naughty look at life.
Sherlock Holmes in a Flash: New Short Holmes Stories by Abbott ePublishing Sherlock Holmes in a Flash: New Short Holmes Stories by Abbott ePublishing May 30, 2010 $2.49 12684 words Sample 50%
This collection of Sherlock Holmes stories by Abbott ePublishing contains 13 new, short, "Flash Fiction" stories - a tribute to Holmes and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. They are all 1,100 words in length, or less - often much less. You will quickly see that, with skill, this is all that is necessary for a talented writer to tell a smashingly good Sherlock Holmes tale.
Poems Poems Poems Galore by German Alcala Poems Poems Poems Galore by German Alcala May 29, 2010 $0.99 2851 words Sample 50%
This is a childish outlook on historical events and wild a imagination talks about topics that are both silly and deeply emotional like not being a teen celebrity to not being able to lose weight. Even visiting an affair with name calling and Drag Queens! Note: Drag Queen (The Poetry Collection) OUT NOW by German Alcala wherever eBooks are available!
Free for you by Echo Romeo Free for you by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 Free! 4337 words Read a sample
Free for you is the final installment of a six volume series of poems and writings by the first time author, Echo Romeo. This shows his most mature work to date since he wrote most of it when he got married and had kids. And, it's all free for you.
Enjoy by Echo Romeo Enjoy by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 $1.99 6322 words Sample 25%
Enjoy is the fifth volume in a series of six of poems and writings by Echo Romeo. This finds the author quietly living and dying (of boredom). What's a rehabilitated sex addict and international fugitive to do with his life? Sit back and enjoy life for a while until he plans his next move.
Doing It To Death by Echo Romeo Doing It To Death by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 $1.99 5648 words Sample 25%
"Doing it to Death" is the forth installment of a 6 volume set of poems and writings by a great new author, Echo Romeo. This volume collects the author's thoughts and ideas as he faces his potential demise in a prison in a foreign country. He recalls poetry written in dirt and on prison walls with the only thing he has- his blood. He does find a way to escape.
Come On by Echo Romeo Come On by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 $1.99 5708 words Sample 25%
"Come On" is the third volume of poems and writings by a great undiscovered writer, Echo Romeo. This volume collects the author's thoughts, poetry,and musings after a year of heavy partying and bouts of binge drinking, experimenting with drugs, coming to terms with beginnings of sex addiction and his father's death. "Come On" is Echo at his worst and best. Read on as he brings sexy back.
Blast by Echo Romeo Blast by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 $1.99 5014 words Sample 25%
"Blast" is volume 2 of 6 of poems and writings by an exciting new writer, Echo Romeo. The author dug up old notebooks and scraps that his mother may or may not have tried to throw away. He pieces together a lost childhood, memories of high school crushes and thoughts on his first love and what exactly happened before he lost his mind and joined the Army.
Adoration Nation by Echo Romeo Adoration Nation by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 Free! 5510 words Read a sample
Adoration Nation is the first volume of poems and writing by an exciting new writer, Echo Romeo. This first volume is offered free. It contains early poems and writings about women,love and sex, angels and devils, and reflections of the author's life in general.
Dark Pages by Brenton Tomlinson (Ed) Dark Pages by Brenton Tomlinson (Ed) May 24, 2010 $2.99 64821 words Sample 20%
A collection of dark stories to delight and disturb, including tales of fantasy, science fiction and chilling examples of the macabre. Full of exquisite tales of disturbia that will leave you unable to put the book down. When you finally do, you’ll never look at people the same way again.
In Search of Monsters - Abridged by Josh Covington In Search of Monsters - Abridged by Josh Covington May 24, 2010 You set the price! 37024 words Sample 20%
The abridged edition of my smash hit collection of stories.
About Things I Lost Long Ago ... scribblings from a foolish heart by Val Simone About Things I Lost Long Ago ... scribblings from a foolish heart by Val Simone May 24, 2010 $2.99 20179 words Sample 25%
A compilation of poems, musings, thoughts, aphorisms, mottos, sayings, and observations made by the author over a period of some twenty-four years, to jog memories of those special days when, surrounded by love and inspiration, all things were possible, to tug on your heartstrings and bring a smile to your face. A loving dedication to us hopeless romantics in the world who have loved and lost.
Tales From Gundarland by Hank Quense Tales From Gundarland by Hank Quense May 23, 2010 $2.99 78683 words Sample 25%
Laughter is like free health insurance: you can't get too much of it. It's filled with delightful entertainment. Without commercial interruption! There are six short stories and two novellas in here. All are new works. You'll meet some of Shakespeare's most famous characters, a warrior-cook, vigilantes, and beautiful, lusty princesses to mention a few of the memorable characters in the stories
Animal Behavior and Other Tales of Lycanthropy: A Chilling Collection of Werewolf Horror by Keith Gouveia Animal Behavior and Other Tales of Lycanthropy: A Chilling Collection of Werewolf Horror by Keith Gouveia May 21, 2010 $4.99 66356 words Sample 10%
"For the reader hungering for a change, Keith Gouveia offers an irresistible buffet of werewolf stories. Succulent and satisfying, fans of lycanthropes won't be able to resist digging their teeth into these tales." - Lorne Dixon, author of Snarl and The Lifeless. Animal Behavior and Other Tales of Lycanthropy Delivers Eleven Startling Tales of Werewolf Terror!
Dark: A Horror Anthology by Steve Wands Dark: A Horror Anthology by Steve Wands May 21, 2010 $2.99 68908 words Sample 50%
Fourteen authors come together to bring you their vision of horror in Dark: A Horror Anthology. Many of the iconic creatures of horror’s history resurface in fresh and innovative ways—zombies, werewolves, and chupacabras abound. There are plenty of new things to fear as well, a broken world, a myth of the murky depths, and a knife that cuts twice.
Diana Comet and Other Improbable Stories by Sandra McDonald Diana Comet and Other Improbable Stories by Sandra McDonald May 20, 2010 $7.99 68367 words Sample 20%
A writer of whimsy and passion, Sandra McDonald has collected her most evocative short fiction to offer readers in Diana Comet and Other Improbable Stories. A beautiful adventuress from the ancient city of New Dalli sets off to reclaim her missing lover. What secrets does she hide beneath her silk skirts? A gay cowboy flees the Great War in search of true love and an elusive undead poet...
Ten Chocolates From the Box by Rita Toews and Alex Domokos by Rita Toews Ten Chocolates From the Box by Rita Toews and Alex Domokos by Rita Toews May 19, 2010 $2.50 11160 words Sample 25%
Ten Chocolates From the Box is a collection of short Christian stories drawn from events in the authors' own lives. The stories encompass a variety of genre--from humor to quiet reflection. Experience Christmas in a Soviet prisoner of war camp, be reminded of God's gentle leading, or spend a riotous day in the life of a housewife.
Yonah, A Dove's Tale and other inspirational short stories by Linda Abel Yonah, A Dove's Tale and other inspirational short stories by Linda Abel May 18, 2010 $3.99 8469 words Sample 20%
Yonah, A Dove's Tale is one of eight inspirational short stories included in this collection. Children and adults alike will enjoy these stories with their messages of forgiveness, friendship and God's purpose for our lives.
His Early Work by Matteo Scopa His Early Work by Matteo Scopa May 17, 2010 $1.99 61770 words Sample 20%
First time short-storyist and fictional-essayist Matteo Scopa brings you this raucous collection of twenty-two timeless short stories and fictional essays, running the literary gamut from intentionally comedic and intentionally dramatic, all the way down to unintentionally comedic and unintentionally dramatic--and also there's one murder mystery in there, too. Silliness and seriousness abound.
The Dead Walk Diaries: Night by Joe Young The Dead Walk Diaries: Night by Joe Young May 17, 2010 $7.99 72468 words Sample 10%
The world changed forever in one night, the first night of the zombie epidemic. A countless number of people were killed only to rise again as the walking dead. This collection of diaries are the first-hand accounts from people that witnessed what happened. Gathered from journals, reports, notes, and video recordings–It paints a vivid picture of the horror, atrocities, and chaos that occurred.
A Sometimes Thing by CD Moulton A Sometimes Thing by CD Moulton May 17, 2010 $2.99 55632 words Sample 20%
Clint Faraday retires from the PI business in Florida and moves to Panama´ where he continues his specialty to help a few people. He meets a famous gangster from the states who wishes to get away from that business. 10 shorts.
In the Valley stories by Philip van Wulven In the Valley stories by Philip van Wulven May 13, 2010 $1.99 20632 words Sample 25%
These short stories will take you away, down into the valley and up again to soar over the mountains. Most are set in Africa, in the ancient bush, with people interacting with the animals, the birds and the spirits.
Four From Left Field by Elk Mountain Books Four From Left Field by Elk Mountain Books May 13, 2010 $4.95 37516 words Sample 10%
From a young wife's revenge, to world killing comets, from an asexual future society, to man-eating grizzlies, FOUR FROM LEFT FIELD is a collection of my more bizarre flights of fancy, none of which has anything to do with baseball.
The Wish - A Short Story by Vidhya Thiruvengadathan The Wish - A Short Story by Vidhya Thiruvengadathan May 12, 2010 $0.99 2857 words Sample 50%
The Wish All his life he had been pushed around and ignored. Then suddenly one day, he is the center of attraction. What happens next, is the rest of the story. I have included my previous short story A Couple Of Rupees along with this so its 2 short stories in one. Hope you enjoy it!
#VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA #VSS Anthology Volume 01 by Made in DNA May 12, 2010 Free! 5100 words Read a sample
Everyday hundreds of 140-character (or less) stories are posted to Twitter. This is a collection of just a few. # is a hashtag—an identifying marker—allowing users on social networking services to separate out and/or convey certain messages to other users utilizing the same markers. 'VSS' stands for 'very short story'. The #VSS Anthology contains over 150 stories by 37 authors.
The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology by Andrew Barger The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology by Andrew Barger May 11, 2010 $5.58 49780 words Sample 5%
For the first time in one anthology, Andrew Barger has compiled the best werewolf stories from 1800-1849. The stories are "Hugues the Wer-Wolf: A Kentish Legend of the Middle Ages," "The Man-Wolf," "A Story of a Weir-Wolf," "The Wehr-Wolf: A Legend of the Limousin," and "The White Wolf of the Hartz Mountains." Two of these fine stories have never been republished. Buy it today.
A Summer Collection by VTP Anthologies A Summer Collection by VTP Anthologies May 10, 2010 $2.99 62549 words Sample 4%
Victory Tales Press offers the following five sweet to sensual stories from multi-talented authors. These tales will stir your heart and satisfy your craving for romance, summer style, all year long. The Far Side of Lonesome by Rita Hestand, Over the Coals by Laurean Brooks, To Make the Magic Last by Cheryl Pierson, Chances Are by Laura Shinn, and The Trouble with Fishing by Rebecca J. Vickery
Robots Included by Tony Thorne MBE Robots Included by Tony Thorne MBE May 10, 2010 $2.99 72290 words Sample 8%
A collection of speculative stories for those readers of all ages who are interested in, or concerned about, the introduction of Artificially Intelligent (AI) machines ... in other words ... ROBOTS!
Poems from the Heart by Angeleque Ford Poems from the Heart by Angeleque Ford May 09, 2010 You set the price! 5678 words Sample 20%
Poems from the Heart is a collection of poems that can be looked at as a diary of my heart. It's about the journey down the road called love, through life with the heart as a metaphysical entity on paper. It is an open, honest, joyful and sometimes painful look at - love, life, relationships and sex.
One by Sollai Rhys One by Sollai Rhys May 09, 2010 Free! 22981 words Read a sample
Sollai's first collection of writings, has come on the back of fiery youth, armed with passion, conviction and humour. His writing holds the energy of a great imagination and the inspiration from his many traveling experiences. Sollai Rhys was born in 1988 in Australia, to artist parents who moved abode regularly, and traveled constantly. A country boy, he left home when he was 17 to complete his
One by Sollai Rhys One by Sollai Rhys May 09, 2010 Free! 22981 words Read a sample
Sollai Rhys's first collection of writings, has come on the back of fiery youth, armed with pas-sion, conviction and humour. His writing holds the energy of a great imagination and the inspiration from his many traveling expe-riences. Sollai Rhys was born in 1988 in Aus-tralia, to artist parents who moved abode regu-larly, and traveled constantly. A country boy, he left home when he was 17
Ghosts of Serpentariis and Other Somnificient Musings by Tarl Telford Ghosts of Serpentariis and Other Somnificient Musings by Tarl Telford May 08, 2010 $4.99 7160 words Sample 25%
Ghosts of Serpentariis and Other Somnificient Musings draws the reader into an imaginative symphony of poetic dreaming vistas. The title poem follows a foolhardy dreamer daring the depths of deepest imagination. On this journey he unlocks secrets, both light and dark, and fights to redeem his mortal soul. Additional poems explore the neverending battle between light and dark within the human mind.
Back in 5 Minutes ~ an expression of depression by Little Episodes Anthologies Back in 5 Minutes ~ an expression of depression by Little Episodes Anthologies May 08, 2010 $1.49 28034 words Sample 25%
Edited by Lucie Barât and Fawn Neün, designed by Chris Colston; Back in 5 Minutes is a collection of prose, poetry and lyrics by emerging writers dedicated to providing empathy and reducing stigma for those with depression, addiction and mental illness. Features work by actress Sadie Frost, poet Clint Catalyst and musician Alice Temple.
Dark Faith by Maurice Broaddus Dark Faith by Maurice Broaddus May 07, 2010 $4.99 119984 words Sample 25%
The destructiveness of passion, both earthly and supernatural, makes cities bleed and souls burn across worlds, through endless time. Experience the spiritual side of the zombie apocalypse in "The Days of Flaming Motorcycles" and transcend both hell and nirvana in "Zen and the Art of Gordon Dratch's Damnation." Look into "The Mad Eyes of the Heron King" to find the beautiful brutality written
Land of my Fathers by P. L. Crompton Land of my Fathers by P. L. Crompton May 06, 2010 $2.99 68993 words Sample 10%
A collection of interrelated stories set in a Welsh valley during the 1930s and 40s. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, a glimpse of life as it may have been then.
True Gritz by J Daniel Reaves True Gritz by J Daniel Reaves May 06, 2010 $1.00 13714 words Sample 50%
J. Daniel Reaves is a new Southern author who speaks in True Gritz with tongue firmly planted in cheek. This collection of flash fiction and short stories reflects his peculiar view of life growing up in the Southern U.S., with his weird sense of humor, a dose of serious reflection along with some interesting insights into our current culture. Bon Apetit!
The King of Cherokee Creek by Marian Allen The King of Cherokee Creek by Marian Allen May 05, 2010 $0.99 20122 words Sample 25%
Bud Blossom, Chinese-American owner of floating dockside restaurant The Golden Lotus, is a hard man to work for, a bad man to cross, and a difficult man to befriend. This is a collection of stories--some previously published, some new--about Bud and the people into whose lives he digs his claws. Also includes "The Dragon of North 24th Street", published in Marion Zimmer Bradley's FANTASY Magazine.
Barefoot Southern Boy In Shortz by J Daniel Reaves Barefoot Southern Boy In Shortz by J Daniel Reaves May 05, 2010 $1.00 10669 words Sample 50%
This collection of short stories comes from a fresh new voice of the American South. Growing up in the mid-twentieth century in the Southern U. S. was at once idyllic and tenuous. For a barefoot southern boy, the cocoon of what the South had been protected children from what it was going to become. These vignettes carry the reader back to a myopic though heart-warming time in history.
Midnight Gates by Richard Corwin Midnight Gates by Richard Corwin May 02, 2010 Free! 59007 words Read a sample
Midnight Gates is a 2007 USA Book News Award winning collection of short stories. “Another Corwin in Print and I’m glad you write so well. I wish I had written this book.” Norman Corwin, poet laureate, screenwriter, educator, essayist, author
Unmasked by Kate Sterling Unmasked by Kate Sterling April 29, 2010 $0.99 17119 words Sample 20%
Goddess Aphrodite will grant Morgan's wish to reunite with Derek, but only if Morgan can find him in the masquerade before midnight. Instead, Morgan finds Brianna and Marcos, a married couple whose relationship has gone stale, and she offers to help them spice it up. But when everyone is unmasked the next morning, Morgan must decide whether to return to her old life, or live with her new love.
MA's Monthly Hot Flashes: 2002-2009 by Marian Allen MA's Monthly Hot Flashes: 2002-2009 by Marian Allen April 28, 2010 $0.99 2925 words Sample 25%
Hot Flashes are tiny little stories--fireflies for your mind. I've published one of these little guys every month since January 2002. This seven-year collection includes romance, mystery, tragedy, fantasy and more. Perfect for reading on a small-screen device.
Like a Long Road Home by Circlet Press Editorial Team Like a Long Road Home by Circlet Press Editorial Team April 27, 2010 $3.99 31550 words Sample 10%
Fantasy/romance/erotica. Travel can be dangerous, but that danger does funny things to people. Sometimes the journey brings out a romantic spark that’s been there all along. Sometimes meeting a stranger leads to unexpected passion. These four stories explore the dangerously enticing side of perilous travel. Warning: Explicit Sex. With Vinnie Tesla, Sunny Moraine, Elizabeth Coldwell, LA Mistral.
Vicious Verses and Reanimated Rhymes: Zany Zombie Poetry for the Undead Head by A.P. Fuchs Vicious Verses and Reanimated Rhymes: Zany Zombie Poetry for the Undead Head by A.P. Fuchs April 27, 2010 $4.99 18164 words Sample 10%
Over 90 poems of carnage, hopelessness and despair mixed with oodles of the living dead await you. Featuring poems by W. Bill Czolgosz, Paul A. Freeman, Keith Gouveia, J.H. Hobson, Rich Ristow, Lester Smith, Steve Vernon, Zed Zefram, Zombie Zak and many others, Vicious Verses and Reanimated Rhymes will not only melt your brain . . . it'll tear out your jugular!
Tales of the Grim Reader vol. 1 by Scott Roche Tales of the Grim Reader vol. 1 by Scott Roche April 27, 2010 $0.99 4475 words Sample 50%
This trio of macabre tales takes place in the weird little town of Lumiere and features a book store I came up with called “The Grim Reader”. It’s heavily influenced by my love of EC Comics and all of the weird, twisted children they spawned. I hope you enjoy them and if you do there will be more to come in this world.