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The Fight on the Albert/Dean	by screenwriter May. 06, 2008	$1.49	7102 words	Sample 10%
Based on a true story, this is the incredible telling of an event that took place in the treacherous waters off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The men who fish these seas frequently get a good look at death. When they do, they quite often get a good look at themselves as well. This story will take you into the heart of a struggle as old as man himself.
Good Morning, Friend Moon	by Aaron Walker May. 11, 2008	$3.99	477 words	Sample 60%
The Sun rises one morning to see a surprising sight, his good friend Moon is almost falling asleep in the morning sky! A light-hearted and whimsical story of friendship for story time with young or early readers. One of the first of its kind illustrated children's e-books for e-reading devices.
The Han Shan Poems	by Norton Hodges May. 15, 2008	Free!	1082 words	Read a sample
Han Shan ('Cold Mountain') is a figure associated with a collection of poems of the Tang dynasty in the Taoist/Zen tradition.
Delayed Reaction	by seanmh May. 16, 2008	$5.00	6110 words	Sample 50%
Delayed Reaction is a collection of original poetry and prose ranging from free verse, playful lyricism to political commentary and personal essays. The pieces in this book were primarily written over a one-year span between 2003 and 2004, which Sean likes to refer to as his "This Time I Really Mean It" period.
An Unlikely Hero	by Duodora May. 18, 2008	You set the price!	8356 words	Sample 60%
All Milton wanted to do was play pinochle. He was, after all, the best. Milton thought his life was complete, but that was before two aliens popped in to destroy his ego, a talking squirrel taught him the way of the universe, and a Malfrian swept him off to another planet--to a destiny even greater than pinochle. A short story.
Emma	by Cara Ellison May. 30, 2008	$0.99	3279 words	Sample 5%
Short story. A mysterious young woman and a jaded photographer meet one morning in New Orleans.
The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out	by Edward C. Patterson May. 30, 2008	$0.99	21419 words	Sample 10%
A collection of seven poetry books (180 poems), The Closet Clandestine: a queer steps out, tracks a gay man's sensitivities to the strange world encountered both in and out of the real and poetic closet. Sensitive and bold, and sometimes shocking and, in all cases, lyrical, this is a journey from shy emergence to bold self-confidence.
Come, Wewoka & Diary of Medicine Flower	by Edward C. Patterson May. 30, 2008	$0.99	11161 words	Sample 10%
The Trail of Tears left a deep mark on the Cherokee nation, a mark that still ripples through the descendants of that culture. It should also leave an indelible mark on the current conscience. Come, Wewoka - Poems on the Trail of Tears is a collection of heartfelt reflections on Cherokee culture during those days and after. Diary of Medicine Flower - Cherokee Aphorisms re modern Cherokee thoughts
A Month of Girls	by JohnSkaife May. 31, 2008	$2.99	9007 words	Sample 20%
A phantasmagoria! Who knows what to expect? And you, you don't even know what you want! Well, let me tell you here now - THIS is what you need. Forty years in the making and three months in the composition - it's more girls than promised! (40 by my reckoning.)
Kill Him Sweetly	by Ann Morven Jun. 29, 2008	$0.99	3957 words	Sample 30%
Christmas ain't happy when you're next target of an unknown killer. This award winning short-story of 3240 words is by the whodunit diva Ann Morven.
Born-again Bandit	by Bryce McBryce Jun. 29, 2008	$0.99	4202 words	Sample 20%
Hilarious! On the eve of World War 2, the British Raj encounters a child more troublesome than militant Japan. A short-story of 3750 words by Bryce McBryce.
Comfort Zone Poetry	by hlaxner Jul. 25, 2008	Free!	540 words	Read a sample
A collection of poems that tap into some of life's trying times and reveals one way to look at things.
Brat Overboard	by Bryce McBryce Aug. 07, 2008	$0.99	2958 words	Sample 25%
Laugh! At the eve of World War 2 a child on a troopship is a bigger worry than the enemy. This episode of 2550 words by Bryce McBryce introduces Charlie to a pompous English colonel.
Wrong Number	by suspense Aug. 16, 2008	You set the price!	1986 words	Sample 60%
A single woman one day picks up the phone. The man on the other end asks for someone who doesn't live there. It is a wrong number. The man proceeds to call back several times and through these phone calls, they establish a repore. They attempt to meet but always miss each others calls. So one day the man makes a bold move...
Bleach\|Blackout	by David S. Grant Aug. 26, 2008	Free!	2706 words	Read a sample
Fans of fluffy romance novels and that all-too-familiar, over-hyped, edge-of-the-seat crap should steer clear. This is life at its most jaded. Offense Mechanisms is proud to present Bleach \| Blackout by David S. Grant, two novels about drugs, sex, revenge, the corporate crunch, and the inevitable unpleasantness of life and death.
The Rhythm Under the Skin	by Avery Gase Oct. 05, 2008	You set the price!	339 words	Sample 100%
A man's best comfort and worst fear as one.
Sistienn	by Wendy Brumback Oct. 10, 2008	$0.99	3054 words	Sample 25%
The dark love of a vampire can be exciting - or deadly. Sistienn is a vampire of the worse kind, she enjoys her kills. But, when handsome Alex enters the scene her only thoughts are for him, to control him as an immortal, her lover and slave, forever.
Hitler Alive?	by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 10, 2008	$1.00	23238 words	Sample 50%
Adolf Hitler alive? A wannabe "dream team" of lawyers eagerly interviews their hoped for ticket to fame, an elderly man who may--or may not--be the hated Nazi Fuhrer. An edgy comedy, full of surprises. "Funny and touching...Eli Wallach."
The Last Season	by Richard Trevae Oct. 14, 2008	$2.99	1453 words	Sample 5%
A life time of hunting whitetail deer fails to reveal the subtle joy and appreciation available to, but overlooked by, many hunters. This piece, of less than 1500 words, tells a story of a hunter's journey to that place where it all makes sense. The vivid imagery of the forest contributes to the sensory awareness of his experiences.
The Quilt	by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008	You set the price!	1305 words	Sample 25%
A story of love lost and the souls way of holding on. When we have no choice in the matters of the heart we find ourselves picking something up in hope that things will change. That we can change the future, uncontroled by the bad moments of our past.
Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors	by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008	$1.95	8256 words	Sample 25%
Dark eerie poetry that will haunt your dreams. Each poem describes a haunting image that will invade your nightmares and leave you begging for the light. So hear the whispers and feel the nightmares
... or so the story goes.	by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008	$0.50	2575 words	Sample 40%
Story set in Eastern Tennessee. Carefully researched for accuracy. A young man leaves to fight the Civil War on Oct.31,1861, but comes upon a town fated to relive that date in 1812.
Wishful Thinking	by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 17, 2008	$0.50	1895 words	Sample 50%
March 18, 2003. While President Bush sits in the Oval Office enjoying The Three Stooges on TV, the ghost of former President Richard Nixon arrives and tries to persuade him not to invade Iraq.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part One	by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008	Free!	6832 words	Read a sample
Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age. (pts. 1-7) http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3664
Joanie Adventure Travels the World: Picking Out Puppies!	by Colleen Dougherty Nov. 16, 2008	$3.99	14469 words	Sample 50%
This first book in the Joanie Adventure series takes you along with Joanie as she adopts two puppies, learns she will soon get to travel the world with her family, a tutor (whatever that means!)and her brand new puppies. With two puppies along for the ride, trouble can't be far behind!
To Sweeten Boredom	by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008	$4.95	23514 words	Sample 15%
Crisp, enthralling, and well written short stories to lighten your leisure hours or shorten a long journey.
Letters In June	by Michael Scott Nov. 21, 2008	$1.99	17332 words	Sample 35%
Sex, death, and psychosis - never a good mixture. Read a series of disturbingly detailed letters between two young killers in love as they revel in their blood soaked lust. A match made in Hell? They booked the honeymoon suite. Strong sexual and violent content.
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues	by Tamesha S. Hawkins Nov. 21, 2008	$15.00	7926 words	Sample 50%
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues is a smorgasbord of emotions that are sautéed in wordplay. The course begins with cocktails of exploration leading to desserts of revelations, revealing many journeys in womanhood. When stepping inside these pages, select from a menu of moments to entice the mental palette. You won’t be satisfied unless every moment is sopped up like gravy to a biscuit.
Advancement	by Michael Scott Nov. 22, 2008	$0.99	2339 words	Sample 25%
Another day in Hell
The Second Series	by JohnSkaife Nov. 27, 2008	$5.00	13772 words	Sample 20%
This is John's mother speaking. John has trouble writing ads, so he asked me to do it for him. This is fifty short items. Some are good, some are bad. Some have too much sex and violence; I'm not to blame. As I said to his father one lovely spring day years ago (as he was putting on his double-breaster), "Well, don't look at me; I'm not the one who refused to buy him that toy pistol."
Kept (Blood Lust, novella 1)	by Zoe Winters Dec. 01, 2008	$0.99	21745 words	Sample 50%
Greta is a werecat whose tribe plans to sacrifice her during the next full moon. Her only hope for survival is Dayne, a sorcerer who once massacred most of the tribe. What’s that thing they say about the enemy of your enemy?
From The Heart, A Life In Poetry	by Jerry Humphrey Dec. 01, 2008	$3.99	15275 words	Sample 45%
This is a collection of poems on many different subjects. They convey my feelings on many different things form serious to humerous
Song For A Friend	by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008	Free!	97 words	Read a sample
This is a very short poem, so I feel any lengthy description would really be counter productive. I wrote it for a friend, not myself, but I have found that it has the propensity to make me feel better as well. I hope it can brighten your day.
The Rainbow	by Lucia Daramus Dec. 11, 2008	$3.00	0 words
The Maize’s Hair Little Girl Once upon a time, when the pies baked on the trees and the sweets flew at the windows of girls and boys, in a miserly cottage, on the peak of an old hill with red boots, lived an old woman together with an old man. They were so old that the sun and the moon did not know exactly how old are they. ..............................................
Bless The Vampires	by Frank F. Atanacio Dec. 11, 2008	$3.95	9500 words	Sample 35%
" Bless The Vampires, " She whispered with a tone so soft, Confused, he dropped her, fled into the dark night, because her blessings were filled with fright.
Heart Spell	by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008	Free!	6090 words	Read a sample
Light a candle, cast a spell... Presley isn't about to give up small town living, not even for love. Kinkaid is an immortal used to getting what he wants, and he's grown tired of waiting for his beautiful, stubborn Presley to accept tradition and take her place at his side. He's cooked up an ingenious plan to unite them once and for all. Contains adult content. For readers 18+ only!
Allison's Christmas Present	by Denis Plew Dec. 14, 2008	$2.00	4950 words	Sample 35%
Two days before Christmas, Allison, a small eight year old girl, was out ice skating on her homemade ice rink in her back yard. She was practicing backward turns when she fell hard on the ice. Her mother found her unconscious on the ice. But Allison found herself cold and frightened near the north pole. She was worried about how she was going to make it back home for Christmas.
The Shed	by Kasey Sailer Dec. 19, 2008	$0.99	4503 words	Sample 55%
A wife decides to find out what is in her husband's shed at all costs.
The Oak Tree	by Wendy Brumback Dec. 21, 2008	You set the price!	94 words	Sample 25%
A poem about life.
A Night in Paradise (A Lesbian Erotic Short Story)	by Stephanie Rose Heat Dec. 26, 2008	$1.99	11399 words	Sample 50%
Portia, an African-American beauty, longs to attend The Paradise, a legendary swinger's club in Miami, Florida. She soon meets Antonin, an African-American/Italian attorney, who introduces her to Amaya, a sexy Latin beauty. Portia and Amaya are instantly attracted to each other, and discover that they both wish to partake in the pleasures of The Paradise. Find out what happens when these two lesbian beauties spend A Night in Paradise!
Unforgiven Pleasure	by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008	Free!	5144 words	Read a sample
Lara is a shapeshifter. Draken is a Sentinel. He represents everything she fears. Can a soulless creature find his lifemate? Can betrayal lead to a path of passion? In the war between the Sentinels and the night creatures, the unforgiven pleasure will start with a kiss.
The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas	by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009	Free!	2444 words	Read a sample
I have uploaded the first 13 pages - however the book is written and more will be uploaded shortly - It Christmas and those cheery Abbey mice are again having fun and excitement - All the fun and excitement of Christmas are here in this Abbey Mice Story. One of a series. All the favourites Sesame, Hilary and Robert and a few new friends are here to make this an enchanting tale.
Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix	by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009	Free!	6651 words	Read a sample
Helpful pronunciation guide to those tricky Celtic names. A brief glossary of some of those dark age places, people and terms. Free for the taking!
The secret of the president / Le secret du président	by Patrick Huet Jan. 10, 2009	Free!	1921 words	Read a sample
It is a tale for young children. The president of a country called Kermayan has a secret. As a president he has the right to do every thing he wants. Except one ! Because it is not allowed even to the strongest president to do that. But what it is ? What is that secret ?
The End of Terrorism	by Rakesh Sethi Jan. 11, 2009	$11.95	12297 words	Sample 10%
In the frenzy of general elections, candidates were busy vying for media attention. The outcome had been ever so slightly manipulated by a sinister foreign hand. A calculated plan had been carried out,by a group, so bent to destroy the will of the people. Several forces, both from living and dead resonate and lead to uncovering of world's first bloodless plot.
The Resurrection Of King Tutankhamun	by David Morvolo Jan. 16, 2009	$1.00	2495 words	Sample 50%
Susana a young Archeologist, stumbled on ancient historical artifacts during her school field trip. She used an amulet given by her father to accidently resurrect King Tut from his eternal slumber. King Tut tells her about his unfinished business and he wants Susana to help him. Susana's father who is an Archeologist currently working in Egypt helps the royals solve an ancient mystery. All of author's proceeds will be donated to Egyptian Museum of San Jose.
The Rainbow Troll	by Denis Plew Jan. 17, 2009	$3.00	11667 words	Sample 40%
Johan, the rainbow troll, is an exception to normal Norwegian trolls. He loves sunlight and making people happy by producing beautiful rainbows. He has a problem. There are no peole high in the mountains where he lives. So he leaves his home in search of people. This is his story. The book can be used with the study of rainbows or trolls. Targeted for 8 to 10 year olds.
The Little Book of Horror Poems	by Gregory D. Welch Jan. 17, 2009	You set the price!	3042 words	Sample 25%
In the Little Book of Horror Poems, the nightmare emotion of Horror is the star crossed lover to the thing of ancient beauty---Poetry. And why not? They two were meant to be one, as lady Poetry is a woman of emotions, hungers, lustings, cravings, fears and love. Horror is her suitor, a thing of animal giving and animal taking. He come sin the dark and lonely hour. The time of our greatest needs...
Selling to a Minor	by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009	You set the price!	587 words	Sample 25%
Selling to a minor - illegal right? In this story we expolre the veiw point of the cashier. What is it like to play the part of the law and keep those underage from buying? How fair is it? And how hard it really is.
He was All I could Think About	by Wendy Brumback Jan. 17, 2009	You set the price!	243 words	Sample 50%
Short story about the love a mother has for her child

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