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The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad The World Stood Still For Him by Sa’id Ahmad May 05, 2012 $1.99 18076 words Sample 20%
General Bingo Maipata was invincible … or so he thought. He conquered everyone except one unknown person. But the person was not a treat as far as he was concerned. He had conquered the President, the cult leader, the Senate President… everyone! So he began to scheme.
Caleb by Michael E Bemis Caleb by Michael E Bemis May 05, 2012 $3.99 55215 words Sample 5%
Abandoned at birth, his biological father unknown, and not eligible for adoption, Caleb is relegated to foster care. Despite this, Caleb excels, but when the bullying started, Caleb had met his match. Pushed by the bullying into a life he would never have otherwise known, Caleb becomes entwined in a institutional system blind to his situation and the harrowing freefall he was experiencing.
A Pathfinder from Hell by Victor Bychkov A Pathfinder from Hell by Victor Bychkov May 05, 2012 $1.29 32990 words Sample 20%
Venue: the border between Belarus and Russia. Time of action: the summer-autumn 1941. Lieutenant Proshkin is trying to escape from the enemy occupied territory. He saves a five-month baby girl which her mother threw away before being executed.
Elvis Presley My Second Chance by Bruce Portmann Elvis Presley My Second Chance by Bruce Portmann May 04, 2012 $11.99 103646 words Sample 7%
"Elvis Presley: My Second Chance" is an Alternate Biography about Elvis and what might have happened if he lived past August 16, 1977, but it's not what you might have expected.
In the Matter of Two Men by dhae walpoole In the Matter of Two Men by dhae walpoole May 03, 2012 $1.99 80672 words Sample 15%
TWO MEN examines the integrity of individuals connecting to evaluate an awkward situation. New evidence in a capital punishment post-conviction has surfaced revealing the depths some have resorted to in preventing secrets from coming to light. This time around, Traquinna, a newlywed, will conduct her own analysis of the botched crime lab evidence, wrong weapon, plus family & husband involvement.
Unstable by D.D. Summers Unstable by D.D. Summers May 03, 2012 $4.99 43508 words Sample 10%
The true story of a young teenage girl named Nina. When her family is struck with tragedy they fall down like Dominos and Nina is left with no one to help her up. It takes her years to finally get someone to notice that she's scarred but is it too late to help this girl out of the darkness or can an unlikely hero named Roy save her from herself?
One-Hundredth Goliath: a short story by Jeff Posey One-Hundredth Goliath: a short story by Jeff Posey May 02, 2012 $0.99 7152 words Sample 20%
What if Michelangelo carved Goliath instead of David? What would it look like? The nephew of a modest sculptor awakens from a fifteen-year trance and begins to create a statue of Goliath worthy of Michelangelo. When the international art world discovered his work, his reputation skyrocketed. He fed the frenzy by announcing he would create only one hundred Goliaths and no more.
Broken Road by Cindy Rush Broken Road by Cindy Rush May 02, 2012 $0.99 136837 words Sample 20%
Twenty years is a fair amount of time for most folks. For Roxie Whitson, twenty years hasn’t been long enough to escape the nightmares of losing a dear friend back in her hometown. But she’s returning there to wrap up her great aunt’s estate and is determined that she can lay to rest the loss that haunts her. Life is rarely that simple.
The Millennium Man by Kim Kinrade The Millennium Man by Kim Kinrade May 02, 2012 $2.99 175774 words Sample 15%
Indicted for murder in one of the worst crimes against the Northwest Mounted Police in their history 16 year-old Harley Melanson joins the Canadian army, which is heading off to fight in the mud of Flanders during World War I. Eluding the police for 86 years Melanson becomes a fighter pilot, flying in four conflicts and meeting heroes and villains along the way. But is he a murderer or a liar?
All Kinds Of Girls by Shane Grey All Kinds Of Girls by Shane Grey May 02, 2012 $0.99 17966 words Sample 10%
"The essence of Richard Laymon is alive and well in Shane Grey." Joe Cauwel, Horror Film Reviewer. Shane Grey's Seven tales about girls!!! Sex! Violence! Vomit! Blood! Rape! Love! Crime! Tragedy! Booze! Drugs!
3 One Act Plays, Vol. 2 by Leni Matlin 3 One Act Plays, Vol. 2 by Leni Matlin May 01, 2012 $0.99 7525 words Sample 30%
The Proposal: Freddy is ready to pop the big question to Jennifer but lifelong neighborhood friends pose an obstacle to the future he envisions. The Usual: Another typical night for Roger at the neighborhood bar, something both comforting and deadening. Sergeant Sam: When Ruben Gomez calls Billy Stewart to tell him Sergeant Sam Wolinski has passed on, unresolved memories surface for both of them.
3 One Act Plays, Vol. 1 by Leni Matlin 3 One Act Plays, Vol. 1 by Leni Matlin May 01, 2012 $1.99 7663 words Sample 30%
Tis the Season: It's time to buy gifts for the family and Steve has the perfect one for his crotchety father-in-law. The Interrogation: Parolee Daryl Boozely knows he's innocent but nemesis Detective Rankin says he's guilty and only one of them can be right. High School Reunion: As Mr. Bowen tallies up proceeds from the arts fund drive, alumni Gene Caruthers visits him with a gun in his hand.
Roles for sale! A Theatrical Novel by Roman Shabanov Roles for sale! A Theatrical Novel by Roman Shabanov April 30, 2012 $1.29 91069 words Sample 20%
A Theatrical Novel. The performance took place and became a sensation. The actors played at the Bolshoi, in the Kremlin and in the Green Theater...
Your Dollar is in my pocket by Dmitriy Holler Your Dollar is in my pocket by Dmitriy Holler April 30, 2012 $1.00 20660 words Sample 20%
The direction «Art of managing living» is author's one in the modern literature in the beginning of the XXI century. This is not an ordinary consecutive statement of problem issue which has been taken thesis, concisely, and vested in a genre of the art narration.
Once Removed by KB Walker Once Removed by KB Walker April 30, 2012 $4.89 71708 words Sample 10%
Suspecting self-harm, newly qualified teacher, Abriella, risks everything for a troubled pupil. Unsure whether the girl is being bullied or has problems at home, Abby sets out to win her trust, and the two begin a friendship. But has the teacher gone too far? When Beth disappears, Abriella’s already complicated life takes on a sinister turn as rumour and suspicion ignite an inferno.
Of Honor And Deceit by Mike Due Of Honor And Deceit by Mike Due April 29, 2012 $3.99 83460 words Sample 30%
What do you do when you are deceived? In an attempt to defend yourself, would you become a deceiver as well? To what lengths would you go to right a wrong? Would you do similar wrongs to make it right? This intellectual thriller, based on a military base in Arizona, examines the classic quandry of ethics: does the end justify the means?
Hope Is a Waking Dream by Chloe Behrens Hope Is a Waking Dream by Chloe Behrens April 28, 2012 $7.99 98745 words Sample 20%
Hope de Havilland was always aware that her mother had a dark childhood she refused to speak of, which caused her to flee her home when she was sixteen. But after Hope's parents are involved in a fatal accident, she finds herself tossed into the very world her mother had run from. A world comprised of wealth, fancy galas, etiquette, and lies. Will she figure out her mother's past? Or repeat it?
Dark Man by Ashlynn Monroe Dark Man by Ashlynn Monroe April 27, 2012 $1.99 8008 words Sample 20%
What would you do to save the woman you love? Brina is dead because of a simple thoughtless act by her husband. A desperate Jackson makes a deal with the Dark Man for her life—but there’s a catch. He’ll remember the way they were, she won’t. As Jackson comes to realize how important Brina is to him, he seeks to find a loophole in the deal he’s made.
From Time To Time by Susan Thornton From Time To Time by Susan Thornton April 27, 2012 $3.99 44636 words Sample 30%
Amanda Winfield, the owner of a thriving headhunting firm, is a callous woman who covets her successful career and ordered life. But Amanda's seamless world crumbles when she picks up antiques that transport her to the past, revealing the heartbreaking stories of their origins. Her obsession with the phenomenon pulls her into a downward spiral of addiction that entwines both ruin and redemption.
Secrets of 'The Pit' by Marc Hopkins Secrets of 'The Pit' by Marc Hopkins April 26, 2012 $4.99 83378 words Sample 20%
How far would you go to keep a secret? Who would you betray? SECRETS OF ‘THE PIT’ puts these questions and the mindset of Western author Eugene Cooper to the test, when he finds a girl, Christa, buried alive after a blizzard. With only her word to go on, he is forced to believe his long time friend and the girl’s stepfather is the one responsible for her families’ tragic disappearance.
California Howdy (a short story) by W. Todd Fraser California Howdy (a short story) by W. Todd Fraser April 26, 2012 $0.99 2624 words Sample 25%
A story about two men with incredible luck. set in the Mid-California coastal area near the town of Santa Cruz it is somewhat descriptive of the area as well. A breezy read.
Lingering Casualties of Love and War by Jerry C. Wible Lingering Casualties of Love and War by Jerry C. Wible April 26, 2012 $3.99 113850 words Sample 25%
A young German soldier, a Nazi in name only, experiences the bombing of Hamburg where his mettle is tested and his nature made clear. Two years later, he and his wife are forced to flee Germany. She dies, and he is thrown into a brothel as its pimp. There he struggles mightily to find an acceptable identity amongst the Polacas around him; but he is largely thwarted by his own behavior before findi
No More Bull by Edwin R Larson No More Bull by Edwin R Larson April 26, 2012 $6.99 114884 words Sample 10%
NO MORE BULL is the story of a politician who must learn how to simultaneously balance his needs with the needs of his family and the needs of his community. NO MORE BULL hilariously delivers many truths about the political life we all lead.
BORDLERLINE by david merron BORDLERLINE by david merron April 26, 2012 $3.00 83232 words Sample 20%
Love, death and friendship on the gaza border.
Pearl and Angela by Bernadette Y. Connor Pearl and Angela by Bernadette Y. Connor April 25, 2012 $9.99 124057 words Sample 20%
"Pearl and Angela" is a suspense-filled story that profoundly chronicles the emotional damages of hatred and cruelty and the miraculous healing power of love. The characters come to life, providing on-the-edge-of-your-seat entertainment and intrigue wrapped in a timeless love story. This 1940's Midwestern tale of friendship will haunt you.
The Derelict by Heide Braley The Derelict by Heide Braley April 25, 2012 $0.99 3137 words Sample 20%
A short story of a successful business man who loses everything and becomes a derelict, only to find a surprise waiting for him one night.
Abandoned Unknowingly by Heide Braley Abandoned Unknowingly by Heide Braley April 25, 2012 $0.99 3256 words Sample 20%
A fictional short story set in the time period of 1940 during the evacuation of children from the island of Guernsey before the occupation of the German troops.
Frozen: A Thriller by Daniel Powell Frozen: A Thriller by Daniel Powell April 25, 2012 $2.99 24446 words Sample 10%
How far will a mother push herself to save the lives of her children? FROZEN, a 20,000-word novella, is a gripping examination of endurance and obsession in the face of harrowing personal tragedy.
Wings for a demon by Eugene Orlov Wings for a demon by Eugene Orlov April 25, 2012 $1.29 72137 words Sample 20%
Criminal drama about the fate of two loving people in modern society.
April Runs Away by Monica P April Runs Away by Monica P April 24, 2012 $1.00 2044 words Sample 15%
April sees her husband. Her spirit turns sor. She runs as her eyes weep.
Escape to Santorini by Helen Ellis Escape to Santorini by Helen Ellis April 24, 2012 $2.99 100700 words Sample 20%
When Mary Illingford decides to escape from her vicious husband Paul, her daughter Jenni helps her flee to her friends Eleni and Julia on the island of Santorini, Greece. Jenni and Marios, Eleni's son, fall in love and are challenged by the differences in their cultures. But Paul, in trouble with the law, resolves to find Mary and Jenni, his violent chase inevitably leading him to Santorini...
Moral Coverage by Damien Darby Moral Coverage by Damien Darby April 24, 2012 $2.99 10051 words Sample 20%
Elliot Dice is 29, and a poster child for millennial generation America today. He's a loving father, with one on the way, and if he doesn't get some money coming in, he knows Cadence is going to leave him. They moved in with his parents, also on the ropes, after college. Elliot's father, an unemployed welder, pulled some strings and got him into a technical school. How it turns out is shocking.
Cuba After Dark by Brian White Cuba After Dark by Brian White April 24, 2012 $9.97 93836 words Sample 3%
Imagine an island that offered a couple an erotic fantasy for the benchmark 40th birthday. And if this milestone was the one time to step out on the ledge and take a risk, would they dare participate in a multiple partner sexual encounter? Don Nightengale, the hotelier successfully gambled an astounding yes. Happy Birthday Dear!
Forever -- and other stories by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson Forever -- and other stories by Christopher Geoffrey McPherson April 24, 2012 $0.99 36764 words Sample 15%
A collection of eleven short stories -- many based on actual events. Includes "Forever" a story of two souls that continue meeting in one life after another.
Letters to Katrina by Greg Darkwood Letters to Katrina by Greg Darkwood April 24, 2012 $0.99 1689 words Sample 30%
Do you know what it's like to feel alone? "Letters to Katrina" chronicles a life of solitude and desperation through a series of letters from an unnamed narrator to a woman known only as Katrina who haunts his dreams and waking moments.
Now We Know Why You Died by Carl Reader Now We Know Why You Died by Carl Reader April 24, 2012 $2.99 20384 words Sample 20%
Now We Know Why You Died is a psychological crime thriller set in New York City before the Twin Towers fell. Allie Slayton, a disturbed and burnt-out private detective working by fax, phone and computer from an apartment he is afraid to death to leave, sets a trap for a psychotic criminal, Joey Narducci. Narducci turns the tables, and Slayton's nutty clan proves friends can get you killed, too.
Love, Death, God, Sex and Vampires by M.C. Laseau Love, Death, God, Sex and Vampires by M.C. Laseau April 23, 2012 $8.99 57003 words Sample 7%
Love, Death, God, Sex and Vampires unleashes 27 short stories, spanning from mere moments to 40 years, each one exploring diverse human conditions – from a contentious dinner conversation on a first date, to a mother who comes back from the dead as a two-year-old girl hoping to solve her own murder, to a fangless vampire, who seduces the man she desires with beer, tequila and a taste of blood.
The Lovely Shadow by Cory Hiles The Lovely Shadow by Cory Hiles April 22, 2012 Free! 101973 words Sample 30%
Coming to terms with torture, love, loss, ghosts, mysterious abilities, and adolescence is not easy, and Johnny Krimshaw must somehow find enough light within himself to shine brightly in a dark world or else risk fading into blackness himself. Whether one enjoys paranormal stories or not, The Lovely Shadow is foremost a story of perseverance that will appeal to a wide variety of readers.
By Any Means by Daddy Rich Gangsta-lit By Any Means by Daddy Rich Gangsta-lit April 22, 2012 $1.00 18691 words Sample 30%
Meet Hakeem Siddiq, an ex-drug dealer who turned to Islam during a three year stint inside the Indiana Department of Corrections. He vowed to leave the fast pace life style of a hustler in order to stay out of prison and raise his daughter. But unfortunately, he comes face to face with a situation.
Somebody That I Used To Know- A Short Story by M M-Stewart Somebody That I Used To Know- A Short Story by M M-Stewart April 21, 2012 $0.99 8571 words Sample 20%
Emotionally battered and abused, Nicole picks of the pieces of her old life and tries to make room for Stephen, but the past finally catches up with her. Which will she choose?
Amongst Sunflowers by Odette Botha Amongst Sunflowers by Odette Botha April 21, 2012 $0.99 58177 words Sample 10%
Sex, affairs, betrayal and death are only some of the elements that make up this dramatic love story. Destined to be together Noah Taylor and Isabella Walker find each other. The story is purely fiction but it is so believable because its so possible. With love comes drama
The Two Bits Club by The Two Bits Club by WriteOnEPublishing April 20, 2012 $12.99 52908 words Sample 15%
Every other Saturday Ceceile and her friends get together for a much needed break from the trials of life. Good food, good company, and a friendly game of cards can sometimes be just the right recipe to help get you through the heartaches and headaches.
The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer The Devil's Grandson by Marc Schaeffer April 20, 2012 $14.99 126751 words Sample 5%
Like "Pillars of the Earth," the novel weaves factual material into a good story. The early life of William Marshal, England's greatest knight, is told with fierce vividness. The writing veers from gritty to tender. Marshal's mission seems impossible – to navigate the ferocious world of the Plantagenets in their family fights and in their battles with France and with the church.
Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt Emily's Destiny by Allan Pritt April 19, 2012 $2.99 54926 words Sample 20%
Set in Cumberland (now part of Cumbria), shortly before the start of the Second World War, Emily’s Destiny moves from industrial Workington to picturesque Keswick in the heart of the English Lake District.
Cell Phone by robert bisel Cell Phone by robert bisel April 19, 2012 $3.99 7406 words Sample 15%
A gritty, hardcore, realistic view of two very lonely people - Brooklyn style.
Jimmy Bean by David Griffin Jimmy Bean by David Griffin April 19, 2012 $2.99 13376 words Sample 20%
An old women sits smoking in a nursing home that will become a No Smoking zone the next morning. She is haunted by her young lover, the man she loved since grade school and lost before marrying her late husband of 49 years. A story of young love, mental illness and denial of one's feelings. About 35 mss. pages.
Wrenches by Campbell (Candle) Wrenches by Campbell (Candle) April 18, 2012 $0.99 3134 words Sample 30%
Two detectives find and kill a woman who chloroformed and murdered her daughter.
You After All by Mark Turner You After All by Mark Turner April 17, 2012 $2.00 3439 words Sample 20%
A strange tale about off beat people living on the edge in the middle of normal society. Poetry seems to be normal conversation for them. Yet, their circumstances are very concrete in the work-a-day world. A desperate family needs their mysterious leader to come and help them, but he is too late and all seems lost. This story contains four poems also found in Turner's ebook "Beautify, Oh".
Vampire's Bloodline by Robert McAuley Vampire's Bloodline by Robert McAuley April 17, 2012 $2.99 88693 words Sample 8%
Do vampire families smile, laugh, get married and have children? What do they eat when they can’t feed in their ‘normal’ way? Must they sleep in a casket when a bed is available? Have they any mortal friends? These questions are answered in ‘Vampire’s Bloodline’ as the history of the Duke and Duchess of Stone Castle reveals a few closely guarded secrets.
MARKED NOTES by Phil Ferguson MARKED NOTES by Phil Ferguson April 17, 2012 $1.00 82354 words Sample 20%
MARKED NOTES. Is a typhoon that begins as a breeze of discontent rustling through the resentment, harboured within one man.MARKED NOTES is a loose board balanced on ball bearings at the top of a helter skelter.Inevitably gravity wins, the descent begins picking up pace. Bouncing off the dangerous curves of anger,greed,sex,violence,betrayal. The end will bring part of the country to a stand still.