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And To All A Good Bite: 5 FREE Vampire Holiday Poems and Stories by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer And To All A Good Bite: 5 FREE Vampire Holiday Poems and Stories by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer Oct. 23, 2011 Free! 8217 words Read a sample
Whether it’s October or February, Thanksgiving or Christmas, this FREE collection of vampire holiday stories will have something for you:
A Geek's Guide To Get Laid! (Have Sex Even If You're Fat, Ugly or Worse!) by Dave Briner A Geek's Guide To Get Laid! (Have Sex Even If You're Fat, Ugly or Worse!) by Dave Briner April 20, 2011 Free! 40239 words Read a sample
This book is a Geek's Guide to Get Laid! Dave Briner shows you how you can have Sex even if you're Fat, Ugly or Worse! It's a unique, yet educational, book written specifically for Geeks...women and men of all shapes, sizes and Sexual orientations...who experience the world (and especially Sexual situations) in a non-traditional, intellectual and sometimes socially-awkward way.
Doshvuja (Short story) by Dupur Mitra Doshvuja (Short story) by Dupur Mitra March 01, 2012 Free! 9876 words Read a sample
Story Book, copyleft, has 10 story within 5 experimental new form of story, writing Bengali, published 2012
Soaring by Flavio Olcese Soaring by Flavio Olcese Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 14877 words Read a sample
Los Angeles and Washington DC receive unexpected visitors and everyone is scrambling to find out what they are. Julie Rumley, a scientist from Chicago, will find out wether she wants to or not. Soaring is a short story meant to activate your imagination.
消えた横浜娼婦たち 第三章全文 by 檀原 照和 消えた横浜娼婦たち 第三章全文 by 檀原 照和 Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 624 words Read a sample
株式会社データハウスより発売中の書籍から、第三章（白塗りメリーの物語）を抜き出してリリース。10年におよぶ取材で明らかにされる「語られなかったヨコハマ正史」。「東京からもっとも近い異境」の地下世界物語。
Independence Day, Book One: The Beginnings by Bex Aaron Independence Day, Book One: The Beginnings by Bex Aaron April 20, 2011 Free! 50596 words Read a sample
It's 1966, and Haven Park, Wyoming is a picturesque community much like any other...until one of its favorite daughters is murdered on Independence Day. Soon, a mystery bigger than the town itself unravels, leaving few in Small Town America unscathed.
Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby by Stacy Stutz Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby by Stacy Stutz March 01, 2012 Free! 2630 words Read a sample
Go to Sleepy Little Baby is the second short story in the Odd Socks series of “ePamphlets.” Lilah is what some would generously call, “unbalanced.” She’s reliant on routine and little orange pills to maintain control. Compliance is mandatory and the scales slip precariously when life’s reality interrupts.
Miles from Ireland by Mary Kitt-Neel Miles from Ireland by Mary Kitt-Neel Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 3046 words Read a sample
Isabel works for a university and befriends a graduate student from Ireland. He is colorblind, and his colorblindness indirectly helps Isabel look at things in a new way, including a painful incident from her past.
February by Julia Averbeck February by Julia Averbeck March 01, 2012 Free! 3189 words Read a sample
Have you ever thought about fruits? Now you can read about them. "February" is a collection of 29 drabbles inspired by fruits. One story for every day in February.
The Implant by Troy Dennison The Implant by Troy Dennison March 01, 2012 Free! 5587 words Read a sample
Have you ever wished that you could learn something in your sleep? Overnight you can do something new - instant knowledge on demand. The Implant is all that and more, but instant knowledge comes at a cost...
THE MEZZOTINT EXPERIENCE by David N Bending THE MEZZOTINT EXPERIENCE by David N Bending March 01, 2012 Free! 1714 words Read a sample
Old sailor buys a mezzotint print with the scene of the Mayflower sailing ship in Sutton Harbour in Plymouth, Devon only to discover the picture changes scene at certain moments of the day and night. Whilst walking on the harbour, old man is transported back in time momentarily to the year 1620 when the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth for the New World, becoming part of the scene.
My Operation by Ernest Winchester My Operation by Ernest Winchester Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 519 words Read a sample
Some thoughts while facing surgery.
Tales of a Traveling Saleslady: The Rose by Linda Aksomitis Tales of a Traveling Saleslady: The Rose by Linda Aksomitis March 01, 2012 Free! 5668 words Read a sample
Sarah Grisham, office assistant at the PERFECT Sewing Machine Co. for the past ten years, hopes to be noticed for her hard work at the annual company dinner. However, it's the naive new saleslady fresh off the farm on her first trip to Toronto, Ashley Adams, that everybody's talking about. With Sarah's royal connections, she's determined to get what she deserves, no matter what she has to do.
Breaking Point by S.L. Armstrong Breaking Point by S.L. Armstrong Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 4506 words Read a sample
Life has been hectic, but Malachi sets aside an evening to help his lover, Phinn, release some of the tension.
The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 980 words Sample 20%
Searching For The Right Tool For Every Job.
The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 980 words Read a sample
Searching For The Right Tool For Every Job.
The Scientist by A.H. Scott The Scientist by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 1022 words Sample 20%
Can a man of theory, formula and logic, also be a man of unbound lust? The answer is yes.
The Scientist by A.H. Scott The Scientist by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 1022 words Read a sample
Can a man of theory, formula and logic, also be a man of unbound lust? The answer is yes.
Writer's Block by A.M. Gray Writer's Block by A.M. Gray March 01, 2012 Free! 2466 words Read a sample
An author has the worst case of writer's block.
Toward The 20th Ghost (Teaser Stories) by A. Kale Toward The 20th Ghost (Teaser Stories) by A. Kale Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 3100 words Read a sample
Presenting to you 20 stories/ghosts that defy categorization. Paying tribute to everyone from Ray Bradbury to Richard Laymon to Stephen King to William Peter Blatty, but with a style all his own, A. Kale's Toward The 20th Ghost, combines the author's love of storytelling and his passion for the macabre to create something truly unique.
Jon...A Desperate Prequel by Nicholas Antinozzi Jon...A Desperate Prequel by Nicholas Antinozzi Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 4621 words Read a sample
In the latest prequel to Desperate Times you are introduced to Jon. With the world unraveling around them, Jon and his friend, Kyle, find themselves at a crossroads. People are already looking at the world in a different way; very much aware that everything they take for granted is about to disappear, perhaps forever. Goodbyes need to be said, but is there enough time before things get desperate?
Melody and the Pier to Forever: Book One by Shawn Michel de Montaigne Melody and the Pier to Forever: Book One by Shawn Michel de Montaigne April 20, 2011 Free! 315493 words Read a sample
The Pier goes on ... forever. Epic battles at sea, an undead soul-eating villain, the unbreakable bonds of friendship and love, and the courageous heroes who are called upon to rescue a doomed world ... This is just a taste of what awaits you in the pages of the epic fantasy saga Melody and the Pier to Forever. [For young adults and up.]
Demonsong by F. Paul Wilson Demonsong by F. Paul Wilson Sep. 10, 2010 Free! 6980 words Read a sample
The first meeting between Glaeken and Rasalom, back in the dim recesses of the First Age. Written in the 1970s, and in a style geared more toward fantasy than the hardboiled prose of the Repairman Jack novels, "Demonsong" kicks off Wilson's massive Secret History of the World.
Bring Me the Head of John Grisham (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Bring Me the Head of John Grisham (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 8899 words Read a sample
What would you do for a million dollars? Risk averse expatriate life insurance agent Bob Proctor has to steal back the head of famed American legal thriller author to claim a million dollar bounty from a retired Mexican drug lord. He soon finds himself way out of his depth on the back roads of Mexico. Army snipers, wild dogs, gold Cadillacs, one-handed Narcos. The whole enchilada. "Bring Me...
The Rose Petal Thief by Sylvan Scott The Rose Petal Thief by Sylvan Scott Feb. 29, 2012 Free! 10157 words Read a sample
All people, all children, have adventures in fantastic, magical worlds of talking animals, living legends, and myth. But all children, eventually, grow up and forget. Anthony remembered. But woken in the night by a cloaked figure and the smell of roses, he must now return to the land of his youth in pursuit of a very strange thief. He must return to NeverEarth. Cover art by Louis Frank.
Somwomana by Victoria Lane aka R.T. Fox Somwomana by Victoria Lane aka R.T. Fox April 20, 2011 Free! 9334 words Read a sample
Somwomana is about every women that has been kicked in the butt,by the Medical or Legal profession.
Love in the Timeline by Steven Bennett Love in the Timeline by Steven Bennett April 20, 2011 Free! 3002 words Read a sample
In a future where people are obsessed with perfection and youth, a man becomes frustrated by his wife's seeming indifference to both and determines to go back in time to reconnect with his first love, a girl lost long ago who lives only in the ageless and timeless past.
Vampire Hunter by Dellani Oakes Vampire Hunter by Dellani Oakes April 20, 2011 Free! 5368 words Read a sample
Every dog has his day and every vampire has his hunter—at least that's the attitude of Rafaela De Santos. She's made it her personal mission in life to dog the vampire Dirk Young, to his grave—permanently. This short story provided for your quick reading entertainment by Dellani Oakes, author of the Sci-Fi new release, "Lone Wolf", and the historical romance, "Indian Summer".
Oisin's Journey Home by Niall McElwee by The Book Hub Company Oisin's Journey Home by Niall McElwee by The Book Hub Company April 20, 2011 Free! 5573 words Read a sample
This volume contains a long poem titled Oisin's Journey Home. It draws from Irish, Greek and North American legend and moved from the past to the present.
Setiana's New Life Part 1 by Beth Wright Setiana's New Life Part 1 by Beth Wright Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 6185 words Read a sample
One advantage to waking up and going with my mates to morning training, is to see them all train together. Come on now, what woman alive would not want to see built male bodies, glistening with sweat as they move around like some kind of wild, erotic, dancer.
The West Wind Blows by Linsey Lanier The West Wind Blows by Linsey Lanier Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 1933 words Read a sample
Halloween. Not Danica Marshall's favorite time of year. Especially when her young son is so upset. But when an old heartache from the past returns in the flesh, she wonders what their future might hold.
Neptune Crossing by Jeffrey A. Carver Neptune Crossing by Jeffrey A. Carver Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 98522 words Read a sample
When John Bandicut encounters an alien intelligence on Neptune's moon Triton, his life changes irrevocably. Urged by the alien quarx now sharing his mind, he accepts an audacious mission—to steal a ship and hurtle across the solar system in a desperate bid for Earth's survival. Book 1 of The Chaos Chronicles, by the Nebula-nominated author of Eternity's End—with a new Afterword by the author.
Carnival Baseball by Colby Cox Carnival Baseball by Colby Cox Sep. 09, 2010 Free! 71135 words Read a sample
As head coach of the 1933 Wilmington Whispers, Sarge holds a grocery list of troubles. His catcher is a double amputee. The robot outfielders are held together with chicken wire and his star player is an ego-driven hunk of chewing tobacco. Witch doctors. Vampires with tommy guns. Carnival Baseball turns our national pastime on its head and tells the tale of a born loser who refuses to fail.
How Astrid Found Her Passion by Nicole Murphy How Astrid Found Her Passion by Nicole Murphy Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 4540 words Read a sample
“You can’t always get happily ever after, but you can get happily for now” Astrid stumbles into a strange place, a neighbourhood dispute of magical and deadly proportions, with a thumping headache, no phone reception and only her wits and her charm to call upon.
Animal Tales The Journey Begins by Rhia Roberts Animal Tales The Journey Begins by Rhia Roberts Feb. 29, 2012 Free! 8376 words Read a sample
Animal Tales is a series of 12 controlled readers bringing Dr. Phil McGraw’s Life Strategies to 3rd-5th graders. Students are taken on an African adventure where the life strategies are presented as fables. The Journey Begins is the first book in the series; readers are introduced to the main characters (Jake, Nia, and Elena), and their reasons for helping each other.
The Magic of Windlier Woods by N. R. Williams The Magic of Windlier Woods by N. R. Williams April 20, 2011 Free! 3926 words Read a sample
Newert, an erbit wizard is concerned. The magic of Windlier Woods is seeping away. He fears it will be gone for good. He must find the portal to another world and steal enough magic to restore Windlier Woods. Will he be successful? Or will he fail in his quest? Time is ticking away. Book One of The Adventures of Newert.
The Sniper by Ray Daley The Sniper by Ray Daley March 01, 2012 Free! 4863 words Read a sample
One man, one plan, deadly over long distance. The sniper seeks to fulfil his final mission. Or is it? Caution! Contains swearing.
Gladis the Gossip by anjuna angelie singh Gladis the Gossip by anjuna angelie singh Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 26 words Read a sample
A short story for families......she was the mother of three, wife of an unfaithful husband and gossip of the neighbourhood......
Magick Weaved on a Samhain Eve by nicola ormerod Magick Weaved on a Samhain Eve by nicola ormerod Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 10185 words Sample 5%
Alexia is a lively, single, sassy and sexy coven witch, somehow she finds herself and her sex life ( or lack of it) the hot topic of her fellow coven sisters after one of her covens full moon meetings. Add the mix the discovery of an old spell. Alexia’s life starts to change very quickly
How to be Happy (No Fairy Dust or Moonbeams Required) by Cara Stein How to be Happy (No Fairy Dust or Moonbeams Required) by Cara Stein April 20, 2011 Free! 15029 words Read a sample
Do you wish you could enjoy life more? Do you feel like there must be more to life? You can build the life you want and be truly, genuinely happy on a daily basis. It’s not a trick or a scam, it’s not a bunch of silly nonsense you tell yourself and try to believe, and it’s not outside your power. It’s real, and it’s a gift you can give yourself. Get this book and make it happen.
The Great Song by Rex Bromfield The Great Song by Rex Bromfield Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 5035 words Read a sample
A sweet, little, epic story of intergalactic war.
Slaughter in Barnaby Close by Michael Cargill Slaughter in Barnaby Close by Michael Cargill Oct. 22, 2011 Free! 10344 words Read a sample
None of the residents of Barnaby Close are particularly unhappy. It's in a nice area and the families are well off and caring. So why have they started killing each other?
Mass Effect: Humanity First by Mortimer Jackson Mass Effect: Humanity First by Mortimer Jackson March 01, 2012 Free! 6252 words Read a sample
Mass Effect: Humanity First is an interactive, multi-pathed fan fiction short story. Follow Cerberus operative Samuel Hallard as he's given the toughest assignment of his life. Through interactive reader choices, take the story into your own hands. It’s your mission, your choice. NOTE: This story is best experienced through Amazon Kindle, or Mobi
A Murder of Crows by Krista Joy A Murder of Crows by Krista Joy March 01, 2012 Free! 5059 words Read a sample
Norman Crowsfoot is a writer struggling for new ideas. But when inspiration finally rears its head, he finds himself plummeting into a ghastly personal hell, with every word he writes following him into reality.
Companion Guide (Grave Danger) by K.E. Rodgers Companion Guide (Grave Danger) by K.E. Rodgers Sep. 08, 2010 Free! 26323 words Read a sample
The supplement guide to the novel,Grave Danger. The historical,physiological beginnings of the Eidolon(ghost)and flesh-eater(zombie) as well as bios of all major and supportive characters. This is a helpful guide to this fictionized and paranormal world.Included is an excerpt from Dead End, the second installment in the series.
Irreconcilable Differences by Dan Sprague Irreconcilable Differences by Dan Sprague March 01, 2012 Free! 6561 words Read a sample
To Michael Johnson, dating college freshmen always took precedence over academics until a freak accident sends him 200 years into the future, where an encounter with a fiery tempered redhead finally sets him straight.
Quilt Pattern - Yo-Yo Flags by Mary Lou Danielson Quilt Pattern - Yo-Yo Flags by Mary Lou Danielson March 01, 2012 Free! 1214 words Read a sample
Small wall quilt from strips, squares, and Yo-Yos. Approximate size = 24" x 24". Fabric requirements = 5 fat quarters. Easy to follow directions with illustrations.
First Day of School by Delilah Moon First Day of School by Delilah Moon March 01, 2012 Free! 7192 words Read a sample
Molly's first day of college proves to be much more enlightening than she had planned. Forced to go to a prep school to learn manners before going to university, Molly learns that having a bad attitude might be more "punishing" than she thought.
At the Right Time by Lynn C. Kelly At the Right Time by Lynn C. Kelly Oct. 21, 2011 Free! 10454 words Read a sample
Ready for his first assignment as a guardian angel, Rudolph Jones meets the provocative Julie Winters. He must find the confidence to connect with her. And the courage to face love at first sight. A short story concurrent with the novel In the Right Place.
Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello April 21, 2011 Free! 55913 words Read a sample
To save him, she must risk losing him forever...