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Auralet by Daphne Hyppolite Auralet by Daphne Hyppolite May 17, 2012 1647 words Read a sample
Mark Gonzales isnt your average Joe;his wit and desire for engraved currency is what sets him apart from society,or so he thinks. During his usual delivery route, he comes across a package to Auralet city, where he discovers an unusual town with identical houses only to be disfigured by his presence. The package gives him access to the mysterious home and a magical entity he must learn to control.
Simba by Sassha Gonzalez Simba by Sassha Gonzalez May 16, 2012 3758 words Read a sample
At the end of his life, a dog describes changes he can't control or understand. A girl's tribute to her best friend.
Camp Clearwater by Rising Authors Camp Clearwater by Rising Authors May 15, 2012 43931 words Read a sample
It was just a camp...until the day nine mix-matched kids arrive at Camp Clearwater. Their dysfunctions take them into the woods in a twisted game of wilderness therapy, but the game quickly ends when even the counselor gets lost. Will it be too late before they learn to work together? Will...they...cope?
The Rebellious Fingers by A. J. Barry The Rebellious Fingers by A. J. Barry May 14, 2012 699 words Read a sample
What if you couldn't stay focused on your work?
Honeysuckle Ball by Ipam Honeysuckle Ball by Ipam May 14, 2012 43157 words Read a sample
Teen action/love....Every year Apprenticeship at Metro City Birmingham invites 16 years old to compete for one job to better their family's lifestyle from rough farmland to luxury city living... However, South Beach girls never come back from competition and Tulu learns why.
Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione Salem's Sight by Lyn Stanzione May 12, 2012 47190 words Read a sample
16 yr. old Salem Cabot blames herself for her father’s death. And her mother for everything else. Salem struggles against the knowledge that she's become psychic since the accident that killed her father. At first her visions are a mere annoyance, but when she sees her mother fall victim to a gunman, Salem must fight to harness the ability she fears. Will she save her mother? Or run out of time?
Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon Grandpa's Hot Sauce by Stephen Brandon May 12, 2012 1250 words Read a sample
A short story about what to do when a shortage is looming.
Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith Coffee Sir? by Stephen Jennison-Smith May 12, 2012 440 words Read a sample
Arthur has a cup of coffee and Sid hassles him.
Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold Words Kill Me by Francis Murgold May 12, 2012 14460 words Read a sample
What is Life without Voice?
A History Renewed: The Mercer Legacy Book 2 by Leslie Deaton A History Renewed: The Mercer Legacy Book 2 by Leslie Deaton May 10, 2012 5495 words Read a sample
SNEAK PEEK 3 Chapters! Lyla Mercer is back, and this time she not only has to face the consequences of her actions the night of the battle, but she must learn to do it alone. A History Renewed (the sequel to A Marked Past) is being released in June 2012
Custody of the Chain by A. J. Barry Custody of the Chain by A. J. Barry May 10, 2012 1070 words Read a sample
What if you received a gift that carried a curse?
Just Another Day by A. J. Barry Just Another Day by A. J. Barry May 10, 2012 360 words Read a sample
What if you kept forgetting your priorities?
The Academy by Cheryl Corbin The Academy by Cheryl Corbin May 10, 2012 2437 words Read a sample
On the overcrowded planet of Ordilor, Cashin dreams of leaving for the Academy to have a future, but his parents have a different future planned for him, one that he never expected.
TJ Thirteen - Episode 4 by Goran Zidar TJ Thirteen - Episode 4 by Goran Zidar May 10, 2012 2395 words Read a sample
Tamara Jackson is a normal teenage girl. She has an normal life, is faced with the typical challenges, and deals with everyday problems. That was all about to change. Her best friend goes missing, and TJ is called upon to try and find her.
Il cimitero di Beech Grove by Daniele Fantini Il cimitero di Beech Grove by Daniele Fantini May 09, 2012 29900 words Read a sample
Buck Jones è un assassino professionista che si è sempre mosso nell'ombra tra omicidi commissionati. L'ultima vittima è un miliardario di Knoxville, nel Tennessee: l'ultima perché Buck è deciso a cambiare vita proprio col denaro ricavato da quell'assassinio. Ma quando arriva in un piccolo cimitero di campagna per seppellire il cadavere, si ritrova faccia a faccia con una comunità di spettri.
Mirrored by Margot Lite-Lecture Mirrored by Margot Lite-Lecture May 09, 2012 10898 words Read a sample
Dazille hates mirrors or any reflective surface. Because what she sees in them isn't her reflection. It's something else, something dangerous. And it just took possession of her.
Thorn In A Mother's Rose by Sharonna  Johnson Thorn In A Mother's Rose by Sharonna Johnson May 08, 2012 8776 words Read a sample
"Letting go is one way of saying I love you."~Unknown. For Alina Kobori, it was the only way.
Rise of the Red Dragon by Martin Rouillard Rise of the Red Dragon by Martin Rouillard May 08, 2012 97109 words Read a sample
When Samuel Osmond sees two pairs of mysterious dice in a store for role-playing games, he thinks they’d be fun to show off at a cosplay event. He buys the white pair, leaving their black companions in the case. But when he casts the dice in his room that evening, he suddenly finds himself transported to a strange landscape, surrounded by scarred men in leather armor.
Sora's Quest (Cat's Eye #1) by T. L. Shreffler Sora's Quest (Cat's Eye #1) by T. L. Shreffler May 07, 2012 84149 words Read a sample
Sora planned on running away from her wedding, but she never expected to be kidnapped! Dumped into a world of magical races, arcane jewelry and forgotten lore, she finds herself at the mercy of a dangerous assassin, haunted by an even darker past, and her Cat's Eye necklace is the only thing that can save his life.
My favorite sin: Alternate Version 1 by Mirvan Ereon My favorite sin: Alternate Version 1 by Mirvan Ereon May 07, 2012 1167 words Read a sample
for Sandalphon The first kiss is always the sweetest. And the most sinful? In case you are wondering who is that yummy guy in the photo, that is MEEEEE! =P yes, it's unbelievable but a young gay Filipino writer as sexy as that really exists =P
Sphereshifters: Aleph (Story Arcs 1, 2) by Joshua Lemay Sphereshifters: Aleph (Story Arcs 1, 2) by Joshua Lemay May 07, 2012 19403 words Sample 100%
Story Arc - 1 His sister's kidnapper should've been easy to deal with. A sphereshift there, another one here, and Rei would be as good as saved. Except Lancer's never been able to perform a sphereshift correctly, regardless of the instruction he's received in his village's school. How is he supposed to deal with a man who's spent years perfecting his own special type of sphereshifting? [And more]
Jack City by Robert J Dornan Jack City by Robert J Dornan May 07, 2012 71730 words Read a sample
During the infamous Week of Disasters, the citizens of the tiny town of Jack City were subject to a rain of fire, hurricane winds, hail the size of softballs and an invasion of army personnel. Six months later, the size of the town doubled with strangers from all over the world. Who were these people and what were they doing in Jack City?
Terror in the Alley by Laura Marshall Terror in the Alley by Laura Marshall May 07, 2012 1325 words Read a sample
Do you know what a terrifying experience is? I bet you don’t and Terror in the Alley isn’t what you’d expect.This laugh out load story about the terrifying and traumatic experiences at a bowling alley will have you laughing in the ball return.
The Race (A Gladius Adventure Series - Short Story) by J. A. Paul The Race (A Gladius Adventure Series - Short Story) by J. A. Paul May 07, 2012 6426 words Read a sample
This is a short story featuring the main character, Gladius Oldmont, from the Gladius Adventure Series. Gladius competes in the annual Bartlett Trial Preliminaries, but before the race begins, Gladius learns the truth behind the mystery of a community death. Could this new discovery unexpectedly change the outcome of the race? The only way to find out is to run The Race. Approx. 6300 words.
Приключения Неки Кр, Алё и Тупо by Andrey Nuzhdin Приключения Неки Кр, Алё и Тупо by Andrey Nuzhdin May 04, 2012 12386 words Read a sample
Предлагаем вам отправиться на удивительные приключения с главным героем книги, Неким Кроликом (Неки Кр), из подушки которого пропало волшебное перо. Светлая добрая сказка которая порадует детей и взрослых.
Adventures of Tain Bb, Hello? And Dumb by Andrey Nuzhdin Adventures of Tain Bb, Hello? And Dumb by Andrey Nuzhdin May 04, 2012 14636 words Read a sample
In this book we meet Certain Rabbit(Tain Bb),and set of with him for a wonderful adventure in search of a magical feather which has gone missing. A light,lovely story about kindness,believing in each other and friendship.
Dream Magic: Awakenings by Dawn Harshaw Dream Magic: Awakenings by Dawn Harshaw May 04, 2012 54375 words Read a sample
A young boy battles demons and learns magic in a shared lucid dream.
Dead World by Alice V Dead World by Alice V May 03, 2012 11849 words Read a sample
The Dead World is no place for children. The year is 2023 and nearly two years after a terrible outbreak that turned the dead into walking corpses. At night the world belongs to THEM and the remaining human survivors must struggle to stay alive. No one knows how this happened or why but reasons are the last thing on Myra's mind.
Soul Snatcher (Soul Series - book 1) by annie nadine Soul Snatcher (Soul Series - book 1) by annie nadine May 03, 2012 97284 words Read a sample
Soul Snatchers are predators, which come in varying human forms, and have been prowling for centuries. Among the many frightening skills they possess they were truly designed for one purpose, to steal your soul. Their seductive ways count their prey helpless.
Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton Hero of Ranora: free preview by Andrew Mitton May 02, 2012 5246 words Sample 30%
Ranora was a world of peace, until the ruthless Emperor Neyom took control.Now, it is up to an unlikely hero and his friends to save the world as they know it. Will they have what it takes to restore order, or will they be too late to make a difference?
Brad's Girl by Shay Collins Brad's Girl by Shay Collins May 02, 2012 5203 words Read a sample
A teen finds herself in the middle of a love triangle gone wrong.
Adversity (Cursed #2.5) by Claire Farrell Adversity (Cursed #2.5) by Claire Farrell May 01, 2012 50102 words Read a sample
Intended to be read after Clarity (Cursed #2). Approx. 50,000 words. Kali is the seventh of seventh, born with a destiny she'll risk lives to escape. Her choices will ripple dangerously into future generations. Amelia's haunted by a gypsy girl and her own lack of bravery. To make amends, she'll do whatever it takes to help her brother and best friend, even if it's something neither of them want.
TJ Thirteen - Episode 3 by Goran Zidar TJ Thirteen - Episode 3 by Goran Zidar May 01, 2012 2443 words Read a sample
Tamara Jackson is a normal teenage girl. She has an normal life, is faced with the typical challenges, and deals with everyday problems. That was all about to change. Her best friend goes missing, and TJ is called upon to try and find her.
Death is the end, right? by Margot Lite-Lecture Death is the end, right? by Margot Lite-Lecture April 30, 2012 7285 words Read a sample
Archie (or Merideth, depends who you ask) is dead. Literally. There's a bullet hole in her forehead that she can't explain, a weird message in her pocket and the nasty feeling that life hasn't stopped making fun of her. Starting off by letting her wake up in a coffin.
Color My Catcher by Sasha Strack Color My Catcher by Sasha Strack April 30, 2012 5372 words Read a sample
Sarah is ready for revenge. Her ex-boyfriend is a tattoo artist and a real rear end. Teaming up with Mary, her Dreamdrifter friend, Sarah embarks on a journey to reclaim herself in this 5,000 word short story.
Sticks and Stones by Chalky MacLaan Sticks and Stones by Chalky MacLaan April 30, 2012 951 words Read a sample
This is a story about how a boy in a small Australian country town who is bullied by his classmates copes with the violence that is directed at him. This story would benefit anyone who is/has been bullied. It would also be useful to study in the classroom in conjunction with an examination of bullying.
Neo Goddess Danica by Ricky Maramba Neo Goddess Danica by Ricky Maramba April 30, 2012 5770 words Read a sample
A powerful being named Dominic has for thousands of years claimed to be the creator of the planet and the whole material universe the planet resides in. But another powerful being insists that Dominic has been mismanaging his creations and rules by fear and intimidation rather than by love and respect.
Spook Patrol by Helen Ayim Spook Patrol by Helen Ayim April 29, 2012 1399 words Read a sample
Jen and Wilbur are members of the Spook Patrol, on assignment to explore strange noises coming from an old, abandoned home rumored to be haunted. When they arrive, they discover they aren't alone. And they give the "ghosts" the surprise of their lives.
Finding Words for Love by Nobo13 Finding Words for Love by Nobo13 April 27, 2012 3719 words Read a sample
"I thought back, remembering the time we spent together. Since the beginning, even though we couldn’t speak to each other, we still loved one another. All we were doing was just finding words for our love." A flash fiction about the meeting of aliens, and the love a man and a woman feel but cannot describe in words.
Jade (Silver Hills, #1) by Jacqueline Gardner Jade (Silver Hills, #1) by Jacqueline Gardner April 26, 2012 20200 words Read a sample
Six years ago, Crystal disappeared. History is about to repeat itself.
Dark Muse: An Indie Paranormal Sampler by Dave Ferraro Dark Muse: An Indie Paranormal Sampler by Dave Ferraro April 26, 2012 110298 words Read a sample
Dark Muse allows you to sample pages from the brightest rising stars in indie publishing, from paranormal romance to chilling supernatural tales to dark humor, so discover some of your new favorite authors for free: H.D. Gordon, Krystle Jones, Christie Rich, Dave Ferraro, Kristie King, David Estes, Nancy Straight, Roxanne Kade, Bonnie Erina Wheeler, Megan Curd, Shannon Dermott and John Corwin.
Clueless in Seattle by Lisa Deckert Clueless in Seattle by Lisa Deckert April 26, 2012 569 words Read a sample
Kara receives an incriminating photo on her cell phone. Has her boyfriend been cheating right under her nose? A short-short story, about 500 words.
Aiyela the Space Gypsy Meets Yasha the Space Noble by J.S. Clark Aiyela the Space Gypsy Meets Yasha the Space Noble by J.S. Clark April 26, 2012 4582 words Read a sample
Life is tough when you're a fourteen year old girl. It's even tougher when a quick joyride in your mom's spaceship leaves you stranded light-years from home. But with the help of a well connected space Lord, Aiyela might have a big push in the right direction. If only she only she can land a job, land her ship without exploding, and generally not embarrass herself.
Pen and Hand part 2 by David OCuilleain Pen and Hand part 2 by David OCuilleain April 25, 2012 415 words Read a sample
a bored girl with a pen
TJ Thirteen - Episode 1 by Goran Zidar TJ Thirteen - Episode 1 by Goran Zidar April 24, 2012 2517 words Read a sample
Tamara Jackson is a normal teenage girl. She has an normal life, is faced with the typical challenges, and deals with everyday problems. That was all about to change. Her best friend goes missing, and TJ is called upon to try and find her.
Your life, your roots, your way by Jim Damgaard Your life, your roots, your way by Jim Damgaard April 24, 2012 2145 words Read a sample
This is a fictive book about a boy how want’s to be a girl and want’s to be a Wiccan. | Dear diary it's a long time since I have written in you last and I'm sorry for that but I have made so much until now, my life has just been a way down to the underworld for my brain. I actually haven’t had it so bad since my dad died, I'm 18 now.
Reality Fix - Lucifer's Crown by tantan Reality Fix - Lucifer's Crown by tantan April 22, 2012 38183 words Read a sample
Mix an adolescent shepherd boy with a girl who wants to meet existentialists, a Marquis itching for an adventure, and a bland psychic. Add in a flippant but bad ass Norse god. Put them in a land made up of the after-lives of various different cultures. Add in some random Midgard Serpent, Genghis Khan, Scheherazade,Guan Yu (a medieval Chinese war hero),and a cussing mocking bird. Stir gently.
Restless Summer by Tiffany Fulton Restless Summer by Tiffany Fulton April 21, 2012 1741 words Read a sample
Erica Smith came over to the countryside to start a new life-new career and everything. But a deadly fire might leave her dreams up in smoke, and perhaps a little more than she expected...Short Story
Wishing for hell by Margot Lite-Lecture Wishing for hell by Margot Lite-Lecture April 21, 2012 2918 words Read a sample
If you had the ability to get what you wanted what would you ask for? Money? Power? Strength? Or something more dangerous?
Socks by Stephanie Bibb Socks by Stephanie Bibb April 21, 2012 1180 words Read a sample
970 words. Two teens chose to save a library instead of escape into bunkers when their city was attacked. Now they try to stay together and find the device necessary to read the files they saved.