A chapbook from Nathaniel S. Rounds."If the world were a forgotten lunatic asylum, with electro-shock rooms that doubled as greasy diners, on the edge of the universe without much hope except for the ringmaster of the last circus… then Nathaniel S. Rounds would be the historian… this man may even be the ringmaster."--Phillip Vermaas, Misfits’ MiscellanyThis is my story. I'm not Merlin. But it seems that something is. Am I insane? Did it really show me a great 'Science' that would save the world? Or was it all a mad chase that would serve only to destroy my life? But I did see so many things. Everything I saw. Goddesses. Holy Grails. A giant sword of power rising from a huge stone. An incredible Being of Light. I was told to go to all of the great places. So I went where I was told... By something I could see only in dreams... And waking visions... Or that I could talk to by using a bent piece of copper rod only. Am I crazy? Have I gone insane? But when I went where I was told amazing things did happen. Even earthquakes happened sometimes. And now? Now the great revolutions are happening. Exactly like I was told they would. And all because of this 'Science' that something that is Merlin showed me. Hear my story. Views: 278
With tongue pressed firmly in cheek and a gentle but penetrating eye for human foibles, Patrick F. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing in his hilarious collection They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?Gathered here for the reader's edification are such treasures as the true but little known story of the discovery of the efficacy of live bait by Genghis Khan's chef, an examination of the precarious and perhaps fanatical expertise required for ice fishing, and a consideration of the circumstances that can cause a deer to ride a bicycle. Among additional topics explored are The Crouch Hop and Other Useful Outdoor Steps, The Sensuous Angler, and Psychic Powers for Outdoorsmen. Included, too, is The Hunter's Dictionary, an invaluable lexicon that helps the novice sportsman understand such arcane terminology as "Ooooooeee-ah-ah-ah! (If there's one... Views: 277
Another comic adventure for the trio of lovable mice starts when Rolo meets a wounded homing pigeon.“Homing Mouse” is a comedy in a similar vain to Ratatouille - if you are a parent please read through before giving to a child.For an introduction to the characters in this story it is suggested you read "Mice Movie", the first story in the series, and "Mouse on a Motorcycle".Another comic adventure for the trio of lovable mice starts when Rolo meets a wounded homing pigeon.“Homing Mouse” is a comedy in a similar vain to Ratatouille - if you are a parent please read through before giving to a child.The author would like to thank Louise (bristolwritersgroup.com/members-2/louise-g) for editing "Homing Mouse" and Conore (facebook.com/conore.art) for the cover page artwork.For an introduction to the characters in this story it is suggested you read "Mice Movie", the first story in the series, and "Mouse on a Motorcycle".This story was inspired by a lost homing pigeon that sat outside my flat for a couple of days. The synopsis was written on 28/07/12 and the story was published on 10/09/12. Views: 277
It starts with a series of unexplained events. Earth tremors across the globe. Women being driven insane by their scrambled senses. Governments and scientists are bewildered and silent. The world needs Torchwood, but there's not much of Torchwood left. Captain Jack Harkness has tracked the problem to its source: a village in Peru, where he's uncovered evidence of alien involvement. In Cardiff, Gwen Cooper has discovered something alien and somehow connected to Jack. If the world is to be restored, she has to warn him - but she's quickly becoming a victim of the madness, too... Views: 277
a teenage boy has nightmares and illusions after he meets a girl. a test of will and strength he must find out why he is lost to the demons.A short story warning the reader to listen for the sound of heavy rain as it means that aliens of long ago are about to pass judgement on our species. Views: 277
It's the dead of night.A man wakes up on a speeding train only to find his carriage empty. As his commute home continues, he grows suspicious of the apparent nothingness outside his window. After his gut tells him something's not quite right, he wonders if his carriage is the only one void of life and embarks on a personal journey through a bleak and desolate train.Where will the ride end?There's a fine line between love and hate...~*~Meet Eleanor Fyer, a 16 year old girl. Rich. Snobby. And failing her classes. Now meet Samuel Rose, a 16-year-old boy. Fourth-smartest student in the school, a nerd with a capital N. Thrown together in a completely disastrous start, Eleanor knows for sure that their relationship is bound to become chaotic. Having Samuel Rose as her personal tutor is definitely a mistake.Throw in an obsessive friend, a quirky transfer student, finding assistance in the least likely people, and some awkward situations, who knows how it will end? As new bonds are created, secrets shared, and barriers taken down, maybe their relationship can blossom into something more. Views: 277
An explosion steals the lives of seventy-one people. There should be no survivors, but Iris revives the one man who values revenge above all else. Will she regret her decision, or is there still something to be learned from a broken man?Iris is a short prequel to the urban fantasy series Devil Have Mercy.The DEVIL HAVE MERCY SeriesIrisHypocriteDeath EaterHereticHeathen (Spring 2013) Views: 277
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy. Views: 277
5,000-word humorous mini story which takes place immediately after the events of the novel, "The Vampire Shrink." Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Apparently, some vampires are easier to counsel than others.Amaris Scott witnesses a murder and now her life is in danger. Jinx Thomlinson is notoriously ruthless, and even behind bars waiting for the trial he still has an extensive reach. Amaris' testimony is critical to keeping him locked up for life, and Jinx isn't willing to go easily. He wouldn't hesitate to have her murdered just like all the others before her.She's put in witness protection by the FBI, but when the murderer makes a call to her temporary place emotions run high. She's quickly removed as her handler struggles to find a more suitable location to hide her. With six more months until the trial, they have to find a way to keep her safe or they can forget about locking Jinx up any longer. He never makes the same mistake twice, and leaving Amaris alive was definitely a mistake. She is right to believe he plans to kill her before she can take the witness stand, but there is something neither of them prepared to face. Noah Constance. Agent Noah Constance, he is the fixer who the FBI calls in on special assignments when the risks are great...and Amaris' teenage crush. Under the circumstances it doesn't seem safe for them to pick up where they left off, but can they really resist what drew them together to begin with? Views: 277
In the year 2020, M-Corp, a huge cooperation has bailed out the UK; but for the price of M-Corp having complete control. As society gets chewed up by the rich, and the government takes a back-seat, a modern day Robin Hood emerges, taking things into his own hands. But can one act change the course of the future? Or will the wicked wheels of corruption crush anything that comes in its way.When seventeen year old Patience Gillespie arrives at her uncle’s house for one of her regular visits, she finds blood everywhere, and evidence that he has been kidnapped. She stumbles across a letter detailing that the world of fantasy and magic is in fact real, and that he had been expecting this to happen. He also leaves a magical ring which he says will protect her. Patience enlists the help of an elemental called Grim, Mercy – a sword fighting clairvoyant who has the ability to alter people’s memories and explore their mind, and Mortus, a zombie necromancer who can spirit walk among the dead and use shadow magic. Together they must uncover a plot that has been set in place ever since an ancient war which shaped the world we live in today. There are dangers, laughs, and a hell of a lot of style. Views: 277
