A well heeled lady almost misses an elevator, but she will desperately wish that she had. The Elevator Story, a horror of inadvertently dropping out of reality, is part of a suite of short science fiction, urban fantasy and horror stories by BP Gregory, each its own little maelstrom of human suffering and longing.A well heeled lady almost misses an elevator, but she will desperately wish that she had. The author was always fascinated by what could be contained in a brief moment. The Elevator Story, a horror of inadvertently dropping out of reality, is part of a suite of short science fiction, urban fantasy and horror stories by BP Gregory, each its own little maelstrom of human suffering and longing.You can enjoy The Elevator Story alone or part of Cacophony: Collected Short Stories Volume One, which is also available in print. Views: 336
Steffa thought that by moving across the country and changing her name, she could start a new life free of the stifling old-money and high-society obligations of Hartford Cove.She should have known better. Her ex-mother-in-law doesn't give up that easily. When Virginia Vandermere wants something, there's no distance too far, no lengths too extreme, and no hurt too deep.Steffa thought that by moving across the country and changing her name, she could start a new life free of the stifling old-money and high-society obligations of Hardford Cove.She should have known better. Her ex-mother-in-law doesn't give up that easily. When Virginia Vandermere wants something, there's no distance too far, no lengths too extreme, and no hurt too deep. Views: 336
The final battle begins... Gwen De Montfort's greatest fears have now come true. Her brother Max has not only claimed the sword in the stone, but is working with Darkside in order to destroy the royal family and claim the throne for himself. But does he hold the true Witch King's Sword? Or is the sword he drew a powerful fake? With the attacks on them intensifying, Gwen, her grandmother Moscelyne, and Luc Durant—a sword-bearing warrior from an ancient order of knights—race to not only uncover the truth but find a means of stopping Max before his plans can come to bloody fruition. As an old goddess's prophecies come true and new powers rise, the dark gates are opened and London comes under attack. But the final battle will not be for the throne or the crown but rather a life, and might well result in Gwen having to make the ultimate sacrifice. Views: 336
Poet and award-winning novelist, Qwantu Amaru's 5th volume of poetry deals with one man's awakening after divorce to find his path and higher power. Contains an excerpt of his award-winning novel, One Blood!Samuel Buckland is a young man who has it all and is planning for the future. Gregory Caitlin is a businessman and politician. He has designs to bring hope back to a world in need...and he'll be damned if anyone gets in his way! When the two cross paths, even the angels tremble. An ancient magic has been rediscovered. Sam must overcome his lack of faith and accept his destiny, or the world he knows will suffer the consequences. . A skeptic who must harness the powers of demons and genies. A zealot who has begun to walk a darker path. Bound together by a stolen secret. Can any of them escape the Chains of Prophecy? Views: 336
Gutsy Gomez's danger-filled journey to save those infected with the zombie plague continues in New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry's terrifying follow-up to Broken Lands.Gabriella "Gusty" Gomez lost her mother, and now she's losing her home. Gutsy and her friends, along with Benny and his crew, have just survived a massive attack on New Alamo by the Night Army—a mix of mindless shambling los muertos and sentient half-zombie ravagers. She's also reeling from the revelation that the residents of her town were the lab rats of the biological testing facility linked to creating the most dangerous zom, the Raggedy Man, who controls all of the living dead. And the first raid was only a test. The real Night Army is coming, and this time, it'll be a handful of survivors against seven billion zombies. Views: 336
How many survived the zombie apocalypse?Where do the living hide in a city of the dead?
Who controls the streets of London?
B Smith is setting out to explore... Views: 335
It was Anna's fault. She was the one that insisted they go through the corn maze. And Jeff will never let her forget it. Because now this couple is trapped in an endless cycle of fear and bitter recriminations as they look for a way out of the labyrinth...before their marriage shatters.Tommy started believing in impossible things the day he caught a bus along with a man curiously dressed as a live size teddy bear. What followed was the most bizarre journey of his life.Join Tommy and his reluctant school friends on an adventure as they meet, elephant men, talking owls, the Man of Christmas, and many more. All whilst being chased by a Duchess who knows their deepest personnel secrets Views: 335
Save Australia, Save the World.Three weeks after the outbreak, most nations have collapsed. An ever-increasing number of refugees flee, by boat and air, to the perceived safety of the remote Pacific nations. In Australia, every able body is conscripted, local and newcomer alike. The lucky few are put to work in the new factories, farms, and mines. The unlucky many are given tools for weapons, put aboard cruise-ships and cargo freighters, and returned to the ever-moving frontline. But even though the death toll rises, victory is still within reach.The recordings made in North America by Pete and Corrie Guinn contained more than the siblings realised. The footage from Canada and Michigan is further confirmation the outbreak was no accident. The Canadian scientist, Dr Avalon, can prove it.As Commissioner Tess Qwong takes justice to the increasingly lawless outback, Anna Dodson brings order to the chaos of Parliament House, and Dr Avalon works on a weapon to... Views: 335
A boy about to reach manhood seeks the aid of a pair of old gypsies. He is in need of a magic potion, but why he needs it and what he hopes to gain by using magic as a quick road to happiness may prove to be his undoing in this cautionary tale of the dangers of temptation, and the loss of innocence.A short story about a boy who visits a pair of old gypsies to obtain a magic potion. When he realizes that the potion seems mundane and may not be magical at all, he must question how far he is willing to go to believe the two women. Why he needs the potion, and what he wants to gain by drinking it are secrets he hopes desperately to keep. But when dealing with these two old crones, he comes to realize that the quick road to happiness offered by magic may come with a price that he may not be able to pay. Views: 335
