The Future People

      Carl Johnson
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Kenneth and Savannah are classmates, regular teenagers, who are whisked away 50 centuries into the future to save over one hundred trillion lives and prevent the destruction of the human race. Only then will they be allowed to return home. And they better hurry, for time is running out….FROM PAST TO THE FUTUREHEROES... TRANSFERRED IN TIMEThis story is a dazzling tale of intrigue and mystery, centered on a young girl and boy who find themselves whisked away to save the future of humankind.Meet Kenneth, a regular school kid from the 21st century. All he wants to do is skip gym class and play video games after school. Meet Savannah, a classmate that Kenny would rather not be stuck with. An intelligent girl, she is fond of poetry and insulting the boys.As they wait for their bus home after school, a rather strange occurrence takes place. They are picked up by a giant in a spacesuit, who proceeds to take them 50 centuries into the future.Kenny and Savannah must work with Unquill Hester to save over one hundred trillion lives, and prevent the destruction of the human race. Only then will they be allowed to return home.They had better hurry up though, for their time is fast running out….If you wish to read more, download now!BONUS PREVIEW IF YOU BUY THIS BOOK!EXCERPT"Good morning, significant citizen," the man said. "I trust you are well?"The words came to Kenneth as though they traveled a long way to reach him. He put a hand to his forehead, already despising the headache that he felt growing there."What?" was all Kenneth could utter. The back of his eyes felt like they were being punctured by shards of glass and he blinked his eyes in rapid succession, trying to will away the pain."I am your introductory guide to the 73rd century. My designation is Unquill Hester. Please be at ease. You were chosen out of an infinite number of lives in the time stream because you are special." The man, larger than any man Kenneth could remember seeing, looked delighted. He couldn't stop grinning.A light danced in the man's eyes. He looked to Kenneth like a scientist who'd just discovered a particularly fascinating insect in its natural habitat."Say what?" Kenneth violently rubbed at his face with both hands.The man bowed before Kenneth. His hair flopped over the front of his head in a way that Kenneth could not help but find comical."Ahh, yes, do forgive me. It always slips my mind that time transport subjects often experience a certain amount of—shall we say, disorientation—upon entering another point in time. Please don't be alarmed. It is not my intention to cause you distress. You have been chosen, you and one other. The other remains asleep at present. Shall I wake her for you?""The—the other. You mean Savannah?"Kenneth didn't think he liked the idea of being alone in the future with a girl who had just got done insulting him only a few hours before. He started thinking of all the things he would say to her. Many of them he would not repeat to his parents."Is that her designation? A geographical area that is neither plains nor forest, yet a mixture of both. This land type vanished completely from record around the 30th century when—""Let her sleep," Kenneth said. "I'm hungry, and sore. You have anything to eat?"Download and discover why readers are raving about Carl Johnson.Scroll up and get the book now!

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    Loverman

      William Young
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The difference between stalking someone and trying to win their heart is a very fine line. After Erika breaks up with Roger during Christmas week, he goes to some lengths to win her back.Sneek Peek:The FamilyThe cart clattered to a stop. “Bobby…push and quit star gazing.”“Why do we have to pull this old cart around for Dad? Why don’t we just leave it?” Sean knew Bobby was not lazy; it was a typical question for a fourteen-year-old to ask.“Because I’m telling you, that’s why.”“We could go faster without it couldn’t we?”“Yes we could, but it’s better to travel slow and careful than it is to rush. Look son, I’m trying to teach you, but if you won’t learn you won’t live long.”

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    Dead Birds

      Chad Inglis
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Newt Run is a town that shouldn't exist, a town of artists, drug dealers, miners and steam. It’s a town at the center of a broken universe, and broken universes have the bad tendency to fall apart. In this tale, a homeless man takes it upon himself to find out why so many pigeons are turning up without their heads.Newt Run is a town that shouldn't exist, a town of artists, drug dealers, miners and steam. It’s a town at the center of a broken universe, and broken universes have the bad tendency to fall apart.Newt Run is also a novel, but the world of Newt Run was much too large to fit inside a single book. These short stories, or 'modules', extend this world, probing into its deepest, smallest secrets. In 'Dead Birds', a homeless man takes it upon himself to find out why so many pigeons are turning up without their heads.

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    The Last Trip

      Darrel Bird
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A fishing boat captain finds what is important in life when his boat sinks. He had promised his wife he would stop fishing when the fishing ran out, but the El Nino brought the tuna close to shore and he rigs out for one last trip.The waters of the cold Pacific hold him in a death grip as the coast guard searches for him.**Please review this book**Jim Bailey hates the spotlight. He hates it. Yet somehow, he always winds up in it. Dodger is his story, the story of a man in love with being in love, in love with being drunk, and in love with the idea of dodging responsibility and real life until the world ends completely. Along for the ride are the object of his affection, Kara, and Paige, the reporter who just won't let sleeping dogs lie and will stop at nothing to get Jim to spill his guts about everything. And so begins the tale of the Dodger...

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    The Inept Adept & The Almost Last Unicorn

      Peter Butterworth
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Chauncey hasn't seen another unicorn in an elf's age. He's been unsuccessful to find his mate, Shastra. So he returns to the meadow in which he first met her. Shastra isn't there but Lac Minifrey is. Lac is fifteen with three years at a Magical Academy. What Chauncey doesn’t know is that Lac is terrible at controlling his magic.Chauncey has searched and searched but he hasn't seen another unicorn in an elf's age. He’s trying to find his mate, Shastra, and has not been successful. So he returns to the meadow in which he first met her. The meadow is now a park in a bustling community. Shastra isn't there but Chauncey meets LacCluster Minifrey. Lac is fifteen and has been in Barry Ding's Magical Academy for three years. He has innate magical ability and school would of course one it and give him the learning he needs to control the magic and pass the certification exam. Lac wants to accompany Chauncey as he feels he can gain more knowledge of magic. Chauncey decides to allow Lac to journey with him in the wilderness. A wilderness which contains many magical creatures, such as trolls, hobgoblins, and a at least one huge and hungry dragon. A dragon who above all loves to ingest beings with innate magic. What Chauncey doesn’t know is that Lac is terrible at controlling his magic. He hasn't to date passed one test...and if he fails in the wilderness he may be the last person to see the last and almost unicorn in this quirky but sweet novella.

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    Rise of the Vanguards: Bioweapon Revolution: Book 0

      Gilbert Backers
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Executives of Tayairosko Corporation craved a weapon to lord over the governments, corporations, and people of all four worlds. They envisioned themselves the masters of a new interplanetary empire of their own making. They tasked their Bioweapons Division with developing a microscopic pathogen like no other. A bioweapon that could wipe out entire worlds. The genesis of Weapon X.The Bioweapon Revolution Series: The events in this story transpire on planets much like Earth In a universe much like that of Earth But distinct and separate from both Never to cross paths The four planets of Forensa, Elipson, Braun, and Aldaris The four planets whose history and civilizations were intertwined Would be forever changed By one, fateful event … Executives of Tayairosko Corporation craved a weapon to lord over the governments, corporations, and people of all four worlds. They envisioned themselves the masters of a new interplanetary empire of their own making. They tasked their Bioweapons division with developing a microscopic pathogen like no other. A bioweapon that could wipe out entire worlds. The genesis of Weapon X. Weapon X was the deadliest pathogen ever developed. It was hundreds, possibly a thousand years ahead of its time. The evil executives that ordered its creation found Weapon X so frightful, so resilient, so virulent, and so adaptive that even they drew back from their plans to use it to hold human civilization hostage. The corporation transported everything in the bioweapons division related to Weapon X to the far moon of Vio. Many years later, a team of mercenaries traveled to Vio on a contract to steal Weapon X. Little did the mercenaries realize their actions would lead to the death of millions and possibly the annihilation of the entire human species.In Rise of the Vanguards: Tayairosko Corporation's technology was more advanced than that of any corporation or nation on the four planets. When news got out about the massive Bioweapons Division, many wondered why the dreaded Tayairosko embarked on the development of heinous bioweapons at the behest of its evil executives instead of pushing their already large technological advantage. The development of the ELF's (Electromechanical Life Forms) on the rival planet Elipson provides only one answer to this question. However, the rise of the ELF's raised new questions, created new possible threats to Tayairosko, its home world of Forensa and event the rest of the four planet. Meanwhile, the shadow of Weapon X still hangs over the lives and deaths of the humans of all four worlds.

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    Hell Found Me (Short Story)

      Matthew Holley
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A father sells his soul to save his son but when the devil returns to collect his debt, the father refuses to give up his soul thus he is cursed until the devil gets what is rightfully his.At some point in the continuum of life comes the realization that one is indeed mortal. The phrase, “today is the first day of the rest of your life”, slowly becomes more poignant. Finally, the concept of one’s days being numbered becomes a constant companion. This story relates an experience of a man caught up in the end-game. Present day demographics would suggest that a number of readers would have more than a passing interest.William Gardner is proving himself to be a wordsmith of some note. THE QUESTIONER is an easy read with bountiful and beautifully manicured dialogue. He is also the author of the well-received fictional novella, A TALE OF TWO LEGACIES. It too is available on Smashwords.

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    In Straight Paths

      Georgia McCain
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This religious novel follows the lives of twins Connie and Donnie Slocum, their divorced mother and father, and Connie's romantic interests, Ralph and Larry, as Connie becomes a devout Christian. As Connie walks “in straight paths” after her conversion, even through difficult times, her life and the lives of her friends and family are significantly impacted.Fiery-tempered Connie Slocum is unrelentingly teased by her mischievous twin brother, Donnie, during their growing-up years. Their mother is often frustrated in her attempt to control the constant bickerings and blames her troubles on their father, who left her, when the twins were babies, for his red-haired secretary. Donnie and Connie had a very limited relationship with their father, who later left his secretary for another woman.Embittered by the reverses and heartaches of life, Mrs. Slocum reared her children entirely apart from any church affiliation. But the faithful witnessing of a lay member of a small church. Mrs. Flowers, in their community caused Connie to become interested in spiritual things.Connie's new church interest caused conflicts in her home with her mother and twin brother. It also created difficulty in her relationship with Ralph, Donnie's best friend with whom Connie had become romantically involved. She was unable to interest them in going to church with her, and was discouraged by them from going to her small church. Her differences with Ralph over her church contributed to the breakup of their relationship although they remained friends. In spite of this, Connie continued her spiritual pursuit at the small church and accepted Christ. This led to her ultimately deciding to go to a Bible College with her church friend, Judy, in spite of concerns about the impact of leaving her mother at home. She was also concerned about the cost of her college education, but her prayers resulted in her needs being met in unexpected ways She also met and established a romantic relationship with Larry there even though she stilll maintained some feelings for Ralph.While away from home, Connie remained concerned about her mother and Donnie. She was especially concerned about Donnie's partying and alcoholic tendencies while at college. She continued to pray for their salvation. .She was very encouraged when she received a letter from her mother saying she missed Connie, and promised her that she would go to church with Mrs, Flowers. Shortly thereafter, she received a call from her mother telling Connie she had accepted Christ. Connie was so thankful to hear that her prayers had been answered. Unfortunately, she also found out that Donnie had been in an automobile accident with friend Ralph, and that Donnie was unconscious, in critical condition. Ralph was also hospitalized. Both were intoxicated and driver Ralph had received a DWI citation. Connie was extremely concerned about Donnie since she knew he was not prepared to meet his maker.Connie's prayers were answered when Donnie finally recovered. Connie was able to return to Bible College and was interested in re-connecting with Larry but found out he was dating someone else. Connie was baffled that Larry apparently had no interest in her any longer – she would like to be his “steady girl”. A missionary convention was held at the Bible College, soliciting missionaries for New Guinea. This convention changed Connie's life, as she responded to a call to the mission field in spite of concerns about being away from her family. She remembered her promise to God when she was saved that she would follow Him “in straight paths” - “I'll go anywhere you want to send me”.Shortly afterwards, she discovered that Larry had also responded to the mission call in New Guinea as a result of the missionary convention. This re-kindled the relationship between Connie and Larry. She could now see Larry's love for her in his eyes.Through Connie's experience, she discovered that the straight path of righteousness leads through trials, tests, heartache, persecution, separation, and loneliness. But, on the other hand, in this realistic story written especially for young people, you will discover with Connie that the way to full surrender to God is the only path to true joy, peace, satisfaction and a useful, happy life.

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    The Mystery of Margorie Walker

      Yume
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In 1820,a series of mysterious and unsolved deaths occurred in a small,old English town. Everything began when Earl Beaumont attempted to summon a demon during an occasional cult and was found dead with his wife the next day. From then on,more and more people in the town claimed to have encountered a bizarre lady dressed in black. They all said she shared the same appearance as Margorie Walker....In 1820, a series of mysterious and unsolved deaths occurred in a small, old English town.Everything began when Earl Beaumont attempted to summon a demon during an occasional cult and was found dead with his wife the next day. From then on, more and more people in the town claimed to have encountered a bizarre lady dressed in black. They all said she shared the same appearance as Margorie Walker, a girl who was supposed to have died two years ago after a false accusation of witchcraft and a brutal burning execution.While increasing number of puzzling and supernatural deaths was causing panic in the town, Hanzel Nelson, Margorie’s lover, was out there searching for his long-lost love desperately. After meeting Margorie’s shadow one night and noticing the extraordinary pattern of the unusual murdering, he vowed to seek the truth and to stop the demonic girl from carrying on with her evil tasks.

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    Strange Lives of Black Folks

      Chy hunter
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Strange spirits share their stories of regret with a new soul ready to enter or perhaps reenter the world. What they share reflect defining moments in each of their lives that prevented them from carrying out their life purpose. In order to find peace they must properly prepare this soul to complete their unfinished work on earth.This is the first book written by this novice writer in 2005. This is experimental work that seek to explain where the bizarre decisions that we make can lead us. These strange characters share their stories of regret with a new soul ready to enter or reenter the world. What they share reflect defining moments in each of their lives that prevented them from carrying out their purpose. In order to find peace they must properly prepare this soul to complete their unfinished work on earth. This mission must be completed so that the elevation of man can begin. But their conflicting philosophies on the world and human existence confuse the young spirit. Since they all make such convincing arguments she is left with the crucial decision of which one to follow. “We all have a story to tell. Personal experience is all that one truly knows. It is with that knowledge that we form our beliefs and values which guides us throughout our lives. Life is a preparation for that one defining moment called death. It is at this moment that we will be confronted with all that we were meant to do. Our life will testify for or against us. Then we will know whether we succeeded in our journey.”

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    Yankee Determinism

      Patrice Stanton
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"To Whom It May Concern…You will be escorted off these premises between midnight and dawn on the…"Naturally they weren’t giving him long to decide or prepare; they never got push-back. But, then, he wasn’t like everyone else. Even so, he still had to consider the three teens he was grandfather, and now, father to.He'd gotten his fill of war long ago, apparently the sheriff hadn't. So be it.The old man had lived there, on that plot of farm land, all his life. His parents before that, and on back to the days not but a few generations beyond the original Bay Colony. Well, there'd been the years when “duty-to-save-some-foreign-nation called” and he and the family's men before him had gone off to get shot at and shot up for good old Uncle Sam.To say this official “common wealth” land confiscation was a kick in the teeth, after all that, was an understatement. Its date was hand printed larger, even more neatly, than the rest of it. Oh, and it was highlighted orange. No missing it. And less than three weeks away…But seeing those words in black and white merely added a splash of fuel to a fire that had been kindled in his soul who-knows-how-many “election cycles” ago.He worried most about the two older kids. If the spark of hard-won Liberty was to survive, it wouldn’t be in their travel rucksacks. Nope. It’d have to be the youngest, little Eliza. But performing well in peacetime training, the old man knew, was far different than feeling the pressure of “the day.” She knew some of her stuff, but was it enough to keep her safe?He’d known deep down this day would come. Had hoped, though, he’d been six-feet-under and very cold by then.

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    The Silent Soldiers

      Travis Stinnett
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Luke is an ordinary young boy, or so he thinks, living with his uncle and cousin after the death of his parents shortly after his birth. Little does Luke know, he is about to embark on a life changing journey to his grandfathers’ house for the summer.Upon his arrival at his grandfathers’ estate he learns the world he lives in and what he is, is not what it appears to be.Luke has lived with his Uncle and his cousin Matt for the past thirteen years He has grown up as a normal human kid in Dallas, Texas. Two days before his fourteenth birthday he is moved to Eerie, Arkansas to live with his Grandfather. He learns that he is not human at all. He finds out that his mother was a werewolf, and his father was a vampire. It was thought to be impossible for a vampire to father a child, but with a spell created by a powerful witch named Rachel Hadison, they were able to conceive him. It was prophesied that Luke would be a very powerful being, and would rid the earth of evil. With his newly discovered powers, Luke sets out with his team of other supernatural beings to rid the world of evil one bad guy at a time.

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    Echoes of the Light - The Story of the Life of Jesus Christ as told by the Angels.

      Tim Green
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The Archangels Michael and Gabriel tell the redemptive story of Jesus Christ. Interpreting the way they saw things unfold from heaven. They will take you on a journey through time, revealing the mystical birth, the beyond ordinary life, the brutal death and the powerful resurrection of our God.The Archangels Michael and Gabriel tell the redemptive story of the Lord Jesus Christ from an angelic perspective through angelic eyes. Interpreting the way that they saw things unfold from heaven above. They will take you on a journey, since the dawn of time until the birth of the Church by the early Apostles. See the rebellion and fall of a fellow Archangel. See the magnificent creation of the first man, Adam. Take an out of this world journey and see the extreme efforts by God to restore mankind after their fall from grace, all through the eyes of the angels. Allow the angels to unfold the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David and the profound Prophets from their perspective and their point of view. Allow them to reveal the mystical birth, the beyond ordinary life, the brutal death and the powerful resurrection of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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    Broken Rules(The Chronicles Of Amber Harris)

      Elle A. Rose
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Lance Grayson, Amber’s one love has died.After receiving the startling news of Lance’s death, Amber’s world has shattered. However, being invited to say her final goodbye to her true love, Amber realizes Lance has one last request for her. While trying to put aside her bereavement to live with humans, Amber fights with the notion of never loving again. Welcome back to Chronicles of Amber Harris.Lance Grayson, Amber’s one love has died. After receiving the startling news of Lance’s death, Amber’s world has shattered. However, being invited to say her final goodbye to her true love, Amber realizes Lance has one last request for her. Understanding Madeline, the grieving widow, knows of her secret life, Amber believes Lance’s final task for her is to aid his family after his departure. As Amber embarks on this new journey, she must rely on Christopher to calm her nagging suspicion that there’s something wrong with Lisa.

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    Rain

      Blanche King
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It's clear on Monday, it's sunny on Tuesday, it's bright and cheerful every day of the week... except Adoption Day. Five orphans huddled under London Bridge, careful to stay dry while waiting for their mysterious benefactor. Why wouldn't it stop raining for poor old Mr. Foxworth? What did God have against him?It's clear on Monday, it's sunny on Tuesday, it's bright and cheerful every day of the week... except Adoption Day. Five orphans huddled under London Bridge, careful to stay dry while waiting for their mysterious benefactor. Why wouldn't it stop raining for poor old Mr. Foxworth? What did God have against him? A short story on murder, pudding, and Victorian England

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    Spell Bound

      Natalie Romano
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When 15 year old Alex Heart finds out she is a powerful witch, who is said to eventually save the world of magic, her world gets turned upside down. Along the way she faces obstacles, not just with her powers, but her parents, school, and friendships too. Join Alex in this thrilling adventure!Sid Sharp is a lonely guy. If only the beautiful Miss Emma Lavender from the post office with whom Sid has secretly been in love with for months, would notice him, he would be a happy man. One busy morning at the post office, a funny kind of fate intervenes for Sid and Emma in this quirky, Roald Dahl inspired frog prince retelling.

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    The Canticle of Ordrass: The Wheel of the Year - Samhain

      Logan L. Masterson
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When Davia Mollari, a young woman from a distant land, is called to an ancient temple, new vistas of friendship, hope and spirituality open before her, even as inquisitors from her homeland close in. Guided by priestesses of an ancient religion, defended by the Royal Rangers, and hand-in-hand with her two fellow postulants, Davia will face the demons of fear and loss.Author Logan L. Masterson introduces a unique innovative world of fantasy and magic in the debut of CANTICLE OF ORDRASS: THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR-SAMHAIN, Masterson's entry into the Pro Se Single Shot Signature line. When Davia Mollari, a young woman from a distant land, is called to an ancient temple, new vistas of friendship, hope and spirituality open before her, even as inquisitors from her homeland close in. Guided by priestesses of an ancient religion, defended by the Royal Rangers, and hand-in-hand with her two fellow postulants, Davia will face the demons of fear and loss. But as she rises to accept a purposeful new life, the servants of Kruss make plain just how far they're willing to go to put an end to her heretical bloodline. CANTICLE OF ORDRASS: THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR-SAMHAIN is the debut short story in Logan L. Masterson's Pro Se Single Shot Signature series from Pro Se Productions.

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    Dr. Frank, Therapy App

      Richard Grossman
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Who needs a real therapist when you can purchase the Dr. Frank, Therapy App, created by a world famous psychologist? At least that was Timothy’s thinking. But can artificial intelligence be as emotionally intelligent as human intelligence? Hmmm...you may be surprised! A 10-minute comedy and Boston Theater Marathon finalistThis is a short story in poem format. It's about a girl who is a demon human hybrid who has to save the world.

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    The Eternal Dungeon: a Turn-of-the-Century Toughs omnibus

      Dusk Peterson
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A man of deadly impulses, Layle Smith binds himself strictly by the royal prison's code of conduct. His efforts to maintain this delicate balance are altered, though, by the introduction into his life of Elsdon Taylor, a vulnerable prisoner who is coming to terms with his own darkness.In the Queendom of Yclau lies an underground royal prison that embraces the worst of the past and the best of the future. The Eternal Dungeon is old-fashioned in its equipment and ahead of its time in its treatment of prisoners, seeking to put their best welfare above all else. Torture is part of the process of assisting the prisoners.The High Seeker, Layle Smith, embodies this contradictory institution: a man of deadly impulses, the head torturer binds himself strictly by the dungeon's code of conduct. His efforts to maintain this delicate balance are altered, though, by the introduction into his life of Elsdon Taylor, a vulnerable prisoner who is coming to terms with his own darkness.A winner of the 2011 Rainbow Awards, this 2016 edition of the omnibus on love and adventure is 460,000 words long, containing the first four volumes in the Eternal Dungeon series, as well as the prequel novella "The Unanswered Question."The Eternal Dungeon is a speculative fiction series set in a nineteenth-century prison where the psychologists wield whips. The series is part of Turn-of-the-Century Toughs, a cycle of alternate history series (Young Toughs, Waterman, Life Prison, Commando, Michael's House, The Eternal Dungeon, and Dark Light) about adults and youths on the margins of society, and the people who love them. Set in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the novels and stories take place in an alternative version of America that was settled by inhabitants of the Old World in ancient times. As a result, the New World retains certain classical and medieval customs.Review"It takes really hard subject matter, and a character that in most books would be the major villain, and makes you love every single word. . . . If you want oh my god world building, read this." —LGBT Fantasy Fans and Writers.Excerpt"If you should grow bored, you might want to peruse this. You'll need to know the contents."Elsdon took the book from him and looked down at the title stamped in gold upon the cover. "Yes," he said slowly, "I'm eager to read this anyway. Mr. Sobel made your Code sound interesting. I'll do my best to finish this before I have to leave here." He looked up as he stopped speaking, and his voice caught.Standing beside him was a man with a face. His eyes were the color of summer leaves, and his coloring was a pale yellow-brown. He looked to be fairly young, in his thirties. He had high cheekbones that gave him a somewhat foreign appearance, but otherwise he had quite an ordinary look to him. Elsdon might have passed him on the street without taking notice.His expression held a stiff formality that reminded Elsdon of a voice that had become familiar to him.Suddenly the stiffness in the mouth relaxed into what might have been the beginning of a smile, if it had not been so faint. "We do have faces, Mr. Taylor," the High Seeker said. "I know that children are commonly put to bed with scare-tales about faceless Seekers.""I'm sorry." Elsdon swallowed. "I didn't mean to stare. I just didn't realize that Seekers were allowed to raise their hoods around prisoners.""We're not allowed to lift our face-cloths when we're in public," Mr. Smith replied. "It's part of our uniform, which we must wear at all times; it helps to keep our relations with the other dungeon inhabitants on a professional level. However, when we're in private with friends or neighbors, we are permitted to show our faces."Elsdon couldn't speak for a minute; he stared down at his shoes. Finally he looked up and said diffidently, "I'm glad you think of me in that way, as a neighbor. I – I'm starting to think of the Eternal Dungeon like that. As a place to live, not just a place to be imprisoned."The High Seeker made no reply. . . .

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    187

      P. L. McCall II
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Some women gotta do what they've got to do!****************************************************Glide through the stories of two different women. Both with mentalities as durable as linen. They went by the names of Dana and Noreen, from opposite sides like dirt and chlorine. One with limited choices, the other one had plenty; unlimited rejoices but the other didn’t have any.But it’s not always the cards you have, it’s about the way you play them. The obstacles they faced without a doubt did not delay them both from working hard to get what they wanted. Throughout the challenges they never got daunted.However, their choices would come back to visit. Their end results would not be exquisite. Their bad decisions led to impediments which sank them to the bottom like sediment.

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    The Longest Night

      Shelley Chappell
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Marda is a healer. When she walks the forest to collect her herbs, the unseen beings of the forest watch her. On the longest night of the year, they come to call. A fantasy flash fiction or short short story of 1000 words.What does a Sorcerer-Guardian do when his perfect world begins to crumble around him?Ajay Samuels, a Sorcerer-Guardian, possesses the ultimate responsibility of protecting Ageron, Earth and the people who dwell within both lands. If that wasn't enough for this fifteen year old, he is also a member of the Altor; a group of seven, separate families, each a descendant of the original seven Guardians who were elected to govern and oversee all of Ageron.As significant as these duties appear, there has never been any reason to protect anybody; Ageronian and Earthly alike. Nothing remotely interesting ever happens in Ageron. Even less happens on Earth. Ajay can't help but feel his supposed extraordinary power, apparently the greatest of their kind, is going to waste.His world is turned upside down following the most unexpected of encounters with a nemesis he has had few dealings with before, and his perfect world begins to crumble in around him. Dedicating themselves to right what has gone so horribly wrong, and developing their new powers along the way, Ajay and his friends are thrust into a new world of the unknown; a world that brings with it potentially disastrous consequences.ONE Sorcerer-Guardian. ONE premonition. ONE chance.ALTOR: The Shadow Rebellion is the first novel in The Chronicles of Ageron; a series for children, teens and young adults."Very hard to put down" - Keyhole, Amazon.com"Its been too long since I have stayed up at night because the book remains too good to put down" - M. Cortez, Goodreads.com"If you like Fantasy Novels, this is a must for your collection" - PBZammit, Amazon.com"The prose is magnificent... Brilliant. Get it read" - P. O'Callaghan, Goodreads.com

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