Superpowered police officer Harry Blaine brings his daughter to a very special gym, where weights are measured not in pounds, but in tons. This story is a sequel to Bulletproof and Young Guns, and is included in The Bulletproof Badge collection.Superpowered police officer Harry Blaine brings his daughter to a very special gym, where weights are measured not in pounds, but in tons. This story is a sequel to Bulletproof and Young Guns, and is included in The Bulletproof Badge collection. Views: 434
From award-winning author G. Willow Wilson, The Bird King is an epic journey set during the reign of the last sultan in the Iberian peninsula at the height of the Spanish Inquisition. G. Willow Wilson's debut novel Alif the Unseen was an NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and it established her as a vital American Muslim literary voice. Now she delivers The Bird King, a stunning new novel that tells the story of Fatima, a concubine in the royal court of Granada, the last emirate of Muslim Spain, and her dearest friend Hassan, the palace mapmaker. Hassan has a secret—he can draw maps of places he's never seen and bend the shape of reality. When representatives of the newly formed Spanish monarchy arrive to negotiate the sultan's surrender, Fatima befriends one of the women, not realizing that she will see Hassan's gift as sorcery and a threat to Christian Spanish rule. With their freedoms at stake, what will Fatima risk... Views: 433
It’s been a year since the initial outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, and for the survivors in the suburbs of Philadelphia, everything is about to change. When a mysterious man shows up at the gate of their safe zone, proclaiming to have “a product of vital interest and importance”, more than a few residents wanted answers, including Connor. Venturing to the nearby Chemcorp facility, survivorsIt’s been a year since the initial outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, and for the survivors in the suburbs of Philadelphia, everything is about to change. When a mysterious man shows up at the gate of their safe zone, proclaiming to have “a product of vital interest and importance”, more than a few residents wanted answers, including Connor. Venturing to the nearby Chemcorp facility, survivors throughout the region gather and are introduced to a chemist named Abe Morrow . . . and to a product that would change everything. Views: 433
A collection of 20 flash fiction stories, ranging from science fiction and horror, to drama and humor.For centuries, Gods and Creatures of the Damned have walked amongst mortals. Unbeknownst of the myth known to mortals, the Creatures of the Damned live in a realm cloaked inside their own, called Pearu. But when the dethroned Queen creates chaos in the mortal world, the Gods banish the Creatures of the Damned back to Pearu, sealing the Gates.Aristaeus is a Hell Demon from Pearu, and a Prince. An agreement between the King of Pearu and the Gods, has allowed him to roam the mortal world as a Reaper, capturing souls. The only problem is being a Reaper has left the Hell Demon with unfathomable feelings for mortals that are not fit for his kind. All Aristaeus wants is to stop the feelings and do his job, while not capturing the unwanted attention from the Gods. But when the dethroned Queen suddenly reappears, mayhem strikes.The King declares war against the Gods, the dethroned Queen just may be harboring an orb that could destroy the world of Pearu, and Aristaeus is beginning to possess powers unknown of a Hell Demon. With the help of his best friend and the Goddess Astraea, Aristaeus must put a stop to the war and the dethroned Queen, while coming to terms with the fact that he may be something far more dangerous than that of a God and Demon. Views: 432
Young Parker French is terrified on his first day in kindergarten. But in later years when God peeks in on him, and then he meets Mr. Gray, a ghost in a duster and handsome Stetson hat, he’s okay with it. Strange goings on at the edge of the forest, however, reveal a more sinister presence at work.Young Parker French is terrified on his first day in kindergarten. But in later years when God peeks in on him, and then he meets Mr. Gray, a ghost in a duster and handsome Stetson hat, he’s okay with it. Strange goings on at the edge of the forest, however, reveal a more sinister presence at work. Mr. Gray won’t be able to save him. And Momma . . . well, Momma can’t know. Parker learns that sometimes innocence is no protection against the dark. Views: 431
Crooked Words is an eclectic collection of short fiction in pursuit of the many different shades of what it means to live queer.A young transgender magician travels the world on a quest for a mystical talking sword. A witch wonders why her would-be lovers can’t date her the old-fashioned way. A cross-dressing man meets a suit-clad soul whose gender defies definition. A non-binary zombie wishes ze were the hero in science-fiction stories. A genderqueer manservant tries to save her mentally-ill lover with a deck of tarot cards. A boy looks at himself in the mirror and ponders the fear of telling his family that his name isn’t Susan. Crooked Words is an eclectic collection of short fiction in pursuit of the many different shades of what it means to live queer. Views: 429
After Jeremy's caretaker Mrs. Berry died, he soon came to accept the only father figure he would ever know in 'Ratchet', a biker who worked on motorcycles for a living. Jeremy followed Ratchet into a lifestyle that few ever come back from. As a child, Jeremy sang songs of praise. At this point, would he be able to sing a song of redemption?Jeremy Bonds was a bad man. With no parents in the picture when he was young, he turned to a kindly old neighbor in Mrs. Berry, who taught him to sing with the children's choir at church. But after Mrs. Berry died, Jeremy soon came to accept the only father figure he would ever know in 'Ratchet', a biker who worked on motorcycles for a living. Jeremy followed Ratchet into a lifestyle that few ever come back from. As a child, Jeremy sang songs of praise. At this point, would he be able to sing a song of redemption? Views: 422
After the Isis Saga. Before the Temptation of John Haynes. A new beginning for the Harbinger of Death.Mortally wounded by the goddess Isis in a thrilling final battle, the demon E’steem is transported to a mysterious palace. After she recovers from her injuries she learns that Lucifer, Lord of Hell has saved her life. Impressed by the treachery she participated in to attain membership among his Elect, the Prince of Darkness promotes her to position of autonomy in his Legion. However, E’steem soon learns not to trust the subtle politics transpiring around her when dealing with the father of lies.The Politics of Hell details what happened to E’steem in between Isis and The Temptation of John Haynes. In this short story readers will learn how she somehow she recovered from near death and how she met Lucifer. A bridge between books, it’s meant to tie up any loose ends in Isis and set up the future storyline for The Temptation of John Haynes. Views: 417
This E-book is a collection of short stories following the darkness within and without basic human nature, showing us how big and how small our worlds truly are. Grim tales of the unknown and a magnifying glass on the people we may be standing right next to. Chillers, Thrillers and adventures abound, but are you ready for what lies beneath the Depths?Through blackened vistas, the world appears dark and dreary. In truth, those windows are clear and truthful though. Does this mean the dark recesses of our world hide some sinister truth yet to be discovered? Is there something sinister right alongside us that we do not see? In “The Depths,” we hear the chilling final tale of Oscar Lindström, a deep sea analyst. While diving in the Baltic Sea, he discovered something neither he nor anyone would be prepared for…but what did he find?In “A Normal Life,” Calvin DeRue is invited to a neighbor’s Bar mitzvah, yet something is amiss. Someone in this party is hiding their true intentions and the devil is in the details. Who are they and what sinister truth are they hiding?Finally, in “Just a Talk,” Donovan Lemarr is in for the shock of his life. One simple day at work belies a world of trouble at home. Worse for wear, how will Don handle the struggles he isn’t prepared for? Views: 414
An all-new Star Trek movie-era adventure!While attempting to settle in as commandant of Starfleet Academy, Admiral James T. Kirk must suddenly contend with the controversial, turbulent integration of an alien warrior caste into the student body—and quickly becomes embroiled in conflict when the Academy controversy escalates to murder. Meanwhile, Captain Spock of the USS Enterprise and Commander Pavel Chekov of the USS Reliant are investigating a series of powerful cosmic storms seemingly targeting Federation worlds—unstoppable outbursts emitting from the very fabric of space. Endeavoring to predict where the lethal storms will strike next, Spock and Chekov make the shocking discovery that the answer lies in Commander Nyota Uhura's past—one that she no longer remembers.... ™, ®, & © 2021 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Views: 410
A gap in the Bible.. a second Saviour - the three days after the Crucifixion, and before the Resurrection. Found to have risen shortly after his death, Jesus spent the next three days with Satan, when Satan was still favoured by God before he was cast to Hell. The reader discovers Satan sought to save Mankind from God, and how all was not good in Heaven at the time.. told by the Holy SpiritThere is a gap in the Bible – the three days after Jesus was taken down from the Cross, and before his Resurrection. This story is about those three days. Scripture has Jesus rising from the dead on the third day – instead, in Double Christ we find Jesus rising shortly after being taken down from the cross. The reader follows his movements during the next three days where we learn Jesus spent most of his time in the company of Hassatan – or Satan as he is known today, but Satan when he was still favoured by God as his Chief Adversary, before he was cast from Heaven. The reader discovers Satan was Mankind’s greatest champion, and of how all was not good in Heaven at that time. A story told by the Holy Spirit (Paraclete), God's partner, in her words… Views: 408
[Corentine] follows the narrator, a man who wants to forget his past, as he searches for his missing girlfriend, a woman who is unable to recall her own. All signs point to the involvement of a company named Synchro Systems, where doctors have been working with volunteers using experimental, cutting edge treatments for memory disorders.Though they'll try to mimic what we are, in the core of our souls, writing our very memories for us, they will never be able to replace the truth and the reality as it existed before they've tampered with it. They cannot write our histories for us, our very thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. There will be no questions. We'll always know the difference between the real and the imagined.Attributed to a skeptic (In reaction to the initial press release issued by Synchro Systems about their Synchronicity Drive treatment tests)What if the greatest love of your life never existed?What if they did, but someone was trying to erase them from your memory?[Corentine] follows the narrator, a man who wants to forget his past, as he searches for his missing girlfriend, a woman who is unable to recall her own. All signs point to the involvement of a company named Synchro Systems, where doctors have been working with volunteers using experimental, cutting edge treatments for memory disorders. Views: 401
THE POLARIS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories ranging from suspense to fantasy. These stories, created by author Joshua Jackson are designed to take readers on a ride through the lives of multiple characters. Readers will learn about the fantasy world of The Polaris, the relationship between a horse and a fox, and a man who wakes up and believes his wife is missing.THE POLARIS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories ranging from suspense to fantasy. These stories, created by author Joshua Jackson are designed to take readers on a ride through the lives of multiple characters. Readers will learn about the fantasy world of The Polaris, the relationship between a horse and a fox, and a man who wakes up and believes his wife is missing."The Polaris" is a fantasy world ran by "King Darvo." After many years of battling in war, Darvo finally becomes king and renames the kingdom "The Polaris" as it sits under the north star. After many years of violence, Darvo makes his kingdom a land of peace and love. People no longer settle things with violence or hate. Citizens of the kingdom help each other build homes and make food, children play without a care in the world. It seems as if there is finally peace in the world. However Zull, a member of the kings staff does not like this new world. Zull fought along side Darvo for years and believes Darvo has changed for the worst and becomes jealous of Darvo. Will Zull try to become the new ruler? Will Darvo have to fight in one more war to insure peace in the world?"The Fox and the Horse" is a story of love and even a little drama. Farmer Jack learns of love and friendship when he sees his beloved horse Lucky become friend with a energetic fox. With not wanting any more animals, Jack turns away the fox every time he sees him. After seeing how his actions change Lucky's behavior, will Jack decide to allow another animal on the farm?"Lost" is a story of drama where Tony wakes up to find that his wife missing. He begins to search before a big snow storm hits Denver. As he searches he finds out the truth about his wife and his memory loss. However, after finding the truth, Tony still wakes up every day looking for his wife. Will Tony ever get his memory back? Views: 400
When J’s car breaks down outside the village pub Ruth the landlady has no reason to disbelieve his explanation that he was just passing through. They have an instant attraction to the other. Whilst he waits for his car to be repaired J tells Ruth of his career and background. Then the details of his job begin to change and Ruth starts to wonder if J has another reason for staying in the village.Kit needed a new start from her past. She escaped an abusive relationship and traveled from place to place for two years in fear of her ex boyfriend, Gabe, from finding her. Along her way she stops and makes an unexpected friend with a waitress, Tiffany. She feels at home in this small town and being able to have a new friend and a fresh start she feels like she has found what she was looking for. She finds a new love interest with a strong man, Steven, and they soon become lovers. But will the past come back to haunt her? Will she be able to make it out alive this time? Views: 399
A short story. A woman is chased by a terrifying creature who looks all too familiar.The Caterpillar Adventure is a story for children. The book explores the theme; from child to a student, using imagery of the natural world to tell the story.It is written with teachers in mind as it also includes a script version of the story. This can be used "as is" or adapted to the classroom context. There are even some hints on how to produce the play.The book can be used as source material in a primary teaching context. Views: 397
