Following a civil war that left the United States in ruins, the remaining few who managed to escape the Imperialistic Army and the horrors of their death camps must unite and fight to reclaim their country. This is the first in a series of short stories. Be on the lookout for the complete collection of the Life After short stories. Views: 11
Sixteen-year-old Jack Ironwood knew exactly what he wanted. Until he got it. Jack was content to stay unnoticed by pretty and popular track-star, Natalie Segetich, until her best friend Emma disappears. Natalie swears something took Emma, and though most people write Natalie off as traumatized and confused, Jack is a soulshifter and he knows the human-stealing Enuukihell's messengersare real. As a soulshifter, Jack can cross into the underworld so he sees Emma's rescue as an opportunity to prove himself a valuable member of his transcendental sectand a way to secure a future otherwise out of his reach. Although he needs Natalie's help to prepare for the mission, Jack intends to go to the underworld alone. But as a viable plan takes shape, it's clear the best chance of success means Natalie must accompany him. On the eve of the quest, when Jack is promised the hand of a respected elder's daughtera dream come truehe realizes he's no longer sure what he wants. But it's too late to back out, not with the sect and Natalie counting on him. Pursued by the dark lord's henchmen and ghastly mutant creatures, Jack and Natalie struggle to come out ahead in a battle and barter for souls. In the end, Jack will have to decide his own fate, because nothing short of a deal with the devil will get all three of them out of hell alive.
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No matter how hard I’ve tried to let go of Mister Black, the memories of us together torture me. They’re an unforgettable reminder of a life I can’t have for many reasons. Burying myself in work mostly keeps thoughts of him to a screaming minimum, until he's thrust into my life under circumstances beyond my control. Despite my need for his protection, this time I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to survive with my heart intact. He is Black: a fierce protector and irresistible charmer. I am Red: a trouble magnet and rainbow weaver. Together we ignite. Explosive colors merging at the hottest melting point. Views: 11
There's little Ashley wouldn't do for a friend, but she hit her limit with Cole a long time ago. He had always been "that" friend, and there was a time when she couldn't remember what life was like without him around. Until one day, two years ago, he'd left without telling anyone where or why. Now, he's waltzed back into her life, and so much has changed. Including her feelings for him.Cole has been deep undercover in a dangerous and remote location, and he'd forgotten what it was like to be around a beautiful woman. However, after being around Ashley again, he realizes just how much has changed between them. Going home was the only way to keep his sanity. He'd had enough of always checking over his shoulder. The only problem is, the danger may have followed him home. Views: 11
Portia Wynters has finally gotten her life under control and she is not letting anyone take that away from her. Not the financial analysts and their predictions for her company; not her brother and his bad business decisions; not the voices in her head; and definitely not Khai no-last-name, even if he did get rid of her stalker neighbour and is too handsome for his own good. No. She is absolutely never ever dating Khai. At least not again...There's not a problem that Khai can't fix. Except when it involves getting Portia to go out on a second date with him. The beautiful, generous, headcase of a woman is everything he wants. But having her means facing a faith he has spent the better part of his life running from. Khai tries to resist, but it turns out God wants Khai's heart even more than Khai wants Portia's. And neither is willing to take no for an answer. Views: 11
This Christian, historical romance by best-selling author, DiAnn Mills, is set in the early 1900s. In this fourth and last book of the Texas Legacy series, Zack Kahler thinks he is leaving New York City for home in Texas to publish his own newspaper, but a pair of six-year-old twins and a young woman from his past complicate the situation. What will this Christmas bring to this group of strangers now thrown together? Views: 11
Vienna, 1938: Something's amiss at the home of young Annabel Albrecht and it's got nothing to do with the Nazis. First, her favourite maid Eva disappears, then her friend Oskar. What's worse, her mother is taken away, leaving Annabel to fend for herself. London 2004: Max receives a letter from his dying and estranged mother, Annabel, who requests his help. Following their last argument he has no desire to contact her. But his curiosity is piqued by the black and white photograph she had enclosed: a disturbing image of his mother and forgotten childhood friend, Oskar Edelstein, taken in Vienna, 1938. Stranger still are the words, 'you knew', scrawled on its reverse. The photograph and the message, are, his mother writes, part of the reason for her distance towards him. She wants him to find Oskar... The photograph haunts him following his mother's death – and there's something about her old house in Vienna that's not quite right. As much as Max wants to stay away, he can't, as he... Views: 11
You go into combat, you fear death. It's what keeps you careful, keeps you alive. I've faced death more times than I can count. I've taken bullets. I've taken lives. But nothing can prepare me for the soul-crushing terror of being captured. *** I married a Marine. I knew the risks. Every time my husband shipped out, I knew there was a chance he wouldn't come back. But Thomas always did. Always. Then one day two officers in full dress uniform knocked on my door and shattered my world. How do you keep going when you lose what made life worth living? Views: 11
