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Livets ex by Nils-Petter Löf Livets ex by Nils-Petter Löf Feb. 26, 2012 60078 words Read a sample
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26 years old. Sweden
Music of the Gods by Richard Schiver Music of the Gods by Richard Schiver Feb. 25, 2012 3662 words Read a sample
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Richard Schiver, who prefers to be called Rick, lives with his wife Dena in Lavale, Maryland. They have four children, eight grandchildren, three dogs and one cat. Only the dogs and the cat live with them. Rick grew up reading everything he could lay his hands on. He got his first taste of H.P Lovecraft at the age of nine when he convinced his father to let him check it out of the adult section of the library. From that point on he was hooked. He read William Peter Blatty’s “The Exorcist,” while hiding the paperback inside a high school text book when he was supposed to be studying. His novel Shadows of the Past, is available in print and kindle format. He is currently working on his next horror novel Reprisal, as well as a horror novella Enter Night, and a number of short stories.
The Short Straw by Don Katnik The Short Straw by Don Katnik Feb. 25, 2012 850 words Read a sample
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Don Katnik resides in Maine with his wife and two dogs (pictured in bio photo). By profession he is a wildlife biologist but mostly he works to earn enough of a living to provide his dogs with the style of life they have come to expect. Besides writing, his favorite pasttimes are taking walks on the beach with his family, swing dancing, and discovering new brewpubs. Although much of his writing features dogs, his writing interest range from horror to scifi to "contemporary" (for lack of a better word). Favorite all-time book is "A River Runs Through It." Most inspirational author, though, is Stephen King (besides spinning good yarns, he has en eerie abilitly to capture commonplace scenes exactly right). It doesn't hurt that he lives up the road from me (not that we socialize, but you can't live in Maine and not be a King fan). Very new to the EPUB world, but convinced it is the only way that emerging writers have a chance of getting their work out there. It's great when readers are moved enough by something I wrote to let me know -- that's what it's all about.
Devotion by Antony Bennett Devotion by Antony Bennett Feb. 25, 2012 2238 words Read a sample
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The stories you'll find here vary from the spooky to the downright gruesome, but they all explore how ordinary people react to extraordinary situations. My first published story appeared in the collection "Nightmares 3" after encouragement from the wonderful editor Mary Danby, and after that my stories have appeared in various magazines - Fear, Xenos, Not One of Us, etc. I hope you enjoy reading the tales on offer here (all of them are free to download). And if you do, please contact me through my Facebook page or via Twitter - I'd love to hear from you.
Dead Man's Luck by Em Castaneda Dead Man's Luck by Em Castaneda Feb. 25, 2012 5138 words Read a sample
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Em was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and currently resides there with family.
You'll catch your death by Adam Patterson You'll catch your death by Adam Patterson Feb. 25, 2012 8484 words Read a sample
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Adam Patterson is currently residing between England and Thailand with his wife. Being a keen writer of horror, science fiction and suspense, he is hoping to publish many more novels and short stories in the near future. Any comments, please feel free to contact me at adampatterson47@yahoo.co.uk
The Bad Ones by Em Castaneda The Bad Ones by Em Castaneda Feb. 24, 2012 7196 words Read a sample
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Em was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and currently resides there with family.
The Dog Lady by Melody Hewson The Dog Lady by Melody Hewson Feb. 24, 2012 4322 words Read a sample
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My first ever completed novel is now up! Print version of Eyes of the Wolf coming soon. I am an author, a teller of stories both long & short, both real & imagined. So for the sheer sake of my own amusement, here’s a bit of information about me, written in the form of a short story. Whatever information you can gleam from these words is what you are worthy of knowing about it's creator. Hazel green eyes stared out across the lake, studying the serene surface. Not even the ripple of a fish dared disturb the water, & the sun’s reflection painted it a glistening white, allowing the watcher’s imagination to turn the lake into a great pane of delicate glass, lightly frosted with the reflected beams of the sun. Silently, a small bird, possibly a duck coming to rest after it's yearly migration, swooped down & landed in the middle of the calm lake, resting there several seconds before beginning to preen it’s shimmering feathers. Still, there seemed not even a single ripple to evidence any disturbance from the bird's presence, though likely this was simply an illusion due to the distance. As if offended by the uninvited guest, a soft wind sprang up, blowing strands of auburn hair across the watcher’s vision & fracturing the fragile glass, transforming it into a myriad of sharp, roiling waves. A soft lapping sound began to fill the prior silence as the waves struck against the muddy shore. Smiling in amusement, the young woman looked down at her companion, a black & white dog who rested calmly at her feet. “Hey Jackalope.” She said in a high tone that was reserved for speech directed to animals. “Want a cookie?” The dog looked up at hearing his name, then sprang excitedly to his feet at offering of a treat. Giving several excited yaps, Jackalope spun in a tight circle, then looked to her adoringly, his body quivering with excitement, hind end shaking with the force of his curled tail’s wagging. Laughing, she pulled a small bag from the pocket of her worn jeans & gave the excited aussie mix one of it’s contents. Not for any special reason, just simply because he was there & was behaving himself. She took great pleasure in spoiling him. Pleased with his unexpected goodie, the dog swallowed it & wriggled against her legs, hoping for another, but only receiving a few affectionate scratches & a kiss to the muzzle once the bag was put away. After a few minutes he once more settled at her bare feet, occasionally biting at an itch on one of his forelegs. For several long moments, he was watched enviously, his slender, elegant legs & sleek, colorful coat, even his short, folded ears were all things she would have loved to possess herself. The young woman finally turned her attention back to the lake. The duck was still there, floating serenely. She could almost imagine it was napping, being warmed by the sun to counteract the year-round chill of the spring fed lake. ‘I should buy a duck next time I’m at Wal-Mart.’ She thought to herself fondly. 'It’s been over a year since I’ve had some.’ But then a new idea sprang up, unwanted & unwelcome. The imagined taste of roast duck soured in her mouth as a single word floated up from the dark recesses of repressed memory. ‘Lakeland.’ “Ugh, felk the duck.” She spat in annoyance, replacing the expletive with one of her own creation. “And felk that bastage at the duck lake as well. Felk all those bastages.” While not offended by such language, the use of replacement curses was a habit left over from several years back, when she had worked in an inbound call center. Thus, the commandment given, the unpleasant memories of the city Lakeland & those who she had once interacted with there so many long years ago were once more forgotten. The thoughts were quickly replaced by much more pleasant ones. “I should work on one of my stories today.” She spoke aloud, another old habit from time beyond her memory. Jackalope, well used to such habits, mostly ignored her speech unless he felt it was directed at him. “Hm, I should work on Taiyra’s story. But I almost feel like writing about Nadirah.” Both names belonged to characters from the game World of Warcraft that had long ago taken life of their own & had several short stories written about their various adventures in the game’s digital world. As the breeze came again, this time from the opposite direction, the young woman closed her eyes & tilted back her head, enjoying the cool caress of the wind against her face. Despite it being winter, she knew her skin would have it’s customary darkness. She had no use for tanning beds or laying in the sun, her lineage itself provided her with skin that tanned easily but rarely burned. Her sun worshiping mother’s jealousy over it was a source of great amusement. The sudden slamming of a faraway door & angry shouts finally shattered the peace of the morning. An argument, full of cursing & words of hatred, drifted into the young woman’s ears & she sighed, shaking her head. “Thank Naomha that’s not my family.” She muttered softly while attempting to ignore the fighting from across the street. Naomha, another of her replacements, was the name of her deity, which she regarded with little more reverence than she did anything else. “Naomha,” she had explained once to an eager listener. “Is not the christian god. She is not all vengeance & wrath & rules. She guides with a gentle hand & suggestions. You’re free to ignore her suggestions & do your own thing without fear of making her upset & being punished, you simply deal with the consequences of your decisions, good or bad. Naomha simply says that life will be easier & more pleasant if you go a certain way or don’t do certain things, but ultimately, it’s up to you. Thankfully, she never says I told you so.” The young woman sighed sadly & turned away from the lake. The argument across the street sounded like it was just getting started, the pleasant stillness & calm of the lake irrevocably lost. It was time to go home. Rising eagerly to his feet, the Jackalope followed closely beside, pausing only to pee on some interesting patch of grass before returning to his place at her left. Looking down at the dog, the young woman once more smiled. She owned her own home, she had a well mannered dog, & she lived just a few feet down the road from the lake. The neighborhood itself was often a quiet, peaceful place, surrounded by woods & the various wildlife that inhabited them. Despite the lack of a few minor luxuries & occasional, though brief, pangs of longing for the company of other people, she was happy. “Life is good.” She said cheerfully to the dog, pulling out the bag of treats from her pocket to reward him once more for nothing. “And today is a good day.” "I looked heavenward for angels, while beautiful demons showed me the way." - Shannon Nacyl (If you are a follower of my LiveJournal, I am also known as Nadirah Wolfcaller)
The Method by D. H. Davis The Method by D. H. Davis Feb. 23, 2012 1566 words Read a sample
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Biters by Matthew Stephens Biters by Matthew Stephens Feb. 23, 2012 3408 words Read a sample
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I'm an avid reader and love to write. I am married with two boys and reside in Minnesota. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King,Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Peter Straub, Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Thomas Harris, Dan Brown, Cormac McCarthy, My new favorite- Bentley Little, and many many more. I'm willing to read any author who has a great idea and is able to express his ideas in a way I can relate(at least with the characters) and understand clearly. I revise constanly and still don't end up satified, but i guess that is something that will come in time, hopefully. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy writing them. I am currently working on a novel, but I will try to upload new short stories from time to time, mostly free to read. I believe if I'm going to charge anything it should be at least 4,000 words or more. A lot of the stories I post are old and had been written years ago, but I think they still have good potential (After endless revising and I know they're still not perfect). Thanks for your time. Matt
The Third Anniversary by Shaun Whittington The Third Anniversary by Shaun Whittington Feb. 23, 2012 8541 words Read a sample
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Born in England. Now lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Shaun mainly writes dark tales with twists, not necessarily all out horror, and likes to keep his writing spelling to U.K. English, because it's easier for him. He's working on an apocalyptic series called "Snatchers," and it probably won't be available until 2013. Shaun also likes to give out his novels for FREE to his fellow Smashers for the first week, before Premium distribution. As he wants to be read, and is more than happy to make his money on the other distributed book stores, like Apple, Kobo etc. He also self publishes on Amazon. So please spread the word on this, so your friends won't miss out on a free book, as not everyone reads a writers profile. His next novel is called "Black Hour," and is focused on a teacher and a group of students, who are trapped in a school as a massacre is taking place. "Black Hour" will be ready in the Autumn.
The Well by Anthony Schultz The Well by Anthony Schultz Feb. 23, 2012 2339 words Read a sample
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Anthony Schultz is comic book, movie, and book aficionado, and enjoys spending his free time by furthering his inner pannapictagraphist by completing his Martian Manhunter and Orange Lantern collections. As a Spokannite and native of Washington State Anthony spends his off hours with family, friends, and his Wookiee of a Daschund, Norman. He publishes regularly on Amazon and Word Press and can be reached at all hours at Peabody99224@Netscape.net.
The Hitch by JK Bradley The Hitch by JK Bradley Feb. 23, 2012 892 words Read a sample
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Welcome to my world. Do not be frightened with what you find; although everything here is alive, if only in my mind. Would you like to glimpse the shadows inside and experience what haunts my midnight hollows? Please, allow me to share my tales. Let me tease the very ends of your nerves. Let me drip chilling indulgence over your flesh. Let me bring you into my sultry and delicious world. Allow me to breathe something beautiful into your mind. Perhaps saving you from a spell of boredom, perhaps slaying the sucking monotony that rules your life. Perhaps it will feel a little like being infected. Nevertheless, please, come take a journey with me. One breath at a time, allow me to titillate your senses, to arouse your suspicions and tickle your fancy, and thereby, afford me some stroking of my own. After all, why do any of this if not to receive some whimsical pleasures, no? Freeing my living demons by exposing them to you simply feels good. But are they real, these tales, these stories? Well, what IS real? If reality begins with perception, and you allow me to enter you, if you let me slither inside your mind, exposing all of my wooded and moldering lot, then, just per chance you will begin to share in a portion of what is real in me, you will perceive me and what sleeps inside my head, the truth of my world will latch on, sinking teeth, thereby making everything you find here come alive. Making it all Real. You do not necessarily have to believe to take the journey, just open your mind to me, just take a sip, savor the taste. For, I intuit the realization and truth and understanding will seep in, soon enough, drop by salty-sweet drop. Let me say Welcome, friends. Welcome to where it all begins, where everything that is real and of consequence takes place, where evil drops its lurker’s veil, where death births something fascinating and new, where lovers are found and something wicked hides. Welcome to the quaint town of Bristleburg. Nestled against the lovely Blue Ridge mountains, laying within the Shenandoah Valley, a quintessential slice of historic Virginia. Rich in history and lush in blood and lust and pain and glory. It may be sick, convoluted, scary, horrific and twisted, but it is real and completely beautiful. Walk with me. Come. jKb
Crack in the Glass by Jonathan Carter Crack in the Glass by Jonathan Carter Feb. 23, 2012 3428 words Read a sample
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Jonathan likes to explore the darker recesses of the human mind. None would really believe that just by looking at him.
My Expiration Date by Nemonica Bars My Expiration Date by Nemonica Bars Feb. 21, 2012 2640 words Read a sample
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Enter The Clowns by J. D. Carter Enter The Clowns by J. D. Carter Feb. 21, 2012 2942 words Read a sample
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Horror has always fascinated John. Words that seep into our minds and bring out our worst fears have a power all their own. Words also have the power to bring out our deepest, and sometimes darkest desires. For these reasons Mr. Carter loves writing in both genres, sometimes mixing the two. John was born and raised in the southeast United States and has always loved fiction. His aunt used to tell him stories of sewer monsters and children turning into cookies from eating too many (and people wonder why he is so disturbed). They inspired him to start writing his own stories and create his own worlds. these are the worlds he visits in his writing.
Zombpunk: STEM by Christopher Blankley Zombpunk: STEM by Christopher Blankley Feb. 21, 2012 57897 words Read a sample
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Christopher Blankley writes theme-driven science fiction. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and two children. He is currently putting the finishing touches on the second Bobbies of Bailiwick Novel, The Captive Ocean, writing a murder mystery set aboard a floating community of tax cheats and planning the second Zombpunk novel: ARROW.
The Road by Kristin Morton The Road by Kristin Morton Feb. 20, 2012 3678 words Read a sample
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Mother of two boys, wife and full time student. I draw and dream in my spare time.
The Road Warriors by William Young The Road Warriors by William Young Feb. 20, 2012 5333 words Read a sample
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William Young can fly helicopters and airplanes, drive automobiles, steer boats, rollerblade, water ski, snowboard, and ride a bicycle. His career as a newspaper reporter spanned more than a decade at five different newspapers. He has also worked as a golf caddy, flipped burgers at a fast food chain, stocked grocery store shelves, sold ski equipment, worked at a funeral home, unloaded trucks for a department store and worked as a uniformed security guard. He lives in a small post-industrial town along the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania with his wife and three children.
Operation: Blackheart by Jonathan Brett Operation: Blackheart by Jonathan Brett Feb. 20, 2012 80177 words Read a sample
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Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife.
The Fear Masters (The Zombie Ray From Outer Space) by D.A. Madigan The Fear Masters (The Zombie Ray From Outer Space) by D.A. Madigan Feb. 20, 2012 40519 words Read a sample
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In the early years of his current incarnation, D.A. MADIGAN was regarded with an awestruck admiration by his peer group that frankly bordered on religious worship, said awestruck admiration most commonly manifesting itself in the form of ridicule, public humiliation, and frequent beatings whenever an adult authority was not in the immediate vicinity to intervene. In 2005 Mr. Madigan somehow tricked the most wonderful woman in the world into marrying him, making him the offical stepfather to the three most wonderful stepdaughters in the world, which is really quite enough for any man and more than most can brag, thank you very much. He has written seven or eight novels, all of which are available in Kindle editions, a whole bunch of short stories, and does a whole lot of other geek related stuff you don't care about.
Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Powerlines by Nipaporn Baldwin Feb. 19, 2012 1813 words Read a sample
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I am a teenage African American poetess trying to open up a new avenue in the world of Dragons: Space Dragons!! And I WILL make it "work." My stories are mostly flash fiction, short stories and (best of all) poetry. About The Society On Da Run series: Earth has seen many visitors, from space dragons colonizing the planet in Pre Cambrian times to intelligent insectoids and benevolent owl gods. Follow the adventures of a wide cast of characters as they encounter the dragons of the Draconizica empire, and Ashuton Karrucci, the god of dragons going about his daily life in Italy. From a story about a small town ravaged by an airborn dragon virus, to a story about a cruel dragon king on a terraformed Mars, to the story of a girl pregnant with a Dragon god, these stories are not bound by the norms of the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres. Also includes stories unrelated to the dragons. _______________________________________________ As of March 2012, all issues in the TSODR have been (or are being) updated with new covers and additional content. Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4809527.Nipaporn_Baldwin _______________________________________________ CURRENT WORKS SO FAR: Issues #1-50: Lyarknar Saga Epoch Issues #51-60: Starsplitter Issues #61-80: Citybane FA>KED THORN spin-off series Ascendant Likelihood mini-series FA>KED spin-off series (Ascendant Likelihood spin-off) Black Dragon (yaoi series)
The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Nobleman: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 3934 words Read a sample
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Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife.
The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Country House: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Feb. 18, 2012 7629 words Read a sample
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Jonathan Brett has had adventures through several career paths including teaching, newspaper, public relations, human resources, retail, and factory work. One would think he learned a lot about the human condition, but has discovered that he has learned quite a bit about very little, which is one of the reasons that he keeps writing. Brett lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife.
The Sensitive by Antony Bennett The Sensitive by Antony Bennett Feb. 18, 2012 1997 words Read a sample
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The stories you'll find here vary from the spooky to the downright gruesome, but they all explore how ordinary people react to extraordinary situations. My first published story appeared in the collection "Nightmares 3" after encouragement from the wonderful editor Mary Danby, and after that my stories have appeared in various magazines - Fear, Xenos, Not One of Us, etc. I hope you enjoy reading the tales on offer here (all of them are free to download). And if you do, please contact me through my Facebook page or via Twitter - I'd love to hear from you.
Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Entkommen! by Mathias Sorg Feb. 17, 2012 3824 words Read a sample
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German: Mathias Sorg ist ein deutschsprachiger Autor, der seit über fünf Jahren in Sydney (Australien) lebt. Er ist zweiunddreißig Jahre alt und arbeitet hauptberuflich als Projektmanager für eine IT-Beratungsfirma. Seit seiner Jugend bringt er seine Leidenschaft für Fantasy, Science-Fiction und Thriller in Form von Kurzgeschichten und diversen Buchprojekten auf Papier. Seine erste Veröffentlichung, eine Kurzgeschichte mit dem Namen »Projekt Mondkorrektur«, ist in der Anthologie »BOA ESPERANÇA: STORY CENTER 2009« auf Amazon erhältlich. Zusätzlich schreibt er Artikel und Kurzgeschichten für das österreichische Phantastik Magazin »Earth Rocks«. Bei seinem aktuellsten Buchprojekt handelt sich um einen Thriller mit Abenteuerkomponente, der in Australien spielt und sich thematisch mit dem Rassenproblem zwischen den einheimischen und den weißen Australiern auseinandersetzt. Wer mehr über Mathias und seine aktuellsten Projekte wissen will, kann sich auf seiner Homepage unter www.mathiassorg.de informieren. English: Mathias Sorg is a German author who is living in Sydney (Australia) for more than five years. He is thirty-two years old and works full time as a project manager for an IT consulting firm. Since his youth, he is writing with passion on fantasy, science fiction and thrillers in the form of short stories and several book projects. His first publication, a short story called "Projekt Mondkorrektur" is published in the German anthology "Boa Esperanca: STORY CENTER 2009" and available on Amazon. In addition, he writes articles and short stories for the Austrian fantasy and science-fiction magazine "Earth Rocks." His latest book project is a thriller with adventure component, which plays in Australia and thematically deals with the racial problem between indigenous and white Australians. If you want to know more about Mathias and his latest projects, you can get information on his website at www.mathiassorg.de.
The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner The Hotel: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 17, 2012 2952 words Read a sample
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I was born in 1974, in Meridian, Mississippi. I grew up in the Bailey, Shucktown, and Pine Springs Communities of Kemper and Lauderdale Counties. My parents are Klein and Kathy Caldwell. I have one brother, Klein III who is four years younger than me. I attended West Lauderdale School from 1st through 12th Grade. I attended Meridian Community College from 1993-1995 as a University Transfer student. In Fall 1995 I changed majors from Secondary Education to Business and Office, and graduated in 1997. For 15 years or more I attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Kemper County. After I married, at the age of 20, to Ed Joyner, we went to various churches in Neshoba and Newton Counties, as we now live in that area. For a year and a half I worked in the Finance Industry, until God blessed me, and showed me a job at the Lauderdale County Department of Archives and History. I have been here since October 26, 1998 as the Desktop Publisher. I help other departments with print jobs, and designing forms and business cards and such. In the Archives, I design the publications that we sell, and designed and maintain our website; as well as help run the research library, and records center when needed. On occasion I am given the opportunity to research and write books for the Publications section of our department. I enjoy reading, mainly crime stories, and horror stories. As you already know I enjoy writing, as this is what this site is for, is to promote my writing. I also love video games, online, and on Nintendo Platforms (hey I'm from the age of the Atari... what do you expect... for me to out grow them?). I also dabble in pastel painting, photography, and cross stitching. I love riding with my husband on our motorcycle, and horses, and spending time with my best friends, whether that is in person or online in game rooms, or chats. Fair warning, to my short story readers, my work is slightly like Amazing Stories, Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, etc. in that my stories may leave you wondering what the hell just happened. :) Other than listing all of our animals, that pretty much sums me up!
A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams A Selection Of Spirit: Teacher's Pet by Brian Williams Feb. 17, 2012 5839 words Read a sample
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Just a writer sometimes called Billy.
La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal La leyenda de Avernoiz by Braulio Vidal Feb. 16, 2012 13652 words Read a sample
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Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Wolves Abound: A Short Story by Leslie M. Joyner Feb. 16, 2012 11228 words Read a sample
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I was born in 1974, in Meridian, Mississippi. I grew up in the Bailey, Shucktown, and Pine Springs Communities of Kemper and Lauderdale Counties. My parents are Klein and Kathy Caldwell. I have one brother, Klein III who is four years younger than me. I attended West Lauderdale School from 1st through 12th Grade. I attended Meridian Community College from 1993-1995 as a University Transfer student. In Fall 1995 I changed majors from Secondary Education to Business and Office, and graduated in 1997. For 15 years or more I attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Kemper County. After I married, at the age of 20, to Ed Joyner, we went to various churches in Neshoba and Newton Counties, as we now live in that area. For a year and a half I worked in the Finance Industry, until God blessed me, and showed me a job at the Lauderdale County Department of Archives and History. I have been here since October 26, 1998 as the Desktop Publisher. I help other departments with print jobs, and designing forms and business cards and such. In the Archives, I design the publications that we sell, and designed and maintain our website; as well as help run the research library, and records center when needed. On occasion I am given the opportunity to research and write books for the Publications section of our department. I enjoy reading, mainly crime stories, and horror stories. As you already know I enjoy writing, as this is what this site is for, is to promote my writing. I also love video games, online, and on Nintendo Platforms (hey I'm from the age of the Atari... what do you expect... for me to out grow them?). I also dabble in pastel painting, photography, and cross stitching. I love riding with my husband on our motorcycle, and horses, and spending time with my best friends, whether that is in person or online in game rooms, or chats. Fair warning, to my short story readers, my work is slightly like Amazing Stories, Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, etc. in that my stories may leave you wondering what the hell just happened. :) Other than listing all of our animals, that pretty much sums me up!
Free Five by Paul D. Dail Free Five by Paul D. Dail Feb. 16, 2012 7431 words Read a sample
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Paul Dail is the author of The Imaginings, a horror novel currently in production, as well as several other novel and short story projects. Writing has always been his passion, and while he will quickly tell you that the people he has met in the many places that he has traveled have been the best schooling he could get, Paul received his formal education in English with a Creative Writing emphasis at the University of Montana, Missoula. He has had a non-fiction submission published in The Sun magazine’s Reader’s Write section entitled, “Slowing Down.” Currently Paul lives in Southern Utah, amid the red rock, sagebrush and pinion junipers, with his wife and two daughters. He teaches Language Arts and Creative Writing at Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts.
Are you ready for tonight by Are you ready for tonight by IsshaqElameen Feb. 15, 2012 1826 words Read a sample
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What lies behind my door. by mariam zaki What lies behind my door. by mariam zaki Feb. 14, 2012 811 words Read a sample
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My Sweet Valentine by Dairenna VonRavenstone My Sweet Valentine by Dairenna VonRavenstone Feb. 14, 2012 15042 words Read a sample
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Dairenna VonRavenstone hails from the snowy North (Canada) where it’s not all that snowy for six months out of the year. She enjoys reading a good story and boasts a personal library of over 1,000 books. Writing came as a hobby to her when she was 10 and she spent the better part of a decade honing the craft, writing an estimated 1 million words and 40 stories (novel-length and short) in various stages of completion. She is assured that most of those words will never see the light of day and be burned in a ritualistic fashion eventually. Dairenna (Renna to her friends) writes to bring joy, happiness and love into the hearts of her fans...or something like that.
Death Wears A Black Basque by Ray Daley Death Wears A Black Basque by Ray Daley Feb. 14, 2012 884 words Read a sample
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Ray Daley was born in Coventry & still lives there. He served 6 yrs in the RAF as a clerk & spent most of his time in a Hobbit hole in High Wycombe. He is a published poet & has been writing stories since he was 10. His current dream is to eventually finish the Hitch Hikers fanfic novel he's been writing since 1986.
Beneath The Surface by T.J Dipple Beneath The Surface by T.J Dipple Feb. 14, 2012 2156 words Read a sample
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T.J. Dipple was born in Birmingham and lived there for 24 years before moving to Stourbridge with his wife. He graduated from Newman College of Higher Education with a degree in History.
Felis Dirus by Berkeley Hunt Felis Dirus by Berkeley Hunt Feb. 13, 2012 4266 words Read a sample
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Tales To Distress Part 1 - The Big Bad Wolf by Ray Daley Tales To Distress Part 1 - The Big Bad Wolf by Ray Daley Feb. 13, 2012 2583 words Read a sample
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Ray Daley was born in Coventry & still lives there. He served 6 yrs in the RAF as a clerk & spent most of his time in a Hobbit hole in High Wycombe. He is a published poet & has been writing stories since he was 10. His current dream is to eventually finish the Hitch Hikers fanfic novel he's been writing since 1986.
Trucker by Joseph Bush Trucker by Joseph Bush Feb. 12, 2012 2141 words Read a sample
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
Anti-Supernatural Assault Team- Book 0- Fresh Blood by Michael Keyth Anti-Supernatural Assault Team- Book 0- Fresh Blood by Michael Keyth Feb. 12, 2012 38812 words Read a sample
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The Dark Ones by April Rice The Dark Ones by April Rice Feb. 11, 2012 2467 words Read a sample
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My name is April Rice, I live in a small country town Rush, Ky. I love to write vampire stories with a passion, even though "The Dark Ones" is the first one published on here, I hope to write and publish more and hope "The Dark Ones" becames a movie.
System Test 2231 by Joseph Bush System Test 2231 by Joseph Bush Feb. 11, 2012 929 words Read a sample
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
Eyestalk by Joseph Bush Eyestalk by Joseph Bush Feb. 11, 2012 3526 words Read a sample
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Drowning in Problems by B. Franklin Feb. 11, 2012 2200 words Read a sample
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I live in Louisiana with my wonderful and understanding husband, Shawn, and our six cats. We live with our heads in the clouds and our noses in books. Some of our favorite authors are: J.R.R. Tolken, Madeleine L'Engle, George MacDonald, C. S. Lewis, and many more wonderful writers. I spend most my time writing Fantasy fiction stories targeting young adults mixing in the occasional paranormal flare, or leaving it with the wonderful world of vampires and wolves.
Salvation by Mike Bennett Salvation by Mike Bennett Feb. 11, 2012 10367 words Read a sample
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Mike Bennett is an English writer and podcaster. He has recorded his story collection, "Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and The Grotesque" and is now releasing the stories as e-books. He has also written and podcast the novel, "One Among the Sleepless", and is currently writing and podcasting his second novel, "Underwood and Flinch".
MindEater 2: Struggle For Escape by David Cleinman MindEater 2: Struggle For Escape by David Cleinman Feb. 11, 2012 6062 words Sample 25%
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David A. Cleinman was born in 1964 in upstate New York and grew up in the small village of Gilbertsville. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the rolling Butternut Valley hills and its rivers, forests, and streams, he began writing at age 13. A fan of classics, Tolkien-style fantasy, and literature of all kinds, his writing encompasses many genres and ideas. Characters are his favorite part of a story, both when reading and writing. His first novel, Principle Destiny, is a treatise on political and personal struggles where deadly consequences meet the heroine's desires head on.
A Merciless Folly by Wynema Taylor A Merciless Folly by Wynema Taylor Feb. 11, 2012 7806 words Read a sample
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Wynema Taylor lives in Hawaii with her husband on an acre filled with animals. Thank you for reading my books. I ask that you please rate my writing, it helps me with future projects.
Hunger by Joseph Bush Hunger by Joseph Bush Feb. 10, 2012 6704 words Read a sample
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Media-junkie, nipponophile, game designer, artist, and storyteller.
Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Witch of the Bayou by Rana Kelly Feb. 10, 2012 3281 words Read a sample
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Rana Kelly was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1977 but didn’t stay long. Her mother raised her in Tampa, FL and her father spent summers with her in Europe. As a child she grew up on the backs of horses, most of her best friends were of the hoof and paw persuasion. She spent her working years as a veterinary technician working in emergency medicine and regular practice with two years spent at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. She’s a published author of fiction and poetry and an amateur artist. She has founded a charity for the victims of domestic violence called Hamlet's Red Hands. She decided to start this charity after years of abuse from her now ex spouse. What she fights is more than well known to her. She is a survivor of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She is a mother of two. She currently lives in Tucson, Arizona with her Persian Puck (Pucky Ducky) and her dog, Emily Brontë.
Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Slightly Impaired by P.R. Mason Feb. 09, 2012 967 words Read a sample
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P.R Mason is an author of Young Adult Fantasy who also writes steamy romance as Patricia Mason. She escaped from the snowy midwest winters of her youth by moving in 2001 to a beautiful, historic city in Georgia to pursue her dream of being a novelist.