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Versus for Women by Emmanuel Obi, Jr Versus for Women by Emmanuel Obi, Jr July 08, 2011 Free! 1899 words Read a sample
WARNING: Crude and offensive humor (Versus for Men coming soon) So you have a date lined up with Superman for Saturday night and you get a phone call from Batman. He wants to know if you are free Saturday night. Do you ditch Superman for the Dark Knight or do you stick with the Man of Steel? Finally there is an answer . . . .
Versus for Women: Good vs Evil by Emmanuel Obi, Jr Versus for Women: Good vs Evil by Emmanuel Obi, Jr Aug. 29, 2011 Free! 2522 words Read a sample
WARNING: Crude and offensive humor Neo vs. Agent Smith, Peter Pan vs. Captain Hook, Voldemort vs. Dumbledore - who will win in the epic battle of . . . luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuve.
Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Nov. 21, 2011 Free! 1075 words Read a sample
Flash fiction for future expansion, ie follow up short stories connected with the Forestal Max
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.
My Reflection by Pamela Diane King My Reflection by Pamela Diane King July 09, 2010 Free! 652 words Sample 100%
A collection of poems written from the heart about love, loss, life, and self-discovery.
Just Crank Up That Cher 'Fore I Die by German Alcala Just Crank Up That Cher 'Fore I Die by German Alcala Aug. 20, 2010 Free! 6971 words Read a sample
The third and final Poems Galore *Celebrity Edition* the celebrity obsessed poet takes a look at celebrities in a view from one thousand years in the future, but twists somehow to what their current lives are like, and his opinions of them. Bringing back some names from past *celebrity editions*. In this grand tribute of fiction, fact, and praise to twenty celebrities with almost angelic talents!
The Womb - Poems on Mother , Father , Children , Parenthood by Nikhil Parekh The Womb - Poems on Mother , Father , Children , Parenthood by Nikhil Parekh Sep. 05, 2010 Free! 59152 words Read a sample
This is a 250 pages Poetry book . A flurry of poetic concoctions dedicated to the ever-pervading woman and mother. Profoundly saluting her love, compassion and resolute grit as she evolves a diminutive infant into a powerhouse of talent, into a complete individual. The poems in the collection are humble salutations to the essence of Parenthood.
100 Demented, Stupid, and Weird Haikus That Make No Sense. by C.V. Hunt 100 Demented, Stupid, and Weird Haikus That Make No Sense. by C.V. Hunt June 13, 2011 Free! 1645 words Read a sample
The following poems are the malevolent and maniacal ramblings of a twisted writer’s mind. Welcome to the world of C.V. Hunt.
Part One: Love Opens The Valley Of Emptiness by Daniel Ferguson Part One: Love Opens The Valley Of Emptiness by Daniel Ferguson July 11, 2011 Free! 1729 words Sample 55%
Within is a fine blind of poetry stuffed with friendship, love, spirituality, uplifting, self awareness,and laughter for the soul. Dan has been writing poetry since his early teens. He's won many awards, and has traveled much. With decades of writing, he's introducing his book: love opens the valley of emptiness.
The Notorious G.A.G.A by German Alcala The Notorious G.A.G.A by German Alcala July 23, 2011 Free! 5083 words Read a sample
17 poems written through the eyes of The Beautiful, The Notorious, The Gangstress G.A.G.A. Poetry of heartbreak, of ambition, and sorrow. As well as pieces of youth and the story of my alter ego ... "Hailing from the dirty South Central. She’s named: The Notorious G.A.G.A". Includes the Poems: California Breeze, Upper-West Fair, FAGGOT, Where is Life?, and (Japan) Out Of The Ocean.
Feed Me Your Children by German Alcala Feed Me Your Children by German Alcala Aug. 06, 2011 Free! 2223 words Read a sample
Feed Me Your Children is a nine poem collection on how youth can be so easily influenced by media. Gay pride, and the attempt that society has made to suppress homosexuals. The wrong images of beauty that young girls are influenced with, artistic trails, suicide, and the effects of age.
Do You Still Smile? by Harlan Rouge Pryce Do You Still Smile? by Harlan Rouge Pryce Aug. 28, 2011 Free! 1360 words Read a sample
A short story and short poetry collection which serves as a companion piece to the ebook, “Riding on Buses”, and contains spoilers for that. Ideally, you would read “Riding on Buses” first.
Eleven Shorts +1 by Shireen Jeejeebhoy Eleven Shorts +1 by Shireen Jeejeebhoy Aug. 20, 2011 Free! 38549 words Read a sample
Eleven short stories: Two little girls, in two different eras, wanting their parents. A new girl in a new country. Emerging after the death of a spouse. A short short. Mother and son conflict over what is dignity, what value life. A creepy little short. The bureaucrat and his busy day. Who is racist? A daughter rebels. A mother tries to reconnect with her youngest. Death. Bonus: a 1919 story.
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
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.
M.W. by M.W. by MarkAnthonyAdkins June 21, 2011 Free! 1055 words Read a sample
For Bramley, Mae West was more than just a short-term love affair.
Farrapos by Luis Filipe Alves Farrapos by Luis Filipe Alves July 15, 2011 Free! 10816 words Read a sample
De 2006 a 2010, Luís Filipe Alves escreveu vários textos de ficção curta, com o intuito de aprender diversas técnicas de escrita criativa. Este ebook compila os seus favoritos desses textos, previamente publicados nos sites O Armário das Calças e Palavras Contadas.
Carried Away a series of short stories Volume I by Angela K Roe Carried Away a series of short stories Volume I by Angela K Roe Aug. 08, 2011 Free! 3652 words Read a sample
Come ride the rails with me as we get to learn a little about the lives of our fellow train passengers. You may notice a few things about this train. It’s bigger and comprised of private compartments of various sizes, most which come with their own bathrooms. Consider this twist literary license. Some of my characters are quite insistent upon their right to privacy.
Women and Monsters - Free Edition by J M McDermott Women and Monsters - Free Edition by J M McDermott Sep. 16, 2011 Free! 9944 words Read a sample
This sampler of a collection of stories from Rhysling and Crawford Prize-nominated fantasy writer, J. M. McDermott embraces the surreal and hallucinatory traditions of Margaret Atwood's Penelopiad, and The World's Wife by Ann Duffy, to tell the stories that are always absent from the official books of history. Sing, Muse, for yourself.
Nurse Linda Villani and Her Love For Preston Cunningham by Robert Chapin Nurse Linda Villani and Her Love For Preston Cunningham by Robert Chapin Sep. 23, 2011 Free! 1793 words Read a sample
An excerpt from the novel by Robert A. Chapin "Orphans Of The Mourning". The main character is Preston Cunningham assigned to Vietnam as a top secret cryptographer, but is nothing more than a "scrounge". In this episode he has just been rescued. Beaten and bruised he is recovering from his ordeal at a POW hospital in South Vietnam. The exploits continue. He falls in love with his nurse.
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.
22 Facets of my Father by Rik Roots 22 Facets of my Father by Rik Roots Aug. 04, 2011 Free! 4222 words Read a sample
A set of 22 poems investigating the relationship between a son and his father.
Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Dec. 13, 2011 Free! 2870 words Read a sample
This is all about the common belief that true love is heavenly, hence it is not possible to achieve it while fulfilling all passions, lust and all those that drive man and his instincts. In this poem in 12 sections different personas carry on the same story. Eliotian vision revisited in the context of love and betrayal in this 21st century epic poem with 12 sections.
BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 2 by Darcia Helle BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 2 by Darcia Helle Aug. 02, 2011 Free! 27307 words Read a sample
A collection of tales by a variety of authors.
Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors by Lorilyn Roberts Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors by Lorilyn Roberts Nov. 12, 2011 Free! 165853 words Sample 20%
"Taste and See" a generous sampling of writings by John 3:16 Marketing Network authors.
"Disorder" and 7 Other Flashes of Character by J. Timothy King March 09, 2011 Free! 5672 words Read a sample
Enjoy this free sampler of 8 character-driven flash stories by J. Timothy King.
The Edge of the Map by Jax Goss The Edge of the Map by Jax Goss June 05, 2011 You set the price! 17952 words Sample 20%
This is a story snackbox, designed to be dipped into at intervals, or savoured over time, or, if you prefer, consumed all at once from one end to the other in a fit of decadence. Here you'll find dragons, people, monsters, magic, love. Tales, vignettes and story bits. Stories to nibble on, savour, enjoy, or gobble down rapidly. Welcome to my world. Please wipe your feet.
Versus for Men by Emmanuel Obi, Jr Versus for Men by Emmanuel Obi, Jr July 08, 2011 Free! 1967 words Read a sample
WARNING: Crude and offensive humor Look for Versus for Women It all comes down to Xena vs. Barbie. Who would you take home
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.
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
A Brief Conversation with My Hair by Russell Bradury-Carlin A Brief Conversation with My Hair by Russell Bradury-Carlin March 01, 2009 Free! 25636 words Read a sample
A collection of forty short literary humor pieces that have been featured on McSweeney's, Opium, and other websites. Titles include "The Calls of Cthulu", "Diary of a Grocery Cart", and "Dionysus: Party Clown". If you ever wondered if Allen Ginsburg could have put his talent to writing pay-per-click ads or how Calvin and Hobbes may have responded to reading Hemingway, you will find the answers.
Flash Fiction 40 Anthology - July 2009 by Flash Fiction 40 Flash Fiction 40 Anthology - July 2009 by Flash Fiction 40 July 20, 2009 Free! 33609 words Read a sample
In May 2009, Editor Unleashed and Smashwords co-sponsored The Flash Fiction 40 Contest. Writers submitted stories of 1,000 words or fewer on the Editor Unleashed forum. Maria Schneider, with the community's input, selected the winners. More than 280 writers took up the challenge and posted a story. Here, for your reading pleasure, are the top 40 stories.
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.
Waters Of The Mediterranean Sea by Waters Of The Mediterranean Sea by MarkAnthonyAdkins June 21, 2011 Free! 773 words Read a sample
A short story of two artists and a confused woman with a child.