A selection of short stories from an alternative perspective. Funny, Political and Serious. Something to suit everyone.This is part two, in part one Lacey met a boy and the little girl her parents knew changed, she was asked to move out because of an early unexpected pregnancy. Lacey was determined to prove to her parents things would still work out for her in life, but it is not as easy as she thought it would be. Views: 509
The Uninvited presents...Blood Beasta novella by Mark MacKenzieYou are a powerful beast that has awoke from an ancient slumber and now you are very, very hungry..... for human flesh!A product of the horrors of the First World War, "Pumpkin and the Pocket Watch" follows a dog through the ruins of an unknown European City under invasion. Severely malnourished, scarred and infected, Pumpkin does what she can to stay clear of the shadows, artillery barrages, and any form of, regardless of nationality, Humankind - for all humans are monsters of war and chaos. And yet, there is a spec of light within the infinite space of darkness that is Our species. Views: 509
Dave Richards lives on a tropical island, makes obscene amounts of money, and has gorgeous girlfriends, all thanks to the emails he regularly receives from himself three days in the future. But a new message warning that Washington D.C. will be destroyed by an atomic bomb tumbles him into turmoil as he and three beautiful women race to stop the unknown perpetrators.Dave Richards lives on a tropical island, makes obscene amounts of money, and has gorgeous girlfriends, all thanks to the emails he regularly receives from himself three days in the future. But a new message warning that Washington D.C. will be destroyed by an atomic bomb tumbles him into turmoil as he races to stop the unknown perpetrators. Finding the shadowy bomber is impossible enough, but his investigation puts him squarely in the crosshairs of ta cyber mobster who learns of the emails. Even more dangerous, he must convince the three women he needs to stop the bomber to forbear killing him themselves long enough to save the Capitol. Views: 509
Three short stories about love:1. aNgel2. GENIE3. Paper Cranes"aNgel": What are you willing to give up just to be with the person you love? Would you chuck your job as an angel and become mere mortal"GENIE": Love is a powerful feeling that makes us work miracles, but sometimes it also makes us blind to reason. Dr. Johnson lost his wife and he's desperate to get her back. How far will he go in his quest? And will he get what he really wanted? "Paper Cranes": The first kiss is always a memorable experience. But what if it happens while you're in someone else's body? Views: 509
Forty Scrubs is an intelligent and intense true to life short novel which delves into the world of sixteen year old Keisha Morgan. Keisha is suffering from an obsessive thought disorder. We follow her through the trials and tribulations of her journey to self-discovery while she stumbles upon numerous familial discoveries.Forty Scrubs is an intelligent and intense true to life short novel which delves into the world of sixteen year old Keisha Morgan. Keisha suffers from obsessive thought patterns, a disorder that controls her life. We follow her through the trials and tribulations of her journey to self-discovery while she stumbles upon numerous familial discoveries. Keisha is a caring yet complex girl who undertakes the challenging pursuit of learning where she has come from, where she is going and most importantly, who she is. Can she overcome the obstacles that impede on her disorder and reach her goals to happiness and self-acceptance? Views: 509
The stakes of the game in the small-town bar are higher than Carly and her friends realize when a mysterious biker puts his quarter on their pool table.~~~This 1100-word paranormal tale is a 'short-short' story from the "Monsters in the Machines" collection by Roh Morgon. An excerpt from her novel "Watcher: Book I of The Chosen" is included.Nannies, Inc. – “A once in a lifetime opportunity to join the leading company in providing excellent care for children all over the world. Established in 1839, Nannies, Inc. has provided qualified child carers for over a million families, from the UK to Japan. If you have a passion for children and believe you can add a spoonful of sugar to their lives, come to our Open Day on the 21st of December.”Miss Elizabeth Watson always thought she could make a difference … now she's about to find out just how right she is.Nannies, Inc. is a short, fantasy story of approx. 6000 words, with a touch of quirky and very light steampunk.Silly and sweet, it will warm your heart and take you on a quiet journey down the road of possibilities.(Written in British English.) Views: 509
This novel opens on the first day of Hannah's senior year, but the story really starts on the last day of her junior year. That's when Hannah not only gets dumped by her boyfriend, Ryan, but she also finds out her best friend, Ava, is going to be gone for the entire summer. But Ava's boyfriend, Noah, is definitely around--and such a good guy that he snags Hannah a job at the diner where he works. Hannah and Noah move from coworkers, to friends....and one night, to something more.
Now it's back to school, where Hannah will see Ryan, Ava, and Noah all in one place. Over the course of the day secrets and betrayals are revealed, and alliances are broken and reformed. In the end, Hannah will learn a lot about love, friendship...and herself. Views: 509
Cackling Carol must be the only witch in the world who hates cats! So she decides to get a dog instead. Together with her faithful and very clever Broom, she visits a dogs' home and finds Big Roddy, the biggest and shaggiest dog you could imagine. All Cackling Carol's witchy friends fall about laughing when they see him. But just who is it that saves them all from the wicked Wizard Egbert?Cackling Carol must be the only witch in the world who hates cats! But she really wants a pet to keep her company and so she decides to get a dog instead. Together with her faithful and very clever Broom, she visits a dogs' home. She's after a nice small dog that will fit on on Broom with her. But who does she come out with? Big Roddy, the biggest, bounciest and shaggiest dog you could imagine. All Cackling Carol's witchy friends fall about laughing when they meet him. But just who is it that saves them all from the wicked Wizard Egbert and his despicable spells? Not the cats, that's for sure! Views: 509
A varied and spirited collection of work by the Mi'kmaq writers of Atlantic Canada, this volume brings together young and old and includes short stories, autobiography, poetry and personal essays. Valuable as a landmark of an ancient culture, The Mi'kmaq Anthology also delivers to a wide audience the wealth of creative talent within the Mi'kmaq community. Although many voices here are new to the reading public, this volume radiates with deep spirituality, social awareness, intellectual energy and a passionate concern for preserving the Mi'kmaq way of life.Authors include Don Julien, Lindsay Marshall, Murdena Marshall, Mary Louise Martin, Elsie Charles Basque, Shirley Kiju Kawi, Noel Knockwood, Helen Sylliboy, Marie Batiste, Theresa Meuse, Isabelle Knockwood, Katherine Sorbey, Daniel N. Paul, Sunset Rose Morris, Harold Gloade and Rita Joe. Views: 509
'I am Grimalkin, and I have already chosen those I will kill . . .'
Grimalkin has made it her lifetime ambition to destroy the Fiend, avenging the brutal murder of her son.
Having grudgingly joined forces with the Spook and his apprentice, Tom, and assisted them in the binding of the Fiend, she is now on the run. And her mission is deadly.
She has to help them bind the Fiend's spirit for ever no matter who - or what - comes after it . . .
This latest chilling instalment in the Wardstone Chronicles follows Grimalkin, the terrifying witch assassin, feared wherever she is known.
The series that inspired the forthcoming movie The Seventh Son, starring *Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore.* Views: 508
The penultimate volume of the mighty Riftwar Cycle
War rages in Midkemia but behind the chaos there is disquieting evidence of dark forces at work.
Jim Dasher's usually infallible intelligence network has been cleverly dismantled; nowhere is safe. He feels that the world is coming apart at the seams and is helpless to protect his nation.
Quiet palace coups are underway in Roldem and Rillanon; and King Gregory of the Isles has yet to produce an heir. In each kingdom a single petty noble has risen from obscurity to threaten the throne.
Lord Hal of Crydee and his great friend Ty Hawkins, champion swordsman of the Masters' Court, are entrusted with the task of smuggling Princess Stephané and her lady-in-waiting, the lovely but mysterious Lady Gabriella, out of Roldem to a place of greater safety. But is there any safe haven to be found?
Meanwhile, Hal's younger brothers Martin and Brendan are attempting to hold the strategic city of Ylith against an onslaught of Keshian Dog Soldiers, and a mysterious force from beneath the sea. The Kingdom might lose Crydee and recover; but if Ylith falls, all is lost.
An unknown player appears to be orchestrating these conflicts. Can Pug and the Conclave of Shadows track down this source before Midkemia is destroyed? Views: 508
The story follows the young brothers, Gabriel and Paul Reed, and their journey that makes them legends. The two travel the world to ban rebels together and lead them to take down the super power destroying humanity, The Army of the Apocalylpse. Follow them in their fight for freedom.Hope, anger, fear, insanity, despair, and desolation are several aspects of the atmosphere that shroud the conquered populace of the war torn wasteland called Earth.An army of evil, known as The Army of Apocalypse, overran and overpowered the established governments of the world during its time of peace. They do as they please, and crush those who oppose. Many cower at the sight and allusion of this wretched army, but not for the Reed brothers—they act as the shining light of hope in this dark era. Paul and Gabriel Reed are a pair of loving brothers who stand side-by-side in a fight against the world’s demons—as well as their own. The legendary pair journey around the globe taking out The Army’s leaders, sabotaging bases of operations, and gathering loyal followers that leads to the creation of the ultimate resistance—The Sons of Liberty Views: 508
The world has been devastated by a chemical war; humanity survives only in isolated pockets of civilisation. With a poisonous atmosphere closing in on one such pocket the community must decide what to do. The problem is that there is nowhere else on Earth they can go.Their destination must be somewhere that is not on the planet and they think they've found it.Maybe, just maybe, they have.After a global chemical war most of humanity has perished. Those who remain exist in isolated communities, not knowing if any other such communities survive. But the situation is getting worse: in one community its leaders know that if they don't leave they'll all be dead in a few years.There is a planet eleven light years away that might support life. If they can build a ship to get there, and if it is sufficiently Earth-like, and if there isn't a hostile civilisation living there already, they might just have a chance of a future.The decision is made to go. But the consequences of that decision are so much more dramatic than any of the travellers could ever have dreamt.This is the first novel in the author's 'First Contact' science fiction series. All are very different but have that common theme; man's first contact with alien life. Views: 508
