"The trouble with cat people is that they cater and spoil the little beasts.You have to be firm. Set limits." Or so Dylan, a deaf writer in Ohio, believes when he accepts an invitation to cat-sit for a friend in Brooklyn. But Milord is no ordinary cat, and what should be a blissful week in the city soon turns into interspecies war. A humorous story by Sandra McDonald, who is owned by many cats."The trouble with cat people is that they cater and spoil the little beasts. You have to be firm. Set limits." Or so Dylan, a deaf writer in Ohio, believes when he accepts an invitation to cat-sit for a friend in Brooklyn in return for a week's free lodging. Soon enough he realizes Milord's no ordinary cat. Not only does he need extraordinary catering to his every whim, but he's very adept at making his displeasure known if Dylan doesn't obey. Soon the two are at war--and only one can win. A humorous story by the award-winning author Sandra McDonald, who herself has many cats. Views: 629
Trouble is looming along Warbonnet Creek between a powerful rancher named Marryat and the smaller cattlemen. Ned Hogan and his neighbours, the Caseys, are leading the opposition but they are up against Marryat's hired gunmen and corrupt Sheriff Templeman, leaving them with no protection from the law. With his ranch house set on fire and a murderous rifleman hunting him, Hogan is forced to go into hiding. Who is this mysterious stranger and whom is he working for? Now Hogan must step outside the law before the killing ends and peace can return. Views: 628
Ethan Fox is a world-champion dancer forced to move to tiny Dumass, TX. The only good thing there is Tango, the best dancer in town. And she’s hot! But Ethan isn't the only one secretly after her. Twist searches online for a way to make her fall for him. He doesn't dance, so he’ll try anything: even a magic spell from the naked chick online who promises to help him win Tango forever.Ethan Fox is a world-champion dancer forced to move to tiny Dumass, TX where the only dance team thinks their dusty moves and lame studio are the s**t. The only good thing is Tango, the best dancer in town. And she’s hot! What Ethan doesn’t know is that he’s not the only one secretly after her. Twist searches online for a way to make her fall for him. He doesn’t dance, so he’ll try anything: even a magic spell from the naked chick online who promises to help him win Tango forever. Witchcraft isn’t just a song by Frank Sinatra. “Great characters, non-stop snappy dialogue, ever- escalating drama and loads of heart. Dancing! Boxing! Small-town desperation, big city dreams. A demented stalker who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. But it’s also about having to face a huge setback in order to figure out what’s really important in life: in other words, Tango with a Twist is a story for everyone.” Alma Katsu Author of The Taker trilogy “The characters are great. . . Reminds me of Hope Floats meets Glee (and I say this as a compliment.)” Kevin Maurer, New York Times best-selling author of No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy Seal. “John captures the art of dancing in such a wonderful way in this book. Every page leads to a new turn that keeps you on your toes. What a fantastic read!” Emily Drinkall, 2012 UCWDC Masters and three-time Superstar Line Dance World Champion. “John accurately describes the struggles of partnership dancers. It’s an interesting read for dancers and non-dancers alike. Well done.” Debbie Figueroa, National West Coast Swing, 2-Step, Showcase and Hustle Champion “John takes us on a joyful romp. . . and really captures the flavor of the life of a dancer. Join Ethan and his new friends as he discovers a life he’d dreamed of but never knew existed, you’ll have a bunch of fun along the way.” Sherry Reynolds, UCWDC World Champion, Master Dancer and Judge.“Tango with a Twist is a fast-paced, thrilling mystery with an emphasis on dancing. I love Mr. Mack’s cheeky characters and his introduction to fascinating worlds most people wouldn't get to experience otherwise.” C. L. Bevill Author of the Bubba mysteries Views: 628
Most stories are about accidental heroes, people who save the world without even meaning to, but not this one. There was once a person with a name Kirin. He was tired of people looking at him with admiration and trying to win his favour. He hated them for making him act nicely all the time and testing his patience every day. So, when he finally got the newly come out game called Regal Dream, he entered without a dream to become the strongest of them all. He didn't want a legend shared with many. He wanted one of his own.
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Hearing voices in your head in any world, even Feregana, isn’t considered normal. But hearing the voices of ferrets? Definitely cause for concern. So when Stefi discovers the voices she’s heard her whole life aren’t spirits or her own crazy mind but ferrets of all things, it’s no surprise her life becomes a whole lot stranger.Hearing voices in your head in any world, even Feregana, isn’t considered normal. But hearing the voices of ferrets? Definitely cause for concern. So when Stefi discovers the voices she’s heard her whole life aren’t spirits or her own crazy mind but ferrets of all things, it’s no surprise her life becomes a whole lot stranger.The timid Gemmie and gruff-yet-sensitive Maya soon tell her of a disturbance descending on their world, a disturbance only an utterly unprepared Stefi may be able to prevent. Armed with only a kitchen knife and the seemingly useless gift of communicating with ferrets, what’s a girl to do? Run away from home to seek help and answers from misfit members of Feregana’s divided races, of course.The problem is, her eventual companions, outcasts like her, could hardly be considered normal. There’s Ifaut, an immature and obsessive princess from the Furosan race, along with her latest “pet”, Sansonis of the Kalkic minority; Rhaka of the dog-like Otsukuné; and Cédes, a ghostly blind Furosan prophetess with a (very literal) fiery temper.Yet in their journey to find who or what wants to end Feregana, Stefi and her new friends soon discover that few things are certain in a world heading inexorably towards war and perpetual twilight. But what is certain is that Stefi’s gift is capable of overturning the humans' Church of Kardin, which will do anything to stop her and her friends. And that, as Cédes has seen, their journey can end only in Stefi’s untimely death. Views: 628
ChiarOscuro is an online fantasy series being published at https://chiaroscuroseries.wordpress.com/. In an alternate world where humanity is just discovering it's full potential after being setback five millenia ago, the darkness that once threatened humanity has returned and now a select few in this world, whether willingly or unwillingly, will play a role in keeping humanity's flame burning.ChiarOscuro Episode One Flame In The Dark (Words 5,314) Ten years have past since the whole Decabia-Omion conflict and a soldier of the now conquered province of Omion is lost in some late night reading, reading on legends of the past. After finishing his passage, he decides to try and get some rest but his night has only just begun...SERIESChiarOscuro is an ongoing online fantasy series being published at https://chiaroscuroseries.wordpress.com/. Taking place in an alternate world where humanity is just discovering it's full potential after nearly being brought to extinction five millenia ago, the darkness that once threatened humanity has returned, seemingly with the intention to finish what they failed to do 5,000 years ago. ChiarOscuro is made up of 'Books' each one containing an Episode (these normally span a week or two) and a chapter is released throughout the duration of an episode. The official site will be the first place to find the newly released chapters at first, as well as extra pieces that delve deeper into the lore, world and characters of ChiarOscuro and once the Episode has concluded, it will be shortly be available as a single 'Book' to read in full.So follow a small select few in this time where the world's and humanity's certain is uncertain and travel with them to meet many different cultures, people, beliefs, customs through deserts, mountains, the city of nine walls and even the parts of the world the human eye cannot see...SERIES SUMMARYTaking place in a world where at the dawn of human civilisation, a catastrophe struck nearly bringing humanity to extinction and close to forever changing the world as we know it.They called them Demons, twisted, ruthless creatures with no seemingly other drive than to conquer all those weaker than them as they were the strongest and fittest and Earth seemed close to falling into the hands of these strange beings, who came to our world with no warning and legends speak of skies literally tearing open as Demons invaded our world.However, humanity as it always seems to do, fought back and though most of the people living at that time were forever lost, the Demons were defeated, the remaining leaving this world or scattered as they fled the humans only hours before they had been slaughtering mercilessly.It’s been 5,000 years since those events, though many dismiss the tale as legend and humanity has only recently started picking up again, there have been some strange reports recently across Aludin and with the mysterious Decabia to the east, the era of peace may soon be coming to the end and new heroes will have to answer the call to defend humanity’s flame once again, as they did so 5,000 years ago. Views: 628
The next two short stories in the “Soldiers Series” about the plight of futuristic soldiers in a SciFi/Fantasy world. “Wizard War” and “Underwater Troubles” continue to describe the plight of soldiers testing their courage when facing insurmountable odds. These stories show the lenghts to which soldiers will sometimes push themselves to, in order to complete their mission.The next two short stories in the “Soldiers Series” about the plight of futuristic soldiers in a SciFi/Fantasy world. “Wizard War” and “Underwater Troubles” continue to describe the plight of soldiers testing their courage when facing insurmountable odds. These stories show the lenghts to which soldiers will sometimes push themselves to, in order to complete their mission.See "Soldiers One - Warriors of Misfortune" for the first two stories in the series. Views: 628
"...considerably more wit and pizazz than the legendary Georgette [Heyer] herself." —Kirkus ReviewsLiving the charmed life seems easy for Julia. Edgely Hall is a lovely estate, after all, but Julia wants to see beyond its gardens, to venture out and see the world for herself. She wants a life full of adventure! And so she induces her brother Fitz to accompany her on an extended visit to London, where she might discover her heart's destiny. But romance turns out to be a complicated matter, and Julia finds herself the center of a circle of suitors, duelists, and intrigue! Views: 628
A mixture of horror and fantasy. Where a psychiatric has a taste for red meat, and elsewhere a statue greets the end of time. A fantasy that delves into the underworld and lives forever in the cyberworld. Where late night autopsies prove the existence of the metaphysical, and an encounter with a gypsy creates monsters. A collection of short stories from the mind of Zachary Adams.A mixture of horror and fantasy. Where a foodie can't stop eating, and an EMT meets a patient unlike any other. Where a psychiatric has a taste for red meat, and elsewhere a statue greets the end of time. A fantasy that delves into the underworld, and another into the cyberworld. Psychological manipulation, one attempt resisted, another willingly accepted. Where late night autopsies prove the existence of the metaphysical, and an encounter with a gypsy creates monsters. A collection of short stories from the mind of Zachary Adams. Views: 628
From award winning crime writer R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of Murder in Hawaii Mysteries comes a gripping Maui mystery suspense novelette, Killer Connection.From award winning crime writer R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of Murder in Hawaii Mysteries comes a gripping Maui mystery suspense novelette, Killer Connection.Honolulu fashion designer Kiyoshi Yoshida had just gone through the worst year of her life after losing her twin brother and husband, costing Kiyoshi nearly everything she held most dear.In what still gave Kiyoshi chills of disbelief, her brother Sergio Matsuko, one time dedicated and decorated homicide detective for the Honolulu Police Department, had stunned nearly everyone who knew him by being identified as the Aloha Black Scarf Killer, a serial killer who had raped and murdered seven women, before committing suicide in a house fire. Seeking to escape the notoriety, Kiyoshi relocated to Maui, hoping to somehow reclaim her life while working as a saleswoman in an upscale clothing store.Connor Jansen, a bestselling true crime writer, tracked down Kiyoshi, hoping to get information on Matsuko for his latest book on the notorious island serial killer. Using a pseudonym, Connor worms his way into Kiyoshi’s life, only to have second thoughts about his deception.In the meantime, a killer has been watching Kiyoshi, waiting for the right time to add her to her list of victims.Bonus material includes excerpts from R. Barri Flowers’ bestselling Hawaii mystery novels, Murder in Maui, Murder in Honolulu, and Seduced to Kill in Kauai; as well as a glitzy contemporary suspense novelette, Kaanapali Beach Paradise. Views: 628
Ejaz Bennett is a paranormal bounty hunter. The type of guy who's seen it all, Ejaz enjoys relaxing when he's not chasing down something that could kill most men without even a thought. But today, he was greeted by an unexpected guest: Jehoash, known as the King of the Dragons, corners the hunter. But the dragon king is not here to fight or to take revenge, but to ask for Ejaz's help.Ejaz Bennett is a paranormal bounty hunter. The type of guy who's seen it all, Ejaz enjoys relaxing when he's not chasing down something that could kill most men without even a thought. But today, he was greeted by an unexpected guest: Jehoash, known as the King of the Dragons, corners the hunter. But the dragon king is not here to fight or to take revenge, but to ask for Ejaz's help. Jehoash needs it to save the most important thing in his life: His family. Views: 627
In 2047 an asteroid is hurtling toward Earth, and the descendants of ancient Atlantis have returned from the stars to offer humanity help. But they can only save a tiny percent of Earth’s population. To be chosen, you must Qualify, or you die. Sixteen-year-old Gwen Lark is a klutzy nerd but determined to Qualify and rescue her entire family by competing in the brutal Games of the Atlantis Grail.You have two options. You die, or you Qualify.The year is 2047. An extinction-level asteroid is hurtling toward Earth, and the descendants of ancient Atlantis have returned from the stars in their silver ships to offer humanity help.But there's a catch.They can only take a tiny percent of the Earth's population back to the colony planet Atlantis. And in order to be chosen, you must be a teen, you must be bright, talented, and athletic, and you must Qualify.Sixteen-year-old Gwenevere Lark is determined not only to Qualify but to rescue her entire family.Because there's a loophole.If you are good enough to Qualify, you are eligible to compete in the brutal games of the Atlantis Grail, which grants all winners the laurels, high tech luxuries, and full privileges of Atlantis Citizenship. And if you are in the Top Ten, then all your wildest wishes are granted... Such as curing your mother's cancer.There is only one problem.Gwen Lark is known as a klutz and a nerd. While she's a hotshot in classics, history, science, and languages, the closest she's come to sports is a backyard pool and a skateboard.This time she is in over her head, and in for a fight of her life, against impossible odds and world-class competition--including Logan Sangre, the most amazing guy in her school, the one she's been crushing on, and who doesn't seem to know she exists.Because every other teen on Earth has the same idea.You Qualify or you die. Views: 627
