In the distant future, mankind has developed a way to live forever by switching bodies created via stem cell research. Arlen Burns and his sister Centara dream of a way to escape their home on the Moon colony Atlantis. When they finally get a chance, however, they learn of a terrible "project" conducted by the mysterious Enigma Corporation which threatens to destroy all they hold dear.The year is 2035, and everything Arlen Burns cares about is about to be threatened. It starts when he and his sister Centara buy a ship and leave their home on the Moon colony Atlantis. After several days of overcoming the obstacles space has to offer, Arlen and Centara learn of a consipiracy perpetrated by Arlen's former employer, Enigma Corporation. The fearsome head of Enigma, Eric Sibelius, is a man who makes his living manufacturing and planting false memories into the heads of unsuspecting citizens. When Arlen and Centara's mother disappears, the quest to save their colony becomes personal. Views: 613
What if our actions are not circumstantial? What if fate doesn’t rule our decisions? What if we fool ourselves by forging our lives to fit in well? So, are we willing then to break the social foundation, and to flip the path we choose initially? In an evening a man goes beyond the limits to recover what was the most precious to him.What if our actions are not circumstantial? What if fate doesn’t rule our decisions? What if we fool ourselves by forging our lives to fit in well? So, are we willing then to break the social foundation and to flip the path we choose initially? In an evening a man goes beyond the limits to recover what was the most precious to him.This is a short story about a man and wife that question the outcome of their lives. Views: 612
Luke loves May. May loves him just as much. They date for a year and he finally asks her to marry him, but he leaves that night. He's been gone for two years without so much as goodbye-and when May thinks of giving up on her love, she learns of why he left and why he's been silent. People make mistakes, even the people that we love, at times forgiveness is the only way out.Costa Eustakihos is rich, powerful, and fiercely protective of his younger brother. When he mistakes Tallia Maitland for a gold digging tart, he knows it is his duty to run her off before she can sink her claws into his brother. Unfortunately, the ruthless tycoon only realizes his mistake when it is too late. Will the beautiful Tallia forgive him for his appalling behavior, and what will her kindness and innocence do to the jaded millionaire, when he discovers the truth? Views: 612
What happens when Greg's romantic evening is ruined by the ghosts of an old house? In this short and funny tale, find out how Greg takes action against the long lost souls that call his recently inherited estate, home.A ship burns, sinking into the dark sea. There is only one survivor—a child hunted for the power of her song. Hidden away on an isolated island, Lilette buries her power deep, convinced it caused the deaths of those she loves.But she can’t run from who she is. And when her secret is revealed, the only thing that can save her is her song. It’s time to rise up and become what she was always meant to be: the most powerful witch ever born. Views: 612
In Have Stakes, Will Travel, readers get a chance to go deeper into the thrilling world of skinwalker and vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock.
In “WeSa,” the Beast who lives inside Jane watches as her hunting grounds become prey.
In “Haints,” Jane and her best friend, witch Molly Trueblood, are hired to investigate mysterious paranormal phenomena—and the evil they find brings a new meaning to the words "haunted house".
“Signatures of the Dead” tells the story of the vampire massacre that made Jane Yellowrock a household name.
And in “Cajun with Fangs,” Jane makes a new friend who turns out to have old enemies, and finds herself drawn into a vicious blood feud, fueled by dark magic and ancient grudges. Views: 612
When Rod and Marge Applewhite decide to expand their horizons by joining the Mahjong Club at the community centre, nothing can prepare them, or their new acquaintances, for the avalanche of social disgraces which follow!When Rod and Marge Applewhite decide to expand their horizons by joining the Mahjong Club at the community centre, nothing can prepare them, or their new acquaintances, for the avalanche of social disgraces which follow!This fourth short story from Brian Parker looks at what can happen when a young woman with healthy cleavage and a low cut dress sits opposite a man who can't keep his focus on the job at hand! Views: 612
What happens when you leave the life you know for an unknown adventure? What's going to happen? Is everything going to be as fun as you might think?A Tale of Community and Corruption.2140 CEFor a Century the world has been ignorant of the life that dwells beyond Stone Hill Garrison.A community has thrived in the intervening years since The Great Pathogen, ever conscious they may one day be found by the slowly deteriorating old-world.Unknown to them, the Ministry of Defence suspects that not only is there life beyond the border, but a community able to manipulate and disperse the virus that wiped out a quarter of the world’s population a century before.The villagers carry out their lives while a countdown hangs over them, swiftly ticking to conclude in a violent and harrowing confrontation on the shores of Mortehoe. Views: 612
The world watched as the bud of the Arab Spring was buried under the cold darkness of the Libyan Winter. Views: 612
A compilation of three stories about the circumstances that carve our destinies. The forces that act beyond human comprehension- some working in our favor while others against us.Did you wonder what happened to the little girl that Derek saved at the beginning of Wasteland Rules: Kill or Be Killed? Now she is all grown up and kicking butt thanks to his timely intervention. She now resides in the remains of Vegas and fights to stop the flow of illegal slaves into the Strip. This story takes place approximately six years after the original book but also explores how she became the woman she is today.Approximately 17,000 words in length. No DRM.If you like this story you can get full length books on Amazon to experience more of the World After. Book 1, Wasteland Rules: Kill or Be Killed, is available and Book 2, Wasteland Rules: Born to Fight is also now available. Views: 612
Maria Santos, who just bought the Breakfast Nook, knows nothing about cross-contamination, pest control, immersion gauges or reduced-oxygen packaging. The new health inspector is every restaurant owner’s worse nightmare, but Maria needn’t worry. She’s got an ace up her culinary sleeve.Tunnels confine us, and confinements are traps. A person can find their vision narrowing on to the immediate, as though daily life becomes a distraction from a world that is becoming ever more harrowing. Inspired in part by "The Scream". 250 words. Views: 612
Shannon Atwater battles feelings of inequality in her marriage when her husband tells her she’ll have to be the primary caregiver for baby number four. Faced with the choice of whether or not to terminate one of their twins in order to have a healthy pregnancy, Lisbeth Marquez and her partner clash over why they’re creating a family in the first place and Lisbeth fears her parents will never accept she’s married to a woman. Abandoned by her boyfriend, Renee Blackwell faces the difficult road of single parenthood. Party girl Erika Lind worries her lifestyle has affected her unborn baby. She joins AA and finds herself torn between her handsome sponsor and her ex-boyfriend who re-enters her life. Over the months the four women become a family, sharing yoga poses and each other’s strength in order to rebuild and reassess their relationships. Views: 611
After an ion storm two of the officers of the DVD are beamed onto the DVD as their mirror images. Now the captain and crew must find how to remedy the situation.After an ion storm two of the officers of the DVD are beamed onto the DVD as their mirror images. Now the captain and crew must find how to remedy the situation. Also two people from another world join the crew and a situation develops when a General is rescued from a pirate ship and he has information about the past of these two people. Views: 611
A romance writer decides to take some time to seclude herself in a cabin, so she can finish up her latest masterpiece. But when a publisher dressed as Santa Claus ends up arriving during a snowstorm, she experiences something that she has only experienced through the characters in her novels. Views: 611
Grace is a vampire protector sworn to protect the Vampire Council and their leader, Lucas. Alex is Lucas' 17 year old human grandson and Grace's latest assignment. The Acelades, sworn enemies of the Council want to kidnap Alex to gain power. As Grace protects Alex their relationship blurs and Grace begins to wonder if she can keep Alex safe from the Acelades and from eachother."The prophecy states that a time will come when a child is born of two vampires but is not a vampire. This child will grow and age with the sun. At this time another child will be born of vampires with powers beyond compare. If these two should meet and their souls be found to be the other's half, the will form a union unlike the world has ever seen. This union will cause the death and destruction of the human world and allow one family to rule all vampires and humans alike."Almost 200 years ago at 18 years of age, Grace Kennedy was changed into a vampire. Since this time, she has become part of an elite group of vampires known as the protectors, who serve the Vampire Council. As a protector she is sworn to guard the Sempres and fight the Acelades. So when Grace is approached by Lucas Sempre, the head of the Vampire Council, for a special assignment she accepts no questions asked.Alex is the 17 year old grandson of Lucas and although born of two vampires, he is human. His birth has led the Acelades to beleive that an ancient prophecy will be fulfilled. They seek to Kidnap Alex to be a mate for Scarlet the granddaughter of Benedict, the head of the Acelades family. To make matters worse, Alex has no idea that his family is a powerful vampire clan. Grace's assignment is to keep Alex safe and unaware of his true identity until he reaches the age of 18. As Grace protects Alex, their relationship blurs. Grace begins to wonder if she can keep Alex safe from the Acelades and if they can be kept safe from each other? Views: 611
