David has a flat tire 10 miles from his sister’s home and lab in the desert. It’s dark, cold, and David soon has a Close Encounter of the Third kind that has romantic possibilities. Truly a long, long, long, distance relationship.Part of my "Snack Readings"; novelettes that can be read in an hour or so. Watch for more!David, a medical Doctor, leaves from a weekend visit at his sister and her husband’s home, also their global warming research center, in the desert, twenty-five miles from the nearest highway. While driving the down twenty-five mile, sand-packed road to the highway, he has a flat tire 10 miles from his sister’s home. It’s dark, cold, and David soon has a Close Encounter of the Third kind that has intergalactic romance possibilities; truly a long, long, long, range romance.Part of my "Snack Readings"; novelettes that can be read in an hour or so. Watch for more! Views: 799
Daisi Malone lives in the Presidio Building in Newtown, Sydney, Australia. She shares the building with a variety of strange people,including the Vampire across the hall, and a murmuring lift.This is the second story in The Vampire Across the Hall series.Night of the Assassin is the prequel to King of Swords, and charts the early days of "El Rey," the super-assassin whose specialty is impossible to execute contract killings on behalf of his savage narco-trafficking cartel clients. Night of the Assassin is an intense, no-flinching, gritty epic that will jar, disturb and thrill even the most jaded suspense/thriller readers. It's a shocking journey into the making of a monster that uses the ongoing drug cartel violence in Mexico as its backdrop. Views: 798
Follow Ziggy Two Step, courier extraordinaire, as he delivers urgent packages throughout Riverton. A short story of 32 pages which I hope will amuse you. Reading time should be about 45 minutes or so. Reviews here on Smashwords are welcome - Thanks.Who would ever have imagined that being a bicycle courier could be so exciting, dangerous and demanding? Ziggy Two Step is oblivious to most of what is happening around him even though he is often the cause of it. Follow Ziggy Two Step, courier extraordinaire, as he delivers urgent packages throughout Riverton.(NOTE: There may be a problem with the Oct 31/2012 revision ... for a more readable version, pick the version before that one. Sorry for the inconvenience)Please check out my other FREE stories as well. Views: 798
SPIRITUAL DARKNESS: A devastating interplanetary war has been raging for decades. The fallen ones have instigated mankind's downfall, waging a sinister campaign leading towards a singular goal, universal domination.A WARRIOR RACE: Long the ordained guardians of peace, the Barudii, have been reduced to a scattered remnant struggling to survive.SPIRITUAL DARKNESS: A devastating interplanetary war has been raging for decades. The fallen ones have instigated mankind's downfall, waging a sinister campaign leading towards a singular goal, universal domination.A WARRIOR RACE: Long the ordained guardians of peace, the Barudii, have been reduced to a scattered remnant struggling to survive. All but wiped out by the Vorn clan, they have little hope of stopping the genocide that threatens mankind's survival.THE LAST HEIR: Tiet soone--betrayed by the brother he never knew he had--is now the only remaining heir to the Barudii throne, returning from exile to avenge his fallen people. He is the final hope for restoration, and the only one that can mediate a peace between the warring clans before its too late...before the dark forces opposing his every effort succeed in enslaving humanity. To claim victory he will do what Barudii warriors do best...fight-to the death if need be.“James Somers is one of my favorite authors. His pacing, creativity and the unique spiritual perspective he brings to his stories never disappoints.” – Jeremy Robinson, author of PULSE and INSTINCT.PRAISE FOR: THE REALM SHIFT TRILOGY"The Realm Shift's intrigue is second only to its action!" -- Wayne Thomas Batson, author, The Berinfell Prophecies and The Door Within Trilogy."The Realm Shift doesn't just draw you in, it sucks you in! The story is full of mystery, adventure, danger and inspiration. I highly recommend it!" -- Brian Tubbs, Pastor, Sligo Baptist Church."The Realm Shift is written in a grand mythic type of storytelling reminiscent of Tolkien's Lord of the Ring Trilogy. It grabs the reader from the get-go and takes you on an intense ride through its thrilling, unstoppable trajectory!" -- Rai Aren, author, The Secret Sands."The Realm Shift is spiritual warfare as you've never read it before. An awesome book!" -- Betty Dravis, author, Toonies Invade Silicon Valley and 1106 Grand Boulevard.PRAISE FOR: THE CHRONICLES OF SOONE"...an intense, action packed sci-fi story with a heart. A gripping story, not to be missed!"—Jeremy Robinson, Bestselling Author of: PULSE, INSTINCT & BENEATH“Sparks of Creative Genius: Somers' strength is plotting. No bog down scenes here. It just keeps amping. Wait until you meet the cyborg assasin Vale. He alone adds a rogue suspense mechanism worth the price of admission. The Vorn, the Barudii, the transdimensional rift--all very cool elements. A Story Worth Hearing!”—Wayne Thomas Batson, Bestselling Author of: The Door Within Trilogy, Isle of Fire & The Berinfell Prophecies“Everything an action sci-fi fan could ask for: Full of battle. From the opening scene I was captivated. Woven into the action are moral dilemmas and tragedy, coupled with a unique perspective on the battle between good and evil. An excellent read.”—Craig Alexander, Author of: The Nineveh Project & The Assassin Views: 798
Norbert the horse has a problem - his teeth are GREEN!Worried that this will ruin his chances with Delilah, the pretty pony from the next field, Norbert turns to his only friend Colin the cuckoo for help.Will Colin succeed in his daring mission to pinch a toothbrush from Norbert’s owner, Farmer Finbar?Will Norbert clean his teeth and win Delilah's heart?A fun chapter book for kids aged 4+The FIRST book in the Norbert the Horse series!Norbert the horse has a problem - his teeth are GREEN! Worried that this will ruin his chances with Delilah, the pretty pony who lives in the next field, Norbert turns to his only friend Colin the cuckoo for help.Will Colin succeed in his desperate mission to pinch a toothbrush from Norbert’s owner, Farmer Finbar?What will happen if the grumpy old farmer catches him?And will Norbert ever win the heart of his beloved Delilah?A fun chapter book for kids aged 4+ Views: 798
Eleven year old Jacob longs to be strong. He longs to be a hero, and living in service to one of Cairemia's mightiest knights you would think he'd have the chance. But alas, he is only a servant. That is, until danger strikes and he is the only one who can heed the call. His life endangered, his courage tested—he'll find out if he knows... How to Be a Hero.Eleven year old Jacob longs to be strong. He longs to be a hero, and living in service to one of Cairemia's mightiest knights you would think he'd have the chance. But alas, he is only a servant. That is, until danger strikes and he is the only one who can heed the call. His life endangered, his courage tested—he'll find out if he knows... How to Be a Hero.Set in the ancient land of Cairemia, How to Be a Hero is a short story that gives a glimpse into the exciting world of the upcoming Treasures of Darkness - Treasures of Light series as seen the through the eyes of one of book one's most beloved characters.Enter a medieval world of mystery and adventure. Views: 798
A compilation of thirteen short stories, featuring favorites like Mason Stone and the dynamic duo of Nick Jones and Corrie Albiston as well as one off shorts that date back to the earliest reaches of his writing. Now expanded with full notes and a proper table of contents.Available for the first time complete in one volume. Previously published in two volumes as Daughter of Darkness and The Dadouchos. In 480 BC, fifteen-year-old Melaina's biggest worry, she thinks, is wishing to follow Artemis and remain virgin when her mother and grandfather want her to marry and became a priestess. But when the Persians invade, the gods themselves have plans for Melaina, including carrying a divine child and divining for the Greek fleet in a battle to determine the salvation or ruin of all Greece. Views: 797
London, 1817
An anthology of two short stories of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries.
In The Gentleman's Walking Stick, Lacey untangles a web of deceit involving a respectable society man, his only clue being a missing walking stick. (This story first appeared in the Regency fiction magazine, The Reticule in 2000.)
In The Disappearance of Miss Sarah Oswald, Lacey is asked to locate a man's missing daughter, though he senses that the family will be just as happy for her to remain missing.
The Disappearance of Miss Sarah Oswald was nominated for a Derringer Award for best short mystery in the year 2000. The story first appeared in Over My Dead Body! Mystery Magazine in Summer, 2000.
The first story runs 6000 words; the second, 5000 words. While these are standalone stories, the events fall in the series timeline anytime after The Sudbury School Murders. Views: 797
Andrew Dickson, a retiring space pirate, stumbles across an old friend – one who ran off with a five million dollar prize she swiped from his crew some years back. What started out as a farewell party turns into a dangerous chase to retrieve the long-lost artifact that she pilfered from them.Frozen- Enter the future with Verick Cedar, a 16 year old boy who will be “Trick or Treating” for the first time. The world as we know it has come to the end, with the invasion of The Xecerptavode, an alien race that infused the land, drained all the fresh water, and forced the humans to live in destitute conditions. Join Verick on what could be his first and last All Hallows Eve.A Grim Tale- Over eight centuries the burden of reaping the dead has become routine for Cyrene. Tonight, the grim reaper sheds a little light into the world of the undead. As she goes about her normal collection, find out what the history books aren’t telling you.The Rabbit Hole-Trick or Treating and costume parties are for the weak hearted. At least Cam and Matt think so. Enduring a haunted house on Halloween should be a walk in the park. Perhaps they should think again. As the boys trudge deeper into The Rabbit Hole, they realize this may not be the excitement they bargained for.Come and become a part of the main attraction. You’ll never leave. Views: 797
For fans of "The X-Files," "Fringe," and "Jurassic Park" comes the "Land of Enchantment"—a thrilling new series from award-winning filmmaker and author Randy Nargi which combines action, adventure, unexplained phenomena, and cutting-edge science."Shadow of the Lizard" is the first in this new series and is distributed in four parts.For fans of "The X-Files," "Fringe," and "Jurassic Park" comes the "Land of Enchantment"—a thrilling new series from award-winning filmmaker and author Randy Nargi which combines action, adventure, unexplained phenomena, and cutting-edge science."Shadow of the Lizard" is the first in this new series and is distributed in four parts.“This is a great, fast read—the first installment in what promises to be a very cool thriller/sci-fi series. Nargi's characters are well drawn, and the setting—a desert mountain wilderness near Albuquerque, New Mexico—forms the perfect backdrop as tension builds and mayhem ensues. What's lurking in the crags and recesses of the Sandia Peak Wilderness? The military's involved, but the investigation is hush-hush. Secretive. The mystery deepens with each succeeding page, and I want to know more. Can't wait for the next installments. --Ken Bennett, author of "The Gaia Wars" series“An intriguing tale of mystery and monsters in the Land of Enchantment... I'm hooked already!” --Benjamin Radford, author of "Tracking the Chupacabra"Overview:When two teenagers go on a romantic hike in Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains, they encounter terror beyond imagination and set in motion a dangerous and unforeseeable chain of events.Episode 1 of the "Land of Enchantment" series—titled "Shadow of the Lizard"—is written in the tradition of the great pulp stories of the 1930s and 1940s. "Shadow of the Lizard" will be published in four 10,000-word installments, with one part released each week starting December 1.If you enjoy the fiction of James Rollins, Douglas Preston, Michael Crichton, Matthew Reilly, or J.A. Konrath, check out the "Land of Enchantment" series. Views: 797
Sandra Hedley was getting sick of her horrible life in New York...until a mysterious dark-skinned man showed up with his giant black Rottweiler. Phooka is the fourth story in the Bestiary TalesOne day while rummaging around in the church attic, Pastor Butch Gregory discovers evidence that something in his beloved church's past has been covered up. Unable to get it out of his mind, he begins to try and find out what happened almost forty years ago, and what he discovers opens up the floodgates of healing. The Land Begins to Heal is a reminder that there is a spiritual dynamic to addressing the injustices of the past. Views: 797
Joe Finch thinks he is leading a perfectly happy existence until the day he discovers that he isn't. After a violent seizure, he is diagnosed with a brain tumour and given five months to live. Unfortunately, with the new direction that his life has taken, five months may be far longer than he can stand. It isn't long before Joe begins to wonder; is he delusional, or is he the only one who's sane?Book Three of the Series.The adventure continues with cannot-take-a-breath action. As Amanda’s adventure takes them to strange places, they meet even stranger beings and creatures - all deathly afraid of the "new" Wielder.As the kids battle unbelievable creatures to the death, and find even stranger friends along the way, all in the hope of finding the Shards of Legend to help Amanda to survive the Necklace of Power... one begins to question the journey. Will they stay with Amanda or abandon her as she fights the spirits within the Necklace who want to possess her?Stand with Amanda and the others as they struggle against devastating injuries - and the potentially fatal injuries to little Sadie.Will Amanda and her friends survive the last battle when the Necklace refuses to help her? Take a deep breath as the story continues. Views: 796
In the weary old city of Trevell, young Daphne happily divides her time between caring for her family and crafting the finest shoes in town. But when she is summoned to sing for a panicking phoenix afraid of its fiery rebirth, Daphne is swept up in a thousand-year-old struggle for survival between immortal spirits.For fans of The Last Unicorn, Labyrinth, Legend, and other fine stories that begin with "L":In the weary old city of Trevell, young Daphne happily divides her time between caring for her family and crafting the finest shoes in town. But when she is summoned to sing for a panicking phoenix afraid of its fiery rebirth, Daphne is swept up in a thousand-year-old struggle for survival between immortal spirits. Endowed with the phoenix's powers of air and fire, as well as the creature's beautiful golden skin and ruby feathers, Daphne has only a few hours to save a dying tree, restore a crumbling city, and stop an invading army before the phoenix's fire consumes her mortal heart.Genre: fairy tale | fantasy | adventure | romance | mythology | novella Views: 796
Excerpted from the anthology NIGHTS GONE BY by #1 Kindle Suspense author Jason McIntyre.On this day, elderly Jarvis Schloss unburdens his soul to another elderly park dweller as they sit on his favorite park bench. In the tradition of Rod Serling, this eerie tale begins as the two each reflect on the primes of their lives and uncover something even darker than the sky overhead.Excerpted from the anthology NIGHTS GONE BY by #1 Kindle Suspense author Jason McIntyre, this is the story of two old souls connecting under darkening skies.On this day, as they peer into the heavens together, elderly Jarvis Schloss unburdens his soul to another elderly park dweller as they sit on his favorite park bench. In the tradition of Rod Serling, this eerie tale begins as the two each reflect on the primes of their lives and uncover something even darker than the sky overhead. DARK THAT DAY, AFTER ALL explores our relationship with others, our duty to them, and whether we can expect to trade someone else’s good fortune for our own. Views: 796
