Carol is asked to do a favor and agrees to help a neighbor apply for a job online. The neighbor, Dinah Cantrell a hair stylist by trade, has had a motorcycle accident leaving her with nerve damage to her hand. She can’t pay her rent, doesn’t want to work around people, and has no interest in learning the computer.I checked the peephole and could see the back of someone's head. The bleached blonde hair revealed dark roots and I took a good guess that my neighbor, who I nicknamed Dumber Drummer stood at my door. Her nickname came from her feeble attempt to play the drums. A hobby she took up some time ago. Her playing never seemed to improve but her playing didn't interrupt my sleep pattern. I figured it was a way to get out her frustrations and excused the pitiful playing. Views: 423
The five stories in this book all involve dragons of one sort or another. Some are small and appear to be harmless while others are very large and dangerous. All the dragons have one thing in common – they change the lives of those around them.When Joe buys an ornate box from a car-boot sale, a set of mysterious and creepy occurrences with the box and its contents ensues. An original, creepy, ghost story for Christmas. Views: 423
Fiction based upon truth. In any story told there is some truth woven in the tale. I heard this story from an English teacher whom I met in South Korea a few years ago. At the time I thought it tear jerking, but when she’d finished, a warm ending made my old heart glow. So, all of you out there intending on enjoying a turkey dinner, perhaps a reminder of who really to be thankful for back in 1621.Have you ever wondered what could happen after a kid's parents die? About the dangers of taking important mission? How about losing yourself in a place you can't remember, and then ending it all?FInd out a rough outline of what Alexandr Trintear thinks about them in these three short stories. Views: 423
Seven haiku style poems about ghost stories found from all over the world.There are many ghost stories in every culture around the world. This book details seven of them. A witch that owns a skin tree, a bloodthirsty creature that demands tolls, an evil pack of boys at night, and many more (a total of seven). In the tradition of the haiku, each story is detailed in multiple sets of haiku's for a complete story. They also are paired with a blood-curdling image each, giving more insight to the evil of each tale. Views: 423
Fresh from college, Emily, is starting her new life in a small town. Her quiet neighbor introduces her to literature, writing and small town pleasures, but does his strange behavior hide a deep secret? How will Emily find this, her fist summer alone?The past meets the present!In this first ever published collection of poetry by the author and written with warmth and feeling straight from the heart, this book intends to take readers,on a journey of emotions.A landmark in poetry, using olde English and contemporary crossover dialects. Views: 423
The hunt is on for Rose Blake. Bella Elizabeth is set loose to extract information. The thundering champion 'Flaxmead' heads overseas and in an attempt to bring Rose Blake out of the woodwork turning the equine establishment upside down. Jodi Stanton suffers a late life crisis raising a few eyebrows and John Stanton call's on yet another women in his pursuit for information.The thundering equine 'Flaxmead' heads overseas and in an attempt to bring long lost daughter of Flaxmead's creator, Rose Blake, out of the woodwork. John Stanton wonders why the hunt for Rose is taking so long and unleashes the talent of Bella Elizabeth Fonteyn to speed things up eager to encourage Stanton's attention she responds. Jodi Stanton has a late life crisis unsure of whom she is ruffling a few feathers. Roses father Winston Blake snatches his only child from absolute power in a foreign land. Someone has crossed the line and another woman from Stanton's past enters the fray. Views: 422
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Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to discover the truth.
Book #1 - The Mystery of Hollow Inn
Book #2 - The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines
Book #3 - The Beach House Mystery
Book #4 - The Heiress of Covington Ranch
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A fairytale about the adventures of a little boy who stammers and how he helps a King.A fairytale about a kind King, a witch's spell, and a boy who stammers but never hesitates when it comes to courage. (No illustrations beyond the cover). Views: 422
The Killer Wore Cranberry anthology is back with an all-new set of flavorful stories, guaranteed to whet your appetite for both your favorite holiday fare and a tasty crime story. In this collection of humorous short mysteries, see what happens when sisters are pushed over the edge, dentists dine with crime bosses, 1950s private detectives deal with dames and sweet potatoes and a family has a bit of a problem with their future son-in-law. And that's just the tip of the turkey leg!Join us at our table for ten great stories from returning Cranberry authors Big Jim Williams, Lesley A. Diehl, Earl Staggs, Barbara Metzger, Steve Shrott, Laird Long and Barb Goffman. We've brought along some new friends too: Sandra Murphy, Rob Chirico and Debra H. Goldstein. And, again this year, Lisa Wagner presents three recipes in-between the stories that are sure to have your guests killing for seconds!At the head of our table is J. Alan Hartman, the Editor-in-Chief of Untreed Reads Publishing who has curated all four installments of The Killer Wore Cranberry plus the anthologies Year's End, The Untreed Detectives and Moon Shot.So, turn off that football game. Tell Grandma you just don't have time for green bean casserole or gelatin mold. Let Uncle Bernie sleep off the tryptophan in the recliner. Then, find yourself a comfortable spot away from the carving knives and get ready to laugh, solve crimes and experience our fourth meal of pure mayhem!contents
Lisa Wagner: Breakfast Pumpkin Bread
Big Jim Williams: A Foolish Fowl's Thanksgiving/Cranberry Murder Case
Lesley A. Diehl: Leave it to Cleaver
Sandra Murphy: The Tater Cot Caper
Earl Staggs: Turkey Tuesday
Lisa Wagner: Easy Bread Stuffing
Barbara Metzger: Bogged Down
Steve Shrott: More Good Times
Rob Chirico: Murder on the Side
Laird Long: Talk, Turkey!
Lisa Wagner: Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Barb Goffman: It's a Trap
Debra Goldstein: Thanksgiving in Moderation Views: 422
The Master Thesis aims to give a comprehensive description of sustainability reporting that exists today.The Master Thesis aims to give a comprehensive description of sustainability reporting that exists today. In the analysis I will look at the leading companies from different sectors that drive global consumption. I will then perform an analysis focusing on the criteria, which in my view are prerequisites to sound reporting and efficient operations. Key trends will be identified that drive sustainability reporting internally within the company and also globally. Recommendations will then be provided on how any company can implement a comprehensive materiality assessment process and introduce an efficient waste management approach. By integrating and continuously improving these two aspects the company will be able to advance on sustainability, ensure good reputation, adhere to current and future regulations whilst at the same time improve its balance sheets and the welfare of the planet. Views: 422
I am a former military type who sometimes feels the need to translate the double speak of the military. Musings have to do with family, religion, sickness. Interesting, quick reads.It is Halloween night, 1967, New York City, and children all over the city romp over the neighborhoods in the joyous quest for a Trick or Treat. Young Sonia and her brothers join the revelry, but as the evening fades into night, she becomes aware that a mysterious figure watching from high above. Up on the roof of her tenement building, a pale-faced stranger watches and beckons, and Sonya is helpless to resist.THIS IS A SHORT STORY, AN HOUR'S READING. Views: 422
Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second... Amaranthe is hoping for a Solstice Day gift.After a year full of adventure, intrigue, and tragedy, Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second... Amaranthe is hoping for a Solstice Day gift. Sicarius, having never given a gift in his life, finds the second problem far more daunting.This holiday-themed short story takes place after Forged in Blood II and before Republic. Views: 422
