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Something About Love by Imogen Summers Something About Love by Imogen Summers May 11, 2012 You set the price! 22882 words Sample 20%
The 'Something About Love' series is a collection of three short stories, each focusing on an individual mental disorder/phobia.
Camp Triple by Joshua Peterson Camp Triple by Joshua Peterson May 08, 2012 You set the price! 1879 words Sample 20%
A young boy is absorbed into the world of mythological gods.
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.
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.
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.
Eurymedon by Gavin Rudgley Eurymedon by Gavin Rudgley March 03, 2012 You set the price! 102509 words Sample 50%
Tom Banks and his father, Alistair, find themselves embroiled in the theft of an ancient and valuable relic, Eurymedon's jewel encrusted sword. Along with Helena, a librarian from Malta, they are presumed guilty by the police, and with his father kidnapped, Tom is forced to go on the run to clear their names.
Just Call Me Jake by Tracy Arbors Just Call Me Jake by Tracy Arbors Dec. 30, 2011 You set the price! 45637 words Sample 50%
The new choir director touches everyone's hearts, some more than she intended.
Finding Ellie by Jessie Huang Finding Ellie by Jessie Huang Dec. 08, 2011 You set the price! 12446 words Sample 20%
The arts… One art school… Hundreds of talented students… One scandalous rumor… What do you do?
A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer A Cup of Coffee and a Kiss by Richard H. Schweitzer Nov. 30, 2011 You set the price! 6785 words Sample 20%
A man's weaknesses catch up to him and have their way with him, plunging him into an elaborate delusion that betrays him to his own fears and regrets.
Here, There Be Dragons by Scott  Roche Here, There Be Dragons by Scott Roche Nov. 22, 2011 You set the price! 3970 words Sample 50%
This is a prequel story for an upcoming series of novellas that I'll be writing. Maria Perez runs afoul of a local street gang and finds an unlikely ally. She also receives an alarming and transformative gift to face just such problems in the future.
Building A Strong Foundation by Samuel Osborne Building A Strong Foundation by Samuel Osborne Nov. 20, 2011 You set the price! 5917 words Sample 5%
In this first installment, Building a Strong Foundation, Leumas Enrobso accompanies his father as they journey to build a foundation for a community member and friend of the family. In the process, B.B., (Leumas’ father) builds a relationship with, and instills his values in, Leumas.
Moving Mountains by Hugh J O'Donnell Moving Mountains by Hugh J O'Donnell Sep. 28, 2011 You set the price! 3609 words Sample 20%
Malachi is a jaded young bard traveling the county. He thinks he knows the ways of the world, but a chance meeting with a druid might change his mind. A short story of Celtic fantasy.
Heaven Is For Heroes by PJ Sharon Heaven Is For Heroes by PJ Sharon Sep. 18, 2011 You set the price! 75400 words Sample 15%
Seventeen year-old Jordie Dunn must face the loss of her brother when he’s killed in the war in Iraq. But Jordie doesn’t believe the military report that his best friend and fellow Marine, Alex Cooper, is at fault. In her quest to find the truth and help Alex, the guy she’s had a crush on since the ninth grade, Jordie discovers that the truth isn’t the only thing she wants.
The Education of Mr. Biggleton by Joshua Bennett The Education of Mr. Biggleton by Joshua Bennett Aug. 31, 2011 You set the price! 2837 words Sample 100%
This is the story of a cat whose privileged life is turned upside down when he is forced to live in a new environment. hilarity ensues when the other colorful and eclectic characters try to teach him how to live like a "real cat".
Demon Child: Rayne Chronicles by James Clark Demon Child: Rayne Chronicles by James Clark Aug. 30, 2011 You set the price! 6317 words Sample 50%
Mike has been tormented for years by a demonic creature in his dreams. After his wife dies in child birth, he suspects that his daughter may not be an innocent little girl, she may be a Demon Child.
Girly Little Secret by Del Carmen Eskimo Girly Little Secret by Del Carmen Eskimo Aug. 25, 2011 You set the price! 3068 words Sample 50%
Matt Tailor: Your typical player. Sabrina Bryre: Your typical nerd. What happens when he harasses her? Bad things. And what does she do, specifically? She turns Matt Tailor into a girl. Wait- WHAT?!
The Rapture Comes Early by Carl Bouscaren The Rapture Comes Early by Carl Bouscaren Aug. 25, 2011 You set the price! 31497 words Sample 10%
A book about rapture coming early.
Morrigan Mather & The Silver Star by Holly King Morrigan Mather & The Silver Star by Holly King Aug. 01, 2011 You set the price! 76045 words Sample 20%
Teen Witch Exiled to Appalachia! Morrigan Mather was a 15-year-old genius (IQ 156) on a path towards over-achievement in suburban Portland – where being a slightly-nerdy second-generation Wiccan priestess was merely unusual. Then her grandmother died and she and her big step-family move across the continent into her grandmother's sprawling, beautiful old Victorian house...in rural Appalachia!
Gun Manifesto by David Majlak Gun Manifesto by David Majlak July 30, 2011 You set the price! 2243 words Sample 20%
Sarah and Dominic find themselves the target of a biker gang after it's mascot pistol goes missing. The biker gang will do anything to find it, even if that means they both must die. Maybe they shouldn't have been so vocally against the gang...
Stock Car Sam by Charles Loomis Stock Car Sam by Charles Loomis July 26, 2011 You set the price! 32040 words Sample 10%
In a world dominated by males, Samantha Taylor not only holds her own, but has a winning record as a stock car driver on the dirt track at Fonda Speedway in central New York.
Attack of the Ear Sharks by David Ker Attack of the Ear Sharks by David Ker July 20, 2011 You set the price! 8516 words Sample 25%
An m-novel set in the fictional town of Seaside, South Africa in the Western Cape. If you like sharks, Nik Naks, alien invasions or whacking people on the side of the head, you will love this book.
Second World by R.M. Wagoner Second World by R.M. Wagoner July 18, 2011 You set the price! 28998 words Sample 20%
Is it possible to see into the spiritual realm? Is the everyday only masking a supernatural truth? These questions and more young Clare must seek reality in the newly released work of fiction, “Second World” by R.M. Wagoner. Geared towards a middle grade audience, however “Second World” will be enjoyed by all who are young at heart and spirit.
Eating Humans - The Hostel by Elija James Eating Humans - The Hostel by Elija James July 18, 2011 You set the price! 2964 words Sample 25%
IN THE BEGINNING....A TRAVELER GETS A "GOOD" DEAL ON A SPECIAL MOTEL IN CENTRAL MEXICO....OR SOMEWHERE ALONG THE BORDER....THE PEOPLE SHOW UP WITH FORKS AND KNIVES.....
The Antillian Chronicles Book Three:  The Antillian Coming of Age by Philip Stansberry The Antillian Chronicles Book Three: The Antillian Coming of Age by Philip Stansberry July 10, 2011 You set the price! 90729 words Sample 40%
Followa Tres Van is a vengeful immortal bent on the ruling the Antillian, Anderan, and Futuran civilizations. Followa has been destroying the Antillian Royal Family over the past three hundred years. The Cantavians rule the powerful Antillian and Anderan civilizations, consisting of 238 worlds and the Antillian Galactic Federation. Defeating the Antillian Monarchs is essential to Followa achiev
Kevin (Short Story) by Matthew Holley Kevin (Short Story) by Matthew Holley May 21, 2011 You set the price! 3269 words Sample 20%
A mysterious young boy terrorizes a young mother and forces her to face her demons.
With A Shake Of Her Hair by A Chapter A Week With A Shake Of Her Hair by A Chapter A Week May 12, 2011 You set the price! 90942 words Sample 40%
Confronted by her husband's infidelity with a coworker, Ellie is forced out of her head, and into reality where she is torn between the temptation of an affair of her own with her daughter's soccer coach or fighting for her rapidly crumbling marriage. Now with her life upside down, Ellie struggles to find her next step, and finds herself longing for the predictability of Thursday night chicken.
Gobble Gobble; A Tale of Thanksgiving Terror! by Florin Nicoara Gobble Gobble; A Tale of Thanksgiving Terror! by Florin Nicoara May 11, 2011 You set the price! 36400 words Sample 50%
Gobble Gobble is a smartly written hilarious horror-comedy that will turn your thanksgiving delight into one hell of a day of fright. It is a 'terrible' tale unlike any other you have ever been told. Tread only if you dare because it will twist your mind and lay your soul bare, gobble-gobbble!!!
The Noise by G.M. Nabos The Noise by G.M. Nabos May 01, 2011 You set the price! 666 words Sample 30%
Joan has a fear that no one else could understand. But her own mind could understand. She still fears that one being that chills her to the core. Who could it be?
Fuminrahi by R.C. Huff Fuminrahi by R.C. Huff April 26, 2011 You set the price! 38983 words Sample 10%
This heart racing sci-fi adventure follows Ashton Warrington and his crew of hell bent mercenaries as they make their way throughout the galaxy fighting for the highest bidder until they uncover a plot to ensure the dominance of the galactic consortium over all humanity and have to make a difficult decision that may ultimately lead to their doom.
SCROLLS OF LUKE IMPERIAL TRADING GUIDE by Cyrus Sajna SCROLLS OF LUKE IMPERIAL TRADING GUIDE by Cyrus Sajna April 13, 2011 You set the price! 11726 words Sample 20%
SCROLLS OF LUKE IMPERIAL TRADING GUIDE By Cyrus Sajna Hardcover, 125 pages (1 Rating)
Beautiful Monster by Hanna C. Howard Beautiful Monster by Hanna C. Howard March 24, 2011 You set the price! 60048 words Sample 20%
"I am told it is wonderful to be beautiful. That there is nothing better in the world than a pretty face. But I disagree. People are blinded by beauty. When they look at me, it is all they see."
A Christmas Tale by  A Christmas Tale by ezmeralde Jan. 22, 2011 You set the price! 1979 words Sample 2%
A short uplifting story set in christmas time of how helping one person returns good things to you.
Zander's Affairs by Cindy Preston Zander's Affairs by Cindy Preston Jan. 06, 2011 You set the price! 31054 words Sample 80%
Fourteen-year-old Zander sells condoms at school to make money. The attention of beautiful Rachael and his desire to make even more money takes him into a world of drugs and deception that he soon loses control over. He finds himself face to face with certain death. Will his older brother, Ging, and Rachael reach him in time? His actions have consequences for more people than just himself.
Let Me Protect You by Jessica Cage Let Me Protect You by Jessica Cage Jan. 03, 2011 You set the price! 14169 words Sample 50%
Trish wakes up in the house of a man she doesnt know wearing cloethes she dosent own. But that is the least of her problems. Someone is out to kill her, and will not rest until she is dead.
Shock & Intrigue 4 by Joseph St.Claire Shock & Intrigue 4 by Joseph St.Claire Dec. 18, 2010 You set the price! 7841 words Sample 7%
A series of science fiction Short Stories involving twisted tales across time.
Black Puddles of Mud, Blood, and Tears by sarah Bryant Black Puddles of Mud, Blood, and Tears by sarah Bryant Nov. 08, 2010 You set the price! 2522 words Sample 10%
This is a short story taken out of a book I am currently writing and is unfinished. It is about a creature's memories of being a young boy and the ridicule and rejection he suffered from society since birth. The only acceptance he finds is in the obligation of a female hermit and her commitment to his dead mother and the love he finds in his pet dog.
Benevolence by Andrew Wright Benevolence by Andrew Wright Oct. 29, 2010 You set the price! 572 words Sample 20%
Will Garrety is a geek. Like most 14 year old boys Will is fascinated by girls, but he avoids talking to them because he doesn't understand how they work. Will lives in his own world most of the time. He finds it’s better in there. But Will’s life is about to change beyond all recognition. He’s about to meet Beth. Dark exotic Beth.
The League of Freaks and the Secret Key by Alberto Hazan The League of Freaks and the Secret Key by Alberto Hazan Oct. 27, 2010 You set the price! 79396 words Sample 50%
Strange things keep happening to Shree Mandvi, an ordinary Indian girl from the Bronx, when she moves to a private school in Cambridge. If having the ability to fly wasn't weird enough, Shree discovers four other freaks at her new school with similar powers. Together, they chase after a hidden treasure (and a mysterious secret key) that's been lost for centuries somewhere under the Harvard campus.
I, The  Prophet by Edwin Walhout I, The Prophet by Edwin Walhout Oct. 18, 2010 You set the price! 46213 words Sample 20%
Here’s a book of first-person interviews with all – yes all – the prophets in the Old Testament. Even a few others who were not prophets. Was Jonah really swallowed by a whale? Did Isaiah really go around for years naked? What kind of prophet was Hosea or Habakkuk, Zechariah or Zephaniah, Micaiah or Micah, Elijah or Elisha? Here they tell you all about their fascinating adventures.
Hunted by Evan Lewis Hunted by Evan Lewis Oct. 06, 2010 You set the price! 742 words Sample 20%
A short story about an evil hunter and the justice he gets.
Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Resonics: Revelations by J. R. Calvo Sep. 24, 2010 You set the price! 19186 words Sample 30%
In the distant future, our hubris brings about the Reaping, a cataclysm tearing the world asunder, spewing forth silver dust. This silver enables a new breed of sonic tech to rise, everything from lights to weapons. Meanwhile, two factions wrestle to save what's left of the world, the Paladins and the Rebels. Behind their power struggle, lies a technique re-emerging for those who would listen...
Dark & Dangerous by Christina Leigh Pritchard Dark & Dangerous by Christina Leigh Pritchard Aug. 31, 2010 You set the price! 8832 words Sample 15%
Short stories that will make your skin crawl...
How to Espress Life Into a Very Small Cup -  a reading of Western Philosophy while making coffee by Michael Durrand How to Espress Life Into a Very Small Cup - a reading of Western Philosophy while making coffee by Michael Durrand Aug. 27, 2010 You set the price! 74286 words Sample 20%
This is a story of six people who through their actions and discussion deal with the lack of meaning in their own lives. It is an Existential Cubist review of life, death, love, sex, religion, drugs, music, real estate, Star Wars, Nazism, driving, pornography, success, failure and so much more. And coffee, of course. It is an easy reading of Western Philosophy, while making coffee.
I, Jeremiah by Edwin Walhout I, Jeremiah by Edwin Walhout Aug. 26, 2010 You set the price! 32312 words Sample 50%
What would Prophet Jeremiah tell us if he could talk to us today from his tent in Egypt? What would he say about how he became a prophet? why he got into so much trouble with the authorities? about his people carried off as captives? how he came to be living there in Egypt? Read here, in first-person style, what this prophet has to say about these and other adventures.
I,  Paul by Edwin Walhout I, Paul by Edwin Walhout Aug. 24, 2010 You set the price! 14218 words Sample 50%
What would the Apostle Paul tell us if he could talk to us today from his prison in Rome? What would he say about his life before he became Christian? about explaining the gospel to people who never heard of Adam or Moses? about why he was put in prison? Read here, in first-person style, what this famous missionary says about these and other adventures.
I, Moses by Edwin Walhout I, Moses by Edwin Walhout Aug. 20, 2010 You set the price! 16630 words Sample 50%
What would Moses tell us if he could talk to us today from plain of Sinai? What would he say about killing that slave-driver in Egypt? about trying to persuade old Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free? or about not being able to get into the Promised Land himself before he died? Read, in first-person style, what this embattled leader of Israel has to say about these adventures.
I, Abraham by Edwin Walhout I, Abraham by Edwin Walhout Aug. 16, 2010 You set the price! 12331 words Sample 50%
What would old Abraham tell us if he could talk to us today from his tent in southern Canaan? What would he say about sacrificing his son Isaac? about Sodom and his fickle nephew Lot? about Lot’s wife turning to a pillar of salt? about his wife Sarah taken into Pharaoh’s harem? Read here, in first-person style, what Hebrew Patriarch Abraham has to say about his life’s adventures.
skin and bones (a sequal) by Nichole Howell skin and bones (a sequal) by Nichole Howell Aug. 12, 2010 You set the price! 9124 words
Lanna is now 16 years old, but she gets some unexpected news. Caleb is still alive and his target is Lanna. Will she be able to kill him again and make it out alive with her friends, or end up dead?
Дневник самоубийцы в клеточку by Andrey V. Akhramenov Дневник самоубийцы в клеточку by Andrey V. Akhramenov Aug. 07, 2010 You set the price! 8645 words Sample 50%
Антиутопия, несправедливость, несчастная любовь, неудачи.
Дневники самоубийцы в клеточку by Andrey V. Akhramenov Дневники самоубийцы в клеточку by Andrey V. Akhramenov Aug. 07, 2010 You set the price! 8645 words Sample 50%
Антиутопия