So, you think you’re in love with an Astrogator.
Captain Nick Steele discovers that being married to an Astrogator isn’t as easy as he’d thought it would be. Not that Astrogator Cai was an issue, for they remained deeply, passionately in love with one another, but everyone else seems to have an issue with it, especially the administrators of the Psionics Guild.
To what lengths will the Guild go to separate Nick from their Astrogator? What price is Nick willing to pay to keep Cai? What will Cai give up to keep Nick? Views: 426
A megalomaniac 13-yr old is ready to usher humanity into its next phase in history. His first step will be eliminating his future competition.A short story.Delbert Gray was an amateur photographer with a hunger for fame. The camera Delbert used was a cheap Kodak instamatic. You can see why Delbert dreamed of owning a Nikon like his rich friend Michael. Michael would let his friend Delbert develop his pictures in his dark room while he was developing his own. Delbert really envied Michael's photographs and would often close his eyes and day dream about being a famous photographer some day. As Delbert was walking around the town square he came across an Antique shop that had an old bellows camera in the display window. Delbert said to himself, "If I could just have that camera I bet it would take better pictures than Michael's." Delbert slumped over with tears again flowing down his cheeks knowing in reality there was no way he could afford such a beautiful camera. Just as Delbert was walking past the Antique shop, an old man opened the door and came up to Delbert and said, "I noticed you were looking at that old camera in the window as if it belonged to you." Delbert answered, "Yes, Sir, I was only wishing. I knew in my heart I could not afford such a beautiful camera. Besides, I don't even have a job or any money to give you and my father told me the only way I could buy a new camera was to get a job next year. By that time your camera would be gone and I would be heartbroken once more. Well I better be on my way, because if I don't get home soon my dad is going to whoop me.""Not so fast!” the old man said in a tender voice. I've never had anyone come by my shop and want any of my antiques like you have. I tell you what if you really want the camera it’s yours to keep. Don't worry about the money your money is no good to me. There's only one condition. Bring me a copy of the photos you take. I have a scrap book that I would like to place them in. That's all I ask of you. What do you say?" Delbert should have known something was up when the old man that sells antiques for a living doesn't give his antiques away for free. Why all of a sudden should the old man give him a rare valuable camera only one in existence to a young boy. There is something very wrong with this picture. You'll want to read on and on to find out. Views: 426
Anthony and Edward are enjoying a trip to London with their parents. The many exciting things to see and do in the city keep the boys happy until one day THEY come. It is the End of the World. While humanity faces extinction, the boys are in a race against time. In their most dangerous quest ever they must find a way to defeat the most terrifying evil in the universe.Anthony and Edward are enjoying a trip to London with their parents. The many exciting things to see and do in the city keep the boys happy until one day THEY come. It is the End of the World. While humanity faces extinction, the boys are in a race against time. In their most dangerous quest ever they must find a way to defeat the most terrifying evil in the universe. Can YOU survive the Dare Quest challenge? Views: 426
From Evolved Publishing & D. Robert Pease, award-winning author of "Noah Zarc" series, "Joey Cola: Dream Warriors," and "Shadow Swarm," comes a short story of the ancient tale of one man’s quest for glory, and the dragon who stands in his way. ~ Blessed by the gods, Job has never lost a battle. He has triumphed over every challenge from man and nature. Arrogant? Yes, but he's invincible. Or is he?From Evolved Publishing and D. Robert Pease, award-winning author of the "Noah Zarc" series, "Joey Cola: Dream Warriors," and "Shadow Swarm," comes a short story of the ancient tale of one man’s quest for glory, and the dragon who stands in his way. [Epic Fantasy, Dragon Adventure, Christian Fantasy, Short Story]~~~~~~~~~~Blessed by the gods, Job has never lost a battle. He has triumphed over every challenge from man and nature. Arrogant? Yes, but he's invincible. Or is he?~~~~~~~~~~FROM THE AUTHOR:The book of Job is one of my favorites in the Bible. The idea that a man could go through such misery, the loss of his family, boils all over his body, friends who berate him, and still not lose his faith just amazes me. ~ I found myself imagining what happened in Job’s youth to create the man we see in the Bible. At one point God challenges Job and describes an awesome creature that could only be described as a dragon. ~ Thus the genesis of this story. I hope you like it.~~~~~~~~~~DISCOVER THE OTHER GREAT BOOKS BY D. ROBERT PEASE:Epic Fantasy: "Shadow Swarm"Young Adult Urban Fantasy: "Joey Cola: Dream Warriors"Middle Grade Sci-Fi: "Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble" (Book 1)Middle Grade Sci-Fi: "Noah Zarc: Cataclysm" (Book 2)Middle Grade Sci-Fi: "Noah Zarc: Declaration" (Book 3)Middle Grade Sci-Fi: "Noah Zarc: Omnibus" (Special Edition)Middle Grade Sci-Fi: "Noah Zarc: Roswell Incident" (Short Story) Views: 425
Unable to bear the daily reminders of her grief any longer, Dr. Channing Drury travels a thousand miles north to seek a new life. Almost as soon as she arrives, she realizes she chose wrong. She's unable to save the child rushed to the clinic amidst the falling snow — a little girl the age her own daughter would have been, had she lived.Nothing Keoman Thunderwood tries can restore the gifts that are the most important part of his life. When a supernatural entity rises and ruthlessly destroys everyone who tries to thwart its quest, Keoman is determined to at least protect Channing from trying to discover why the entity is targeting her for help.The Ojibways believe the only way to serve justice on Nenegean, the monster of lore who frightens children, is to destroy her. But another malevolent monster is preying on the precious little ones, a human one. The tribe believes there is no lesser of these two evils, and both must be eradicated.Silent Prey is the second book in the... Views: 425
Who can you turn to when everyone betrays your trust? This is an especially important question for Ruth Gallagher. Severely injured at the same time that her best friend is killed in a mountain climbing incident, she later learns it was no accident. Repeated attempts on her life are made when a mobster believes she knows more about his criminal enterprises than she does. Riding to the rescue is U.S. Marshal Emma Blake, but after all the perfidy can Ruth trust Emma? Barely healed from her previous encounters, she may not have a choice. Views: 425
When Depression-era private eye Maggie Sullivan is invited to dine with a millionaire, she doesn’t expect the first course to be a gun in her face. It draws her into a gold-plated web of theft, revenge, double crosses and murder.
A big-time swindle has made fools of some of the city’s wealthiest businessmen. The man
behind it has vanished. When Maggie begins asking questions, he reappears – dead in the river. But she’s already learned too much. Someone’s out to silence her too.
Armed with her .38 and a nip of gin, Maggie closes in on a killer as a mobster offers a hint, a cop unsettles her with his chemistry, and a woman with deadly potential plays a game by her own rules. Views: 425
The Night Train: Pioneer, the story of an overnight train trip from Memphis TN to Washington DC, is a supernatural mystery thriller story. The quick read story, The Artifact, is a suspense story. The other quick read story, Trapped in the Barn, is an amusing mystery story. Views: 425
This book is great for a quick bedtime story or a cute tale to be read aloud with friends and family!* Excellent for early and beginning readers* Great for reading aloud with friends and family* Cute short story that is great for a quick bedtime story* Big and bright illustrations for kidsThis books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home!Peanut and Sparky is gorgeous illustrated children's book about a silly little baby squirrel named Peanut and a feisty Golden Lab named Sparky. Children books can be very amusing with such an unlikely duo!The illustrations in the kid's picture book are optimized to be superior quality, vivid, and bright for tablets and e-readers to improve the story and bring it to life for early and beginner readers!This is an excellent read for beginning and early readers. There are cute and bright illustrations for younger readers.This book is great for a quick bedtime story or a cute tale to be read aloud with friends and family.* Excellent for early and beginning readers* Great for reading aloud with friends and family* Cute short story that is great for a quick bedtime story* Big and bright illustrations for kidsThis books is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home! Views: 425
Nomad is a science fiction novel by author George O. Smith. The novel was originally serialized in three parts in the magazine Astounding beginning in December 1944, under Smith's pseudonym, Wesley Long. Classic space opera -- Mars, wars, invisible planets, wars, superscience, duplicity, and wars. Views: 425
After hitting the big 4-oh, Deb hits an all-time low. Her job sucks, her love life is non-existent, and she's tired of living in a small market town. So, she does what any woman of sense would do: quits her job, sells her house, and gets a life. What she doesn't expect is the attention of a very hot younger man. And the only chance she has for happiness is to get over herself and take a chance, even if it does seem stupid. Views: 425
Thirty-one year old Janie was a good girl, she played by the rules.. Her life had direction, she was on the right track, or so she thought, until last December when her comfortable little world unraveled. Now she must rebuild her life, alone. With no plan she feels lost until a random stranger offers her more than she could imagine. Join her on a magical tale of love, loss and personal discoveryIs love in the stars? in the air? or, in the cards? Can we find ourselves during a long walk on the beach? a short walk on a pier? or, a quick bike ride into town? Would destiny call through the reeds? as a bellowing horn? or, as a barking dog?Do you believe in fate? destiny? or, the after-life?These are questions that thirty-one year old Janie wasn't even considering, she didn't need to. She was a good girl, she followed the rules. Her life had direction, she was on the right track, or so she thought, until last December when her comfortable little world unraveled. Comfortably married for a few years to her college sweetheart, steady job, great dog, nice apartment. While she and Tom's marriage wasn't a Hollywood romance, she was confident that eventually, in time, and with some effort, there would be a house and children. It's that time of year, the height of the holiday season, the second week of December to be exact. Too much seasonal hype Janie always thought, holiday decorations in full force, parties galore, so much good cheer. Last year, at Janie's company's annual holiday function, there was plenty of food, way too much alcohol and an overabundance of Joy. Not just happy, fun-party joy, but over-indulgent, perpetually flirtatious Joy -- with Janie's husband, Tom, in what turned into the water-cooler talk of the office, and, as the new year unfolded, the dissolution of her marriage. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, again, Janie finds herself surrounded by the usual merriment, but she is sad and alone. Her husband's infidelity has forced her to face re-inventing herself as her dream-life crumbled. Not only was she subjected to stares and whispers at work, but she was forced into a new space socially, and residentially. Most recently the death of her long-time canine companion, Maggie, has been the icing on her 'emotional' cake. Now she must rebuild her life, alone. With no plan, direction or hope she feels lost in the dark until a random stranger offers more than just 'a light.' Join her on a magical tale of love, loss and personal discovery. Views: 424
