Halloween is coming and that means The Peeper Keeper is active again. Set in Lexington, Kentucky, the supernatural is at work and it’s driving a man to his breaking point. This fast-paced thriller pulls you in and features an ending that will have you checking to make sure your doors and windows are locked. Read at your own risk.Halloween is coming and that means The Peeper Keeper is active again. Set in Lexington, Kentucky, the supernatural is at work and it’s driving a man to his breaking point. Crimes from the past are resurfacing and this time regular Joe, John Roberts, may not be able to escape with his life. This fast-paced thriller pulls you in and features an ending that will have you checking to make sure your doors and windows are locked. Read at your own risk. Views: 540
Fatherhood: Does Kenneth have what it takes? And what is "it," anyway? The story of a modern American dad.What does it mean to be a man and a dad in America today? Climb up in the treehouse for a look. Views: 540
Classic fairy tale about Prince Peter, who journeys to find the firebird, which keeps stealing the golden apples from the kings orchard. Non-illustrated version.A retelling of the classic Russian folk tale about the prince who must complete three challenges in order to bring the firebird back to the king. He has help along the way in the form of a white wolf. Even if he finds the firebird, will he be able to bring ot home? Views: 540
The undisputed masterpiece of Gabriel de Lautrec (1867-1938), The Vengeance of the Oval Portrait, which borrows its title from Edgar Allan Poe, is a collection of 28 stories at the crossroads of horror, fantasy and science fiction. Its singular inspiration owes as much to the author's predilection for dark humor, Grand Guignol and the mixing of genres, as it does to the influence of alcohol and hashish, which he used regularly. De Lautrec was a disciple of Alphonse Allais and the winner of the 1920 Humorists' Award. While he hid behind a smiling mask, his troubled personality is on display in this series of mysterious and thrilling tales. Reviewers have compared them variedly to Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, H. G. Wells and Maurice Renard. Views: 539
Three different stories which find a young girl called Amy facing her fear of storms, thinking she is going to see a ghost and having a complete week of disasters.AMY PLEBThis book features three stories all based around the life of a girl called Amy Pleb.The Big StormAmy Pleb is to anyone who knows her a normal 9 year old girl who lives in Cogan on the Fogan with her parents Calamity and Arthur. But Amy has an unnatural fear of storms. She has harboured this fear for as long as she can remember. She recalls it all starting when her father Arthur told her the story of the big storm he endured when he was a small boy. This had generated an interest in Amy which had turned into an obsession and then complete fear.A few days before Amy’s birthday, although she doesn’t know it her worst fears are about to come true. The weatherman forecasts the worst storm ever is heading their way. Amy becomes distraught and retreats to her bedroom with her beloved cat Tilly in tow. But the skies don’t darken and the rain doesn’t start as predicted so Amy begins to relax believing the weatherman must have got it wrong.But then out of nowhere a massive clap of thunder echoes around the village, the skies light up with lightning and the rain pours down. Amy thinks this is the end for her and her family.The Tall TowerAmy Pleb is going to stay with her Uncle Lawless in Fogan for a week. Near where her Uncle lives on the outskirts of Fogan is the Tall Tower, on a large hill surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs, the only access is up a series of some one hundred steps. Amy asks her Uncle if he will take her up there but he tells her no and that she is forbidden to go up there because it’s haunted.Amy meets up with her friend Katie Bench who lives next door to her Uncle. Amy and Katie talk about many things but then start to talk about the Tall Tower. They decide to go for a walk and end up at the foot of the Tower. They notice a fence and a no trespassers sign and Amy is ready to turn round and go back but Katie jumps the fence and begins to climb the steps. Amy follows as she is worried for her friend. Once inside the Tower they see a huge door which is open. Katie being quite headstrong continues up into the Tower with a reluctant Amy behind her. Once inside they hear noises and become quite frightened and then a ghostly figure appears.Amy is unable to tell her Uncle what has happened in the Tower as she knows she has betrayed his wishes. But before long events take a turn and she has to admit to him what she has done to save her friend. The Week of DisastersAs every child knows sometimes in life things don’t go according to plan, it’s just one disaster after another. But for Amy she really does have a bad week. It starts with a bad day at school, an awful grade, a telling off from the head teacher and a smelly class mate. She has a bad hair day, a spot that she cannot get rid of and has a fall out with her best friend over a boy. She tries to read a book but has interruption after interruption. Her parents threaten to ground her for good if she does not tidy her room. She meets up with a flatulent ferret, loses her new kitten and to top it all her dad falls off a ladder. Views: 539
Have you ever heard of a Mixie? How about a Grog? There are many special and curious creatures just waiting to be discovered! Come join Eric and his dog, Golden Bear as they explore magical places full of adventure and delight!This is the story of a six-year-old boy named Eric. Eric lived in Canada with his mother and father, two big sisters, a baby brother and his Nana. Eric loves his big and happy family very much. When Eric's family makes a sudden move to a new home far away in Hawaii, he finds himself in some very unusual situations. Eric and his faithful dog take many magical and interesting journeys, filled with action and intrigue to capture your child's imagination.The unusual pair are on a top secret mission to find Eric's missing teddy bear - the teddy bear his Nana gave him before they moved away. His Nana didn’t move to Hawaii with the rest of the family, and Eric missed her very much. Now he must find his lost bear.Eric and his golden Labrador Retriever, Golden Bear, make some very unusual friends and unique discoveries on their travels to find Eric's lost toy. Interesting creatures of all shapes and sizes await Eric in this children's series. This is a series geared to spark your child's creativity as they learn a new life-lesson with each venture.Stories you can read to your child without fear of monsters to frighten them... only magic to delight them. In this series, our promise to you, the caregiver, is simple; you can be confident that these books will never contain anything other than good, pure fun for your youngster. With each lesson, we are simply reinforcing the positive moral values that you are already teaching your child as they embark on their own journey through life.So cuddle up in a cosy chair with your child, and together you can plunge into a new odyssey of pure excitement! Views: 539
Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since very young, they've always shared everything, including the darkest parts of their lives. Elena's beginning to realise her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever.A short story prequel to The Witching Pen Novellas. (This story takes place ten years before the events of The Witching Pen Novellas.) Fifteen-year-old Elena hides her magical abilities from everyone, except her best friend, Karl. Inseparable since they were very young, they've always shared everything together, including the darkest parts of their lives. Elena's beginning to realise that her feelings for Karl are growing into something more. But her mother's about to drop a bombshell on her – one that will change the course of her life, and heart, forever. PUBLISHER'S NOTES: This UK-based story is suitable for YA readers, but it should be noted that The Witching Pen Novellas series is aimed at adult readers. For fans of the series, this story includes two parts of Elena's past that were made reference to in The Witching Pen: 1) The moment that Karl turns up on Elena's doorstep having been beaten and 'jumped on' by his father and 2) "The Sex Talk" between Elena and her mother.Book length: short story (over 5500 words) Views: 539
You run London's Cultural Olympiad and 3 weeks before the Games, the Olympic Torch has failed to ignite the country. Can you London really excited about the Games? Recalling 7/7 – the suicide bombings that followed London’s selection as host city – was when Londoners last came together as one, nothing can stop you trying to recreate that feeling. If only you could stop yourself...You are Director of the Cultural Olympiad. Three weeks before the opening ceremony and you are panicking: the Olympic Torch has failed to ignite the country, and London 2012 is shaping up to be a Mega-Non-Event. Surely you can do something to make London really excited about the Games? On a night out on the town with your long-lost friend, you recall that 7/7 – the suicide bombings that followed London’s selection as host city – was the last time Londoners came together as one. With the Olympic clock ticking towards Games Time, nothing can stop you trying to recreate that feeling of togetherness. If only you had been able to stop yourself…… Games Makers: A London Satire chronicles the attempt to bomb London back to the Blitz spirit Andrew Calcutt is the original ‘hackademic’ (journalist turned academic). He has written a dozen non-fiction books. Games Makers is his first novel. Views: 539
When the life you wanted has crumbled beneath your fingers, there’s nothing left to do but pick up the pieces and soldier on. You’ve done this before. But what happens when you no longer feel like yourself anymore? When fires spontaneously start-up around you, when you hear growling coming from underneath your bed, and you no longer recognize your face in the mirror. What happens then? Ghost-hunter Perry Palomino doesn’t have much time to find out. Now, the evil she used to hunt is a lot closer to home. It’s inside of her, taking over her life bit-by-terrifying bit, and there’s only one person who can help her. If part of her doesn’t kill him first. Views: 539
In this humorous love story from the author of "Two-Way Street", an unlikely romance is the best sort of surprise—but the wrong secret can ruin everything. Kelsey’s not going to let one mistake ruin her life. Sure, she got kicked out of prep school and all her old friends are shutting her out. But Kelsey’s focused on her future, and she’s determined to get back on track at Concordia High.
Isaac’s been kicked out of more schools than he can count. Since his father’s a state senator, Isaac’s life is under constant scrutiny—but Concordia High’s his last stop before boarding school, so Isaac’s hoping to fly under the radar and try to stay put for a change.
When Kelsey and Isaac meet, it’s anything but love at first sight. She thinks he’s an entitled brat, and he thinks she’s a stuck-up snob. So it surprises them both when they start to fall for each other. Kelsey’s happy for the first time in months, and Isaac’s never felt this way about anyone before. But nothing’s ever completely perfect. Everyone has secrets, and Isaac and Kelsey are no exceptions. These two may have fallen hard, but there’s one thing that can ruin it all: the truth. Views: 539
This book details a prediction of the future Naruto story all the way until the end. Unlike any other prediction found on the web, this book will provide a very strong prediction with some real backbone. The author expects the Naruto manga to end within next 3 years.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: 539
