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"Don't Give Up," Said Mom by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 $0.99 23168 words Sample 25%
Christina Black's mother has cancer and her father, well, he's vanished. What will she do without her mother, where will she go when she dies and how will she cope? A tale for those who are suffering or have suffered loss.
"Erving" by Luc Vos Aug. 07, 2010 $0.99 7036 words Sample 40%
Op de stranden van onze kust worden elke jaar heel veel leuke dingen gevonden. Soms geld, soms sieraden. Soms ook historische voorwerpen. En soms zelfs heel speciale voorwerpen, die een veel grotere betekenis hebben dan iemand had kunnen vermoeden. De jaarlijkse vakantie aan zee krijgt plots een heel andere betekenis...
"I Fly" by Andrew Hawcroft April 18, 2012 $5.99 48902 words Sample 20%
The lonely son of a dole-collecting, alcoholic parent discovers one night that he can float a couple of inches off the ground....
"POWERLESS" by Michael Heitkemper March 05, 2011 $0.99 8073 words Sample 20%
Mister Powerless knows from everyday experience, that being a powerless super hero is a tough job in a world filled with super powered villains. But when a mysterious super hero named Stunner vies to be his sidekick, Mister Powerless learns how the decisions that he makes now will greatly affect the future.
'n Feëverhaal: 'n Nuwe ou wêreld by Werner van Pletzen 'n Feëverhaal: 'n Nuwe ou wêreld by Werner van Pletzen Oct. 11, 2011 $1.00 95435 words Sample 20%
‘n Nuwe fantasieverhaal in Afrikaans. Al ooit gewonder waarheen feetjies verdwyn het? In hierdie nuwe vertelling van die feetjie legende ontdek jy die wêreld van feetjies. Ontdek waar hulle nou woon en hoekom hulle daar woon. Zant, die prins van die feetjies, saam met sy vriende woon in ‘n koninkryk afgesonder van die res van die wêreld. Hulle skep hul eie avontuur en herontdek die wêreld.
(Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love (Mark Twain Style) Ozark Mountains BLUE HOLE Mystery Suspense Novel by Rolland Love July 11, 2010 $2.99 53269 words Sample 30%
Blue Hole and the SEQUEL River's Edge are mystery suspense novels enjoyed by readers of all ages. Reviews: "To understand Overland Park writer Rolland Love, think Mark Twain." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star Enjoyed by readers of all ages. “The Blue Hole is a great book and will make a great movie. Mark Twain meets Deliverance”. Mike Daniel, Director, Burt Reynolds Museum.
(The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala (The Deleted) Poems Galore The Fourwell Tour by German Alcala Aug. 24, 2010 Free! 1777 words Read a sample
Whilst writing the lavish collection of Farewell Poems the young poet lost his sense of space and time. These are 10 of those poems that he simply couldn't cram into the final official cut, but what good would they do rotting away in some corner? So, enjoy.
... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean ... not in love with Kale Eddison by Joanne McClean March 14, 2011 $0.99 63152 words Sample 40%
What would you do if a super famous - not to mention super hot - actor decided to attend your school for his final year? Would you faint? Get tongue-tied? Stalk him? Or would you even really care?
...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1) by Glitch Michaels ...For The End (Timefur chronicles book 1) by Glitch Michaels June 13, 2011 Free! 7906 words Read a sample
The first book in the series follows Glitch a Young time fur and the last of his kind... or is he? Follow Glitch and his friends as he fights his so called dead brother Paradox.
...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman ...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1 by Gene Grossman Jan. 08, 2012 $2.99 31956 words Sample 20%
Besides being only 13 years old and less than 4 feet tall, Suzi's a computer genius, so she thinks it’s finally time for her to break away from solving crimes for her legal guardian attorney, and go out on her own… and boy does she ever do it in a big way, trying to trap a serial bombing murderer. Fasten your seat-belt for this story, because you'll need it for the ending as it zooms along
1000 Words: A Collection of Short Stories by Stephanie Bibb 1000 Words: A Collection of Short Stories by Stephanie Bibb April 22, 2012 $2.99 10637 words Sample 20%
"1000 Words" is a collection of ten short stories, each approximately one thousand words in length. They range from science fiction and fantasy, to adventure and horror. Each short story is accompanied by its own book cover. This was a capstone project meant to merge photographic illustration with creative writing.
112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello 112 Mercer Street by Sal Aiello May 03, 2012 $2.99 61022 words Sample 20%
112 MERCER STREET/ SYNOPSES YA suspense novel: 11-16 years old German Nazi forces have invaded France and are overtaking the rest of Europe. It is the year before the United States enters into World War 2. Benoit DeChamps, an eminent scientist and his family are secreted out of Occupied France and sent to live in Princeton New Jersey across the street from Albert Einstein. It is there that tr
13 Day War (Demonstone Chronicles #6) by Richard S. Tuttle 13 Day War (Demonstone Chronicles #6) by Richard S. Tuttle March 25, 2009 $5.99 224447 words Sample 50%
Massive Federation armies invade Alcea through magical portals. Outnumbered, the Alceans grimly prepare for the bloody conflict, but victory on the battlefield is not good enough for young King Arik. Knowing that Alutar has initiated the war solely to provide a million tears to fulfill an ancient prophecy, King Arik demands that the Knights of Alcea spare as many of the enemy soldiers as they can.
1440 by Megan Held 1440 by Megan Held July 03, 2011 $1.99 66755 words Sample 20%
Survival is the key. No time to back down and give up. Strength, determination, willpower and control of emotions are needed. When Mel arrives to school she does not realize or expect what is about to happen. Warning and reasons are not given. She does not know who they are, or why they want her. Twenty-four hours is all the time Mel is allowed. Confined to a girls change room, she is tortured.
1526 by Rena Edgar 1526 by Rena Edgar May 25, 2012 $2.99 30053 words Sample 20%
Unwilling to face the bullies at school, 15-year-old Gail Scott has become an expert in the art of hiding, but it is this very evasion that proves problematic when a tornado strikes. Gail finds herself inexplicably transported to an unfamiliar land with no easy way to get back. When she joins up with other wanderers, it becomes increasingly clear that reality as she knew it has ceased to exist.
17 hours by Ainsley bargaine 17 hours by Ainsley bargaine March 27, 2012 Free! 3023 words Read a sample
Juliana has two best friends: Sarah, and McKenzie. But when Sarah is kidnapped right before her eyes, she and McKenzie decide to go "save" her. In this novel, Juliana will have to use her brains, and remeber loyalty. If all goes well- Sarah will be back, kidnappers in jail, and they're all alive. If NOT, should Juliana just have let the police "deal" with it. Find out- and read the book!
18 and Life by Chris Simnett 18 and Life by Chris Simnett Dec. 11, 2010 $2.99 61480 words Sample 50%
Growing up’s a bitch for Rob and Ian, a couple of lonely high school geeks. It’s 1985 and the pair form a heavy metal band. Their friendship grows as strong as their musical ambition and their dream is to conquer the world of metal and get laid. But they never make it. A bottle thrown during a gig in a seedy bar sets off a string of events that ends any hope of them achieving their dreams.
1A by Jordan Morris 1A by Jordan Morris Sep. 12, 2011 $0.99 3104 words Sample 25%
On her flight to Sydney, Pandora Peterson finds herself stuck next to Nick Vicars - a chauvinist radio shock jock with too much hair wax and a cheap white suit. A modern retelling of the myth of Icarus for everyone who’s ever tried to fly.
2 Kingdoms: Anan's Ascent by Harry H. Hawkins, 2 Kingdoms: Anan's Ascent by Harry H. Hawkins, Sep. 05, 2011 $2.99 71104 words Sample 20%
Ten years of war have ravaged Munir as the battle between the loyal servants of the Ancient of Days and the Fallen Anakim rages on. Anan, one of the last Commanders in the world that follows the Ancient’s Ways is able to see into the spirit world of the Anakim. Will he find a way to overcome his own weaknesses and bring peace to his world, or will he and all he loves be lost to war?
2 Kingdoms: Anan's Awakening by Harry H. Hawkins, 2 Kingdoms: Anan's Awakening by Harry H. Hawkins, June 17, 2011 $0.99 68920 words Sample 20%
Before the Great War, Anan discovers his ability to see into the invisible world of the Anakim; spirits who were designed to serve the Ancient of Days although some rebelled and became known as the Fallen Anakim. Anan is thrust into an age old battle and must overcome his own fears and shortcomings. If he cannot he might lose the love of his life and possibly his soul.
2 Kingdoms: Invasion by Harry H. Hawkins, 2 Kingdoms: Invasion by Harry H. Hawkins, June 25, 2011 Free! 2133 words Read a sample
40 years before the Great War an invasion force has arrived on the peaceful planet of Munir with the intent of usurping power from the followers of the Ancient of Days. Before the battle started on Ranis, the real war was waged in the forest of Nira in 2 Kingdoms: Invasion
20 Dating Digs by Ada Elechi 20 Dating Digs by Ada Elechi Jan. 18, 2010 $1.59 382 words
How about some prestige and respect in dating while having a nice time ? You may want to check this out.
2012 in the Astrolabe by Cate Badham 2012 in the Astrolabe by Cate Badham Aug. 08, 2011 $2.99 75852 words Sample 20%
Incorporating Greco/Roman mythology, predictive astrology and psychotherapy techniques we are transported through the calendar year 2012 experiencing the psychological journey of three sibling (Gen X and Y) and their interaction with planetary influences as well as generational trends.
206 Kingston Street by Daniel Philbin 206 Kingston Street by Daniel Philbin May 26, 2011 $3.99 22630 words Sample 20%
When Jude Evans runs away and takes refuge in an abandoned shop, he uncovers a twenty-year-old murder.
2066 by Peter A. Brandt 2066 by Peter A. Brandt March 10, 2012 Free! 68941 words Sample 25%
Simon Camp was never thrilled about living underground during this ice age but when the old shaman came to town and instructed him to take a journey on the earth's surface to find his daughter, Simon knew his life would change forever.
2073 by Eileen Young 2073 by Eileen Young March 04, 2010 Free! 1249 words Read a sample
Colonizing space and the aliens who want us as cheap labor.
21 And A Half Minutes by Sushant sinha 21 And A Half Minutes by Sushant sinha May 29, 2011 $1.00 3392 words Sample 45%
This story is about a couple who is going through tough times and there is no way out!!!
2:32 A.M. by Emily Ford 2:32 A.M. by Emily Ford Feb. 07, 2012 $1.99 106876 words Sample 15%
What if you discover you have magical powers? And the sometimes freaky people you see in your dreams are real? And the new, ordinary life you're building in Savannah Georgia becomes a lie. And what if you have a choice to accept this life? Will this average seventeen-year-old risk losing everything to have more than can be imagined? Welcome to Cat Townsend's world! 2:32a.m, when things happen
3 Light Hearted Secrets by Alexander Kalinkin 3 Light Hearted Secrets by Alexander Kalinkin April 07, 2011 Free! 3048 words Read a sample
All these three secrets are about love, of course, because only love is able to fill our hearts with light. Each secret has got its special guardian: a wooden cat, a fortune card, and a small distant star.
3 Phaze by Mathew Bridle 3 Phaze by Mathew Bridle June 05, 2010 Free! 94865 words Read a sample
The Earth is nearing its end. Mankind is on the brink war with his own creation. A second Earth in an alternate reality is nearing its end. It needs mankind to unite the two realities to prevent its own demise. On Earth will The Green be stopped before it recycles everyone? Can Big Blue and Tupelo unravel the secrets of AlphaBeta Street and bring the two realities into alignment?
300 Nights by Kriss Perras Running Waters 300 Nights by Kriss Perras Running Waters Feb. 24, 2011 $5.99 60564 words Sample 50%
Brief Synopsis: 300 Nights is a cyberpunk science fiction novel where a society controlled by genetic manipulation creates social classes based on neural implants and gene bums. The biological superpower, the Basic Protection Corporation, controls the key to human survival. Yet, the Company stands idly by while a deadly space-born virus hurled down to Earth during an apocalyptic meteor storm annih
37 North 6 (Book Two of The Last Beautiful Republic). by E.G. CALLCUT 37 North 6 (Book Two of The Last Beautiful Republic). by E.G. CALLCUT March 28, 2012 $5.99 46632 words Sample 20%
Air-conditioning engineer was a good job, in the future. The Last Beautiful Republic, a good place to live: the only place to live. And Jude was faring unquestioningly well on his professional evolutionary curve, in his family status development, in his social positioning. Until the day his transit was refused. And his life began... ("37 North 6" is the 2nd vol. of "The Last Beautiful Republic").
7 Cities: Roswell by Lauren Howie 7 Cities: Roswell by Lauren Howie March 28, 2012 $0.99 16181 words Sample 25%
Devorah had so much to look forward to this summer. With the school year winding down, it would soon be nothing but days at the park, movie nights and the annual family vacation. All with her best friend Michael. But things are quickly changing for these 9th graders. She soon realizes it won’t be business as usual when reconciling her feelings for an old friend and the school heartthrob.
8 Graduates From CalTex High...And How There Lives Intertwine with Each Others by Manny Williams 8 Graduates From CalTex High...And How There Lives Intertwine with Each Others by Manny Williams Oct. 03, 2011 $25.00 164086 words Sample 30%
Is Part 1 of a 2-part series that takes you through the lives of 8 (very) different people (Jesse Wallace, David Carnahan, Mike Coltrane, Paul O'brien, Amy Duke, Christina Martinez, Janis Berry, & Keisha Todd)...And how their lives intertwine with each others...Through their Pre & CalTex High years, College (for some) years, and life up to their 25th birthdays.
80AD - The Hammer of Thor (Book 2) by Aiki Flinthart 80AD - The Hammer of Thor (Book 2) by Aiki Flinthart Aug. 08, 2011 Free! 64278 words Read a sample
Book One saw Jade and Phoenix cast into their avatar's bodies and into Level One of the fantasy game world of 80AD. Now, instead of going home, they find themselves in Level Two - a hostile, frozen wilderness. They have no idea where they are or how fulfil their next quest - to steal the legendary Hammer of Thor...and everyone knows stealing things from Gods is hazardous to your health...
80AD - The Jewel of Asgard (Book 1) by Aiki Flinthart 80AD - The Jewel of Asgard (Book 1) by Aiki Flinthart June 03, 2011 Free! 62939 words Read a sample
What happens when you take a pair of ordinary, miserable 14 year olds out of their ordinary, miserable lives and throw them into another world and another time? Chaos, fear, magic and excitement - that's what. When Phoenix and Jade somehow end up in the bodies of their own warrior Avatars in the online fantasy game, 80AD, they have to play the game through to get home. Do they have what it takes?
80AD - The Sudarshana (Book 4) by Aiki Flinthart 80AD - The Sudarshana (Book 4) by Aiki Flinthart Nov. 17, 2011 Free! 60308 words Read a sample
Ever wondered what India was like in 80AD? Well neither had Jade and Phoenix - until they ended up there for Level 4 of the game. In the tropical heat of India, they have to face a whole new range of enemies. Snake-gods, invading armies, assassins and war-elephants are all on the list. To complicate matters, the Game is now open to internet gamers in the real world. The race to win is on.
80AD - The Tekhen of Anuket (Book 3) by Aiki Flinthart 80AD - The Tekhen of Anuket (Book 3) by Aiki Flinthart Oct. 07, 2011 Free! 62514 words Read a sample
80AD Book 3 finds Phoenix, Jade and their companions in 80AD Egypt. Rome has conquered the country and all is not peaceful. This adventure is the most insane yet. It has everything you'd expect plus some: mummies, secret passages, treasure, an evil high priest, human sacrifice, walking undead and more. Can our heroes release the imprisoned goddess, Anuket, to complete Level 3?
80AD - The Yu Dragon (Book 5 -The Final Adventure) by Aiki Flinthart 80AD - The Yu Dragon (Book 5 -The Final Adventure) by Aiki Flinthart Dec. 24, 2011 Free! 67569 words Read a sample
This is it. The final Level of the Game. China in 80AD is the stage for the final showdown between Phoenix and Jade and their arch-enemy, Feng Zhudai. But Jade is a prisoner thousands of miles away and time is running out. Low on spare lives, low on ideas and low on patience, Phoenix needs to find her and come up with a plan to defeat Zhudai before the unimaginable happens and the badguy wins
8810 by Nicholas Taylor 8810 by Nicholas Taylor April 08, 2010 Free! 32202 words Read a sample
Join Bill Morison on his journey through corporate America, as he learns about auditing insurance and just how irritating people can be. This book contains office related humor, inspired by the author’s experiences in navigating through corporate life.
94度のきみとぼく another short story by Hello Ken1 94度のきみとぼく another short story by Hello Ken1 July 11, 2010 Free! 997 words Read a sample
コーヒーは94度で入れるのがベストなのさ。きみとぼくとを繋ぐ94度のコーヒー。さぁ94度のコーヒー召し上がれ。その他ちりばめられたショートストーリー、ハッピーバースデーは一緒に幸せになろうねの言葉、あなたの想い出と重なりますように。
A and D by Louisse C. A and D by Louisse C. Aug. 12, 2011 $6.99 87030 words Sample 20%
Being in love is hard. Being in love with your best friend is harder. Being in love with your best friend who is in an entirely different clique in High School is the hardest. (Inspired by Taylor Swift's You Belong With Me, this is a story told from two perspectives of extremely different best friends.)
A Basketful Of Figs by Joyce Chng A Basketful Of Figs by Joyce Chng July 29, 2010 $0.99 3431 words Sample 10%
A short story, set in a possible future. A girl grows up in war times.
A Bear Tale by Christi Killien A Bear Tale by Christi Killien Feb. 20, 2011 Free! 12146 words Read a sample
A bear, a 25-year-old nursing student and her dog, and one autumn week that changes a small rural community in the Pacific Northwest. This novella is about love and death and a bear trap full of doughnuts. Diana O'Neil is the fierce heroine who wants to fall in love, but is trapped herself.
A Beautiful Soul by Timothy Paterson A Beautiful Soul by Timothy Paterson Jan. 13, 2012 $3.99 41787 words Sample 25%
Shelly, an eleven year old girl is uprooted from the only home she has ever known, in California, and moved halfway across the country to Indiana. She thinks her life is over. Then, she meets Jesse, a boy who lives next door, and she realizes that her life is just beginning. This is the story of friendship between a boy and a girl, which develops into a deep romance as they mature.
A Black Hole in Neasden by David Sutherland A Black Hole in Neasden by David Sutherland Nov. 15, 2011 $0.99 69513 words Sample 20%
A comic fantasy for young adults, A Black Hole in Neasden has been described as "fresh and exciting ... brimming with oddball ideas ... goes full out to entertain right from page one." (John Millen, Sunday Young Post) and "a truly fun book ... amusingly ludicrous ... a highly enjoyable parody of contemporary culture." (Lavie Tidhar, author of 'The Bookman Histories')
A Blackmail and a Birthday (Darkworld) by Misti Wolanski A Blackmail and a Birthday (Darkworld) by Misti Wolanski Oct. 04, 2011 $0.99 5657 words Sample 50%
While waiting for her boyfriend to treat her to her first drink, Ember hears a gun. Her 21st birthday’s about to get a bit more eventful than she expected. (A short story of 3600 words plus an excerpt from "The Corpse Cat") Content Alert: Contains mild language, violence, and drunkenness.
A Blaze of Glory by Bruce Coville A Blaze of Glory by Bruce Coville July 19, 2011 $0.99 3955 words Sample 40%
A young man, unemployed and rootless, comes home to help his grandmother through her last days. As her memory peels away, so that the present is dim but the past grows ever more vivid, she tells him the strange story of the magical event that shaped her youth. He is drawn in by her tale, and longs to believe. But it couldn't possibly be true . . . or could it?
A Boring Royal Family (Short Story) by Karen Cacciattolo A Boring Royal Family (Short Story) by Karen Cacciattolo Nov. 12, 2011 Free! 3505 words Read a sample
King Josef is about to die. Prince George needs to find a bride to be the future queen. They have a daughter. She likes to mingle with the poor. Her sister is born. Marie is mean to her sister until she realizes that she has to change. Reviews: "Simple and Straight to the Point", "Good!"
A Boy and his Blog - Part 1 by Matt Jarbo A Boy and his Blog - Part 1 by Matt Jarbo March 05, 2012 $1.99 20861 words Sample 10%
The Zombie Apocalypse has come. When his father is bitten and killed by the undead, teenager Nick Paskus takes it upon himself to protect his sick Mother and anything to keep them alive. Armed with only his wits and his notebook, each day is a fight for survival as Nick watches the world crumble around him. This is the story of Nick's journey through the wasteland of the Pacific Northwest.