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Exit Nothing by Exit Nothing by KUBOA March 31, 2012 29281 words Read a sample
a novel by Pat King: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.com
Quintessence of Dust by Quintessence of Dust by KUBOA March 31, 2012 38125 words Read a sample
stories by Craig Wallwork: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.com
Abstract by H.B Boylan Abstract by H.B Boylan March 31, 2012 32526 words Read a sample
Abstract is completely improvised. It is written in a style akin to Joyce, Stein, etc... etc.. There are four more volumes to be published soon.
Candour by Pablo D'Stair Candour by Pablo D'Stair March 30, 2012 43529 words Read a sample
An unnamed man, rapidly dying of a nightmarish disease, secludes himself in his apartment rooms. His only companion is his cat, Alastaire Cello, who he determines to keep unaware of his impending death.
Pigs and Other Living Things by Sean Boling Pigs and Other Living Things by Sean Boling March 28, 2012 14146 words Read a sample
Five short stories, some that explore our relationship to the animals inside us, and others to the animals around us.
The Birthday by Ingrid Christensen The Birthday by Ingrid Christensen March 28, 2012 4700 words Read a sample
Harriet is in denial over her daughter turning sixteen. She does everything to avoid accepting the day finally arriving - including unwittingly casting a spell. Realising her mistake and in desperation she tries to fix what is no longer in her hands.
A Tale of Romance by Earnest Long A Tale of Romance by Earnest Long March 27, 2012 3552 words Read a sample
A Tale of Romance is a traditional story of romance, yet a new take on the Troubadours. Really, it is boy meets girl, but with one or two twists. A wonderful love story. And one that might have a happy ending. The reader will see if they do live happily ever after or they don’t. They might.
What Lies Buried by John Bishop What Lies Buried by John Bishop March 26, 2012 97582 words Read a sample
A story of family secrets and misunderstandings, and the way in which they impact down the generations. Walter Blake's death brings a flood of memories to his two daughters. There is the question of what Walter and his wife buried in the garden. The notion of things being buried is also a metaphor for all kinds of issues including, art fraud, family feuds, and holocaust survival.
Tidewater Moon by Don Katnik Tidewater Moon by Don Katnik March 25, 2012 1381 words Read a sample
Two homeless teenagers carve out a thin existence on a New England beach, preying on the tourist life around them as it preys on them. This literary "slice-of-life" short story is gritty and dark.
Catalogue Numérique by Anne de Gandt Catalogue Numérique by Anne de Gandt March 24, 2012 10457 words Sample 20%
Compilation d’extraits, dont certains inédits, des ouvrages écrits par Anne de Gandt, ce catalogue est mis à jour à chaque nouvelle parution. Le + : il est gratuit !
Falls the Shadow by Tommy Dakar Falls the Shadow by Tommy Dakar March 24, 2012 46320 words Read a sample
Falls the Shadow consists of twin short stories, Falls the Shadow and La Feria, which, although they have defined identities, share a common heritage and are in many ways inseparable.
lifelongstolive.blogspot.com : A Blog by Atul Sharma lifelongstolive.blogspot.com : A Blog by Atul Sharma March 24, 2012 13380 words Read a sample
In December 2011 I started to blog. At that time I was not so serious about it but as the time passed I found that I love to write blog posts about life in general. And here I have compiled some of my short story blog entries for your reading. I hope you will enjoy reading them.
Sometimes You Need To Be Able To Talk by Earnest Long Sometimes You Need To Be Able To Talk by Earnest Long March 21, 2012 3981 words Read a sample
A young man's feelings reach a new low when a well-loved relative dies. He vows he will make something of himself. Something others will be able to see even if his relative never saw it. Someone he could meet who would be special to him. The plot takes a twist as a female friend suggests he does a research project. And he finds the oddest subject to research. But hey! It might still work out.
How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny by Kali Amanda Browne How Nadine and Libby Escaped Destiny by Kali Amanda Browne March 16, 2012 2171 words Read a sample
A precocious child plays dance lesson in the back of an old trailer. Her mother watches from within. In the midst of the bittersweet scene, their lives are about to change forever, and whatever else may happen the image of an innocent child softly singing will haunt you...
Literary Lunes Magazine, March/April 2012 Issue by Beth Ann Masarik Literary Lunes Magazine, March/April 2012 Issue by Beth Ann Masarik March 15, 2012 17913 words Read a sample
Welcome to the latest edition of Literary Lunes Magazine! I apologize for the delay, for I was having some technical difficulties on my end. In this issue, we are featuring an exclusive interview with NY Times Best Selling author, Kristin Cast of the House of Night Series. In addition, we have many other interviews, short stories, poetry, helpful literary articles
A Chance Of A Lifetime by Earnest Long A Chance Of A Lifetime by Earnest Long March 14, 2012 6072 words Read a sample
Some men want only sex. Some sex and romance. So it is with this tale except all is not as expected. Someone, an average person in all respects meets a girl. Although he’s known her some time, he can’t remember now when they last had sex. And foolishly, he’s agreed to marry to her on a whim. Is she a long-forgotten dream he will live out? Or will she be a nightmare?
Goldfish Tears by Curtis Ackie Goldfish Tears by Curtis Ackie March 07, 2012 34084 words Sample 20%
A collection of fourteen fantastical short-stories.
Communion Is a Kiss: A Short Story by TK Kenyon Communion Is a Kiss: A Short Story by TK Kenyon March 06, 2012 15396 words Read a sample
Dr. Dante Petrocchi-Bianchi spends his days treating Alzheimer’s patients and studying God, but he whiles away his nights in Roman nightclubs, picking up different beautiful women. When he discovers that one of his conquests is his big game hunter boss’s new trophy wife, Dante’s wild lifestyle becomes dangerous. Will his treacherous games end in his murder, or can he stop playing sexual roulette?
The Sleight of Heart: a modern folk tale by Benjamin Parsons The Sleight of Heart: a modern folk tale by Benjamin Parsons March 04, 2012 10852 words Read a sample
A modern folk tale of love, deceit and murder... with a supernatural twist.
Sampled by Belfire Press Sampled by Belfire Press March 04, 2012 22012 words Read a sample
A collection of excerpts from Belfire Press' 2010-2011 publication years.
Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby by Stacy Stutz Odd Socks: Go To Sleepy Little Baby by Stacy Stutz March 01, 2012 2630 words Read a sample
Go to Sleepy Little Baby is the second short story in the Odd Socks series of “ePamphlets.” Lilah is what some would generously call, “unbalanced.” She’s reliant on routine and little orange pills to maintain control. Compliance is mandatory and the scales slip precariously when life’s reality interrupts.
Doshvuja (Short story) by Dupur Mitra Doshvuja (Short story) by Dupur Mitra March 01, 2012 9876 words Read a sample
Story Book, copyleft, has 10 story within 5 experimental new form of story, writing Bengali, published 2012
Alvin's Farm Book 3: Memories of Home by Anna Scott Graham Alvin's Farm Book 3: Memories of Home by Anna Scott Graham Feb. 29, 2012 84889 words Read a sample
In 1979, American hostages mirror Sam Cassel’s paternal anxieties, but six months later a volcanic eruption triggers Jenny’s deepest fear. All of Arkendale, Oregon weathers clouds of ash as memories threaten Jenny’s fragile peace. Her devastated childhood is to blame, but without Alvin’s assistance, can Sam and Tommie relieve ancient scars without causing further damage?
By the Bi- by I Feel Pretty By the Bi- by I Feel Pretty Feb. 22, 2012 21557 words Read a sample
Issue number two of I Feel Pretty's fiction and non-fiction!
L.i.s.a Notes & Appendix by Nicholas Nicola L.i.s.a Notes & Appendix by Nicholas Nicola Feb. 22, 2012 50965 words Sample 100%
This FREE Smashwords e-book download are the Notes and Appendix to the novel L.I.S.A by Nicholas Nicola. It is purely reference material (which may even be further updated) to the main text which will be uploaded in the near future and this main narrative will also be made available as a hard copy. Please watch this space. Thank you. P.S. A PDF file on http://nicholasnicolaetchings.synthasite.com
The Road Warriors by William Young The Road Warriors by William Young Feb. 20, 2012 5333 words Read a sample
As the Australian city of Perth falls to the zombies, Duncan, Katrina and Gannon make their way out in search of a sanctuary. But the abandoned towns they pass through on the way foreshadow a different end to their journey. This is the 15th story in the series.
Questions for the Sky by Stan Grimes Questions for the Sky by Stan Grimes Feb. 20, 2012 2498 words Read a sample
In the Beginning Isn’t that how it starts, the Bible, every word of it? In the beginning like there was never anything before the words were created, but who wrote them? Somebody must have been there with their Kodak camera or their sharpened pencil. Maybe they were like war correspondents.
Last Wednesday: A Surfer's Tale by BP Black Last Wednesday: A Surfer's Tale by BP Black Feb. 20, 2012 1187 words Read a sample
The story of one surfer's triumph over insecurities and male acceptance.
Godman by John Ellis Godman by John Ellis Feb. 15, 2012 37034 words Read a sample
Godman is the dark tale of forty-five year old ex-con and born again Christian Clive Walker following his release from prison after serving a twenty-five year sentence for rape. When his delusions and paranoia make a return to society problematic, Clive convinces himself his last chance of salvation lies in helping a young drug addict and prostitute, Mary.
Someone Else, Somewhere Else by Jenelle Jack Pierre Someone Else, Somewhere Else by Jenelle Jack Pierre Feb. 15, 2012 4616 words Read a sample
Twin sisters. Stepdaughters. Neighbours. The lives of the two main characters in this first-person plural short story are forever changed when their mother remarries and they move next door to a family unlike their own. Could their lives have been different with a flip of a coin? This story is from the short story collection, LOVE'S ONLOOKERS, due out August 1, 2012.
The Pale Maraud by Andrew McEwan The Pale Maraud by Andrew McEwan Feb. 15, 2012 40331 words Read a sample
Death's champion on a bloody sojourn through Hell.
I’m Going To Die Eight Days From Now by Richard Sanders I’m Going To Die Eight Days From Now by Richard Sanders Feb. 13, 2012 7975 words Read a sample
He was told he had exactly eight days to live. By a blind psychic photographer. Okay, he was plenty crazy, but he asked me to help him. And after surviving threats, shootouts, a mysterious scarred woman and weird predictions that somehow managed to come true, I could only come to one conclusion: Fate is one strange thing to fight.
The Ask by Richard Sanders The Ask by Richard Sanders Feb. 12, 2012 2555 words Read a sample
I didn’t know—or care—much about race for governor of NY until someone took a shot at one of the candidates and killed his wife instead. The main suspect, it turns out, was an anti-government crazy I once did time with. Searching for the killer, I was sucked into a closely fought election campaign and the dangerous world of people who prefer casting their vote with a sniper’s bullet.
AffectionAires by Jeffra Hays AffectionAires by Jeffra Hays Feb. 12, 2012 17274 words Read a sample
Her King of Coney Island is about to lose his throne/ To Princess Smart, whose royal art/ Is causing Prince to moan./ A bird addict cannot predict who might fall from the sky,/ A rich princess or feathered mess might coo-coo by. And bye.// Free for now, not for long, save a dollar, sing a song.
Screams Along The Sky by Richard Sanders Screams Along The Sky by Richard Sanders Feb. 11, 2012 9225 words Read a sample
What do you do when clues to an unsolved murder have been coded in a stolen $50 million painting? You try to steal it back. Only you have to deal with corrupt collectors, crazy thieves, lust-powered women, shootouts, betrayals, double crosses and surprises. And a psychic dog named Hillary. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Painting by Numbers by Sally Patricia Gardner Painting by Numbers by Sally Patricia Gardner Feb. 09, 2012 109395 words Read a sample
Painting by Numbers is the story of a lie that resonates down three generations. Though the lie is told from the best of motives,it eventually leads to incest and murder. The story is told by four voices, from their differing viewpoints, and covers seventy years, from the nineteen thirties to the present day.
Well-Suited Sentry - A Short Story by Lane Diamond Well-Suited Sentry - A Short Story by Lane Diamond Feb. 08, 2012 2799 words Read a sample
This prison sentry is unlike any other. You don't want to cross him. Better that you should remain in your cell, follow the rules, and never get on his bad side. Transgression comes at far too high a price.
Leo Rache. by Pablo D'Stair Leo Rache. by Pablo D'Stair Feb. 07, 2012 11567 words Read a sample
Tracing a year in the life of Leo Rache, an aimless shoplifter-turned-poet, and drawn heavily from author Pablo D'Stair's personal experiences, this novella is a blunt, intimate investigation of the minutia that birth one individual's desire to create.
A Quiet and Peaceful Place by A. Michael Bronston A Quiet and Peaceful Place by A. Michael Bronston Feb. 07, 2012 7549 words Read a sample
Through the course of a day Freddie Jacobson relives a number of scenes from his life. Alone with his dog in the mountain cabin where he spent the now departing winter and where he embraces the rapidly unfolding spring, he finds himself shifting between his place in the present and the worlds of remembrance.
After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom After the Great Muskie Hunt by J.G. Sandom Feb. 05, 2012 4183 words Sample 30%
Please be advised that this is a short story (4,000 words). When his father loses his job, a young painter offers to take him fishing for muskellunge, a barracuda-like freshwater fish, at Big Eagle Lake, in Ontario, Canada. From the award-winning author of Gospel Truths; The God Machine; The Wave; The Wall Street Murder Club; Kiss Me, I'm Dead; and Confessions of a Teenage Body Snatcher.
Exerpt from Short Stories Pertaining to the Shepard Family by David Reed Exerpt from Short Stories Pertaining to the Shepard Family by David Reed Feb. 04, 2012 2113 words Read a sample
An exerpt from an upcoming collection of my short stories.
A Communion of Water and Blood by Bernard Fancher A Communion of Water and Blood by Bernard Fancher Feb. 04, 2012 5537 words Read a sample
A follow-up collection of poems continuing upon themes dealt with in "Before Dark, and After"--but concentrating more on the element of water than fire.
Bewitching Earth by Lorraine Ray Bewitching Earth by Lorraine Ray Feb. 03, 2012 7249 words Read a sample
Love for the world, and its many beautiful niches, heals a young girl's heartache after a short affair with an older man.
Fight Club (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Fight Club (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Feb. 03, 2012 3770 words Read a sample
Garth and his friends had escaped to a vacation cabin in the woods after initially failing to halt the onslaught of the undead. They spent the winter honing their skills with swords and are eager to see if they can make a dent in the zombie apocalypse and maybe restart civilization. This is the fourteenth story in the series. A new story releases each week in the first months of 2012.
The Pale Thane by M.R. Hyde The Pale Thane by M.R. Hyde Feb. 02, 2012 9994 words Read a sample
A pale young man, looking twice his age, manages a vast complex of apartments. The residents despise him for his apparent weakness. What they don't know might lead them to see him differently if it were not for the legacy of his father.
Before Dark, and After by Bernard Fancher Before Dark, and After by Bernard Fancher Feb. 01, 2012 5465 words Read a sample
Poems that explore the interstice between light and dark, day and night, perhaps even good and evil.
Less of Everything by Dave Shaw Less of Everything by Dave Shaw Jan. 31, 2012 4690 words Read a sample
by Dave Shaw. Dave Shaw is a writer from somewhere in Canada. His work has been featured on Temporary Infinity, Coffinmouth, Internet Poetry, and other online sources. He curates the website 'Lit Mixtapes'.
The Old Man And The Sea Monster by Shane Greenhough The Old Man And The Sea Monster by Shane Greenhough Jan. 31, 2012 747 words Read a sample
All the fish are gone, stolen away by an unknown and possibly terrible force. With a young boy as his witness, one old man waits for the culprit to return to the scene of the crime.
Agricultural Production in the Sudan by Paul Samael Agricultural Production in the Sudan by Paul Samael Jan. 29, 2012 1024 words Read a sample
A (very) short story about sunflowers, a Sheikh and the desire to change the world. Does not contain any statistics about Sudanese agriculture (sorry).
Detroit Motor City (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Detroit Motor City (Cities of the Dead) by William Young Jan. 27, 2012 3555 words Read a sample
Keyshawn had grown up with a dad he rarely saw, and a mother he rarely saw sober, so he had embraced life as a low-level street thug because it offered a life he could understand. The day the zombies overran Detroit caught him by total surprise, as did the living arrangement that would change his heart. This is the thirteenth story in the series. A new story is released each week until March.