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The Gray King by Phil Strahl The Gray King by Phil Strahl July 15, 2011 1458 words Read a sample
The Gray King had been sleeping a deep, long and dreamless slumber. A long time had passed since he had roamed the earth and a lot had changed since the last time he had opened his eyes. This is a short story set in a mystic fantasy world. Or is it?
The Great Adventure by Barry Allan The Great Adventure by Barry Allan April 01, 2012 69282 words Read a sample
From Footscray in the western suburbs of Melbourne to Flanders on the Western Front. Personal accounts of three brothers George Joe and Dave, who served in the AIF during World War One, and of the families they left behind. They all had life changing experiences but not all of those were caused by the war. Battles at Lone Pine, Pozieres, The Somme, and others, are described from their perspective.
The Great Article Marketing Hoax by Jason Fladlien The Great Article Marketing Hoax by Jason Fladlien Aug. 16, 2010 1658 words Read a sample
Have you been told about the wonders of Article Marketing, such as the famous Bum Marketing Method? In this report Jason shows the no-holds-barred truth about articles, and what *really* you should be doing.
The Great Balducci by H Jason Schulz The Great Balducci by H Jason Schulz Sep. 17, 2011 571 words Read a sample
A funny scene about a juggler without props.
The Great Excuse Book by Ross Matlock The Great Excuse Book by Ross Matlock June 17, 2011 1281 words Read a sample
Sorry I didn't have time to put anything here.
The Great God Pan - Or Not by Lenny Everson The Great God Pan - Or Not by Lenny Everson Oct. 12, 2011 1796 words Read a sample
A little booklet about Pan, the little god who cannot be, and his conflict with religion.
The Great Shark Hunt by Andrew Bardin Williams The Great Shark Hunt by Andrew Bardin Williams Sep. 16, 2011 5966 words Read a sample
As if battling a fifteen-foot Great White Shark off the coast of Northern California wasn't enough, Jack McClure must fend off his marine biologist friend who is hitting on the girl of his dreams. Will Jack find his voice in time to land the shark and the girl?
The Great Song by Rex Bromfield The Great Song by Rex Bromfield Oct. 22, 2011 5035 words Read a sample
A sweet, little, epic story of intergalactic war.
The Great White Kings by Marc D'Agosta The Great White Kings by Marc D'Agosta Nov. 19, 2011 9586 words Read a sample
A look at the past. A look at the present. A look at the future. How greed and bigotry lead a nation to ruin.
The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History ! by Mujeeb Jeelani The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History ! by Mujeeb Jeelani Aug. 13, 2011 22124 words Read a sample
Published by Mujeeb Jeelsni in rememberance of John Harricharan a man who has given freely his entire life. And the generation is changed.. As before they said Money is not everything!! Now it has changed the meaning. Which says Money is not everthing, But Everything is Money!!!!
The Greatest Power On Earth (Prayer Book) by Chinedum Azuh The Greatest Power On Earth (Prayer Book) by Chinedum Azuh April 29, 2012 6752 words Read a sample
Learn how to hit your targets with absolute certainty using the power of prayer.This book will open your eyes to the awesome power of prayer. You will see the amazing things prayer can do and you will also learn how to use this great power for unending success.
The Greek Collection by Elizabeth Agiantritis The Greek Collection by Elizabeth Agiantritis Nov. 03, 2009 3179 words Read a sample
This is my entire collection of Greek poetry (written in Greek). I have translated a few of these poems and they exist in my English collections. If you enjoyed this collection of poetry, please let me know.
The Green Cushion by Bruce Jones The Green Cushion by Bruce Jones May 15, 2012 3886 words Sample 20%
A retired barrister recounts the time when he appeared at the Old Bailey acting for a defendant in a case of armed robbery.
The Green Man by Mike Bennett The Green Man by Mike Bennett Feb. 03, 2012 5379 words Read a sample
If you go down in the woods today, you're in for a big surprise - Alec Bingham is murdering his wife. He's got it all worked out, but there are some things in the woods that even the most careful planning can't anticipate.
The Green Way by Kate Everson The Green Way by Kate Everson May 23, 2012 1208 words Read a sample
There is one way that answers all the questions of why you are here now in this life. It is the Green Way.
The Grid: An Urban Legend by George Wier The Grid: An Urban Legend by George Wier April 16, 2011 1991 words Read a sample
"Self-sufficiency", "Independence". These are good concepts, but bad things can happen when you go too far. Just be glad it's the neighbors instead of you. Download this free short story by George Wier. It's the only way to shut him up!
The Grief Frequency by Kealan Patrick Burke The Grief Frequency by Kealan Patrick Burke June 24, 2011 8108 words Read a sample
After losing his wife in a car accident, a husband struggles with survivor's guilt. But in the dark, he realizes that the dead are never very far away. Not when there are secrets yet to be uncovered. Because Paul hasn't lost everything. Not yet. And as he struggles to separate dreams from reality, he is forced to answer the ultimate question: How far would you go to get back those you've lost?
The Grip: A Horror Short Story by Griffin Hayes The Grip: A Horror Short Story by Griffin Hayes Nov. 03, 2011 16898 words Read a sample
Lt. Cready and Engineer Andreas Chavez have been chosen to man a claustrophobic outpost on the outer edge of the solar system. After a year and a half with no word from Earth, nerves become frayed and tensions mount as Cready begins to suspect that his friend isn't entirely human.
The Grooverunner's Wife by Tais Teng The Grooverunner's Wife by Tais Teng Dec. 03, 2011 11182 words Read a sample
Cavendori had been travelling for three hundred and fifty nine years when he reached the shore of the Mirinjii Ocean. During his voyage he had covered almost half a light minute and unearthed the relics of five distinct Falls...
The Groundhog: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett The Groundhog: A Short Story by Jonathan Brett Dec. 10, 2011 3914 words Read a sample
A man tries to find solace in yardwork while looking for a new job, but he is about to meet his arch-enemy: a yard-wrecking groundhog.
The Groundskeeper of Kylemore Abbey by K. Writerly The Groundskeeper of Kylemore Abbey by K. Writerly Nov. 20, 2011 654 words Read a sample
One day, John Smith simply appeared. He walked onto the premises, picked up a shovel, and set to work in the vegetable garden. He said not a word.
The Growing by The Growing by ArborgMB Nov. 24, 2011 13034 words Read a sample
Terrance Andreasson is forced from his cheap, frustrating golf game to confront another world full of inexplicable magic, and accidentally marries a beautiful woman who doesn't seem to get enough of him. The new world is called Earth, and the people who are looking after him are being hunted by the people that they are trying to protect. Then we get a little philosophical...
The Growling by David Jeffery The Growling by David Jeffery Sep. 16, 2010 3374 words Read a sample
Cory Anderson is an angry young man. Losing his girl friend to a deadbeat like Malcolm hasn’t helped. And beating his ex’s new beau to a bloody pulp has made matters even worse. Thrown out of the apartment and facing the long lonely trip to the ground floor Cory must come to terms with some harsh realities. And the thing in the stairway …
The Grumpy Forest by Earnst Burnst The Grumpy Forest by Earnst Burnst June 26, 2010 17158 words Read a sample
Alesha and Nicole think they are just like every other little girl in New Zealand. They love the outdoors, have two pet cats and are always interested in what creepy crawlies they might find in the garden. Seemingly quite by accident however, they find themselves lost in a land of magic and fantastical creatures. Some help, some hinder, still, the girls are determined to find their way home.
The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams The Grumpy Old Withered of Oz by Bryon Williams Aug. 19, 2011 44312 words Read a sample
Rude, funny, irreverent and sometimes touching and thought provoking: a humorous and quintessential argument against growing old. Forget the X and Y generation; visit the mind of the Zzzzzz generation, as this particular Grumpy Old Withered grapples with his restrictions as a full time carer of his wife and the complexities of life and encroaching old age that embraces.
The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen The Guard House and Other Stories by Ryan Christiansen Oct. 23, 2011 4633 words Read a sample
This collection of short-short stories carries readers back in time to the post-Civil War era and to the short-lived military post Fort Stevenson, which stood on the frontier near the banks of the Missouri River in Dakota Territory. This work was produced under the Artist-in-Residency Program with the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
The Guardians by Max M Power The Guardians by Max M Power June 07, 2010 23087 words Read a sample
The battle between good and evil is as old as creation itself. Azazel will destroy anyone who will get in his way, including the Guardians. Demetrius, the strongest of the Guardians, is the only being standing in the way of Azazel and Armageddon. With the love of his life by his side Demetrius is determine to stop his brother for good.
The Guardians of Rhea by Jose Rodriguez The Guardians of Rhea by Jose Rodriguez Feb. 06, 2011 31299 words Read a sample
Sara is a Guardian, an elite human warrior trained to battle the races of Rhea, but she soon finds herself on a quest to save them when their afterlife is invaded by a powerful, mysterious race called the Pelasgians. In the journey that follows, she will see a side of the Rheans never before seen, and discover that the Pelasgians are a much greater threat than anyone can imagine.
The Guest by Karen Dales The Guest by Karen Dales March 06, 2012 2440 words Read a sample
A short story of the Angel of Death in The Chosen Chronicles.
The Guild of Fallen Clowns by Francis Xavier The Guild of Fallen Clowns by Francis Xavier Aug. 18, 2011 120894 words Read a sample
The Haunted Labyrinth of Mirrors was just your average walk-through carnival attraction to most of its visitors. However, for Alan, lurking behind the surface of the mirrored walls was the home of Peepers, the ghoulishly creepy clown spirit and leader of The Guild of Fallen Clowns. In the darkness behind the thin reflective coating, deception tugs at his immortal soul.
The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 1: Embers, Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Abigail Hilton The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 1: Embers, Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Abigail Hilton Dec. 02, 2010 53037 words Read a sample
The querulous island kingdoms of Wefrivain are unified only by religion - a wyvern cult ruled by an eccentric and cruel High Priestess. The wyverns are under attack by a gang of pirates known only as the Guild of the Cowry Catchers. Now Gerard, the honorable and naïve new Captain of the Temple Police, is about to learn more than he ever wanted to know about the pirates...and the Priestess.
The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton The Gumshoe Diaries by Nicholas Stanton Feb. 28, 2011 60390 words Read a sample
LA's latest Gumshoe Author strikes gold with new detective series SAN DIEGO, Calif. – For those who have been waiting for the next Phillip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Mike Hammer, or Jim Rockford, the wait is over! Nicholas Sheridan Stanton unveils the latest result of his chronically leaky cranium in a clever new detective series he's calling The Gumshoe Diaries.
The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy The Gunpowder, Torture and Sorrow by Jake Murphy Dec. 28, 2011 3322 words Read a sample
It's the night before his execution, and lying tortured and distraught in a cell in the Tower of London, Guy Fawkes despairs. This short story explains the final thoughts, memories, pains, beliefs and love of the man at the centre of the legendary gunpowder, treason and plot.
The Gymnast Princess by Amy Laine The Gymnast Princess by Amy Laine Feb. 01, 2012 15587 words Read a sample
Courtney is trying to find someone who can understand her. For her after her dad leaves for the military life hasn't been easy. It isn't easy to make friends and her mom is pushing her to be a gymnast even though she would rather be left alone. But when he mom enters her in a competition things start to change.
The Hairbrush by Tom Raimbault The Hairbrush by Tom Raimbault Feb. 28, 2012 1105 words Read a sample
A work of flash fiction that briefly passes on a dark, literary portrait for your reading pleasure. Never before in the realm of macabre and horror has a simple item such as a hairbrush been used to disturb the reader with lasting images to haunt throughout the rest of the day.
The Haircut by Janice Daugharty The Haircut by Janice Daugharty Feb. 04, 2011 3699 words Read a sample
Beth is pregnant again and her son is only seven-teen months old. Both she and her husband Donnie work but they can't seem to catch up their debts. They cannot afford another baby, so it's decided that Beth will get an abortion. They have no choice. She keeps putting it off. Then she goes to a shopping mall to get a haircut and everything comes undone.
The Hall of Condiments by Jon Hartford The Hall of Condiments by Jon Hartford Jan. 31, 2011 5139 words Read a sample
If you're programming an Artificial Intelligence that can read people's minds, don't. If you do, don't let it read fantasy novels or cookbooks. And if you do that, don't, whatever you do, forget to build in an emergency shutdown. And if you do THAT, well, you're just plain stupid...
The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective The Halloween Collection by Indie Eclective Sep. 07, 2011 38099 words Read a sample
The Indie Eclective: What is it, who are they, and why can they spell neither “eclectic” nor “collective” correctly? The Indie Eclective is an ensemble of authors operating under the assumption that Readers like Good Books. The Halloween Collection showcases spooky reads from nine very different authors.
The Hammer by Roger Busby The Hammer by Roger Busby May 04, 2012 5652 words Read a sample
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but here’s a free lunchtime read to whet your appetite. Whether you prefer pie or salad, lunch with The Hammer will leave you satisfied. In another bite-size crime story, Roger Busby reveals the hierarchical power games of London’s Metropolitan Police with devastating effect. The new short story is a must to read.
The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges The Han Shan Poems by Norton Hodges May 15, 2008 1082 words Read a sample
Han Shan ('Cold Mountain') is a figure associated with a collection of poems of the Tang dynasty in the Taoist/Zen tradition.
The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper Jan. 13, 2012 1044 words Read a sample
Two men play a poker hand with life changing results.
The Handbook of English Grammar for Japanese Learners by Speak Global The Handbook of English Grammar for Japanese Learners by Speak Global Oct. 30, 2011 25810 words Read a sample
English grammar for conversation. Explained clearly for Japanese learners of English as a foreign language. Everything you need to know for effective daily conversation. Includes translation practice drills after each chapter. Learn to communicate in English with confidence!
The happiness toolkit by Claire Charters The happiness toolkit by Claire Charters May 20, 2012 2038 words Read a sample
A quick toolkit for achieving happiness
The Happy Kingdom by Robby Charters The Happy Kingdom by Robby Charters Aug. 09, 2011 7793 words Read a sample
A cartoon illustrated description of the Kingdom of God. What exactly is the Kingdom of God? How does one get in? In answering these questions, we do a panoramic survay of the whole Bible -- a bit of a crash course in Theology. Draws from both Christian and Jewish sources.
the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike May 04, 2012 85581 words Read a sample
an auto biography by me! sorry its raw but thats how i wrote it! its my attempt at recalling my younger years as a traveller, this handsome young adventurer has grown up to be one of ucluelets favourite authors! join the happy trails of hitch hike mike and travel deep into your heart, full of smiles! my song writing through the years is included stay tuned more happy trails to come!
The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom: a ghost story by Benjamin Parsons Nov. 05, 2011 4634 words Read a sample
Brandon Stewart can't be happy without his beautiful new bride Lucille - but she can't be happy unless she's making him miserable. For a couple so enslaved by the cruel tyranny of their own love, is death itself strong enough to part them?
The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' Recipes by Zoe Harcombe The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' Recipes by Zoe Harcombe Nov. 30, 2010 4780 words Read a sample
This eBook is a collection of recipes created and submitted by members of The Harcombe Diet Club. They're delicious, simple to make and fantastically healthy. It's free to download and share with others. Enjoy!
The Hard Day's Night Hotel by Severin Rossetti The Hard Day's Night Hotel by Severin Rossetti Dec. 31, 2010 4745 words Read a sample
Visiting Liverpool? Doing the Beatles thing? Then check into the Hard Day's Night Hotel. Chances are you'll come across the one and only Billy Shears, be able to share the dreams he had twenty years ago today. There's one thing for sure, he's guaranteed to raise a smile... and maybe one or two tears.
The Hardest Word by Paul Samael The Hardest Word by Paul Samael Nov. 24, 2011 9757 words Read a sample
Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.
The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott The Hardware Store by A.H. Scott Oct. 22, 2011 980 words Read a sample
Searching For The Right Tool For Every Job.