The Future, America is a irradiated wasteland where, on its East Coast, lies Mega City - one vast, violent metropolis whose citizens live in perpetual fear. Imposing order on this urban chaos are the Judges - judge, jury and executioners rolled into one.Foremost among them is Dredd who is given a mission to road-rest a rookie Judge - the powerful psychic Cassandra Anderson.In the course of this training day, the two Judges head for a seemingly routine homicide in the notorious Peach Trees mega-block - a 200-story vertical slum run by the pitiless Ma-Ma clan.When the judges attempt to arrest one of Ma-Ma's chief henchmen, Ma-Ma shuts down the entire building and orders her clan to hunt the Judges down.The Judges are now caught in a vicious and relentless fight for survival. Views: 810
From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank comes this first book in The World of the Nightwalkers—an exciting and sensual new spin-off series in which the Bodywalkers, an ancient race of the night, battles the evil forces who prey on them.
The unexpected happens in an instant. On her way to work, secretary Docia Waverley hurtles into a crashing crossroads, and she quickly begins to suspect that things will never be the same. Then, when a tall, blond, muscular stranger intervenes on her behalf, telling her it is his duty to protect her at all cost, what is just a feeling turns to proof positive. That is, as long as Docia’s savior doesn’t turn out to be a crazed kidnapper.
When Ram finds Docia, he has no doubt that she is his queen. But as this golden warrior sweeps in to protect her, he feels something more than body heat every time they touch. He is overwhelmed by a searing connection that goes deep into the twin souls inside him. A desire rises in him that is forbidden—this woman is his queen, the mate of his king, his leader, his best friend. And yet Docia is so vulnerable and attractive that she awakens a hunger in Ram that is undeniable, a carnal craving he cannot yield to . . . not without risking the very survival of the Bodywalkers. Views: 810
Millions of years ago the mysterious Toysarians transported a non-human mammalian species from Earth to Tilith. Only Elliot knew why.A Noir-ish story set in 1950's England, Dennis and Celia have spent two years having an affair. Her wealthy husband will not grant her a divorce and is determined to make her life a misery. Dennis and Celia devise a plan to get rid of Simon for good. At first, the plan seems foolproof. But nothing is infallible, and Dennis and Celia soon learn that getting rid of Simon wasn't such a good idea after all. A dark tale with a grisly finality, The Long Drop To Eternity is a short story that noir fans will love. Views: 810
Only Ally knows the secrets that lie within the world of the Gallagher Girls.
And the biggest secret of all? In Out of Sight, Out of Time, the fifth installment in the Gallagher Girls series, Cammie “The Chameleon” Morgan has awoken in an alpine convent with one very important thing missing — her memory. So what happened to Cammie over the summer? Did her friends manage to find her before it was too late?
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A short story of friends, shoplifting, beer, and one very long night in a new town.Eddie Montez has just moved to the desert of southern California from the city. His only friend is a frequently-injured skateboarder named Beady, who forces Eddie into one uncomfortable situation after another. Arson, hitchhiking, and shoplifting all factor into a pivotal night during which Eddie must choose the person he wants to be.Previously published in "Storychord". Views: 810
Michael and Sarah, a young millionaire couple from New York, discover their dream home in rural Vermont. What they don’t know is that their house is already occupied, and the occupants don’t want to share.The mice of Darkyew Township have inhabited the house for hundreds of years, and know how to deal with these humans as they have the ones before.Karen was the love of Jack’s life… until she dumped him to take a job as a research assistant at a shady government contracted science lab in another town. He tried to put her behind him, but spiraled into a deep, years long depression. Until Karen appeared in his dreams and whispered a mysterious number. Now Jack finds himself placed on a terrorist watch list. His bank accounts are frozen and he’s pursued by relentless government agents with bizarre super powers. Broke, injured and with his life in ruins, Jack must decide how far he’s willing to go for the one that got away. Views: 809
The second volume of hair-raising tales of Madness from the pages of The Leaky Pencil. Read stories that question the unsettling borders of reality, and plumb the depths of depravity.Features new work by Amber Taitague, Richard Godwin, Jodi MacArthur, Benjamin Sobieck, Marissa Giambelluca, R.S. Bohn, S.K. Adams, Christopher Grant, Laurita Miller, and Erin Cole.The second volume of hair-raising tales of Madness from the pages of The Leaky Pencil. Read stories that question the unsettling borders of reality, and plumb the depths of depravity.In "Tap", a young girl left home alone in the house is hoping it's just the wind playing tricks. It's not."Schizo Numericus" introduces a man whose obsession with numbers threatens to crack his world wide open.The wife of a "Bookworm" gets a frightening lesson about respecting the written word.All these, and much more lie within the 9 Days of Madness. Features new work by Amber Taitague, Richard Godwin, Jodi MacArthur, Benjamin Sobieck, Marissa Giambelluca, R.S. Bohn, S.K. Adams, Laurita Miller, and Erin Cole. Views: 809
It’s 1979, and geologist Susan Engen has finally received her grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the Beardmore Glacier region of the Transantarctic Mountains for the super-concentrations of fossil fuels she is certain are there. While her work seems innocuous enough to the NSF, it is her intention to use her discovery to stop the inevitable exploitation to come.It’s 1979, and geologist Susan Engen has finally received her grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the Beardmore Glacier region of the Transantarctic Mountains for the super-concentrations of fossil fuels she is certain are there. While her work seems innocuous enough to the NSF, it is her intention to use her discovery to drive the movement to have the continent placed off limits for exploitation once and for all. And then the unthinkable happens. The fall of the Shaw of Iran, another energy crisis in America… the vulnerability of the worlds petroleum resources again comes into focus and it is determined in Washington that all possible sources of oil should be explored. When Susan Engen’s abstract surfaces, Lieutenant Richards, an Air Force scientist whose job with NASA is to explore the feasibility of mining for water on the moon, is sent to accompany her on her expedition. Though Susan has resolved to stonewall this inconvenient lieutenant and resist the new threat to the ecology, events unfold that allow her to see this man as a person and not just what he represents. Their short but torrid romance ends abruptly, the gulf between their worlds being just too far to bridge, but through this and other experiences Susan is forced to acknowledge that her goals are more self-serving than altruistic. A series of events with consequences that reach far beyond the mountains and glaciers of the southern continent force Susan to see her own ambitions for what they are, and to make the choice between self-interest in the name of serving a greater cause, and assisting an individual who truly needs it though doing so may derail her own aspirations. Views: 809
Keith Marksman is stuck between a job he doesn't like and the threat of unemployment. He's one of the last six human workers in a factory that has been systemically automated. And things aren't great at home either. Keith soon finds himself spiraling down into a rebellious rage when his wife leaves him for a sexbot.33 year-old Rachel Payne is on her way to start a life new. Divorced, childless, and penniless, Rachel has nothing to show for her life, and nothing to lose. The life she has been living never felt right to her. She went to college, got a job, got married, had a house and cars, tried to have children but couldn't. While she tried to fit the mold of a “normal” woman in society, she always felt there was something else out there, waiting for her.The 51 hour train route from Chicago to San Francisco proves to be the most dangerous trip she’s ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon exposes the passengers' deadly sins and threatens to murder them all. Armed with only an innate ability to identify the demon for what it is, Rachel endures the first of many horrors that will inevitably consume her life. Views: 809
Each year the two high mages of Wynter and Pyria come to the Neutral Lands to sign a treaty that has kept a fragile peace between the lands of ice and fire. However, climate change is destroying these two delicate societies and it's up to Asha and Shard not only to find a solution to the danger facing their people, but to come to terms with the fire and ice in their own hearts.Each year the two high mages of Wynter and Pyria come to the Neutral Lands to sign a treaty that has kept a fragile peace between the lands of ice and fire. However, climate change is destroying these two delicate societies and it's up to Asha and Shard not only to find a solution to the danger facing their people, but to come to terms with the fire and ice in their own hearts. Will these elements of love save their countries or drive a bigger wedge between them? Views: 808
The land is dying. The first victims of a devastating catastrophe struggle to understand what could cause the terrifying tragedy that seems to signal the end of everything. There is no place to run when the Earth dies. The Perishing Land is a short story (approximately 3,200 words).Fiercely independent Ashla is the healer in a village blighted by the shadow of a dark god. Exinious created Ashla’s civilization centuries ago and silently watches them from his mountain fortress. His only interaction is to choose a bride from their ranks every generation.A disease has stricken the villagers that Ashla can’t cure with her magic potions. She knows this must be the work of Exinious, and journeys to his fortress to face him.Deep down she already knows what’s going on. It’s time for Exinious to choose a new bride, and he must have his eyes on her. Unfortunately for the god, Ashla will never leave her post as healer. She fears the prospect of being the first woman to ever refuse him. Views: 808
Paige Andrews has led a life that got off track a long time ago, to the point that she doesn't know how she got there and is unsure how to get out. In the meantime, once a week, she allows herself a fantasy and writes a letter to her fake husband who is away on business.She mails them to a fake address and doesn't give them another thought, until she receives a response.From the author of the Topper McMullen Series:The Trinity MurdersSun, Surf, SuicideThis is the first short story in a planned collection of 8-12 short stories centering around the Dead Letter Office.Paige Andrews has led a life that got off track a long time ago, to the point that she doesn't know how she got there and is unsure how to get out. In the meantime, once a week, she allows herself a fantasy and writes a letter to her fake husband who is away on business.She mails them to a fake address and doesn't give them another thought, until she receives a response. A tale of loss, understanding and redemption, Hope on a Paige is a 6500 word short story that will catch you by surprise. Views: 808
A group of short stories suitable for all ages.Taking the test: A short story about the worries and struggles one goes through before, during and after a test.Girl Meets Boy: A short romance about a girl and boy who finally achieve their goals.Dear Ian: A short dramatic romance in letter form from one man to another. It's a shame the other man will never receive it.A group of short stories. All with different meanings and aims.Taking the test: A short story about the worries and struggles one goes through before, during and after a test.Girl Meets Boy: A short romance about a girl and boy who finally achieve their goals.Dear Ian: A short dramatic romance in letter form from one man to another. It's a shame the other man will never receive it.These short stories will be perfect for young adults or anyone else who enjoys reading YA fiction and slash fiction. Views: 808
Tompa Lee, a street girl who's clawed her way up to the lowest rung of the Space Navy, becomes a pawn of interplanetary politics when she's framed for murder on another planet. Now only her enemies can save her from alien injustice.A WomanTompa Lee is a homeless 'street meat' who has clawed her way up to the bottom-most rung of the Space Navy . . . but her dream job plummets into a nightmare when she's framed for mass murder on an alien planet.A ManDante Roussel is the Navy policemen who surrenders Tompa to the Shons . . . but he is horrified to learn that their justice requires trial-by-combat, so Tompa must conquer three hundred accusers.AN ALIENAwmit is an old, lower-class Shon who is the sole witness to Tompa's innocence . . . but to prove it, he must find the valor and the strength to fight to the death at her side.AN UNFAIR TRIALCan Tompa learn to trust and love not only a member of the alien race that wants to slaughter her . . . but also the policeman who betrayed her to cruel alien justice? Views: 808
"In the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two mates find themselves on different paths, torn between their duty to the Wyr and the passion that binds them..."" "
Before she met Dragos, half-human/half-Wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now she's mated, pregnant and heading south to repair the Wyrs' frayed relationship with the Elves. Being separated from Dragos is painful, but for the good of the Wyr demesne they need to figure out how to be partners--in more places than just the bedroom.
In New York to preside over the Sentinel Games, Dragos is worried about his mate, but knows that finding two replacement sentinels is essential to show the rest of the Elder Races just how strong and brutal the Wyr demesne can be. But as the Games heat up, Pia's negotiations with the Elves take a turn for the dangerous, straining her bond with Dragos and threatening everything they hold dear... Views: 808
