Following the Era of Conflict between Homo-Sapiens and the Cyborgs they created, a tentative period of cooperation emerged. The residual population was heavily skewed to the Borg template. By 2175, the radiation threat from the dissipating ozone layer had escalated to worrying levels. The Rift Incident had to be investigated.Following the Era of Conflict between Homo-Sapiens and the Cyborgs they created, a tentative period of cooperation emerged. The residual population was heavily skewed to the Borg template. By 2175, the radiation threat from the dissipating ozone layer had escalated to worrying levels. The Rift Incident had to be investigated, and a rigorous selection process for the crew resulted in four Borg and two humans heading for Jupiter space. What they discovered would become known as The Jupiter Paradox. Was it a genuine paradox or merely a puzzle to which there was no acceptable solution? What would happen if they did nothing? It clearly illustrated that the Borgs and their creators would have to strengthen their alliance quickly in order to deal with the discovery, and that wasn’t going to be easy. Views: 750
Trying Not To Blink is the follow-up to Eric Nixon’s previous poetry collections, Anything but Dreams and Lost In Thought. After hearing Garrison Keillor read one of his poems on the public radio program, The Writer’s Almanac, Nixon was deeply inspired to write poetry again after a seven-year absence. Trying Not To Blink contains all 160 poems written in 2012, in his unique accessible style.Alaric and Everet have begun their journey across the desolate Oresian plains back to the border, where they'll continue on to the Vasque Capitole to meet with Veld Martiale Hadryan. But issues more personal and pressing than a stalled treaty and the Holds' futures must first be addressed, and as the fury of a coming storm begins to mount, so too do the tension and uncertainty between the pair. Views: 750
Seventh in the New York Times bestselling series about “wonderfully compelling reluctant vampire heroine”* Merit and the paranormal Chicago underworld. In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps. At age twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before. It starts when two Rogues vanish without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their House in peril, Merit and her Master, Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined. Views: 750
A young boy growing up in Kansas City's West Side in the 1980s meets the mysterious creature known as La Tutayegua.Sarah Amalfi and her best friend Samantha are headed to Tijuana looking for some summer fun after their high school graduation... but there’s something far more sinister looming over this road trip than an innocent shopping trip at Tijuana’s famous market place… Warnings from strangers, a vicious attack by a shadowy assailant, a charismatic stranger named Will…What do they want with Sarah?Sarah is forced to consider that there was nothing chance about her meeting with Will, but how can she accept the fantastic possibilities that Will presents to her? A hidden realm within our own, governed by cryptic magic, ancient alliances, demons… and passion beyond her understandingThe truth comes hard and fast in this riveting prequel to the romantic supernatural awakening of Gathering Storm! Views: 749
Since the death of his first wife, Godric St. John has devoted his nights to protecting the innocent of London disguised as the notorious Ghost of St Giles. When Lord Griffin Reading discovers Godric's secret double life he presents him with an offer he can't refuse . . . and Godric finds himself married to a young—and pregnant—stranger.
Two years ago Lady Margaret "Megs" Reading lost both her lover and her unborn child—but not before being forced into a marriage of convenience with Godric St. John, an older, dour gentleman she barely knew. No longer content to spend her days at her husband's country estate, Megs leaves for London to get the two things she wants most: to find and bring to justice the man who murdered Roger, her lover, and to have a child of her own. But in order to conceive a baby, she's going to have to seduce the husband she hasn't seen since their marriage breakfast. Views: 749
It's adventure, romance, geography and European culture. Preston and Angie seem to work with angels in fighting evil.Set in the current time or near future in the Benelux region of Europe, this novel explores the geography from the ground level and takes not of native culture while examining a current social problem: child prostitution. The author draws on his actual experience traveling around the Benelux but adds a few fictional elements to create the setting for an engaging story of two people. Preston is an American expat and freelance photographer who stumbles across something sinister and almost loses his life. In the process, he is joined by a Dutch woman who decides to help him. They fall into a powerful romance as they travel around the Benelux, sometimes fleeing pursuit and sometimes chasing the devils of our times. It becomes obvious they have help on more than one level. Views: 749
"Michael pushed on the door. Nothing happened. His emotions erupted. He gritted his teeth and summoned what strength he had, then pushed the massive slab with all of his might. The door released with a deafening 'BANG!'"Follow JT, Michael, and Kali through The Mahogany Door and retrace their steps as they return to Bruinduer in attempt to make the past right while keeping their future intact.JT Davis is a young man in which time and life experience has changed him. Not only has the twenty-three year old lost both of his parents, but he has also suffered amnesia; a condition that has suppressed memories that will help him and his forgotten friends, Kali Logan and Michael Peterson, retrace their steps through The Mahogany Door into the fantasy Vryheid world of Bruinduer."Michael pushed on the door. Nothing happened. His emotions erupted. He gritted his teeth and summoned what strength he had, then pushed the massive slab with all of his might. The door released with a deafening 'BANG!'"The journey back to the world behind the door leads to self-discovery that teaches JT, Michael, and Kali that things in life are not always what they seem. They realize the meaning of friendship, the importance of completing a task, the value in following the rules, and the secret to tapping into the power of a higher being...but only if Bruinduer doesn't collapse first... Views: 749
Regina Blunder is a second generation Korean American just trying to make enough money move out of her parents house. Her job: Ghost Hunter. She's pretty good too. Thanks to her mom being from a long line of Korean shamans. With the help of her lazy, but pretty cool friend Sam, Regina cleans up all the ghouls and ghosts of Betterton, OH.From remembrances of better days in lives so dark they make us shudder, to the fearful reality of a back against a cold metal slab, comes hope that can bud on a rainy day, in being cared about for the first time, from taking the hand of a stranger, or in the smile of a recognized angel.Immerse yourself in the fictional world of clever writers rising up to meet the challenge, prompted with three simple words:New, Whisper, Spring.This anthology contains stories that flow across many genres: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, and more; all intertwined with a basic theme that whispers sweetly of new beginnings.Writing short fiction based on a weekly challenge is what Clever Fiction is all about. "Mystery Ingredients" are offered and writers mix it up into something creative. The stories are then posted for other writers and readers to enjoy and critique - comments are always welcome. And you are welcome too! The site is open, so if you're interested in some great reading or even participating, please take a look: www.CleverFiction.com Views: 749
Based on true facts: I was jogging one late night and came across a young girl, whom seem to be lost and looking for her home. She has been trying to get to her home for at least 2 whole years and was unsuccessful.The problem was that she's not a living human being on this earth anymore. She's dead and she doesn't know it. In the end I try to help her to find her real home into the light. I'm not even sure if she made it. Views: 748
FREE - The hunter becomes the hunted in this adventure short story based in Australia's remote Kimberly. (updated)The hunter becomes the hunted in this adventure short story based in Australia's remote Kimberly. How a trip to one of Australia's most remote locations turns into a struggle for life.(Updated version fixing some edit issues, Feb14) Views: 748
It begins with a chilling phone call. And ends with another girl dead.
College-age girls with long red hair are being brutally murdered, posed like victims in a film noir. Each crime scene is eerily similar to the twisted fantasy of a serial offender now serving thirty years to life—a criminal brought to justice with the help of Casey Woods and her investigative team, Forensic Instincts.
Call. Kill. Repeat.
But the similarities are more than one psychopath's desire to outdo another. As more red-haired victims are added to the body count, it becomes clear that each one has been chosen because of a unique connection to Casey….
Now the Forensic Instincts team must uncover the identity of a serial killer before his ever-tightening circle of death closes in on Casey, the ultimate target. As the stalker methodically moves in on his prey, his actions make two things clear: He knows everything about Casey. And he won't stop until she's dead. Views: 748
The ‘quiet girl’. The ‘serious girl’. The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl. There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there? Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s someone else. Maybe you’re glad it’s not you. But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason. See, she’s got a secret. She sees all your secrets.Maybe you’re lucky the quiet girl’s keeping quietThe ‘quiet girl’.The ‘serious girl’.The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl.There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there?Maybe it’s you.Maybe it’s someone else.Maybe you’re glad it’s not you.But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason.See, she’s got a secret.She sees all your secrets. Views: 748
We all know the Gus Bovington's of this world - what if they had the power to brainwash their fellow citizens? No adult-only content.We follow Gus Bovington through a typical 24 hours in his work life, and watch as he issues directives to subtly brainwash his fellow citizens.No adult-only content. Views: 748
We return once more to the world where fairy tales are born just in time to watch it burn. This story is the climatic final showdown for Goldilocks as she meets the great creator, Mother Goose.In the months following her successful assassination of Papa Bear and his family, Goldilocks has been on an unstoppable rampage of destruction. Cutting a swath of carnage through the land, she gathers allies along the way in order to survive the final confrontation with the head of world as they know it - Mother Goose. Goldilocks isn't the only one who's had a makeover for this series. In the final half of this installment you'll also meet Cinderella, Alice, Snow White, and several other cameo appearances from your childhood and possibly your nightmares. Views: 748
Recovering drug addict Dannie crosses the head of a drug cartel which puts her and her husband Junior on the run from a hitman right out of a nightmare. WARNING: Although this story is written tastefully (Tarantino-esque) some readers may be offended by the violence and torture.When recovering drug addict Dannie takes a job for a local drug dealer working at his drycleaning store that he uses as a cover to launder more than just towels she has no plans of crossing him. But when she sees the cocaine that's delivered and put into her care to lock in the store safe she decides to steal just a taste. But after she's high she grabs both the drugs and the money. She flees the store and tells her husband Junior what she has done. The two of them are chased across the country by Raycraft the coldblooded hitman that works for the drug lord. Views: 748
