As the evil minions of the undead Sithi Storm King prepare for the kingdom-shattering culmination of their dark sorceries and King Elias is drawn ever deeper into their nightmarish, spell spun world, the loyal allies of Prince Josua desperately struggle to rally their forces at the Stone of Farewell. And with time running out, the remaining members of the now devastated League of the Scroll have also gathered there to unravel mysteries from the forgotten past in an attempt to find something to strike down their unslayable foe.
But whether or not they are successful, the call of battle will lead the valiant followers of Josua Lackhand on a memorable trek to the haunted halls of Asu'a itself - the Sithi's greatest stronghold. Views: 638
Detective Steve Fischer was as tough as they come. Then he goes to the scene of a robbery and winds up being injected with an experimental drug before he's shot by notorious gangster Artie Luther. But Steve doesn't die. Instead, the experimental drug causes his body to regenerate as that of a young woman. Now as she tries to adjust to her new life, she sets her sights on repaying Luther.Detective Steve Fischer was as tough as they come. Then he goes to the scene of a robbery at a pharmaceutical company and winds up being injected with an experimental drug before he's shot in the head by notorious gangster Artie Luther.But Steve doesn't die. Instead, the experimental drug causes Steve's body to regenerate as that of a young woman. Now as she tries to adjust to her new life, she sets her sights on repaying Luther and his cronies. Views: 638
‘Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house, not a light bulb was working and the temperature was falling. Outside in the snow there came a loud knock and suddenly Ellen had a very unusual visitor. Please rate and review.Cut off in an isolated house by a very deep Christmas snowstorm, Ellen suddenly loses all electrical power and realizes that she could well freeze to death. Suddenly she hears a knock at the door and outside, in the snow, is a strange man, a strange animal with a damaged leg and a simple request to make. This short story is based on a real event and was witnessed by the author during a visit to his daughter’s house one Fourth of July. People who repair damaged animals often have interesting stories to tell. This is one of them.*Short fiction. Views: 638
A caste Prime with a personal grudge that may bring down the government. A captured soldier seeking peace with his former enemies. A rural landowner thrust into the highest levels of political power.As Alsea looks to the future, its foundations are cracked by the past. The peaceful coexistence of six castes was shaped by an ancient injustice, but when Bondlancer Salomen Opah commits a well-meaning act, she disrupts the careful balance. Now Alsea teeters on the brink of caste war.Standing between past and future are three people whose lives have been sent on a collision course by events beyond their control. An avalanche has begun, and only great courage and sacrifice can stop it. Views: 638
Hatred & Integrity presents two gripping character portraits, pitting Hitler’s hatred in the first tale against the integrity of Roosevelt and Churchill in the second. As real life characters of history engage in actual and fictional events their fictional dialogue is infused with excerpts of quotes for authenticity, while the topics range from art & music to politics, religion and warfare.Hatred & Integrity presents two gripping character portraits, pitting Hitler’s hatred in the first tale against the integrity of Roosevelt and Churchill in the second. The tales are not necessarily full stories, but rather vignettes of key scenes in the lives of each, whereby focusing on their psychological bearings that blossomed from seeds planted in their youth or by circumstances. As real life characters of history engage in actual events their fictional dialogue is infused with excerpts of actual quotes for authenticity, while the topics range from art and music to politics, religion, science, and warfare. The lives of Hitler, Roosevelt, and Churchill spring to life, offering readers an entertaining yet informative glimpse at three icons that had monumental influences on Western civilization, as hatred and integrity butt heads in a World War to battle for supremacy. Although we know the outcome, the process, motivations, and actions remain intriguing and critical specimens for perpetual study and careful analysis, as hateful warriors never cease to arise from the pit of anger to challenge the righteous. Views: 638
Brad doesn't believe in Father Christmas, and he doesn't want anyone else to believe that nonsense either. In fact, he's happiest when he's making everyone else miserable. He doesn't know it, but on Christmas Eve he'll have to decide whether to stay being Bad Brad, or whether he'll get on his bike and save Christmas. Deck the halls, turn on the fairy lights and read this magical Christmas story.Brad doesn't believe in Father Christmas, and he doesn't want anyone else to believe that nonsense either. In fact, he's happiest when he's making everyone else miserable. His parents aren't bothered about Christmas, so on Christmas Eve Brad is in bed like any other night. There's no decorations in the house, no tree downstairs, no stocking hung up. But, whether Brad believes it or not, a noise on the roof has woken him up. He doesn't know it, but soon he'll have to decide whether to stay being Bad Brad, or whether he'll get on his bike and save Christmas.This wonderful short story is perfect for children and families who are longing for Christmas to be here. Deck the halls, turn on the fairy lights, warm the mince pies and read this heartwarming tale of true magic. Views: 637
When you’ve been accused of kidnapping an emperor, and every enforcer in the city wants your head, it’s hard to prove yourself an honorable person and even harder to earn an imperial pardon.
That doesn’t keep Amaranthe Lokdon and her team of outlaws from trying. When athletes start disappearing from the Imperial Games, they may finally have an opportunity to show the emperor that they’re on his side. If she and her comrades can get to the bottom of such a public mystery, they’re sure to get the credit.
But plans go awry when Amaranthe’s own men start plotting against each other, the new ally she’d hoped to acquire tries to turn her in, and her best fighter—and closest friend—disappears.
Maybe getting involved wasn’t such a good idea after all…
Deadly Games is approximately 110,000 words. It is the third book in The Emperor's Edge series. Views: 637
What do you do when your gift from the Gods is considered a curse?For a Northern woman pledged to the Gods the only salvation is escape. Or suicide. Nuria has been gifted by the Night Lord, the God of Death. As their winters shorten her people become ever more restless to appease the Sun God. Nuria’s family has helped her hide the truth for years, but now her Father, in an effort to protect their people, turns her over to the elders and their waiting pyre... Views: 637
Teal wants a new start away from family; Tony wants Teal and is willing to leave his people to have her. Enter the Crossroads.
Teal was content in her place as the swan prime. She helped her people recover from wounds and officiated shifter weddings. Life was serene until her mother lets her know that her husband has been chosen, and the wedding is going to be that very day.
Not likely.
Tony has been watching the white-haired swan for years. Every meeting with the heads of the clans and the primes has had her sitting directly across from him, usually in a charming dress. When he runs across her at his family gas station, she is not her normally ladylike self, and he finds that the scrappy swan is even more intriguing than the elegant one.
When a dragon appears and makes them an offer, their futures cease to be theirs to control as they pledge themselves to the Crossroads... and each other. Views: 637
Mike and his family escaped a vast zombie horde to find themselves imprisoned by a clandestine group that seeks global domination by the most nefarious means possible. Help is coming, in the form of a 500 year old Pop-Tart loving vampire named Tommy. Will he be enough to get the Talbots to freedom or will he succumb to monsters new and old? On top of all this Mike discovers that he is in the crosshairs of an ancient enemy and it is only a matter of time until the final showdown. Views: 637
