“…a modern masterpiece.” -- Jason Kehe, WiredA demon living in rotting flesh commands an army of zombies and shapeless monsters. A mortal man and an army of clone women fight to stop them.“…a modern masterpiece.” -- Jason Kehe, WiredA demon's army grows as her monsters turn the living into hordes of living death. The Army of Four and the Virgin Army join together to resist. A mortal man, mystical creatures and mass-produced clone women battle zombies, cyborgs and shapeless horrors. Their war is a suspenseful tale of high adventure. Views: 763
GUARANTEED TO BRING SOME HOLIDAY CHEER! This VERY SHORT but equally sweet Christmas story featuring Wade and Nikki from SLOW HAND is offered as a FREE read by the author Victoria Vane. Spoiler alert: This story takes place the day after SLOW HAND ends so there is a bit of a spoiler. Having said that, everyone should already expect Wade and Nikki to get a happy ending!After the suspicious deaths of his online friends, George Kaplan, an Internet activist, suspects his own life is also in danger and has no choice but to go on the run. Can he survive the seemingly relentless pursuit of the man he knows as ‘Glasses’, a tireless hunter with a murder mission and advanced technology at his disposal?RINGLANDS is approximately 48 pages (approx. 12,000 words) in length and is the first of the Kaplan short stories, set in modern Britain.RINGLANDS is dedicated to the memory and work of Aaron H. Swartz, November 8, 1986 – January 11, 2013. Champion of citizen-driven political change.Praise for Ringlands:"Gripped, from start to finish. There is a strong message here - world, take notice and act NOW, before it's too late!" - Abigail Hart Views: 763
After months apart, everyone thinks that River is successfully building a future without Flynn. Indeed, she has almost convinced herself that she is moving on. And then, one day, Flynn is back, bringing with him tales of his glamorous new life. River suspects his lucrative new work involves some form of criminal activity, but will she let herself be drawn back into Flynn's world? Or is this, finally, the end of the line for them both? Views: 763
While other kids ride their bikes, Jake is learning to fly on a carpet. They're playing video games, he's being hunted by cyborg-scorpions. They face popularity contests, he is in a face-off with a Firebird. But Jake is not alone. Other kids at Hale Junior High are finding that the world is quite unusual. They must work together to save Jake's Uncle and search history to uncover their futures.“You know the stories that your ancestors tell, about supernatural-type abilities? These powers are manifesting themselves in their descendants.” Twelve-year-old Jake Bowers is severely frustrated when he finds out that his favorite uncle, the one man that has the ability to help him learn to "fit-in" at Junior High, is being deployed thousands of miles away to the US Army's conflict in Kazhiristan. Things look up though when a stranger gives him an ancient carpet that can fly. Jake is introduced into a world in which legends are reality. A world in which Jake can communicate with a rug, dreaming of future events is commonplace, and becoming invisible is a fun way to pass the time. Life in Junior High just got amazing - until strange cyborg-scorpions begin to follow him, and Uncle Mark gets kidnapped by the supposed owner of his carpet. Jake and his friends employ the help of other carpet riders, riders who are really upset that Jake has the ability to fly. The kids have to learn to work together as they attempt a daring rescue mission, and Jake tries to prove to everyone why he, of all people, is destined to be the Rider of the Carpet of Legend. See what parents are saying about Jake Bowers Versus the Firebird - "This is one of those rare books that has appeal for boys, girls, and adults. There is a little bit of everything--suspense, adventure,history, and humor. My 11-yr. old son and I both loved it!" Cydnee F. "What was amazing about this book is that we read it as a family. We have five kids, (ranging from ages 7-18) and they were all mesmerized by the book as we read it, and they all loved it. That's unusual!" Chris C. "It's nice to see my son reading again, and now he's picking up other books!" Barbara R. Views: 763
Following the revelation that Ebony is an angel, and Nathaneal’s narrow victory in battle with Prince Luca, the two are enjoying their newfound love. But Ebony’s friend Jordan is bitterly angry that he has lost the girl of his dreams. Then suddenly Prince Michael arrives to arrest Nathaneal for breaking Avena’s law when he revealed his powers on Earth in his bid to save Ebony from Luca. Nathaneal is forced to return to Avena without Ebony to stand trial.
Jordan seizes the opportunity to plant doubt in Ebony’s mind about Nathaneal and her own angelic nature. Desperate to find out what has happened to her adoptive parents, Ebony is persuaded by Jordan to believe that new teacher Mr Xavier, who claims to be her uncle, can introduce her to her real father. Disaster inevitably follows and Ebony finds herself at the centre of another epic battle in the realm of Avena itself. Views: 763
This is an epic drinking game. The rules are simple, the gameplay is socially interactive, and the objective is inebriated fun. All you need is some imagination, other players, and lots of canned beer! ...oh yeah, and this ebook. Cheers!This is a short story set during one of Rome's civil wars-—Caesar's Civil War which was fought between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. The story begins after Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon river. Caesar and Pompey are embroiled in a war whose outcome will determine the future of the Roman Republic. During the story, the two generals battle several times as their armies traverse the Roman Republic's territories, ultimately meeting at the battle of Pharsalus in 48 B.C. Views: 762
Erin Easter, one of three Erins in the small senior class of rural Blackwell High School who not only share a first name, but also their birthday. Erin Easter, raised by a neglectful single mom, keeps to herself and admires Weston Gates from afar. The other Erins, Erin A. and Erin M. are the darlings of the community: daughters of the two wealthiest families in town, best friends, cheerleaders, and everything Erin Easter isn't--and they never let her forget it. Erin A. has even claimed Weston since the 8th grade.
Weston is a well-liked star athlete, and the son of two prominent attorneys. He struggles daily with the pressures of living up to his family name and secretly empathizes with Erin Easter's feeling that she belongs somewhere else; in a different life. Not until he begins sneaking nights out with Erin does he gain the courage to buck expectations and acknowledge his feelings ... both for his future, and for her.
But when a shocking tragedy rocks the tiny town, Erin's life is turned upside down in the best way possible. But when the truth is revealed and everything Erin thinks she wanted falls into her lap, life only becomes more complicated. Views: 762
This academic essay analyzes and examines the international repercussions of North Korea's notorious "Juche" philosophy. In particular, there is focus on three specific international topics: American-North Korean nuclear relations, North Korean-Iranian relations, and American aid to North Korea. Additionally, this essay discusses recent power struggles within the North Korean government.Once upon a time… on a cold and dreary winter’s night…For many the frightful remembrances of an awful event suffered during youth fade with time. For others, however, the dreadful scene swells with passing years, driving sanity from its path.Decades after a night of terror an old man, his mind teetering on the ragged edge of madness by his childhood recollections, determines to face his fears by awakening the world to the monstrous visions that haunt his dreams.Now he sits down to pen a strange narrative describing an event his family suffered while living in an isolated cabin during a blizzard on a night of soul-wrenching horror.Inspired by a desire to write a story that was a melding of pulp icons H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, this short story was conceived with the intent to capture the building of horror of which the Man Who Was Providence was so capable, while simultaneously mating a Lovecraftian plot to a hero that might have been penned by the same hand that hammered out stories such as Red Nails and Almuric.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This quick read is a short-story. Views: 762
In the year 2051, some people have a second pulse…
Like all who have “the pulse,” Faith Daniels and Dylan Gilmore have telekinetic powers—they can move objects with their minds. But there are five “second pulses” in the world who have an even greater power: Almost nothing can harm them. They are virtually indestructible.
Both Faith and Dylan have the second pulse. But the other side has second pulses, too, and they’ve been training for a war that has been brewing their entire lives. As Dylan executes a plan to infiltrate enemy grounds, he’ll have to face his only weakness, and a family secret that will threaten his very existence.
Together, Faith and Dylan are the only hope this world has left, but they must go their separate ways in order to accomplish their plan. Will their love survive?
With richly developed characters and heart-pounding action scenes, the second book in Patrick Carman’s Pulse trilogy continues the electrifying dystopian story of love and revenge. Views: 762
A trip to grandmother's house that rapidly becomes a descent into an underworld community of vampires and a frantic rush to save Heaven and Earth. Lumi Laura is a Romanian author who now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. You can learn everything about her on her blog: LumiLaura.com.Teenager Alexandra Eidyn never suspected that her annual trip to Grandmother's house to spend the summer would this time destroy her plans to attend Oxford University in the fall and instead propel her into the World of Vampires and eventually to the gates of Heaven and Hell. On the way, she'd fall in love — something she'd come to think wasn't even possible for her — with two people, become a fugitive from justice, and be a casualty of the Church to which she'd turned for help. She withdraws into a vampire society she never knew existed but that has been waiting for her the last ninety years, and learns that the Divine World has prophesied of her coming for millennia. All this following her grandmother's revelation of a family connection to royalty that has been kept secret for generations. Views: 762
With the new emphasis in particle physics of using wormholes to explain some of the phenomenon of quantum mechanics, which strangely is eerily similar to the magic system in my books, I decided to try and create particles using this magic system. The essay is just an accumulation of notes written over the course of the year. I got some very surprising results,Painter Eric Snyder harbors a secret known only to his wife, Lynne. When Eric’s latest disappearance raises the suspicions of best friends Sam and Renee Ahern, Lynne can no longer keep the truth under wraps. While the Aherns ponder this phenomenon, Eric embarks upon a search for his father, once again taking him far from the woman he loves.In Part Two, set in 1961, as the Snyders adjust to change, Sam Ahern relives some of his Korean War experiences. Sam’s wife Renee is alarmed by his candor, while Laurie Abrams reveals that his cousin Seth also served in Korea, but returned an altered man. Meanwhile Lynne Snyder undergoes a transformation and Stanford hosts an exhibit of Eric’s work that catapults the artist into sudden fame.In this third part of the series, set in 1962, the culmination of the Snyders’ dreams becomes reality, yet the truth about Laurie and Stanford makes Sam wary. Pastor Marek Jagucki is introduced, providing peace to Eric, but slight worry for Lynne. However it’s Renee to fret most, when Sam’s sister Frannie makes a dramatic announcement. Views: 762
Having earned a tenuous place on the sailing ship Turnagain, Rose maintains her disguise as a boy while continuing on her quest to find Benson, her abducted twin brother. As if preserving her cover isn't difficult enough, she must face bullies, forbidden attractions, and her first fumbling attempts at espionage.Having earned a tenuous place on the sailing ship Turnagain, Rose maintains her disguise as a boy while continuing on her quest to find Benson, her abducted twin brother. As if preserving her cover isn't difficult enough, she must face bullies, forbidden attractions, and her first fumbling attempts at espionage. Though she has her doubts as to whether the mysterious scribe Fenric—an accused murderer—can be trusted, she follows him into a plot that could either begin the restoration of the monarchy or end in the assassination of the heir to the throne. The Secret's Keeper and the Heir is the second book in the Rose's Garden and the Sea series. Views: 762
The Autumn 2014 issue of The Common Oddities Speculative Fiction Sideshow is an eclectic mix of science fiction, fantasy, and poetry by established and up-and-coming authors. All issues of COSFS are archived at www.commonodditiessideshow.com. Published by www.ProvisionBooks.com.The Autumn 2014 issue of The Common Oddities Speculative Fiction Sideshow is an eclectic mix of science fiction, fantasy, and poetry by established and up-and-coming authors. All issues of COSFS are archived at www.commonodditiessideshow.com. Published by www.ProvisionBooks.com. Jessica E. Thomas, EditorCover art by OddMrT.comContributors: Melissa McDanielLawrence BuentelloMirtikaAndy DeckerJill DomschotLou AntonelliEd ShackleeStoney M. Setzer Views: 762
The daemon Lord Akaru has won many wars and made many sacrifices. Now as he enjoys the hard won peace, he wonders if Pulchra, a girl from the nearby human town, could fill the emptiness in his heart. And if she can, can she also survive living in an unfamiliar world populated by daemons?Daemons have lived apart from humans for centuries. Their pastoral pursuits as well as their harsh wars have rarely been observed. All that may change when the daemon Lord Akaru, having lost his first wife in a war with his rivals, is struck by the beauty of the young daughter of a human magistrate. Her name is Pulchra and she is soon swept into the confusing world of the daemons where she finds savagery, beauty, inequality, and possibly true love. But can such a pairing last and can Pulchra survive through turmoil and starvation to gain a happy home with her new husband? Views: 762
Sibley’s Secret tells a tale of mystery, romance, murder, and corruption spanning a century, across two continents. It starts in Russia with the brutal fall of the Russian monarchy, continuing to modern-day America. Loves are found, lost, and refound, while searching for the missing treasure of an entire nation, lost for almost a century.Sibley’s Secret tells a tale of mystery, romance, murder, and corruption spanning a century, across two continents. It starts in Russia with the brutal fall of the Russian monarchy, continuing to modern-day America. Loves are found, lost, and refound, while searching for the missing treasure of an entire nation, lost for almost a century. The enormous gold stockpile of the Russian monarchy disappeared in the final days of the October Revolution. For almost 100 years, treasure hunters, adventurers, and governments have spent millions chasing clues to its hiding place, leaving a trail of death and corruption across two continents. The legend of Kolchak’s Gold has ignited passions across generations. Few facts are known, other than that the gold was in the possession of Admiral Kolchak, the Supreme White Russian Ruler of Siberia, during his failed attempt in 1920 to escape the Red Army, using the Trans-Siberian Railroad, which was under U.S. Army escort. The gold weighed tons and was hidden in American Army containers, marked for return to a National Guard Armory in Michigan. Kolchak was captured and executed during the journey, but the gold stayed on the train and was never seen again. Has it been found? The prospect of such enormous wealth impacts the lives of everyone even tangentially and unknowingly involved. Views: 761
