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THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by THE LONG DARK TUNNEL by DHJohnson45 April 22, 2008 26057 words Sample 50%
This screenplay is an homage to Hitchcock in the style of some of his greatest films, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, SABOTEUR, VERTIGO. Set in the Los Angeles of 1939, an aspiring young British actor (who's in danger of being deported) comes to the rescue of a lovely damsel in distress from New York, whose life is in danger because of something she inadvertenly saw during a train trip.
IN OLD MONTEREY by IN OLD MONTEREY by DHJohnson45 April 22, 2008 25090 words Sample 50%
This screenplay, a Western Romance set in the Monterey, California, of 1912, is done in the style of Nicholas Sparks' THE NOTEBOOK. An author, who competes with Zane Grey for the Western market, is suffering from writers' block and goes west in search of inspiration. There, through a mysterious older woman, he learns the surprising secret of his origins.
Silent Giants: A North American Odyssey by Silent Giants: A North American Odyssey by RonGruner May 02, 2008 7455 words Read a sample
Occasionally life presents the opportunity to do something very special. For me that opportunity came in the summer of 1991 when I flew my classic Cessna 195 from St.John's, Newfoundland, to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Our story begins just as the cliffs of the Newfoundland coast slowly emerge from the gray ocean mist...
A Call for Legal Entrepreneurship by A Call for Legal Entrepreneurship by RonGruner May 02, 2008 15287 words Read a sample
From an entrepreneurial perspective, law has historically been an isolated valley, remote to outsiders but verdant in its possibilities. Entrepreneurs will hopefully be stimulated by the issues discussed in this paper. Perhaps some of those ideas may serve as seeds for new businesses focused on making the legal industry more efficient, responsive and broadly available.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: A Client's Perspective of a Multi-Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit by Anatomy of a Lawsuit: A Client's Perspective of a Multi-Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit by RonGruner May 02, 2008 25030 words Read a sample
Few would argue that our country’s approach to civil litigation could not be improved. For many reasons it is often a very inefficient process. Yet few laypersons involved in litigation, whether senior executives or private individuals, understand why litigation is so complex, inefficient and expensive. This paper's purpose is to help others better understand these issues and their causes.
Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Style Guide by Mark Coker May 05, 2008 24377 words Read a sample
The Smashwords Style Guide has helped thousands of authors produce and publish high-quality ebooks. This free guide offers simple step-by-step instructions to create, format and publish an ebook. It's required reading for any author who wants to distribute their book via Smashwords to major ebook retailers such as the Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble, Sony, Kobo and Diesel. Minor Rev: May 2012
Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe Mortal Ghost by L. Lee Lowe May 08, 2008 122383 words Read a sample
It's a fiery hot summer, and sixteen-year-old Jesse Wright is on the run. An oddly gifted boy, he arrives in a new city where the direction of his life is about to change. He's hungry and lonely and desperate - and beset by visions of a stranger who is being brutally tortured. And then there are Jesse's own memories of a fire ...
The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May 15, 2008 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.
Helium3 by Nick Travers Helium3 by Nick Travers May 16, 2008 22387 words Read a sample
Today, at the centre of our galaxy, dwell small colonies of a most extraordinary species – humans. Fourteen-year-old Mervyn Bright has courage, tenacity, and three close friends from the Space Academy: Loren, a brilliant but despised out-worlder, Tarun, heir to a once-powerful dynasty, and Aurora, niece to the embattled Patriarch. Together they make a formidable team.
The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe The Jynx by Kenneth Crowe May 27, 2008 83142 words Read a sample
THE JYNX is a novel of clamming, art, Swiftboat politics, and revenge in the age of Karl Rove. The protagonist of THE JYNX is a Long Island clammer, barely surviving in a dying industry, whose dream is to become a successful wood sculptor. A political operative is the protagonist’s inspiration for The Jynx, a sculpture which advances his career and turns her into a vengeful enemy.
Comfort Zone Poetry by Comfort Zone Poetry by hlaxner July 25, 2008 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.
Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Bleach|Blackout by David S. Grant Aug. 26, 2008 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 CHRISTMAS CLOSET by THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by DHJohnson45 Sep. 23, 2008 25735 words Sample 100%
At Christmas, Stacy is visited by the ghost of her grandfather, who was killed in a car crash the year before. He needs her help in finding heavenly rest by New Year's Eve. His salvation is in a "Christmas closet" he created somewhere and Stacy must find it before it's too late.
Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Sep. 24, 2008 70554 words Read a sample
Feng Shui - With knowledge and wisdom ch'i can be used for beneficial and fortuitous practice. But there are some for whom ch'i is used for a darker purpose . . .
119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke 119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke Sep. 29, 2008 3058 words Read a sample
Place this attractive PDF e-book with the cleverest quotes from many of the most brilliant minds on your desktop now.
Smashwords API Documentation by William Kendrick Smashwords API Documentation by William Kendrick Oct. 27, 2008 3720 words Read a sample
For third party developers/web designers. This brief document describes how third-party application developers can directly access Smashwords content -- our authors' catalog of works, author info, etc. -- via a RESTful HTTP- and XML-based application programming interface (API).
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 63937 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.
A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke Nov. 05, 2008 8592 words Read a sample
Authors E. P. Ned Burke, Madonna Dries Christensen and Carrillee Collins Burke share some of their favorite holiday memories with you.
The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson Nov. 15, 2008 125679 words Read a sample
Hundreds of years ago in a land ravaged by fierce clans, where only the strongest survive...a Legend of the People was born. From the historic tales of King Arthur comes a raw, riveting and passionate series of novels by author L.A. Wilson, who breathes fresh new life into this spell-binding story. Told in first-person by Bedwyr...the person closest to Arthur's heart.
DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez DON JUAN EN LA FRONTERA DEL ESPÍRITU by juan jose diez Nov. 27, 2008 99871 words Read a sample
1884. Don Juan Valera viaja a Washington como embajador. Agobiado por los acreedores, destruido su matrimonio, América le ofrece la promesa de vivir tranquilo y de reponerse económicamente. Pero las amenazas de los independentistas cubanos no le dan tregua. Katherine Bayard, hija del Secretario de Estado del presidente Cleveland, con su amor apasionado tampoco le dará sosiego.
Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Song For A Friend by Wren Sasaki Dec. 04, 2008 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.
Lost Inside by Max M Power Lost Inside by Max M Power Dec. 06, 2008 7193 words Read a sample
Depression and suicide are subjects that go hand in hand. Those who suffer from these emotions feel that there is no hope, no help for them. I can only say that you are wrong. The stories and poems inside should prove that you are not alone in what you feel and that there are those who are here to help. Though these feelings may be hard to fight you can survive.
Random Thoughts by Max M Power Random Thoughts by Max M Power Dec. 07, 2008 6337 words Read a sample
The following are Random Thoughts from a not so random man. The ranting and ravings of a person who is passionate about his work. Some are soft, some are hard, ALL will make you think.
Heart Spell by Cora Zane Heart Spell by Cora Zane Dec. 12, 2008 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!
Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga by Aaron Roston Fellows In Arms: A 21st Century Teaching Saga by Aaron Roston Dec. 16, 2008 109818 words Read a sample
This story begins as war stories often do: with a call to arms. Following 9/11, Aaron Roston joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, a program that parachutes "career changers" into schools known as "hard to staff." Using memoir, history, and reportage, Roston weaves a narrative that is a maddening, sometimes tragic, often comic saga of what ensued when the school bell rang.
Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker Dec. 22, 2008 11662 words Read a sample
This free book marketing primer provides authors easy-to-implement advice on how to market their books at Smashwords and elsewhere. It starts with an overview of how Smashwords helps promote your book, and then provides 30 simple do-it-yourself marketing tips. The book is useful to all authors, even those who don't yet publish on Smashwords. Updated May 22, 2010.
real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva real and venereal by Dr. Shaila Anne Silva Dec. 24, 2008 54426 words Read a sample
These true stories of patients attending STI ( Sexually Transmitted Clinics ) are variably humorous or tragic , poignant or memorable . Some people have strange tales to tell - - others are simply odd . The telling of these emotive tales is not intended to pander to voyeuristic leanings ; rather , I hope they instruct as well as entertain .
Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Unforgiven Pleasure by Tempest Knight Dec. 27, 2008 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 The Abbey Mice : Its Christmas by Christopher Gumbleton Jan. 01, 2009 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 Tristan of Dintagell and The Tristan Stone appendix by Leah McDaniel Jan. 01, 2009 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!
Finishing Touches by LK Hunsaker Finishing Touches by LK Hunsaker Jan. 07, 2009 78190 words Read a sample
Jenna escaped demanding parents with an early marriage to an unknown artist, but her husband's success catapults her into another world she feels she doesn't belong. Newly widowed as a young mother, Jenna fights overwhelming artistic desires while she hides from her husband's shadow. Rejecting her impulses becomes impossible when another magnetic young artist begins to pull at her spirit.
counterpane by bob chartain counterpane by bob chartain Jan. 14, 2009 25282 words Read a sample
Written in the William Goldman("Butch Cassidy") easy to read screenplay format. Tommy a young and lovable genius whose mother died at his birth is prematurely aging. Only a perilous and tearful journey through his depressed fathers sinister world of spy vs. spy may save his life.
Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Ragnarok by Mike DeWolfe Jan. 15, 2009 65214 words Read a sample
A story about the twilight of the Western world. Depicted in the years between 1997 and the turn of the millenium, it follows Larry Davis, an opressed theatre usher. Through anecdotal events of himself and his friends the end our way of life is traced out. The downfall in our society doesn't come in a massive lunge, but in little faltering steps.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume1 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 37114 words Read a sample
Vlod Ironbeak's obsession with a long-dead Scottish beauty threatens all of Tockworld with the Power of Durable Evil.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 2 by Robert Smith Jan. 15, 2009 46430 words Read a sample
A desperate search for the Rubber Duckie of Evil takes Demo, Polydoor and Fluffy back in time to Hammurabi's empire.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 3 by Robert Smith Jan. 16, 2009 62140 words Read a sample
While Fluffy and Clydette placate the god of hats, and while Demo and the Camels of the Negev battle the Philistines, a motley crew of Welsh coal miners, an academic, and an Edwardian poet fight off a savage haggis. The Rubber Duckie of Evil remains elusive, but menacing.
Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Profound Perspectives by Timothy Tober Wright Jan. 17, 2009 27657 words Read a sample
My gift to you, a book of Poetry and Prose, lived and written by an aspiring Author. This free poetry book is more than just another free book of poems, it may literally change your life. Something for almost everyone, this book is sure to make you glad you took the time to download it. Don't let the fact that it's free take away from the content, you won't be disappointed.
Living with AIDS - Dying of AIDS - Being Remembered by Hans Wiesendanger Living with AIDS - Dying of AIDS - Being Remembered by Hans Wiesendanger Jan. 17, 2009 2638 words Read a sample
Poems on a parent’s reflections of a son’s life with AIDS through the stages of progressing deterioration, death, and remembering him long after. Shows alternating despair, hope, disappointment, elation, resignation, denial, eventual submission to the unavoidable and gradual acceptance.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 4 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 4 by Robert Smith Jan. 17, 2009 77970 words Read a sample
While the Camels of the Negev, with the help of Red Tse and Princess Secrets of the Pyramids plot their escape from the Pharaoh, Merlin and his chums struggle to master the art of changing young Arthur's diapers, feeding him, and educating him so that he will be able to save the Underworld from the evil Dr. Wacker.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 5 by Robert Smith Jan. 18, 2009 72825 words Read a sample
Hank and the Camels of the Negevs attempt to invade the Canaanite city of Bucket by hiding in a giant haggis. Allura is abducted by guardian aliens. Edwardian falls in love with a diesel air horn.
the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith the Ducks of Doom, Volume 6 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 18907 words Read a sample
The Camels of the Negev struggle to free their fleet of mud-brick ships from a UFO, while the Egyptians launch their StarCows defense. Allura, in the grips of the Manchurian Canard Personality, shops for rutabagas and kumquats. Freddy Manichean Heresy blows up a haggis and destroys a neighborhood. An evil villain steals Toronto's weather while everyone is busy watching the hockey wars.
The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith The Ducks of Doom, Volume 7 by Robert Smith Jan. 19, 2009 60004 words Read a sample
Sweet Gas and Glazed Buns find themselves trapped in Arthur's carnival, which is being transported aboard a Zeppelin to the University of Strange Thoughts. Arthur's experiments with bakes beans accidentally launch a hippo into near space. The crater it makes upon landing reveals a mysterious object.
Regent by Amanda Shepherd Regent by Amanda Shepherd Jan. 21, 2009 15582 words Read a sample
Tegan journeys on a search for her missing son and husband. What she encounters is beyond words. Where are all the young people and families?Why has this town the appearance of a 1960's tourist brochure and where is her son? As Tegan deicides to stay the night in Regency hotel, she finds it impossible to leave. Follow Tegan on her thrilling and suspense filled entrapment in REGENT.
Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Dads, Daughters and Motorcycles by Peter Hobday Jan. 23, 2009 965 words Read a sample
An aging biker-dad is terrified to hear that his teenage daughter has started to date a boy with a motorcycle. Does he allow her to repeat his idiotic, youthful craziness or does he put his foot down to keep her in a safety cocoon?
Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Alius Dies by Emed Malpom Jan. 24, 2009 181 words Read a sample
This is a short poem about life in the trenches for a soldier fighting in World War One. It is inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon.
Hysteria by Eva Gale Hysteria by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 9098 words Read a sample
England, 1860, and by her mother’s orders Constance is in treatment for Hysteria. She never complains. Until a new doctor takes over and threatens the only pleasure she knows in life. 18 and over please.
101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale Jan. 27, 2009 5945 words Read a sample
On the hottest day of the summer Kathy Robert's airconditoner breaks at her barber shop, Great Headz, and she still has one more customer. It's hot and sticky, but he's not going anywhere. And he wants more than a trim.
Taken (An Erotic / Erotica BDSM Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Taken (An Erotic / Erotica BDSM Menage Romance) by Selena Kitt Jan. 27, 2009 23708 words Sample 15%
Lizzy's friendship with her older boss, Sarah, turns into something deeper and much more exciting one rainy day after work, and Lizzy finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed. Lizzy may think she and Sarah are going to seduce David--but she underestimates their handsome co-worker, and David turns the tables on them both. But will he be able to tame the untameable Sarah?
The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart by Eva Gale The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart by Eva Gale Jan. 28, 2009 8508 words Read a sample
Portia Stewart loves her husband when most couples simply tolerate eachother and she'll do anything to make her marriage intimate. A Review by Moriah Jovan- “The Seduction of Gabriel Stewart” was wonderful and part of what I want to read, as both a spiritual and sexual woman: a smooth meld of the erotic and the faithful.
A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt A Twisted Bard's Tale (An Erotic Erotica Lesbian Short) by Selena Kitt Jan. 28, 2009 4029 words Read a sample
Did you ever wonder what started the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues? Check out this naughty version of Romeo and Juliet - you’ll be surprised and delighted by this twisted Bard’s tale!