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Time Immortal: Tales of Marcus, The Blind Vampire by Laura Ellison Time Immortal: Tales of Marcus, The Blind Vampire by Laura Ellison Oct. 17, 2011 Free! 24081 words Read a sample
Three tales about Marcus, a 2000 year old blind vampire medium, who deals with mysteries of life, death, and immortality.
Poems from the Pit by Kenneth Paul Jones Poems from the Pit by Kenneth Paul Jones Oct. 23, 2011 Free! 15452 words Read a sample
Poetry by Kenneth Paul Jones from his novel The Pit of Raeben as well as other similarly dark crevices.
Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Dec. 28, 2011 Free! 4768 words Read a sample
Seven short stories revealing kindness in human relationships. The author believes that acts of kindness given and received color the lives of each of us. A heart filled with repeated interactions will be a heart of many colors.
From Each Skull, A Story by Rik Roots From Each Skull, A Story by Rik Roots Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 3785 words Read a sample
Consisting of a peculiar set of poems committed by Rik Roots
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.
Irreverent Distractions No4. The Fat of the gLand by Frankie Lassut Irreverent Distractions No4. The Fat of the gLand by Frankie Lassut June 10, 2011 Free! 5318 words Read a sample
Some gravitationally challenged people get a lot of stick, but actually, they are extremely beneficial to the planet,and therefore mankind.
Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Nov. 28, 2011 Free! 3288 words Read a sample
Revenge is designed to make you feel better when you’re angry; it’s one of the rungs on the ladder back to feeling good when you find yourself emotionally somewhere where you don’t want to be. Feeling ‘better’ in a positive fashion is cool, better than being in a negative state, where relief is then necessary for you to get back to positive land.
Right Round by Finn Herloce Right Round by Finn Herloce Aug. 26, 2010 Free! 1866 words Read a sample
When John had an affair with his coffee girl, he didn't expect it to turn out into this bloody mess.
Endlessly by C.V. Hunt Endlessly by C.V. Hunt April 15, 2011 Free! 45818 words Sample 10%
When Ashley walks into a shop run by the vampire, Verloren, they both get the surprise of their lives. Ash is about to learn that she’s not just another pretty young woman, while Verloren is astonished to find himself falling in love. But how can a vampire love a human? And what if the human isn’t as human as she seems?
HUMBLE POETRY FOR THE BASIC CHRISTIAN by Bradley McConnachie HUMBLE POETRY FOR THE BASIC CHRISTIAN by Bradley McConnachie Oct. 02, 2009 Free! 2009 words Read a sample
These collections of Poems were written over a five year period, relating to my life as well as people I have been in contact with, the struggles and joys experienced through living the Christian life. May they be a blessing to you as they were a blessing to write as I gained much knowledge about life through them.
Free for you by Echo Romeo Free for you by Echo Romeo May 28, 2010 Free! 4337 words Read a sample
Free for you is the final installment of a six volume series of poems and writings by the first time author, Echo Romeo. This shows his most mature work to date since he wrote most of it when he got married and had kids. And, it's all free for you.
Elemental Poems by Tom Jirinec Elemental Poems by Tom Jirinec July 11, 2010 Free! 528 words Read a sample
A collection of poems containing themes of elements, such as water, wind and fire.
If you cut a tree , you cut your own mother - Poems on Environment , Wildlife by Nikhil Parekh If you cut a tree , you cut your own mother - Poems on Environment , Wildlife by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 Free! 37034 words Read a sample
This is a 208 pages Poetry book . This compilation of natural poems is a tribute to infinite elements of Mother Nature in its most glorious form. Each poetic stanza brings out the eternal beauty of the 'Natural Habitat' and proves time and again, that wildlife and nature are the two most quintessential parts of Gods celestial earth.
The Vampire's T.I.Ts (The Tits Trilogy #2) by German Alcala The Vampire's T.I.Ts (The Tits Trilogy #2) by German Alcala Jan. 07, 2011 Free! 5649 words Read a sample
In this sequel to The Witch's Totally Inevitable Tragedies is a new small collection of poems on subjects that disturb. With subject matter such as Satanic Worship, murder, heartbreak, alcoholism, and rape these 16 poems show just how the human brain can snap, and are meant purely for adult readers and the stable minded.
A Date in Winter by T J Price A Date in Winter by T J Price Aug. 30, 2011 Free! 1369 words Read a sample
Twelve lyrics about clockwork and resurrection.
BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology by Darcia Helle BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology by Darcia Helle May 25, 2011 Free! 21530 words Read a sample
A Collection of Tales by A Variety of Authors
Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Dissemblings by S. P. Elledge Feb. 03, 2009 Free! 122380 words Read a sample
Still more short stories.
Where Sheep May Safely Graze by Roger Parkinson Where Sheep May Safely Graze by Roger Parkinson Jan. 16, 2010 Free! 17255 words Read a sample
The cat stared up at him as though it knew all about the entry and he was being tiresome about it. Then it proceeded to have a bath, the kind of cello-playing bath one feels obliged to look away from unless one knows the cat well. A collection of short (some very short) stories and poems, mostly about New Zealand, or cats, or sheep.
Ken's Tale & the Peterson Dilemma - Desperate Prequels by Nicholas Antinozzi Ken's Tale & the Peterson Dilemma - Desperate Prequels by Nicholas Antinozzi May 31, 2010 Free! 8398 words Read a sample
Ken Dahlgren watched the economy tumble. He knows the end is near. He and his wife plan for an economic cataclysm and stock their lake home with necessities. What Ken lacks are the guns to protect himself and Patty from the unknown. The search costs him dearly. The second story is about the rich Peterson clan, the moment after they realize they stayed in the city too long. Death is at their door.
Several Short Stories by Tom Greenwood Several Short Stories by Tom Greenwood March 20, 2011 Free! 22784 words Read a sample
A collection of some Sci-fi stories I've written. They are: No Matter What Being male Cosain Péist King Louis XXIII Lost and Found Fzin A Glaswegian God
Irreverent Distractions No.3 . Tales from the MSS by Frankie Lassut Irreverent Distractions No.3 . Tales from the MSS by Frankie Lassut May 09, 2011 Free! 7851 words Read a sample
Little observations, given the 'treatment', so that they cause offence; in order to distract readers from the terrible reality of their life.
Eddie's Shorts - Volume 2 by M. Edward McNally Eddie's Shorts - Volume 2 by M. Edward McNally Aug. 07, 2011 Free! 10017 words Read a sample
A second pair of my old shorts. By which I mean they were written back in the halcyon days of grunge and flannel. Way too much flannel.
Strange Fruit: Prologue by Raegan Millhollin Strange Fruit: Prologue by Raegan Millhollin Aug. 19, 2011 Free! 5503 words Read a sample
Everything that falls, quietly or crashing, no matter how far, or how fast…lands. The pieces are in place. The War is coming.
Red Moon by Ela Lond Red Moon by Ela Lond Oct. 02, 2011 Free! 8348 words Read a sample
Red Moon Slices of Life are fragments torn from the daily lives of side characters of the novel Red Moon’s Reflection. They are not full stories; their only goal is to show the characters more in detail and serve as a teaser (if you haven’t read Red Moon’s Reflection) or an extra (if you have read it).
Stories About Things by Aelius Blythe Stories About Things by Aelius Blythe Nov. 12, 2011 Free! 13649 words Read a sample
Tiny stories about tiny moments, things, and people.
A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles Nov. 26, 2011 Free! 12239 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories. Some of these are sketches for longer works. Some are things that moved me and erupted from the tip of my pen, or keyboard as it were.
The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall Jan. 29, 2012 Free! 90267 words Read a sample
Here is a selection of short stories, drawn from collections of prose by the author. Best known for her Scots writing, here her work in English is presented, with a smattering of Scots dialogue. The tales deal with the mysteries of life, religion, ageing, birth and sex . There is humour, mystery and intrigue, from Maharajahs to Shortbread, and always the often dark dynamics of human relationships.
Petite Anthologie de la Jeune Poésie française. by Strofka Petite Anthologie de la Jeune Poésie française. by Strofka Aug. 12, 2010 Free! 18443 words Read a sample
11 auteurs francophones talentueux pour une joute poétique de haute volée ! Strofka, Stéphanie Gaou-Bernard, Yannis Sanchez, Lilas Kwine, Eknath, Le Babel, Juliette Guerreiro, Pascal Leray, Cédric Lerible, Pascal Lamachère et Le Poète Inconnu offrent un instantané du paysage poétique francophone d'aujourd'hui.
Poems to Quote to your Lover by Rik Roots Poems to Quote to your Lover by Rik Roots Aug. 08, 2011 Free! 2971 words Read a sample
Consisting of a set of love poems committed by Rik Roots
BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva Nov. 23, 2011 Free! 25895 words Read a sample
A collection of tales by a variety of authors.
17 Stories About the End of the World by Luc Reid 17 Stories About the End of the World by Luc Reid April 13, 2011 Free! 7229 words Read a sample
17 short (sometimes very, very short) stories about the end of the world, by gods, war, pollution, alien invasion, robot insurrection, and passing away gently when time has run out. Writers of the Future winner Luc Reid offers the human side of the end of the world--even when there are no humans involved.
A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors by Helmy Kusuma A Flash of Inspiration: A Collection of Very Short Stories by Indie Authors by Helmy Kusuma June 14, 2011 Free! 6654 words Read a sample
What happens when a bunch of authors challenge each other to write lightning-fast stories? A Flash of Inspiration! In one hundred words or less, twenty-one writers titillate, beguile and enthrall your senses with stories ranging from the sublime to the macabre. #3 of Anthology ( Kindle's download ) as of 5 September 2011
Pumpkin Jack Skull and Other Tales of Terror by Jacob M. Drake Pumpkin Jack Skull and Other Tales of Terror by Jacob M. Drake Feb. 27, 2010 Free! 63691 words Read a sample
A teenage boy discovers more on Halloween than he bargained for. A child realizes his mother is a powerful witch. A hero comes to understand the truth of what lies within him. Seven tales of terror fill the pages of this collection of short stories of the supernatural. Be prepared to have your spine chilled and your stomach churned. Not for the squeamish.
The Zombie Chronicles: Volume One by John Savoie The Zombie Chronicles: Volume One by John Savoie Aug. 27, 2010 You set the price! 42955 words
The Zombie Chronicles: Volume One is a short story anthology of the undead. From today's most gifted horror writer's comes tales of the undead.
Poems Poems Poems Galore by German Alcala Poems Poems Poems Galore by German Alcala May 29, 2010 Free! 2851 words Read a sample
This is a childish outlook on historical events and wild a imagination talks about topics that are both silly and deeply emotional like not being a teen celebrity to not being able to lose weight. Even visiting an affair with name calling and Drag Queens! Note: Drag Queen (The Poetry Collection) OUT NOW by German Alcala wherever eBooks are available!
Longest Poem written by Nikhil Parekh - Only as Life by Nikhil Parekh Longest Poem written by Nikhil Parekh - Only as Life by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 Free! 7710 words Read a sample
This is an 80 pages Poetry book . Longest Poem written by Parekh contains a Herculean, 7389 words, 46257 characters. Composed in his own inimitable style and with stupendous intensity all throughout, the poem is a royal treatise to the chapters of the English language and is the first of its kind evolved in pure poetic verse till the end, unlike many of its contemporaries.
Pink Jellybug Mink by C. Dennis Moore Pink Jellybug Mink by C. Dennis Moore Feb. 20, 2011 Free! 922 words Read a sample
Five poems connected by a common theme of nonsense.
Take Off: Creative Writing by Hungarian Students by József Horváth Take Off: Creative Writing by Hungarian Students by József Horváth April 12, 2010 Free! 9587 words Read a sample
A collection of stories and essays written by my students at the University of Pécs, Hungary
12 Days 2010 by Jim Bronyaur 12 Days 2010 by Jim Bronyaur Jan. 05, 2011 Free! 41645 words Read a sample
anthology featuring stories based on the twelve days of christmas song! (24 stories from 24 different authors!)
St. George at Denbies by Paul Hurst St. George at Denbies by Paul Hurst April 25, 2011 Free! 2536 words Read a sample
Denbies Wine Estate (Dorking, England), plays host to a "St George’s Day Celebration Supper" in April. As well as a sumptuous banquet plus minstrels, jesters and magicians, guests (being a pretty bright bunch) are invited to take part in a literary competition. Here are the results from 2011 (a 50 word mini saga about St George and the Dragon), together with some limericks and a poem from 2010
Narrator Magazine Blue Mountains Autumn 2011 by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine Blue Mountains Autumn 2011 by Narrator Magazine June 15, 2011 Free! 38944 words Read a sample
Narrator began in the Blue Mountains in 2010 as an opportunity for local writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition with a secret judge and a People's Choice prize.
Narrator Magazine Blue Mountains Spring 2011 by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine Blue Mountains Spring 2011 by Narrator Magazine Aug. 25, 2011 Free! 39975 words Read a sample
Narrator began in the Blue Mountains in 2010 as an opportunity for local writers - amateurs and professionals alike - to exhibit their works. It's free to submit to, affordable to advertise in, and encourages friendly competition with a secret judge and a People's Choice prize.
Aurealis #46 by Dirk Strasser (Editor) Aurealis #46 by Dirk Strasser (Editor) Oct. 30, 2011 Free! 18661 words Read a sample
Aurealis is the Australian magazine of fantasy, science fiction and horror. It has been publishing continuously since 1990. This second electronic edition includes an absolute ripper of a hard science fiction story by Greg Mellor and a zombie tale with a difference by Andrew J McKiernan, as well as an interview with Felicity Pulman, news, reviews and more.
Monsters You Know by Tirzah Goodwin Monsters You Know by Tirzah Goodwin May 31, 2010 Free! 6577 words Read a sample
Monsters You Know is a collection of four short stories that blend horror, dark humor and romance to create suspense. Two stories are about werewolves and the two remaining stories cover other types of monsters. One story contains some low level sex content.
Fryupdale by Mark Staniforth Fryupdale by Mark Staniforth Aug. 27, 2010 Free! 42011 words Read a sample
Porn stars and serial killers, Nazis and nymphomaniacs, hunchbacks and bare-knuckle boxers: just a few of the disparate cast of characters who call the remote moorland community of Fryupdale their home. These 18 short stories reveal the unflinching truths behind their lonely, sad and sometimes hilarious lives - and why the world beyond village limits will always seem so distant.
XXXmas Box by Mark Staniforth XXXmas Box by Mark Staniforth Dec. 06, 2010 Free! 15950 words Read a sample
Adult movie icon Kola Kubes is back to give her very personal take on the festive season, while other tales of excess abound in this high-cal eight-story volume, from competitive eating contests to the missile capabilities of Mr Kipling's mince pies. From the author of Fryupdale, this is something else to get your teeth into.
The 365 Stories Project Month Three by Liane Little The 365 Stories Project Month Three by Liane Little Jan. 24, 2011 You set the price! 9687 words Sample 20%
This is a collection of short and flash fiction written during the third month of the authors blog, Liane Little and The 365 Stories Project. The stories are not genre-specific, often funny, and a terrific read.
In the Land of the Blind: A Zombie Story by Robert Swartwood In the Land of the Blind: A Zombie Story by Robert Swartwood March 21, 2011 Free! 9017 words Read a sample
"In the Land of the Blind" won the 10th Annual Chiaroscuro Short Story Contest and was the inspiration for Robert Swartwood's zombie novel THE DISHONORED DEAD.
Shambles by E. G. Fabricant Shambles by E. G. Fabricant April 09, 2011 Free! 764 words Read a sample
Here's my entry in Round Six of National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction," concluded April 3. As usual, had to be 600 words or less; this round one character had to tell a joke and one character had to cry. From the selections, seems the screeners are most fond of self-conscious, first-person exposition--tell, don't show. Cheats the reader, I think; let 'em make up their own minds.
Jock Talks...Satirical News by Malcolm R. Campbell Jock Talks...Satirical News by Malcolm R. Campbell April 30, 2011 Free! 10634 words Read a sample
A selection of the good, the weird, and the utterly insane of investigative reporter Jock Stewart’s news stories and Night Beat columns. Use of this volume as a doctoral dissertation has not been authorized by the U. S. Department of Education.