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John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 63937 words Read a sample
Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age.
Annalea, Princess of Nemusmar by Stephen Shore Annalea, Princess of Nemusmar by Stephen Shore Feb. 26, 2009 92818 words Read a sample
After reading the first paragraph, you may conclude that this is a book about pirates. This is not a book about pirates. Okay, there are a few pirates in the book. (Okay, there are quite a few pirates in the book.) But this is not a book that is just about pirates. It provides intimate familiarity with strong characters and a sense of sharing in their lives and adventures.
Shorts Stories by Dan Schwartz Shorts Stories by Dan Schwartz June 26, 2009 1432 words Read a sample
A small collection of accounts told through a first “person” account. From the beginning to the end of the story read of the hardships faced and realized that your life might not seem that bad. These shorts are beyond normal and traditional. For more visit my website www.banocanut.com
The Amish versus the Mime by Dan Schwartz The Amish versus the Mime by Dan Schwartz June 30, 2009 1468 words Read a sample
The epic battle between the feirce Amish and the brutal mime. Could a battle so intense have a clear victor? For more visit www.banocanut.com
Abner gets turned into a Rutabaga by Dan Schwartz Abner gets turned into a Rutabaga by Dan Schwartz July 01, 2009 3230 words Read a sample
A sample tale taken from the collection The Many Mini Adventures of Abner the Gopher (also available on smashwords). In this tale, Abner the Gopher gains a great deal of respect for veggetables after he is turned into one. How will Abner fit in with his former food, and will he be able to return to his gopher form? For more visit www.banocanut.com
The Alligator versus the Clown by Dan Schwartz The Alligator versus the Clown by Dan Schwartz July 02, 2009 685 words Read a sample
After being abandoned by his circus, a clown must travel his way out of a town. Unfortunate for the clown, and alligator stands in the way of the clowns homecoming. See the two face off in battle, and see how the clown stacks up against one of the mightiest predators. For more visit www.banocanut.com
The bulldozer ploughed on by Ian Buchanan The bulldozer ploughed on by Ian Buchanan Aug. 15, 2009 1933 words Read a sample
Out on the edge of the desert, things get a bit feral.
Maggie's Beautiful World by Gren Blackall Maggie's Beautiful World by Gren Blackall Aug. 23, 2009 4906 words Read a sample
This fifteen page book follows best friends Maggie (an atheist) and Joan (a Christian) through illuminating situations. Each chapter sees the majesty of life from two lines of sight. Maggie finds a comfortable place in her atheism where she sees a beautiful a world without having to explain it away to a supernatural God. Joan disagrees, but they keep their mutual respect.
Everybody Loves Squirrels by Richard Gerard Everybody Loves Squirrels by Richard Gerard Aug. 30, 2009 3774 words Read a sample
Follow along as America's favorite rodent helps bring a woman back from depression. Don't miss the unusual twist. If you enjoy reading this, please take the time to write a review or rate it. Just follow the link at the bottom of the book page to do either. Thanks.
Fool Me Twice by Jim Dodge Jr. Fool Me Twice by Jim Dodge Jr. Oct. 16, 2009 61703 words Read a sample
Set in the near future, Fool Me Twice follows ex-cop Colin Chapel on his quest to fight evil and return truth, justice and the American way to a troubled land. Standing in his way is the Regency, an organization of terror and tragedy. Only with the help of his adopted daughter, Shoestring, his lover Sgt. Suzie and a ton of other friends does Chapel have any hope of winning the day.
Ganoga by Tony Christini Ganoga by Tony Christini Oct. 29, 2009 30181 words Read a sample
Lyrical pastoral novel. Social critique. Sing the song of swamp, teeming with creatures fermenting and frothing in utter calm. The swamp will mark you – the ooze anoint. Mornings you wake and wonder – Have you not grown fur and hooves? Paws and claws? Fins scales
Texas MFA by Tony Christini Texas MFA by Tony Christini Oct. 29, 2009 91366 words Read a sample
Creative writing in Texas.
Kill Edison by Ray Miles Kill Edison by Ray Miles Nov. 02, 2009 4307 words Read a sample
This tale is a sci-fi western unlike anything you've read before. Lance has traveled back in time to stop Thomas Edison from inventing the light bulb. He is a madman determined to obstruct the progress of technology, pursued by mercenaries hired by General Electric determined to eradicate him and by his brother Dexter determined to bring him back to the twenty-first century alive.
The Conquest of Oila by Tony Christini The Conquest of Oila by Tony Christini Nov. 03, 2009 59616 words Read a sample
Fiction of US militarism in Iraq and greater Oila.
Right Ascension by David Derrico Right Ascension by David Derrico Nov. 16, 2009 74436 words Read a sample
Set in the year 3040, Right Ascension examines mankind's place in the Universe, how we ascended to that lofty position, and the horrifying price of that ascension. It tells the story of one highly virtuous man who comes face to face with an invincible adversary and is forced to choose between honor ... and humanity's very survival.
Meddlers In Time by Wayne Watson Meddlers In Time by Wayne Watson Nov. 19, 2009 199617 words Read a sample
You can’t change history- can you? No- but you can make a new reality when you alter events. ‘Meddlers in Time’ explores the shaping of a parallel earth, by altering events in 9th century England. Some were lured by money, other by the adventure- a few just wanted a new chance at life. One thing remains constant- time travel changes all who follow that path…
Into the Black by Jeremy Kerr Into the Black by Jeremy Kerr Dec. 21, 2009 8156 words Read a sample
Isambard Tims captains "The Matador," a spaceship with an interesting crew: a cyclops, a humanoid lizard, and the clone of a Chinese female pirate. However, a stowaway is about to take the ship and its crew hostage. Besides wanting to kill them, this stranger has a dangerous secret. One that will change Isambard's life forever...if he escapes, that is.
5 Days by Paul Sean 5 Days by Paul Sean Dec. 27, 2009 12996 words Read a sample
A unemployed family man desperate for work agrees to takes a job offered by a friend. What should have been smooth sailing on the first day of his job turns into a nightmare. Now he must fight for his and his family's life. Things will never be same.
The Hitler File EXCERPTS by Sam Vaknin The Hitler File EXCERPTS by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 57698 words Read a sample
What was in Hitler's personal file kept by the Nazi Party's own intelligence agency, the SD? Israel Sarid Roth, only son of two survivors of the Holocaust is about to find out, as a routine assignment in Jerusalem plunges him into the center of a deadly nightmare.
The Paris of the West by Dat H. Dang The Paris of the West by Dat H. Dang Jan. 05, 2010 5683 words Read a sample
This short story chronicles Charlie Wolfe's three day visit to San Francisco. A struggling fictionist, Wolfe's purpose for the trip is to regain a new perspective for writing after a fallible college semester that has left Wolfe creatively impotent. Wolfe's adventures, along with the companionship of a muse, refines his overall perspective of the city some call 'the Paris of the West.'
Omaha by Kevin O'Kane Omaha by Kevin O'Kane Jan. 16, 2010 134283 words Read a sample
Mike is a reporter who knows a lot of secrets. Jack is a drug lord who wants those secrets buried. David and Todd are Mike's cyber geek friends who are dot-com rich and seriously dangerous. Jack never really had a chance. An Orwellian thriller about a band of mild mannered computer geeks who are lords of an unseen electronic empire.
The Stranger by Destin Joyal The Stranger by Destin Joyal Jan. 16, 2010 2893 words Read a sample
A tale of redemption set in the Old West. The Stranger arrives in Haven to spread the story of how he turned his life around.
Looking for the Summer by Robert W. Norris Looking for the Summer by Robert W. Norris Jan. 23, 2010 52179 words Read a sample
David Thompson is a former Vietnam War conscientious objector in Paris on a quest to find himself in the early days of 1977. When he befriends an Iranian and an Afghan and is invited to return with them to their countries, his quest becomes a descent into his own private hell. "A fascinating novel, told in spellbinding English. I can't recommend it enough." -- Alternative Approaches Magazine
Three Year Old Slave Girl by Antonina Elacion Three Year Old Slave Girl by Antonina Elacion Jan. 24, 2010 2013 words Read a sample
This is a fictional story based on my beginnings in squalor without enough food and no love.
The Gift of Fury by Richard Jackson The Gift of Fury by Richard Jackson Feb. 21, 2010 71336 words Read a sample
Being a paranormal investigator is dangerous work. Luckily, Count has Kara, a beautiful guardian angel to help him. This time Count finds himself at odds with a powerful sorcerer who wants to bring back the golden age of magic. To do so, means unleashing horrors best left forgotten. Count isn't about to let that happen.
The Carnival by Jeremy Kerr The Carnival by Jeremy Kerr March 06, 2010 5850 words Read a sample
The Carnival tells the story of 15 year old Isambard Tims, who would become captain of The Matador, and his chance meeting with the cyclops Outis. The Carnival is the prequel to my book "Into the Black."
Vendetta by Ewa Niemiec Vendetta by Ewa Niemiec March 18, 2010 1908 words Read a sample
Upalny sierpniowy dzień w Palermo, a my przyglądamy się z bliska historii pewnej przyjaźni. Rośnie nie tylko temperatura...
Meddlers In Time- Out of the frying pan, into the fire by Wayne Watson Meddlers In Time- Out of the frying pan, into the fire by Wayne Watson April 08, 2010 35696 words Read a sample
Meddlers In Time- Out of the frying pan, into the fire. This is part one of the 35th century tales. It covers the period of when Wayne Jamieson is drafted into the Imperial forces, having spent the last forty years as a spacer, pirate, mercenary and lastly- as the commander of a successful privateer Free Company.
Meddlers In Time- The Cockatoo River Incident by Wayne Watson Meddlers In Time- The Cockatoo River Incident by Wayne Watson April 23, 2010 24889 words Read a sample
The third book in the Meddlers In Time series. The adventures in the 35th Century continue, with this second book in that series. In this episode, the story is told of how Jenny DeVries infiltrates the Empire under very deep cover, with the help of the Free Company 'Wotan's Fury'- Wayne Jamieson's command.
Tom Meets the Devil by Mark Petersen Tom Meets the Devil by Mark Petersen May 11, 2010 2477 words Read a sample
A short story influenced by classic American folk-horror tales, in which a small boy Tom meets the devil in the woods. This was an experimental and fun piece for me to write, and I hope you enjoy it.
Reunión (y otros cuentos que caminan hacia ella) by Isaac Belmar Reunión (y otros cuentos que caminan hacia ella) by Isaac Belmar May 28, 2010 18883 words Read a sample
Reunión alberga una serie de cuentos y relatos inéditos, el de quien quiere ajustarle las cuentas a Dios o la historia de Arcadio, al que le crece un gladiolo en la cabeza por razones poco envidiables. Inconvenientes metafísicos de ir al baño, paredes parlantes, trabajos extraños... Cuentos que al final acaban conociéndose unos a otros en la historia (casi) final que da título al libro.
After Life: Love by Patrick Lee After Life: Love by Patrick Lee May 31, 2010 97380 words Read a sample
Jackson Hamilton had everything in life, except for someone to share it with. When he found her, he lost it all. When one life ends, another begins, and the journey that everyone wonders about is much more spectacular than anyone imagines. Follow his experience learning to exist on the other side of the glass, trying to protect the people he loves most and save everyone in the process.
Brimstone and the Companions of Althea. by Ricky Sides and Kathy Young by Ricky Sides Brimstone and the Companions of Althea. by Ricky Sides and Kathy Young by Ricky Sides June 01, 2010 78187 words Read a sample
Born of the union of Artherk, god of good, and a mortal woman named Evelyn, Brimstone was destined for great things. The followers of his father rejoiced on the night that Evelyn gave birth to Artherk’s son but other, more sinister forces didn't share in that joy. Those forces conspired against the newly born Demigod and his mother.
Legacy by LC Cooper Legacy by LC Cooper June 28, 2010 68245 words Read a sample
What happens to a restoration mechanic when he stumbles upon an insidious secret left hidden within the shadows of an evolutionary nightmare? "Legacy," a fast-paced adventure novel is the tale of one man’s quest to realign the natural course of history. Events rooted in the final frantic days of World War II follow a carefully orchestrated plan that heralds in a new era for humanity.
The Pool of the Black One, Reswum by Roberta E. Howard The Pool of the Black One, Reswum by Roberta E. Howard June 28, 2010 11720 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Any resemblance to Robert E. Howard's Conan is completely intentional. Conyn, a pirate, puts herself in charge and investigates a strange island with mystic waters. A Gender Switch Adventure.
The Devil in Iron, Respawned by Roberta E. Howard The Devil in Iron, Respawned by Roberta E. Howard June 28, 2010 12823 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Any resemblance to Robert E. Howard's Conan is completely intentional. A resurrected demon menaces Conyn on an island fortress, along with other monsters. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Jewels of Gwahlur, Reboxed by Roberta E. Howard Jewels of Gwahlur, Reboxed by Roberta E. Howard July 01, 2010 17850 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Any resemblance to Robert E. Howard's Conan is completely intentional. Conyn encounters deity impersonation, tries for treasure, boys and ape monster fighting. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Queen of the Black Coast, Recrowned by Roberta E. Howard Queen of the Black Coast, Recrowned by Roberta E. Howard July 02, 2010 11917 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Conyn survives the slaughter of her pirate colleagues and finds a man to fire her blood. Their reaving together leads them to ancient ruins, winged monsters and terrible danger. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Red Nails, Polished by Roberta E. Howard Red Nails, Polished by Roberta E. Howard July 03, 2010 31616 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Conyn finally catches Valerian of the Red Brotherhood, and the pair end up fighting for their lives against a sorcerous death cult in an ancient city. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Beyond the Black River Again by Roberta E. Howard Beyond the Black River Again by Roberta E. Howard July 03, 2010 22501 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Conyn signs up as a scout in Pictish territory, and gets involved with his partner in a border war against the wizard Zogara Sag and her cult of followers. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Color Me Grey: Book One of the Alexis Stanton Chronicles by J.C. Phelps Color Me Grey: Book One of the Alexis Stanton Chronicles by J.C. Phelps July 05, 2010 79573 words Read a sample
...exciting, highly paid position for person with specialized training... Recently unemployed after quitting a boring office job, Alexis Stanton finds a mysterious ad in the help wanted section that might prove to be the answer to her desire for excitement and adventure. After an intense application process, including actually fighting with her competition, she gets the job of her dreams.
Solomyn Kane Relentless by Roberta E. Howard Solomyn Kane Relentless by Roberta E. Howard July 11, 2010 11838 words Read a sample
The grim defender Soloymn Kane encounters the rogue swordswoman La Loup while saving a boy. Then again in darkest Africa, where witchcraft, giant women and monstrous apes await.
Stories, That are Short by Christopher Closson Stories, That are Short by Christopher Closson July 11, 2010 7679 words Read a sample
These are just a few of my short stories I created in my head and turned them into real documents for you to enjoy. I hope you enjoy all three of them, for they are very different from each other.
The Mary Dear - Free eBook Sampler by Alfredo de Gallegos The Mary Dear - Free eBook Sampler by Alfredo de Gallegos July 18, 2010 38884 words Read a sample
It is 1951 and a storm is raging in Guayaquil when Edward Hannah boards a plane on its way to Peru’s capital, Lima and so begins a tale of pirates, treasure islands, looted Nazi gold, terrorists and KGB assassins.
A Witch Shall Be Born Once More by Roberta E. Howard A Witch Shall Be Born Once More by Roberta E. Howard July 22, 2010 16503 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Conyn has to deal with an impostor witch impersonating her king – that is, if she survives being crucified on the tree of pain and can raise an army. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Scarlet Citadel Retaken by Roberta E. Howard Scarlet Citadel Retaken by Roberta E. Howard July 27, 2010 15836 words Read a sample
A Conyn the Barbarian story. Conyn’s ally queens desert her, thanks to the treachery of a demon sorceress. Brought before them in chains, she is soon to be fed to a giant serpent. A Gender Switch Adventure.
Iyetra - Book 01: Sleeping God by Joshua Meadows Iyetra - Book 01: Sleeping God by Joshua Meadows July 28, 2010 27918 words Read a sample
At the dawn of things, in the eon known as the Whole, Iyetra was a complete, harmonious world and its inhabitants lived with the blessings of the gods, watched over under the authority of the Advent. Now, thousands of years after the Shattering, Ambassador Tela finds herself caught on the wrong side of an assault that threatens the lives of millions.
Tarzan of the Apes Reswung by Edna Rice Burroughs Tarzan of the Apes Reswung by Edna Rice Burroughs July 30, 2010 87889 words Read a sample
A Tarzyn the Apewoman story. Joan Clayton and husband die, stranded in Africa. Their young daughter is taken in by a band of smarter apes. Raised to adulthood by her beast family, she becomes Tarzyn the Apewoman, one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known. Teaching herself from her parents belongings, she finds love in the arms of Jan Porter. A Gender Switch Adventure.
The Blue Behemoth Regrown by Lee Brackett The Blue Behemoth Regrown by Lee Brackett July 31, 2010 10877 words Read a sample
Jix is the manager of a fleabitten low rent space circus for Beccie Shannon. They are broke, so when someone offers them cash they have to take it, or starve. One rampaging Venusian swamp monster, and all hell breaks loose – can carny talents save them? A Gender Switch Adventure.
Quala - The Plush Planetary Takeover by Mark Richmond Quala - The Plush Planetary Takeover by Mark Richmond Aug. 02, 2010 9975 words Read a sample
Armed only with squirt guns and water balloons, A 10 year old, orphan girl, and her Artificially Intelligent toy Koala, take on thousands of rogue Ai toys, deceitful humans, and gods to save the universe.