Ever since Annie's mother died she has been nursing her elderly father in her home, tending to his every need, and she is devastated when the inevitable happens and he too passes away. However, she is able to console herself with happy memories of a man who was always there for her and was perhaps the only man in her sixty-three-year life who never let her down. So when an inconsistency of wedding dates leads her to question every memory she holds dear, her whole life is shattered by the discovery that the man she spent her whole life looking up to was not her real father.As Annie tries to negotiate the grief, anger and betrayal that she is experiencing, it falls to her eldest daughter, Suzie, to pursue the truth and delve into the controversial family past, hidden in secret letters, dusty war records and a neglected headstone. As Annie becomes less and less able to cope, the pressure for Suzie to deliver an explanation rises and she can only hope that the truth is enough to... Views: 564
Craig finds himself back in school where he is to learn about the new planet which is now his home.Craig's back in school but this time he's curious. Learning about this new planet interests him.His first outing since he arrived is a geological survey, this is where he meets Jaxsper, a purple alienwith blue reptilian eyes.The class visits the Cothap Caves where Craig finds something that baffles him. Views: 556
Jacob Flynn thinks he’s God’s gift to women. His game is to see how quickly he can meet them, seduce them, and dump them. When things go too far one night with his latest conquest, Melanie, he ends up with a dead body. He manages to evade the police, but he doesn’t count on Melanie’s sister, Lauren, who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.Demon blood is poisonous and addictive. Three vampire clan leaders set aside their personal differences and convene to discuss the socio-political dangers of demon blood addiction - and hopefully find a solution that won't put all of their lives at risk.THE 'ZOMBIES VS VAMPIRES VS DEMONS' WORLD:In a post-apocalyptic world, humans are a just valuable resource: zombies want their brains, vampires want their blood, and demons want their souls. Pure humans are difficult to come by, and the factions scrape what they need from each other, either through brute force or fragile alliances.SUPERNATURAL FANTASY STORY [1250 words] Views: 544
The four old spies are long past their glory days, and now meet up mostly at the funerals of former colleagues, after which they typically enjoy an hour or two of complaining about the relaxation of standards at Britain?s security services. The latest indignity: The Director has recently sent round a most discourteous directive that the four are under no circumstances to consider writing their memoirs. Well, they are not to be ordered about like some band of errand-boys! They served their country with honor, and the country has the right to know it. In fact, if you think about it, publishing their memoirs is a patriotic duty. Unfortunately, the Director doesn?t see it quite that way. Views: 517
This 20-page short story companion to the Darkness Trilogy can be read on its own or as a supplement to the trilogy.If a vampire destroyed your life, would you give up or fight back? When Trudy's world is turned upside down, she has to make a decision: succumb to her misery and give up, or train to fight the monsters that ruined her life.How does one become a vampire hunter? Find out in this 20-page short story companion to the Darkness Trilogy, which begins with book #1, Welcome to the Darkness.If a vampire destroyed your life, would you give up or fight back? Trudy's life is looking up, and she suspects her boyfriend is about to propose marriage. Then the unthinkable happens, tragedy strikes, and her world spins into darkness. Does she have what it takes to embrace her new destiny? Views: 506
A Collection of short stories, some strange, some bizarre, others with the faint longing of winter dreams and wonderful adventures. Also as a bonus, includes first chapters of all Mr. Ruggeri's novels.SHORT STORIES:Winter DanceExpiationA View From The SanctuaryLimmenkov’s LamentFrom Beginning To BeginningRadzinsky’s LunchA House In The SuburbsBreakdownThe TenantCharlie’s Big TrickChristmas PastThe Last Christmas TreeBONUS: FIRST CHAPTERS OF NOVELS:The OtherFather EverlastingIn Hopes Of HeavenThe Luxembourg AmendmentLet Us Do EvilThe HauntForbidden FlowersThe ProjectionistA Faint Cold FearThe FanaticA River Of TimeNightangel Views: 505
Exciting historical novel set in 7th century Ireland and Northern Britain. Life, love and loss of larger than life characters who lived in these troubled times.Exciting historical novel set in 7th century Ireland and Northern Britain. Life, love and loss of larger than life characters who lived in these troubled times. We follow the adventures of a gallant Irish warrior, an intrepid Irish Princess and a daring young Pict. Their predicaments as well as the plight of many others were influenced by plagues and battles as a backdrop to looming events that took place prior to and after the Synod of Whitby in 664. Views: 496
Exciting historical novel set in 7th century Caledonia and Northern Britain. We follow the adventures of a gallant Irish warrior monk, an intrepid Irish Princess who joins the Celtic Church and a daring young Pict.Exciting historical novel set in 7th century Caledonia and Northern Britain. Life, love and loss of larger than life characters who lived in these turbulent times. We follow the adventures of a gallant Irish warrior monk, an intrepid Irish Princess who joins the Celtic Church and a daring young Pict. They combine to rescue a group of Picts who were captured by Dal Riata warriors and return them to their Hebridean homeland. Views: 480
This book is about a character in Minecraft, Steve, who is sick and tired. He wants someone else in his majestic world.Will he find someone?Who will he find?Well you can find out now by downloading this free book!Steve is sick and tired. His world has no other humans or players. But he finds a dog. Berty, he calles him. They find there way through an epic journey, nearly getting blown up halfway. Will they find someone?Who will they find?Well, you can find out now by downloading this book for free! Views: 478
After helping Prince Kung avert an international disaster and negotiating with Inspector Gong's mother for his betrothal to Concubine Swan, Lady Li takes a well-deserved evening to enjoy the first public performance by a female Peking opera performer. But her relaxing night out takes a dramatic turn when a murder is committed on stage during the performance. Inspector Gong's attempt at finding a distraction from the troubles in his heart is thwarted when he and Lady Li attend the same opera performance. Thankfully, a murder in front of hundreds of people plunges him into a world usually hidden behind curtains and costumes. The empress has decreed that women can now play female roles in Peking's beloved operas. But few women have been willing to undertake the challenge and risk the wrath of the more conservative opera patrons. When the first woman willing to step into the role of the "dan" becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her co-star, Lady Li begs... Views: 467
