“Take her out back and finish her off.”
She doesn’t know who she is. She doesn’t know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her.
And that she must run.
In her riveting style, April Henry crafts a nail-biting thriller involving murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. Follow Cady and Ty (her accidental savior turned companion), as they race against the clock to stay alive. Views: 256
On one of the green slopes of the Sierra Morena, shaded by a few cork-trees, and with wild craggy heights and bare brown wastes stretching far above, there stood, about the middle of the sixteenth century, a castle even then old and rather dilapidated. It had once been a strong place, but was not very spacious; and certainly, according to our modern ideas of comfort, the interior could not have been a particularly comfortable dwelling-place. A large proportion of it was occupied by the great hall, which was hung with faded, well-repaired tapestry, and furnished with oaken tables, settles, and benches, very elaborately carved, but bearing evident marks of age. Narrow unglazed slits in the thick wall admitted the light and air; and beside one of these, on a gloomy autumn morning, two boys stood together, watching the rain that pored down without intermission. They were dressed exactly alike, in loose jackets of blue cloth, homespun, indeed, but so fresh and neatly-fashioned as to look more becoming than many a costlier dress. Their long stockings were of silk, and their cuffs and wide shirt-frills of fine Holland, carefully starched and plaited. The elder—a very handsome lad, who looked fourteen at least, but was really a year younger—had raven hair, black sparkling eager eyes, good but strongly-marked features, and a complexion originally dark, and well-tanned by exposure to sun and wind. A broader forehead, wider nostrils, and a weaker mouth, distinguished the more delicate-looking younger brother, whose hair was also less dark, and his complexion fairer. Views: 256
For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics By Lester Chadwick
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Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, HEA]
Having twin newborns is a dream come true for Nate Wright, Callie Sheppard, and Zane Hollister. Having two babies who don’t sleep at night is a nightmare for their love life. They all love Charlie and Zander, but they’re missing something. Callie feels unsexy and more like a mom than a wife. Nate and Zane love their wife, but they’re not sure how to reach her.
Her marriage out of control, Callie worries she might lose them. But her husbands have a plan to change all of that. It involves spending some time in the Talbot guesthouse.
Deep in the night in Bliss, this threesome will get their groove back. Views: 256
A hilarious romantic comedy set in New York City from the UK Queen of TeenIf living in a famous art deco hotel minutes away from Central Park sounds like your idea of a pretty sweet deal - you should talk to Scarlett Martin. Having a hotel for a home really isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you've got no guests, no money and no prospects for any fun thanks to your parents putting you to work all summer. Luckily for Scarlett, the Hopewell is about to be shaken to its foundations with the arrival of Mrs Amberson, a glamorous travelling socialite who's planning on putting down some roots for a while - and hiring Scarlett as her assistant. With a new job, new friends, and (maybe) a new boyfriend on the horizon, Scarlett's summer is beginning to look a lot more interesting...ABOUT THE AUTHORMaureen Johnson was recently crowned the 2012 Queen of Teen in the UK-but, as it turns out, she is American. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during... Views: 256
Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840 – 1916) was an American author who was born in Ohio and died at Cliff Island, Maine.Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles that he produced by his name and by a number of noms de plume. Notable fiction stories by Ellis include The Steam Man of the Prairies and Seth Jones, or the Captives of the Frontier. Internationally, Edward S. Ellis is probably known best for his Deerfoot novels read widely by young boys until the 1950s.А collection of short stories:Out Late at NightA New FriendThe Trapper\'s StoryThe Trapping GroundsConversations and PlansStill in the Dark—The Canoe AgainAlone in the WildernessTrapping Among the IndiansThe Buffalo Hunt and its ConsequencesAn Awful AwakeningThe Brigade and an Old FriendFound at LastIncludes vintage illustration! Views: 256
The trees let their leaves to fall upon the ground and be crushed before darkness falls upon the land unknown by human eyes. Destinies begin to revolve to be revealed through the journey through the land of Malum himself. It is no secret that the journey once meant to protect a queen now embraces the protection of the land itself from the darkness that proceeds from destiny. Beasts thrive to die.Is it destiny that triggers the evil in all hearts? The Vines of Fatum reveal an unfortunate destiny for the inhabitants of the land. The first known twins are born in the land, leaving their mother to have her soul depend on the life of a withering rose. Fortis, the king, has no option but to seek help from the Ape in the high mountains. Through the sky he sails along with two trusted warriors and a vampire assassin. Yet, the journey turns to be one of dread as their ship is demolished. Through the Forbidden Forest they must venture to unravel the secrets preying upon the land. Fortis, Invicta, Sicarius, and Magni take a different path to uncover what once was and what shall be. The destiny lies within their hands, for the Vines of Fatum always gives hope. Views: 256
Set in beautiful tropical Australia’s dangerous era of pearl diving, tentacles of deceit spread like a black blanket. A violent storm is brewing, that will leave human devastation in its path, rippling into the present day. What dangers lie just beyond the forming black clouds? Laugh, cry and get angry, but don’t turn your back on the sky. Mahina will take you on a journey you won't forget.Mentored by a demon, a young impressionable boy becomes a man with a dark secret. Adventure. Murder. Intrigue. Passion. Desire. How many lives will be entangled in his web? Can he be stopped before he swallows up the beautiful and captivating Elizabeth? What will it take to reveal his secret? Just when you think you have it figured out, a new twist will send you scurrying for more clues.Set in beautiful tropical Australia’s dangerous era of pearl diving, the tentacles of deceit spread like a black blanket over the delightful and inspiring characters of Mahina. A violent storm is brewing, that will leave human devastation in its path, rippling into the present day. What dangers lie just beyond the forming black clouds? Laugh, cry and get angry, but don’t turn your back on the sky.Mahina will take you on a journey you won't forget. Views: 256
A simple e-mail; short, sweet and to the point: a victim’s name, GPS
coordinates, and the fact that the body will be found in a shallow
grave. Addressed to Detective Lincoln Munroe, OPP Homicide, and signed
with the killer’s name and address, the e-mail is found - with help from
an unexpected source - to be one of sixty-four, all nearly identical
and sent to police services around the world. Lincoln finds
himself recruited by Interpol - along with a few of his coworkers - to
track down an international serial killer who is convinced he’ll never
be stopped and who will do anything to prove that he can’t be. In a
global game of cat-and-mouse, one question remains: who’s hunting whom? Views: 256
Connor was very sure that there were no instructions available for what you should do when you figured out that your ex wanted to control the world (he had looked). There was only one option; he would have to stop her himself. That had been the plan, but it was turning out that he wasn't as alone as he had thought."Traditional publishing ruined my life!"Many writers tell tales of the horrors of writing for a traditional book publisher. None are quite like Under Contract.Under Contract reveals the long-buried tale of Craig Hansen’s secret past as a contract writer working for a traditional print publisher, and everything that led to his long, twenty-year silence before emerging last year as an independent author.It’s a tale that never needed to be told, probably shouldn’t have been told, yet against all legal advice, common sense, and wisdom, has now been told.So, did Craig Hansen survive a secret past as a contract writer for a traditional publisher, or is he full of cherry smoothie? Decide for yourself.Featuring heavy doses of horror and satire with a metafiction boost, Under Contract is a standalone short story and is intended for older readers.Craig Hansen is the author of the young adult novel, Most Likely, and the young adult novella, Shada. He lives in Oregon where he is currently working on his next books, a horror novel for older readers, EyeCU; and the young adult novel, Ember, the follow-up to Shada. Views: 255
Angels still roam the earth through Nephilim bloodlines. The battle for power between angelic factions intensifies when a new girl moves to Paragon Island.
Logan and Gage Oliver are captivated by Paragon’s newest resident, Skyla Messenger. Logan believes she is the Celestra destined to grow to a ripe old age with him, and Gage believes she’s the girl prophesized to be his. The battle lines are drawn as both Olivers vie for her attention while danger lurks around every corner, and they must work together to keep Skyla safe. Logan fights to keep his new relationship with Skyla, but destiny alters his plans and he must make a decision that might cost him Skyla forever. Views: 255
Old and New Worlds clash in a farming community on the frozen Minnesota prairie. Can Seamus Tripp and the kids break a Norse witch's enchantment over the town? He's Seamus Tripp, Loremaster.When Seamus Tripp, world traveler extraordinaire, is delayed by a blizzard during a business trip across the Minnesota prairie, he reunites with an old friend and together they make a chilling discovery: an Old World witch is in the country, enchanting local politicians!But when Seamus, aided by his charge Elie Doolittle and his nephew Gordon, attempts to break the spell of the witch, she turns her powers on them, unleashing ancient curses and a legion of Norse zombies.Bundle up for a showdown that pits Seamus Tripp against the elemental cold of the northland winter and the ferocious power of a Viking witch!Seamus Tripp & the North Star Witch is an introductory short story to the world of Seamus Tripp. Many more full length novellas of The Adventures of Seamus Tripp are also available. Views: 255
