Literary Fiction
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Flash Fiction Collection
by Jo Hawk
Tall tales, snippets of conversations, general musing or dark thoughts from a disturbed mind, all retold in a few words. What ideas lurk in the corners of a writer's imagination? You can find out in a ... More
Tall tales, snippets of conversations, general musing or dark thoughts from a disturbed mind, all retold in a few words. What ideas lurk in the corners of a writer's imagination? You can find out in a flash. "Sounds interesting!
Repeating History
I took the stairs, two at a time, stuffing my gun into its holster as I tried to ignore the heavy strap digging into my shoulder. It was early, and I prayed as I approached her apartment.“Please, be awake.” Closing the door softly, ...
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Mystery
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WARNO: Critical Ploy
by L. K. Thompson, LTC (TXSG, Ret.)
Ordered to prepare a clandestine mission to Europe, Team Reliant's task is to prevent the transfer of deadly radioactive material to terrorists. They must kill General Jagwi. Things were going well un ... More
Ordered to prepare a clandestine mission to Europe, Team Reliant's task is to prevent the transfer of deadly radioactive material to terrorists. They must kill General Jagwi. Things were going well until someone surprised them. "Sounds interesting!
Dedication
Dedication This novel is dedicated to the following: SSG John Thompson for his Army experience, foreign service, and honest reflections of events. Amy Stell for her steadf...
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Fantasy
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Sasha's Journey: Book One of the Transition Series
by Sheri Conaway
All her life, Sasha had been part of a close-knit community. So why did her parents suddenly uproot her to move to the middle of the desert where they were unwanted outsiders? Why did the locals hate ... More
All her life, Sasha had been part of a close-knit community. So why did her parents suddenly uproot her to move to the middle of the desert where they were unwanted outsiders? Why did the locals hate her on sight? And what was going on at the mine outside of town? The answers seemed to lie with a very bossy, telepathic Tabby. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The blazing desert sun offended Sasha with its efforts to raise her mood above abject misery. The voices in her head had been getting louder, but each carried the same hostile message: “Go back where you came from, Girl. You and your family aren’t welcom...
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Horror
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Daisy: First Scene
by RS Potter
While on a camping trip, a group of friends are confronted by a young girl bent on revenge for her murder seventeen-years earlier.
"Sounds interesting!
Daisy
The Fork in the Road
Melissa Fredrikson glanced up from petting Princess, a three-pound Yorkshire Terrier, and found Mike piercing into her from the rearview mirror. “Mike, look out!”He slammed on the brakes and screeched the Blazer to a stop. “Mel, it was just ...
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Fantasy
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The Gods' Own
by Alexis Cunningham
Street conjuror Yasha Alukov wants only one thing, to get even with the rival who put him in prison but when he's released he discovers Djisi City's magical underworld overrun by demigods--and all of ... More
Street conjuror Yasha Alukov wants only one thing, to get even with the rival who put him in prison but when he's released he discovers Djisi City's magical underworld overrun by demigods--and all of them want a piece of him. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Preach on, My Brother
‘Remember my brothers, we are the gods own chosen soldiers,’ Preacher hollered, arms raised toward the cafeteria roof. ‘For we have been granted great gifts that we might use them for their glory—‘‘Get off the Pit damn tabl...
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Fantasy
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The Curse of Steel
by John Alleyn
In one fateful day, Kráva comes into possession of a sword of legendary power, and is claimed by the gods as a hero. She soon learns that there are problems she can't just cut her way through. Not to ... More
In one fateful day, Kráva comes into possession of a sword of legendary power, and is claimed by the gods as a hero. She soon learns that there are problems she can't just cut her way through. Not to mention that the lives of the gods' favored are often exciting, glorious, and very short ... "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Deep in the night, Kráva sensed a presence. She snapped awake, one hand already gripping the knife beside her on the pallet. Then a familiar shape and scent put her at ease for a moment.“What is it, father?” she murmured. Derga grunted. &ld...
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Mystery
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OPSEC Critical Mass: Team Reliant
by L.K. Thompson, LTC (Ret.)
A team of Army Intelligence Operatives is ordered to find and thwart a North Korean sneak attack aimed against US Army installations in South Korea. At the same time, their commander must split his t ... More
A team of Army Intelligence Operatives is ordered to find and thwart a North Korean sneak attack aimed against US Army installations in South Korea. At the same time, their commander must split his team also to thwart a Fundamentalist plot to attack America from across the Rio Grande River. "Sounds interesting!
Prologue
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea The People’s Army Headquarters Army Intelligence HQ Pyongyang, North Korea 0800 Hours Sierra Breakfast Briefing ...
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Mystery
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OPORD: Critical Deception: Team Reliant
by L. K. Thompson, LTC (TXSG, Ret.)
Mrmbers of Team Reliant continue their hunt for the elusive and cunning General Jaqwi, Washington has ordered a hit on Jaqwi. The General continues his dogged pursuit of supplying the Middle Eastern t ... More
Mrmbers of Team Reliant continue their hunt for the elusive and cunning General Jaqwi, Washington has ordered a hit on Jaqwi. The General continues his dogged pursuit of supplying the Middle Eastern terrorists with nuclear devices. His elaborate plan to use multiple possible routes for delivery has the team splintered with three groups tracking three different avenues of delivery. Are the routes deceptive or real. Can they stop all of them? Can they take out Jaqwi? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Dedication This novel is dedicated to the following: SSG John Thompson for his Army experience, foreign service, and honest reflections of events. Amy Stell for her steadfast and keenly insightful copy reading. Sharo...
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Chick Lit
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Lady Bug Rebelution
by PJ Colando
Upon release from prison, a young woman wins a mega-lottery. Will she forgo the revenge she's desired and plotted for 2000 days of incarceration? Or, will she yield to her friends' view that 'living w ... More
Upon release from prison, a young woman wins a mega-lottery. Will she forgo the revenge she's desired and plotted for 2000 days of incarceration? Or, will she yield to her friends' view that 'living well is the best revenge? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Book #4 in Faith, Family, Frenzy! series
Chapter One: REVENGE INTENDED Amy’s Traverse City entrance was not as quiet as she’d intended. While the trucker accepted no payment beyond his leer and failed attempts to paw her shoulder, his truck&rsqu...
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Fantasy
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The One World Saga: The World of Power
by Gregory Nimmo
Ezra Vosk is the Prince of Amaathos. A world in which is divided amongst those who can tap into the worlds natural energy and those that have been granted it by Ezra's father.
There people are the ... More
Ezra Vosk is the Prince of Amaathos. A world in which is divided amongst those who can tap into the worlds natural energy and those that have been granted it by Ezra's father.
There people are the last known survivors of a cataclysmic event, hidden away behind a country wide veil and as his people turn to him, the King reveals a truth.
It is then up to Ezra, to learn of his lineage. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The King's Truth
Ezra Vosk had never always hated being a prince. He hadn’t left the palace grounds since he was a young boy and from what he remembers of the outside world, it was magical, in every sense of the word. ...
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Mystery
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Claire's End
by Cindy Davis
Claire Baines blames Payton Winters for the fact that she’s been locked in an asylum for nine months. When a fellow inmate jokes that she and the bailiff look alike, she devises a plan to escape usi ... More
Claire Baines blames Payton Winters for the fact that she’s been locked in an asylum for nine months. When a fellow inmate jokes that she and the bailiff look alike, she devises a plan to escape using the woman’s identity.
She follows Payton to Rome in search of revenge... "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
“Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.” ~ Gino di Bondone Chapter One Claire Baines “King me!” Claire Baines shouted. She couldn&rsq...
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Mystery
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BlackWater
by C S Caspar
Five friends arrive in Hawkins County. They intend hiking through Blackwater mountains. However, before they leave the unusually quiet town, they are repeatedly warned to stay away. What secret lives ... More
Five friends arrive in Hawkins County. They intend hiking through Blackwater mountains. However, before they leave the unusually quiet town, they are repeatedly warned to stay away. What secret lives in those mountains? The government knows and so do the locals. Soon everyones going to know. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
22 YEARS EARLIER In the early hours of the morning, while it was still dark. A black Cadillac pulled into the Sydney Memorial Hospital car park. Two men wearing long black coats, dark sunglasses, and black hats exited their vehicle and entered the building. No one noticed a...
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Mystery
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Sunnyvale
by Barry B. Wright
A rural community is turned upside down with the influx of extremists bent on creating a white ethno-state, the murder of a highly respected police officer, and the fetishism of a person willing to ki ... More
A rural community is turned upside down with the influx of extremists bent on creating a white ethno-state, the murder of a highly respected police officer, and the fetishism of a person willing to kill to keep his secret. The Mayor and Chief of Police go to great lengths to hide the skeleton in their closet while putting together a team to combat the destructive forces in the community. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter One
Waiting Until Dark
His approach to the bedroom window is stealthier than previous visits. Though unintended, he had killed. The local newspaper and media reports had put the community on edge. Respected and above suspicion, much was at stake during each intrusion, but a sexual fetish ...
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Inspirational
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Almost Goodbye: Based on true story
by Patricia Elliott
*A short read based on a true story*
Jennifer Wilson has always wanted to be a wife and mother. It's what she lives for every minute of every day. But being 8 months pregnant with their third child ... More
*A short read based on a true story*
Jennifer Wilson has always wanted to be a wife and mother. It's what she lives for every minute of every day. But being 8 months pregnant with their third child, she desperately wants a few minutes alone. Something every mother needs to keep her sanity.
Leaving her husband with her kids, she heads to the laundry room, but in the time she's gone, her two year old son, Michael, disappears without a trace-a mother's worst nightmare. Will she find him before it's too late, or will their lives be changed forever? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
'Almost Good-Bye' is based on a true story. Hold your young ones close and treasure what you have. Life can change in the blink of an eye... *** "No!" Jenny Wilson said, gently pulling his tiny hands away from the door handle. T...
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Thriller
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Forbidden Desires: Sequel
by Tiffany S. Doran
Daisy May has everything she could ever ask for; a mom who loves her with her whole heart, a dad who is a hard worker and supports them and a grandpa who is second to none that teaches her everything ... More
Daisy May has everything she could ever ask for; a mom who loves her with her whole heart, a dad who is a hard worker and supports them and a grandpa who is second to none that teaches her everything he knows about farming and keeping up with all the animals. She is only missing one thing, love. A new job during her last year of high school leads her down a windy road in search of such a love only to find out, the heart she seeks is forbidden. "Sounds interesting!
Preface
It was a blissful day in the Calhoun home. The weather was once again warm, and the flowers were all growing around the farmhouse. Katie woke up to the rich aroma of her dad making coffee. She sat up in bed and stretched, trying to fully wake from her night’s ...
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Romance
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Cinder-Cookie
by Tiffany S. Doran
Victoria Bronx wants to purchase a brand new building on the lower end of town to fulfill her dreams of owning her own bakery, but a corporate giant, Bradley Parson, moves in and threatens to tear it ... More
Victoria Bronx wants to purchase a brand new building on the lower end of town to fulfill her dreams of owning her own bakery, but a corporate giant, Bradley Parson, moves in and threatens to tear it down in order to expand parking to his other businesses. In dealing with the arrogance of Mr. Parson, she learns the only man that can destroy her dreams is also the man she can’t live without. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The alarm rang loudly against the silence of the dark room. Groaning, Victoria Bronx rolled over and laid her hand hard against the off button. She longs for her snooze button but it no longer works. She rolled onto her back and pulled the covers over her head. Vict...
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Chick Lit
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Return to Sandy Shores
by Shirley Holder Platt
A woman who'd just been canned. A kitten needing a home. A new start for both.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1 - Sam
Cold rain blew under my umbrella until I was drenched and shivering. It wasn’t bad enough that I’d been laid off unexpectedly, I’d missed my bus and had to wait for twenty minutes in the storm. My Louboutin’s were ruined, my mascara ran down ...
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Fantasy
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Ralph and the Prince
by Jo Hawk
This story began as a piece of Flash Fiction. There is where it would have ended, except for the characters. The Prince and Ralph are persistent. They want to tell their story and demand I tell it.
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This story began as a piece of Flash Fiction. There is where it would have ended, except for the characters. The Prince and Ralph are persistent. They want to tell their story and demand I tell it.
I would be honored if you took two minutes to read this first piece and let me know if you want to read more.
Thanks "Sounds interesting!
Into the Night
Ralph’s legs burned. He clutched his ribcage and rubbed the twitching muscle which begged him to stop. The intercept lay two hundred yards ahead. Holding the flaming torch higher he inhaled, hardened his resolve and pushed himself forward.His blood...
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Young Adult
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Gator Girl: Episode One
by Steven Smith
A dark comic-book hero style novel. A young girls world begins to spiral out of control, and a web of lies is soon uncovered.
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Intro
My name is Melanie Wilson. I have always been a good swimmer. Actually that is a lie, as far back as I can remember I have been an excellent swimmer. My father tells me that there were times when I was younger that I was awful at swimming. Funny thing is, I don't re...
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Romance
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Beyond the Deep Water: There's an unknown world
by Ivette Martinez
Gods are created by a mighty force, a force to balance the universe, every galaxy, world, and life.
"You are not here to die." The God clarifies with exasperation while he sees through t ... More
Gods are created by a mighty force, a force to balance the universe, every galaxy, world, and life.
"You are not here to die." The God clarifies with exasperation while he sees through the girl's eyes, to read her mind and see every painful memory she keeps to herself and feel the profound pain she carries in her soul. A pain that makes Axl, the powerful God of the Water Region unable to retain his desire to help Camille. Help her heal from a traumatic life.
Camille is a beautiful girl full of sorrow and scars caused by someone she was supposed to "Sounds interesting!
Fear
The sun is bright in the middle of the blue sky. Heavenly.The countryside is always clear and radiant, thanks to the sun that showers everything with its light and life. The vast landscapes are full of fresh pasture. Grass that grows generously in the open fi...
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Spirituality
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In Search of a Soulful Life
by Al Duncan
A tale of courage. Leaving a long conditioned uncomfortable comfort zone with an intention of connecting with like-hearted people. From the Himalayas to rural South East Asia, prepare for an enlighten ... More
A tale of courage. Leaving a long conditioned uncomfortable comfort zone with an intention of connecting with like-hearted people. From the Himalayas to rural South East Asia, prepare for an enlightening adventure that's bound to resonate with your soul as you navigate your own inner transformation.
Yes, your intuition is on fire! It is based on a true story. Woo-hoo! "Sounds interesting!
Intentions set. Shift unfolds
“If the darkness is followed by the light was simply a belief of the ages.Then what if the light was ever present. But our perception remains one of illusionary shadows. Who decided the shadows were real? Was it you? Or was ...
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Fantasy
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Aradia's Diaspora: Book One
by Susan Woerner
What if you found yourself in a different world? One in which your ancestor was attempting to enslave the inhabitants of that world? Would you kill her and risk your own annihilation? Or would you joi ... More
What if you found yourself in a different world? One in which your ancestor was attempting to enslave the inhabitants of that world? Would you kill her and risk your own annihilation? Or would you join forces, creating a legacy of power? This is the dilemma that faces Betty. And this is the story of what she risked to try to save the women who became her sisters, in the land that she came to call home. In her journey, she'll meet shape-shifters, bovine priestesses, monsters, and come face-to-face with her great-great-grandmother in a great battle that may decide the fate of all. "Sounds interesting!
Scene 1
I looked at the photos one by one, taking in details, arranging and rearranging them, shuffling and stacking different ones, as if I were giving myself a tarot reading that I didn’t like the answers to. One photo in particular stood out because I saw new detai...
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Thriller
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Starrbodies
by Cynthia A. Jensen
A man kidnaps a fitness guru to help his depressed sister lose weight.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
STARRBODIES Chapter One “Merry Christmas, Man,” my brother, Todd, said as he walked in my bedroom carrying a breakfast tray. On it was an ove...
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Speculative Fiction
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Priestess of the Lost Colony: An Alternate History
by Brandon Pilcher
It's an alternate-history fantasy tale about ancient Egyptians colonizing Greece during the Bronze Age. The protagonist is the Egyptian priestess Itaweret, who seeks to liberate what remains of her pe ... More
It's an alternate-history fantasy tale about ancient Egyptians colonizing Greece during the Bronze Age. The protagonist is the Egyptian priestess Itaweret, who seeks to liberate what remains of her people after a Greek warlord sacks the colony and drags them off in chains. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
1600 BC Itaweret had moved her last pawn off the last square on the senet board. Straightening her posture up on her stool, she crossed her arms with a triumphant smirk. “By Apep, not again!” Bek slammed his hands on the ebony table, knocking both of his t...
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Creative Non-Fiction
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Poinhawk's Little Book of List
by Anthony Poindexter
Finally A place you can read about different things at your finger tips. Zodiac, Planets, etc, etc.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The Zodiac
“The twelve signs of the Zodiac lay down twelve different “paths” of life… Every sign has its own manner of expression, birth in a higher and in a lower sense, and it depends on the person which options to take and how to use them.”K...
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Autobiographical Fiction
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No Malice Intended: (working title)
by Lorene Albers
This is Stephanie’s story. The story of an ordinary stay at home mom, living an ordinary life in small town USA. But not everything is as idyllic as it seems. Out of nowhere, life changes drama ... More
This is Stephanie’s story. The story of an ordinary stay at home mom, living an ordinary life in small town USA. But not everything is as idyllic as it seems. Out of nowhere, life changes dramatically and Stephanie’s world is turned upside down.
Her future, as she had imagined it, takes a drastically different course. Her hopes and aspirations are shattered and her love for her husband has to stand the ultimate test. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
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Adventure
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Windy Day: Days are windy
by Stan Wick
Wind
Blustery
Blustery days are ahead. Today is one of them. Many days are going to be windy. Winds are chiming the chimes and the wind is going to occupy the times. Wind and rain will contnue to occupy the day as it is blustery. Blustery days ahead will continue to occupy the wi...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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Cadence: The Rise & Fall through Music, Mental Illness and Spirituality.
by Elizabeth Levine
This book is about my personal journey through Mental Illness and co-occurring substance abuse, Spiritual Awakenings, Music, Mind-Bending Universal Twists, and how all are interconnected and integrate ... More
This book is about my personal journey through Mental Illness and co-occurring substance abuse, Spiritual Awakenings, Music, Mind-Bending Universal Twists, and how all are interconnected and integrated into a deeper understanding of personal recovery and reigniting the magic within. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 2
Spiritual Emergency
(Insert Spirit Science Bit Here) - W.I.P.
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History
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It Is Over: A tribute to Dick Gregory's brilliance
by Marcus M. McGrew (MMM)
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, social critic, writer, conspiracy theorist, entrepreneur,and occasional actor. During th ... More
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, social critic, writer, conspiracy theorist, entrepreneur,and occasional actor. During the turbulent 1960s, Gregory became a pioneer in stand-up comedy for his "no-holds-barred" sets, in which he mocked bigotry and racism. He performed primarily to black audiences at segregated clubs until 1961, when he became the first black comedian to successfully cross over to white audiences, appearing on television and putting out comedy record albums. "Sounds interesting!
Too few know
Do you know who you are? There are nine planets to the Universe youjust happen to have nine holes in your body do you think that’s an accident? That’s because you are the Universe, you are nature. You got twenty-six thousand bill...
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Religion
(Non-Fic)
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The Book Of Satan
by Bert LaVey
You want to know the TRUTH about Satan?
He's not the devil, nor is He the opposite of Christianity.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 3
Aspects Of The Soul
Aspects of the Soul There are several different aspects that make up the human soul. The aura, the light body, the chakras, the etheric double, [the ghost that takes on the image of th...
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History
(Non-Fic)
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BLACKOLOGY: The True Unknown History of the Black Race
by B. L. Peterson
The Unknown, Unwritten, Unheard of True History of the Black Race.
If you do not know your past, not only do you have no real identity, you have no real future.
A must read for all people, but espec ... More
The Unknown, Unwritten, Unheard of True History of the Black Race.
If you do not know your past, not only do you have no real identity, you have no real future.
A must read for all people, but especially Black people. "Sounds interesting!
BLACKOLOGY
The Greatest Story NEVER Told
Preface An Open Letter To All Good Black Men First of all there are no good men in the world according to Jesus in the New Testament. Seeing how he ‘corrected’ the man for calling even...
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Horror
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Assassinato Selva: (Murder Jungle)
by Steven Smith
Four friends go on a mystery sight-seeing holiday, they take a dreadful twist through a vast South American jungle, a jungle which it is soon apparent has far too many secrets.
"Sounds interesting!
Prologue
It was late in the night, 1.50am to be precise. A woman sat in the darkness of her apartment living room, her legs resting up on the settee, her back against two large cushions. A white laptop resting upon her thighs was the only real source of light, the subtle lig...
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Memoir
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Memoirs of a Dacia: Life Happens For Me, Not To Me
by Dacia M Arnold
The life journey of author, mother and US Army Veteran, Dacia M Arnold
"Sounds interesting!
What's In A Name?
Thanks Dad
I hated my name growing up. Like most kids with unique names, I tried my best to anticipate the substitute teacher’s grimace and squint as the trigger to give her the answer to such a mind boggling question... “How do you pronounce Dac...
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Autobiographical Fiction
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Man Eats Elephant
by Jimmy Marlin Epperson III
Chapter 1
God must be insane. Or he has some untapped power that I don’t. I wonder where he hides it, or if he does at all. The reason I say this is because when I try to create something, it’s a maddening process. Anytime I try—like the great artists...
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Spirituality
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Nobody Wants Me: How You Rob YourSelf Of Your SoulMate
by B. L. Peterson
You heard it all before the dating advice, do this and don’t do that and you built up the courage to date again and guess what?
YOU’RE STILL ALONE!
OK, you know you are not an angel but you ... More
You heard it all before the dating advice, do this and don’t do that and you built up the courage to date again and guess what?
YOU’RE STILL ALONE!
OK, you know you are not an angel but you are far from being a bad person. You have a big heart and a bigger love but no one to give it to.
You look OK, maybe above average and if people got to know you they would find that you are a sensitive, loving, gentle person to everyone, and even more so to the RIGHT ONE!
So where is Mr. or Mrs. RIGHT you been searching for your whole life?
Haa, the answer is closer than you think! "Sounds interesting!
Intro
NOBODY WANTS ME How You Rob Yourself Of Your Soulmate by B. L. Peterson Copyright © 2019 by B. L. Peterson for FUTURENOW PUBLICATION...
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Romance
(Fic)
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Moon Dance: Lover's Moon Series, Book 3
by Shirley Holder Platt
A woman who wants to dance. A man whose art is hidden away. Two people with a chance to become more together than they are apart.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1 - Miles
Party goers swarmed around me, laughing, drinking, dancing. I stood still, dead on my feet, wishing I could be home in bed. Tiny lights in the trees twinkled overhead. I wondered who had climbed up into those tall limbs to hang them. The walkway shone with the remai...
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Coming of Age
(Fic)
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They Call Me Nothing: There's a hidden hero lurking in the least of us.
by Jenny Young
A homeless housebreaker consults a counselor from another culture in a quest to uncover the hero he longs to be.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Lutho
Coming to the church was probably a mistake. What if they know? What if they call the Police? I listen intently, ready to run. No gunshots, no running feet, only the uneven pounding of my heart. I feel exposed. For seven years I have been invisible, a nothing. Nobod...
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Young Adult
(Fic)
Buy!
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Don't Let Go
by Karla Martinez
Like a princess, one day Samantha is awakened with a kiss from her crush, Cameron. Someone dreamy and gorgeous which, of course, can’t be any good for her. Samantha finds herself torn by her painful ... More
Like a princess, one day Samantha is awakened with a kiss from her crush, Cameron. Someone dreamy and gorgeous which, of course, can’t be any good for her. Samantha finds herself torn by her painful fate when she finds out she doesn’t have long to live. The reality of every moment she spends with Cameron is that her heart races and her life shortens. This painful truth brings her closer to Cameron’s best friend, Yael, a nice guy who hides a big secret. It’s a secret that turns Samantha’s short life into chaos: to choose friendship over love, or to choose life over death. Buy a copy!
Proloque
August 20, 2010
Prologue August 20, 2010 “Cameron, where are you going?” she asked as he quietly made his way out the room. He stopped at the sound of her voice, making him hesitate for a quick second. Her eyes were already fin...
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Fantasy
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Lost
by Rey Aura
A Adventurous journey of a youth in finding out about the mysteries about himself while fighting for peace as a royal guard of the country.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Start of a tragedy
A Teenager lying near a river with a body half wet, the sun was high enough to be seen. He was surrounded by large and tall trees, with his head bleeding and pain all over his body.“Where am I ?" He could not remember anything, He was in the ...
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Young Adult
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Tales of Teal: Not Another Origin Story
by Erica Roberts
Liz is just trying to survive college. She's quiet, focused and keeping her head down. Yet, she pops on a mask and becomes Teal. Teal is outgoing, sarcastic and a tad narcissistic. With the crimes clo ... More
Liz is just trying to survive college. She's quiet, focused and keeping her head down. Yet, she pops on a mask and becomes Teal. Teal is outgoing, sarcastic and a tad narcissistic. With the crimes closing in, her super companions missing and her personal life threatened, Liz must balance out her time as Teal to pass school and save the world. And this is just freshman year! "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
RAAANNGGG---RAAANNNGG---RAANNNGG.Reaching over, Liz smacked at her alarm clock. 0900. That devil warned her that another boring ENG 101 was on the horizon for today. Maybe she could skip again. Or sleep in the back. Good plan. Good plan. Elizabeth...
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Romance
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Home
by Sabrina Garrison
Going home is never easy especially when you walked away from everything you've ever known at twenty. When life throws a major curve ball at Cadance Castillo she must decide if going home is what is b ... More
Going home is never easy especially when you walked away from everything you've ever known at twenty. When life throws a major curve ball at Cadance Castillo she must decide if going home is what is best for her and her two teenagers. How do you face the demons of your past and present simultaneously? Cadance may lose it all but sometimes going back to where it all started turns into a new beginning. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Prologue Dear Diary, How did we end up here? That seems to be the question of the year. Two months ago I had my family together, a home, a job and as much of a social life as one can have with two active teenagers, a husband and a full...
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Fantasy
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Born of Stone: Gargoyle Masters Book I
by Missy Jane
Two men who turn to stone when protecting the realm fall in love with the most unlikely women.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Born of Stone Missy Jane Copyright © 2019 by Missy Jane Chapter One Astrid trembled in fear as she approached the large stone table. Around its massive frame sat nine of the twelve gargoyle brothers, so deep in conversation they took no not...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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The Stoner's Bible: The Crystal Flowe
by B. L. Peterson
The Goddess/God of the Weed is SHIVA.
In ancient Africa, the Dagga Tribe believed Ganja came from the Gods and was given to man as a gift of His grace and peace. Ganja came from The Two-Dog star whi ... More
The Goddess/God of the Weed is SHIVA.
In ancient Africa, the Dagga Tribe believed Ganja came from the Gods and was given to man as a gift of His grace and peace. Ganja came from The Two-Dog star which we know today as Alpha Centauri. How the Dugga tribe saw this is beyond us, they had no telescopes in those days.
This book will open your mind to new dimensions that will transform your life by the Words of the Goddess in a fun and exciting way that requires no effort on your part.
This book will change your life and make your smoking an experience not to be forgotten. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The Story Never Ends.
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Biography
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MAKING A RUN FOR IT FROM BERLIN TO TEXAS BOOK THREE
by Manfred Kaiter and L.arry Thompson
Manny returns to Insel Ruegen and completes his stone mason training. He joins with four of his friends, and they set out to begin their careers as a brick layers. They are approached by Western Intel ... More
Manny returns to Insel Ruegen and completes his stone mason training. He joins with four of his friends, and they set out to begin their careers as a brick layers. They are approached by Western Intelligence to spy for them in East Berlin. Their decision is a fateful one and deadly. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 As things turned out, after our escape from the village Communist thugs, Dad fixed up Schultz's old pickup, and he, Mom, and Luther left for Oranienberg. My brother, Siegie, boarded an east bound train back towa...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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The Satanic Codex 2020
by /Bert LaVey
Satan and the Devil are not the same as the bible teaches you. Matter-of-fact, you have no idea what a monotheist society can do to bring about your personal downfall. Read this book and find some a ... More
Satan and the Devil are not the same as the bible teaches you. Matter-of-fact, you have no idea what a monotheist society can do to bring about your personal downfall. Read this book and find some answers to some questions you were always afraid to ask! "Sounds interesting!
Intro
The Vision of Social Collapse and Rebirth
THE SATANIC CODEX 2020 by Bert LaVey Copyrighted @2019 by Bert LaVey. For FutureNow Publications. All RIghts Reserved. Table of Contents Intro The Vision of Social Collapse a...
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Coming of Age
(Non-Fic)
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THE GREAT AMERICAN BLACK HERO: Little Angels: "Pappa wasn't a rollin' stone. Mamma didn't sing the blue!"
by B. L. Peterson
You are growing up, and there is a strange new world around you. And you notice you ARE different! And some people like you for it, and some don't. But life couldn't be better! It is 1950's Mid-Eas ... More
You are growing up, and there is a strange new world around you. And you notice you ARE different! And some people like you for it, and some don't. But life couldn't be better! It is 1950's Mid-Eastern America. My momma didn't sing the blues and pappa wasn't a rolling stone. But I was certainly something to be accounted for at nine years old. This is my story. "Sounds interesting!
Intro
THE GREAT AMERICAN BLACK HERO Part One: Little Angels by B. L. Peterson The Great American Black Hero Part One: Litt...
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Thriller
(Fic)
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Night Watcher (First Chapter Only): Please provide some feedback
by Alexander Smith
Chapter 1
Night Watcher
***Feedback is wanted desperately and areas to improve on*** Will Chambers knew he was being watched. The phantom set of eyes tracked him as he walked along the sands. The breeze cooled around him as the waves of Merewether Beach lapped on the shoreline. Someone was looking...
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Young Adult
(Fic)
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The Tale of Captains Woods: A Harry & Dev Adventure
by Nunan Bibi
Billions of light years away on Planet Niburu Eight Deities send Count Edwin D Godrifle, a flesh eating Wendigo, and his army to Captains Woods. They are on a mission to cull humans to stop them dest ... More
Billions of light years away on Planet Niburu Eight Deities send Count Edwin D Godrifle, a flesh eating Wendigo, and his army to Captains Woods. They are on a mission to cull humans to stop them destroying the planet. Harry and Dev, two misfits, accompanied by Balanos, a friendly effervescent dryad, set out on fantastical adventure through enchanted worlds to find a way to stop them.
The story is not as simple as good versus evil or that good guys always win. No one is pure evil and bad people can do good things. Equally good people do things that with hindsight turn out to be bad. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Chapter OneIn the beginning.. If you were to look through a telescope into the night sky what would you see? Well I guess it would depend on how good your telescope is and whether the moon is full or if there is cloud ...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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METAPSYCHICS: The Basics
by B. L. Peterson
METAPSYCHICS is the science of the soul.
It teaches you how to use your Unlimited {Analytical-Cause} Mind to solve the problems and ill circumstances of your limited {slave-effect} mind.
By showing ... More
METAPSYCHICS is the science of the soul.
It teaches you how to use your Unlimited {Analytical-Cause} Mind to solve the problems and ill circumstances of your limited {slave-effect} mind.
By showing you how you are NOT a body that possesses a soul, but a 'soul' that possesses a body will set you on the path of success that can't fail.
With a negative world trying to drag you down every day, METAPSYCHICS gives you the PSYCHIC TOOLS to win and win again. "Sounds interesting!
Welcome To MetaPsychics
Science Of The Soul
Dedicated to: L. Ron Hubbard Kirby J. Hensley Jon G. Murray Friedrich Nietzsche Langston Hughes Harold Kemp Anton LaVey...
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Mystery
(Fic)
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Hanging Girl
by Sharron Grodzinsky
A girl is found bound and nude, hanging in a mansion in Coronado. Her boyfriend is a former Navy seal with ties to the Middle East. Sgt. Matt Monohan and his partner,Wendy Song work to find out what h ... More
A girl is found bound and nude, hanging in a mansion in Coronado. Her boyfriend is a former Navy seal with ties to the Middle East. Sgt. Matt Monohan and his partner,Wendy Song work to find out what happened. Was it suicide or murder? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Matt Monohan is called in to find a girl hanging.
There is something about Sunday mornings in Coronado.The sleepy southern California town is renowned for its small town charm, laid back beach attitude and lack of major crime. Most people are out walking or are riding bikes on Sunday mornings. Their agenda f...
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Historical Fiction
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Frienemies
by Aleta Kay
When seventeen-year-old Fawn Jackson receives a telegram at the finishing school announcing the death of her mother, she must leave immediately. Upon her arrival at home, she discovers her mother' ... More
When seventeen-year-old Fawn Jackson receives a telegram at the finishing school announcing the death of her mother, she must leave immediately. Upon her arrival at home, she discovers her mother's death was not an accident. Why was she killed? How will she take care of her arthritic grandmother? Who is behind the repeated attacks on their home? Why are her Native American ancestors not answering her prayers? It seems everyone she trusts is a possible suspect. How will she learn the truth? The story is set in post-Civil War West Virginia, the youngest state in the country. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Fawn Jackson stood as straight and tall as her five foot, five and a half inch frame would allow and tried hard not to look as if her black mourning clothes were swallowing her alive. She would not allow her sobs to break forth. If she had learned anything at the fi...
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Literary Fiction
(Fic)
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Revealed
by Mariam Ali
Revealed is a story carrying a series of events that depict the life experience we learn from love, relationships, and mostly self discovery.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The Dream
I could hear my heart beating so loud and fast, I continued to run in a way I had never done before. It felt like I was trying to chase away from someone, not having the slightest clue of where I was headed. Was I scared or anxious? It seemed I was somehow lost in b...
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Fantasy
(Fic)
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The Hunt for Bheanoira: Jude's Journey
by Dacia M Arnold
On a quest to redeem centuries of family shame, Jude reaches the last leg of his quest to defeat the monster Bheanoira.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Jude lowered the map to study the horizon. A warm breeze blew his black sweat dampened hair into his face. From the top of the hill he saw a small town in the distance, given away by the specks of light burning bright against the dimming eastern sky. Beyond the town...
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Literary Fiction
(Fic)
Buy!
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The Brightest Firefly: A Collection of Short Works
by Dacia M Arnold
In these pages you will find poetry and plays, fiction and nonfiction. Enjoy the journey.
Available for purchase on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC9G2PG
Buy a copy!
Dear Reader
Dear Reader, When I started writing in 2015, I knew I would see my story through to the end. December 6, 2017, my thirty-third birthday, I signed my first ever full length project to a small...
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History
(Non-Fic)
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Special Counter Intelligence in WW2 Europe
by Keith Ellison
The development of specialized Counter Espionage units to work with the Allied forces in Europe, and the various Allied intelligence organisations which were involved. Available as an ebook, cost $10, ... More
The development of specialized Counter Espionage units to work with the Allied forces in Europe, and the various Allied intelligence organisations which were involved. Available as an ebook, cost $10, through BAM! Publishing. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
SPECIAL COUNTER INTELLIGENCE By Keith Ellison © 2015 PREFACE I began my research into Special Counter Intelligence Units over 25 years ago, and was fortunate enough at that time to be able to correspond with several former X-2/OSS officers who ...
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Crime
(Fic)
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The Midnight Call
by Jode Millman
Could you ever suspect that your mentor was a cold-blooded killer?
Attorney Jessie Martin couldn’t– at least not until she answers the midnight call.
Late one August night, her mentor/conf ... More
Could you ever suspect that your mentor was a cold-blooded killer?
Attorney Jessie Martin couldn’t– at least not until she answers the midnight call.
Late one August night, her mentor/confidante and popular high school teacher Terrence Butterfield calls, admits he’s killed someone and pleads for Jessie’s help. Out of loyalty, she rushes to his aid, unaware that she’s risking her love, her career, her life and that of her unborn child.
To prove her innocence, Jessie must untangle the web of betrayals and the shocking truths behind the homicide. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Chapter One “I think I killed someone,” the man’s voice whispered across the phone lines. “Terrence,” Jessie Martin’s voice croaked, husky with sleep. She’d know her mentor’s voice anywher...
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Fantasy
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The Dragon War
by V.R. Rosewood
For thousands of years, the Order of the Four Winds has kept balance in the world, using their powers over the weather and other natural forces only when their patron goddess commands them. But, when ... More
For thousands of years, the Order of the Four Winds has kept balance in the world, using their powers over the weather and other natural forces only when their patron goddess commands them. But, when their goddess falls silent as an ancient dragon, Mons, plots to destroy the world, Seida is forced to make a choice: does she remain passive as the Titan wreaks havoc on the lands she swore to protect, or take matters into her own hands? With her three apprentices in tow, Seida forsakes the Order to find a way to amass an army to stop Mons before his fire consumes the world. "Sounds interesting!
On the Hunt
The sun was still below the horizon as Seida planted herself on the log by the campfire. With a stiff groan, she stretched side to side and blew into her hands a few times to warm her cold fingers. She stirred the ashes with a stick, piling up the coals in the cente...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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The Jivanmutka: Liberation From A Painful Life
by B. L. Peterson
You can live a life free of pain and misery.
Here are the mental techniques you need to overcome the limitations of your limited mind.
By operating as a SPIRITUAL BEING {SP} you can overcome any pro ... More
You can live a life free of pain and misery.
Here are the mental techniques you need to overcome the limitations of your limited mind.
By operating as a SPIRITUAL BEING {SP} you can overcome any problems you may have in life and never be bothered by them again. Read this book and find out why. "Sounds interesting!
INTRO
THE JIVANMUKTA Liberation of the Mind and Body From Chronic Pain Dedication: To all Human Beings who seek pain relief through self-knowledge. &n...
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Spirituality
(Non-Fic)
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"Good Morning, God Loves You!": Inspiration Quotes From The Holy Bible
by B. L. Peterson
Have a hard time getting MOTIVATED in the morning?
Well, there are over 50 Inspiration Quotes from the Holy Bible guaranteed to "JUMP START" your day and remind you that GOD LOVES YOU ALWAY ... More
Have a hard time getting MOTIVATED in the morning?
Well, there are over 50 Inspiration Quotes from the Holy Bible guaranteed to "JUMP START" your day and remind you that GOD LOVES YOU ALWAYS! "Sounds interesting!
Intro
“Good Morning, I Love You!” Inspiration Quotes From The Holy Bible by B. L. Peterson Copyrighted @ 2019 by FutureNow P...
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Horror
(Fic)
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TALES FROM HELL Volume I: 19 Psychological Horror Stories
by Bert LaVey
After reading these new, different kind of psychological horror stories, YOU WON'T TURN OUT THE LIGHTS!
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Grandmama
"My Grandmama died. They want me to kiss my dead Grandmama. I am nine years old. No fooking way!" What nine-year-old kid wants to go to a funeral? Even it if was Grandmama's wake. I had comic BOOKS to read, movies to see, TV shows to wat...
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Adventure
(Fic)
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Whiskey Nightmare
by Davin Rae
26-year-old Zoe discovers a shot of whiskey changes her persona. She uses it to her advantage, transforming herself into her alter. However, she soon discovers she's not controlling her transform ... More
26-year-old Zoe discovers a shot of whiskey changes her persona. She uses it to her advantage, transforming herself into her alter. However, she soon discovers she's not controlling her transformation, and she's at the mercy of an ever powerful group. Members are using her to fulfill their greed, controlling her thoughts and her moves. Will she succumb to the powerful or fight her way out? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
I slowly awoke to a ray of sunlight gleaming through the window piercing my eyelids. I turned over, sheets a mess, trying to shun the light as best I could. My hip hurt, I thought for a moment. After I was settled I noticed it was still light, the sun still beating ...
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Historical Fiction
(Fic)
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Called to Account (formerly The Poor Law Inspector)
by Frank Parker
From the author of Strongbow's Wife and A Purgatory of Misery comes another searing account of a terrible period in Irish history.
When a government official exposes the unpalatable truth abou ... More
From the author of Strongbow's Wife and A Purgatory of Misery comes another searing account of a terrible period in Irish history.
When a government official exposes the unpalatable truth about the famine in mid-nineteenth century West Clare he is called to account by the men he accuses.
Abandoned by his masters, he has only his strength of character and the love of his wife and daughter to sustain him as he fights famine and disease in a land teeming with destitute men, women and children. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Introduction
I like to imagine Arthur Kennedy and Crofton Vandeleur each about to embark on his journey to Cork for the assizes at which the charge of slander was to be heard. Each looks in a mirror – shaving, perhaps, or combing a beard; adjusting the tilt of a hat or the...
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Verse Novel
(Fic)
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Story's To Remember: Chapter 1
by Anthony Poindexter
A young man finding himself after he loses everyone he's ever loved. He goes from living in a bottle to making something out of himself and finally falling in Love.
"Sounds interesting!
A stitch In Time
Chapter 1
A STITCH IN TIMECHAPTER 1 When you can stand and look at the rolling hills and deep flush valleys of North Carolina, I believe deep down in my heart you have reached a piece of heaven and in my opinion, there is no place more bea...
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Adventure
(Fic)
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Shadows Retreat: Sequel to Waters of Salvation
by Robert Jepson
Follow Mike as he leaves the Army and lays the foundations for a new career. He forms a strong relationship with his long lost father but this comes under strain as his father takes on a contract with ... More
Follow Mike as he leaves the Army and lays the foundations for a new career. He forms a strong relationship with his long lost father but this comes under strain as his father takes on a contract with McLeod again. Ghosts of the past still haunt him, and he holds one secret of which he cannot speak. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The summer sky filled with dark clouds and a sudden deluge of rain pounded the parade ground causing a river of water. Mike switched the windscreen wipers to maximum speed as the rain pummeled the roof of his car like someone tipping frozen peas into a pan. He recal...
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History
(Non-Fic)
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You did this to yourself: America's plight
by Marcus M. McGrew
In this particular genre we take a deep dive into America's good, bad and ugly bits. No holds barred eye opening look at where we have evolved as a United States.
"Sounds interesting!
The forgotten 13
So yesterday I took a gander at Executive Order 13603 and my brain would not shut off. The next few minutes I'd like to try and paint a picture for you all and where I think we're headed but before I do that I'd like to set the tone by posting the following:T...
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Literary Fiction
(Fic)
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Jack and Jill: Is That All There Is?
by Jen Lewis
After 25 years of separation, two former intense, but unfulfilled very young lovers get together to rekindle the flame and excitement of the good ol’ days.
"Sounds interesting!
Prologue
I Do Not Write True Stories
My name is Sara Hanson. My Aunt Jill told me this story about young love after she heard I was a struggling writer. “It’s a true story,” she said, without as much as a smirk. “You should publish it in a women’s magazine.” &l...
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Self-Help
(Non-Fic)
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Moments of mental randomness: My scrambled brain
by Marcus M. McGrew
As random thoughts enter my mind I can either dismiss them or roll with the punches so I decided to roll with them and you're more than welcome to follow me on this journey!
"Sounds interesting!
Well damn
How does one determine when is the right time to make personal adjustments to their lifestyle, leadership and servitude? This may be the very question that enters your head from time to time. To me, I believe that there are certain instances and trials that a person goes through...
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Self-Help
(Non-Fic)
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Health and Whatnot
by Marcus M. McGrew
This is my rendition of a healthy lifestyle guide as told from my own honest opinion and thoughts. Please enjoy and strap yourself in for some interesting theories and ideas.
"Sounds interesting!
You're nuts
So today a question was posed to me and below is how that went. Friend: So, Marcus, what do I need to do in order to get back in shape? Me: That’s a question that I’ve always asked myself. And after years of thinking about that very thing, I don’t think there’s a true answer …
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Autobiographical Fiction
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Boy Soldier: Warlord
by Marcus M. McGrew
Growing up he always heard stories of how great men fought to protect this country and that, one day, he would have the honor to do the same. This book twists and turns and leads you through catacombs ... More
Growing up he always heard stories of how great men fought to protect this country and that, one day, he would have the honor to do the same. This book twists and turns and leads you through catacombs of America's war within the mind of a peculiar little boy that grows to become "something else." Hold on to the edge of your seat as you sojourn through this sure to be hit seller written by the Scruffy Nerf Herder. "Sounds interesting!
Foreword
The energy that brings life to this book comes from a present day Soldier fighting America's war on terror. For many years, growing up as a small kid in Alabama, he always fantasized about becoming a warrior. Fast forward to present day and he has been numerous comb...
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Paranormal
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Bewildering Recipes: A young, supernatural bond... an accident. Right?
by Naomi Burt
Sebastian Herring is a failure, a boy living alone with his cat, dog, and tea. Maybe even an occasional trip to the beach. His family and friends all thought he was clinically insane growing up, terri ... More
Sebastian Herring is a failure, a boy living alone with his cat, dog, and tea. Maybe even an occasional trip to the beach. His family and friends all thought he was clinically insane growing up, terrified at his talk of every pair of “Wings.” So he let it go. He became what the world wanted him to be. He became normal to those around him. The night a cooking experiment goes to disaster, he finds the truth. A tipsy-acting truth that slaps him pretty quickly. A demonic truth, you could say. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Life scares me. People scare me. The things I see scare me. And it has always been that way, for as long as I can remember. Something changed for me though, eleven years ago, when I finally realized no one else could see like me. No one else can see their wings. Jus...
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Autobiographical Fiction
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Thought's Thru Time: Days of Embarassment
by Anthony Poindexter
It's about a young man who wants the world to know what he went through growing up. The abuse and everything else.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 2
Caught In-Between
“The victimization of children is nowhere forbidden; What is forbidden is to write about it.” Alice Miller Reliving the memories of my past is the hardest things I can do. Believing that is ...
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Mystery
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You Can't Blame That On Me: Some Short Stories
by Larry Thompson
These are stories that I wrote in response to things that happened in my life while I wasn't in my right mind. Some of them are lies!
Yeah, I know, that's outrageous, but, I'm an author. I make thing ... More
These are stories that I wrote in response to things that happened in my life while I wasn't in my right mind. Some of them are lies!
Yeah, I know, that's outrageous, but, I'm an author. I make things up! "Sounds interesting!
The Wolf, Sleepy And Bushy
My brother says it never happened. but I know it did. I was there. I saw it.My little brother and I have a problem with sibling rivalry. I call him my little brother. He's 15 months my junior but about three inches taller and 80 pounds heavier. He's losing hi...
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Adventure
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Waters of Salvation: A Story of Adventure, Despair, Love, and Redemption
by Robert Jepson
On a final combat mission in Afghanistan before retirement, a young girl dies in Mike’s arms. The floodgates open; memories from atrocities he has witnessed through his career.
Returning home, ... More
On a final combat mission in Afghanistan before retirement, a young girl dies in Mike’s arms. The floodgates open; memories from atrocities he has witnessed through his career.
Returning home, he receives treatment for Post Traumatic Distress Disorder.
He embarks on a soul-searching voyage where the prospect of salvation comes through a young autistic girl with whom he finds a deep empathy. As he begins to grasp the truth, he is unwittingly embroiled in the attempted theft of an ancient Scottish relic. Can he pull back from the edge of the abyss before he loses everything dear to him? "Sounds interesting!
Preface
In dark caverns of the mind lie distant memories, dark, insidious, unwanted, and almost forgotten. Hidden from consciousness, but connected to each other by a labyrinth of tunnels, they linger and fester in the twilight; harmless, so long as they are suppressed....
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Adventure
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Storm Breaking: Prequel to Waters of Salvation
by Robert Jepson
A routine deployment to Afghanistan. One death, and one double leg amputation, hit Mike and his platoon hard. Amongst increasing hostilities, he begins to wonder if he’ll ever make it home. Then ... More
A routine deployment to Afghanistan. One death, and one double leg amputation, hit Mike and his platoon hard. Amongst increasing hostilities, he begins to wonder if he’ll ever make it home. Then his wife suffers a miscarriage. With one final mission remaining, Mike’s thoughts and moods swing from highs to lows, alternating between his life in a combat zone to his family at home. A veteran of long service and battle-hardened, Mike begins to doubt himself and his circumstances. His mental anguish lays the foundations for the events in Book 2. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Mike caressed the watch on his left wrist. It occurred to him, ironically, that it had no face. It had belonged to his father, but there were no memories. Even the photos of his father, which his mother kept, spurred no hint of recollection. He had left home long be...
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Fantasy
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Origo
by Vanessa Von Mollendorf
Finding your place in a world which has ceased to exist. Forces conspire to eliminate humans from the earth. The Elementals and the Semnothei are left behind and Fayne has to stop the world from implo ... More
Finding your place in a world which has ceased to exist. Forces conspire to eliminate humans from the earth. The Elementals and the Semnothei are left behind and Fayne has to stop the world from imploding. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Seeds of Destruction
28 Nion, four months before the Devouring... “Kentigem, you know as well as I do that this was foretold. The knowledge remains sacred and it is not for us to interfere or wonder why. It is a necessary evil.” The stern voice of Elder Perger filled the underground cavern ...
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Literary Fiction
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Love via SMS
by Amara Blackstone
The chemistry between them is undeniable, but can they keep their relationship a secret? A chance meeting piques William’s interest in a much younger female colleague, Eva. Years later, they m ... More
The chemistry between them is undeniable, but can they keep their relationship a secret? A chance meeting piques William’s interest in a much younger female colleague, Eva. Years later, they meet again: William’s eyes meet hers and now she knows there is more between them, but she’s always known. Distance, age, and secrets keep them apart, yet they find their way back together, only to be torn apart yet again. Is this soul connection enough to sustain a lasting relationship? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Anticipation
Eva’s phone buzzed in her gray Michael Kor’s handbag as it slid down the TSA conveyor belt at the International Airport. She heard it continue to buzz, vibrating a siren song, that more text messages were incoming. That sound spread an indescri...
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Paranormal
(Fic)
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Hunger: A Short Story
by Megan Baughman
Elizabeth is fighting to keep her humanity, but she doesn't know how much longer she can deny her new nature.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Elizabeth
The touch of his hand burned her skin. She retreated as deep into the corner of the room as she could, weeping softly. “I won’t hurt you,” he said gently as he extended his hand toward her. He had said and done this same thing every nig...
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Science Fiction
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The Cull: The Draconian Legacy Book 1
by Robert Jepson
Near to the great pyramids, a team of geologists unearth a strange artifact. Far from being inert, they inadvertently activate it. Soon, the object spawns a rapidly growing plant which carries a letha ... More
Near to the great pyramids, a team of geologists unearth a strange artifact. Far from being inert, they inadvertently activate it. Soon, the object spawns a rapidly growing plant which carries a lethal virus. As it spreads and the death toll increases, the world economy verges on collapse.
Jed Stone, an unorthodox, highly creative and adaptable scientist, is called to assist in the fight against what is deemed to be an alien weapon of mass destruction. Standing in his way are The Brotherhood, a ancient group whose blood-line and allegiance are tied to a renegade race of aliens. "Sounds interesting!
Prologue
4012 B.C The plains of Giza, Egypt The Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, as they became known in later times, glowed in the yellowing light of the setting sun as the desert air cool. The polished white limes...
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Horror
(Fic)
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The Ice Remembers: A Paranormal, Pschological Thrilller
by Robert Jepson
In a remote lighthouse in the Barents Sea, a new crew take over for the winter. Some consider the building to be jinxed after a checkered history of tragedy. A strange series of events beset the two ... More
In a remote lighthouse in the Barents Sea, a new crew take over for the winter. Some consider the building to be jinxed after a checkered history of tragedy. A strange series of events beset the two men and each becomes distrustful of the other. But who is responsible? Is one, or both of them, going mad; or is something, or someone else involved? The psychological tension builds as the plot evolves towards a bizarre conclusion. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Murmansk, Russia. 1933 Ivan fingered the crucifix which hung around his neck, then grasped it in a clenched fist as he squinted through the windscreen. His vision of the runway was obscured by a sudden snowstorm, but it was too late now to abort.
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Speculative Fiction
(Fic)
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Horror Collection: A collection of short stories
by Steve Boseley
A number of speculative, dark fiction and horror short stories
"Sounds interesting!
Jungle
“Ellie!” Bernadette Lawson shouted, spinning around. She looked at the many faces that hurried past. She had taken her eyes off her daughter for only a moment. Mrs Lawson worried that her daughter wouldn’t know what to do. She was a bright gir...
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Young Adult
(Fic)
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Plastic Roads: Chapter One
by Katherine Higgins
A young rebel leader.
Daughter of a political oligarch.
In 3010, almost one thousand years in the future, Capucine Heron is trying to end a war. But how do you end a war when both sides want to keep ... More
A young rebel leader.
Daughter of a political oligarch.
In 3010, almost one thousand years in the future, Capucine Heron is trying to end a war. But how do you end a war when both sides want to keep fighting? "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Sometimes, people aren’t who they claim to be. Some people decide that, maybe, it’s okay to lie. That it’s okay to pretend to be something you’re not. Others say that “honesty is the best policy”. I agree with both. As long as you...
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Fantasy
(Fic)
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The Boy Who Could Be A Hero: The Ancient Magic Book Series, Vol 3
by Evelyn Frederick Moll
The boy who could be a hero...Josh Sparkins...discovers a portal in time. Lured through the portal by a beautiful voice, he finds himself with people who will be sailing with Christopher Columbus. Th ... More
The boy who could be a hero...Josh Sparkins...discovers a portal in time. Lured through the portal by a beautiful voice, he finds himself with people who will be sailing with Christopher Columbus. These people need a hero to help them escape from pirates, and sail a mean, unforgiving sea. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Josh Sparkins stretched as he sat on the edge of his bed. Getting back into a morning routine on the first day of his sophomore year proved harder than he thought it would be.&nb...
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Romance
(Fic)
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Her Lover's Face
by Patricia Elliott
Laryssa Mitchell is one of the lucky ones. The death of her abusive husband finally allows her to live again on her own terms, making her own choices. Her first official decision, take back what was l ... More
Laryssa Mitchell is one of the lucky ones. The death of her abusive husband finally allows her to live again on her own terms, making her own choices. Her first official decision, take back what was lost - her independence and her old job. But she soon finds herself in a living nightmare when she meets her new boss. If her husband is rotting in hell, then who is the man standing in front of her with a dead man's face?
Cover Artist: Jessica Greeley
Publisher: Black Velvet Seductions
Available on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords.
http://viewbook.at/HerLoversFace "Sounds interesting!
Prologue
Freedom. The word played in her head like sweet music on the radio. She stared at his coffin as the pallbearers lowered it into the waiting grave. It landed on the ground with a dull thud. She cringed, unable to take her eyes off the wooden casket. Expecting, at any moment, for her husba...
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Science Fiction
(Fic)
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The Secret Time Warp
by Marian Wood
People have gone missing and the police do not know what's happening..
I walk to the end of the field and time changes, suddenly I am looking at Woolworths..a young girl reaches out her hand to ... More
People have gone missing and the police do not know what's happening..
I walk to the end of the field and time changes, suddenly I am looking at Woolworths..a young girl reaches out her hand to me, her face is familiar "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The dark clouds covered the blue of the sky and the fields layout in front of me. As I walked the atmosphere around me became eerier. I was alone and started to feel that someone was watching me. I could'nt see anyone; the trees were swaying, and I pulled my coat ar...
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Thriller
(Fic)
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The Non Dead Wife
by Roberta Huckle
What if the things that you thought were true really weren't.
What if someone you thought was dead really was alive.
What if that someone was here right now.
What if they wanted to take away e ... More
What if the things that you thought were true really weren't.
What if someone you thought was dead really was alive.
What if that someone was here right now.
What if they wanted to take away everything that you loved.
What would you do... "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Funny how things can change so suddenly isn't it. The people you thought that you knew, the friend's that you thought you had, it can all change overnight, without warning. The things you believed were true, well maybe they just aren't true after all.<...
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Literary Fiction
(Fic)
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Rejections: We all get'em
by Gloria Elle Gabrie
Within this area, I'll share some rejected submissions of short stories. Although I have one novel under my belt, I write short stories here and there to keep my writing flawing and dabble in oth ... More
Within this area, I'll share some rejected submissions of short stories. Although I have one novel under my belt, I write short stories here and there to keep my writing flawing and dabble in other areas. "Sounds interesting!
Home
A First Line rejection
As she trudged down the alley, Cenessa saw a small crack along side a stone in the wall, with a slight golden light breaking up the darkness of the late hour. Never had she noticed it before on her daily trips through the alley, on her way to and from her bread shop...
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Philosophical
(Fic)
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The Battle Is Coming Home
by Gloria Elle Gabrie
A brief verse written about patriotism and current conditions. Off from my typical writing, it simply reflects a time lost in thought and my pen hit the paper.
"Sounds interesting!
The Battle Is Coming Home
The battle is coming home. It is an inevitable conclusion.The ideas of few, against a world in number, is bound to create chaos. And once spoken or acted upon, has a shadow that will eventually follow you home. To a home where the rules of conduct are scribed...
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Philosophical
(Fic)
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Live For Me
by Gloria Elle Gabrie
Short story/Story idea about struggles of a DNR order.
"Sounds interesting!
Live For Me
*** “Negative.” “Copy. Negative pulse and respirations,” the static female voice on the radio confirms. “Continuing CPR.” The scene should have been chaotic, but it wasn’t. The only adrenaline pumping was that of the first respondi...
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Young Adult
(Fic)
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MY NAME IS ROSE
by Alexa Kingaard
Rose is unsettled, curious, and bored. Life in a hippie commune is her parents’ dream come true, not hers. She doesn't share their passion for living off the land, nor does she enjoy the is ... More
Rose is unsettled, curious, and bored. Life in a hippie commune is her parents’ dream come true, not hers. She doesn't share their passion for living off the land, nor does she enjoy the isolation that is thrust upon her. When she convinces them to send her to public school in the nearby town, a new world opens up to her.
As she pursues her education, Rose chooses a different path, leaving her parents heartbroken at her insistence they are hiding something from her. She's convinced her father isn't the man her mother married. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 I recognized all of them. Aging hippies assembled to pay their last respects. Some held toddlers in their arms, their grandchildren who never experienced the communal lifestyle they had afforded their own children. Friends my age, whiske...
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Autobiographical Fiction
(Fic)
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Flygirl
by R. D. Kardon
Let pilot Tris Miles lift you up, and fly you to new heights in this inspiring story of love, ambition, overcoming obstacles, and the true meaning of success.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
TRIS LOST ALL visibility as the airplane pierced a thick slab of fog. She slid her focus from the miasma outside the cockpit window to the flight instruments in front of her. They were her eyesight now. She trusted them. They told the truth....
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Speculative Fiction
(Fic)
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Zipacna's Legacy ~ Jade
by Cindy Davis
An eight-year-old boy awakens Jade's shocking asset: her seer and healer’s ability. Good thing because she's just inherited a school for advanced spiritualism.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
“Older and wiser voices can help you find the right path,if you are only willing to listen.” ~ Jimmy Buffett One Jade French stepped from the cab transfixed by the tangled mass of vines that nearly obliterated the ho...
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Fantasy
(Fic)
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origin shorts: elemental guard short story
by Katrena Turner
part of the origin story for one of the main characters in Elemental Guard: Verlyn.
"Sounds interesting!
Verlyn
She peers out the window, onto the perfectly groomed yard. Watching her beautiful children play without a care in the world. She doesn’t let the tears run down her face, not now in this sunny fall day. She won’t let her children see her cry. She won&rsqu...
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Speculative Fiction
(Fic)
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Smoke and Gold
by Mackenzie Seidel
When Eridein Kaspers is invited to be a potential suitor to the prince of the Golden Throne, the reigning power in post-nuclear California, it is the opportunity of a lifetime--to assassinate him. Now ... More
When Eridein Kaspers is invited to be a potential suitor to the prince of the Golden Throne, the reigning power in post-nuclear California, it is the opportunity of a lifetime--to assassinate him. Now entwined in the dark plots of the court, Eridein is caught between new alliances and duty to her cause. "Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Storm warning sirens wail around me as I run through Arling’s central market. The wind whips the sand up into my face and it cuts into my skin as I plow forward through the crowds pushing to get inside, away from the storm. I glance back for just a moment, adj...
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Fantasy
(Fic)
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Progenies of the Great Apocalypse
by Justin Thoby
The world is freezing. Once idyllic Elistar is cast into war and endless winter. Old kings and new are forced to put the bloodfeuds of the past behind them for the survival of all.
And high above, ... More
The world is freezing. Once idyllic Elistar is cast into war and endless winter. Old kings and new are forced to put the bloodfeuds of the past behind them for the survival of all.
And high above, an evil beyond time stirs. "Sounds interesting!
Prologue: Sleeping Stars
The road was composed of ribbons of starlight. It rose up away from the world into the vast emptiness beyond, ancient as the distant suns that cast it, winding out of sight in every direction through the darkness. The horse raced across the plane of the star system, sure of its direction,...
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Fantasy
(Fic)
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A Crack in the Mirror (first draft)
by Sibille Rose
A young man fights to save magic from extinction in a world that is quickly developing new technologies that renders magic useless.
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
His heart pounded away in his chest as his feet thumped against the leaf-covered ground. The forest was silent except for the nighttime sounds of the creatures who lived here. Silent except for his panting breath and pounding feet and the crunching leaves beneath hi...
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Fan Fiction
(Fic)
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Two Harts are Better than One: The Rest of the Story
by Elizabeth M. Bradshaw
Hart to Hart season 5 opener is a fan favorite. What happens after the proposal to bring the fans back to the pilot?
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
Married. Jennifer’s head was spinning with the amazing turn of events. She had been headed from London to New York, trying to figure out what on earth had made Jonathan Hart turn on her so fast, when she was once more detained by a detective. And now she was r...
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Self-Help
(Non-Fic)
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How I lost a Thousand Pounds: Eating my way to better health
by Rick and Cindy Palmacci
Let’s face it folks, dieting has become a national pastime, just like baseball
Sound familiar? Finally I found success. I lost over one hundred pounds
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
The Jouney
* 1 *The JourneyI think it’s important to let you know my history, so you can identify with the sixty years worth of struggles. As I did when reading diet books, I compared the author’s journey with my own. I can’t say how often they were similar. Maybe you will be nodding your ...
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Crime
(Fic)
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Mama needs new shoes
by Shirley Holder Platt
Car theft
"Sounds interesting!
Chapter 1
He sat low in his restored, midnight blue Buick, flicking the ashes of his cigarette out the window. From behind, all you could see was his closely shaved and greased head, which was very round. It looked like a glossy, new, bowling ball wearing expensive sunglasses...
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