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In a Fold of Green Leaf Shadows	by Karen Abrahamson Aug. 23, 2010	$0.99	3251 words	Sample 50%
During a family camping trip to mysterious, mist-filled mountains, ten-year-old Carla finds herself saddled with Daniel, a newly adopted brother. Consumed by the ‘injustice’ of Daniel’s presence in her family, she attempts to use the magic of the mountains to rid herself of her problem. But should a child ever trust the ancient magic of the wild?
Grimm #1 Jane's Entrance	by Kristie Lynn Higgins Aug. 20, 2010	$1.29	7958 words	Sample 32%
It just isn't Jane's day. First, she gets sucked into a parallel world of dragons, wizards, dwarves, sorceresses, and fairytale creatures like the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. Second, she finds out she's stuck in this world with no way out. And third, if she wants to eat, find a place to stay, and earn enough money for the bathhouse, she has to get a job as a delivery girl. The thing is...
Pawn's Gambit	by Carol Hightshoe Aug. 12, 2010	$0.99	5018 words	Sample 10%
A retelling of the Sleeping Beauty legend told from the perspective of the "Evil Fairy" - a woman who should have been the heir to the kingdom as the eldest, but was overlooked in favor of her brother. Is she out for revenge or does she perhaps have the best interest of the kingdom at heart in casting her spell to make the princess her pawn in this game of power?
The Lake That Stole Children	by Douglas Glenn Clark Aug. 09, 2010	$2.99	7389 words	Sample 50%
The Lake That Stole Children blends the magic of Disney's Pinocchio with the magnificent quest of Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. It begins with a boy's deep yearning and leads to a grown man's startling discovery as he searches for his son and other children who have mysteriously disappeared.
Missing: Witch	by R.J. Ross Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	10093 words	Sample 50%
The Wicked Witch of the enchanted forest has gone missing, and it's up to internet addicted Rapunzel and man-hating Sleeping Beauty to get her back! Add one prince charming-turned-dragon bait, a few cameos from other famous fairy tales, and a lot of internet gossip and you get Missing: Witch.
The Smell of Ginger	by Timothy C. Hobbs Jun. 22, 2010	$2.99	17807 words	Sample 50%
It's Halloween in Jasper, Texas and Butch and Suzy are driving with their dad to trick or treat at the strip mall and the local churches. They didn't count on the truck breaking down, getting lost in the woods, or coming across the ordinary old cabin, but there's nothing ordinary about the tenents - two spinster sisters who have been waiting eternally for children to call their own.
Happily Ever After	by Naomi Kramer Jun. 21, 2010	Free!	1696 words	Read a sample
"They all lived happily ever after" - except this is real life, and fairytale endings just don't last. What can Kyle and Merryl do when their marriage loses its magic? Sequel to Cupcake of Love.
Cupcake of Love	by Naomi Kramer Jun. 20, 2010	Free!	2666 words	Read a sample
Recipe for disaster: Two pothead uni students, a princess and a mad fairy godmother. Add a kick-arse kitchen, and cook until half-baked. Short story.
The Dragon's Tooth	by J.L. Davis Jun. 07, 2010	$2.99	15636 words	Sample 50%
A family bent on revenge travels to a foreign land to seek the aid of a dragon, but discover that a knight has slain it—and is still trapped beneath the carcass. In exchange for their help, SIR EKINROY vows to confront the man who murdered their loved ones. Now he must not only find a way to slay a well-protected foe, but track down his wayward manservant and the mysterious dragon’s tooth.
Good boy	by Red Angel Apr. 20, 2010	Free!	976 words	Read a sample
Red was famous for good boy in town. All the villagers loved him. Oneday,Red's friend had a sling and a toy mask. He had a proud of toys. Red was jealous of his friend's toys. He decided to steal and hide toys.
The Road to Garrott Fair	by Patrick Sutton Mar. 25, 2010	Free!	2081 words	Read a sample
Arcadian the Journeyman Adjudicator is called to the town of Garrott Fair to decide the fate of a man already condemned by public opinion. The law is perfect, but people are not. Arcadian has a difficult time deciding what to do, but will it ultimately matter? Can laws really determine a man's fate? For that matter, what is the law if none abide by it?
A Bear in the Woods	by Molly Wens Mar. 13, 2010	$2.99	13718 words	Sample 10%
In the tradition of the Grimm tale, “Snow White and Rose Red”, A Bear in the Woods is the story of two sisters who must defend themselves and their land at all costs and the two men who will do whatever it takes to save them.
The Forester's Helper	by Jeff Cross Mar. 06, 2010	$0.99	2414 words	Sample 50%
The Celtic story of old, "The Goose Girl" has been a favorite for hundreds of years. After reading the story I found it difficult to understand. This is my version of the several hundred year old fable. Now it is a very easy read for young folks who take our electronic world for granted. They too will be able to understand the message that the wise old story tellers of yesteryear were conveying.
Zaestella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$2.00	229 words	Sample 50%
Zaestella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Daystella, Seystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Taestella, Yeastella, Heystella and Claystella and Waystella.
Claystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	269 words	Sample 15%
Claystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Daystella, Seystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Taestella, Yeastella, Heystella and Waystella.
Daystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$2.50	267 words	Sample 15%
Daystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Seystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Taestella, Yeastella, Heystella and Waystella.
Seystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	468 words	Sample 15%
Seystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Taestella, Yeastella, Heystella and Waystella.
Taestella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	377 words	Sample 15%
Taestella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Seystella, Yeastella, Heystella and Waystella.
Yeastella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	466 words	Sample 15%
Yeastella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Seystella, Taestella, Heystella and Waystella.
Waystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	302 words	Sample 15%
Waystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Seystella, Taestella, Heystella and Yeastella.
Maestella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$2.50	257 words	Sample 15%
Maestella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Heystella, Raestella, Seystella, Taestella, Waystella and Yeastella.
Heystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	382 words	Sample 15%
Heystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Faystella, Kaystella, Maestella, Raestella, Seystella, Taestella, Waystella and Yeastella.
Faystella	by Story Time Stories That Rhyme Feb. 24, 2010	$3.00	398 words	Sample 50%
Faystella is one of the stories in a series of Cinderella Stories. Others include Baystella, Claystella, Daystella, Kaystella, Heystella, Maestella, Raestella, Seystella, Taestella, Waytella and Yeastella.
The Flower and the Tree	by Hank Gross Feb. 22, 2010	$2.99	11263 words	Sample 15%
The Flower and the Tree is a fable for all ages, showing that all lifetimes, no matter how "long," are really the same: one. Here a tree, to whom a day is just a tiny sliver of his life, becomes friends with a flower, to whom the day is his whole life, from birth to death.
Ancient Teaching Stories	by mitchell gibson Feb. 10, 2010	$9.95	12057 words	Sample 30%
Ancient Teaching Stories introduces the reader to the mystical world of spiritual wonder. During the early years of my spiritual training, my teachers would often give me stories in answer to my questions. Sometimes, I understood the essence of the story…sometimes, the answers would elude me for years. Reading these stories, the reader will learn to examine the master within.
A Creation Myth	by Destin Joyal Jan. 16, 2010	You set the price!	1306 words	Sample 50%
At first there was nothing. Then there was Tyler. Tyler doesn't know how it came to exist as an all powerful being, but it does know that its bored with the big empty space. A comical creation myth following the creation of our planet.
The Beast	by Lauren Marrero Jan. 15, 2010	Free!	2509 words	Read a sample
An unconventional look at one of the greatest romances of all time. The Beast reveals the true story of love found and lost again in this remake of a classic fairy tale.
Die Böxenwolfin	by Lauren Marrero Jan. 15, 2010	$0.99	1311 words	Sample 25%
Inspired by myths and legends of Bavarian werewolves, this is a story of forbidden love. A young shepherd looses more than his heart when risks all to be with the woman he loves.
Indian Culture Stories	by Dinesh Verma Dec. 12, 2009	$3.99	23265 words	Sample 25%
Culture consists of the customs, beliefs and values that are prevalent in a community. This book is a collection of short stories that capture key attributes of Indian Culture, and demonstrate a moral/value that has an important role in it. The stories are from various sources, including the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat, the jataks, folktales and stories the authors heard in childhood.
Albert's Manuscript	by Jamie Lee Dec. 02, 2009	$3.99	23549 words	Sample 30%
A visionary story of a young Lakota man who is taken to the spirit realm and told the story of "the wind of a thousand years." Now, as an old man, he must share that story with the world so that we can help to nurture the "weavers," children who will bring about a great transformation.
Africa Sky Stories	by Tony Crisp Nov. 25, 2009	$1.99	8765 words	Sample 50%
Africa Sky stories are tales which emerged from listening to that old story teller - the deep centre. Having long been walking in the deeps of my unconscious, occasionally the voice of that silent deep tells me a story. Here are some of those stories told me in African mode.
A Troll's Tail	by Katrina Joyner-Belcher Oct. 19, 2009	$1.00	3974 words	Sample 25%
A coming of age story about one boy, his fairy friend, and a choice between two worlds. A companion short story to the author's novel, Black Wolf Silver Fox. A good story for all ages.
The Crow and the Unicorn	by Trish Lamoree May. 21, 2009	$0.99	5812 words	Sample 25%
Take a quick quiet trip into this original fable. Once upon a time, there lived a crow and a black unicorn. Like the fables of old, this fable hints at wisdom that the reader must discover for themselves. A fable for our times. Deceptively simple like the classics of Aesop, Anderson and Grimm. (Not intended for children -- this short story is 15 paperback pages in length).
Merlin part 3 The Beginning	by Suzanne Montpetit Apr. 29, 2009	Free!	7476 words	Read a sample
Somewhere within the The Land of Not a mysterious magic calls out to a wizard. Somewhere in a cave high a top a mountain a wizard sits and dreams of the dark powers that are approaching. Magic is the essence of all good and evil. The kingdom is at war. Merlin knows what he must do, and he awakens his magic to do so.
Dragons Don't Dream	by Jamieson Wolf Mar. 13, 2009	Free!	1226 words	Read a sample
There once was a Dragon who could not dream... Learn what happens when a Dragon cannot fly and what happens when she comes to the aid of a Phoenix...
Merlin's Quest Part Two:	by Suzanne Montpetit Mar. 05, 2009	Free!	5271 words	Read a sample
Can you heal one's soul and continue to avoid the darkness that surrounds you? Can you live without body and mind and still exist on a certain level of consciousness? What is like to be whole and not full of holes that fill ones mind with eclectic garbage. I am serenity and I am here to help, watch me evaporate

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