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The Grave by Mike Bennett The Grave by Mike Bennett Feb. 07, 2012 5359 words Read a sample
A short, black comic tale about two men, a grave, unrequited lust ... and murder.
Ten Things I Hate About Valentine's Day by Margaret Finnegan Ten Things I Hate About Valentine's Day by Margaret Finnegan Feb. 06, 2012 531 words Read a sample
Short story. Poor Brian. He just never gets it right, and now he must pay.
My new breasts by silverscalpel My new breasts by silverscalpel Feb. 06, 2012 675 words Read a sample
Want to overhaul your looks?? IN a closed, conservative and multilayered society like India?? Think again, my friends... :)
Het ontslag (een Gemma Vlugzout) by Anaïd Haen Het ontslag (een Gemma Vlugzout) by Anaïd Haen Feb. 06, 2012 3276 words Read a sample
Als Gemma Vlugzout volkomen ten onrechte wordt ontslagen, klimt zij op onnavolgbare wijze in de pen.
When Only The best Will Do by robert renshaw When Only The best Will Do by robert renshaw Feb. 06, 2012 541 words Read a sample
A man faces his stuggle to meet the results of his lifetime of giving himself to one true love
Tunnel Vision by Barnaby Wilde Tunnel Vision by Barnaby Wilde Feb. 05, 2012 10518 words Read a sample
Another collection of quirky verse featuring some longer verses on subjects as diverse as flying saucers, fear of flying and dining room tables. Pausing along the way to ask, what if whales could fly? and do you need more than two pairs of shoes? Featuring 'The Ballad of Wayne and Bill' and 'Flying Over the Atlantic'. Puns and jokes as usual.
Light Years Away by Dave Riessen Light Years Away by Dave Riessen Feb. 04, 2012 687 words Read a sample
The battle between religion and science has never been more convoluted, a culture clash between humans and their institutions. Read on to find out why Schnapps rule!
Unrequited Love by Thomas Robertson Unrequited Love by Thomas Robertson Feb. 04, 2012 500 words Read a sample
In this monologue the author laments the vagaries of young love.
Santa vs. the C.P.S.C. an Odd Tales Sampler by Steve Vincent Santa vs. the C.P.S.C. an Odd Tales Sampler by Steve Vincent Feb. 04, 2012 36 words Read a sample
This is a free mini book featuring a short story called Santa vs. the C.P.S.C. along with samples of a few poems from Steven Vincent's Odd Tales books.
Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Foreignright 4.5.1 by Eric Cline Feb. 04, 2012 1072 words Read a sample
In the future, "firemen" don't put out fires. Instead . . . hey, this sounds familiar! Eric Cline, a writer who has been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and other places, delivers a loving flash fiction tribute to a classic work, updated for modern times.
The Trouble with Daleks: a work of fan fiction by Paris Portingale The Trouble with Daleks: a work of fan fiction by Paris Portingale Feb. 02, 2012 54564 words Read a sample
In this novella, master storyteller Paris Portingale explores how relationships might develop between humans and Daleks in a world where Daleks are a part of regular society.
The Stockholm Manifesto by Steven Hager The Stockholm Manifesto by Steven Hager Feb. 02, 2012 1837 words Read a sample
A peek inside the mind of an American refugee stranded penniless in Sweden during the height of the Vietnam War.
Jenno's Widdlington by Jenno Bryce Jenno's Widdlington by Jenno Bryce Feb. 02, 2012 5849 words Read a sample
A collection of Jenno's Facebook sayings, as well as other stuff concerning life and her village of Widdlington. Jenno's friends and acquaintances leap on to the pages scattering a confetti trail of apostrophes and points of suspension...
Clootie's Cover by Robert James Tootell Clootie's Cover by Robert James Tootell Feb. 02, 2012 4138 words Read a sample
A few million heads are missing in Heaven. Strange scratches and signs appear all over the place. God and St Peter are forced to investigate some decidedly odd doings on the third planet and come up against Clootie, the old man of the village... Hold on to your aureoles!
Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Luvletterz.com Episode 2 by Nathaniel Davis Jan. 31, 2012 3959 words Read a sample
The follow-up to the successful pilot episode of the new written sit-com luvletterz.com. Calvin receives his first client: A middle aged lawyer who wants to win the heart of his collegue. The problem is that Calvin has never been the type to go after successful, more mature women. Not knowing how to help, Brain and his co-worker Jason make a suggestion that will change their enterprise forever.
Kafka's Hairbrush (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Kafka's Hairbrush (Story) by Stefano Boscutti Jan. 31, 2012 4206 words Read a sample
Someone's having a bad hair day. Anxious writer Franz K. waits for the pharmacy in Prague's old square to open so he can purchase a bottle of his favorite hair tonic. Why are they late? What is wrong with the clerk? Why can't he understand a word he says? "Kafka’s Hairbrush" is an analeptic literary love story. A little pick-me-up. Can the fretful writer ever settle his nerves?
Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Modern Art by Tal Vinnik Jan. 31, 2012 4733 words Read a sample
A short story about a celebrated restoration artist who comes to the Vatican to work in the Sistine Chapel during renovations in the mid 1980s. He keeps to himself, but is soon unable to keep his secret from spiraling his life out of control as his time in the holy city goes on.
A Sidequel? by Stephen Jennison-Smith A Sidequel? by Stephen Jennison-Smith Jan. 30, 2012 167 words Read a sample
A piece of flash fiction with Sid and Arthur from The Crying Pennant.
Bathman by J. Conrad Guest Bathman by J. Conrad Guest Jan. 29, 2012 2519 words Read a sample
Dedicated to those of the Dilbert generation: overworked, underappreciated and certainly underpaid. This short story provided for your quick reading entertainment by J. Conrad Guest, author of the detective novel series, "One Hot January" and "January's Thaw", and the romantic baseball novel "Backstop, A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings".
The East Village by Steven Hager The East Village by Steven Hager Jan. 29, 2012 2425 words Read a sample
Yukyuk is a speed freak and Harry sells weed and hash from his one-room apartment on 11th Street. One warm summer night in 1967, they have a problem, and that problem ends in murder.
Inappropriate Behaviour and Other Stories by Aussie Scribbler Inappropriate Behaviour and Other Stories by Aussie Scribbler Jan. 29, 2012 39661 words Read a sample
A psychiatrist who resorts to spanking his bratty nymphomaniac patient ; a rascally Arab who swaps places with his identical twin eunuch brother in order to sample the delights of the harem ; supermarket workers who raise money for the homeless with their Cop a Feel Day ; a woman who dreams she is a talking Playboy centrefold ; a perverted prince who takes advantage of Sleeping Beauty. And more!
The Safety Dance by Justin Cawthorne The Safety Dance by Justin Cawthorne Jan. 27, 2012 11131 words Read a sample
The Safety Dance ... to some a forgotten pop hit from the 1980s ... to Crispin it signifies more: a whole lot more. In his quest to uncover the hidden secret of The Safety Dance he will encounter ridicule, despair, dwarves, and the psychotic denizens of an obscure English town. Read on if you dare...
Luvletterz.com Episode 1 by Nathaniel Davis Luvletterz.com Episode 1 by Nathaniel Davis Jan. 26, 2012 3447 words Read a sample
The pilot episode to the new mini-series written sit-com luvletterz.com. The reader is introduced to Calvin Mata and his friend, Brian. The idea for their website is spawned. A must read new series!
How I, One of Life's Star Members, Avoided the Jealous Wrath of My Social Class by Frankie Lassut How I, One of Life's Star Members, Avoided the Jealous Wrath of My Social Class by Frankie Lassut Jan. 26, 2012 22140 words Read a sample
Are 'you' a star player? Are you a person who could shine in life if they wanted to? Do you know the consequences when the people find out you've made money? How could you avoid the jealous wrath? Here's how I managed it ... ahhh, it's good to be accepted by your creed.
A Key West Song: An by Anthony Bjorklund A Key West Song: An by Anthony Bjorklund Jan. 26, 2012 2978 words Read a sample
"A Key West Song" is a short story that takes place between my two full length novels, "I'm Gonna Live My Life Like A Jimmy Buffett Song" and "Jack And Di Rum Song". It's meant as a little gift to fans of the books, as well as an introduction for anyone unfamiliar with them. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy this complimentary, tiny little escape from the ordinary.
Maladiction by Tom Morris Maladiction by Tom Morris Jan. 26, 2012 5597 words Read a sample
Maladict the Magnificent takes a cruel pleasure in tormenting his Vizier but the tables are turned with the help of a Genie.
The Quite Unusual Tale of the Spotless Leopard by Rachael Long The Quite Unusual Tale of the Spotless Leopard by Rachael Long Jan. 26, 2012 3279 words Read a sample
Once long ago, or short ago if you haven't got much time, somewhere on the African Savannah, a group of trees decided for various reasons, to form a wood. The wood became a forest and then a Lost Forest...However, within the forest lived many unusual animals...this is the tale of one, a leopard named Opa. One day Opa lost her spots...but that is only half the story...
Shit Ain't Perfect: Lessons in Real-World Living by E Ballz Shit Ain't Perfect: Lessons in Real-World Living by E Ballz Jan. 25, 2012 89575 words Read a sample
What are you MOANING about? What, cuz YOUR life's so tough? Oh OKAY, so you're worn down from your dead-end job and crummy salary. Great. OH.. your former lover "defriended" you on Facebook? Iphone not getting reception? Too much work, and too few opportunities to get drunk and forget it all? SACK UP, pageant queen. People are starving out there. What you need is perspective. Heard of it?
Kate Fails Again by Jessie Adams Kate Fails Again by Jessie Adams Jan. 25, 2012 2831 words Read a sample
Kate goes on a date. The date sucks. Kate backs into a truck.
In Search of Nectar by Kirkus MacGowan In Search of Nectar by Kirkus MacGowan Jan. 25, 2012 4880 words Read a sample
A humorous short story. Just when Wilburn G. Walsh thinks his destiny as an accountant is set in stone, a high-ranking Gnome official gives him an offer he can't refuse.
Millicent and Retticent go to Texas by Obeo Ashton-Greene Millicent and Retticent go to Texas by Obeo Ashton-Greene Jan. 25, 2012 484 words Read a sample
retticent and millicent go to texas: nuf said. no, in reality this is not a cheesy rabbit take on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" or any Hunter S. Thompson publicity stunts. Nor that of the last greatest warrior Winton S. (ironically or not) Churchill. These are the small movements made by highly intellectual animals - I suppose I shouldn't try to interpret anything more than the obvious.
Abnormal Obviosities by Daniel Donohue Abnormal Obviosities by Daniel Donohue Jan. 24, 2012 3467 words Read a sample
Abnormal Obviosities is part 1 of a trilogy of poems and pictures that attempts to address some everyday issues like personal and social, mental and physical decay, space travel, diet, slavery, the squid and revolution. This installment touches on dullness, hopelessness, conformity, gross denial and general paralysis, with special reference to George Romero, Satan's underwear and brainwashing.
Far from Eleven: the Post-Casey World by Peter-James Dries Far from Eleven: the Post-Casey World by Peter-James Dries Jan. 23, 2012 22426 words Sample 20%
Part-Bret Eaton Ellis, part-Hunter S. Thompson, Peter-James Dries’ account of the high life is a story about sex, lust, love, drugs, boobs, rock, cock, shock, horror, drums, guns, gats, rats, groupies, puking, drunk Russians, fried chicken and psychology.
Going Home and Other Stories by Sylvia Morice Going Home and Other Stories by Sylvia Morice Jan. 23, 2012 4558 words Read a sample
The four stories in this Free collection allow readers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the author's world; join Sylvia as she covers such topics as overcoming envy, what happens when humans are pitted against a squirrel, struggling with grocery store warning signs and returning to a childhood home. Why not put your feet up, get ready to relax and find out what makes 'Going Home' special?
Sick Duck by Sembe Mengo Sick Duck by Sembe Mengo Jan. 23, 2012 9108 words Sample 20%
'Sick Duck' is a collection of article-length stories with a light-hearted view of things. At least one of the stories is at heart light enough to be funny.
A Little Bit Elephant by Barnaby Wilde A Little Bit Elephant by Barnaby Wilde Jan. 23, 2012 7378 words Read a sample
Extra Quirky verses by Barnaby Wilde ... A collection of unrelated verse packed with puns and other strange stuff, including Carpets, Kitchen Appliances and Centaurs, with just a little bit of elephant
Uncle Adonis - Ladies' Man by Wynn Parks Uncle Adonis - Ladies' Man by Wynn Parks Jan. 22, 2012 5719 words Read a sample
Though regarded in the village as something of a roue,Uncle Adonis is the closest thing Akis has to a father.Adonis and his cafenion cronies,provide the young island boy a window onto manly ways of the world.As a child,Akis takes Uncle Adonis' reputation as a ladies' man on face value. Later, as a know-it-all university student, he learns the tragic truth behind Uncle Adonis' reputation.
Learning to Pond Skate by P. Lowe Learning to Pond Skate by P. Lowe Jan. 22, 2012 573 words Read a sample
Rolanda is a little girl who looks to her parents and grandparents to help her learn to pond skate.
Watching with Thoughts by P. Lowe Watching with Thoughts by P. Lowe Jan. 22, 2012 2408 words Read a sample
A compilation of three small stories in one book. I like to people watch and imagine what their stories are. I change them around completely so that they do not look or act like the ones that I am seeing in front of me. MY imagination likes to run a little wild and these are three of the ones that I kept.
One Day In The Life Of A Great Communist Leader by Anindya Basu One Day In The Life Of A Great Communist Leader by Anindya Basu Jan. 20, 2012 4610 words Read a sample
This booklet describes one day in the life of a decadent communist leader and his equally decadent admirers.
Pages From A Not Yet Lost Diary: A Selection by Anindya Basu Pages From A Not Yet Lost Diary: A Selection by Anindya Basu Jan. 20, 2012 49425 words Read a sample
In my book 'The Final War' there is a reference to a book titled 'Pages From A Not Yet Lost Diary' which was written by one of Ashani's relatives. The diary writer held strong views on male female nudity, politics, society, religion, Indian-style secularism, communism, feminism. This particular book contains selected portions from that diary.
The Mortal Hole by Tom Lichtenberg The Mortal Hole by Tom Lichtenberg Jan. 19, 2012 32716 words Read a sample
A collection of short fictions, including the complete Sexy Teenage Vampires trilogy, The Futile Epikles and other characters, and several previously unpublished stories.
Diary of a Reluctant Vampire by LC Cooper Diary of a Reluctant Vampire by LC Cooper Jan. 19, 2012 622 words Read a sample
Eugene faces more than the usual challenges of a young teen. He's given a very short time to decide whether or not to become a vampire. He trips into love, but is it too late? What will his mother and her church cronies say if he joins the forever-damned? The perks are incredibly tempting. Oh, what's a goofy little kinda-vampire to do?
The Christmas [Blank] by Brian Rushton The Christmas [Blank] by Brian Rushton Jan. 18, 2012 2743 words Read a sample
[Co-authored with Amy Rushton and Kevin Rushton] A collection of very short Christmas stories. They were created as part of a family tradition and range from slightly goofy to thoroughly weird.
A Christmas Carol For Modern Times by Clare Tanner A Christmas Carol For Modern Times by Clare Tanner Jan. 18, 2012 2839 words Read a sample
Evergreedy Squeeze is a wealthy banker, out of touch with the age of austerity. At Christmas he receives visitations from three spirits, who attempt to show him the truth of his situation. Will he heed their lesson? Apologies to Charles Dickens for this affectionate homage to his famous story in his bicentenary year.
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.
God, dog and Beelzebub by Gerrard Wlson God, dog and Beelzebub by Gerrard Wlson Jan. 17, 2012 1149 words Read a sample
A set of three very short - and unusual - stories by Gerrard T Wilson, the crazymad writer - ARRRGH.
Morton's toe by Robert Challis Morton's toe by Robert Challis Jan. 16, 2012 1176 words Read a sample
Morton's Toe is a common forefoot disorder where the second toe is longer than the Big Toe (the Hallux). If left untreated, the consequences can be quite shocking.
ULLA SUNDSTRÖM by Bernard Viallet ULLA SUNDSTRÖM by Bernard Viallet Jan. 16, 2012 19998 words Read a sample
Sept nouvelles étranges, fantastiques et souvent pleines d'humour. Des personnages attachants. De la top-model qui veut devenir chanteuse au gigolo sur le retour en passant par le révolutionnaire sud-américain dont toutes ces dames sont folles...
ULLA SUNDSTRÖM by Bernard Viallet ULLA SUNDSTRÖM by Bernard Viallet Jan. 16, 2012 19998 words Read a sample
Sept nouvelles étranges, fantastiques et souvent pleines d'humour. Des personnages attachants. De la top-model qui veut devenir chanteuse au gigolo sur le retour en passant par le révolutionnaire sud-américain dont toutes ces dames sont folles...