Darby is heading home on New Year’s Eve when she gets stuck in the elevator with a handsome stranger. But just when their last minute love story is heating up, the elevator starts and they part ways forever. Or will a New Year’s miracle bring them back together for a second chance at holiday romance?This 5,820-word short story is 31 pages long.DEPLOYMENT VIETNAM Part 1 only tells part of the story in its 86,000 words. It is a historical and multicultural novel about the American Navy Seabees and what they did and accomplished in Vietnam.A Navy Seabee veteran of over 4 years when he volunteers for a tour of duty in Vietnam in late1966, Dan Lee Davis was 26 years old and a second class heavy equipment operator. He had been operating construction equipment as a civilian and a Seabee for over fourteen years having grown up around farming and road construction. He did one tour on NAS Adak Alaska with a mobile construction battalion (MCB) for 8 months where he ran a bulldozer stripping the treacherous tundra overburden to open an area where they could mine laterite to be used as fill and from another hill to expose hard rock where the blasting crew could blast to be sent to the rock crusher. He then transferred to overseas shore duty at MCAF, Futemma, Okinawa for over three years. While at Futemma, Dan met a Eurasian bar girl whom he lived with for almost three years In October of 1966 Davis went through military training, a basic jungle warfare course in Port Hueneme, CA before joining an MCB that was on its way to Vietnam for deployment.Dan survives a VC mortar attack in April of 1967 just before going on R & R to Okinawa.Dan and Suzie, his Eurasian lover had decided to go their separate ways when he left Okinawa for Port Hueneme and sea duty. They did not communicate from October of 1966 until he went to Okinawa on R & R in April of 1967 and Dan accidentally found she had changed bars and towns on Okinawa. They both discovered that separating, no contact, was not what either wanted and reconnected. Just before Dan goes back to Vietnam they decided to marry after Dan’s Vietnam tour is up.Dan’s best friend, Brad Burgess is killed by a VC placed mine on Highway 1. Dan arranges to take Brad’s R & R to Okinawa so he can visit Brad’s Okinawan fiance who is carrying Brad’s baby. Dan and Suzie spend time together and reinforce their commitment to each other.Suzie and Dan are befriended by a Marine sergeant, Steve Lars and his Okinawan wife Reiko who are stationed on Okinawa.Dan extends his tour in Vietnam and is transferred north to the Hue/Phu Bai area. When he’s transferred he gets a 30 day delay enroute so he can return to Okinawa to spend that time with Suzie He catches hops back and forth to Okinawa but cannot get direct routing from Vietnam to Okinawa nor from Okinawa to Vietnam. A five or so hour trip ended up taking two days going north and becomes an overnight trip going back to Vietnam. Views: 845
Jaded rock star, Demetri Daniels, is in Hell — also known as Seaside, Oregon. Sent to rehab after nearly getting himself killed last year, his record company wants nothing more than for him to lay low, away from the limelight.
Irritated and more alone than he’s ever been in his life, Demetri tries desperately to rebuild his shattered reputation as a drug addict and player, which proves to be difficult when he meets Alyssa.
Alyssa is everything he should stay away from. She’s beautiful, smart, but above all else, she’s damaged. And one thing Demetri has learned is two broken hearts don’t equal a whole.
In the end, he has to decide if he can rise above the life he’s created in learning from his past mistakes, or fall into the darkness of his choices. Views: 845
A beautifully written story of first love and discovery. Patrick, an army brat, and Willow, a musician from an academic family, drift separately into Woodstock, N.Y. in the early sixties. The characters include Bob Dylan and Joe Burke, of "Joe Burke's Last Stand," Wetterau's first novel. The author says, "It was an exiting time in an exciting place. I'm not Joe Burke, but I was there."When a society is wounded, it hemorrhages artists. In the early 1960's, young people searching for a more open way of life were drawn to Woodstock, New York. Musicians, painters, architects, writers, arrived from all over the country every week.Patrick is an army brat, well-traveled, self-educated, an intense reader, interested in everything. He hitch hikes into Woodstock and finds a job house painting with a crew of creative mavericks. He has been told by his father to look up an old friend who lives in town.Willow and her friend, Amber, are exploring on summer break from Stanford University. Willow and Patrick meet in the "Depresso," the cafe where Bob Dylan often hangs out. Willow's father is a music professor who has friendly arguments with her about Dylan; she claims that he has written an American masterpiece, Desolation Row. As the summer goes on, Patrick and Willow become close. Patrick's connection in town, Heidi Merrill, turns out to be keeping an old secret with his father.The novel is beautifully written. In telling the story of first love, it also presents the best picture yet of that exciting, sad, and tender time in the United States. Patrick's discoveries about art and science, about truth, are universal. If you like "The Great Gatsby," you will enjoy "Every Story is a Love Story," one of the rare short novels that belongs on the same shelf. Views: 845
Short story about Eleanor after the death of her husband Henry. It's her 80th birthday today, Eleanor now realizes she is all alone now. The only friend she feels she has is herself and her Reflection.Eleanor Clara Edwards was sitting alone in her room, she had just buried her husband Henry of over sixty years yesterday. Eleanor's eightieth birthday was also today, her only wish was to be able to spend it with her husband and her sons. During their more than sixty year marriage Eleanor and Henry had two sons, Michael and Andrew, who both were killed in action overseas during World War II, both were fighter pilots and were shot down in combat. They never had a chance to marry so Eleanor and Henry didn’t have any grandchildren. Eleanor was an only child, and she did not have any other relatives, although she was never alone she always had her Henry and now all she has is herself. Views: 844
The Mya Dove Case Files start with The Mean Girl Who Never Speaks, a crime short story. There's a new girl at school. Rumour has it she doesn't speak, doesn't smile much, and doesn't play with others. That means she's mean, right? Maybe. Maybe not...Fixer 13 is the first book in The Forevers, featuring Jayne Wu.Jayne Wu is a brilliant and inexplicably-lucky 13-year-old in a future Earth obsessed with its own survival. The Swarm, a meteor field billions of kilometres across, will soon smash through the solar system, destroying all life and possibly the planet itself. The only hope for humankind's survival are the biomes - twelve asteroid-size escape vessels constructed in orbit to travel to and colonize far distant worlds with the best Earth can offer. Jayne - whose nickname is Thirteen - wants only to leave the Nursery, study to be a Technical Electrical Mechanical Fixer and become part of the great adventure. And, of course, play GravBall. But Jayne's mind is extraordinary and she soon attracts attention from the organized crime Consortium, the Sentinels, the World Police and the Forevers - a cabal of ultra-rich who will stop at nothing to subvert society's colonization plans to their own diabolical ends. They all want to use her. In order to survive Jayne must decide who to trust. Views: 844
Lani, Starr and Jada are girlfriends to some of Atlanta's biggest drug dealers but they are friends. Proceeds from drug dealing allow them to live a fabulous lifestyle. But all is not great in the land of milk and honey.Lani, Starr and Jada are girlfriends to some of Atlanta's biggest drug dealers but they are friends. Proceeds from drug dealing allow them to live a fabulous lifestyle. But all is not great in the land of milk and honey. In this first segment, Starr finds out a secret her boyfriend Trey has been hiding. Jada learns of an evil plan by her boyfriend Shamari, while trying to keep him from learning a secret of her own. And Lani's ex-boyfriend Black, another drug dealer, is still in love with her, but she's moved on to Chris, a man that treats her very well. Follow the ups and downs of these three women as they lead the King Pin Wifey Lifestyle.In Part 2, all three women have big decisions to make. Starr is force to decide her future. Does she stay with Trey, the man she loves, who hasn't been the most faithful boyfriend? Will Jada's boyfriend, Shamari get out of jail? Or will she move on without him? Lani's ex-boyfriend Black vows to win his woman back. Will she give in to temptation or will she stay true to Chris? Follow these women as they continue to give you the non-stop drama that comes with the Kingpin Wifey lifestyle!In Kingpin Wifeys Part 3, Trey gets some news that may change the way he operates his business. Chris and his brother Mike are out to get back at the people that robbed Chris. And Jada and Shamari's love is further tested because he is running out of money. Jada returns home to face some unresolved issues of her past and makes the biggest mistake any woman can make in a relationship. Part 3 may be the juiciest part yet. Follow the Wifeys as they continue to live the Kingpin Wifey Lifestyle. Views: 844
The best things happen while you're acting...
The historic Madrigal theater, in the heart of downtown Wishful, is about to close its doors forever. A last ditch fund-raising effort, a production of White Christmas, is probably the only thing that could bring Tyler Edison out of retirement. She fell in love on that stage, but when Brody Jensen abandoned her, she lost the heart to sing and dance for the crowd. Maybe it's time to take that back...
It seems like pure chance when Brody's job, which has taken him all over the world, brings him back to his little hometown to oversee his boss's latest secret project. Brody's looking for closure, planning to sell the house his parents left him and finally put his past, and his memories of Tyler, behind him. What better way than to be a part of this last show? Even though his leading lady is surely long gone...
Put on your dancing shoes, auditions start at six o'clock.
Be Careful, It's My Heart is a novella of approximately 39k words. Views: 844
Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. The only problem is, once you pass through Coldtown’s gates, you can never leave. One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors of this massacre are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them the only way she knows how: by going straight to the wicked, opulent heart of Coldtown itself. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown is a wholly original story of rage and revenge, of guilt and horror, and of love and loathing from bestselling and acclaimed author Holly Black. Views: 844
Life on a poetic note; this book is a selection of poems relating to life in general, love and spirituality; all important aspects of existence.It was Christmas Eve night just like all the other Christmas Eve’s night before it, but this Christmas Eve night things were about to become ugly for Santa Claus.As Santa was climbing down the chimney he climbed down one he should have passed by.This chimney happened to be Castle Drac Von Stoller’s and the Count was in no mood for any visitors, but Santa had no idea he was climbing down the chimney of a blood sucking vampire.Just as Santa was dusting off the ash from the chimney from his suit Count Drac Von Stoller’s eyes were blazing red staring right at Santa.Santa said, “Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!”Count Drac Von Stoller replied, “What are you doing in my castle uninvited?”Santa chuckled and said “It’s Christmas Eve, and I brought gifts to place under the tree for you and your family to open on Christmas Day.”The Count said, “Look into my eyes?” Views: 844
An aimless driver in the mountains comes upon something that’s both more and less than he hoped for. A child discovers why you should always stay in bed if you wake up in the middle of the night. A homeowner unpacks the wrong bag of groceries, and comes to suspect his neighbors might have secrets that he doesn’t want to know. A cable shopping channel presenter is confronted with disgruntled customers from a very long way out of town ... and a man sets himself to rid the world of one of its most famous lies, and winds up destroying himself instead.
Michael Marshall Smith’s last short story collection was hailed as “stellar” by Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) and a “major publishing event” by Ellen Datlow, and it won the International Horror Guild Award. You’re invited to return to the short fiction of New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Marshall Smith: it is Everything You Need. Views: 844
A short, abstract collection of poetry and song lyrics sharing feelings of love, lost relationships, and the art of music in expression. Please rate and review.Brett and Sandy were working together in a real estate office, along with Shelley. (From the novel ‘The Marvelous Mistake’. This is the story of their romance. Views: 844
As James Potter returns to Hogwarts in the wake of "the Night of the Unveiling", he discovers that even in the protected center of the magical world, nothing is quite the same.
Despite the Ministry's efforts, the Vow of Secrecy is crumbling the world over, eroding age-old safeguards and threatening magical and Muggle governments with dark magic conspiracies.
Amidst the turmoil, a gravely suspicious new headmaster, Rechtor Grudje, institutes Draconian security measures hinting more at dictatorial control than safety.
At the same time, an international exchange program allows students from Hogwarts, Alma Aleron, Durmstrang, Beauxbatons and a mysterious fifth school to attend each others' classes, introducing an entirely new social dynamic and potential for exploration. Along with Alma Aleron's Zane Walker, this brings a new face to Hogwarts, the infuriating yet intriguing Natasia Hendrix, who harbors her own complicated-- and far-reaching-- secrets.
As the school year progresses, James' works is gradually overshadowed by a growing danger known as the Morrigan Web, a mythical, magical doomsday weapon which threatens to tumble the entire world, Muggle and magical alike, into the hands of the vicious Lady of the Lake.
In the center of it all, Petra Morganstern and her sister Izzy-- the Sister Fates of the Lady of the Lake-- move quietly in the shadows, out of sight, weaving their own mysterious master plan. Views: 843
For the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present the complete works of master storyteller Ambrose Bierce. This comprehensive eBook is spiced with numerous illustrations, rare and forgotten texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bierce's life and works
Concise introductions to the collections and other texts
The rare novella THE DANCE OF DEATH appears here for the first time in digital print
ALL the short story collections, with individual contents tables
Featuring 475 tales, many appearing for the first time in digital print
Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts
Excellent formatting of the texts
Famous works such as COBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULL
are fully illustrated with their original artwork
Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry, essays and the short stories
Easily locate the works you want to read
The complete non-fiction, with many scarce essays and newspaper articles
Includes Bierce's letters - spend hours exploring the author’s personal correspondence
Special criticism section, with essays evaluating Bierce’s contribution to literature
Also provides a unique ‘Biercian Texts’ section with interesting articles on the works and disappearance of Ambrose Bierce
Features a bonus full-length biography - discover Bierce's literary life
Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
CONTENTS:
The Novellas
THE DANCE OF DEATH
THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER
THE LAND BEYOND THE BLOW
The Short Story Collections
THE FIEND’S DELIGHT
COBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULL
PRESENT AT A HANGING, AND OTHER GHOST STORIES
IN THE MIDST OF LIFE: TALES OF SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS
CAN SUCH THINGS BE?
FANTASTIC FABLES
NEGLIGIBLE TALES
THE PARENTICIDE CLUB
THE FOURTH ESTATE
THE OCEAN WAVE
KINGS OF BEASTS
TWO ADMINISTRATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS TALES
The Short Stories
LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
The Poetry Collections
BLACK BEETLES IN AMBER
SHAPES OF CLAY
FABLES IN RHYME
SOME ANTE-MORTEM EPITAPHS
THE SCRAP HEAP
The Poems
LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
The Non-Fiction
THE SHADOW ON THE DIAL, AND OTHER ESSAYS
THE DEVIL’S DICTIONARY
WRITE IT RIGHT
ASHES OF THE BEACON
“ON WITH THE DANCE!”: A REVIEW
A CYNIC LOOKS AT LIFE
TANGENTIAL VIEWS
BITS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AND REVIEWS
UNCOLLECTED ESSAYS
The Essays
LIST OF ESSA Views: 843
Detective Thomas Millcrowe must choose what's more important -- his love of the law, or the greater good?THE PSYCHIC PROTECTOR RETURNS WITH A BRAND NEW TALE!Established as the city's favorite member of the Detroit Police Department, Thomas Millcrowe takes great pride in his work. Even X - his superhero alter ego - has just as much renown under his belt, making Detroit known for being the home for two of the greatest heroes the city has ever known, despite not knowing they are indeed one in the same.So when a dark figure from both Thomas and X's past suddenly returns, all the more trouble begins to brew.With the return of such an individual that has impacted both his professional and super-heroic life, his new partner Alyssa Zeno steadily growing suspicious of his secret, and a scheme that could mean the end of the very city, Thomas Millcrowe is forced to make a conscious-conflicting decision. Will he protect and serve by the law he has sworn to uphold as a police officer, or give in to the freedom his alter ego provides in order to preserve the greater good? Views: 843
Seventy from the 70s is a unique collection of poems written by a teenage girl in the UK over forty years ago. These are not typical love poems: categories include Myth & Legend, Hoping and In My World. Seventy from the 70s...easy to read poems from harder to understand times.Seventy from the 70s is a collection of poems written by a 1970's schoolgirl, presented just as they appear on the poet's original handwritten copies. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of a teenage girl in the early 1970's, with subjects as diverse as kittens, seagulls and witchcraft, plus the recurring topic of love both gained and lost. Let Seventy from the 70s take you back to your own teenage years: to all the confusion, exhilaration and wonder!Julie Stamp lives in SE Kent and is still writing poetry. Views: 843
