The old maid and other stories. Three new weird tales by Rufus Woodward. Three short stories of ghosts and witches, of sibling rivalry and desperate longings, of the weight of time passing and the strange unsettling things that lurk on cliff tops and in sand dunes. Chapbook number two of four volumes forthcoming from the Olgada Press during 2015The old maid and other stories. Three new weird tales by Rufus Woodward.Three short stories of ghosts and witches, of sibling rivalry and desperate longings, of the weight of time passing and the strange unsettling things that lurk on cliff tops and in sand dunes.The old maid“I was trying to help you,” she says. “You really shouldn’t talk to me like that. Don't ever talk to me like that.”“Fine by me,” snaps Charlotte. “Whatever makes you think I want to talk to you at all?”Cold companionHe gets up and goes through to the other room and finds her there, curled up, head to the wall with tears running down her face. Somewhere in the darkness the sound of low sobbing is coming back at her. He puts his arms around her and holds her tightly.“I couldn’t stay away,” she whispers between tears. “I knew it was here and I couldn’t stay away.”Ghost story (not scary)“Then something happens and it’s not funny anymore. It all comes so quickly that we don’t even have time to leave. When he’s gone we stand there for the longest time, listening to her cry. Then we shuffle away, neither of us saying anything or knowing what to do with ourselves.”‘The old maid and other stories’ is Chapbook number two of four volumes forthcoming from the Olgada Press during 2015. Views: 339
"Where did you find the dress! Tell me! Where did you buy this?""A tailor, in the woods. Let go of me, woman. What is with you? What is this about?""What was the name of the shop! You must tell me, Gregory!"He tried to undo her claw-like grasp on his arms but to no avail. She was digging her fingers in for dear life."Tell me!""The Verdant Egress! Why?"(Read long description for more...)"Where did you find the dress! Tell me! Where did you buy this?""A tailor, in the woods. Let go of me, woman. What is with you? What is this about?""What was the name of the shop! You must tell me, Gregory!"He tried to undo her claw-like grasp on his arms but to no avail. She was digging her fingers in for dear life."Tell me!""The Verdant Egress! Why?"Caralynne turned to flee the room, meaning to head for the door once more, but Gregory was quicker. His hand shot out, drunk or not, and he turned her back towards him."You can't go out at this hour alone! It's unheard of!""Let go of me!" Caralynne squealed, pushing at him."Caralynne, I can't let you leave…not like this!"For a moment, she paused and looked up at him. In his cups or no, he was stronger than her. This wouldn’t be easy for her to say, but there was much at stake. And she would give anything to leave the house in this very moment. There was no time to spare."If you…if you let me leave, I shall return…"Her hands were gentle as she pressed them lightly to his velvety vest and pushed him away from her. She saw him swallow at the merest hint of heat in her touch, but still he didn't let go of her arms."When I return, I shall…I shall find you. In your…bedroom…"Lord Esteban's eyes widened at the suggestion. Caralynne nodded, knowing he had made the connection she intended. Whether she would keep that soft agreement she had just made or not, she didn't care. But she needed to leave. Now."When you return," Gregory said carefully, "I'll be in my bedroom. Attend me there. Like a wife should…"Caralynne nodded this time and slowly, Lord Esteban let her go. Then she turned and left the room, running for the door that a servant was already opening for her. With barely enough time to draw her cloak hood up over her head, she ran out into the rain and into the night. Views: 338
Dropped onto the streets with nothing and no one, Eden struggles to avoid death, slavery, and the attentions of the sexy-but-evil overlord of the Outpost. A dark, gritty, poetic tale of survival and friendship in a desperate world.BOOK ONE IN THE E SERIESLife is harsh. It makes no exceptions. Not even for the innocent. Outpost Three: a huddle of crumbling buildings choked by a concrete wall. Cracked pavement, rusted metal, splintering boards. Huge robotic Sentries police the streets, but the Ten Laws are broken every time one turns its back. Eden is determined, smart, and a born survivor. Stripped of her memories and dumped on the streets of the Outpost, slavers and starvation are only the beginning of her problems. A devastating conflict is coming that threatens to consume her world and tear her newfound family apart. “Absolutely heart-stopping! Grizzly, dark, haunting and gripping in a way that kept me glued in to the very end. If you are looking for a strong and smart heroine in a kick butt dystopian world, this is the book for you.” - Leti Del Mar, author Views: 338
The first three Capes Online books in one convenient collection! Views: 338
Hoping to cool off a twenty-five-year-old feud between two neighboring families, Cassie Stuart only succeeds in pouring kerosene on the flames. Both sides have warned her to get out of Texas pronto. . .or they will burn her father's ranch to the ground. What Cassie needs is a peacemaker but she ends up with a widow-maker instead.
He is called Angel , a ruggedly handsome hired gun with eyes as black as sin. Unwanted and unwelcomed by his ungrateful employer, he would just as soon leave Cassie to fend for herself. But a stubborn sense of duty , and a desire to taste the sweetness of her kiss steels Angel's resolve to make Cassie want him, come hell or high water. . .and for more than his gun alone. Views: 338
Story Sampler is a free sampling of stories found in my other collections that provide the reader with a broad cross-section of the types of stories I have published in these collections (mystery, science fiction, fantasy, mainstream, cross-genre).Story Sampler is a free sampling of stories found in my other collections. Five of the stories come from Have You Seen My Cat and Other Stories (a collection of mystery, science fiction, and cross-genre stories); seven come from Worms and Other Alien Encounters (science fiction stories about alien visitation on earth or stories set in space); three are from Last Rites . . . And Wrongs (a collection of poetry and mainstream stories involving death and destruction); and one light fantasy story from The Drunken Wizard's Playmates and Other Stories (a short novel with four bonus stories). Together, they provide the reader with a broad cross-section of the types of stories I have published in these collections. Views: 338
Raptor’s Desire: In the Planet Desire universe Views: 338
The Books of Knowledge tells of a young man named Slate Ahn's journey across the world and into myth. Following a mystery involving a set of ancient books, Slate has unbelievable adventures, meets many new friends and some enemies, and goes on to change Alm forever. An epic introduction to the world of Alm, a classic hero journey for the young at heart.‘Beam Me Back to Venus’ is a light-hearted collection of humorous poetry based around the joys and challenges of parenting children from birth through the teenage years. Written from a mother’s point of view, many will relate to the frustrations of juggling paid work with the daily taxi run, housework and the dramas of bringing up a busy family. Families everywhere face the same dilemma of the last minute homework project, how to be four places at once and where do all those odd socks go?Despite all the child rearing books, we who produce offspring will always stumble on as best we can to raise the little ones into the finest people we can and have a lot of joy, laughter and tears along the way. If only they came with a manual. Views: 338
She will not be broken.No one could have prepared Sage and Tehl for the ruin the Warlord would wreak on the world to get to Aermia. Sage thought she knew how to play his deadly games, but his warped crimes prove she's out of her depth. To dethrone the demon, she enlists the help of her former enemies.A spy with ulterior motives.A monarch known for wicked crimes.A traitor with ties to a dark, twisted past.A Sirenidae intent on gaining her freedom.A dragon thirsty for vengeance.Five unlikely allies. One impossible battle. Uniting the kingdoms against the monster that plagues them might be the only thing that stands between the world and complete destruction. If you can't get enough of books from Leigh Bardugo, Jennifer L. Arementrout, Laura Thalassa, Sarah J. Maas, Elise Kova, Holly Black, Tamara Pierce, then dive into the thrilling finally of the Aermian Feuds; Reign of Blood and Poison.The Aermian Feuds series:-... Views: 338
