In the middle of a snowstorm, on a lonely wooded road, Jason and Valerie cross paths with a suspicious stranger. He might just be a run-of-the-mill drunk, but Jason senses something else—a streak of sadism seems to emanate from him. But there’s something else out here in the woods, too, a creature that purrs as it feasts on human flesh, an abomination lurking in the snow, hidden in the darkness.Jason and Valerie wanted a nice, leisurely vacation, visiting Jason’s brother in Virginia, but Mother Nature intervened, delivering a hellacious snowstorm to the region. With their transportation plans thwarted, the travelers find themselves on a deserted road in the middle of the night, a blizzard raging all around them, and a suspicious stranger has joined their midst. To Jason, the newcomer seems a little off. He might just be a run-of-the-mill drunk, but Jason senses something else—a streak of sadism seems to emanate from him. Little does Jason know, the stranger is the least of their worries. There’s something else out here in the woods, a creature that purrs as it feasts on human flesh, an abomination lurking in the snow, hidden in the darkness. But even if Jason and Valerie manage to survive, there’s one more surprise waiting for them, with a revelation that will test their very humanity. Views: 436
Drawing on the latest groundbreaking scientific research and mysterious clues from antiquity, author B.C.CHASE launches you on a thrill ride of discovery and suspense towards an ancient, terrifying truth; truth with the power to destroy anyone who knows it.*Top 10 bestselling book on Amazon.com science fiction list.Wesley believed Sienna was the perfect wife for him. She would make an amazing mom, too. Their beautiful American dream was just beginning… But now she was lying in a pool of blood, and their baby was gone—literally vanished from her womb. Drawing on the latest groundbreaking scientific research and mysterious clues from antiquity, author B.C.CHASE launches you on a thrill ride of discovery and suspense towards an ancient, terrifying truth; truth with the power to destroy anyone who knows it.*This is a free sample. Views: 436
Disguised as a boy, Ann Marie finds that a handsome boss is harder to ignore than the muscle aches from doing backbreaking work in a copper mine.Ann Marie Ward finds herself alone in the world after her father’s death. His adoration has become her downfall when she finds herself responsible for the bills and expenses he left behind. In the small town of Copper Basin Tennessee, there aren’t very many options. The isolated township is resistant to high ideas and change, so Ann Marie finds herself adopting her childhood nickname of Blaze, masquerading as a young boy, and working in the only productive trade in the area- the copper mines.Dirk Bergmann, educated in Germany and fostered by the mine owner of the area, has been instructed to move to the Copper Basin to see if he can increase copper production. He is looked upon as a foreigner and the locals do not welcome his newfangled concepts, especially one young man with an attitude problem and hygiene issues. A simple assignment escalates into a nightmare when dynamite is introduced to the old timers and an accident follows, injuring the boy.But things are not always as they seem. This is a sweet novella of approximately 20,000 words Views: 436
What if the dead desperately needed something other than just communion with the living? What if there were consequences for ignoring them? Deadly consequences...Seeing ghosts is so passe anymore. A whole cottage industry of capturing and publishing them in a blizzard of mediums and outlets has exploded in popular culture. Even speaking to them has had the whole eerie mystery sucked right out of it by reality show mediums What if the dead desperately needed something other than communion with the living though? What if there were consequences for ignoring them? Deadly consequences. How much or who would you sacrifice to avoid their demands? Views: 436
When two teens find an abandoned Manor House out in the woods, they get far more than they bargained for. Disturbing this House could cost you dearly. When his best friend Violet Charms disappears, Percival knows what he must do. The House is calling him back, and the only way to save his friend is to answer that call...Detroit Homicide Detective Herbert Vale has a secret...Herbert Vale has been a homicide cop for a long time, and he has seen a lot. But what he has seen the most is bad people get away with bad things. But now he has a new partner, one that is helping Herbert bring those bad people to justice. In an unspeakable, horrifying,and quite messy way.Tag along with Detective Herbert Vale in this new short story from Christopher Lee Cousino, author of the superhero novel HOMELESS and the ZOMBIE HERO series. Meet his secret partner, but just try not to look too appetizing when you do. Views: 436
Something is not right at the elegant Fenway mansion on the Upper East Side of New York City. The only clues are coded distress messages thrown out of a window and addressed to Henry Gamadge and, once he gets himself admitted to the mansion, a missing page in a book. But who is the member of the household who has asked for Gamadge's assistance, and what is the nature of the danger? Views: 436
a novella set after book 2, Horsethief, this novella is about Rhymer's experiences in the Goblin Market, the garage sale/meet & greet of Faerie. It has a flying horse, a werespider, a child-stealing Fae, magic, and the partial unveiling of the meaning behind Rhymer's tile of 'Unbinder'.Did a killer named Johnny the Hangman once lurk in the small-town cemetery?Do cultists plan to sacrifice a trick-or-treater on Halloween night?Are their parents witches?It’s all pretty unlikely, but between the kids at the playground, and her cynical big sister's way with a scary story, Jessy doesn't know what to believe. Fortunately, it’s the spookier the better for her and her best friend Karma, as they get ready for their favorite night of the year, in this nostalgic but clear-eyed look at a small-town Halloween. Views: 436
Rena I. Halsey\'s most well-known novel, The Liberty Girl is a stirring, worthwhile read. Views: 435
In the conclusion to the trilogy that Publishers Weekly called “a roaring—and addictive—gothic world,” Eleanor Fitt must control her growing power, face her feelings for Daniel, and confront the evil necromancer Marcus...all before it’s too late.
With supernatural forces, epic romance, and a mysterious Egyptian city, Eleanor and her team are set for an adventure they will never forget.
It has been a tumultuous time for Eleanor Fitt since life as she knew it in Philadelphia came abruptly to an end. Although the Spirit-Hunters Joseph, Jie, and Daniel have helped her survive, Eleanor has lost just about everything.
And now, Jie is missing taken by the evil necromancer Marcus. Eleanor is determined not only to get her back but to finally end this nightmare. To do so, she must navigate the hot desert streets of nineteenth-century Egypt amid the rising Dead, her unresolved feelings for Daniel, and her volatile relationships with Joseph and Oliver, her demon. And it won't be easy. Because Allison, her friend from Philadelphia, has tagged along, becoming strangely entangled in Eleanor's mission.
It will take all of Eleanor's powers of black magic, and all of Daniel's and Joseph's trust, to succeed. But there will be a price. Views: 435
Abby Wade, Faythe's younger cousin, is all grown up and ready to rumble in this short story set in Rachel Vincent's Shifters world! [Note: This is a re-edited & updated version of the story previously printed in the Chicks Kick Butt anthology.]~A short story set in Rachel Vincent's Shifters world!~It’s been more than four years since Abby Wade survived capture and torture by a quartet of rogue shifters. Back then she was a scared kid, just trying to survive.Now Abby is all grown up, and if she’s learned anything from training with Faythe Sanders, the world’s first female Alpha, it’s that she can take care of herself—and anyone else who comes along. So when her college roommate is abducted from a campsite deep in the Appalachian woods, Abby knows exactly how to get her back…The rules of the hunt are simple. Kill or be killed.Abby Wade is not ready to die. Views: 435
An alien visits a planet of water monsters and tries to teach them peace. In the end, it allows a window for them to kill each other.Fionn, a member of a peaceful race, is visiting a planet full of deep underwater beasts. With his message of peace and prosperity, he hopes to convince the savage beings to change their ways and accept a new evolved type of thinking. Yet, is his way truly better? The creatures do not all agree. Their leader Daco does, but their culture is one of brutality and strength. Ringor sees passivity as weakness, and weakness in a leader means a new leader must arise. The clash of peace and survival instincts is a deadly one, and many will die before Fionn is able to understand just exactly what his interference means. Views: 435
Toronto has been decimated by the plague that has ravaged the rest of the world. During the day, the few survivors salvage what they can to survive in the dead city. At night, the things beneath emerge.Toronto has been decimated by the plague that has ravaged the rest of the world. During the day, the few survivors salvage what they can to survive in the dead city. At night, the things beneath emerge. This short story follows Jacob, one of the few remaining humans, as he attempts to avoid the monsters that lurk under the streets. Views: 435
THE invasion of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies by Garibaldi with a force of but a thousand irregular troops is one of the most romantic episodes ever recorded in military history. In many respects it rivals the conquest of Mexico by Cortez. The latter won, not by the greater bravery of his troops, but by their immense superiority in weapons and defensive armour. Upon the contrary, Garibaldi’s force were ill-armed and practically without artillery, and were opposed by an army of a hundred and twenty thousand men carrying the best weapons of the time, and possessing numerous and powerful artillery. In both cases the invaders were supported by a portion of the population who had been reduced to a state of servitude, and who joined them against their oppressors. There is another point of resemblance between these remarkable expeditions, inasmuch as the leaders of both were treated with the grossest ingratitude by the monarchs for whom they had gained such large acquisitions of territory. For the leading incidents in the campaign I have relied chiefly upon Garibaldi’s Autobiography and the personal narrative of the campaign by Captain Forbes, R.N.G. A. HENTY. Views: 435
This booklet contains 64 limericks about food(pro and con) by Gary Miller and Lenny Everson.This latest collection of poems, our third, can be considered a grace note attached to the full melody to the first two. The title, "Scattering Dreams and Tales," was written to reflect the other two publications. According to my co-editor, Fabrizio Frosini, "Dreams & Tales" recalls 'Nine Tales of Creation'. "Scattering" evokes 'At the Crossing of Seven Winds". In this Anthology, you will find poems by 13 poets.According to the Random House Dictionary, a POET is a person who has the gift of poetic thought, imagination and creation.Let us see how we can amplify this definition with statements made by poets and prose writers. One of the earliest definitions still current is by the ancient Roman poet, HORACE, one of the masters of Lyric Poetry in Western literature. He wrote Poets were the first teachers of mankind. The poet-teacher would inculcate the highest human values along with whatever information would be deemed necessary. Who are the hyphenated teachers in today's world? Perhaps technocrat-teachers, dogmatist-teachers, militarist-teachers, businessman-teachers. Would there be room for Horace's confidence in Lyric Poetry?The early 20th century poet James Flecker made a very precise distinction in what we can expect poets to accomplish through language, mere words raised to heightened, even electric power: "The poet's business is not to save the soul of man but to make it worth saving." Perhaps several poems in our anthology will perform this redemptive role, if the poets have fulfilled their mission and readers read with lively attention. Views: 435
