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Love Your Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexander and I Love Your Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexander and I April 18, 2012 You set the price! 7102 words Sample 30%
Enter the mind and body of a twenty-year-old boy waking up in a traumatic brain injury. Falling into dreams that steal yesterdays in your sleep. This memoir cuts cleanly through these first few days waking in a foreign world, with a foreign self, and reappearing family ghosts you once knew. This is an effort to expand the whole truth; for you to know the worst and provide for it.
Girlwell by Andrew Sayler Girlwell by Andrew Sayler April 15, 2012 You set the price! 1435 words Sample 20%
A short story about a mysterious girl, who also makes a good writing material.
The Lady in Yellow by Alyne de Winter The Lady in Yellow by Alyne de Winter April 10, 2012 You set the price! 31607 words Sample 20%
You've heard of "The Woman in White" and "The Woman in Black" now meet "The Lady in Yellow". When young Veronica Everly takes a position as governess to a pair of identical twins, she did not expect to join a family of werewolves, or to fall in love with her handsome employer, Rafe de Grimston. In order to break the curse, she must uncover the identity of the Lady in Yellow.
Child of the Deadwood by Juvelin Aripal Child of the Deadwood by Juvelin Aripal April 10, 2012 You set the price! 29486 words Sample 20%
about rhinoceros beetle
Our Multimedia Home in the Stars - For B/W eReaders by Doug Falk Our Multimedia Home in the Stars - For B/W eReaders by Doug Falk April 09, 2012 You set the price! 54509 words Sample 20%
Eight different worlds of the multiverse dance and collide like a vinaigrette shaken quickly.
Net.Work by Sumayyah Talibah Net.Work by Sumayyah Talibah April 09, 2012 You set the price! 4189 words
Xenobia Walker returns home and finds that things have changed. Home has become an empty building full of .. computerized voices? Short story.
Yellowstone's Ashes by Julie Omole Yellowstone's Ashes by Julie Omole April 08, 2012 You set the price! 11203 words Sample 30%
After suffering years of abuse by her alcoholic husband, a relaxed New England housewife and mother of one decided to seek love and comfort on the Internet. What she found was a short bitter sweet experience that she will cherish forever.
Losing One's Appetite by Sarina Dorie Losing One's Appetite by Sarina Dorie April 08, 2012 You set the price! 1371 words Sample 10%
Losing One’s Appetite is a humorous horror story with a cowboy vampire who is having difficulty with his intended dinner. The story is under a thousand words.
Our Multimedia Home in the Stars by Doug Falk Our Multimedia Home in the Stars by Doug Falk April 07, 2012 You set the price! 54518 words Sample 20%
Eight different worlds of the multiverse dance and collide like a vinaigrette shaken quickly.
Inspiration by Stephen Lehmann Inspiration by Stephen Lehmann April 06, 2012 You set the price! 464 words Sample 20%
The words of a convict and her triumph in life.
The Holiday Thank by Gregory Downer The Holiday Thank by Gregory Downer April 05, 2012 You set the price! 732 words Sample 20%
A loving retelling.
Mummy, why...? by Ladies by Claus Mummy, why...? by Ladies by Claus April 05, 2012 You set the price! 311 words Sample 15%
This is a series of feminist cartoons from the scathing pen of the cartoonist Claus. Her female perspective -- wise, mature and without anger -- provides a disenchanted and humorous view of the world of men, so often outdated and predictable. Through questions that a little girl asks her mother, we are presented with a disenchanted vision of the strange relationship that men have with women.
Tokyo to Tijuana:  Gabriele Departing America by Steven Sills Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 186218 words Sample 20%
This literary novel explores the lives of A Korean American returning to his home country where he is scarcely literate and teaches English for a living and Gabriele, his creation, an intellectual living in a trailer court in New York State, also lost, and also rebeling against life but in a more overt manner
The Unfettered Life of Kenyon of New Orleans by Steven Sills The Unfettered Life of Kenyon of New Orleans by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 49879 words Sample 20%
This literary novel explores the morphine induced sleep and troubled awakened state of Kenyon who is disabled, suffering from a degenerative illness, and suffering from isolation in a home that her husband rarely visits
An Apostate:  Nawin of Thais by Steven Sills An Apostate: Nawin of Thais by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 118609 words Sample 20%
This literary novel deals with a wealthy, self-established Thai man suffering a mid-life crisis and rejecting the life he has known to pursue a train trip to Laos and anonymity
An American Papyrus by Steven Sills An American Papyrus by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 8769 words Sample 20%
This book of poetry was initially published by the New Poets Series in Baltimore Maryland and was favorably reviewed
Corpus of a Siam Mosquito by Steven Sills Corpus of a Siam Mosquito by Steven Sills April 04, 2012 You set the price! 73768 words Sample 20%
This literary novel explores the life of Nawin Biangklang from poverty to rising Thai artist
A Night Of Passion by Duncan G. Cameron A Night Of Passion by Duncan G. Cameron April 01, 2012 You set the price! 2446 words Sample 20%
Wealthy Publishing Moguls Kitty and Alan Wilder invite their Private Secretary Catherine "Cat" Granger to a threesome and she accepts. Some coarse language. This is one chapter of a much longer novel that I am working on. When my wife read this, her immediate reaction was that I should submit it, so here it is.
Find Your Self before you find Yourself by Yourself by Frank Rauscher Find Your Self before you find Yourself by Yourself by Frank Rauscher March 30, 2012 You set the price! 14329 words Sample 13%
It has been my repeated intuition that "If Jesus and Lao Tsu were to have met, they would quickly have been good friends. Instead of translations, apologies or logical arguments regarding spiritual matters, the focus of this little book, is a sincere journey to capture inspirationally, the Spiritual and Social intent of both Jesus and Lao Tsu. A journey with the goal of self realization.
Waiting by T. D. Hilliard Waiting by T. D. Hilliard March 28, 2012 You set the price! 367 words Sample 50%
A Mother's Day story poem.
You Finally Made It by laurence imel You Finally Made It by laurence imel March 27, 2012 You set the price! 5391 words Sample 20%
This is a compilation of certain excerpts of my poetry from the year 2010 to 2011. The work is just a mixture of personal and creative works in order to entertain and enlighten the reader.
Africa - Guide to Business 2012 by AAE Africa Team Africa - Guide to Business 2012 by AAE Africa Team March 26, 2012 You set the price! 16028 words Sample 20%
The countries of the african continent offer a wide range of opportunities for the entrepeneur. This book outlines those opportunities on a country by country basis and provides an indication of some of the challenges (and their solutions)that may be faced. The book also provides a simple guide to the steps (paperwork) required to establish a business presence in each of the countries covered.
You Finally Made It by laurence imel You Finally Made It by laurence imel March 25, 2012 You set the price! 5278 words Sample 20%
This book is a compilation of poetry by Laurence Imel and is reflective of a poets mindstate. This book is simply to enjoy, not to make a serious political statment, but to feed the creative mind of any man, woman or child. The poetry in theis book ranges from absolutley warped and insane, to heartbroken to genius to plain silly. A little taste of something for all pallets of poetry. Enjoy
Es ist schwierig Lehrer zu sein by Christophe Rosse Es ist schwierig Lehrer zu sein by Christophe Rosse March 23, 2012 You set the price! 288 words
Text about my schoolmates written during German class in Wien.
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.
My Teacher is a Zombie by JR Murdock My Teacher is a Zombie by JR Murdock March 19, 2012 You set the price! 11535 words Sample 20%
Stanley suspects something is wrong with his teacher. It's up to him and his friends to figure out just what it is.
Kance Encounter by JR Murdock Kance Encounter by JR Murdock March 18, 2012 You set the price! 7820 words Sample 20%
Kance is an assassin and has been given a job he has no choice to accept. He must fetch an object for a wizard, Heroth, with little explanation as to why or what the object is.
Faites vos jeux by  Lundi Faites vos jeux by Lundi March 18, 2012 You set the price! 1512 words Sample 20%
Les conditions exigées par le groupe américain Las Vagas Sands afin de s'implanter en Espagne illustrent parfaitement le transfert de compétences qui s'opère du public vers le privé ainsi que son corollaire, la décadence des États-nations.
Shadows by Becca Fredrickson Shadows by Becca Fredrickson March 17, 2012 You set the price! 50159 words Sample 15%
A group of twenty-five assassins known as the shadow assassins go out to do their next mission, where something goes terribly amiss. Hyna, their best assassin, is accused of murder and she is forced to befriend the enemy,Hyn, and an unlikely source of help, Freya, in order to redeem herself. Hyna is torn between redemption and whether or not she can. Will she succeed? Will unwarranted love bloom?
The Three Wishes I Wish I hadn’t had by D.E.P. The Three Wishes I Wish I hadn’t had by D.E.P. March 16, 2012 You set the price! 758 words
Have you ever wished you had three wishes? A lady has her poor life turned around in which she is rich, immortal, and popular. She soon notices these wishes should have been chosen wisely. This is a short story that was submitted in a contest.
Move Along, Mackenzie by A Chapter A Week Move Along, Mackenzie by A Chapter A Week March 16, 2012 You set the price! 103684 words Sample 40%
“Move Along, Mackenzie” follows Max, a Midwestern freelance photographer, over the course of one unexpectedly eventful summer.
MBA 2012 by jason bulsa MBA 2012 by jason bulsa March 15, 2012 You set the price! 19788 words Sample 20%
Learn how to be a better you. You are what people buy. Rewire your thoughts to connect emotionally with others. You will discover new ways of understanding others and advance your business like never before.
Reclaimed by Elimelec Gonzalez-Roman Reclaimed by Elimelec Gonzalez-Roman March 14, 2012 You set the price! 40107 words
Extraterrestrial human-lookalikes invade Earth to reclaim Earth and save it from it's doomed fate in the hands of the current generation of humankind.
Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer Memoir of the Redeemed by Becky Meyer March 14, 2012 You set the price! 28421 words
This story is a reminder that even in the deapths of your despair there is always hope, and you're never alone. This is a conversion story to Christ in it's most raw form. **Graphic content**
Exodus: Pilgrim's Hope by Julian Rogers Exodus: Pilgrim's Hope by Julian Rogers March 12, 2012 You set the price! 80611 words Sample 30%
In the far future Earth has been reduced to a barren burnt crisp of a planet and an ambitious plan is hatched to relocate Earth’s inhabitants in great Ark ships. In advanced of this the scout ship Pilgrim’s Hope is sent out to find mankind’s new home. This is potentially the first in a series of books. If you like it review it
Fiery Tales And Happy Handing by Angelicka Wallows Fiery Tales And Happy Handing by Angelicka Wallows March 12, 2012 You set the price! 12383 words Sample 20%
Fiery Tales And Happy Handing. One mouth watering title for a compilation of three hot stories that will make you experience different levels of lust and envy. The stories from the Fiery Tales And Happy Handing told so far are: The Librarian’s Secret: Sinful Pleasures, Political Scandal: Dirty Licks, Sinful Kicks, and Twatlight – Jackoff at Dusk (Horny Vampire vs. Hung Wolves).
The Second Coming by John Luck The Second Coming by John Luck March 11, 2012 You set the price! 13389 words Sample 20%
An original story set in the genera of H.P. Lovecraft's Call of Cthulhu. Private investigator Aaron Fulton is hired to track down information on a mysterious little idol made of an unnaturally heavy, green - black stone.
My Life in Taiwan by Ron Verbrugge My Life in Taiwan by Ron Verbrugge March 10, 2012 You set the price! 4622 words Sample 20%
My Life in Taiwan
Scram to Rats and Mice by Richard Shepherd Scram to Rats and Mice by Richard Shepherd March 09, 2012 You set the price! 4854 words Sample 20%
Learn how to get rid of rats and mice from your home. Find out the best ways to kill or trap them using tried and tested methods.
Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty. by Alyne de Winter Roses, Briars and Blood: A Gothic Re-telling of Sleeping Beauty. by Alyne de Winter March 08, 2012 You set the price! 16361 words Sample 20%
Unable to produce and heir to the throne, the desperate Queen seeks the aid of an exiled Sorceress. When she fails to invite her benefactor to the Christening, the Sorceress curses the entire kingdom and the legendary one-hundred year sleep begins.... Newly revised April, 2012
A Week In New York by BP Black A Week In New York by BP Black March 08, 2012 You set the price! 3466 words Sample 20%
A fictionalized account of one man's experience surrounding the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
The Beginning by Jonathan Barclay The Beginning by Jonathan Barclay March 07, 2012 You set the price! 14061 words
This is a retelling of the book of Genesis. Also included, are retellings of Hosea, Jonah, and Nahum.
The Zombie Workout by  The Zombie Workout by tldecay March 06, 2012 You set the price! 1366 words Sample 20%
A five minute read for laughs, fitness, and Zombies.
Discover Singapore - All You Ever Need To Know About The Lion City by Nelson Tan Discover Singapore - All You Ever Need To Know About The Lion City by Nelson Tan March 06, 2012 You set the price! 200 words
In this book, I will introduce to you all you need to know about Singapore. In terms of Business and Economy, Entertainment, Wine & Dine, Shopping and Travel, Places of Interests and Lifestyle. There is so much you can learn about Singapore. I hope this book will help you to know more about this island city.
Through The Soul's Window by Gary Anderson Through The Soul's Window by Gary Anderson March 05, 2012 You set the price! 16267 words Sample 20%
Through The Soul's Window is a collection of 12 short stories dealing with people whose actions are driven by their emotions and how they react to them. Some react well, others do not. Some end happily, others do not. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all tend to be driven by emotions, try as we might to avoid it. DETAILS: 12 Stories / 40 Pages / 16,336 words
The Big Wet Desire by Louis Kahn Nin The Big Wet Desire by Louis Kahn Nin March 05, 2012 You set the price! 2582 words Sample 20%
Good memories of a young man's first sexual experience with an older woman, setting him on the path of a certain kink...
Rose Petals by CJ Black Rose Petals by CJ Black March 04, 2012 You set the price! 2461 words
What is more romantic than roses? An innocent conversation and the touch of soft petals against warm skin. Alicia has a fantasy and her new neighbor Ben is more than willing to fulfill it.
Diary for a Day, 23 April 2011 by Chudleigh Writers Diary for a Day, 23 April 2011 by Chudleigh Writers March 04, 2012 You set the price! 5868 words Sample 20%
As part of the CHUDFEST Literary Festival in July 2011, Chudleigh residents were asked to keep a diary for a day - St George's Day, Saturday 23 April. It was also Easter Saturday. This book tells the story of just one day through the eyes of some of the people who live in this small Devon town.
Gods Left In The Trash by Brian Williams Gods Left In The Trash by Brian Williams March 03, 2012 You set the price! 4112 words
A collection of poems/song lyrics from a time in a writers life when his world was afraid of the individual and death was ignored.
White Nile by Gavin Rudgley White Nile by Gavin Rudgley March 03, 2012 You set the price! 93339 words Sample 50%
Alistair and Tom Banks, fresh from their advertures in Sicily, make for Egypt to explore the land of the Pharaohs. On their arrival, they are immediately marked out by the Egyptian authorities for smuggling ivory. Away to the west in Chad, Abakar is forced into poaching. Their paths aligned, they must all work together to defeat Masud, the criminal mastermind.