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The Diamond Mine of Diamond's Mind: A Compilation of Short Stories by Diamond Cartel The Diamond Mine of Diamond's Mind: A Compilation of Short Stories by Diamond Cartel Feb. 07, 2012 25659 words Read a sample
These are a series of short stories written for my blog. They received such praise that I decided to bundle them for you all to enjoy!
The Looking Glass: Volume Two by The Looking Glass Anthologies The Looking Glass: Volume Two by The Looking Glass Anthologies Feb. 02, 2012 23769 words Read a sample
Volume Two of the University of York's creative writing anthology comes with twice the number of submissions, and a whole new look. Filled with the best poetry and fiction from the student population, this year's edition is unmissable.
The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012 by Lantern Hollow The Gallery of Worlds: February 2012 by Lantern Hollow Feb. 01, 2012 28679 words Read a sample
A stirring collection of short stories from Lantern Hollow Press, including fantasy, science fiction, fairy tale, dark fantasy, and serials. Published quarterly.
Readerotica 3 – Getting Hotter – 10 Erotic Stories for Your Kindle or eReader by PriveCo Inc. Readerotica 3 – Getting Hotter – 10 Erotic Stories for Your Kindle or eReader by PriveCo Inc. Jan. 30, 2012 24266 words Read a sample
Reading erotic fiction on an electronic reader is a delicious experience because no one can see what you are doing. Unlike a regular book, your eReader does not have a cover to reveal its contents. You can privately and discreetly read anything you like. It is a wonderful and somewhat empowering process. Readerotica Volume 3 was created to provide quality erotic stories easily.
Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Just one of those days by Charity Parkerson Jan. 29, 2012 660 words Read a sample
Jane Hughes is having a bad night, and she is faced with a big decision; fight or flight? This is an extremely short story that I am offering for free only for you, the readers, enjoyment.
The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall The Honey That Came From The Sea by Sheena Blackhall Jan. 29, 2012 90267 words Read a sample
Here is a selection of short stories, drawn from collections of prose by the author. Best known for her Scots writing, here her work in English is presented, with a smattering of Scots dialogue. The tales deal with the mysteries of life, religion, ageing, birth and sex . There is humour, mystery and intrigue, from Maharajahs to Shortbread, and always the often dark dynamics of human relationships.
The Price of Angie's Ice Cream by Scott Morgan The Price of Angie's Ice Cream by Scott Morgan Jan. 28, 2012 2085 words Read a sample
A short story from 'Short Stack: A Collection,' written and copyright by Scott Morgan. Published by WriteHook, 2011.
LitU: Unearthed by Literary Underground LitU: Unearthed by Literary Underground Jan. 18, 2012 32612 words Read a sample
LitU: Unearthed is an anthology that celebrates and brings to the surface some of the best up-and-coming authors in the literary world. This collection of short stories features new and self published authors. Enjoy!
Love Lines Volume 1 by Jayne Sykes Love Lines Volume 1 by Jayne Sykes Jan. 17, 2012 9284 words Read a sample
An anthology of five short stories exploring the theme of love and relationships
The Bat And The Rainbow by cuchulain coker The Bat And The Rainbow by cuchulain coker Jan. 17, 2012 90 words Sample 20%
a magazine about everything.
Anything's Possible by Elizabeth Sage Anything's Possible by Elizabeth Sage Jan. 17, 2012 6406 words Read a sample
Anything’s Possible is a collection of three entertaining, insightful stories about women’s lives. Meet Cynthia, a mostly happily married teacher who gets hit on by a younger man at the mall, and Dinah, so obsessed with her garden she alienates her teenage daughter, and Sally, a novelist having lunch with a literary critic, who just happens to be her first love from student days.
Start Small: A Small Collection by Tony DiGerolamo Start Small: A Small Collection by Tony DiGerolamo Jan. 16, 2012 5871 words Read a sample
Three works, each as different in tone as it is in style. A work of flash fiction taking place at a wedding, a free-verse poem dedicated to someone special and a short story about couple's therapy. Love, humor and a bit of drama can all be found in this debut collection.
Nap 2.2 by NAP BOOKS Nap 2.2 by NAP BOOKS Jan. 15, 2012 4458 words Read a sample
SHORT AND IN-BETWEEN POETRY AND FICTION BY ED GARLAND, HOWIE GOOD, JOSEPH GOOSEY, BRETT ELIZABETH JENKINS, STEVE MCGOULDRICK, JOHN MORTARA, HARMONY NEAL, ALEXANDRA PASIAN, MATT ROWAN, MARINA RUBIN, AND JASON TEAL.
Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV by Alan James Keogh Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV by Alan James Keogh Jan. 14, 2012 37184 words Read a sample
Whispers in the Shadows Vol IV contains twenty short stories: Don’t tell: A whole town knows a secret, a secret that binds them all in silence. They know the terrible truth behind the death of a young girl, and they allowed it to happen. Release: He’s been waiting for this day for a long time, memorised the rituals, has the ingredients, only a simple spell is left and It will be released
short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo short love poems by Akangbe Oladayo Jan. 11, 2012 474 words Sample 20%
My little compilation of love poems foe your enjoyment. This is my first time so it may be a little bit dry.
The Poetic Lounge Vol.2 by Fiordaliza Charles The Poetic Lounge Vol.2 by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 22036 words Read a sample
This book contains true stories and poems from some of the best poets and writers worldwide. Get ready to experience a book full of emotion, real-life experiences, and life lessons that will leave you speechless, happy, and wanting more.
The Poetic Lounge Vol.1 by Fiordaliza Charles The Poetic Lounge Vol.1 by Fiordaliza Charles Jan. 08, 2012 20556 words Read a sample
This book will introduce you to twenty of the greatest poets from all around the world. Get ready to experience a book of poems that will leave you smiling, crying, laughing, seeking greatness and ultimately, just wanting more.
When Time Was by Bobby A. Troutt When Time Was by Bobby A. Troutt Jan. 06, 2012 33754 words Read a sample
When Time Was brings memories of when time was simple, exciting and fun; a time when a day was a day long. But as we grow older, time does change. Life molds and shapes us from those times when time was. This is a collection of enjoyable stories to read. A time when times have changed and we wanted them to stay the same.
Momma, Booze & Sampson by Amy Browne Momma, Booze & Sampson by Amy Browne Jan. 06, 2012 11590 words Read a sample
This eBook contains 6 short stories written by me. You'll read about Sampson, a huge snake with a human appetite. You will also read the story of a single mom who made a deal with the devil. This also shares the tale of poor Harry, who will do anything for a pretty woman, even commit murder. There are also 3 more short stories in here for your enjoyment.
Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Anthology of Short Stories From Authors Glenn C. and Sasha Gabriel by GlennAndSasha Gabriel Dec. 31, 2011 8789 words Read a sample
An Anthology of authors short stories from 2011. You asked for them all in one convenient file and here they are… all fourteen of them! Thank you for requesting them, and for all your support.
Short Story Sampler by Brittany Gates Short Story Sampler by Brittany Gates Dec. 30, 2011 16069 words Read a sample
A collection of three short stories to showcase the works of Brittany C Gates: "To Destroy a Time Machine," "The Inverse American Dream" and "The Ice Cream Man."
Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Colors of Kindness by Pat McGrath Avery Dec. 28, 2011 4768 words Read a sample
Seven short stories revealing kindness in human relationships. The author believes that acts of kindness given and received color the lives of each of us. A heart filled with repeated interactions will be a heart of many colors.
Collection of Short Stories by Carol Taylor Collection of Short Stories by Carol Taylor Dec. 25, 2011 18582 words Read a sample
Stories of human interest--clean, fun, surprising The Chauffer, Every Man’s Dream, War!, Love is Blind, If Looks Could Kill, The Experiment, The Reluctant Millionaire, Prang at the Roundabout, For Children: Leanne is Jealous, Terri Hates Dishes, When Shari Didn’t Come Home
Driven and Other Stories by Jonathan Moeller Driven and Other Stories by Jonathan Moeller Dec. 23, 2011 34356 words Read a sample
A collection of dark fantasy stories, set in both our world and others.
5 Twists by Camille LaGuire 5 Twists by Camille LaGuire Dec. 22, 2011 12049 words Read a sample
Five flash stories with a touch of mystery, some hard-boiled, some fluffy, all with a twist.
The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12 by Red Penny Papers The Red Penny Papers - Winter 2011-12 by Red Penny Papers Dec. 17, 2011 23445 words Read a sample
The Red Penny Papers - Quarterly Sensationalist and Fantastical Fiction. In this issue: “In the Pits of Isfhan” by Mari Ness, “Its Trick” by R.A. Keenan, “The Comfort of Shadows” by T.J. McIntyre, “The Gill Bride” by Jan Stinchcomb, “The Last Magician” by Samantha Boyette, “The Still Life of Doriana” by Sylvia Hiven
Imajin This! by Imajin Books Imajin This! by Imajin Books Dec. 14, 2011 141758 words Read a sample
This special chapter preview book showcases all fiction titles published by Imajin Books in 2010/2011. Sample the first three chapters of each book. Our international authors strive to entertain you with a wide range of genres - mystery, suspense, romance, horror, fantasy, paranormal, YA and more. "Quality fiction beyond your wildest dreams." All ebooks under $5.
Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Fathomless and Other Poems by Samir Dash Dec. 13, 2011 2870 words Read a sample
This is all about the common belief that true love is heavenly, hence it is not possible to achieve it while fulfilling all passions, lust and all those that drive man and his instincts. In this poem in 12 sections different personas carry on the same story. Eliotian vision revisited in the context of love and betrayal in this 21st century epic poem with 12 sections.
Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Nap 2.1 by NAP BOOKS Dec. 13, 2011 4025 words Sample 20%
POETRY AND PROSE BY OLIVER BATEMAN, MARIT ERICSON, DAVID GREENSPAN, MEGHAN LAMB, ROB MACDONALD, EMILY O’NEILL, LAM PHAM, MICHELLE REALE, DANIEL ROMO, DAVID TOMALOFF, AND MEREDITH WEIERS.
Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group by Michael Boxwell Christmas Tales - Seasonal stories, poems and greetings from the Coventry Writers' Group by Michael Boxwell Dec. 12, 2011 7280 words Read a sample
A collection of seasonal stories, poems and greetings on the subject of Christmas, written by members of the Coventry Writers' Group. Writers include well known authors such as Ann Evans, Rosalie Warren, Michael Boxwell and Martin Brown, along with a number of new up-and-coming writers. Many of the stories and poems are light-hearted, others more thoughtful. All of them delight and inspire.
Green Linnet by Harry Nicholson Green Linnet by Harry Nicholson Dec. 11, 2011 14737 words Read a sample
Short stories of the sea and of Yorkshire,interleaved with verse.
Pieces of a Rainbow by Maria Savva Pieces of a Rainbow by Maria Savva Dec. 10, 2011 31654 words Read a sample
A collection of seven short stories, each one based on a different colour of the rainbow. The stories are diverse in style, and the characters, although fictional, are true-to-life. There is something for everyone in this inspired collection.
When Autumn Falls by Bobby A. Troutt When Autumn Falls by Bobby A. Troutt Dec. 08, 2011 33616 words Read a sample
When Autumn Falls is a mix of average people, their lives and places. It will bring you comfort and enrich your heart. It will awaken your memories of times past, strengthen you and drive you at the same time. You will be encouraged to meditate on tomorrow. Words are only lost when
House of Justice: A Short Story by Vincent Bivona House of Justice: A Short Story by Vincent Bivona Dec. 05, 2011 3667 words Read a sample
Halloween only comes around once a year, and the Justices do it right. They turn their house into a museum of torture, sectioning off each room with a velvet rope. The exhibits are so terrifying that the local amusement park asks them for their secret. It's quite simple, actually. And four lucky--or unlucky--fans get to find out what it is first hand.
Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands by Narrator Magazine Narrator Magazine Best of the Best 2011 Blue Mountains/Central Tablelands by Narrator Magazine Dec. 04, 2011 46296 words Read a sample
This issue contains the judged winners, people's choice winners and highly commended works from all issues of Narrator for the Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands.
Fuck Me Santa by Amber Drake Fuck Me Santa by Amber Drake Dec. 03, 2011 6852 words Read a sample
Just for you. Just for Christmas. A selection of Smutty Xmas flash fiction. Plus tons of bonus material for your reading pleasure. Warning: explicit sex, pseudo-incest, naughty santa smut, oral sex, and a hint of romance, hope and joy ;)
An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 by Justin Van Winkle An Interesting Mix - Volume 1 by Justin Van Winkle Nov. 30, 2011 45787 words Read a sample
"A most random collection of writings" from the mind of a well traveled, highly educated, over-achieving student of love and life. Ranging from high fantasy to literary fiction to heartfelt essays to graphic rants about modern day life - this is truly the term "random" at its best.
Momma Said Never Date Bi-Polar Alcoholic Divorcees by Louis Kahn Nin Momma Said Never Date Bi-Polar Alcoholic Divorcees by Louis Kahn Nin Nov. 30, 2011 4700 words Read a sample
Urban post-postmodern poems from the avant-pop, avant-porn school of iconoclast literature...
Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Mr Splish Splosh and the Silly People by Frankie Lassut Nov. 28, 2011 3288 words Read a sample
Revenge is designed to make you feel better when you’re angry; it’s one of the rungs on the ladder back to feeling good when you find yourself emotionally somewhere where you don’t want to be. Feeling ‘better’ in a positive fashion is cool, better than being in a negative state, where relief is then necessary for you to get back to positive land.
La Revelacion de Chamuel by Y Correa La Revelacion de Chamuel by Y Correa Nov. 27, 2011 3045 words Read a sample
Chamuel, el Arcángel, patrono de los corazones rotos. Pasó una eternidad reparando los quebrantados de corazón, y consolando a los que más lo necesitaban. Kat, una niña romana-americana; la vida de ella no era más que dolor y la angustia. La soledad era su única compañera. ¿Qué pasaría si estos dos seres se enamorarian?
A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles A Voice From An Inner World by Montrée Whiles Nov. 26, 2011 12239 words Read a sample
A collection of short stories. Some of these are sketches for longer works. Some are things that moved me and erupted from the tip of my pen, or keyboard as it were.
BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva Nov. 23, 2011 25895 words Read a sample
A collection of tales by a variety of authors.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by J.A. Kazimer Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by J.A. Kazimer Nov. 22, 2011 1158 words Read a sample
A short story from The Junkie Tales collection. A look at the most wonderful time of the year through the eyes of a junkie.
Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Max's Eyes by Christopher Kneipp Nov. 21, 2011 1075 words Read a sample
Flash fiction for future expansion, ie follow up short stories connected with the Forestal Max
Sixty Second Fiction by Jem Barnes Sixty Second Fiction by Jem Barnes Nov. 21, 2011 21408 words Read a sample
One hundred very short stories in 200 words. Sixty seconds to read. Life - Love - Death - Murder - Marriage - Interesting bits of human life! Author Stephen Leather SAYS: There's a knack to writing fiction like this and Jem has it. Stories that are so short that they are finished almost before you've started but the ideas stay with you long after you've put the book down.
Bluewood Author Showcase Anthology 2011 by Various Authors Bluewood Author Showcase Anthology 2011 by Various Authors Nov. 18, 2011 27561 words Read a sample
An assassin foiled, a wicked step-brother, Growing pains of the young and old, a woman’s attempt to escape a relationship, a man’s struggle with a relationship lost, a battle with a big fish, a lineman’s war duty, and a poignant mermaid’s tale. In this collection of short stories there’s eleven of Bluewood’s established authors offering a taste to tempt a reader’s appetite.
Jumpers by E. G. Fabricant Jumpers by E. G. Fabricant Nov. 16, 2011 789 words Read a sample
Here's my entry for Round Seven of National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction," concluded November 12. As usual, had to be 600 words or less; this round one character had to come to town and one character had to leave town. Still not buying my theory that the reader should be able to watch and eavesdrop, rather than be read to; I blame Elmore Leonard.
Blood Red by Patty Jansen Blood Red by Patty Jansen Nov. 16, 2011 7931 words Read a sample
Two horror short stories set in Australia. 'Quarantine' follows Rob the photocopier mechanic to a job in a small town surrounded by misty rainforest. 'Clouds of Fancy' deals with a town's struggle with drought, and an innovative solution that produces some very strange results.
Desafinado by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Desafinado by Gerben Graddesz Hellinga Nov. 15, 2011 13574 words Read a sample
De Mensheid weet het nu zeker, we zijn niet alleen. Maar of de Anderlingen blij zijn met de mensheid valt nog te bezien...
Pixelated poetry by K.O.Reuben Pixelated poetry by K.O.Reuben Nov. 14, 2011 6236 words Read a sample
the latest poetry book from K.O.Reuben comprising of a large selections of poems worth reading again and again.