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The Friendship Journey by The Friendship Journey by afanche Jun. 13, 2010 $0.99 949 words Sample 10%
The Friendship Journey is a story written by 10-year-old writer Qianfan Song. The story is about a girl called Mary Kate looking for her kidnapped friend, Shannon. With the help of a fairy, Charlotte, and hard working, Mary finally rescued Shannon, and also made friend with the kidnapper, dragon Theodore. The story was mainly written for children age between 5 years to 14 years old.
BEWARE THE DEAD MAN by BEWARE THE DEAD MAN by dks Jan. 06, 2010 $5.00 21232 words Sample 30%
A SPY STORY SET AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN RUSSIA AND GEORGIA
Insect Effect & Parallels by Insect Effect & Parallels by doomedmuse Jul. 29, 2010 $0.99 2962 words Sample 20%
Two literary short stories by AnneMarie Buhl "Insect Effect"- The surreal story of three friends caught in a dark web of their own making. "Parallels"- Like train tracks merging in the distance, the lives of two people touch the same lake at different times. And as they stand on the shore, each must reach a place of acceptance as their lives are forever changed.
Conversations with the Dead by Conversations with the Dead by doomedmuse Jul. 29, 2010 $0.99 4064 words Sample 20%
Abused and conflicted, teen-aged Lizzie tries to walk away from both heroin and Griffin, her ex-boyfriend. But he stalks her nightly, and, as they head for a violent final confrontation, Lizzie learns the terrible price of her freedom. A short story by AnneMarie Buhl.
Music in the City by Music in the City by doomedmuse Jul. 29, 2010 $0.99 7486 words Sample 20%
Lana, a violinist, moves from her small town to the big city, hoping she'll find the adventure and excitement she craves. But life there is a far cry from what she imagined and the insecure Lana has difficulty fitting in. When she meets a beautiful girl and starts to question everything about herself, Lana realizes she must let go of her past if she wants to embrace the change she needs.
DOOMWATCH S4E01 THE PLASTIC RAIN by DOOMWATCH S4E01 THE PLASTIC RAIN by doomwatch Jul. 14, 2010 Free! 17337 words Read a sample
A Brand new fan fiction continuation of the original BBCtv series Doomwatch that ran for three series. More info at www.doomwatch.org A horrific crash on a London underground train, begins a new part in Adam Quists life. The son of the former head of Doomwatch (Department for the Observation and Measurement of Scientific Work.
DOOMWATCH S4E13 CRACKED by DOOMWATCH S4E13 CRACKED by doomwatch Jul. 14, 2010 Free! 4344 words Read a sample
The M4 cracks open during a busy gridlock. Gases emerge and Doomwatch is called into investigate. As they do they discover a connection to a secret facility in Leeds where gases from beneath the Earth are being mined… Written by GRANT FOXON
DOOMWATCH S4E02 BLOODLUST by DOOMWATCH S4E02 BLOODLUST by doomwatch Jul. 15, 2010 Free! 1764 words Read a sample
An apparent outbreak of vampirism in a quite rural village in England means that Paul Grover takes annual leave to investigate. The case seems simple a crazed killer but closer investigation leads Paul to discover that this simple case of a crazed would be vampire is in fact the tip of an iceberg concerning disaffected youth and the limits they will go to just to feel alive… BY GRANT FOXON
DOOMWATCH S4E03 ORME by DOOMWATCH S4E03 ORME by doomwatch Jul. 15, 2010 Free! 2315 words Read a sample
Doomwatch has been assigned to assist safety checks on an oilrig in the North Sea. Preliminary reports are fine until a death happens. The workers are convinced that there is some form of sea creature that attacks the rig. Various members of staff have heard the creature. Another attack follows and Both Adam Quist and Paul Grover hear the monster. Or do they?
DOOMWATCH S4E04 WEDNESDAY'S CHILD by DOOMWATCH S4E04 WEDNESDAY'S CHILD by doomwatch Jul. 15, 2010 Free! 2563 words Read a sample
Miranda is investigating autism and if it is growing in the UK among new born and young children. She meets a case study, a young mother living on a kitchen sink estate and she learns that there are many stereotypes and misnomers amongst children suffering the condition.
DOOMWATCH S4E05 THE DAY THE BOMB FINALLY EXPLODED by DOOMWATCH S4E05 THE DAY THE BOMB FINALLY EXPLODED by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 2157 words Read a sample
All over the UK the middle class begin to revolt. In some cases working class people are murdered by them. The middle class believe they have been downtrodden long enough. Doomwatch speaks with a spokesperson for them, a Dr Matthew Spencer and they quiz him. Adam realises that they must listen and negotiate else things will get worse.
DOOMWATCH S4E06 MDK by DOOMWATCH S4E06 MDK by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 1956 words Read a sample
In South Korea children are dying through playing so much computer games that they stop bothering to eat or sleep. The U.S asks Britain for Doomwatch to investigate this international issue. Initially, sceptical Adam realises they can be addictive. Kate discovers she is pregnant and unbeknown to Adam L.C.F members are watching his house.
DOOMWATCH S4E09 VERMIN by DOOMWATCH S4E09 VERMIN by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 663 words Read a sample
Children in various nurseries over London all become ill. All have similar symptoms. All suffer Avian Flu. How is the virus being transmitted and why is it effected some children and not others? Adam realises it’s the seagulls on the playground. Investigation at a near by rubbish tip shows that the virus is very much active there. Written by LOUISE TAYLOR
DOOMWATCH S4E10 POWERLINES by DOOMWATCH S4E10 POWERLINES by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 3071 words Read a sample
A little boy dies of cancer and lives in a house near a pylon. Could the cancer have been generated by the pylon… Written by GRANT FOXON
DOOMWATCH S4E07 IT TAKES TWO by DOOMWATCH S4E07 IT TAKES TWO by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 2766 words Read a sample
A new condom called Synthlite is being tested in Scotland. However, after a young man is castrated seemingly by the product, Doomwatch step in. They examine the condoms and find its composition unusual and alarming. Miranda and Paul meet with Mr Lartner head of the company and find themselves unable to not like him. Written by GRANT FOXON
DOOMWATCH S4E08 FACTION 9 by DOOMWATCH S4E08 FACTION 9 by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 1417 words Read a sample
Doctor Faye Chantry, a former member of the original Doomwatch team, receives a visit from Paul Grover at her home. He takes a Dictaphone back to Doomwatch and discovers the details of an old Doomwatch case file called Faction 9 involving Hepatitis A being discovered in Shropshire’s water supply.
DOOMWATCH S4E11 THE DEATH OF GENERATION Y by DOOMWATCH S4E11 THE DEATH OF GENERATION Y by doomwatch Jul. 16, 2010 Free! 4558 words Read a sample
An outbreak of legionnaires disease in a retirement home leads Ridge to go undercover to locate the source in which he comes too close to his own mortality…
STRAWBERRY FLAVOURED DEATH by STRAWBERRY FLAVOURED DEATH by doomwatch Jul. 17, 2010 You set the price! 9736 words Sample 5%
A new Strawberry Flavoured mouthwash causes a stir on the Wirral. Sales are through the roof but people are strangely falling ill. Scott Black from Dangerwatch investigates... Written by Scott Burditt
An Unlikely Hero by 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.
A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF SAINT AUGUSTINE by A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF SAINT AUGUSTINE by farlian May. 01, 2010 Free! 278 words Read a sample
A great poem from the life of St. Augustine.
Comfort Zone Poetry by 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.
A Month of Girls by 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.)
The Second Series by 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."
The Butterfly Princess by The Butterfly Princess by KellysBooks Oct. 14, 2009 $2.00 474 words Sample 30%
This childrens book is about a young brother and sister who go on a treasure hunt. The treasure hunt leads the siblings on a wonderful adventure with a beautiful butterfly.
Loser Friendly by Loser Friendly by newpulp Jun. 14, 2010 $1.99 20215 words Sample 50%
People lose things. People lose people. In Miami, Florida, I return what is lost. When getting the police involved will only make a situation worse, I’m the guy you call. When odds are stacked against you and you can’t trust your friends, I’m your guy.
Jake Cassidy: Loser Friendly by Jake Cassidy: Loser Friendly by newpulp Jun. 14, 2010 $1.99 20215 words Sample 50%
People lose things. People lose people. In Miami, Florida, I return what is lost. When getting the police involved will only make a situation worse, I’m the guy you call. When odds are stacked against you and you can’t trust your friends, I’m your guy.
Where The Witches Dwell by Where The Witches Dwell by paganpoet Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 86 words Read a sample
A short poem about Witches
Goddess of Tyme by Goddess of Tyme by paganpoet Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 66 words Read a sample
a short poem about Goddess
Dreams by Dreams by paganpoet Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 92 words Read a sample
a short poem about dreams
A Kingdom Inside Green Eyes by A Kingdom Inside Green Eyes by paganpoet Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 113 words Read a sample
a short poem about a witch
Sweet Night Musick by Sweet Night Musick by paganpoet Jan. 19, 2009 Free! 65 words Read a sample
a short poem..
Again by Again by paganpoet Jun. 14, 2009 Free! 36 words Read a sample
just 6 lines of my truth..
The Parlor Vent Or Things The Cat Once Heard Whilst Stalking The Stairs by The Parlor Vent Or Things The Cat Once Heard Whilst Stalking The Stairs by paganpoet Oct. 04, 2009 Free! 177 words Read a sample
things a cat once heard..
Rip Cord by Rip Cord by PhazeBooks Nov. 29, 2009 $1.99 12993 words Sample 5%
Gil Davis hated high school. Ever the geek, he has no intention of attending his 10th year class reunion. The last thing he wants is to relive the taunting and teasing he received during his teenage years. However, there is one thing he missed from high school: the star Varsity football player. The one he had a crush on since the first day he laid his eyes on him.
Strong, Silent Type by Strong, Silent Type by PhazeBooks Nov. 29, 2009 $1.99 12142 words Sample 5%
Aspiring writer Tabitha Lawford and her emerald-eyed muse have a falling out, right when she thinks their relationship couldn't be better or more passionate. All attempts to woo him back fail and, as a last resort, Tabi signs them both up for a weekend of couple's therapy -- at a writer's retreat held at a remote mountain lodge.
A Magical Story by A Magical Story by PhazeBooks Dec. 16, 2009 $1.99 15600 words Sample 5%
As an indentured slave to the worst magician in the land, Hawk hates his life. When he suddenly finds himself matched in a duel with the one of the most famous wizards in Aurora, Hawk is in way over his head.
A Certain Way by A Certain Way by PhazeBooks Jan. 12, 2010 $1.99 7573 words Sample 5%
Laura has been living her life a certain -- her husband's way. When she discovers the truth of her husband's controlling ways and infidelity, she looks for a friend's guidance. Daniel, her best friend of ten years, provides a shoulder to cry on, and so much much more, helping Laura find her own way in life.
Anything But Anderson's by Anything But Anderson's by PhazeBooks Jan. 27, 2010 $1.99 6767 words Sample 5%
Fairy Tales with an Adult Attitude! The Gilded Girdle and Three Wishes will satisfy adult tastes in naughty fairy tales!
Apache Eyes by Apache Eyes by PhazeBooks Feb. 03, 2010 $2.99 20534 words Sample 5%
Jenny Braden weaves her tale of loss and love that proves nothing can stop the course of true love - not cultural differences, not a cavalry, not even a canyon possessed by the devil. When Jenny falls under the spell of Miakoda, the daughter of the legendary Apache chief Cohise, she is forever lost in the power of Miakoda's Apache eyes.
At The Edge by At The Edge by PhazeBooks Feb. 04, 2010 $1.99 9571 words Sample 5%
Valentine's Day. A day for lovers. A day for romance. A day for fantasies. Michael loves Todd, but their relationship has been rocky. Taking a break from each other, Michael goes to New York with friends. But on Valentine's night, Michael learns the pleasure of living out a long secreted fantasy he'd only dreamed about, along with helping Todd fulfill his own hidden fantasy.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Baby It's Cold Outside by PhazeBooks Feb. 04, 2010 $1.99 12565 words Sample 5%
Self-professed winter virgin and Los Angeles transplant Miranda Todd faces the excitement of both her first snowstorm and the unexpected arrival of one of her favorite customers from her small town diner, handsome Caden Doyle, on her doorstep. A fireplace, delicious food, and clever conversation turn into something more much when Miranda and Caden decide to explore their mutual attraction.
Blue Willows by Blue Willows by PhazeBooks Feb. 06, 2010 $1.99 8847 words Sample 5%
Sometimes the best sex happens in the strangest of places. For nanve musician Brent Dunne and brooding, handsome man-of-mystery Joe Legere, that place is a men's retreat in the Adirondacks designed to help the tougher sex get in touch with the beauty of being male. Great sex soon evolves into something far deeper - a love blessed by a mysterious supernatural presence.
Bedtime Fantasies by Bedtime Fantasies by PhazeBooks Feb. 06, 2010 $2.99 19999 words Sample 5%
Why snuggle up beside the fire, when you can warm up to this fantastic trio of bedtime stories? Join three sensual heroines in a quest to live erotically ever after!
Life Without Raine by Life Without Raine by PhazeBooks Mar. 02, 2010 $2.99 20340 words Sample 5%
Revised edition Raine Sinclair can't believe she's inherited a castle. She's an American, after all, and has no need for an ancient pile of crumbling stone. After six months of communication with the English barrister handling the estate, she receives a mysterious note telling her she must come to England before the next full moon to claim her inheritance. Michael Connors is NOT what she picture
Ain’t Nothin' Like Succubus Lovin' by Ain’t Nothin' Like Succubus Lovin' by PhazeBooks Apr. 10, 2010 $1.99 8462 words Sample 5%
Finding a date was never more hellish. When Jordan Hudson borrowed his friend's "A Dummy's Guide to Demon Summoning" and called up a succubus, he found that making love to a minion of Hell proved to be more than a one night stand.
Sexual Healing: Too Shy by Sexual Healing: Too Shy by PhazeBooks May. 05, 2010 $1.99 7899 words Sample 5%
Despite being married for several years, and loving her husband with all her heart, Sophia is looking for something more--the Big O. But her deep-seated shyness has made that search all but impossible. Can Dr. Marianne Haley show the inhibited Sophia the way to bliss? Can she guide Sophia to take what she needs, to both her and her husband's pleasure?
Binary Stars Vol. 3: Willing / Able by Binary Stars Vol. 3: Willing / Able by PhazeBooks May. 05, 2010 $3.99 22347 words Sample 5%
Colt Willing never expected to be a key player in a drug-running operation. Before he can get out, he's determined to release the hold the organization has on Jonathan, the man he's grown to love. Detective D.J. Able is determined to bring Caprice to his knees. Backed by his partner, Bryan Stokes, Able and his team are out for justice, and retribution for the loss of one of their own.
Binary Stars Vol. 4: Performance Review / Spank by Binary Stars Vol. 4: Performance Review / Spank by PhazeBooks May. 16, 2010 $1.99 9268 words Sample 5%
Performance Review: Mark goes to work for a friend, a mistake. He’s given an ultimatum that is doomed to fail. After the performance review, he catches the owner’s wife having sex with the shop foreman. Spank: Take a letter, Maria... office gossips make much of the frequency with which their company's vice-president calls lovely Maria into private conferences. If they only knew what goes on..
Embrace the Moment by Embrace the Moment by PhazeBooks Jun. 30, 2010 $3.99 23191 words Sample 5%
Naval Aviator Lark Maddox works for the United States Coast Guard. Honor and Integrity are the morals she lives by, yet her heart has been stolen by one under her command. Master Chief Survival Tech Acer Davidson doesn't believe in love or marriage and has forsworn making any permanent ties. When tragedy occurs, will he seize the opportunity of a lifetime?
NO SECOND CHANCE by NO SECOND CHANCE by rufuskirk Mar. 26, 2010 $1.55 1682 words Sample 50%
A tale from the “BOOK OF LONESOME MONSTERS” The demon shyness claims many victims and if only he could be overcome. Let your mind imagine the happy ending to these brief encounters,. If tongues were freed, if fears were cast aside how different the outcome - if only…