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Deadly Decisions: 5 Tales of Crime and Suspense by BV Lawson Deadly Decisions: 5 Tales of Crime and Suspense by BV Lawson Feb. 08, 2012 $0.99 10394 words Sample 15%
Tales about dark choices people make when their backs are against a wall: a sheriff's deputy and a nun hold the fate of a meth dealer; a former violinist takes fate into his own, scarred hands; a forensic linguist obsessed with solving the puzzle of a missing Moravian deed; a homeless man killed by a hit-and-run finds advocates in a minister and his cat; a hitman who just wants to be left alone.
Caveat Veritatem by Scott Roche Caveat Veritatem by Scott Roche Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 11435 words Sample 45%
Truth is a dangerous thing. A little of it goes a long way and it can come back to bite you. That’s why our society (and most societies I would imagine) encourage the polite, little lie. Thus my title for this anthology “Caveat Veritatem” or “Beware of the Truth”. Here are five stories that tell various truths, no matter the consequences for you or for the characters.
Sperm Donor 713: 52 Searches For One Identity - Story 2: Hannah by Leilani Barnett Sperm Donor 713: 52 Searches For One Identity - Story 2: Hannah by Leilani Barnett Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 1198 words Sample 30%
52 children were conceived by an anonymous sperm donor known only as Donor 713. Spanning the globe, these children have never met their donor, but search to find their origins. Snapshots into the life of each child meld into a portrait of a man. The ultimate quest of nature versus nurture, some children feel his presence within them, and all wonder who this man could be. This is Story 2.
4 Funny Detective Stories - Starring Maynard Soloman by Benjamin Sobieck 4 Funny Detective Stories - Starring Maynard Soloman by Benjamin Sobieck Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 18843 words Sample 20%
Fans of funny detective stories, meet Maynard Soloman, gal-damn detective. Some would say he's crusty, profane and clueless. But if you ask him, he solves the world's problems one case at time. Once you experience his 1930s-style of doing business in a 21st century world, you just might agree. Included in this anthology are four short stories featuring Maynard Soloman.
Ten Silver Bullets: A Werewolf Anthology by adam millard Ten Silver Bullets: A Werewolf Anthology by adam millard Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 36196 words Sample 5%
The moon is full, the time has come for cursed souls to fall to their knees and become bloodthirsty creatures of the night. Welcome to this collection of werewolf and shifter tales, where nothing is as it seems and nowhere is safe from the recently transformed. With stories from some of the best writers in the genre, one thing is for sure. When it's all over... ...you'll be left howling for more
Appreciate Life by Amaryllis Holloway-Turman Appreciate Life by Amaryllis Holloway-Turman Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 1464 words Sample 15%
A chapbook of poems with themes of love, lost, and hope. These poems are meant motivate reflection and inspire thought with a deeper appreciation of what life has to offer.
Visions Of Odd by S. A. Barton Visions Of Odd by S. A. Barton Feb. 06, 2012 $1.99 8573 words Sample 20%
A short anthology of eclectic pieces of flash fiction and vignettes, all speculative fiction, ranging from the edge of fantasy to the edge of the solar system.
Death on Holiday by BV Lawson Death on Holiday by BV Lawson Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 7422 words Sample 15%
From Derringer Award finalist BV Lawson comes 4 tales of mirth and mayhem: a shopping mall Christmas Elf with revenge on his mind; a man whose day goes from bad to worse when his car is rear-ended by the mayor's wife and police find a skeleton in his trunk; a P.I.'s blackmail case that takes him to a costume party and too may Abraham Lincolns; and little Sammy Spade wreaking havoc at summer camp.
Shortly by Harlan Rouge Pryce Shortly by Harlan Rouge Pryce Feb. 05, 2012 $2.00 16603 words Sample 50%
**For older teens** A collection of short stories for young adult readers. Stories included in this collection: “Knots”, “Community Spirit”, “Riding on Buses”, “Micky at the Cemetery”, and “Fall”.
Geltab Omnibus Volume II: 50 stories for your mind by Geltab Geltab Omnibus Volume II: 50 stories for your mind by Geltab Feb. 05, 2012 $9.99 296354 words Sample 2%
This second volume covers everything written thus far by Geltab. Everything from dragons and dwarves to nanotechnology. From erotica to future alternate realities, this Omnibus expands on the first thirty five stories released. This volume is packed with over 700 pages of enjoyment for your imagination and mind. These 50 works have been a creation with the reader in mind. Thank you and enjoy!
A Rainbow of Emotions by S.G. McKinley A Rainbow of Emotions by S.G. McKinley Feb. 05, 2012 $5.95 10615 words Sample 10%
A compilation of poems the author has written throughout the years.
Jake's Monthly- Punk Anthology by Jake Johnson Jake's Monthly- Punk Anthology by Jake Johnson Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 12067 words Sample 20%
Throughout January, talented authors wrote stories encompassing the massive movement in science fiction known as Punk. This is the result.
Life, Love and Revelations by Stacey Mitchell Life, Love and Revelations by Stacey Mitchell Feb. 05, 2012 $0.99 9781 words Sample 20%
A collection of six short stories based on the themes of family and relationships. Includes 'A Pregnant Silence', which was shortlisted in a competition in Writing Magazine in 2011.
Dark Side: Seven Repulsive Stories by Stefanie N Snider Dark Side: Seven Repulsive Stories by Stefanie N Snider Feb. 04, 2012 $4.50 15202 words Sample 15%
7 tales of murder, corruption, desperation, gore and guts. Previously published tales collected here for one low price! Featuring the stories Dump Room, Boogeyman, Screee, Mr Buster's Bodies, Overtime, Better Fat Than Dead, and What's Inside. What you don't know can kill you...
Two Scoops of Doom: A Buffet Boy Story by Aron White Two Scoops of Doom: A Buffet Boy Story by Aron White Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 4328 words Sample 20%
One cup of ice cream, that's all it could take to crash the family business. Life can be rough running an all-you-can-eat buffet, but Brian's never had so much riding on so little, trying to please a threatening woman and her spoiled daughter and finding himself at odds with the mantra, "the customer's always right." Length: 4,300 words.
Deflowering Sleeping Beauty - Erotic Fairy Tale by Adriana Hunter Deflowering Sleeping Beauty - Erotic Fairy Tale by Adriana Hunter Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 4353 words Sample 10%
Bound by a torturous spell that leaves her paralyzed and unable to speak, Princess Isabella appears to be swept in an endless slumber of death. But when a shepherd from a nearby village plunders the Fortress of its incredible wealth, he finds an even greater treasure locked away from the world. Sleeping Beauty is an erotic tale involving romance and explicit sex. For adult eyes only.
Maze of Dementia, and other stories by Evan Morris Maze of Dementia, and other stories by Evan Morris Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 28797 words Sample 20%
A collection of four horror short stories: gypsies, vampires, witches and werewolves. In these chilling tales, the past returns to haunt the present, a town is terrorized by a brutal creature, a man seeks out the true meaning of Halloween, and a ghoulish vampire devises a cunning plan to perpetuate her kind.
Mein siebter Sinn by Lutz Schafstädt Mein siebter Sinn by Lutz Schafstädt Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 4308 words Sample 20%
Erzählte Gedankenspiele: In "Wenn wir groß sind" führt ein Spaziergang am Rande des Dorfes in Kindheitserinnerungen zurück. "Mein siebter Sinn" handelt von bösen Vorahnungen eines überbesorgten Vaters, die in einem traumatischen Erlebnis seiner eigenen Jugend ihre Ursache haben.
Adventures in Paratime: An Anthology by Daniel Eness Adventures in Paratime: An Anthology by Daniel Eness Feb. 02, 2012 $2.99 18687 words Sample 20%
Collecting more than a half dozen short stories of alternate reality, Adventures in Paratime: an Anthology of the Soon and Secret Future, Long Past includes one of the author's most popular stories, Only the Arquebus, by H. Beam Piper and features the never before seen weird tale of science at the breaking point, The Unmethoding.
The WG2E All-For-Indies Anthologies: Viva La Valentine Edition by D. D. Scott The WG2E All-For-Indies Anthologies: Viva La Valentine Edition by D. D. Scott Feb. 02, 2012 $2.99 86748 words Sample 5%
Bestselling Author D. D. Scott is treating you to a short story collection featuring one of her own stories as well as stories by some of her fave Indie Epub Authors, including Talli Roland, Chicki Brown, Lisa Lim, MG Ainsworth, Buck Buchanan, Sheila Seabrook, Diane Vallere and Christy Hayes. With this Viva La Valentine Anthology, you’ll never again think of Valentine’s Day in quite the same way.
More Erotic Flash Stories by Javan Tenebrae More Erotic Flash Stories by Javan Tenebrae Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 42604 words Sample 20%
Stories of a thousand words dealing with sexual situations. A man is out hiking and encounters a white wolf, or does he? A man helps a woman strung out on drugs and she comes back to thank him... And many more.
Erotic Flash Stories by Javan Tenebrae Erotic Flash Stories by Javan Tenebrae Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 29941 words Sample 20%
Stories of a thousand words on various topics. A centurian in Rome beds an upper class lady, a gold digger gets her just reward, and many more.
Flash Stories: Married Love by Javan Tenebrae Flash Stories: Married Love by Javan Tenebrae Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 46381 words Sample 20%
Stories of around a thousand words dealing with the ups and downs of marriage and how to keep the flame of romance alive.
A Collection of Short Stories by Sabella Dunne A Collection of Short Stories by Sabella Dunne Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 76191 words Sample 25%
A collection of short stories by Sabella Dunne. A spy, her sister and her lover. A grizzly, gothic horror. Dandy highwaymen, magic, mystery and altered history. These are the complied works of Sabella Dunne, written for friends and family spanning many years, compiled just for you. Enjoy.
6-Pack of Humorous Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt 6-Pack of Humorous Flash Fiction by Gil C. Schmidt Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 4850 words Sample 5%
Six stories that you can read during your coffee break, lunch hour, that special "me time" of your day or just before you go to sleep. Rib-ticklers some, the others aimed squarely at your funny bone, your skeleton and mood will feel the difference.
African Tales by Rony P African Tales by Rony P Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 46171 words Sample 15%
African folklore is in its nature plain, and primitive in its simplicity; not adorned with the wealth of palaces and precious stones to be met with in the folklore of more civilized nations, but descriptive in great measure of the events of everyday life, and of such imagery as is connected witwith the phenomena of nature.
If I Had My Way by Lena Sledge If I Had My Way by Lena Sledge Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 31917 words Sample 10%
If I Had My Way is a collection of ten short stories. Some are surprising and some are subtle. But each will leave you asking, what would you do if you had your way?
Plump & Sexy: BBW Erotica Anthology by Rising Books Plump & Sexy: BBW Erotica Anthology by Rising Books Jan. 30, 2012 $4.99 24384 words Sample 10%
Five sexy stories about big, beautiful women. Chubby Girl Hot by Michelle Fawkes, Angel Cake by Adelaide Cooper, I Had Sex with Elvis by Lynn Mixon, R is for Revenge by Malia Mallory, The New Girl by Rachel Lace These stories contain sexually explicit material, and are intended only for persons over the age of 18. All of the characters involved in the sexual situations are 18 or older.
Pocoapoco by Alessio Sartore Pocoapoco by Alessio Sartore Jan. 30, 2012 $3.68 25396 words Sample 20%
Chiedi agli amici se hanno voglia di scrivere un racconto, o se ne hanno uno nel cassetto. Glielo chiedi senza spiegare granchè. Forse solo un sms. I racconti arrivano. Poco a poco. Sono inediti. Sono diversissimi l’uno dall’altro. Bene. Ci sono fiabe per bambini. Racconti pulp. Onde. E poi colori indiani che poco a poco si mescolano e si incontrano e fanno tutto da soli. Poco a poco.
Remember My Name and Other Stories by Stephen Connolly Remember My Name and Other Stories by Stephen Connolly Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 20692 words Sample 10%
13 slices of everyday life, in all its humdrum glory. Including an unexpected birthday present, several paintings, a duel to the death, a possibly non-existent rock band and an exceptionally rude clock; acts of bravery, acts of betrayal, acts of remembrance and acts overheard. Murder, fresh bread and of course, a Fairy Tale ending.
Into a Long Ago Future by Jodi Lee Into a Long Ago Future by Jodi Lee Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 41319 words Sample 20%
Take a walk through New Bedlam's streets, sail through time and space with an alien-raised human, get locked in a zombie-proof safe house, discover new faery tales, new futures that will change the past. A bit of advice though. Watch what you eat. Don't drink the water. And definitely make sure you watch where you step.
The Feathered Edge: Tales of Magic, Love, and Daring by Deborah J. Ross The Feathered Edge: Tales of Magic, Love, and Daring by Deborah J. Ross Jan. 29, 2012 $3.99 92268 words Sample 20%
Want a taste of romance in your swashbuckling adventure? Sparkling verbal repartee in your heroic quest? A lover swain spun of dreams and moonlight? A rescue from an Algerian brothel? Swords that would rather make love than fight duels? A woodland god in the guise of a wounded stag? A stowaway on a pirate ship? Between waking and dreams, 'twixt mortal lands and Faerie, the old world and the new,
Life is More Than Candy Hearts by Renaissance Romance Publishing Life is More Than Candy Hearts by Renaissance Romance Publishing Jan. 29, 2012 $6.99 61564 words Sample 15%
The Candy Collection: Life is More Than Candy Hearts is a Valentine's Day collection of three short stories. A book of six broken people and what they'll do to find love on Valentine's Day. Can they heal their broken hearts?
Larks Fiction Magazine Monthly Review, January 2012 by Daniel Pool Larks Fiction Magazine Monthly Review, January 2012 by Daniel Pool Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 22127 words Sample 20%
Larks Fiction Magazine brings you the best in amateur indie literature each week. Now Larks Monthly Review brings you the best of each week in one monthly installment! In this issue; James Vachowski, Luke M. Jones, Ron Koppelberger, David Wright, Tess Pfeifle, Samantha Jubilee, Josh Freeman, Melinda Giordano, Quentin A. Ponratz and Russell Bradbury-Carlin.
The Old Sofa by Brazen Snake Books The Old Sofa by Brazen Snake Books Jan. 29, 2012 $0.99 8249 words Sample 20%
Eight authors expose the secrets hidden in an old sofa, including ghosts of days gone by, help for those in need, and sometimes even special gifts, though the price may be too much to ask. Go ahead, sit down and get comfy. What will the old sofa say to you?
Satisfaction: The Collection by Tori Scott Satisfaction: The Collection by Tori Scott Jan. 29, 2012 $2.99 63187 words Sample 15%
Together in one volume: Satisfaction Guaranteed, Perfectly Satisfied, and Finally Satisfied. Newly edited and revised. Satisfaction Guaranteed: Book One (Cara and Gray) Perfectly Satisfied: Book Two (Reggie and Sam) Finally Satisfied: Book Three (Angel and Mitch) The Satisfaction Collection of novellas follows lifelong friends as they find their way from friends to lovers.
Ten Tales from the Bookshelf, Volume Two by Richard Alan Dickson Ten Tales from the Bookshelf, Volume Two by Richard Alan Dickson Jan. 28, 2012 $4.99 47747 words Sample 20%
A collection of ten fantasy and science fiction short stories, including: Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #2, Cracking the Iceberg; The Best First Date Ever; For Sale: One Planet, Gently Used; The Crimson Teardrop; The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters; The Lucky Charm; No Guts, No Glory; The Hag's Handbook to a Trouble-Free Thanksgiving Tot-Roast; Road Rage; and The Happy Snowman.
Workshop Stories, Volume One by Richard Alan Dickson Workshop Stories, Volume One by Richard Alan Dickson Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 21221 words Sample 20%
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but we meet in Oregon. When authors gather and dare each other to write, story happens. Once, those stories served that purpose and faded away, but now you can read them too. This volume includes: Devil Dogs, The Hag's Handbook to the Tastiest Trick-or-Treaters, The Best First Date Ever, Hank the Happy Snowman, and For Sale: One Planet, Gently Used.
In Dark Times by Faith Morgan In Dark Times by Faith Morgan Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 19331 words Sample 10%
A compilation of Poetry & Short Stories written by 1Faith Morgan.
The Sword and Pen: The Poetry of Holy Worlds by Holy Worlds The Sword and Pen: The Poetry of Holy Worlds by Holy Worlds Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 16555 words Sample 20%
Rich and fanciful, sober and honest - a collection of over 130 poems, drabbles, and Hemingways from the hearts of Holy Worlds.
Life is Not a Trifling Affair by Elizabeth Ducie and Sharon Cook Life is Not a Trifling Affair by Elizabeth Ducie and Sharon Cook Jan. 28, 2012 $2.99 17606 words Sample 30%
An eclectic collection of short stories by two Devon writers who have embraced the human condition in all its many guises. It is hoped the tales within will not just entertain but leave you smiling - and wanting more. Box of tissues optional...
La noche del Gran Godo by Manuel Gayol Mecias La noche del Gran Godo by Manuel Gayol Mecias Jan. 28, 2012 $0.99 26121 words Sample 20%
“La noche del Gran Godo" reúne relatos, en que lenguaje y anécdota dan un producto de exquisita factura. En este libro premiado y luego censurado por la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba, La Habana de los años ochenta aparece retratada minuciosamente. "Angina Pectoris", "El ojo diplomático" y "La noche del Gran Godo", merecen figurar en cualquier antología del cuento contemporáneo.
The Power of Secrets and Other Stories by Teri Kanefield The Power of Secrets and Other Stories by Teri Kanefield Jan. 27, 2012 $2.99 22633 words Sample 20%
A collection of short stories including: “The Power of Secrets,” originally published in The Writers Forum. A thirteen-year-old learns her father’s secrets. “Signs,” originally published in The Iowa Review. A hearing woman falls in love with her deaf sign language teacher, and other stories.
Echoes from the Hill Top by Ray Wiseman Echoes from the Hill Top by Ray Wiseman Jan. 27, 2012 $5.95 58233 words Sample 20%
In this anthology by eight members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, you will discover that ‘church’ people, like everyone else, lead lives of adventure, filled with pleasure and humour, but sometimes touched by fear or pain. These stories reflect real life. Those classified as fiction contain truth because they grow out of a Christian world view.
An Empire Of Broken Hearts by Dare Empire eMedia Productions An Empire Of Broken Hearts by Dare Empire eMedia Productions Jan. 27, 2012 $2.99 37486 words Sample 20%
Five talented Empire Authors team up to weave together An Empire Of Broken Hearts, a masterpiece of short stories brought together in one anthology for charity.
The 4th of New Years by L.A. Tripp The 4th of New Years by L.A. Tripp Jan. 27, 2012 $2.99 65433 words Sample 20%
It's all about the party. The biggest party of the year, New Year's Eve. Can Tripp, Jessica, Sarah, and Rock work out their issues and survive the night?
Redstone Stories: An Anthology by Ann Joiner Redstone Stories: An Anthology by Ann Joiner Jan. 27, 2012 $0.99 20980 words Sample 25%
Four complete short stories, totaling over 20,000 words, featuring Daniel "Two Horses" Thorne-Redstone and his friend, Jake Holder, set during a ten-year period, between 1837 and 1847, in the Texas Hill Country, in the vicinity of its Enchanted Rock. Daniel and Jake, with their descendants, will soon be featured in The Redstone Trilogy, a series of novels set between 1852 and 1883 - and beyond.
Big Enough: A collection of stories by Chuck Tyrell Big Enough: A collection of stories by Chuck Tyrell Jan. 27, 2012 $2.99 32875 words Sample 15%
A collection of short stories including: Big Enough, Man of Iron, Kataki, Line Rider, The Kid and the Commodore, Death of a Hunter, Requiem for a Pig, and A Father's Prayer plus 2 Bonus Features. "This collection is a real treat for fans of Charlie's (Chuck Tyrell) work, and if you're a first timer, then you're about to discover a fine guy and a fine author..." - C. Courtney Joyner
Compelling Persuasions by Jeff Tikari Compelling Persuasions by Jeff Tikari Jan. 26, 2012 $2.00 6218 words Sample 10%
collection of poignant, fresh, and delightful short stories
Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Short Story Collection, Volume 1 by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Short Story Collection, Volume 1 by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel Jan. 26, 2012 $3.99 22245 words Sample 20%
Six delightfully entertaining short stories by Smoky Trudeau Zeidel, including In A Flash, Lesser Offenses, Leap, Breathe, Good-Bye, Emily Dickinson, and Breakfast at the Laundromat.