Gawain was Arthur's champion, and the champion of the ladies. He loved many women, but none too much -- until one lover told him she intended to marry another man. A year later, he is running from his disappointment, traveling north to fight against a mysterious warrior who has taken the hill-fort of the lady Ragnell. But there is a mystery to Ragnell too ...Gawain was not only Arthur's champion, he was the champion of the ladies as well. He loved many women, but none too much -- until one of his lovers told him she intended to marry another man. Now, a year later, he is running away from his disappointment, traveling north to fight against a mysterious warrior who has taken the hill-fort of the lady Ragnell. But there is a mystery to Ragnell too, the beauty with the ravaged face. And Gawain learns he must solve both mysteries, that of the warrior and that of the lady ... Gawain and Ragnell is a short story of approximately 17,000 words, or 65 pages.Publisher's Note: Gawain and Ragnell is an expanded version of an episode in Shadow of Stone, so readers who have read the second novel of the Pendargon Chronicles will already be familiar with the story. The ebook includes an excerpt from the first book in the series, Yseult. Views: 663
Demitri Vinetti knows his parents believe his claim that he's gay is an act of rebellion. But when Demitri scent Kiernan Wabinaw at the diner where he works, and the human keeping coming back again and again, he's certain he's found his mate, a male mate, proving Fate's on his side. Getting advice from friends, Demitri digs deep for courage and asks Kiernan on a date.Kiernan is shocked and flattered that such a handsome young man would take an interest in him, especially since his forty-fifth birthday is just around the corner. He's been fantasizing about Demitri since first spotting him at the diner a couple of weeks ago, and he's happy to take him up on his offer.When Kiernan learns that Demitri's parents beat him for going on a date with him, he discovers protective instincts he's never known before. But the fact that Demitri's less than half his age and his parents are abusive is only the first of many shockers. Will Kiernan be able to accept that shifters exist? Or will Kiernan chalk Demitri up as too much trouble and run the other way? Views: 663
Part mystery, part parody, Hidden Booty is the second Emmie Reese short story. Finding themselves short of money at a fin de siècle French resort town, Harry and Emmie take on the job of finding a missing shipment of gold. Emmie bargains to identify the culprits before their ship reaches New York. And that’s not all she wagers on…. Views: 662
Gadzooks! It's another term at Dother Hall for Tallulah and her mates. But can they keep their minds on the arts with all those boys about...After the thing-that-will-never-be-mentioned last term, Tallulah is keen to put all thoughts of Cain behind her. But that seems like that the last thing he wants. Their performing arts college may have been saved by Honey's mystery benefactor, but for how long is anyone's guess. So will Tallulah finally get to wear those golden slippers of applause or will Dr Lightowler swoop down on her glory days? And with Seth and Flossie forever snogging, Vaisey and Jack loved-up and Phil and Jo fondly biffing each other can Tallulah resist the call of her wild boy? Don your craziest tights and Irish dance your way to some surprising and hilariously unexpected answers... Views: 662
the story of two miss match fairies, ones a trainer of new ruff a round the edge fairies wannabes and the other a new t-fairy in training going out for the first time, you see she's supper charged about this night & getting her first tooth and hoping she'll pass this test.Some people struggle with their emotions. They manifest in some raw and powerful ways. I write to deal with mine. From losing a family member and feeling at your lowest to meeting people that make you happy, it is all a step on this road to seeing what sort of person we will be come in the end. You might not agree with me; life is an open book after all, but to those that can relate. Just keep moving forward, things will get better and you will become better as a result. Views: 661
Wiccan Gavenia Kingsgrave’s psychic gift, the ability to talk to the dead, comes with strings attached. As a Shepherd, she escorts them into the hereafter, but not all the souls want to cross over, and some can be downright vicious. When her latest case involves a heart-breaking hit-and-run victim, Gavenia is stressed to the max. The last thing she needs is a no-nonsense private detective on her tail, even if he is a handsome Irishman.
Former homicide detective Douglas O’Fallon possesses his own psychic gift, one he’s denied for years. Hired by a wealthy client to prove that Gavenia’s a con artist, he is sceptical of the witch’s claims she can speak to the dead. If he finds her gift as genuine, then he will be forced to accept his own. When their two cases intersect, opposites attract. But will they be able to set their differences aside long enough to outwit their foes – both the living and the dead? Views: 661
Mith and Ludus leave their secluded town for the first time as part of a coming of age ceremony. Upon leaving they come across a guide who helps them on their way. Once at their destination they find that everything and everyone is frozen in time. Mith and Ludus learn that the world around them is much stranger than they ever thought, and it is up to them to solve the mystery and save their home.Mith and Ludus are about to leave their secluded town for the first time as part of a coming of age ceremony that all fourteen year olds must complete. Having never been out on their own before, they are frightened and excited. Just a day out they realize that it is going to be harder than they ever imagined. Lucky for them they happen upon a guide, Mitchum. He tells Mith and Ludus that there is so much more to the world than what they know. This becomes ominously clear when they arrive at their destination and find that everyone there is frozen in time. Mith and Ludus must grow up fast as they discover the secrets of their home and the golden roses, which are magic objects that control the life force of every living creature. It is now up to them to travel across their large island to stop those responsible and protect the last golden rose. Views: 661
The second chapter of Secret Admirer starts from Adriana's point of view.After years of heartache and pain,Sleepless nights, and going bitterly insaneAnd much more since you left me here, in shame,You’d think you’d, at least, get over the blame, butMaybe, you did, and that’s why you aren’t as madAs you used to be.I am and have been, since then, still the same.I loved you more than I could ever say.You were the one that I hated to see walk away.I’ve had to relive it all, frame by frame, and Everyone you had behind my back, name by name.If you, at all, wanna be with me,You need to know this one thing, and it is nothing new,Of all the ones I could ever pick, I don’t wanna be with you. Views: 661
This is a story told from the point of view of a young boy that describes growing up with his twin sister, psychic mother, and his neurotic, supersticious father, and an incident they endured with one of their neighbors that the towns people referred to as The Bird Lady. A very old woman that many accused of being a witch. There is also a black cat that plays a prominent role in the family's livesThis is a story told from the point of view of a young boy that describes growing up with his twin sister, psychic mother, and his neurotic, supersticious father, and an incident they endured with one of their neighbors that the towns people referred to as The Bird Lady. A very old woman that many accused of being a witch. There is also a black cat that plays a prominent role in the family's lives. This is a very odd little story. Views: 661
'We live by the sea, which hems and stitches the scalloped edges of the land.' Renowned writer Patricia Grace begins her remarkable memoirs beside her beloved Hongoeka Bay. It is the place she has returned to throughout her life, and fought for, one of many battles she has faced: 'It was when I first went to school that I found out that I was a Maori girl . . . I found that being different meant that I could be blamed . . .' As she shows, her experiences — good and bad, joyous and insightful — have fuelled what became a focus of her life: 'I had made up my mind that writing was something I would always do.' Views: 661
WONDERFUL HARRIET is an original story, never before published. It is also exclusively a Regency romance. There are no paranormal or contemporary elements in this story.When Viscount Hardwick's incompetent cousin, Cornelius, attempts to kidnap Harriet Banwell, Harriet demands that the viscount atone for his neglected cousin's misdeeds and make her the hit of the London season!He never thought to look beyond her shabby gowns...Hardwick has known Harriet for ages, but the unfortunate figure she makes in society has never allowed him to see the woman that she is. When his cousin attempts to kidnap her, Harriet suddenly seems to change as she demands that he take her around in his circles. The woman desires a husband, a man she can love, and with a newly transformed appearance Hardwick thinks he could get the job done. But who is this daring, new Harriet and why does Hardwick no longer enjoy presenting her to his available bachelor friends?She never hoped to engage his elusive... Views: 661
Somewhere in lifeThere must be someoneTo take your handAnd share the torrid day.Without the touch of friendshipThere is no life, and we must fade away.Discover a hidden pool with three young boys, laugh out loud as a littlemouse makes demands on a lonely writer, follow the mischievous 'fourfeathers' as they discover a baby lost in the hills, and witness the bondbetween a tiger and his master. Some stories will make you smile, somewill bring tears to your eyes, some may make your heart skip a beat—butall of them will renew your faith in the power of friendship. Views: 661
It was the first weeks of winter and Bostwick the dragon knew that he was missing something. Something unusual was going on in the village at the foot of the mountain and he had to discover what it was. Along with his dragon pal Mortimer, Bostwick manages to save the villagers from a terrible disaster and at the same time discover the meaning of Christmas and “peace on earth, good will to all."Fellow dragons Bostwick and Mortimer live in a cave on top of a mountain overlooking the nearby village. Although they love their home on the mountain’s peak, Bostwick grows more curious about the villagers below as they began to prepare for Christmas. He sneaks into the village at night to investigate the situation but leaves more puzzled than ever about Christmas and what it means.But as the eve of Christmas arrives, so does a storm. And with a deadly avalanche looming, the entire village and all its inhabitants are now in grave danger. With a disaster of mythical proportions approaching, only two mythical beasts have the power to stop it, save Christmas, and discover for themselves and the village what “peace on earth, good will to all” really means. Views: 661
Most poems in Aerial Muse were written in the sky, on commercial flights. Others include birds, real or imagined. But the poems are less about transportation than about transformation and transcendence. Often the poems take flight -- imagination lifting from the ground of everyday details into wild, blue wonder. Acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye summarized the collection with one word: "glorious."Most of the poems in Aerial Muse were written in the sky -- on commercial airline flights. A few other poems are populated with birds, real or imagined. But these poems are less about transportation than they are about transformation and transcendence. Often the poems themselves take flight -- imagination lifting from the ground of everyday details into wild, blue wonder. Acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye summarized this poetry collection with a single word: "glorious." Views: 661
