Just when Dr. land was about to give up on his dream his luck changed, but this expedition was going to be his last when he entered the tomb of King Necron."I can't believe I've been an Archaeologist all these years and all I have to show for the thirty plus years is a couple dinosaur bones. I feel I've been nothing, but a disgrace to all archaeologists abroad. When will my luck change?" said a sad Dr. Moreland.Sometimes when we are at our lowest points in life some kind of intervention steps in and our luck changes, and that's what is about to happen to Dr. Moreland the moment he pulls his revolver from his desk, and points the gun to his head. Just as he pulled trigger, and closed his eyes, and nothing happened the door of his study burst open with the news he had been waiting for all these years. A young ambitious student of Dr. Moreland's said "Dr. Moreland! Dr. Moreland!" as he gasped for air."What is it? Can't you see you interrupted me, I was about to end my worthless life, this better be good," explained Dr. Moreland in frustration."You're not going to believe this, but a good friend of mine was on an expedition in Egypt and was told by some old man that said he can lead us to King Necron's tomb.""What do you need me for? There are many well qualified archeologists that were more successful than I.” “Why don't you go now and let me try again? Maybe this time I'll succeed,” replied Dr. Moreland in a sad tone of voice."Didn't you tell no matter me how frustrating it can be in this business to keep on trying because when you least expect it your luck can change in an instant?" explained the eager student."Yes, I said those words, but I only said it so you wouldn't end up like me old and broke with nothing to show for it," as the doctor laid his head down on his desk sobbing."Dr. Moreland, don't destroy what you instilled in me. Wipe those tears dry, and let's get on the next plane to Egypt, and make history. I'll make a deal with you if I'm wrong I'll end my life as well. Come on! Come on! What do you say?""Ok! Ok!" then the doctor placed his revolver in his suitcase for protection when he and his colleague arrived in Egypt. The doctor got on the phone and scheduled their flight to Egypt.The student helped Dr. Moreland in rounding up more students to help with the expedition.Later that afternoon, Dr. Moreland and his team of wannabe archaeologists were on a plane heading towards the greatest find ever and a curse that would be unleashed when the tomb of King Necron was opened. Views: 387
A riveting novel of suspense from the author V.C. Andrews has called "a master of psychological thrillers." Once she was blind, now she can see. A car accident claims Jessie's vision, leaving the young woman in the dark, struggling to piece her life back together. One year later, she has made progress, and Jessie and her husband, Lee, move to the peaceful village of Gardner Town. Once there, though, Jessie's blindness heightens her awareness of the strange and terrible things going on in the community. Only Jessie can hear the beckoning voices from the cemetery. Only Jessie thinks there's something terribly wrong with her husband's new boss. And then a local woman makes a chilling, desperate request: "When your husband dies, don't let them bring him back." From the bestselling author of The Devil's Advocate, this masterful novel of suspense gives readers chills with each page, and the final chapters will be read... Views: 387
Johnstone Country. Where others fear to tread. Descended from a long line of fighters, lovers, and dreamers, the MacCallister clan are legends in their homeland of Scotland. But when Duff MacCallister came to America, it seems he brought the legend—and the war—along with him . . . STRANGLEHOLD Here in America, life is full of surprises. Duff never expected to hear from his old friend Charles McGregor, his batallion commander from the Black Watch Regiment of Her Majesty's army. Turns out McGregor lives in New Mexico now. And he needs Duff's help. He's started a new life as the mayor of Antelope Wells—a mining town that's being targeted by a power-hungry madman Ebenezer Schofield, who wants to declare the whole area an independent principality—and himself as king. He's already squeezing taxes out of the local businesses and citizens. But no one has the guts to stop him. Because Parker's got his own... Views: 387
Global warming, a secret brotherhood, climate scientists, and politics conspire to create the circumstance for a global catastrophe. Be unsettled as fact and fiction merge to make plausible the unthinkable. Enjoy this short tale and be comforted that only some of it is true. You may have to surf the net a bit to determine which parts are in fact real.Global warming, a secret brotherhood, climate scientists, and politics conspire to create the circumstances for a global catastrophe. Be unsettled as fact and fiction merge to make plausible the unthinkable. Enjoy this short tale and be comforted that only some of it is true. You may have to surf the net a bit to determine which parts are in fact real. Views: 386
Dinosaurs do still roam the earth; they're loose in Crater Lake National Park...and they're smart and hungry.Dinosaur Lake by Kathryn Meyer GriffithAn ancient predator has been reborn in the caves beneath Crater Lake…and it’s hungry.Ex-cop Henry Shore has been Chief Park Ranger at Crater Lake National Park for eight years and he likes his park and his life the way it’s been. Safe. Tranquil. Predictable. But he’s about to be tested in so many ways. First the earthquakes begin…people begin to go missing…then there’s some mysterious water creature that’s taken up residence in the caves below Crater Lake and it’s not only growing in size, it’s aggressive and cunning…and very hungry. And it’s decided it likes human beings. To eat.And it can come up onto land.So Henry, with the help of his wife, Ann; a young paleontologist named Justin; and a band of brave men, must not only protect his park and his people from the monster but somehow find where it lives and destroy it…before it can kill again. *** Views: 386
Hilarious, Darkly Comedic Workplace NovelAttaining the American Dream one lie at a time.Labor Pains is the hysterical debut from C.A. Huggins. It tells the story of Kevin Taylor, a woefully mediocre man, who finds himself at a crossroads in his mid-30's. Everyday his alarm clock wakes him up for the cold realization that he has to go to a job that he downright loathes. His cubicle is his own private jail cell for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.For the past 10 years, all of his efforts to get a promotion or get another job have been thwarted by his indifference towards hard work and overall incompetence. He feels destined to be stuck in the glut of the lower middle-class, living from check to check, never having the ability to do the things he wants to do, and going to a passionless job he hates in order to maintain his mediocre fate.Kevin is then proposed a scenario where he would be guaranteed a promotion at his job by getting all of his rival co-workers fired from their respective... Views: 385
Deep in the country stood a beautiful mansion said to be the most haunted place you'd ever step foot in, but does this place really exist or is it just a legend. Here is where the story begins.It all happened one stormy night on October 31, 1929. A man by the name of Jasper Davis and his wife Elizabeth were driving down country roads in search of their dream home.Deep in the country stood a beautiful mansion said to be the most haunted place you'd ever step foot in, but does this place really exist or is it just a legend. Here is where the story begins.It all happened one stormy night on October 31, 1929. A man by the name of Jasper Davis and his wife Elizabeth were driving down country roads in search of their dream home when his wife said, "Honey slow down, I see a for sale sign in the yard, let's get out and check it out. I feel that this could be what we've both been looking for." Her husband stopped the car, and they got out of the car, and walked up to the front door to see if anyone was home. Mr. Davis knocked on the door, and a man dressed in black opened the door, and said in a low eerie voice, "Won't you come in and see the mansion?" The Davis's entered the mansion and the creaky door slowly closed behind them. The creepy man in black said, "I think you both will like the rest of the mansion, follow me please." The Davis's were over taken by the beautiful antiques that occupied each room. Mrs. Davis said to the man in black, "These antiques must be very expensive." The man in black replied in an eerie voice, "You are so right." "Well what do you think?" asked the man in black.The Davis's replied, "We'll take it."The man in black pulled out what appeared to be the deed to the house, and little did the Davis's know that whoever signs the papers will die. Mr. Davis reached in his pocket for a pen to sign, but had none. The man in black said, "Don't worry I have one." Views: 385
The end of the world is at hand and humanity races for survival in the face of an extinction level event that will wipe out all life on Earth.Caroline is a strange and darkly funny love story.It is a full-length short story and includes a bonus preview of my second novel, Surviving Immortality, available as of August, 2012.Please do leave a review and/or contact me. Views: 385
When Miko, a cranky spoiled feline, finds out she is going to be sharing her home with a puppy she decides that one of them has to go, and it isn't going to be her! But when the puppy is threatened by attack dogs, Miko experiences a change of heart and is faced with the challenge of her life: To save the puppy.Review: Kalpanik Shyamlan"Author, Inside the Giant Machine"I would have never thought one could fit in billionaire Russian tycoons, beautiful sunny Caribbean islands, sexy wives, and ... wait for it ... werewolves in a book and still make it so fun to read. But E. R. Bain did a great job achieving this seemingly impossible concoction in an entertaining story.I was a werewolf "virgin" before I read this book. I would have never read it except for the sexy image of two sexy looking humans on it its cover.Ever heard the saying "Don't Judge a book by its cover"? Well, that saying does not apply in this case. the book is as hot and sizzling as the cover suggests. Yes, the ominous purple beast in the background does add to the allure and the sizzle of the book.Obviously, if you are looking for what some critics call "believable" characters or story line, this book is not for you. But the real world is mundane and boring - if you're like me and want to take an exciting vacation, an escape into the world of imagination - this is a great book!Not for children because of mature content and erotic scenes. *************************************************Description, Do Or Die: Nothing to lose, everything to gain…Multi-Billionaire Russian tycoon Viktor Mackmillian and his family are enjoying a peaceful vacation on the small, sunny Caribbean island of Trinidad. But when his wife Audrianna is kidnapped he becomes a man on a deadly mission. He has turned to the vicious werewolf pack he has long cut off all ties with for help…but for a price that Viktor is loathe to accept.For a love that holds no bounds, and bares all wounds…Viktor will forsake his life by the light of the full moon.A new, suspenseful fantasy romance series…Mature Content, Mature Language, Erotic Scenes 18+ Views: 385
A little girl called Alice. A deaf-mute. A vision. A lady in shimmering white who says she is the immaculate conception. And Alice can suddenly hear and speak, and she can perform miracles. Soon the site of the visitation, beneath an ancient oak tree, has become a shrine, a holy place for thousands of pilgrims. But Alice is no longer the guileless child overwhelmed by her new saintliness. She has become the agent of something corrupt, a vile force that is centuries old. Innocence and evil have become one. Remember with fear... Views: 384
THE PERFECT CHILD.THE PERFECT NIGHTMARE. In the middle of the twenty-first century, the search for the human ideal is over. A medical breakthrough maintains the integrity of the world's gene pool. It's also made the birth of Abnormals -- children born of natural pregnancy -- a capital offense. To ensure the faultless future of the human race, The Baby Squad is created to track down all women who defy the law, and exact punishment. Women like Natalie Ross. She's pregnant -- a blessing to her, a disgrace to society -- and she's afraid. One young woman has already been found murdered. And the promise of more bloodshed soon sends Natalie on the run to the underground, where a safe house awaits. Or so she thinks. For Natalie and her unborn child pose a mortal threat to those in power who desire a pure world of their own design -- a world they will do anything to protect.... THEBABY SQUAD Views: 384
In a hidden land, protected by three all-powerful spiritual beings, a lost ship is stranded. Its passengers are accepted as the island's residents, being granted superpowers. After a long period of progress and a devastating war, peace rules over the land for over seventy years. Now, as a new threat arises, a band of troubled friends are granted new Powers, destined to become Heroes.A simple re-telling of the age-old tale of young love. Views: 384
(Novelette)[Book 1 of the Rogue Ninja Series] What does a ninja do after being demoted to a regular nine to five job? He picks a fight with the wrong crowd that leads him on a completely unexpected adventure full of mystery, love and a stray cat.Note to parents: PG-13, with sexual situations and allusions to sex, violence and some strong language.Tetsuo is your typical ninja; stoic, loyal to the clan and motivated by honor. But when one mistake gets him demoted to a nine to five job, his once adventurous life becomes a prison of monotony. Frustrated by his clan while being relentlessly stalked by a female ninja rival, Tetsuo reaches his boiling point and seeks out a fight to blow off steam. Unfortunately, he picks a fight with the wrong crowd that leads him on a completely unexpected adventure full of mystery, love and a stray cat.Note to parents: PG-13, with sexual situations and allusions to sex, violence and some strong language. Views: 384
