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Funkforce Five by Jeremy Andersen Funkforce Five by Jeremy Andersen April 25, 2012 $2.99 52 words Sample 30%
The Funkforce Five battle for justice, liberty, and handou---equality for all. They are a brave team with special powers to defend the left and the Democratic party.
Razzle Dazzle Basil: A Short Story by Mary Claire Mahaney Razzle Dazzle Basil: A Short Story by Mary Claire Mahaney April 25, 2012 $0.99 4913 words Sample 15%
Basil McFrazzle, the little gorilla with the rhyming name, asks to go to work with his human dad on Take Your Child to Work Day. “I’m ready to go, Papa!” “Where are you going, Basil?” “I’m going to work with you!” “No you’re not." But Basil is a persistent son who promises, “I won’t get into any trouble, Papa,” and his office adventure begins...
The First Adventure of the Faxable Man by E.D. Shiffman The First Adventure of the Faxable Man by E.D. Shiffman April 25, 2012 $2.99 120714 words Sample 20%
Arnie Jensen’s life of repairing office equipment seems ordinary enough until one very special night when, in a freak accident involving cosmic radiation and more than a little printer toner, he is imbued with an incredible power: the ability to travel through fax machines and communication cables to virtually any destination in the world.
Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson Tales of a Free Spirit by Gavin Dobson April 25, 2012 $4.99 47439 words Sample 10%
A collection of short stories following the life and ups and downs of Geordie Kinloch. Each story is an individual tale but interconnects with the others taking in characters and events from the authors life. Gavin Dobson's first book of fiction bring back the art of short story writing, a literary form which had been too long neglected. An excellent read that will leave you smiling.
Lady Moon by Rachel Starr Thomson Lady Moon by Rachel Starr Thomson April 25, 2012 $3.99 54757 words Sample 20%
When Celine meets Tomas, they are in a cavern on the moon where she has been languishing for thirty days after being banished by her evil uncle for throwing a scrub brush at his head. Tomas is a charming and eccentric Immortal, hanging out on the moon because he’s procrastinating his destiny—meeting, and defeating, Celine’s uncle. Lady Moon is a fast-paced, humourous adventure.
Fars Fødselsveer by Per Holbo Fars Fødselsveer by Per Holbo April 25, 2012 $0.99 1779 words Sample 20%
Fødselsmafiaen er overalt! Novelle om fars bestræbelser på at være en god mand for moren til hans barn... del af novellesamlingen 'Pinligt!'
Maynard Soloman Takes the Bus to a Strip Club (Funny Detective Stories #6) by Benjamin Sobieck Maynard Soloman Takes the Bus to a Strip Club (Funny Detective Stories #6) by Benjamin Sobieck April 25, 2012 $0.99 8654 words Sample 25%
Inspired by true events! In this misadventure, the hapless private investigator is hired to track down a missing college student. Maynard heads to a strip club to investigate, but there's a problem. His decaying RV dies halfway there. To continue the case, he'll need to do battle with his worst enemy: The city bus. Hang on, it's going to get weird. BONUS: Includes "Maynard's Guide to Tipping."
The Shoe App by Emily Debenham The Shoe App by Emily Debenham April 25, 2012 $0.99 1128 words Sample 20%
Catherine, a tall, shoe-obsessed, programmer is looking for a six foot tall male to date but runs into mormon missionaries instead. Flash Fiction. Semi-Finalist in Mormon Lit Blitz 2012.
Bier & Blomster by Per Holbo Bier & Blomster by Per Holbo April 25, 2012 Free! 1598 words Read a sample
"Far... Hvor kom lillesøster ud henne?" - hvad gør man lige, når ens søn stiller den slags spørgsmål, inden han er gammel nok til at gå i børnehave?
Tattletale Roadhouse by Tony R Lindsay Tattletale Roadhouse by Tony R Lindsay April 25, 2012 $6.99 34181 words Sample 20%
Tony Lindsay's first venture into social commentary and rural humor is a riotous collection of vignettes rooted in the Deep South and skewering preachers, salesmen, marriage, big shots and especially the downhome, hard-drinking, overly affectionate folks who are his heroes.
Tweet Treats: The Most Hilarious Twitter Tweets Ever! by Andrew Campbell Tweet Treats: The Most Hilarious Twitter Tweets Ever! by Andrew Campbell April 25, 2012 Free! 9545 words Read a sample
You really are ‘in for a Tweet!’ Titter at Twitter with these witty, twitty, Tweets for every occassion. With only 140 characters available, its not just hard to know what to write, its also hard to fit it all in! Allow me to help with this hilarious book of random Tweets. You’ll be sure to give your followers a giggle!
Percy the Parrot 2 - the bird's perspective by Peter Cain Percy the Parrot 2 - the bird's perspective by Peter Cain April 25, 2012 $2.99 11676 words Sample 20%
This is a follow up to my book 'Percy the Parrot and other pet subjects'. It is a fictional account of true events as it is Percy the Parrot himself who tells what happened to him from his point of view. The book is accompanied by original pictures and illustrations.
The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy April 24, 2012 $2.99 85153 words Sample 20%
Amanda has been trying for a year to divorce her lying, cheating, scam artist husband, Charley. Then he turns up dead. Finally they are no longer married! But she is the primary suspect and, as if that isn't bad enough, Charley's ghost shows up in her apartment. He was rejected, not allowed to go into the light. Even death did not them part.
Where Are The Bright Sparks? by Marcus Foot Where Are The Bright Sparks? by Marcus Foot April 24, 2012 Free! 799 words Read a sample
A short essay on the perils of using amateur contractors.
The Napa Valley Secret by Robert Smith The Napa Valley Secret by Robert Smith April 24, 2012 $2.99 69860 words Sample 20%
A light-hearted novel about a secret that had been forgotten in the evolving history of the Napa Valley Wine business. The descendants of the Moretti Wine Dynasty are faced with a difficult situation when the terrible secret comes to light. The problem becomes worse---and comical---when others outside the family learn about it. Disputes within the family and among the others make for a good time.
The Word of the Lord to Reublicans by Brian McLaren The Word of the Lord to Reublicans by Brian McLaren April 24, 2012 $2.99 15228 words Sample 10%
THE WORD OF THE LORD TO REPUBLICANS helps Americans, regardless of party affiliation, sift through the polemical rancor of the 2012 presidential elections and recover what has been lost to elected officials whose interests are controlled by their financial supporters.
The Word of the Lord to Evangelicals by Brian McLaren The Word of the Lord to Evangelicals by Brian McLaren April 24, 2012 $2.99 12787 words Sample 10%
A stone's throw from Starbucks - Joe, homeless and a dead ringer for blues singer Robert Johnson, tells Wheaton College freshman Wendy Gullivan that He is God and has a message for the Evangelicals...a message He wants her to deliver.
A Matter of Perspective by Cheryl Lee A Matter of Perspective by Cheryl Lee April 23, 2012 $0.99 2606 words Sample 20%
Bullying and bullies are high on the minds of everyone right at the moment, both sides of the picture are unique. Will this be any different for the narrator of this story? What would you do?
George W. Bush Gets Kidnapped by a UFO, and Other Stories by Douglas Sczygelski George W. Bush Gets Kidnapped by a UFO, and Other Stories by Douglas Sczygelski April 23, 2012 $3.99 34920 words Sample 20%
It's like Jon Stewart meets Isaac Asimov: science fiction and political satire go on a rampage in Douglas Sczygelski's new book of short stories. What do you do when genetic engineers turn the president into a pig? What do you do when a tyrannosaurus rex gets picked to run for vice president? What do you do when the president gets kidnapped by aliens from a UFO who don't seem too friendly?
Some Ways To Make Your Penis Bigger by Michael Zinetti Some Ways To Make Your Penis Bigger by Michael Zinetti April 23, 2012 $0.99 2844 words Sample 30%
Some Ways To Make Your Penis Bigger is jam-packed with a stupid amount of revolutionary techniques to make your penis bigger. When you start reading, your eyes will open for the first time about how to make your penis bigger. Keep in mind, that’s without any drugs, surgery, pills, injections, witchcraft, prayer, or shit like that.
Men with Black Briefcases by Michaele Lockhart Men with Black Briefcases by Michaele Lockhart April 23, 2012 $1.29 15273 words Sample 15%
Is their a murderess in their subdivision? Recently widowed Mrs. Goto would never consider herself a prying neighbor, but it’s impossible not to notice all those many men who carry black briefcases and regularly come to the house across the street. Although she doesn’t speak much English, she clearly understood the word “murder.” She’s overheard them discussing it too often--she must act quickly!
The Rape Tax: A Short Political Satire by Brandon M. Lindsay The Rape Tax: A Short Political Satire by Brandon M. Lindsay April 23, 2012 Free! 6242 words Read a sample
A government study declares that sex is generally good for people, and those with access to sex are better off than those without. Then, this happens. Introducing The Rape Tax, a short political satire by author Brandon M. Lindsay (approx. 6100 words).
Nose for Trouble by Doranna Durgin Nose for Trouble by Doranna Durgin April 23, 2012 $5.99 75732 words Sample 20%
Dale Kinsall is a young and talented veterinarian, starting over in a new town and a new state and a new job--and new problems. For example, the corpse that his Beagle Sully finds during lunchtime on Dale's first day of work....
Dying Wishes by Per Holbo Dying Wishes by Per Holbo April 23, 2012 $0.99 2208 words Sample 35%
A hit using a car crash? Not the original plan, but who cares? It worked, didn´t it?
Best of Luck, Jeff Babbage! by Dustin M. Weber Best of Luck, Jeff Babbage! by Dustin M. Weber April 22, 2012 $4.99 67624 words Sample 20%
A former literary agent finds out firsthand the challenges that writers face in producing the ideal manuscript for potential publication while simultaneously coping with his new job.
A Little Book of Wonky Wisdom by Frankie Lassut A Little Book of Wonky Wisdom by Frankie Lassut April 22, 2012 $0.99 7778 words Sample 25%
Ordinary people love clever people, if the clever people help them in pub quizzes. But, that aspect aside, what about clever people whose knowledge surpasses that stuff found in the non-fascinating question books from the pub quiz question complier? No! This little offering is the type of knowledge that proper thrills people. People will love you! People will want to be with you.
Grammarwatch UK and Culture Shock, Two Short Stories by Ian Ramsay Grammarwatch UK and Culture Shock, Two Short Stories by Ian Ramsay April 22, 2012 $1.99 4765 words Sample 20%
These short stories are satirical, bemoaning the depths to which the English language and the UK economy have plummeted. Journalists, politicians, the BBC and the BMA are in the firing line.
Fourth Impressions by Ray Kingfisher Fourth Impressions by Ray Kingfisher April 22, 2012 Free! 3553 words Read a sample
'A petrol station. A lonely concrete full stop aside a line of dual-carriageway. Dusk.' Everyone knows the old saying about first impressions counting for so much. Then again you should never judge a book by its cover. What can you really tell about a person from what you see and hear when you first meet them? In this twisting comic drama nothing is quite as it first seems.
Star Sign Stories: Entertaining Tales Of Astrological Proportions: Volume Two Taurus by Lyvea Rose Star Sign Stories: Entertaining Tales Of Astrological Proportions: Volume Two Taurus by Lyvea Rose April 21, 2012 $4.99 21667 words Sample 20%
“Star Sign Stories” is a collection of twelve stories about the twelve star signs, featuring a perfectly ordinary 21st century heroine who is a massive thrill-seeker underneath. What a thrill it would be, Stella thinks, to fly up a wormhole to Aries travel all the way round to Pisces, and live out the legends of the stars, one by one. Follow Stella the Astro-Fizzicist on another riotous adventure
Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill Crossroads: A Novel About Choice by Suzie O'Neill April 21, 2012 $0.99 49862 words Sample 15%
"Every life is an adventure..." Plain Jane was skeptical when she read "How to Overcome Your Hum-Drum Boring Life" by Iam Xcitin. But, her life lacked excitement so she decided to follow Xcitin's advice. The story is a "choose your own adventure." As you arrive at a series of crossroads, it's up to you to choose where to go next. The excitement or boringness is entirely up to you!
The Legend of Lee More by Lee More The Legend of Lee More by Lee More April 21, 2012 $3.00 29399 words Sample 20%
An Auto-biographical story of an average man-boy who lies and just doesn't get it. Filled with tales of debauchery and nonsense, Lee takes the reader through his memories that have created his life. Some of which is humorous.
The Legend of Lee More by Lee More The Legend of Lee More by Lee More April 21, 2012 $3.00 29399 words Sample 20%
An Auto-biographical story of an average man-boy who lies and just doesn't get it. Filled with tales of debauchery and nonsense, Lee takes the reader through his memories that have created his life. Some of which is humorous.
Sinkronisity by Stephen Faulds Sinkronisity by Stephen Faulds April 21, 2012 Free! 70300 words Read a sample
A satirical science fiction fantasy about time travel and destiny.
Investigator by Robert Eisenhart Investigator by Robert Eisenhart April 21, 2012 $4.99 32041 words Sample 15%
Charlie used to be a private eye before he landed on skid row. When his ex-partner, Jerry, is killed by a remote-controlled plane, Charlie is hired to investigate. He discovers that Jerry was in the blackmail business. Predictably there are many who wanted him dead. The list includes his secretary, a tv producer, a televangelist, and the Chief of Police. Charlie is in dangerously over his head.
Cloud Men by D.L. Aidan Cloud Men by D.L. Aidan April 21, 2012 $0.99 22472 words Sample 20%
Are you a drug addict and don't realize it? Are you wasted beyond recognition right now? Is there a man made of cloud trying to talk to you? Do you often look up at the clouds for an answer? Well, if you've ever been on an airplane you know the answer is not up there. But some of us have a twisted version of reality. For Jimmy and a host of other homeless characters the hope lies in the clouds,
Servant of the Republic: Short Stories from a Career Bureaucrat by Servus Publicus Servant of the Republic: Short Stories from a Career Bureaucrat by Servus Publicus April 21, 2012 $3.00 42939 words Sample 20%
No workplace is perfect, but some are less perfect than others. Servant of the Republic is the story of a career civil servant and the eye-opening events that have made his career stranger than fiction. It’s the story of training fiascos, egomaniacal leadership, marginal middle management, well-intentioned but hapless personalities, and office politics at its worst.
Can A Rooster Drive A Tractor? by Shelley Richardson Can A Rooster Drive A Tractor? by Shelley Richardson April 21, 2012 $2.99 1349 words Sample 50%
A colorful, 32 page picture book for children 3-7 that features Little Tractor who repeatedly asks all her barnyard friends if they can drive a tractor. The animated, costumed animals respond with rhyming answers that children and adults find funny. Little Tractor teaches us to change a sad mood through persistent action and help from animal friends and the farmer.
Welsh Love Story by clive pearce Welsh Love Story by clive pearce April 21, 2012 $4.60 58788 words Sample 15%
Dai Watkins is a man clinically proven to repulse women and animals. This story tells of his joy of finding porn on the Internet, then of his shock and horror at finding real live love. Set in the welsh town of Pontypridd, Welsh Love Story follows a clueless bum on the road to true love and beyond.
Triple Fleshburger With Fries: The Stewart King Omnibus by Stewart King Triple Fleshburger With Fries: The Stewart King Omnibus by Stewart King April 21, 2012 $6.32 50139 words Sample 20%
Three juicy burgers of gory, mashup horror crammed tantalizingly between a couple of freshly baked buns. It’s gruesome, fast food fiction that can be devoured with relish. The UK's cult horror writer Stewart King presents three of his best-selling novellas in one terrifying collection. Prepare to be scared out of your skin.
The Eyes of the Heart by Brenda McGhie The Eyes of the Heart by Brenda McGhie April 21, 2012 $10.00 100155 words Sample 20%
A young woman suffers the unexplained tragic death of her mother. With her mother’s mysterious death preventing closure, she travels to her mother’s place of death to get some answers. What she encounters is much more than she could ever have expected in a whirl-wind of events taking her on an emotional and spiritual roller-coaster. Everything she had come to know as a certainty in her life.
The Swishbucklers Don't-Steal the Gold by Thomas Hanna The Swishbucklers Don't-Steal the Gold by Thomas Hanna April 21, 2012 $4.99 99773 words Sample 15%
Wealthy bigots plan to double the group’s money by stealing their own gold for the insurance on it but they will blame the theft on the Swishbucklers, three masked gay civil rights defenders in flamboyant costumes. The Swishbucklers learn of the plan through a waiter that the plotters routinely ignore and twist things around so the public projects they support get the gold without stealing it.
Tortoise by Ross Gilfillan Tortoise by Ross Gilfillan April 21, 2012 $2.99 103027 words Sample 24%
“It's a sight seen countless times along the seafront at Whitby, just one more girl kissing one more vampire .” 17 is a difficult age for B.J. Neither his three friends, his secretive family nor Roger, the decor-loving football hooligan, can help him in his search to find himself – and lose his virginity. A comic novel about love, death, sex (and Goths) by the author of The Snake Oil Dickens Man.
Commercialized Adultery by Per Holbo Commercialized Adultery by Per Holbo April 20, 2012 $0.99 2208 words Sample 20%
A dating site for married people claims honesty in having an affair, because both know the other one is married. But why does the site have a PANIC! button?
Stoned by Clayton Spann Stoned by Clayton Spann April 20, 2012 Free! 4363 words Read a sample
On a tranquil island deep in the Pacific the inhabitants enjoy a blissful existence. Bliss has gotten better because the ruling council has recently doubled the number of seasonal feasts. The populace of course would like even more feasts, but the treasury is running short of money. And an election is coming up.
Humor Straight by Hugh McClintock Humor Straight by Hugh McClintock April 20, 2012 $2.99 82879 words Sample 15%
Rib-tickling Humor Straight is a book of the author’s funny newspaper columns plus a dozen of his short burlesques covering the bumbling activities of prehistoric cavemen. Humor Straight is not only a fun read (on a sofa or piecemeal on a pot) it is also a sundry resource for speeches of drollery and satire.
LMAO The First by Vortex LMAO The First by Vortex April 20, 2012 Free! 7304 words Read a sample
LMAO (Laughing My Ass Off) is a collection of jokes you may or may not heard, but it is still fun to read.
Retail Wedding by Mari Collier Retail Wedding by Mari Collier April 19, 2012 Free! 2329 words Read a sample
Retail Wedding takes you into the future. Weddings have evolved. This will take you to the shopping event of any couple's dream wedding. It's a ceremony of bonding for the best bargain.
Rent A Muse by Mitchell Phillips Rent A Muse by Mitchell Phillips April 19, 2012 $2.99 54374 words Sample 15%
every writer would love to have their own muse, one that sits on his or her shoulder inspiring them to write great prose, What if a muse is at the other end of a computer, only key strokes away? anthony segretti, aspiring writer, chooses to click on the the paypal button, which changes his life, and the people around him.
The Amazing Adventures of Miss Ariana Okata by Elise Moto The Amazing Adventures of Miss Ariana Okata by Elise Moto April 19, 2012 Free! 74761 words Read a sample
Ariana Okata loves her job working as a receptionist for a Vancouver mining company. But when her boss is murdered, to Ariana's great shock, she becomes a suspect. Embarking on a series of amusing and fantastical adventures around the globe, she sets out to clear her good name and, in the process, win the affections of the lead detective on the case.
Statistics can be Fun - Sometimes by Brian Parker Statistics can be Fun - Sometimes by Brian Parker April 19, 2012 Free! 1251 words Read a sample
Brian Parker reveals his dry sense of humour with this potentially boring subject matter - showing us how statistically, our lives can be categorised from one moment to the next!