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The Tragedy of Coffee Beans and Other Stories	by C.Becking Jul. 30, 2010	$9.99	2727 words	Sample 10%
A vivid and creative imagination, a somewhat ‘whacky’ sense of humour and a love for children with the weird and funny things. Stories includes poems, outstanding illustrated pictures, on a wide range of topic that reflect about the world in unusual ways:a Little Mosquito,” looking for a full-blooded arm”. Try It! It's a classic tales.
Redemption: Stains of Yesterday	by Jasmine Denton Jul. 29, 2010	$7.00	21092 words	Sample 10%
Caine McKay is a troubled teen with a violent past. After his father's imprisoned, he’s sent to live in a town where tragedy tore his parents apart. As Caine begins to drown in self-pity, he meets Hannah. Soon, their friendship progresses into a dangerous affair that has her boyfriend desperate for revenge. Then Caine wakes up covered in blood with no memory of what happened.
A Basketful Of Figs	by Joyce Chng Jul. 29, 2010	$0.99	3431 words
A short story, set in a possible future. A girl grows up in war times.
Lucy: A Sorrowful Tale	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	4749 words	Read a sample
A grim parable of death and vengeance, as told with a cat and an owl. The cat, Lucy, is motivated by revenge. The owl has eaten his brother, Doubting Thomas.
The Daylight Werewolf	by Corey Burkes Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	4354 words	Read a sample
Three children are hunting an elusive, rare breed of werewolf that only appears in the morning, for an hour, once every five years ... on a Saturday ... and then they actually catch it. Adapted from the short film of the same name currently playing on YouTube.
Bullish Flavor	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 27, 2010	Free!	2661 words	Read a sample
Reporters from the Binger Evening Times newspaper attend a tour of the Minotaur Meats slaughterhouse and meat packaging plant. Erin Hofstetter does not wish to witness the slaughter of mythical monsters, but her photographer, Pat Hendrickson, still needs pictures!
Babies Kill the Unborn: A Rockumentary	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 26, 2010	Free!	3306 words	Read a sample
“Babies Kill the Unborn: A Rockumentary” documents the launch of the world rock music tour by the band named “Venger of Unborn.” Father Mackis knows a demon has driven the success of the band. The pious clergyman meets the "Venge" at their concert that night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Reparation Anxiety	by James Lewis Jul. 26, 2010	Free!	4462 words	Read a sample
Some people believe African-Americans should receive reparations for 400 years of unpaid labor and crimes against humanity because of slavery. But it's not that simple. It takes a seventeen-year-old high school kid to show two adults why those 40 acres and a mule may never come.
Damnable Diaspora	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 25, 2010	Free!	1791 words	Read a sample
The topic of April's ecumenical meeting between the local churches of Wister Town is the supposed manifestation of the Egyptian goddess Hathor. This short story deliberately reads like an appendix to both short stories "The Bestial Cult of Hathor" and "Pointless Deprogramming." So, if you haven't read them, you should!
1986: Gracie and Mike	by Stacey Wallace Benefiel Jul. 25, 2010	Free!	1864 words	Read a sample
Before she became Grace Wells, Gracie Loughlin was just an ordinary girl in love with her boyfriend, Mike Adams.
Twin Shorts	by Sybil Nelson Jul. 24, 2010	$0.99	5432 words	Sample 20%
Hey I’m Priscilla, a.k.a Priscilla the Great. Usually, I like to talk about how my life got a little crazy after I learned about my special powers. Okay, it got a lot crazy. I mean, you try going through middle school with fire shooting out of your fingers. Awkward. But this time, it’s not about me. Twin Shorts is all about my little brothers, Charlie and Chester, a.k.a The Devil Twins.
The Heiress	by R. W. Lewis Jul. 23, 2010	$1.99	17200 words	Sample 25%
The fictional short story of an heir to a vast family fortune and how she almost lost it all, along with her freedom, her life, her future and her humanity to an evil manipulative devil.
Hilda the wicked witch	by Paul Kater Jul. 23, 2010	Free!	21662 words	Read a sample
A fairy-land witch gets transported to our world and struggles to go home.
Pointless Deprogramming	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 23, 2010	Free!	3548 words	Read a sample
This story picks up where the short story “The Bestial Cult of Hathor” ends. Terry Bringer had returned to his hometown to pick up a W2 form from an old employer, only to be chased out of town by a cult. In his flight, Terry remembers he left his mother behind. He now returns, in the midst of a winter storm, to rescue his mother.
The Princess & The Thug: Hood Love	by AlM HlGH Jul. 23, 2010	$1.05	34 words	Sample 40%
Love is hard ... It's hard when you have a clue; and worse when you don't. It's Hood Love ... Angela and Miles have no business meeting. Worse they have no business falling in love. She's a Princess and he's a street thug. Who says love can conquer all?
The Bestial Cult of Hathor	by Matthew Sawyer Jul. 22, 2010	Free!	8856 words	Read a sample
Terry Bringer, a very angry, unemployed man, returns to Wister Town to fulfill a vow; to spit on the graves of the committee members that fired him from a restaurant, the Rathskeller. The president of the Rathskeller's operation committee, Mr. Brodman, has died. At the request of Terry's elderly mother, Terry visits the Rathskeller and witnesses a sick, mutated calf.
Amadi and the Phoenix	by Katharina Gerlach Jul. 21, 2010	Free!	4546 words	Read a sample
Amadi is determined to find out who betrayed her mentor, and the only way seems to be by entering the guild of thieves. When she is asked to steal the magician's phoenix as an entrance exam, it seems that someone is out to kill her since no one has ever returned alive. Remember, authors appreciate it if those who downloaded a free e-book either rate after reading or leave a comment. Thank you.
Tragic Magic at Willy J	by Tim Weaver Jul. 20, 2010	$0.99	3873 words	Sample 25%
Maria's ass was so perfect that it surrounded her in a transparent golden force field...
What Alice Saw	by Bridget Squires Jul. 20, 2010	$0.99	2141 words
A tale of domestic abuse and the result of a woman pushed too far seen through the eyes of a child. The story is for all those women out there who are suffering and feel as if they may break down one day. Don't, walk away before it gets to that point.
Nadal's Tennis Match	by Monica P Jul. 20, 2010	$0.99	1310 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about famous tennis player Nadal who battles a game with other famous tennis player Federer. He goes through much throughout the competition, including a major leg upset which causes him to become liable for some special medical attention. Will he win the game?
Nadal's Tennis Match	by Monica P Jul. 20, 2010	$0.99	1310 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about famous tennis player Nadal who battles a game with other famous tennis player Federer. He goes through much throughout the competition, including a major leg upset which causes him to become liable for some special medical attention. Will he win the game?
What's In It For Me	by Nelvie Soliven Jul. 20, 2010	Free!	14075 words	Read a sample
Kit Sherlock is the most hardworking Straight-A student in Greenvale High. She’s overly competitive and overly witty. Only one stands between her and the number one spot: Andrew Alleyn - her competitor since Kindergarten and the guy who may [or may not] be her soulmate.
Victims of Violence	by Monica P Jul. 20, 2010	$0.99	1368 words	Sample 15%
This article contains three short stories which tell of violent tales in which the victim becomes physically and mentally harmed.
Ishan	by Ravi Chen Jul. 18, 2010	$0.99	3988 words	Sample 30%
Rookie medic E. Hidalgo takes reader on a terrifying journey. Two months after the events of "Reapers of the Damned" the dreaded mega corporation, Gemcore deploys RRT-99; to investigate the aftermath of the worst industrial incident in the company's history. Amongst the rubble the team comes across a startling discovery. The repercussions of which will be felt in the higest chambers of power.
海の明かり that day with him	by Hello Ken1 Jul. 18, 2010	Free!	363 words	Read a sample
父親との最後の思い出は、夜明け前の海、灯台の明かり。そして潮の香りのするウイスキー。その記憶を少しずつ口にする祐二を愛おしく思う彼女。結局ぼくらは誰を一番大切にして生きていくのだろう。
Diary of Infection: A cure for death	by Bridget Squires Jul. 16, 2010	$0.99	3968 words
Have you ever wondered if zombies think? This is book 3 of the Diary of Infection series. This novels follows Stuart, now a full fledged zombie, as he and his cohorts try to infiltrate a Wal-Mart where live people are hiding. Follow the decomposition and hyjinks of a group of zombies from their point of view. Hope you enjoy.
Lycan Island: Running with the Pack	by Vianka Van Bokkem Jul. 15, 2010	$3.99	7748 words	Sample 5%
“18 year old Lexie Woods was sent in a cruise to Bahamas to celebrate her brother’s 25th birthday. The cruise ship wrecked and went under water fast separating Lexie and her brother Billy.Lexie and 23 survivors were taking to the shores of Lycan Island and the fight for survival began"
Conjunction, Vol. 1, No. 6: Unexpected Help	by Jason Thibeault Jul. 15, 2010	Free!	7432 words	Read a sample
This the sixth issue of Conjunction, Roy and Baruf pick themselves up after tumbling down with the destroyed stairs. Both are unharmed yet Baruf is eager to get Roy into the tunnels where they can get past the Psy jamming and Shift to majyk. Only an attack on the main hall seemingly kills Baruf and Roy must make his escape with two unlikely escors: the aged Panesh and the Yorli, Joe.
Barty the Kid, Vol. 1, No. 6: Reunion	by Jason Thibeault Jul. 15, 2010	Free!	12245 words	Read a sample
In the sixth issue, Liam has killed Barty with a spell so they can get back upstairs to the Warden. The plan: revive Barty near his wand and destroy the anti-magic shield. But not all goes as planned and Barty takes apart the Academy until his father shows up and together they get the young wizards up through a hole in the ceiling…but not before the Warden calls forth something from the depths.
Jake: Vampire Hunter, Vol. 1, No. 6: Ambush	by Jason Thibeault Jul. 15, 2010	Free!	9198 words	Read a sample
In this sixth issue of Jake: Vampire Hunter, Jake is eagerly awaiting the start of his training which is scheduled to begin in one week. And so he begins the long week of waiting. But the day that training is supposed to begin, requiring Jake to log into his computer at 8pm sharp, he's set upon by a pack of werewolves and their king with orders to destroy him on sight.
The Eye of Erasmus	by Teresa Geering Jul. 13, 2010	You set the price!	23164 words	Sample 25%
'The Eye of Erasmus' tells of Erasmus, a baby born during a thunder storm, who is clearly destined to be special and, initially, especially obnoxious with his flashing black eyes and haughty ways, until he finds love. The trouble is that the girl literally of his dreams hasn't actually been born yet. No problem ...... Oh, but there is ....... Danger lurks ........
Final Hours	by Monica P Jul. 12, 2010	$0.99	1100 words	Sample 15%
Wendy is a growing young woman who is keen on moving out. She counts the seconds down as she waits for the ride that will take her away from her home forever. What she doesn't expect is the goodbye greeting she will be given as soon as she opens the door to leave.
Breaking New Ground, Hobbitville Saga #3	by Regan Black Jul. 11, 2010	$0.99	6257 words	Sample 25%
Will Brie Fairchild pass Chemistry? Only if her fellow Pixie Chick, Claire, returns. But no one knows where Claire is, only that she was last seen headed to the Hobbitville garden with a boyfriend she failed to mention. To anyone. Intent to find her friend, Brie visits Hobbitville alone, only to unleash a whole new level of magic mysteries.
The Stinging Tree	by Luke King Jul. 11, 2010	Free!	7739 words	Sample 50%
Is Brad seeing things? A boy, his double, on the other side of the stream. It’s like looking into a mirror. But where has he come from? Who is he? When Brad decides to follow him into the forest, it is the start of an action-packed thrill ride. Set in the mountains of far north Australia, this is the debut novel of author Luke King.
The Girl in the Picture	by B.K. Wright Jul. 11, 2010	$2.99	5462 words	Sample 30%
Beau to Belle Story Subdivision of Beau to Beau Books Beau to Belle Series Intro: Have you ever wondered about the one that got away? Is there someone in your past that you think may have been the one? Hindsight is 20/20, or so the saying goes. This is a bittersweet story of such a love. A young couple meet in high school, and years later, wonder what if?
Cupid's Love Potion	by Pamela Diane King Jul. 11, 2010	$2.99	22657 words	Sample 26%
A fun middle-grade novel. Phoebe, an ordinary 14-year-old American girl is hopelessly in love with Chase, a famous teen idol. When he fails to notice her at his concert, Liz, her best friend, and a budding chemist, plays Cupid by concocting a love potion. What could be sweeter than a love potion on Valentine’s Day? But when Phoebe gets more than she wished for, is it what she really wants?
Rolland Love's Ozark Mountains Short Stories Series #3	by Rolland Love Jul. 11, 2010	$3.99	10536 words	Sample 40%
To understand Overland Park, Kansas writer Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star. Amazon.Com - Featured Author -Review - Rolland Love’s Ozark Mountains stories are fantastic tales. Love's award winning stories about a Dog, Hog, Horse, Pool Hall, Hay Barn, Garden, Chicken House, River, Pond ... Set in the Ozark Mountains ... Are ENJOYED by ALL AGES.
Rolland Love's Ozark Mountains Short Stories Series #2	by Rolland Love Jul. 11, 2010	$3.99	17539 words	Sample 40%
To understand Overland Park, Kansas writer Rolland Love, think MARK TWAIN." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star. Rolland Love's award winning stories about a Dog, Hog, Horse, Pool Hall, Hay Barn, Garden, Chicken House, River ... Set in the Ozark Mountains ... Are ENJOYED by ALL AGES. Amazon.Com - Featured Author -Review - Rolland Love’s Ozark Mountains stories are fantastic tales.
94度のきみとぼく another short story	by Hello Ken1 Jul. 11, 2010	Free!	997 words	Read a sample
コーヒーは94度で入れるのがベストなのさ。きみとぼくとを繋ぐ94度のコーヒー。さぁ94度のコーヒー召し上がれ。その他ちりばめられたショートストーリー、ハッピーバースデーは一緒に幸せになろうねの言葉、あなたの想い出と重なりますように。
I fell in love with my kidnapper	by Nichole Howell Jul. 10, 2010	You set the price!	10967 words	Sample 20%
Lanna, a fifteen year old girl, ends up being raped by her father. A man comes in and saves her. Now he acts and takes care of Lanna like he's in love with her. She ends up having the same feelings for him until she finds out what his real plan was the whole time. Can she save herself and the other women he has kidnapped as well?
EVIL CAMP	by Scoop Jackson (aka Paul McMurray) Jul. 09, 2010	$1.99	17420 words	Sample 50%
With their father missing, Hunter, age 14, must protect his ten year-old sister Katie from whatever lurks in the woods and fog that surround them at Devil's Pond Campground. For two nights they are visited by Digger, an eerie caretaker, who tells them scary stories to keep them at the campfire: "The Hand" and "The Boy Who Had No Bones". And then, it is time to meet "The Vampire At The Campfire".
The Son Of God	by Monica P Jul. 09, 2010	$0.99	10100 words	Sample 15%
This is a story about Jesus who has been brought up by his mother Mary. Jesus stumbles through his life as he attempts to be true to what he has been taught to believe in. During his progression to adult he meets many challenges, and find out his life lessons the hard way.
The Pandoran War Serial Part One	by Dante D'Anthony Jul. 08, 2010	$2.99	20984 words	Sample 50%
The Pandoran War is a retro epic in the tradition of Asimov's Foundation Series,an updated "5th Element" style sporty elan, and a Robert Bly eye to the symbolic. Pirate mercenaries from the Pleiades Star cluster are in league with a fleet general gone rad operating with a Cybernetic Overlord to desperately find a defense for humanity as psychopathic entities from another dimension swarm ours.
MONDAY MORNING - MOVING ON	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	526 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about a young teenager who has only bad luck coming to her when she gets ready for school on a Monday morning.
Visiting New York	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	496 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about one tourist's experience about holiday travel when they tuck their bank notes into their pockets and visit New York.
Life When Out Of School	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	729 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about the life of a teen who does not just go home to study.
Solitude	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	490 words	Sample 15%
Some people go into solitude for some reprieve - others go into solitude to stay alone. Meet a young teenager who finds that she has to stay in solitude in order to keep herself safe from whatever might be on the other side of the door.
Theft Of The Blood Red Ruby	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	565 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about the teft of a valuable ruby by a person who knows what he is doing, and just what the outcome will be.
The Ex-Girlfriend	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	474 words	Sample 15%
This is an image of an ex-girlfriend who has trouble seeing herself as the one who is single. She gets hurt when she sees her boyfriend with another girl, and gets hurt against when he makes her realize just how 'ex' she is.
The Magician's Ghost	by Monica P Jul. 07, 2010	$0.99	567 words	Sample 15%
This is a short story about a person who ventures into a magician's study area in order to discover parts of his life. However she meets more then she bargained for when she comes face to face with his ghost.

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