In exactly one hour, eighteen minutes, and thirty-five seconds, Mina Mooney will be dipping her pink Nellie timbs into the infamous frosh pit. . . Hoping Del Rio Bay High will live up to her greatest expectations, Mina has big plans for infiltrating the school's social glitterati. After all, she's been mad popular for as long as she can remember--and she isn't about to go from Middle School Royalty to High School Ambiguity. But Del Rio Bay is a big school, so it'll take some plotting to avoid getting lost in the crowd. Good thing she isn't afraid of a little hard work and that her playground peeps--Lizzie, Michael, and JZ--have got her back. But it isn't long before Mina's big plans for securing her social status take a back seat to some drama that was so not expected. Lizzie's scored an invite from the beautiful people that Mina can only dream about, and not only is Michael tripping about being back in school, but now he's beefing with JZ. Worst of all,... Views: 656
An odd coming of age story with a girl's bus trip to Ottawa leading to a meeting with an icon; and death.A story from the second collection of 17 stories in My Other Shorts & Formal Tales. The Sunday country market stalls are livened up by the gate crashing of an out-of-towner. The aged old lady, a Polish migrant and surviving veteran of WW2, wants to set up her own stall to sell a wide range of Polish memorabilia, bric-a-brac, home cooking and home made sweets. She immediately charms the other regular stall holders with her wonderful cooking, skills and many stories. She has other skills, unrevealed. Views: 656
Its a SecretThe Perfect Match – then the chemistry all goes wrong.Safe from infection behind the walls of the Oasis, and about to be married to the brilliantly inventive Dorian, Angeic knows nothing of the Outside.Then Dorian goes and spoils it all by cloning his perfect twin from his own DNA.A twin that has a conscience, that cares and sympathises with the plight of the Outsiders – and daily grows uglier, as he suffers all the damage an increasingly wild Dorian inflicts on himself.Even so, Angeic is drawn to him, just as she’s gradually drawn into helping free the people exiled to the Outside.But Dorian has the perfect solution to his problem – a clone of Angeic, who’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants. Views: 656
It is 1863, but not the one it should be. Time has veered wildly off course, and now the first moves are being made that will lead to a devastating world war and the fall of the British Empire. Caught in a tangled web of cause, effect, and inevitability, little does Burton realize that the stakes are far higher than even he suspects. A final confrontation comes in the mist-shrouded Mountains of the Moon, in war- torn Africa of 1914, and in Green Park, London, where, in the year 1840, Burton must face the man responsible for altering time: Spring Heeled Jack!
Burton and Swinburne's third adventure is filled with eccentric steam-driven technology, grotesque characters, and bizarre events, completing the three-volume story arc begun in The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack and The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man. Views: 655
The Nearly Girl takes place between the events of The Doomsday Code and The Eternal War. It explores what happens when Liam decides to use his knowledge of the future to save a stranger from her destiny . . . Views: 655
A short story with a surprise ending. What happens after Neelia; cavewoman, lesbian, and killer, is finally brought to justice and utters "I'll be back" - What happens next takes place in your lifetime. Who is Neelia? Spell her name backwards and find out.The story of Neelia; cavewoman, lesbian, and serial killer. Follow her tragic life as she takes on all targets, falls in love, and is finally captured and brought to justice by her peers. What was the meaning of her final promise, "I'll Be Back" - Here is a super short story with a twist ending. Who is Neelia? Spell her name backwards and find out. Views: 655
For many families, the question of which winter holiday to celebrate is known as the December dilemma. Here is a new twist on that old problem.For many families, the question of which winter holiday to celebrate is known as the December dilemma. Harry Marsh is confused to find for the first time in his life that this problem now confronts him. The holiday everyone else is this winter is Hanuka, not Christmas. Views: 655
Connor Matthews was born with powers that human beings can only dream of, and he could care less. All he wants is to be with his wife, who yearns for a quiet life, and his son, who wants nothing more than to train his dad for the superhero he will one day become. And that day has just arrived.Connor Matthews was born with powers that human beings can only dream of, and he could care less. All he wants is to be with his wife, who yearns for a quiet life, and his son, who wants nothing more than to train his dad for the superhero he will one day become. And that day has arrived. When a villain comes to his doorstep, demanding his allegiance, he must embrace the powers he has been given, and ultimately become the Champion of the world. Views: 655
A complete adventure story, not just a teaser. This is a kid-safe story—there is no profanity.You might even enjoy it as a grown-up. In fact, the book lend itself well to parents who want to read to their children.There are many examples of light conflicts and resolutions that a parent can use to address a child's fears and/or teach values.This is an introduction to my upcoming book entitled “Reginald P. Lizard Saves The World.”This is a complete adventure story, not just a teaser. It has several charming characters such as Reginald P. Lizard, Lady Horse, Ellington Owl, a talking melon, and many more. These friends get into very light, non-threatening, short, and fun adventures.This is a kid-safe story—there is no profanity. The book lend itself well to parents who want to read to their children. It is hoped that you enjoy it even as a grown-up. There are many examples of light conflicts and resolutions that a parent can use to address a child's fears and/or teach values.An Audio Book version can be downloaded the author's website. Views: 655
Three different short stories, all with a wizard theme.Wilfred the Wizard and the Big Exam - The day of Wilfred’s wizard exam has arrived but will Wanda spoil it?The Olde Shoe Shoppe - A shoe shop that never seems to sell any shoes? There must be a reason...Peta and her Missing Parents - Is it all her uncle’s fault? And what about her friend Marcie?Three different short stories, all with a wizard theme.Wilfred the Wizard and the Big Exam The day of Wilfred’s wizard exam has arrived but he is so nervous he pours milk on his toast, puts butter in his tea and then tea in his jam! But what about Wanda and her Witchy Warehouse? Will she spoil the day?The Olde Shoe Shoppe A shoe shop that never seems to sell any shoes? There must be a reason...when people try on the shoes, they find they don't fit. No matter what size they try. No matter how many sizes too big they try; the shoes are always the wrong size! But this is only half the reason... Peta and her Missing ParentsPeta's parents went on holiday but didn't come back! Did their plane really crash land on a very tiny desert island, somewhere in the middle of nowhere? Is it all her uncle’s fault? And what about her friend Marcie? Views: 655
(Beginnings Book Two)As a bull shifter, Ryan has no idea what it is to be human. When he's purchased and brought to the home of Caleb O'Connell, he's determined to show the young man who's boss. However, Caleb won't cooperate, and instead of fearing Ryan, Caleb takes a liking to the new bull he soon dubs Whirlwind.Caleb adores the feisty Whirlwind, convinced the bovine will be the best bucking bull in the Professional Bull Riding Circuit. Then one night his entire life changes when he learns Whirlwind's secret—the secret of shapeshifters.Ryan and Caleb become the best of friends, and Caleb attempts to teach Ryan, as best he can, how to be a human. Their time together leads to deeper feelings... and eventually they decide to give a relationship a chance. Unfortunately, Ryan is kidnapped, and Caleb has to call in the Agency—an organization that protects shifters—or their new life together will end before it ever starts.Second Edition... Views: 654
Praise for Elizabeth Hand: "Fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful."—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl "A sinful pleasure."—Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love No one is innocent, no one unexamined in award-winner Elizabeth Hand's new collection. From the summer isles to the mysterious people next door all the way to the odd guy one cubicle over, Hand teases apart the dark strangenesses of everyday life to show us the impossibilities, broken dreams, and improbable dreams that surely can never come true. Elizabeth Hand's novels include Shirley Jackson Award–winner Generation Loss, Mortal Love, and Available Dark. Views: 654
