If you could have an injection that would make you age much slower and live much longer, would you do it? Would you have everybody do it? Are you sure? Read this story, and you may be surprised at the potential consequences!A legion of demons and imps overrun the city of Trebridge. But Gillen, leader of the four gargoyle guardians, has more problems than the invading demons. One of his squad plots to usurp his command. With St. Edmund's church--the sanctuary that guards the only known portal from the demon world into city-- scheduled for destruction to make way for high-rise condos, Gillen must decide whom to fight. The demons or his rival.Dare he ask the angel commanders for reinforcements and prove his incompetence? A short story set in the world of Andor and the inspiration for the book, There Be Demons, to be published by The Grumpy Dragon in 2014. If you enjoy this free story, please review it. Even a couple of sentences will do. Thanx. Views: 672
Kate Ashford is a beautiful photojournalist thrown into the world of photographing celebrities. She has a bad track record of crazy ex-girlfriends, hates being associated with the paparazzi, and has a serious crush on Hollywood movie star, Angela Moore. Angela Moore is a mega-celebrity living a huge lie. She is terrified her fans and family will discover she is a lesbian, but yearns for love and companionship. Kate and Angela’s worlds collide, creating scandal and exposing enemies.Standing Naked in Public is steamy, hot lesbian fiction at its best. You won’t be able to put this book down! Views: 672
Chloe "Donny" Donavon is a Firefighter/Paramedic who discovers an attraction to, Caitlin "Caity", a dispatcher. She has known Caity for a few years but never thought of her as anything other than a friend and fellow member of the fire department. Their relationship goes against everything Donny has believed about keeping romantic entanglements away from the workplace, especially since she works with and supervises Caity's younger sister, Pauli.Kristi, who is Donny's mentor, supervisor, and friend at the station is behind Donny's sudden promotion--but that promotion could change her own career as well. Kristy is dealing with things from her past that she can no longer repress. How will that affect her relationships with her protégé and crew? What happens when the strongest of the strong finds out that she can't remain an island forever? Lights and Sirens shows a crew of well meaning men and women who come together to battle fire, fight illness, injury, and death for others. Can they hold it together for one of their own? This will be the second edition. First published by L-Book June 2011. Views: 672
The universe is dying, slowly each star is petering out until everything goes dark. The last civilisation has entrusted it's future to one ship searching for a planet that can still support life. Elim is the sole remaining pilot and is running out of resources to bring his people back to existence until a glimmer of hope appears in the distance.The macho barbarian Typhan-Knee was hit by a gender-swap spell. Tiffany's search for answers have brought her, the princess Peonie, and the baby dragon Denver, to the World's Edge. While taking a moment to relax Peonie has a theory of Tiffany's past before the white spell was cast... Exiern: November 2013 collects 8 color pages, including a two-page splash, posted during November 2013. Contains Mature Themes.Written byThomas KnappIllustrated byShipeng LeeEdited byScott T. HickenCreated byDrowemos Views: 672
Among the 5 finalists in the Faulkner Society Novel Competition. The Escape of Bobby Ray Hammer is a second generation Grapes of Wrath novel. Bobby is just entering his senior year in high school and eager to graduate and go on to college to get out of his rural farming community; however, he must resolve family problems that originated, he believes, with his brother's death.Among the 5 finalists in the Faulkner Society Novel Competition. The Escape of Bobby Ray Hammer is a second generation "Grapes of Wrath" novel in that Bobby's parents migrated to California during the 1930s, the "Dust Bowl" days. Bobby is just entering his senior year in high school and eager to graduate and go on to college to get out of his rural farming community; however, he realizes that he must resolve family problems that originated, he believes, with the death of his older brother before he can fulfill his dream. Little does he realize the trail of misery he will cause as he uncovers the family secrets that led to his brother's death. Views: 671
Acerbus hates his job. While he is content to watch and study the mortal races, the other gods constantly look for reasons to destroy their newly-created world. When they finally find an excuse, they command Acerbus to become the Smiter, destroyer of all creation.Acerbus decides that there is only one way to ensure his own failure and save the world: by becoming an Evil Overlord.Acerbus hates his job. While he is content to watch and study the mortal races, the other gods constantly look for reasons to destroy their newly-created world. When they finally find an excuse, they command Acerbus to become the Smiter, destroyer of all creation.Armed with nothing but spite and goblins, Acerbus decides that there is only one way to ensure his own failure and save the world: by becoming an Evil Overlord.“Smite Me, Oh Dark One” is a comedic fantasy short story.Cover by John Comegno Views: 671
A mysterious presence stalks the hallways of the Sky-King's palace, stealing dreams and condemning the king's dancers to a living death. The task of unraveling this mystery falls to young Aesva, the last living bearer of the Gift. But she is young; inexperienced; and the woman most able to assist her has already died.About 5000 words.A mysterious presence stalks the hallways of the Sky-King's palace, stealing dreams and condemning the king's dancers to a living death. The task of unraveling this mystery falls to young Aesva, the last living bearer of the Gift. But she is young; inexperienced; and the woman most able to assist her has already died.About 5000 words. Also available as part of the collection "The Breath of Heaven and Other Stories". Views: 671
What if Henry James wrote erotic stories? The result might very well be The Company He Keeps: Victorian Gentlemen's Erotica, even if he'd never admit it.Set in the sexually repressed and therefore sexually rampant Victorian era, a riotously erotic collection including stories such as "A Remarkably Well Made Man," in which a young man at a dance is pressured by his father to take up with a young woman but it is her dance partner who is pursued and ultimately won; "Magnificent Surrender," in which a young Englishman fails to prevent his lover's marriage but regains his man; "The Westbrook Club," in which a young lawyer's employer proposes him for membership in an exclusive sex club; and "The Late Manner," in which a respected fiction writer hires a young man to type as he dictates and becomes sexually involved with him to such an extent that it leads the writer into pornography. Views: 671
Jackson never thought buying a yacht could be so dangerous.Jackson never thought buying a yacht could be so dangerous. A deadly attack at sea leaves Jackson wet and bewildered, fighting for his life. Views: 671
What do you do when your best friend starts dating the absolute worst guy on the planet? Well, sometimes you just have to take matters into your hands...and find a way to make him go away, without ruining your chances of getting into a good college or going to jail.Is love a feeling or a decision? Niall Reaner chooses Deidre Whitmire as his wife and the future queen of Aisling, but it could be the biggest mistake of his life considering he is in love with another. Is he willing to destroying two marriages and a lifelong friendship in order to be with this woman from his past, or will true contentment only be found in choosing to love his wife?At Love’s Beginning is a short story portraying a glimpse of life before Securing Aisling, book 1 in The Kingdom’s of Kearnley series. Views: 671
The Church's teaching on Hell has been generally neglected by theologians, with the notable exception of Fr. von Balthasar. However, what he has said has stirred controversy both in Europe and in the United States. Here he responds in a clear and concise way, grounding his reflections clearly in Scripture. Revelation gives us neither the assurance that all will be saved, nor the certitude that any are condemned. What it does require of us is the "hope that all men be saved" rooted in a love of Christ that reaches even into the depths of Hell. Views: 670
**Unsolvable cases
**Since former Marine Jack Morgan started Private, it has become the world's most effective investigation firm--sought out by the famous and the powerful to discreetly handle their most intimate problems. Private's investigators are the smartest, the fastest, and the most technologically advanced in the world--and they always uncover the truth.
Impossible murders
When his former lover is found murdered in Jack Morgan's bed, he is instantly the number one suspect. While Jack is under police investigation, the mob strong-arms him into recovering $30 million in stolen pharmaceuticals for them. And the beautiful manager of a luxury hotel chain persuades him to quietly investigate a string of murders at her properties.
The #1 suspect is Jack Morgan
While Jack is fighting for his life, one of his most trusted colleagues threatens to leave Private, and Jack realizes he is confronting the cleverest and most powerful enemies ever. With more action, more intrigue, and more twists than ever before, PRIVATE #1 SUSPECT is James Patterson at his unstoppable best. Views: 670
