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Love, Life, God: The Journey of Creation by Jarrad Hewett Love, Life, God: The Journey of Creation by Jarrad Hewett Oct. 15, 2011 Free! 39482 words Sample 20%
Love, Life, God is simple and humorous, yet profound and breathtaking. From unifying the body and spirit to the expansion of consciousness, Jarrad Hewett takes the reader on an adventure to explore one's self, and one's own creation, as well as the role of the self in the overall creation and experience of the universe.
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
Dear Alcohol by Sandra Lee Dear Alcohol by Sandra Lee March 18, 2010 Free! 367 words Sample 5%
Jason and Emily were not crazy about their mother’s new boyfriend. In the three years since she divorced their father, Joan introduced very few men to her two children. They sensed, as children instinctively will, something was different about Oscar, her new boyfriend. During the five years of their lives after meeting Oscar, Jason and Emily would learn never to doubt their instincts.
A man of few words... by Spargo Postle A man of few words... by Spargo Postle Oct. 28, 2010 Free! 319 words Sample 100%
We may not speak much but it does not mean there are no words within us.
Good Mark by Sweet Bliss Good Mark by Sweet Bliss Aug. 31, 2009 You set the price! 6772 words Sample 50%
A relationship develops between two people that cannot be explained but has to be kept a secret. The desire is too strong; it begins to turn on them. Meet a teacher and a student that you will never forget. If you think I should complete this book and make into a series just comment on my website!
Hostile Witness by Nell Peters Hostile Witness by Nell Peters Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 105644 words Sample 15%
Abandoned by her husband, Callie Ashton thinks she’s hit rock bottom. She’s wrong. She finds a neighbour dead and becomes the next target of the killer, Balaclava Man, who will stop at nothing to eliminate her. Fear for her life, a mounting body count and police ineptitude persuade Callie she must unmask the killer herself - but she has no idea how close to home the real dangers lie.
Heroes and Virgins by John E Spriggs Heroes and Virgins by John E Spriggs Aug. 31, 2009 You set the price! 52890 words Sample 50%
Journey across space and time. Taste life and death through others. Follow heroes from a tragic automobile accident into a web of intrigue and discovery. Learn about the afterlife from different perspectives. Follow the ordinary lives of people who are touched in mysterious, poignant, and meaningful ways by the living and the dead.
Let Nothing in the World Be Unknown to You! by Mauro Gibo Let Nothing in the World Be Unknown to You! by Mauro Gibo Nov. 09, 2011 You set the price! 7348 words Sample 20%
Belief of the existence of one Unknown World.
From The Darkness by Lee Cushing From The Darkness by Lee Cushing May 12, 2010 You set the price! 42180 words Sample 5%
The shopkeeper cowered as Stacy Quinn aimed the shotgun at him. An excited smile appeared on her face when he began pleading not to be hurt. She teased him by beginning to lower the shotgun, before firing it at him point black. The back of his head exploded, showering the wall with blood.
TGE : le revers de la médaille by Lundi TGE : le revers de la médaille by Lundi Feb. 11, 2012 You set the price! 1371 words Sample 20%
Troisième et dernière partie de notre série d'articles consacrée aux très grandes entreprises (TGE). Complexité croissante et visibilité accrue généreront conflits, revendications, inefficacité et, en définitive, déclin des TGE. Quelles sont les étapes de ce scénario qui constituent autant de phases du « nouveau Moyen-Âge » qui s'annonce ?
How to Escape the Medical Debt Trap by Claire Moylan How to Escape the Medical Debt Trap by Claire Moylan Nov. 09, 2011 You set the price! 11280 words Sample 20%
A guide for those already in medical debt or those wishing to avoid high medical costs. Insured, uninsured, or under-insured can all benefit from some of the strategies revealed in this book on how to conquer medical debt nightmares. Learn valuable financial techniques on how to handle excessive medical debt so it doesn't haunt you for the rest of your life.
And It came from the sky by Abhay Adil And It came from the sky by Abhay Adil June 08, 2011 You set the price! 1378 words Sample 20%
A new twist to an alien invasion story
Les 12 péchés capitaux (3e partie) by Lundi Les 12 péchés capitaux (3e partie) by Lundi Oct. 15, 2011 You set the price! 1234 words Sample 20%
Troisième et dernier volet d'un bilan de la présidence Sarkozy, basé sur les « 12 propositions pour 2012 » de la Droite populaire. À lire « en creux » : tout ce que Sarkozy va promettre, c'est tout ce sur quoi il a échoué… ou tout ce qu'il est allé emprunter dans le programme du Front national pour essayer de se faire réélire.
Mr. Johnson - The Very Minor God by Jeffrey Hite Mr. Johnson - The Very Minor God by Jeffrey Hite Jan. 26, 2012 You set the price! 2019 words Sample 20%
Mr. Johnson and his one and only subject have had a very happy and successful existence thus far. Today that will all change.
Free Dyslexia Software by Ian McKenzie Free Dyslexia Software by Ian McKenzie March 18, 2010 You set the price! 4377 words Sample 20%
Dyslexia software can be expensive. There is a lot of free stuff out there. The problem is finding it,then testing it. The author has done just that. The book lists ten great software programs that can really help dyslexic children. All totally free. Checked and tested with full instructions on where to get them and how to use them. It could save parents and schools many times it's cover price
Crimson Kiss by Titania Ladley Crimson Kiss by Titania Ladley May 18, 2012 Free! 21659 words Sample 30%
A lightning strike activates her Serapath powers and brands her his enemy. Yet one touch from the Kynthian vampire ignites fierce desire, one crimson kiss leads to the forbidden. How can Josie leave him when she loves him? How can Myles love her when he's sworn to extinguish her entire race? Or should he just give in to his primal urges and enjoy the bite?
Guardian of Souls by Mary Ann Miranda Guardian of Souls by Mary Ann Miranda Aug. 15, 2010 Free! 6561 words Sample 50%
Alise became a Guardian to rescue her sister from the vampires. The Guardian of Souls organization was built to protect mortals from the government and vampires after the bombs hammered against the earth. Alise joins her former fiancé to decipher the rumors of her sister's whereabouts. Little did Alise know the truth was always in her reach, she was just blinded by Danes a powerful vampire.
The Tepal by Robert Peterson The Tepal by Robert Peterson May 03, 2012 You set the price! 7764 words Sample 10%
The Tepal is a short story prequel to The 8th Mayan Prophecy. Cortez Kawiil is a young boy growing up in Central Mexico when a series of events forces him to flee his family farm. He makes his way to Cancun where he lives on the streets but soon finds himself in the middle of discovering his real past and how far embracing it will actually take him.
AJ by Robert Peterson AJ by Robert Peterson May 03, 2012 You set the price! 7409 words Sample 10%
AJ is a short story prequel to the 8th Mayan Prophecy. AJ is the kid everyone in his grade school wants to be like. Unfortunately, he is disinterested in his studies. In order to continue to play sports he forms an alliance with, Nick Jensen, the smartest kid in his class.
The Way Of The Cross Leads Home by Gene & Vicki Hyers The Way Of The Cross Leads Home by Gene & Vicki Hyers May 18, 2012 Free! 10788 words Sample 100%
Manifest Christianity Comes Through Accepting Christ Death As If It Is Your Own
Dreamcatcher by Robert Peterson Dreamcatcher by Robert Peterson May 03, 2012 You set the price! 8515 words Sample 10%
Dreamcatcher is a short story prequel to The 8th Mayan Prophecy. John and Mary Windwalker are blessed with a daughter, Grace. But they are stunned when two different shamans make virtually identical predictions about their daughter's future. Living in Northeastern Minnesota, Grace finds herself, the object of bullying when she moves into middle school.
Red Meat by Ric Rodriguez Red Meat by Ric Rodriguez July 09, 2011 You set the price! 13239 words Sample 20%
Steve is a handsome, successful man who has prospered despite coming from a troubled family. His only issue is his perfectionism, but it’s something he has under his control. But when he’s reunited with Willie, his morbidly obese brother, Steve begins to unravel. He can’t bare to see his brother kill himself with food, and he’ll do anything to stop him . . .
BECAUSE SO MUCH IS RIDING ON YOUR UNICYCLE by Fowlpox Press BECAUSE SO MUCH IS RIDING ON YOUR UNICYCLE by Fowlpox Press March 28, 2012 Free! 2167 words Sample 20%
This chapbook is to poetry what the Loch Ness Monster is to toddler reading time. Enjoy.
Tempus Bellator, part 1 by ken kemper Tempus Bellator, part 1 by ken kemper Aug. 29, 2009 You set the price! 8704 words Sample 50%
What if time travellers were obligated to change the bad parts of history in order to create a more harmonious corner of the multiverse? When a mutiny breaks out at the news of multi-dimensional translocation becoming reality, nobody is safe. Can history be salvaged? Will they really meet Cleopatra and Churchill?
Waste Land: A Free Sci Fi Short Story by Michael McClung Waste Land: A Free Sci Fi Short Story by Michael McClung Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 5700 words Sample 20%
We fell out of the void toward the planet that Hugo had named Eliot. Its G-class star, Pound, hung like a fiery jewel in the void. I was frozen, and Pound thawed me from an eon's sleep, gossamer arrays drinking in light and heat and literally, though indirectly, warming the frozen sludge of my blood. It brought me back to life. Five thousand others slept on. Eighteen corpses thawed, and bled.
A Cop's Infection by N.F. David A Cop's Infection by N.F. David Dec. 15, 2011 Free! 2789 words Sample 20%
Kyle's an unhappily married cop, patrolling the zombie filled streets of Brooklyn with his partner Bradley; the man who slept with his wife. (WARNING: contains profanity and violence)
My Dream as a Reality by Arezou Dasta My Dream as a Reality by Arezou Dasta Sep. 06, 2011 Free! 330 words Sample 100%
This is a short story of a young girl meeting her strange lover
Father Once Glimpsed by Thomas Davis Father Once Glimpsed by Thomas Davis Sep. 18, 2010 You set the price! 84598 words Sample 50%
A warrior Session just made it to the sleepmat before his body began to respond, and her pheromones paralyzed his mind and excited every nerve in his body. He felt the sting then and knew he'd lost all capacity to resist. Female Sessions for generations had sounded the call to battle and Merrick, like all males before him, responded with single-minded rage and speed.
Cemetery of the Living Dead by Drac Von Stoller Cemetery of the Living Dead by Drac Von Stoller Jan. 26, 2012 Free! 659 words Sample 20%
Johnny was Gravendale's grave digger and embalmer who loved his job especially picking a special spot that he thought the deceased would be proud to be buried at. Johnny was a little weird because during the embalming process, he would sit beside the cold slab the body was lying on and as he was inserting the hose into the deceased body to drain their blood, he would read stories to them.
The Tale of the Wind and the Rain by Apollonia Castal The Tale of the Wind and the Rain by Apollonia Castal Sep. 06, 2011 You set the price! 833 words Sample 20%
When the Keeper of the Elements accidentally created the Wind, she howled at the god for a companion. But when the Rain came to be, he never hung around. When the Rain did appear, he and the Wind constantly bickered and argued. Will the Wind ever reconcile herself to the Rain's lengthy absences? Will their fights ruin the new world of Omorbia? Find out in this tale, the Omorbian creation story.
short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo Jan. 11, 2012 Free! 474 words Sample 20%
My little compilation of love poems foe your enjoyment. This is my first time so it may be a little bit dry.
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.
The Adventures of Macho Caballo by James Eades The Adventures of Macho Caballo by James Eades Sep. 05, 2011 Free! 66658 words Sample 15%
'Macho Caballo' is a fantasy tale about old Mexico. It has wild animals, cowboys and Indians, dashing caballeros, beautiful señoritas, magical spells, an evil sorcerer, banditos... and horses. Lots of horses. It is about a macho young lad who gets to see life from the other side, in a long ago land; but it’s all innocent fun… for the reader, that is.
Controlled Accident by Gray Kane Controlled Accident by Gray Kane July 10, 2010 You set the price! 58004 words Sample 10%
After her husband dies, Mrs. Lambert doesn’t trust psychologists. She’s an artist. She trusts other artists. Mrs. Lambert solicits the help of a performance-art troop to simulate her husband's role in raising her adolescent son -- and while they’re at it, to straighten out her future son-in-law. Hilarity does not ensue.
The Devil To Pay by margaret perry The Devil To Pay by margaret perry Jan. 11, 2012 You set the price! 408935 words Sample 20%
An abused, desperate runaway. A naïve but stout hearted tourist. A ruthless, determined killer. An embittered, jaded ex cop. All cross paths in this story of trust and betrayal, truth and deceit, revenge and love.
Building Your Own Computer. No Frills, No Filler, Just Answers. by David Majlak Building Your Own Computer. No Frills, No Filler, Just Answers. by David Majlak May 04, 2011 You set the price! 18618 words Sample 20%
Building Your Own Computer is the creation of 10 years of accumulated experience. This book will contain knowledge of common pitfalls not contained in other books, manuals, sites, etc... It will also explain technical vocabulary, and it will fit into anyone's busy day no matter how much time you have. It is a very literal and to the point book, and is great for people who are new to the field.
Walls of Troy by Ryan Schoon Walls of Troy by Ryan Schoon Jan. 01, 2011 You set the price! 48503 words Sample 20%
“Walls of Troy” asks the question of what it means to be heroic in modern times. The author unravels the complex stories within stories that make up the rich internal lives of his characters. Griffith, a student trapped deep within himself, must come to terms with his misconceptions about his mentor, his lover, and his own misanthropic worldview.
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...
CULL by Leslie Lee CULL by Leslie Lee Sep. 05, 2009 You set the price! 5861 words Sample 50%
In this world, the Cull assures that the population is kept strictly under control. Everyone agrees with the necessity. Except maybe his wife... Has she run from the government to protect her brood or are there other forces at work?
Cruizin' for a Living by Marie-Berdine Steyn Cruizin' for a Living by Marie-Berdine Steyn Nov. 09, 2011 Free! 10914 words Sample 20%
This quick guide-book was written with the goal of providing background information and knowledge to those individuals interested in working onboard Luxury Passanger Cruise ships, but do not know what the industry is about or what to expect when they first set foot onboard as an employee.
Curvy Girl Superheros: Voluptuousity Magazine by Jasper Gregory Curvy Girl Superheros: Voluptuousity Magazine by Jasper Gregory May 03, 2011 You set the price! 440 words Sample 50%
Jasper Gregory, a femme-o-phile, San Francisco-based Digital Artist documents new "Fat-Positive" Biopolitics arising from the Streets of San Francisco and the geeks of Silicon Valley. 20 stunning photos and Jasper's empowering perspective. A new style of street fashion has popped up in the San Francisco Bay Area. The voluptuous female body is being adored in broad daylight in San Francisco.
CANCER ... there’s hope by R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation CANCER ... there’s hope by R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 27700 words Sample 20%
In 1978 Richard Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block, was diagnosed with cancer and told he had only a few months to live. After a two-year battle with the help of his wife, Annette, and his doctors, Bloch was completely cured. Richard and Annette Bloch devoted their lives to helping the next person diagnosed with cancer. The more knowledge we have about this dreaded disease, the better we can cope...
Coma Story by Stephen Manoj Thompson Coma Story by Stephen Manoj Thompson Aug. 14, 2010 You set the price! 69246 words Sample 6%
"Coma Story" is about the forgotten British Citizens. The narrator, a coma survivor, along with Diego Garcia native, Tarzan, conspires to gain back the British controlled islands without violence. Sprinkled with humor, the story centers on lucid dreaming during the coma and the subsequent plot. "Coma Story" is neither tragedy nor indictment but inspiration.
Elder Wolf by S.L. Armstrong Elder Wolf by S.L. Armstrong Dec. 27, 2009 You set the price! 6656 words Sample 25%
A young Faolan comes of age with the aid of the Wolf-Prince, who teaches him how to become a man, to hunt, to provide for his mother and sisters. As Faolan grows and becomes the responsible adult Ad'en had known he would be, love grows, but Ad'en knows love between them can never be more than an unfulfilled wish. (Note: This is only a brief short story, not a full-length novel.)
Voice of the Water by G. W. Huber Voice of the Water by G. W. Huber Aug. 05, 2011 You set the price! 1510 words Sample 20%
After the dissolution of his marriage, a man becomes fixated on the sounds of the water wherever he goes. He believes it has a message for him to grasp from the sound of it running through the water pipes of his boarding house, the tinkle of ice cubes in a glass, the sound of the rain striking the building or the rivulets of water running down a stream. Voice of the Water is the story of his effor
Don't Read This! - Volume I by Jon Hartford Don't Read This! - Volume I by Jon Hartford May 04, 2011 You set the price! 2715 words Sample 20%
A collection of 7 original flash fiction (and one poem). Some are funny, some are profound, and all are bite-sized, though quite indigestible. You should totally read this (and then give me money).
Law & Order by K'wan Foye Law & Order by K'wan Foye April 25, 2012 Free! 10999 words Sample 20%
A free short story that connects the novels Still Hood and Section 8 (Hood Rat Series)
Jesus:Son of Mary and God by Edwin Walhout Jesus:Son of Mary and God by Edwin Walhout Jan. 01, 2011 You set the price! 90640 words Sample 20%
The human Jesus. How he got along with his disciples and the Jewish authorities.
GODSPEECH by Edwin Walhout GODSPEECH by Edwin Walhout Jan. 01, 2011 You set the price! 15846 words Sample 20%
Forty short meditations on the variety of ways God speaks.
Ramrod the Combat Snake by Mark Berent Ramrod the Combat Snake by Mark Berent March 31, 2011 Free! 2682 words Sample 10%
Until the day a friendly FAC presented us combat pilots with a mascot, all any of us knew about snakes was that they were slimy creatures that could poison you, eat you, twist your bones, or crush you at their leisure. But that was before we came to know and love our squadron's resident reptile, whose name was ... RAMROD