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Inhuman (Absolute XPress Flash Fiction Challenge #4)	by Hades Publications: Absolute XPress Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	21925 words	Sample 20%
There are other beings out there. Demons, fae, aliens, robots and more. Creatures that have been watching us for a long time. "Inhuman: Absolute XPress Flash Fiction Challenge #4" contains 20 stories from 18 established and break out authors.
The Masticator! (or: Chew On This For Awhile!…)	by Mishka Zakharin Jul. 28, 2010	$3.99	7189 words	Sample 15%
In ‘The Masticator!’ Zakharin features 11 works of short fiction, including stories, dialogues, and an historical play in three acts. Zakharin’s unique perspective has been described by some as beatnik… others — well, just think it’s kind of freaking odd — regardless, one cannot help but find ‘The Masticator!’ to be fresh and alive, humorous, thoughtful, and ever entertaining!
This Human Condition: A Collection of Flash and Micro Fiction	by Petal Pusher Press Jul. 28, 2010	Free!	12438 words	Read a sample
This unique anthology features a collection of stories ranging from 250-1000 words, each written by a talented female author. The book is divided into two sections, each with stories arranged by their corresponding emotional themes.
The Dwarven Kingdom of Thazdulrene: Story 1	by Geltab Jul. 27, 2010	$0.99	4838 words	Sample 50%
The fabled Dwarven kingdom of Thazdulrene has been sealed for over one thousand years. Now, a new king sits upon the throne, seeking to open his kingdom to the world above the mountain once again. Will the king's servant Burlain be able to complete his mission to unite the kingdoms of men against their greatest threat?
Killing Trail	by Charles Gramlich Jul. 27, 2010	$2.99	23570 words	Sample 25%
RIDE INTO DANGER! Killing Trail is a collection of western short stories by Charles Allen Gramlich, the author of the Talera Trilogy and Cold in the Light. It contains the stories "Killing Trail," "Showdown at Wild Briar," "Powder Burn," and "Once Upon a Time with the Dead," along with an essay on the wild west in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and an appreciation of Louis L'Amour
Placid Point: Tales from the History of Transhumanity	by Graham Storrs Jul. 27, 2010	$1.99	19783 words	Sample 50%
These are stories of humanity in transition. A young man finds himself in charge of a box full of human minds, a maintenance crew hears screaming from inside an unmanned space station, at the end of time, the last transhuman enjoys mince pies and sherry. Whatever form our future takes, death, betrayal, sex, and Christmas will always be with us.
One Night In Vegas	by Marilyn Lee Jul. 24, 2010	$0.99	11323 words	Sample 30%
Vampire Sean Patrick has seen and done it all. At least that's what he believes while prowling around Las Vegas in search of the ultimate sexual adventure. But Sin City offers nothing more than the same boring bedroom games—until he encounters a mysterious woman whose strength and sexual appetite rival his.
Mr. Chang's Tomatoes	by Vetta Masterson Jul. 23, 2010	Free!	1029 words	Read a sample
Mr. Chang loved his tomatoes.
13 mer eller mindre meningslösa texter	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 18, 2010	Free!	2846 words	Read a sample
Nonsens - jovisst! Men ganska kul nonsens.
1 grafisk uppenbarelse kring nattens sista tanketroll 03:22	by Björn Björkegren Jul. 16, 2010	Free!	3232 words	Read a sample
Betraktarens bruksanvisning: Ett nedslag i det undermedvetnas malströmmar via surrealisternas tradition av automatiskt skrivande parat med ordbehandlingens expansiva explosion. Tänkt som en grafisk upplevelse, snarare än som en text att läsas på traditionellt sätt mening för mening, ord för ord, bokstav för bokstav, tecken för tecken. Lycka till!
The Census Taker and Other Deaf Humor	by Adrean Clark Jul. 15, 2010	$1.99	7000 words	Sample 50%
A collection of short humor by Deaf writer Adrean Clark, The Census Taker is a snapshot of Deaf culture and the Deaf experience. Nothing is safe from her gentle elbowing, not even the entire "cochlear-implanted population of Idaho." Who knew hearing loss could be funny?
SCHIZO	by Grant Foxon Jul. 14, 2010	$1.99	19433 words	Sample 50%
A series of mind twisting horrific and black humour short stories.
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.
Un bacio	by Marco Becucci Jul. 07, 2010	Free!	456 words	Sample 25%
An amusing short story in Italian about a kiss in the Internet time. Un breve e divertente racconto in italiano su un bacio ai tempi di Internet.
I'm So Embarrassed...Sort Of	by Tirzah Goodwin Jul. 05, 2010	Free!	5114 words	Read a sample
My humorous true life stories, musings, rants and funny letters to people who irritated me. These super short stories are to make you laugh.
Hearth and Harvest	by Julie Cox Jul. 05, 2010	You set the price!	11312 words	Sample 50%
In "Hearth and Harvest," Julie Cox explores the roles of parents and children through stories steeped in magic, wonder, grief and inevitability. A farmer hatches an unlikely egg; a barren girl searches for a god; death and birth abound, and creators clash with their creations. These six stories find the fantastic in the mundane, and the grounded, dirty world in the unreal.
Ghosts of War	by Kevin Morrison Jul. 01, 2010	$0.99	1734 words	Sample 50%
A man taking a relaxing day at the beach witnesses a strange object emerging from the water. Upon closer inspection he discovers what and who the object is...and it is nothing like the history lessons he learned in school.
Pretty Piece of Work Vol. 1	by Shannon L. Arrant Jun. 30, 2010	$1.99	13211 words	Sample 50%
A collection of short stories from Shannon L. Arrant, featuring the four new stories Jasmine Forever, Chaos, Unity and The Truth as well as the previously released works Brilliance, Shadows of Self, Chameleon, and Canary in a Coal Mine.
May I have this dance....darling?	by Kevin Morrison Jun. 30, 2010	$1.00	4951 words	Sample 50%
The winds of a fierce storm that Jacob cannot weather beat at the door as he sits inside a last stand shelter in the far corner of his mind.... and the hinges are beginning to crack. In the dead of night the winds of insanity lead him to the outskirts of town where his lost love awaits....six feet under.
Pencils Made This Scar	by Steven Saus Jun. 29, 2010	$2.00	7142 words	Sample 30%
We only see glimpses of other people's lives. In this collection of over 60 works of flash fiction, you will see into the lives of monsters and saints, homemakers, warriors, and astronauts. Nearly every page is a complete story, a brief glimpse into the things and events that make us who and what we are. I hope you enjoy them.
Echo Classified: Gravity	by Steve Libbey Jun. 29, 2010	$0.99	6557 words	Sample 5%
From the classified files of Echo come the stories of those metahumans who survived the Thulian invasion. Gravity looks at a sadly typical post-Invasion day where Echo Ops must face the cruel reality that Atlanta has become. Originally released through the Secret World Chronicle podcast.
The Battered Suitcase May 2009	by Battered Suitcase Jun. 26, 2010	$0.99	22152 words	Sample 50%
The May 2009 Issue of Arts and Literary Journal The Battered Suitcase. Edited by Fawn Neun and Apythia Morges. Fiction by Magen Toole, Marc Lowe, Lily Iona MacKenzie, Martin Reed, Adnan Mahmutovic and Jharice Blake. Art by Winston Chmielinski, Francis Raven, Caitlin Worthington, and Katerina Belkina. Poetry by Paul Moore, Sara Anne Noah, Erika Lorentzsen, Marie C. Lascu, Phibby Venable.
A Letter To Justin Bieber's Hair	by German Alcala Jun. 25, 2010	Free!	2499 words	Read a sample
German Alcala is back with poetic messages for 22 very lucky celebrities! German examines both the entrepreneurs and the youth of Hollywood. Justin Bieber's amazing success is the longest poem that German Alcala has ever written. So sit back relax and get ready to read the stuff German's got to say 'bout these peeps!
From Darkness to Light	by Jennifer-Crystal Johnson Jun. 24, 2010	$4.99	3658 words	Sample 15%
"Today, I feel like a broken streetlight. I used to shine and make wet pavement glisten below me... Now, I’m shattered and lying in pieces on the sidewalk as it rains." "Secret worlds swirling through my universe… The colors flash before my eyes and all I want to do is touch them, fingertips curling around imagination, inspiration, as if it’s a tangible thing."
Kudzu and Corpses	by Deborah Adams Jun. 24, 2010	$0.99	24853 words	Sample 20%
A collection of short fiction by the author of the Jesus Creek mystery novels, Kudzu and Corpses carries readers from the North Pole where Santa's mid-life crisis leads to murder and into the bowels of Hell where someone is killing the dead all over again.
Strange Hungers: Love, Bombs & Cannibals	by Tirzah Goodwin Jun. 23, 2010	Free!	7375 words	Read a sample
This short story collection contains strange stories that involve food. Love From the Slaughterhouse is a love story with ground sirloin. Glazed is bombing mystery with pastries. A Good Vegetarian is a twisted tale of meat and family. Chicken Soup is a sad apocalyptic tale with soup. If you like food and you like strange stories, this is the collection for you.
Rolland Love's Ozark Mountains Fishing Stories Series #1.doc	by Rolland Love Jun. 20, 2010	$3.99	12271 words	Sample 25%
Rolland Love’s Ozark Mountains Award Winning FISHING Stories. 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 ability to transfigure his Ozark Mountains stories into a series of fantastic tales Huck and Tom could have only dreamed of supports his Mark Twain Style.
Secret World War: Il Macabro	by Steve Libbey Jun. 20, 2010	$0.99	4693 words	Sample 5%
A limited edition ebook version of some of the most popular stories from the Secret World Chronicle podcast, Secret World War: Il Macabro tells the dark tale of the creature that moves among the Italian forces in World War Two, inciting terror in the soldiers in one small town. One of four official Secret World War short stories from the authors of the Secret World Chronicle.
Echo Classified: Strike A Pose	by Mercedes Lackey Jun. 19, 2010	$0.99	3103 words	Sample 5%
From the classified files of Echo come the stories of those metahumans who survived the Thulian invasion. Strike A Pose highlights the Echo healer and former LVFD member Belladonna Blue as she's asked to boost morale by becoming a temporary calendar girl. Originally released through the Secret World Chronicle podcast.
Secret World War: Sgian Dubh	by Mercedes Lackey Jun. 19, 2010	$0.99	5680 words	Sample 5%
A limited edition ebook version of some of the most popular stories from the Secret World Chronicle podcast, Secret World War: Sgian Dubh tells the story of Roddy MacSgian's daring rescue of Echo's top metas, Yankee Doodle and Dixie Belle, from behind enemy lines. One of four official Secret World War short stories from the authors of the Secret World Chronicle.
Secret World War: White Bird	by Mercedes Lackey Jun. 19, 2010	$0.99	2707 words	Sample 5%
A limited edition ebook version of some of the most popular stories from the Secret World Chronicle podcast, Secret World War: White Bird describes how the World War II pilot Jeanne Blanchette became Le Faucon Blanc. One of four official Secret World War short stories from the authors of the Secret World Chronicle.
No Purer Passion	by German Alcala Jun. 18, 2010	Free!	1076 words	Read a sample
A collection of 7 cheesy love poems. German visits the purity of first love and reaches an almost sinful state of mind! Mostly suggestive stuff, but with a burning passion that is sure to have you cranking up the A/C at one point! Think of me as the Britney Spears of poetry!
Secret World War: Retrieval	by Veronica Giguere Jun. 18, 2010	$0.99	5008 words	Sample 25%
A limited edition ebook version of some of the most popular stories from the Secret World Chronicle podcast, Secret World War: Retrieval tells the story of Gordie Wendel and the US Government's use of metahumans during World War Two. One of four official Secret World War short stories from the authors of the Secret World Chronicle.
Shadow Memories	by David G Shrock Jun. 17, 2010	$0.99	24873 words	Sample 50%
Nine dark tales form this collection of short stories. Meet a memory-eating wraith searching for his lost love. Follow Susan as she chases after her runaway pumpkin, and join a giant-sized man on his first quest searching for a monster.
The Soldier	by Twit Publishing Jun. 12, 2010	Free!	5627 words	Read a sample
A revenge science fiction story set in the extremely distant future. One of the many stories contained in Twit Publishing Presents: PULP! Summer/Fall 2010
Three For a Dollar	by Joe DiBuduo Jun. 11, 2010	$1.00	9009 words	Sample 15%
Three for a dollar will have three short stories of varying fiction, some horror, some fantasy, and some just plain good old stories. Taken from my collection, or other author's collections. This edition 101 Never cross the line 1800 words A Civil war story What Really Happened 1000 words A story about Rome and Sabin Women The Yellow House 6000 words A house possessed by evil
American Breakfast-Mexican Dinner	by Janice Daugharty Jun. 07, 2010	$2.99	5603 words	Sample 30%
Jilly's young days outside the diner are anger, heat, boredom and filth. Waiting with her are two foul-mouthed, angry Mexican teens and her younger brother, Stinker, whose nickname stuck for a reason. Burning up in the sun from the bay on the Gulf of Mexico, they wait for their mothers table-hopping inside the diner. Jilly wishes something would happen to draw attention to them. And then it does..
Mr. Creepers Presents: Feary Tales--Vomit 1	by Larry Mike Garmon Jun. 06, 2010	Free!	3690 words	Read a sample
Two twisted tales of terror from the small southwest Oklahoma town of Junebug, Oklahoma 74666-Where Hell Comes Sweeping down the Plains. 1. "A Little Too Much Salt"-A man decides he'll do the home cooking from now on. 2. "Superstition"-All Marvin wants to do is be liked by the other boys in his neighborhood. Tales of the macabre, the strange, the unusual, the mysterious, & the just plain weird.
Flash in the Pan	by Tim VanSant Jun. 06, 2010	Free!	3819 words	Read a sample
A collection of micro-fiction and flash fiction with a food-related theme. From a screaming salad to other-worldly sweets, from humor to mystery, this is a plateful of tasty tidbits.
Closer to the Earth	by Anitheiess Jackson Jun. 03, 2010	$6.99	15158 words	Sample 50%
Anitheiess D Jackson is an inspirational writer, who explores the nature of our own well being. He loves creating words that are always encouraging to the reader, and expresses this through collections of stories, non-fiction, and through Twitter account postings. You are told stories that are often imaginative, and healing, all at once.
Sui Generis	by Sharon E. Cathcart Jun. 03, 2010	Free!	7484 words	Read a sample
Author Sharon E. Cathcart ("In The Eye of The Beholder," "Les Pensees Dangereuses") presents a sampler of essays and short fiction. The collection features "Heart of Stone," a short story never previously published.
3 minideckare från 3 idiotförlag	by Björn Björkegren Jun. 01, 2010	Free!	1407 words	Read a sample
Deckare från Kvadratförlaget, Kolhydratförlaget och Kastratförlaget.
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.
Ken's Tale & the Peterson Dilemma - Desperate Prequels	by Nicholas Antinozzi May. 31, 2010	Free!	8331 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.
Muscle Noir: Crime Stories	by Glenn Gray May. 30, 2010	Free!	15045 words	Read a sample
If you’ve ever pumped iron, you’ll get a kick out of this collection. Included are 10 bodybuilding crime stories, some horrific, some hilarious. All have been previously published in award winning magazines. An ex-bodybuilder turned physician and writer, Glenn Gray explores the dark side of the muscle world, for less than the price of a protein drink.
Sherlock Holmes in a Flash: New Short Holmes Stories	by Abbott ePublishing May. 30, 2010	$2.49	12684 words	Sample 50%
This collection of Sherlock Holmes stories by Abbott ePublishing contains 13 new, short, "Flash Fiction" stories - a tribute to Holmes and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. They are all 1,100 words in length, or less - often much less. You will quickly see that, with skill, this is all that is necessary for a talented writer to tell a smashingly good Sherlock Holmes tale.
3 finfina noveller	by Björn Björkegren May. 30, 2010	Free!	987 words	Read a sample
Just det!
Poems Poems Poems Galore 20 Poems You'll Simply Adore	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!
I mikrokosmos mörker	by Anders Textorius May. 29, 2010	You set the price!	17317 words	Sample 50%
Noveller om vardagens bryderier och fantasins fyrverkeri

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