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Toys from my Attic by Russell Connor Toys from my Attic by Russell Connor March 20, 2011 $4.99 11282 words Sample 20%
This collection of art, short prose, poetry, and drama is a wonderful way to see the many sides of Russell Connor. Known primarily as a painter, this work provides evidence that his talents don't stop on the canvas. One section of this book has been removed to fit the ebook requirements. Anyone caring for this missing material should email the publisher, who will send it to him or her free.
Are U experienced? [The first 4 experiences] by David Capone Are U experienced? [The first 4 experiences] by David Capone March 20, 2011 $0.99 4819 words Sample 20%
Le avventure di un simpatico Signor Nessuno, messo al bando dalla società, e del suo "datore di esperienze" Jimi Hendrix. Dal primo colloquio [Interview] al quarto incarico [Parties]. Enjoy it!
Going To Grandma's House by S. Joan Popek Going To Grandma's House by S. Joan Popek March 19, 2011 $0.99 1783 words Sample 20%
Then there's Little Red Riding Hood. I know what you've heard, but it's time you heard the real truth about Red and that wolf.
Un Chamarier Bien Gras by Patrick Huet Un Chamarier Bien Gras by Patrick Huet March 19, 2011 $0.99 1716 words Sample 50%
Le sec Monsieur Tinteniac, temporairement en disette financière, accepta vivement une mission de confiance : accompagner le chamarier de l'église Saint-Paul (à Lyon) jusqu'à Paris pour divers achats. Il ne tarda pas à regretter son accord précipité.
The Cambridge List by Robert Clear The Cambridge List by Robert Clear March 19, 2011 $1.38 101895 words Sample 20%
The Cambridge List is an action-packed, ever-so-English dark comedy about gods, sex and death amidst the ivory towers of Cambridge University.
Un Réveil En Enfer by Patrick Huet Un Réveil En Enfer by Patrick Huet March 19, 2011 $0.99 2807 words Sample 50%
De Lyon à Saint-Étienne, le chemin peut paraître long pour celui qui se déplace à pied. Mais pas pour ce Lyonnais amateur de cruches de vin. Aguiché par le banquet auquel il était convié, il franchit allègrement et à triple vitesse la distance séparant les deux villes. Toutefois, le retour s'annonça bien moins rapide tandis que la Destinée lui réservait une brûlante surprise.
The Devil Came A-Collecting by C.D. Reimer The Devil Came A-Collecting by C.D. Reimer March 19, 2011 $0.99 1444 words Sample 35%
A man wakes up at midnight to find the devil waiting to collect his little boy soul for a sin committed in kindergarten. A wild chase in a locked bedroom with no means of escape. Was it only a nightmare or all too real? This 1,245-word short story is being published for the first time.
Méprise A La Guinguette by Patrick Huet Méprise A La Guinguette by Patrick Huet March 19, 2011 $0.99 3349 words Sample 50%
En l'année 1865, les quartiers de Lyon bruissent d'une rumeur fantastique : il paraît qu'une troupe de danseuses donne, dans une guinguette, un spectacle à éblouir les regards... masculins, s'entend ! On raconte même que lors d'un certain mouvement de pas, leur jupe remonte au-dessus du genou. Toute la gent masculine n'a plus qu'une idée : assister à ces représentations.
Max Finnegan, Rogue Prince Of Pinconning by Philip Wooldridge Max Finnegan, Rogue Prince Of Pinconning by Philip Wooldridge March 19, 2011 $0.99 5805 words Sample 50%
Max Finnegan, a member of the Pinconning Clan of Mice, frets about the food stores for his people as the Michigan winter approaches. He tries to strike an honorable bargain with a local cheese maker, but when diplomacy fails, he prepares himself and his valiant army of mice and cats for a battle to ensure the Clan's survival. You'll fall in love with the charming little thief in this short story.
The Werewolfening of Taffney St. Cloud by Paul Hawkins The Werewolfening of Taffney St. Cloud by Paul Hawkins March 19, 2011 $0.99 10594 words Sample 50%
Continuing the horror parody begun in "The Vampirenization of Taffney St. Cloud." A buxom alabaster slayer who works in her mother's hair salon must defend Sunvalleydale from undead activity and a zombie pyramid scheme, all on the eve of the Harvest Moon Ball. Will the world will be saved in time for a dance in the Community College gym? Brooding aplenty, but no dark-soled shoes allowed.
Mexican Autumn by John Howard Reid Mexican Autumn by John Howard Reid March 18, 2011 $3.99 94314 words Sample 20%
These inter-related short stories are set in a small Mexican fishing village, Bahia de los angeles--a real place in Baja California, 350 miles from the USA border. As the villagers largely depend upon American tourists for their income, many stories deal with the resulting clash of cultures. Dominating Bahia, a treacherous mountain, Tricky Devil, almost pushes the village into the Sea of Cortez.
Miracle A Saint Bonaventure by Patrick Huet Miracle A Saint Bonaventure by Patrick Huet March 18, 2011 $0.99 2424 words Sample 50%
Un beau soir de 1873, des bruissements inquiétants se mirent à vibrer au sein de l'église Saint-Bonaventure, des raclements sinistres qui crépitaient à l'oreille du curé de cette paroisse. Plus de doute, les lieux étaient hantés ! Les gendarmes furent appelés en renfort.
Bigger Than Both of us by S. Joan Popek Bigger Than Both of us by S. Joan Popek March 17, 2011 $0.99 877 words Sample 20%
Many fairy tale creatures are misunderstood and stereotyped as bad guys. Hey, they're not that bad. They have problems just like anybody else. Ogres need love too, you know. A Short Story from "Fairy Tales With A Freudian Flair" collection that will make you view Ogres in a completely different light.
To His Lady's Rescue (Historical Regency Romance) by Anne Marie Novark To His Lady's Rescue (Historical Regency Romance) by Anne Marie Novark March 17, 2011 $0.99 25163 words Sample 25%
A Regency Novella: Gilbert St. John is home from the wars and Arabella Trent needs his help. From the moment she climbs in his bedroom window, he knows he's in trouble. Can this beautiful desirable young lady be the same hoydenish friend from his childhood? Can Gilbert rescue Bella from her desperate circumstances even if it means . . . marriage?
Buffet by Jay M Horne Buffet by Jay M Horne March 17, 2011 $1.49 918 words Sample 20%
I could bet my bottom dollar that I have BEEN just about every person on this planet. I Mean, why do people do the things that they do? Who knows? I do. How? Because I am a shifter and I have been there and done that guaranteed!
The Confessions of a Deliveryman by Lee Ball The Confessions of a Deliveryman by Lee Ball March 17, 2011 $1.50 27770 words Sample 20%
Twenty two hilarious stories of home delivery from Lee's popular blog 'The Deliveryman Diaries.'
The Naga of Lyon by Hilary Walker The Naga of Lyon by Hilary Walker March 15, 2011 $1.99 5333 words Sample 20%
An executive’s wife sees a camel running down the highway towards Lyon, a big city in France. Yet her husband refuses to believe her. That night she and the camel embark on a series of unforeseen and humorous adventures, but still her husband refuses to believe the animal exists. That is, until she gets the last laugh.
Emergency Laughter by Mike Cyra Emergency Laughter by Mike Cyra March 15, 2011 $2.99 28870 words Sample 20%
Emergency Laughter: It Wasn't Funny When It Happened, But It Is Now! A collection of hilarious real-life medical stories written by a 20-year veteran of emergency medicine & surgery. Laughter helps the mind, heals the body and is a critical survival tool for all who deal with death, dying and disaster up close. Author Mike Cyra shows that it's ok to laugh at yourself and the world around you.
Pepper Wellington And The Case Of The Missing Sausage by Tanya Eby Pepper Wellington And The Case Of The Missing Sausage by Tanya Eby March 15, 2011 $3.99 40948 words Sample 20%
Wherever Pepper Wellington goes, interesting things happen. This time, it’s her daughter’s wedding, a string of murders, and lentil soup to die for.
Bullets by Steve Brewer Bullets by Steve Brewer March 15, 2011 $3.99 71201 words Sample 20%
Killing someone in Vegas breaks all the rules. In "Bullets," veteran mystery author Steve Brewer delivers laughs galore while dishing out gunplay, suspense and a little romance. "Think of Hunter S. Thompson meeting James M. Cain meeting . . . James Ellroy to get some sense of what this book is like."--Mystery News
Dirty Pool by Steve Brewer Dirty Pool by Steve Brewer March 15, 2011 $2.99 70599 words Sample 20%
Albuquerque private eye Bubba Mabry is pitted against his archrival in a race for ransom in Dirty Pool, fifth in the Lefty Award-nominated series. Soon, Bubba finds himself up to his neck in Texans, skinheads, cops and bad vibes. Worse, his addled father suddenly reappears in his life after thirty years, getting in the way at every turn. "Flat-out entertainment" -Harlan Coben
Take Me To Your Leader by Scott Clark Take Me To Your Leader by Scott Clark March 15, 2011 $0.99 10748 words Sample 20%
A UFO crashes at the White House. The pilot is now sitting on a chair just outside the Oval Office. A UFO crashes on the White House lawn and the alien who piloted it has said something that sounds like he wants to see the leader of the US. The president and his chief of staff are discussing what they should do with him. From the author of I Am Legion and the Joining.
Memoirs of Some Guy by Gerry Bogan Memoirs of Some Guy by Gerry Bogan March 13, 2011 $2.49 15200 words Sample 10%
From shopping at the mall to outrageous business ideas, this collection of short stories is from the point of view of a man who is one of the few remaining things Made In America. Women will especially appreciate a true man's point of view on shopping. WARNING: do not read this book in situations where laughing out loud is inappropriate.
Doom Cows from Outer Space by Richard Alan Dickson Doom Cows from Outer Space by Richard Alan Dickson March 11, 2011 $2.99 10373 words Sample 10%
The space cows are coming! The space cows are coming! For years, the evil alien space cows have looked upon your world. For years, they've plotted; for years, they've schemed. They never showed themselves. Humans eat cows. This is a bad thing. But now the time is finally right. Puny humans, prepare to die! (Includes complete bonus story, "Atlantis, B.C.E.")
El enigma de la cacatúa (Español) by Rafael Homar El enigma de la cacatúa (Español) by Rafael Homar March 11, 2011 $0.99 101460 words Sample 30%
Una serie de sucesos en apariencia sobrenaturales ocurren en Santa Julieta, pequeño pueblo del centro de Mallorca. Muertes, desapariciones, espíritus y alucinaciones, requieren la intervención del inspector Eustaquio Trompeto, que con la ayuda del narrador, resolverá el enigma que se encierra entre los muros de la institución mental donde ambos viven encerrados.
Tell Pitiful Story by Eric Yoshiaki Dando Tell Pitiful Story by Eric Yoshiaki Dando March 10, 2011 $5.00 17836 words Sample 35%
Collected short stories and flash fiction from Eric Yoshiaki Dando.
Real Characters by Harvey Stanbrough Real Characters by Harvey Stanbrough March 10, 2011 $0.99 1618 words Sample 10%
What happens when the characters turn the tables on a hack writer?
Life Seemed Good, But.... by Richard Bell Life Seemed Good, But.... by Richard Bell March 09, 2011 $3.99 42047 words Sample 25%
Take a walk through the funny, bizarre and unpredictable mind of Richard Bell. You’ll not only have a fine time, you won’t want to leave. Just don’t step on his prefrontal cortex.
The Problem with Metaphors by Steven Mohan, Jr. The Problem with Metaphors by Steven Mohan, Jr. March 09, 2011 $0.99 3390 words Sample 20%
Megan Cranston is having nightmares and who can blame her? If you'd just survived a spacecraft crash and your butt was pinched by the President, you'd have nightmares, too. But that isn't the worst part. Megan suddenly finds herself helpless before Zeus-- who isn't known for his gentlemanly treatment of the ladies. Plunge into the strangest--and funniest--first contact situation you'll ever see.
Grow Old DISGracefully by Heather Donaldson Grow Old DISGracefully by Heather Donaldson March 09, 2011 $2.99 2436 words Sample 20%
The book is a collection of sayings and messages to encourage positive ageing. The book challenges the myths and the stereotypes of ageing, which is what frightens people. Age has more to do with health and attitude than with years. Most of the messages are funny, some are also quite profound;, some are old and some are new. All of them are positive and full of hope.
Entangled, Book One by D.C. Sargent Entangled, Book One by D.C. Sargent March 09, 2011 $2.99 109017 words Sample 20%
Levi's elite commando unit is trapped deep within the jungle. He certainly doesn't have time to be hearing things, especially the incessant female voice invading his mind. Now is not the time to go crazy! * Mandy doesn't like someone else thinking in her head. She doesn't know Levi, and he's eavesdropping on private property. Their thoughts entangle, their lives collide. It's driving her nuts!
A Dog's Tale by Philip Wooldridge A Dog's Tale by Philip Wooldridge March 08, 2011 $0.99 6626 words Sample 50%
A library in Northern Michigan is home to all sorts of curios and knick-knacks. But there's nothing that tops the stuffed German Shepherd, wearing military decorations, sitting and smiling quietly by the card catalog. For years, tourists have asked how he came to be a permanent resident in this municipal building; now you can discover the tale behind the dog in this humorous and heartfelt story.
The Sainthood Ghost by Lady Deidre The Sainthood Ghost by Lady Deidre March 08, 2011 $2.99 6497 words Sample 20%
After watching a horror flick, Bella finds her apartment is being haunted. She tosses the movie into the corridor only to discover the strange phenomenon continues.
The Day the Zombies Came Walking up out of the Sea by Steven Mohan, Jr. The Day the Zombies Came Walking up out of the Sea by Steven Mohan, Jr. March 08, 2011 $0.99 3003 words Sample 20%
The smart beachgoing tourist packs plenty of sunscreen, uses a blanket to keep the sand out of his shorts, and always watches when the kids play in the ocean. But how many tourists know what to do when the rotting denizens of Hell come shambling out of the green Pacific? This is the problem for Lincoln City, Oregon, a beachfront town that wakes up one day to find it's been overrun by the undead.
More Dark Drink and Conversation by Thomas Kennedy More Dark Drink and Conversation by Thomas Kennedy March 08, 2011 $2.99 80324 words Sample 20%
A comic and satirical look at the modern world from the confines of the snug in Mulligan's pub. A horse racing scam, a kidnapped European Union Commissioner, a Film Crew, Dwyer the Bookie and the Bruisers, Rockette the Garda recruit, The Australian and the Seeker, the CIA and the AFA and others in this warm tale of kidnap and conspiracy. Adult Themes and Humor.
Honeymoon for One by Beth Orsoff Honeymoon for One by Beth Orsoff March 06, 2011 $2.99 75871 words Sample 10%
There are worse things in life than being dumped at the altar. Like being accused of killing your fake husband in a third world country where you can't speak the language, for example. . . .
Shaky Ground by Steve Brewer Shaky Ground by Steve Brewer March 06, 2011 $2.99 63965 words Sample 20%
His client list is at zero, so Albuquerque private eye Bubba Mabry is all ears when a lovely young woman asks him to locate her missing husband. Biology professor David Field was last seen heading for the desert on a research trip. And that's where Mabry finds his bullet-riddled body. Now, with a paying job to find the killer, Mabry wastes no time getting himself into a heck of a mess.
Finding Hope by Dusty Yevsky Finding Hope by Dusty Yevsky March 06, 2011 $0.99 16980 words Sample 10%
"Finding Hope" fulfills the expectations of what readers might expect from work's title. In what some would consider a "classic dodge" there are a number of twists and turns along the route, but Daniel Ford ultimately arrives at his goal. Through Ford's unique style and point of view, Book Two of "Daniel's Inferno" is presented as a stand alone tale.
The Steel Soldier's Gambit by Ian Thomas Healy The Steel Soldier's Gambit by Ian Thomas Healy March 06, 2011 $0.99 3502 words Sample 50%
A friendly poker game between superheroes takes an, um, serious turn when someone raises the stakes beyond mere money.
The Autistic Comedy by Barney Vincelette The Autistic Comedy by Barney Vincelette March 06, 2011 $3.99 84279 words Sample 20%
Don is offered a top executive job at McDonald’s, but Virgil takes him to Hell and Purgatory. Upon returning Don turns down the job. McDonald’s hires Monte Feltro to destroy health food chain Palace Reno. To save Palace Reno Don joins Beatrice. A vicissitude takes them to a home for autistic children. Feltro finds them and falsely charges Palace Reno with child pornography.
Prophets for the End of Time by Marcos Donnelly Prophets for the End of Time by Marcos Donnelly March 05, 2011 $2.99 103183 words Sample 20%
Apocalypse is on… but Bible prophecy dictates it must be declared by two unlikely prophets: Clayton, a charismatic religious leader obsessed with fears that maybe God doesn’t believe in him, and Henri, brilliant and sociopathic to a degree that makes even Archangels jittery. “Utterly gripping, very funny, and very clever… read it, laugh, and weep.” –New York Review of Science Fiction
The Desolator by Simon Haynes The Desolator by Simon Haynes March 04, 2011 $0.99 5630 words Sample 30%
Join Hurm, Runt and Father Mephistophiles as they struggle to save the hamlet of Yendour from a marauding dragon. Originally published in Andromeda Spaceways #6.
Witchy Woman by Steve Brewer Witchy Woman by Steve Brewer March 04, 2011 $2.99 60015 words Sample 20%
Bumbling private eye Bubba Mabry's third adventure takes him to Taos, NM, where he investigates an all-woman commune called WOMB. One of Albuquerque's richest women has hired Bubba to retrieve her granddaughter, who disappeared into the commune. Bubba is saddled with a fervent cult deprogrammer as a partner, and they both become suspects once murder strikes WOMB.
Perhaps. by Stephen Schwegler Perhaps. by Stephen Schwegler March 04, 2011 $0.99 27905 words Sample 20%
A collection of short fiction by Stephen Schwegler. In fact, one might go so far as to say the single greatest collection of short fiction by Stephen Schwegler known to man or beast! Perhaps. includes the legendary and hilarious stories "Jesus Was Broke," "Doughnuts," "Big Titty Showdown," and "Rodents from Beyond: Part One," as well as eight equally as legendary and hilarious others!
Exponential Apocalypse by Eirik Gumeny Exponential Apocalypse by Eirik Gumeny March 04, 2011 $0.99 39183 words Sample 20%
Exponential Apocalypse is the tender, heart-stirring tale of crappy jobs, a slacker cult, an alcoholic Aztec god, reconstituted world leaders, werewolves, robots, and the shenanigans of multiple persons living after the twentieth-aught end of the world. Fast-paced, frenetic, funny and fond of other f-words, Exponential Apocalypse will have you looking forward to the end of the world.
Granny Fuhrmann And The Last Supper by Philip Wooldridge Granny Fuhrmann And The Last Supper by Philip Wooldridge March 03, 2011 $0.99 5271 words Sample 50%
Abigail Fuhrmann is about to enter the hereafter, and her immediate survivors gather in Northern Michigan at the Dog and Doughnut, a local greasy spoon, hoping for a low-key celebration with some good old-fashioned comfort food. However, the combination of generations and flapjacks tend to bring out the worst, and the best, in the members of this interesting, yet not so uncommon American family.
Undecided by Thomas Malone Undecided by Thomas Malone March 02, 2011 $0.99 91429 words Sample 20%
Undecided is the story of a young man and his best friends as they navigate the confusing waters of college and career choices. It's a story that many young people can relate to of having no idea what they want to do in life and suddenly being faced with many life-altering decisions to make.
The Adventures Of Larry The Alien by John McDonnell The Adventures Of Larry The Alien by John McDonnell Feb. 25, 2011 $2.99 6428 words Sample 20%
The first eight stories in the popular Web series about a timid, shape-shifting alien named Larry and his friends at Murphy's bar. Featuring the hilarious Edna, who has a shaky relationship to reality. If you like humor that's a combination of P.G. Wodehouse and Monty Python, you'll love the Larry The Alien series.
The World Where Wishes Worked by Stephen Goldin The World Where Wishes Worked by Stephen Goldin Feb. 25, 2011 $0.99 1110 words Sample 25%
This is a cautionary tale explaining why you should not suffer fools gladly. No matter how perfect a set-up you've got, all it takes is one fool to screw it up. **A fairy tale for adults.**
Hello Cyberspace by John Duncklee Hello Cyberspace by John Duncklee Feb. 22, 2011 $0.99 7124 words Sample 20%
Due to a bountiful spring, the carrion is slim pickings for the flock. Burton & Bernice with their sons, Manny and Maurice, head west to the pumpkin fields of California. Bernice discovers several things she didn't know about her sons' education, and the boys enjoy a cell phone and an infamous sheriff before they are all home once more.