Grace Palmer’s boyfriend, Grady, died suddenly one year ago. But that’s okay, because tonight it’s Christmas Eve, and he’s promised to visit Grace at the Spin Cycle Laundromat… one way or the other.This 4,731-word short story is 24 pages long.Grace Palmer’s boyfriend, Grady, died suddenly one year ago. But that’s okay, because tonight it’s Christmas Eve, and he’s promised to visit Grace at the Spin Cycle Laundromat… one way or the other.This 4,731-word short story is 24 pages long. Views: 453
They were willing to do anything to become someone. Anything. And that went too far. Way too far.They didn't want to do it, but they couldn't say no. There was no way the pledges of Omega Omega Psi came this far to walk away. They could taste their dream of becoming one of them, becoming Alphas. The incident changed everything. Is there a such thing as going to far? Will they lose it all?They were willing to do anything to become someone. Anything. And that went too far. Way too far.They didn't want to do it, but they couldn't say no. There was no way the pledges of Omega Omega Psi came this far to walk away. They could taste their dream of becoming one of them, becoming Alphas. The incident changed everything. Is there a such thing as going to far? Will they lose it all? And will the rest of the campus find out who they really are? As one of them starts to develop a conscience, everything hangs in jeopardy... Views: 453
It should have been a perfect match: Paul Ernest's research abilities and Corke Industries extreme wealth. But, sometimes medical research doesn't always give the results anticipated.1193 is a dangerous and confusing place--especially if you're from 2009.Life has not been going as planned for 25-year-old twins Jill and Joanna Mason. Jill, an engineer and secret thrill-seeker, longs for adventure. Joanna, a wedding planner and aspiring writer, is recovering from a bad breakup. A vacation is just what they need to lighten their spirits. But neither one expects what happens next.While horseback riding through Sherwood Forest, the sisters are mysteriously transported to the 12th century where they're caught in the middle of a deadly feud. Joanna is taken captive by Guy of Gisbourne. Young women in his castle are dying, and she must identify the killer before she becomes his next victim. Meanwhile, Jill enlists Robin Hood's aid in saving Joanna. But his incompetency may cost Joanna her life. As the sisters discover hidden talents and romantic entanglements, they must decide if their destiny actually lies in the past. Views: 453
Jason and Vicky have fought hard for their relationship. They've overcome differences in culture, race, and social status. They've withstood an almost unimaginable tragedy and come out on the other side stronger than ever. Or, so they thought.
Follow along as Jason and Vicky's love is pushed to the breaking point when life takes a devastating turn. Will they ever find their happily ever after?
This is the final book to Out of Nowhere and New Beginnings.
Meant for Mature Audiences. Views: 453
Issue 38 of Neon begins with a world in which everyone has been swallowed by whales, and ends with a recurring nightmare story about a kitten. In between there are desert islands, floods and plagues, flings and wounds and Facebook, the possibility of cannibalism, and a series of lesser-known wars.Issue 38 of Neon begins with a world in which everyone has been swallowed by whales, and ends with a recurring nightmare story about a kitten. In between there are desert islands, floods and plagues, flings and wounds and Facebook, the possibility of cannibalism, and a series of lesser-known wars. The lineup includes Steve Subrizi, Peter Branson, Ian Mullins, Holly Day, Claire Joanne Huxham, Jonathan Greenhause, Mark Vanner, Alina Rios, Sam Preminger, and Huang Kaishan. The cover image is by Diána Farkas Fruzsina. As well as the usual selection of fiction and poetry, there is also an extract from Karen Heuler’s recent novel Glorious Plague. Views: 453
Bo Blackman is not adjusting to her new life as a fledgling vampire particularly well. Drinking blood sickens her and, despite her new enhanced physical skills and the attention she's receiving from Lord Montserrat, she's desperate to find a cure. When her illegal search takes her to the door of Fingertips and Frolics, a small family-run magic shop, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of tit-for-tat with murderous consequences. To complicate matters further, she's forced to also take on a case of apparent kidnapping. But with no ransom demand and a client she despises, it may be more of a struggle to solve than she realises. Views: 453
Karigan G'ladheon is a Green Rider--a seasoned member of the elite messenger corps of King Zachary of Sacoridia. This corps of messengers, each gifted with a brooch of office that imparts a unique magical ability to its wearer, was founded over a thousand years ago during the terrible time of the Long War.
During that spell-fueled war, Sacoridia was besieged by the sorcerous armies of the Arcosian Empire, led by Mornhavon the Black. When Sacoridia finally triumphed, Mornhavon resorted to dark magic that rendered his twisted spirit immortal. Determined to keep the realm safe from this terrifying enemy, multitudes of Sacoridian magicians sacrificed their lives to build the immense D'Yer Wall, imprisoning the dangerous spirit of Mornhavon in Blackveil Forest, which uncontrolled magic had mutated into a perilous and unnatural place.
For over a thousand years, the magic of the D'Yer Wall protected the people of Sacoridia, but as the centuries passed, memory of how the wall had been built was lost as a traumatized nation turned its back on magic. And when a malicious entity cracked the massive wall, there were none left who knew how to repair it. Desperate to regain the knowledge and repair the ever-expanding breach in the wall, agents of the king scoured the kingdom for magical relics and information. Finally, in a last-ditch attempt to gain time, Karigan, whose Rider brooch enabled her to "fade"--sometimes traversing the layers of time and space--was able to catapult the spirit of Mornhavon into the future. But how far into the future was anyone's guess.
Realizing that this might be their only chance to enter Blackveil and examine the tainted peninsula, King Zachary sends Karigan and a contingent of Sacoridians beyond the wall, along with an equal number of Eletians--the immortal race that eons ago lived in what is now Blackveil Forest. But in addition to the unnatural dangers of the forest itself, Karigan and her small delegation have been followed by a secret rebel sect--descendants of the original Arcosian invaders, and during a showdown between these two groups, Mornhavon suddenly reappears.
In the magical confrontation that follows, Karigan is jolted out of Blackveil and wakes in a darkness blacker than night. She's lying on smooth, cold stone, but as she reaches out, she realizes that the stone is not just beneath her, but above and around her as well. She's landed in a sealed stone sarcophagus, some unknown tomb, and the air is becoming thin.
Is this to be her end? If she escapes, where will she find herself? Is she still in the world she remembers, or has the magical explosion transported her somewhere completely different? To find out, she must first win free of her prison--before it becomes her grave. And should she succeed, will she be walking straight into a trap created by Mornhavon himself? Views: 453
In the aftermath of the fight, Elliot looks back down the road that led to Jaret's election as Mayor. Harlem's Deck goes introspective, with glimpses into the brother's past and a look at the nature of the shallows.For fans of Peter F.Hamilton, Iain M Banks and Jon Courtney Grimwood.In the aftermath of the fight, Elliot looks back down the road that led to Jaret's election as Mayor. Harlem's Deck goes introspective, with glimpses into the brother's past and a look at the nature of the shallows.For fans of Peter F.Hamilton, Iain M Banks and Jon Courtney Grimwood.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest... Views: 453
The underground sanctuary has fallen, ravaged by famine and war.Our hero’s life is now an uncertain one. He could either stay and fight to the death or venture into the unknown. The Journey to the second city would be fraught with danger. Will his destination prove to be worse than his homeland or will his luck change?Join the desperate warrior as he takes on his perilous trek to find out.The underground sanctuary has fallen, ravaged by famine and war.Our hero’s life is now an uncertain one. He could either stay and fight to the death or venture into the unknown. The Journey to the second city would be fraught with danger. He would have to cross the wastelands, a baron plain filled with killer beasts with cunning traps.He has no way of knowing what fate had in store for him but he would rather take a chance than stay behind and end up feeding off the dead.Will his destination prove to be worse than his homeland or will his luck change?Join the desperate warrior as he takes on his perilous trek to find out.A short story that you will want to read again as soon as you have finished it. Views: 453
Franklin Hill is an easy town to love, especially after time spent in the big city, and particularly when Grace Phillips hasn't lived there for more than 15 years. But Grace is going back to the charm and eccentricities of the small Missouri town where she was raised. She's returning to the comfort of Granny Stillwell's warm kitchen, but under the eye of the watchful gossips of Franklin Hill. Overworked School Superintendent Homer Emerson is desperate for her help, along with his watchdog secretary, Bernadine Turner. While debating her decision to stay or go, she acquires a dilapidated but charming house that comes with two guardian angels bearing power tools and good advice who always seem to know when she needs them. Add one crotchety banker, a feisty four year old, daily small talk at the Bread House Café and the fond attention of a local veterinarian. Small miracles and gentle humor give the reader a treasured escape to Franklin Hill. Views: 453
Solstice Fantasizes: Poems & Prose is a sampler of King Dykeman's poetry over a number of years of celebrating the Solstice plus an essay and the first stanza of a long narrative poem on Mud Slides in the Pacific Northwest that is being developed in PowerlessnessIt is a long mystery poem about a very strong delusion of a man who adores an unseen woman. Views: 452
Malachi Jones and his sister Ann were raised in a home without any religious instructions. At college Mal meets Belle, a Christian woman who points him toward Jesus Christ. While playing with an Ouija board game Ann makes contact with familiar spirits. Each has a choice to make regarding their earthly future and eternal destiny.In the deepest, darkest midnight of her soul, acclaimed poet Gabriella Carmichael writes a horror novel, pours all her pain into a paranormal mystery about demons. Then one of them crawls up out of the pages into her life. A deranged fan who believes he is The Beast of Babylon from her novel turns up at a book signing and stalks her, determined to claim her as his bride. And to sacrifice her son, Ty, as a blood offering to seal their union. Yesheb al Tobbanoft is a man with the kind of obscene wealth that means he can do anything he wants and get away with it, and the kind of soul-less insanity that means there’s absolutely nothing he won’t do. Gabriella, Ty and Ty's grandfather, Theo—a crusty old stand-up comic called Slap Yo Mama Carmichael—run from the lunatic back to the only place in Gabriella's life where she ever felt truly safe. But once in the solitude of the Rocky Mountains, she discovers that facing the demons from her past may be more difficult and dangerous than facing the one who stalks her. What happened the summer her family spent on Mt. Antero when she was 8 years old—that killed one brother and set the other on an inexorable path to self-destruction—had it really been her fault? And the rest of what happened on the mountainside that day, the magical part—was it real or merely a fantasy born of the loneliness of two child prodigies? Gabriella didn’t come to the cabin called St. Elmo’s Fire looking for answers to those questions. Or did she? Or is it that the answers have finally, after all these years, come looking for her? Yesheb is desperate to find her, to corner his prey the same way the Beast of Babylon cornered his in the pages of Gabriella’s novel—under a full moon as lightning dances in the velvet darkness behind the mountains. If he succeeds, all their lives and demons will collide in a final, apocalyptic celebration of one man's madness. Then Gabriella's only hope will lie in the great mystery of her childhood—the unexplainable power of a 2,000-year-old tree. Is its magic strong enough to save them? Can a single, perfect bristlecone pine somehow determine the fate of them all? Views: 452
A lone human soldier wanders in a vast desert, almost dying of thirst. He meets a severely wounded orc warrior. What will be the outcome of this encounter?How do you handle a Cup Final when the two teams come from planets with different conditions? Taw Braley, a socially challenged robotics expert, finds out the hard way in this short piece of SF comedy when his football-crazy girlfriend drags him along because a team from Earth is involved. As the hapless Taw does his best to get to grips with the complicated nuances of an interplanetary football match, disaster strikes the robot officials and it's up to Taw to save the day. Views: 452
