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The Singer by Jessica Law The Singer by Jessica Law May 20, 2012 27419 words Read a sample
It's 2010, and science has yet to discover how to harness electrical power. The music industry is everything you'd expect: ruthless, conceited, avaricious, shallow—save for only one difference: there is no way to amplify the human voice. Doctor John Doe has discovered a revolutionary new process to transform aspiring musicians into Singers. But at what cost?
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Bondi Detective Part One by david stephenson Bondi Detective Part One by david stephenson May 20, 2012 6128 words Read a sample
Bondi Detective is a crime detective series set in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. It is the story of Detective Chief Inspector Joe Charnock. He is a widowed, 50-something who investigates grisly murders in the most cosmopolitan suburb of Sydney. He is uncompromising, tough, and still grieving the tragic loss of his wife Lucy in a cliff fall 10 years earlier. Her death haunts him.
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David Stephenson (1961-) is an Australian journalist and novelist who lives in London. He works as the TV Editor on the Sunday Express newspaper. He has written several books, including How to Succeed in Newspaper Journalism, and Dead Air, a comedy thriller. His most recently published work is How To Be A Journalist series, published on Kindle. You can also download the first three chapters of his new crime series, Bondi Detective. The second part of Bondi Detective is available on Amazon.
Caught in the Act by J. Ellyne Caught in the Act by J. Ellyne May 20, 2012 4702 words Read a sample
Everyone knows Carol's husband beats her. She wonders if he will kill her someday. Or will she have the courage to fight back, to kill or be killed. As this story unfolds, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, we see Carol's mind slowly unraveling as her terror of husband Bill increases.
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Ms Ellyne graduated from The University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Fine Arts. She currently lives in Florida and is a homemaker. She has recently finished her first novel, Maginaugh, to be published soon in the Fantasy line with a sub-genre of Lesbian romance.
Pandora by Alexis Kypridemos Pandora by Alexis Kypridemos May 20, 2012 714 words Read a sample
Derk tries to convince a nosey customs man that some trunks are best left unopened.
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An Act of Obedience by Don Canaan An Act of Obedience by Don Canaan May 20, 2012 7070 words Read a sample
Everything changed when Laura turned thirteen and her father developed Alzheimer's disease. She became the perfect caregiver daughter. She literally and figuratively became her dad's caregiver. Just ask anyone who has ever known her, especially her schizophrenic mother. Laura devoted her life to taking care of her parents, even when it meant the loss of her own hopes and dreams.
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Don Canaan went from a Bronx tenement to success in television news film, immigration to Israel, return to the U.S. and then to print journalism. He edited news film and documentaries for NBC News in New York, receiving a joint editorial commendation (as Donald Swerdlow) for Producer Fred Freed’s “American White Paper: Organized Crime in the United States.” In 1974, Canaan immigrated to Israel as part of an American group planning to found and settle in the new city of Yamit in the Sinai, north of El Arish. Upon returning to the U.S, Canaan became a unemployment statistic because news film had been superseded by videotape, which was controlled by a different union.. Ohio State University's School of Journalism came to the rescue with an offer to earn a master's degree while serving as an assistant in its TV news workshop. Canaan was hired as staff writer and photographer for The American Israelite in Cincinnati where he enterprised many stories.. His series, "Jews in Ohio's Prisons: Does Anybody Care?" won first place for best weekly journalism in Ohio from the State of Ohio Bar Association. . He is the author of “Horror in Hocking County” (a true-crime documentation of alleged satanic murders.
Chasing William by Therese McFadden Chasing William by Therese McFadden May 20, 2012 53010 words Read a sample
Christine is a fortune cookie mystic, using the thin slips of paper inside fortune cookies to divine the future. But the day William died was the day the fortune cookies stopped making sense. Now Christine is a senior in high school with no idea what she wants to do with her life, trying to make sense out of William’s senseless death, and wondering why her best friend, Amanda, has deserted her.
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Chasing William is my first book, but I hope to continue writing young adult fiction in the future. I'm a long time lover of literature and I read any book I can get my hands on (with a special place in my heart for young adult lit) but it took me a while to get up the courage to publish my first book. I hope you enjoy it and I love getting comments and feedback from my readers. If you'd like to contact me visit my Facebook author page or email me at: theresemcfadden21@gmail.com
Dead Last Vol. 1 Part 4 by Marc Quaranta Dead Last Vol. 1 Part 4 by Marc Quaranta May 20, 2012 10404 words Read a sample
After an airborne outbreak that wipes out over half of the world's population, a small group of survivors take shelter at a local TV station outside of Indianapolis. As time goes on, the group no longer believes that help is on the way. With a lack of leadership, the group begins questioning what to do and who to trust. Volume 1 consists of 10 parts.
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I am a graduate of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications. At twenty-three years old, I published my first book on Smashwords titled "ABILITIES," however I have also written a feature length screen play, short films, and a pilot for a TV show, all of course are still in my possession. Writing has been a passion of mine since I was fifteen years old and I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time. I was born in Illinois, but quickly moved and spent my whole life in Carmel, Indiana. After graduation, I was hired by a TV station in Indianapolis, Fox 59. It is a great job, partly because I have so much free time to right. If you have any questions you'd like to ask me please feel free to contact me on Facebook or Twitter. I would love to talk to my fans...that is hoping some day I have fans. Be Good everyone!
[FREE] Sex Party #14: Threeway Sex Party '2 Holes, 1 Club' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Sophie Sin [FREE] Sex Party #14: Threeway Sex Party '2 Holes, 1 Club' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Sophie Sin May 20, 2012 5946 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy and as hot as you can get. This sexy piece by master of erotic naughtiness Sophie Sin has everything you need for an evening of sexual excitement. Our hero is back and this time he's helping move house. However, his reward is something rather special: A hot threesome with two sexy ladies. Come join them inside! Will be unpublished soon!
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Sophie Sin is a erotic writer with dozens of titles in e-format available to readers. She has a focus on short stories and writes works that have an aggressive tang with an erotic punch that has big biceps and even bigger... well, you get the picture. She also writes softer stuff - you know, romantic-soft-loving-yummy, well, you get the picture... content as well. Sophie Sin has authored The Whorehouse Series, The Sex Party Series, Minny The Sex Witch Series, The Defiler Series, The Soft Love Series and an assortment of other titles. Her most recent and highly successful series Soft Love covers the sex lives of lovers in the heat of their most passionate romance. Stories range from your typical anniversary (with a twist) setting to the carnal desires of an artist and his wife with the focus for all 12 pieces being love and the most intimate expression of that feeling. Please note that Sophie Sin is a part of the Lunatic Ink Publishing Family with Dick Powers (gay erotica), Henry Tech (Sci-fi), Mick Hard (Thriller/Crime/Spy), Laura Fantasia (Fantasy) and Kenneth Guthrie (everything + publisher). We all appreciate your support and want to say thank you for visiting us at Smashwords. Updated by Publisher on 21st of April, 2012.
[FREE] Sex Party #13: Chocolate In Love 'Sweet Punishment' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Sophie Sin [FREE] Sex Party #13: Chocolate In Love 'Sweet Punishment' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Sophie Sin May 20, 2012 6057 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy and as hot as you can get. This sexy piece by master of erotic naughtiness Sophie Sin has everything you need for an evening of sexual excitement. Come revisit the Chocolate Tigress and her willing slave as he eagerly bends to her every need in this filthy fantasy of light S&M love. Find out more inside! Will be unpublished soon!
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Sophie Sin is a erotic writer with dozens of titles in e-format available to readers. She has a focus on short stories and writes works that have an aggressive tang with an erotic punch that has big biceps and even bigger... well, you get the picture. She also writes softer stuff - you know, romantic-soft-loving-yummy, well, you get the picture... content as well. Sophie Sin has authored The Whorehouse Series, The Sex Party Series, Minny The Sex Witch Series, The Defiler Series, The Soft Love Series and an assortment of other titles. Her most recent and highly successful series Soft Love covers the sex lives of lovers in the heat of their most passionate romance. Stories range from your typical anniversary (with a twist) setting to the carnal desires of an artist and his wife with the focus for all 12 pieces being love and the most intimate expression of that feeling. Please note that Sophie Sin is a part of the Lunatic Ink Publishing Family with Dick Powers (gay erotica), Henry Tech (Sci-fi), Mick Hard (Thriller/Crime/Spy), Laura Fantasia (Fantasy) and Kenneth Guthrie (everything + publisher). We all appreciate your support and want to say thank you for visiting us at Smashwords. Updated by Publisher on 21st of April, 2012.
[FREE] White Bible #13: Sex Revenge 'Wanna Play?' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers [FREE] White Bible #13: Sex Revenge 'Wanna Play?' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers May 20, 2012 6794 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy, hot and gay as you can get. This - guaranteed to get your boyfriend randy - e-book explores the End of the White Bible Series and the aftermath of the 12 hot sexy stories that came before it. Kane, Abel and Dick Powerful get their sexy revenge on Mickey with a full-on orgy. Find out inside! Will be unpublished soon!
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Erotica with a sexy twist, Dick Powers offers you the best in 'comfort' reading for the hardcore gay sex fanatic that dwells deep in your soul, tearing at your underpants, howling in pleasure and begging to be let out. His latest series is White Bible, which focuses on the hatefully wicked love affair of Kane and Abel with a host of cooky, sexy and down right cool characters thrown in to heat things up. This is an ungodly series for the devilish reader who wants something truly different (in a good way). Dick also has several other series rolling around in cyber space. Perhaps the most popular in number of sales is The Gay Stables Series. The 12 stories in this series are read by hundreds of readers a year and are Dick's signature works in the Gay Erotica genre. The Dick List: - Gay Stables (#1 Hottest Series) - White Bible Series (Newest Work!) - Cupid's Island Series. - Gay Business Series. - and more to come! Thanks for reading this bio. You can find more great 'Lunatic Ink Publishing' authors by searching for us on Smashwords. Enjoy! Updated by Publisher April 22, 2012.
[FREE] White Bible #14: God on God 'Godly Gay Love' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers [FREE] White Bible #14: God on God 'Godly Gay Love' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers May 20, 2012 5593 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy, hot and gay as you can get. This - guaranteed to get your boyfriend randy - e-book explores the End of the White Bible Series and the aftermath of the 12 hot sexy stories that came before it. The God of Love and the God of Hate's famous falling out - space sex included. Download now! Will be unpublished soon!
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Erotica with a sexy twist, Dick Powers offers you the best in 'comfort' reading for the hardcore gay sex fanatic that dwells deep in your soul, tearing at your underpants, howling in pleasure and begging to be let out. His latest series is White Bible, which focuses on the hatefully wicked love affair of Kane and Abel with a host of cooky, sexy and down right cool characters thrown in to heat things up. This is an ungodly series for the devilish reader who wants something truly different (in a good way). Dick also has several other series rolling around in cyber space. Perhaps the most popular in number of sales is The Gay Stables Series. The 12 stories in this series are read by hundreds of readers a year and are Dick's signature works in the Gay Erotica genre. The Dick List: - Gay Stables (#1 Hottest Series) - White Bible Series (Newest Work!) - Cupid's Island Series. - Gay Business Series. - and more to come! Thanks for reading this bio. You can find more great 'Lunatic Ink Publishing' authors by searching for us on Smashwords. Enjoy! Updated by Publisher April 22, 2012.
The Artist and the Pixie by Brandon Benevides The Artist and the Pixie by Brandon Benevides May 20, 2012 1596 words Read a sample
A short story legend about the lonliness of two individuals, a human and a fae, being together and escaping an inevitable discovery that would seperate them. (Based on the lore of "A Dreaming Myth").
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my fantasy epic, A Dreaming Myth, is my most favourite piece of work i have ever done, and it is because i use a fictional mindset to bend the world I know to how i want it, and shape it to this fantasy. creating a new universe may not be as hard as i thought, but trying to expand it is what's hard.
Let Spring Soon Come by Ramu Mahanthi Let Spring Soon Come by Ramu Mahanthi May 20, 2012 27623 words Read a sample
Written as a story about three young women who come together through their acquaintance with the “nameless” man who they agree to call Fitzwater, this e-book is about the impact that reflection, introspection, meditation, and listening to our heart can have upon our ability to gain clarity and to use as tools to correct our faulty thinking.
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Inspector Zheng is Wanted by Boris Miranda Inspector Zheng is Wanted by Boris Miranda May 20, 2012 13465 words Read a sample
Zheng is a huge public servant for the Ningbo P.D, Zhejiang, China. His love for his work comes only second to the love of food. One day his brother-in-law is found murdered and Inspector Zheng framed for murder. Quickly he finds himself breaking out of a cell and struggling bare naked to keep away from the law long enough for his partner, Inspector Jingjing, to find the people responsible.
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I am Boris Miranda, originally from Chile, but grew up in Sweden. I spent 2 years and 6 months in China learning the language and learning about the society. At the moment of writing I am working in Sweden planning my next trip to China to open a coffeeshop in the south of China.
A Tiger's Leap by A Tiger's Leap by TWCaartist May 20, 2012 24911 words Read a sample
Welcome to the first edition of an ongoing anthology of AARs. Here you will read a series of tales set in the ancient world, the age of the Crusades, and feudal Japan, all written by masters of the AAR genre.
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The Trouble With In-laws by Graham Alder The Trouble With In-laws by Graham Alder May 20, 2012 6748 words Read a sample
A funny story about a man who wants to get rid of his brother-in-law. He agrees to get two friends to help him, with amusing consequences. This story comes from a my longer work (91000 words) entitled Casino Bangkok, also available with Smashwords.
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I live in South East London with my wife, Celsa and two children, Michael & George. I used to life in Thailand and worked as a teacher at Durkitpundit University for three years. I now drive a train in and out of London. This is my first book and has taken me two years to complete.
Quick Reads: The Librarian's Tale by Ed Rehkopf Quick Reads: The Librarian's Tale by Ed Rehkopf May 20, 2012 3320 words Read a sample
A fortuitous discovery in the library solves a longstanding small town mystery.
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Ed Rehkopf is a retired hospitality veteran. During his long and varied career, he has managed two historic university-owned hotels, managed at a four-star desert resort, directed operations for a regional hotel chain, opened two golf and country clubs, worked in golf course development, and launched a portal web site for the private club industry.
Perfume by Mirvan Ereon Perfume by Mirvan Ereon May 20, 2012 1399 words Read a sample
Sometimes, love is like a perfume.
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A poet, artist, writer, painter, madman and genius, Mirvan Ereon is a wonderful human being. He is strange, weird, fun, lovable, sexy, fuckable all at the same time. He is polysexual, polyamorous, pansexual, and many other twisted things and he is not afraid to be one. He is proud of who he is and he wants you to be the same way too with yourself! Message me. tell me anything. Ask me to wrote a story or a poem for you and I will gladly do it. I love doing requests =P And it is all free =P Send me a message - jinnypark_1691@yahoo.com
Schlock! Webzine Vol2 Issue 28 by Gavin Chappell Schlock! Webzine Vol2 Issue 28 by Gavin Chappell May 20, 2012 25439 words Read a sample
This week, in The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Carter reencounters the old slant-eyed merchant he saw so long before in the taverns of Dylath-Leen. We have another brush with horror in Bryan Carrigan’s The Graveyard Shift; the return of C Priest Brumley’s The Stolen Other; the end of Zak Dawson’s Dominion, and the horrific conclusion to Gregory Bryant's Attack of the Cactus People!
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Gavin Chappell was born in northern England and lives near Liverpool. After studying English at the University of Wales, he has since worked variously as a business analyst, a college lecturer and an editor. He is the author of numerous short stories, articles, poems and several books.
Hobble & Cranny Picture Book by Tina Seals Hobble & Cranny Picture Book by Tina Seals May 20, 2012 18 words Read a sample
This is a picture book for children, ages 0+, and it is free for download. The 'Hobble & Cranny Picture Book v1" Please download a copy and write a review -
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Hello, My name is Tina Seals. I am the author of many self-published books. Most of my books are Adult Non-Fiction, Bible-Based books but I have just started a line of Picture Books and Children's Books. Please make sure to check them out and drop me an email in the process letting me know you did! Jesus Bless - Tina Seals http://www.tinaseals.com http://www.twitter.com/tinaseals tina@tinaseals.com
How to Win at Baccarat: A Tricky Strategy Accidentally Uncovered by Alan Samonte How to Win at Baccarat: A Tricky Strategy Accidentally Uncovered by Alan Samonte May 20, 2012 13161 words Read a sample
Every time he would bet 1,000 pesos on Banker hand – I would add 100 pesos on his bet – making it a total of 1,100 pesos. If we won, we would be given 1,045 in winnings (minus 5% commission). This pleased me because my new friend would give me my full of 100 pesos winnings while he pays all the commission.
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The author had taught business subjects for twelve years before he worked as Project Development Officer for the Philippine government. With an entrenched insight gained in his two decades of collecting and interpreting gambling data, he drew on Mathematics, gambling realities, and casino phenomena to unlock the very mystery of casino winning.
Song of Deerwoman by Daniel LaGrave Song of Deerwoman by Daniel LaGrave May 20, 2012 1895 words Read a sample
The new world is a strange, and wild place. The natives have told tall tales of the spirits that reside in the dark woods for generations. Many see the stories as nothing more than myths meant to scare the settlers. Still, if you should happen to find yourself walking alone in the woods be mindful of what thoughts you keep in mind. Should you hear some strange, and pleasing melody. Run, just run.
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Hi there, My name is Daniel LaGrave, and I am a writer of short fiction, though I plan to write full length novels in the future. I am a student in the California State University majoring in Geology. In terms of my writing I like to examine humanity, both its light, and dark aspects. I generally also like to allow the conclusion of a story to be unexpected, or in some other way treat the reader to more than the usual conclusion.
The Inn by Lakshmi The Inn by Lakshmi May 20, 2012 4279 words Read a sample
Thirteen year old Jason finds himself trapped in an inn that turns out to be nastier than it looks. Fallen under the crutches of the evil Boogeyman and his pet, the gargoyle, Jason is thrown into various alternate dimensions. Will he escape this ordeal or get captivated in a portal that has no return along with these hideous creatures?
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Halleigh by Sean Roney Halleigh by Sean Roney May 19, 2012 3210 words Read a sample
This is a short story set in the Worldshift: Dermaphobes series. Living in the afterworld is a rough existence, especially when one is haunted by pleasant memories from before the world ended. One man recalls a woman he met during the last day on Earth, and the crazy time they had before they went their separate ways.
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Avid fan of reading, nerdistry and pizza. I love to write and photograph, as well, and do so everyday as I work in journalism. I have taken up painting again, as well. I grew up in California's central coast region. Living almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco puts me out in a wonderland of agriculture, forests and Pacific Ocean rocky beaches. It's a great place for inspiration.
Trapped by Sean Roney Trapped by Sean Roney May 19, 2012 6691 words Read a sample
This is a short story set in the Worldshift: Dermaphobes series. A young man and young woman are trapped inside a pizza restaurant as the government orders curfew. Unfortunately for them, the martial law is in place due to a zombie uprising. They soon find a zombie is in the store with them.
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Avid fan of reading, nerdistry and pizza. I love to write and photograph, as well, and do so everyday as I work in journalism. I have taken up painting again, as well. I grew up in California's central coast region. Living almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco puts me out in a wonderland of agriculture, forests and Pacific Ocean rocky beaches. It's a great place for inspiration.
Armageddon Sequence by Sean Roney Armageddon Sequence by Sean Roney May 19, 2012 4123 words Read a sample
This is a short story set in the Worldshift: Dermaphobes series. A man has been given a document that says the world is going to end. When he begins to read it, he sees the sequence of events foretold matches the news on TV. Unfortunately for the new owner of the document, it also calls for a zombie uprising.
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Avid fan of reading, nerdistry and pizza. I love to write and photograph, as well, and do so everyday as I work in journalism. I have taken up painting again, as well. I grew up in California's central coast region. Living almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco puts me out in a wonderland of agriculture, forests and Pacific Ocean rocky beaches. It's a great place for inspiration.
Dreamer by Nicki DeLante Dreamer by Nicki DeLante May 19, 2012 1284 words Read a sample
When reflection and wishes are all we have, and need can never be attained... A short piece on longing and dreams, of want and desire, of wishes and love and wanting to find that connection, that soul that makes you sigh and knowing that you can never quite catch it.
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A simple woman with a less than simple life, and a mind that sometimes runs away with me. Sometimes, when its quiet, and God knows its very rarely quiet where I live, dreams and words meet in my head and flow out of my fingertips. They aren't always graceful, they aren't always eloquent, but when it works... I find that it works well... as ever I can but aspire to be more than what I am, even if it is only in my head.
The Color of Ash by Kameko Murakami The Color of Ash by Kameko Murakami May 19, 2012 7466 words Read a sample
Beth has the Midas touch, only instead of gold, everything she touches turns to ruin. Stone crumbles between her fingers. Buildings collapse as she brushes past. The earth burns away beneath her feet. And the people she loves… what happens to them is worse than anything they could imagine. Before, she was just another face in the crowd. Now she is the destroyer of worlds.
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Kameko Murakami is an author and oddball who lives in a somewhat-haunted Victorian in San Francisco, which she shares with a Kitchen God made from various cooking utensils and a candle, a dog which appears out of thin air (but only when it wants to shower in her bathroom), a sometimes roommate who likes to shoot pistols with her eyes closed and far too many dusty books to even bother with counting. She is also dating a Serbian with a handlebar mustache. Furthermore, she is a fan of horseradish cheese and silly biographical information written in the pre-dawn hours. Please stop by her homepage for more writing, cheese and tales of the bizarre.
Cowpoke by Kelouisa Cowpoke by Kelouisa May 19, 2012 3565 words Read a sample
Richard's new mail-order bride experiences the pleasures of the wide blue sky on her bare skin.
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Kelouisa has been writing a little here and a little there for years. Her favorite work includes the erotic tales published here and on literotica.com as well as some Anita Blake fan fiction from several years ago. In real life, she is just a reserved little bookseller no one would expect to write dirty stories.
Wet Lips a Graphic Tale of Smut by Cheavens Morrow Wet Lips a Graphic Tale of Smut by Cheavens Morrow May 19, 2012 1440 words Read a sample
Her mouth was so wet and so soft. She would hold me by my shaft and lick circles around the head of my dick. She started jerking me in short strokes with her mouth open and her tongue teasing the tip of my prick... Another tale of graphic sexuality. Vividly told leaving nothing to the imagination.
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Cheavens Morrow has written professionally in another field for over 20 years. He has a gift for storytelling, a natural way of writing and a vivid imagination. Much of his works of erotica are based on real experiences; making them more than just hard-to-believe fantasies.
The Basement by Chad P. Brown The Basement by Chad P. Brown May 19, 2012 2896 words Read a sample
From the author of THE JACK-IN-THE-BOX comes a short story about confronting your own ghosts while inside a haunted house.
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Chad P. Brown was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended Marshall University, where he has earned a Master’s in Latin. His first horror novel, The Jack-in-the-box, was released in October 2011 and is available in paperback as well as various e-book formats. He is currently working on a horror novella, The Pumpkin House, as well as various short stories.
The hungry lion and the donkey by Tales By Roohi The hungry lion and the donkey by Tales By Roohi May 19, 2012 1201 words Read a sample
Free eBook narrating the short Sotho story of the hungry lion and the donkey.
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A long, long time ago; legends and folk tales were used by people as a way of captivating the imagination of children and adults alike. Elders would use stories in order to impart the ways of the community, wisdom and morals to the rest and thereby also fostering a strong community spirit. I have always been fascinated by mythology and being born in Kenya, the connection to Africa has also been strong. Africa is a melting pot of thousands of different communities with their own specific cultures, traditions and stories! However most of these stories were never written and over time communities have started to lose their stories. I came to Cape Town, South Africa on a corporate secondment and the existence of so many different tribes just within South Africa intrigued me. I realised that a lot of the culture and traditions that used to be in existence several years ago, had gradually diminished over time. This project was borne as a result; with the aim of preserving the stories, legends and folk tales of some of the South African cultures through children. It is hoped that these books will help the youth of South Africa to re-connect with their cultures as well as to raise awareness and tolerance of others. Through sales of this book, I hope to raise funding in order to donate printed books to needy children in less privileged schools. Some of these stories have been collected through interacting with the local communities and others through research. Due to the lack of historic documented records as well as evolution and adaptation of some of the stories over time; it is difficult to guarantee the originality and uniqueness of the stories. The stories gathered have been further adapted to make them more captivating for today’s children.
When Destiny Knocks by Heather M White When Destiny Knocks by Heather M White May 19, 2012 46271 words Read a sample
16 year old Karlie has had a pretty normal life... But when her Mom dies she is forced to move over 1,000 miles away to live with her Dad. That's when things start getting weird. She can't explain the earthquakes that nobody else feels, or why she no longer sleeps. But most of all she doesn't know why she trusts Shane so much, even though his Dad wants her dead.
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Seven Point Eight: The First Chronicle (2nd Edition) by Marie Harbon Seven Point Eight: The First Chronicle (2nd Edition) by Marie Harbon May 19, 2012 140667 words Read a sample
A physicist begins a quest to measure the soul but soon finds himself drawn into the world of the enigmatic Max Richardson, where research is sold to the military at the highest bid. However, he soon discovers another purpose when a talented young psychic enters his life. He devises a project & builds a team to stretch the frontiers of exploration, only to make a reality-shattering discovery...
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Marie Harbon is a novel and screenplay writer based in England. She loves the paranormal, the geeky, science fiction and the plain old weird. In the past, she has worked in both the retail and fitness industry. With a degree in sport and fitness, she taught group exercise for several years before settling into a post delivering BTEC Sport courses for two years. Since then, she has instructed dance with children and has decided to focus on writing as her main career. She wrote her first novel length story at the age of twelve and has written on and off subsequently, evolving her style and literary maturity. ‘Seven Point Eight’ began life as a short story in the early nineties and was later developed into a full five part series of books. Work on ‘The Second Chronicle’ has already begun. Marie has two children and lives with her son and four guitars in the town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, which is in England. She divides her time between writing, making clothes, teaching and being a mum.
[FREE] Gay Stables #14: Passing The Torch 'The Gay Return' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers [FREE] Gay Stables #14: Passing The Torch 'The Gay Return' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers May 19, 2012 7425 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy, hot and gay as you can get. This - guaranteed to get your boyfriend randy - e-book explores the beginning of the Gay Stables Series and the aftermath of the 12 hot sexy stories that came before it. Tom Stables takes on the best of the Miami whore scene for the glory of being the top whore. Find out inside! Will be unpublished soon!
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Erotica with a sexy twist, Dick Powers offers you the best in 'comfort' reading for the hardcore gay sex fanatic that dwells deep in your soul, tearing at your underpants, howling in pleasure and begging to be let out. His latest series is White Bible, which focuses on the hatefully wicked love affair of Kane and Abel with a host of cooky, sexy and down right cool characters thrown in to heat things up. This is an ungodly series for the devilish reader who wants something truly different (in a good way). Dick also has several other series rolling around in cyber space. Perhaps the most popular in number of sales is The Gay Stables Series. The 12 stories in this series are read by hundreds of readers a year and are Dick's signature works in the Gay Erotica genre. The Dick List: - Gay Stables (#1 Hottest Series) - White Bible Series (Newest Work!) - Cupid's Island Series. - Gay Business Series. - and more to come! Thanks for reading this bio. You can find more great 'Lunatic Ink Publishing' authors by searching for us on Smashwords. Enjoy! Updated by Publisher April 22, 2012.
[FREE] Gay Stables #13: Young Gay Stables 'Come Get Busy' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers [FREE] Gay Stables #13: Young Gay Stables 'Come Get Busy' [2 DAYS LEFT] by Dick Powers May 19, 2012 5912 words Read a sample
EXCLUSIVE TO SMASHWORDS ONLY. Sexy, hot and gay as you can get. This - guaranteed to get your boyfriend randy - e-book explores the beginning of the Gay Stables Series and the aftermath of the 12 hot sexy stories that came before it. Tom Stables takes on five men in a heated sex video with a twist. Find out inside! Will be unpublished soon!
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Erotica with a sexy twist, Dick Powers offers you the best in 'comfort' reading for the hardcore gay sex fanatic that dwells deep in your soul, tearing at your underpants, howling in pleasure and begging to be let out. His latest series is White Bible, which focuses on the hatefully wicked love affair of Kane and Abel with a host of cooky, sexy and down right cool characters thrown in to heat things up. This is an ungodly series for the devilish reader who wants something truly different (in a good way). Dick also has several other series rolling around in cyber space. Perhaps the most popular in number of sales is The Gay Stables Series. The 12 stories in this series are read by hundreds of readers a year and are Dick's signature works in the Gay Erotica genre. The Dick List: - Gay Stables (#1 Hottest Series) - White Bible Series (Newest Work!) - Cupid's Island Series. - Gay Business Series. - and more to come! Thanks for reading this bio. You can find more great 'Lunatic Ink Publishing' authors by searching for us on Smashwords. Enjoy! Updated by Publisher April 22, 2012.
Kisses in the Darkness by DM Barry Kisses in the Darkness by DM Barry May 19, 2012 38172 words Read a sample
Beth’s a dreamer. Just waiting. For Something. Or Someone. Now it seems that her wait is finally over. But why are the people around her warning her to stay away? Why won’t they let her live her dream?
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Crossing The Enemy: The Insanity Plea Preview by Tabatha A Tower Crossing The Enemy: The Insanity Plea Preview by Tabatha A Tower May 19, 2012 5258 words Read a sample
An FBI Agent has to find a ruthless killer before he strikes again.
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Tabatha A Tower is the owner of Tower Productions where she writes books, screenplays and produces movies. She's worked as a journalist for several newspapers in the capacity of reporter and copy editor before writing her first short story. Currently 'Crossing The Enemy: The Identity Crisis' the movie, is in production and 'Crossing The Enemy: The Insanity Plea,' part two of the four-part 'Crossing The Enemy' series will be available in print November 2011.
Darkness & Daemons: The Gate (Invasion 3 of 11) by M. T. Dismuke Darkness & Daemons: The Gate (Invasion 3 of 11) by M. T. Dismuke May 19, 2012 8121 words Read a sample
The Gate introduces Kawe, Garmin, and Cindy. Kawe and Garmin are hired to collect samples from a disturbance referred to as a gate and use Cindy to collect it. Garmin can't go along with the plan and tries to escape, but things don't go as planned.
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Michael T Dismuke is an American Thriller Author born in Vicenza Italy. He's now lived in Colorado for over 35 years and has studied Electronics, Software and Industrial Engineering. He began writing at a very young age which included interactive stories, computer games, campfire tales, and short stories. After receiving his college degree, he focused more on writing. In 2003 he wrote his first novel The Necro Device which later would become his first published novel. He prefers to write in present tense and leads with action over narrative. He offers his readers an intense reading experience that's not only thrilling and exciting, but is layered with subplots and complex story mechanics. He uses his knowledge in technology to inspire and drive his stories and push them to their limits. Author website: www.mtdismuke.com For current updates about M.T. Dismuke, WIP, or new releases always check out the author's website. In addition, please help authors by leaving a review and rating downloaded content. Thanks.
My Life as a Carrot by Laila Kujala My Life as a Carrot by Laila Kujala May 19, 2012 623 words Read a sample
In this carrot memoir our friend, the carrot, takes us back in time to when she was just a little seed. The story is a celebration of the miracle that is hidden in the little carrot seed - one day it will sprout and grow into a big carrot plant with the help of
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Laila Kujala is an artist. She is inspired by both the visible and the invisible sides of life. She paints mostly with acrylic paints, and does digital art based on her photographs and drawings. The illustrations in her book "One Dieter's Diary" are her ink drawings that she colored in the Photoshop.
South Beach Diet Review by South Beach Diet South Beach Diet Review by South Beach Diet May 19, 2012 1100 words Read a sample
The South Beach Diet is considered probably the greatest weight reduction programs in existence and boasts millions of customers who attest to its potency in shedding those undesirable pounds. To boot, unlike other weight loss packages, the South Beach Diet teaches an individual find out how to maintain their weight reduction as a substitute of experiencing the standard reemergence of...
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The Continuing Adventures of Waverly Goode Episode 1: Wet Waverly by Eireann Shells The Continuing Adventures of Waverly Goode Episode 1: Wet Waverly by Eireann Shells May 19, 2012 1551 words Read a sample
Waverly (otherwise known as Wet Girl) is a bounty hunter who knows exactly what you want, gives it too you, and then uses her pacifying pussy juice to take you down. Train-- her very personal trainer is the Charlie to her Angel. He's got her back (and front). They are the perfect team, chasing the bad guys and girls and fucking them to the right side of the Law.
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I am the confidante and chronicler of the Continuing Adventures of Waverly Goode--a 13 part serial. Waverly (otherwise known as Wet Girl) is a bounty hunter who knows exactly what you want, gives it too you, and then uses her pacifying pussy juice to take you down. The only man who can resist her is Train-- her very personal trainer. The Charlie to her Angel, he's got her back (and front). They are the perfect team, chasing the bad guys and girls and fucking them to the right side of the law. However, Waverly's jealousy and Train's secrets may be their undoing when Train's nemeses, the Highlanders, return to town.
TV Torment by Saul Moon TV Torment by Saul Moon May 19, 2012 16705 words Read a sample
Nineteen years ago Cambridgeshire solicitor Malcolm Margarson was found in a lay-by off a main road with an axe buried in his skull. During a TV news bulletin Lucy Harlow hears the agonised Margarson being tortured in Hell by “Angel”, a teenaged girl. Lucy sets out to identify who Angel was in life, and uncovers not only Margarson’s killer but also the leader of a rape and murder gang...
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My writing genres are mystery and crime, with a little bit of romance, of course. 'The Scorpian Visitant' is an epic fantasy / mystery novel in which sixties teenagers Robbie Higgins and Louise Carlton travel to medieval Oakwood to find the Death Stone of Izar. On their fantastic Odessey they find love and the reality of their mysterious origins... I also write short stories. ‘Switch’ a romantic mystery has been very well received since its publication as a free e-book on Smashwords. ‘Vacant Possession’ is a short story about a poltergeist that moves from haunting a house to possessing the estate agent who is selling the property. Another short story 'You'll Never Walk Alone' concerns a man who is too scared to tell his wife that he is about to lose his job. With little prospect of employment and many debts his family faces disaster. The tale twists at the end where the fate of protagonist meets that of the boss who persecutes him. Currently I am working on my Lucy Harlow crime short stories. The first 'Oxygen Restriction' sees our budding detective embroiled in a story of fetish and murder. This was published on Friday 20 April. The next three 'TV Torment', 'Opera Flowers' and 'Summer Soldier' are written and see our feisty young private detective on the trail of the worst kind of of serial murderers. 'Northern Star' - a blackmail story with a twist - has been completed. These stories will be published throughout 2012, with 'TV Torment' out on 19 May. Another important story for me features a central character in Oxygen Restriction, David Black. 'Double' is the story of a sucessful man haunted by his double. A disturbing mystery out in the summer. Please feel free to contact me on Twitter or Facebook. I have also have a blog, see the hyperlink. Regards and best wishes Saul
Quick Reads: Small Comforts by Ed Rehkopf Quick Reads: Small Comforts by Ed Rehkopf May 19, 2012 3637 words Read a sample
Loss and realization on a trip to the cemetery.
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Ed Rehkopf is a retired hospitality veteran. During his long and varied career, he has managed two historic university-owned hotels, managed at a four-star desert resort, directed operations for a regional hotel chain, opened two golf and country clubs, worked in golf course development, and launched a portal web site for the private club industry.
That's Life, I Guess #6 by Don Johnson That's Life, I Guess #6 by Don Johnson May 19, 2012 2902 words Read a sample
This series of essays on life contains: "Reflected In Our Music," "The War Years," "and "How Times Have Changed."
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After a career in the advertising and public relations fields as writer and creative director, Don Johnson is now concentrating on his first love of historical and character-driven fiction. he is a former member of Western Writers of America and the Greater Dallas Writer’s Association, has had several novels and non-fiction books published and many short stories and articles. Born in Devol, Oklahoma in 1927, he grew up in West Texas after his family moved to the Woodrow community south of Lubbock in 1937. He graduated from Lubbock’s Cooper High School and attended Texas Tech before enlisting in the armed forces during World War II. During his life so far he has been an aviator, medic, lab technician, farmer, cowboy, rancher, laborer, advertising copywriter, creative director and advertising agency owner. He has published articles, short stories, non-fiction books, and book-length fiction. He now lives in Palestine, Texas with his wife, Judy, where he enjoys a study of regional history and writing about it. His writing efforts are directed toward bringing interesting and believable characters to life.
The Reluctant Housewife's Guide to Saving Money by Kimberley Springer The Reluctant Housewife's Guide to Saving Money by Kimberley Springer May 19, 2012 2801 words Read a sample
Times are tough. Money is tighter than ever before. How is a growing family supposed to balance their needs and their checkbook at the same time? There are a number of easy ways! In this simple, easy-to-read guide, the Reluctant Housewife will walk you through 10 of her favorite ways to save money without breaking a sweat. From coupons to loyalty cards to rebates and much, much more.
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Hold Your Ground by J. Pizarro-Cruz Hold Your Ground by J. Pizarro-Cruz May 19, 2012 63710 words Read a sample
Lisa Hernandez was an ordinary school teacher until one night, at the halftime of a girls basketball game, she stumbles upon a girl who has been beaten, raped, and left for dead. Suddenly she finds herself the only investigator in a city-wide conspiracy that leads all the way up to city hall.
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J.Pizarro-Cruz is the author of the Job series as well as the Lisa Hernandez chronicles. For more information about J.Pizarro-Cruz as well as his online E-Book store visit: http://www.facebook.com/JPizarroCruzBooks http://www/Twitter.com/JPizarroCruz
Playing with Tigers; Broken by S. Hart Playing with Tigers; Broken by S. Hart May 18, 2012 6015 words Read a sample
A short story to accompany the Playing with Tigers series. Kaji had a problem; namely that the only man he'd taken any interest in was no longer able to return the affection as he once had. His constant attempts to console his one-time lover had been failing constantly, until he finally caught him at the right time.
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S. Hart is a horrible soulless individual. Her bitterness is only surmounted by her passion for writing, and her attention to plot and dialogue, even if her work reads as if the reader is being thrown down a flight of stairs (Working on that.). Of the very few things she does enjoy, writing is by far the one that she indulges the most, usually putting in an eight hour day despite the lack of pay and the progressive insanity that it brings. She lives almost entirely on coffee, which she insists is a major food group, and will likely die of a caffeine overdose within the next ten minutes if her clumsiness doesn't get her first. As with many writers, she is extremely critical of her work. If not for the constant coaxing of friends, you wouldn't be reading this right now, because her work would still be sitting in the folder with the other four unpublished but completed novels that she's written in the last three years. There were more, but her unhealthy love of porn murdered the previous computer, and all were mercifully killed. Despite the nature of her most recent novel and her previously mentioned affinity for porn, most of her work is purely science fiction/fantasy based. Look for future releases from S. Hart within the year.
The Earth-stepper's Bargain: A Short Story by Jennifer Bresnick The Earth-stepper's Bargain: A Short Story by Jennifer Bresnick May 18, 2012 6760 words Read a sample
Cal Denaldor is the newest owner of the Rhaveren, an enchanted sword he wields for one purpose: revenge. Or is the sword wielding him? On a search for the man who kidnapped his wife, Cal must decide to take charge of his fate, or accept the path the sword has chosen for him. Visit www.jenniferbresnick.com for full-length works by this author.
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Jennifer Bresnick is a 2007 graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a major in history. Born and raised on Long Island, NY, she now resides in the Boston area, fervently avoiding all discussions about professional sports. When she isn't writing down the conversations in her head to give them an appearance of respectability, Jen enjoys crocheting silly animal hats, being creative in the kitchen, and on a completely unrelated note, putting out kitchen fires.
Yo Mama Is So Fat... Jokes by The Comedic Genius Yo Mama Is So Fat... Jokes by The Comedic Genius May 18, 2012 183 words Read a sample
Yo Mama Is So Fat... Jokes
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