Robert Harlan has three loves: his wife, his daughter, and his writing. But when his thirst for success causes him to lose focus on his happy family life, ambition begins to consume him. When a stranger appears with a mysterious message about the brevity of his future, he discovers the truth about himself: who he has become, what he has lost, and what it will take to find love again.

Jack is convinced that vampires are real, determined to find one and convince him to transform him into an immortal. Unfortunately Jack might not be ready for the world he is trying to enter.A Short Story-Bill Tompkins is a retired high school science teacher turned novelist and indie author. Frustrated at the lack of sales for his AWESOME book, he turns to extreme measures.Nar Schmidt is Bill's 15 year-old neighbor, former student and computer prodigy whose favorite pastime is roaming around in the elaborate computer systems of large corporations.Bill enlists the teenager in a wild scheme to exact revenge on unfaithful readers- forcing them to buy his book at the point of a gun.

All she wants is to spend the day with her beloved husband. Instead she's going to spend it at the office, another day sacrificed to the toxic reign of The Bastard.A tongue-in-cheek short story examining the ruinous effects of work-life imbalance.Includes an excerpt from my novel Nothing Ventured.Listening to his grandfather's exciting travel tales, young Ralph dreams of becoming an adventurer himself some day... Bravely pushing the bounds of exploration. Venturing into uncharted territory. And going where no Westerner has gone before. However, as an adult, Ralph's imagination can sometimes get him into hot water. Get this light-hearted tale and delve into Ralph's heady world of adventure!

A series of essays including: Stealing Tomorrow, Down the Rabbit-Hole to TV-Land, Rolling Dat Ole Debbil Electronic Stone, Defeating the Green Slime, Fear Not your Enemies, From Albany, With Hate, Centerpunching, Voe Doe Dee Oh Doe, Cheap Thrills on the Road to H*ll, and more.

Doctor Billman is the true story of the author’s experience of a horrifying, and yet comical visit to the dentist seen through the eyes of a 7 year old child. Doctor Billman was a retired dentist that performed dental work on patients in unsanitary conditions at an extreme discount to feed his hobby and/or fantasies.Lyra Grant's life is about as ordinary as it can get in Lake Placid, NY. But her first day back to school after an uneventful summer clerking at her parents' law firm suddenly gets a lot more interesting when she comes face to face with Johnah Forrester, her new neighbor. The dark-haired, angel-eyed stranger wants nothing to do with her, though-or anyone else at Lake Placid High. Despite Jonah's coldness, Lyra attempts to break through Jonah's self-imposed isolation. But Jonah is keeping a dangerous secret he'll do anything to hide. As the two struggle to find their place in the world, deal with their growing attraction to each other, and reach toward an uncertain future, a ray of hope pierces their dark path. Jonah must decide if the faith of one girl is worth revealing his darkest secret. Is he ready to face the truth of his past? Will he continue to let his past determine who he is-and who he will be? This is a story of the power of unconditional love and the miracles it makes possible.

Andy Simon wakes up in excruciating pain, a pain for which there is no explaination. He then hears sirens from vehicles that aren't there. Then his wife kisses him gooodbye and begs him not to die on her, though she doesn't even seem to notice her own strange words. His day only gets weirder from there. Why does the pain persist? Why does his coffee taste like blood? What is happening to him?Andy Simon wakes up in excruciating pain, a pain for which there is no explaination. He then hears sirens from vehicles that aren't there. Then his wife kisses him gooodbye and begs him not to die on her, though she doesn't even seem to notice her own strange words. His day only gets weirder from there. Why does the pain persist? Why does his coffee taste like blood? Why is he the only one who seems to notice the torrential rainstorm he's driving in? And what does that car accident he keeps hearing about on the news have to do with it all?

When werewolves invade their city, the aristocratic couple Bernard and Charlotte (who never loved each other) are bitten and flee the hunters. But can their newfound love stand up to the man who would rather they die than regain their humanity? (Paranorma sweet romance novella)A loveless marriage. A werewolf curse. In the rainy near-Earth land of Grayton, Bernard and Charlotte Preston lead separate lives. An arranged marriage has left them with plenty of money and a cold relationship. She craves social esteem--while she wishes for the love her marriage has never contained. He is an alchemist who is desperately seeking a cure for the werewolf curse. Yet he, too, is plagued by loneliness and a wistful admiration for his distant wife. When the werewolves attack Lyedyn City the night of the Spring Ball, Bernard and Charlotte together fall under the curse. Retaining only their sanity, they flee the wolf hunters and hide deep in the forest. Hungry and afraid, the estranged couple work together to survive ... and the love they've never had begins to blossom. But their newfound love may be cut short by the ruthless man who controls the werewolves, and who would rather a cure never be found.

They took my friends, my family, and will take my life if given the chance. I won’t let that happen. I am a chosen one.The Chosen Ones Series:The Beautiful Ones: Free Short story Prequel The Chosen Ones: Book 1The Forsaken Ones: Book 2 This books contains kissing, cursing and violence. It is best for ages 15 and up.I have known nothing but fear and death since the truth was revealed: I am a chosen one. For centuries we have been raised as food for those who need our life’s blood in order to survive. But I’m done being a pawn in the sick and twisted lives of the beautiful blood drinkers. Determined, I will do whatever it takes to end the reign of the beautiful ones. Fortunately, I’m not alone in this war. With the help of other escaped chosen ones, and the mysterious and stunning Thanatos, I will discover a way to destroy those who wish us harm. But first, I must give up everything that matters and do the hardest thing of all…learn to trust myself. They took my friends, my family, and will take my life if given the chance. I won’t let that happen. I am a chosen one. The Chosen Ones Series:The Beautiful Ones: Free Short story Prequel The Chosen Ones: Book 1The Forsaken Ones: Book 2 This books contains kissing, cursing and violence. It is best for ages 15 and up.

Set in the Sahara Desert in the year eighteen ten follow the destinies of two women who re-write the course of history. Through the magical art of love and the true cunning of anointments. But who will prevail the Husainid or the Aghlabid Dynasties?Travel through the sands of time to a mystical age of kingdoms hidden in the deep dunes of the Tunisian Saharan Desert. When the dynasties of Husainid and Aghlabid lived side by side, as a symbol of strength and unity. The changing of the new season bought with it a stranger from a far away land, an exponent of the all seeing eye and the harbinger of death. As predicted the two Kingdoms divided resulting in a bloody battle where the conqueror claimed the spoils of war. The entrancing story begins in the early part of the nineteenth century. Two women bound by long running traditions in a patriarchal society are bought together from an early age by the fickle hand of fate. Each has a pre-ordained destiny. One driven by her heart, prepares to risk everything for the affections of the man she loves, the other driven by her passion for revenge. As the new dawn rises, fate again plays its hand and history is altered forever before the setting of sun. Both women attain their desired objectives. But will the reckoning lead to more bloodshed dividing family against family and friend against friend?

This is my story- a short story about what God has done in my life. You wouldn't believe the things that have lined up and fell into place... none of which, do I believe was coincidence.I was simply a boring and lazy Christian... until God started working in a big way. Now I have an incredible story that I simply couldn't share with everyone I wanted to. This is it. So many things in my life happened over the course of a few weeks, that I can't deny that none of these things were coincidence. I hope you enjoy reading this story, and share it with everyone you know. I wrote this book to share with as many people as possible, because this will reach someone who needs to hear it. Hopefully, it reaches hundreds of people who need to hear it. If you download this book, you rule. If you share it, you rock. If you love it, you've made my life. I encourage you... share you story, and NEVER believe in coincidence.

The bond between Mr. Bradley and granddaughter is put to the test when it coincides with his dedication to share the bounty of his garden with others in the neighborhood. When the deliveries start to dwindle down, how does the neighborhood react? Find out in this short story.Mr. Bradley takes tremendous pride in growing his garden and sharing the bounty with the neighbors. Over the years, an illness strikes that hampers his ability to do this deed, which has sprouted more feelings of entitlement than gratitude from the existing generations. When good things come to an end, does the attitude of the community remain the same or is there a deeper impact brought about by Mr. Bradley’s garden?

Being the opening chapters of volume one of the first of The Five Books of TimeThere are some things that are known by everyone within The World, and many things which are unknown. Everyone knows that one-thousand years ago there was The War That Broke Time. The Immortals tried to exterminate the mortals by releasing dragons into The World who only knew one thing – hunger. The horror of their actions finally caused the Immortals to completely withdraw from The World into their Whitestone walled cities. The mortals found some - The Dragonslayers, who could heal themselves as fast as The Dragons could burn their bodies, who slowly saved The World. And the mortals then destroyed the one whom had started The War … The Goddess of Life. For one-thousand years, seven of The Dragonslayers have kept the unchanging peace as The Nightlords of The Seven Kingdoms. Only the Nightlords know how to light the raw Globes which come from The Five Empires. It is only the heat and light of The Globes which allows men to survive the frozen darkness of winter. Life in The World is hard, and men's lives are short. But The Nightlord gave his Binding that those who obeyed his Code of The Covenant would bring forth one who would Reunite The World with all that is missing from it in The Underworld. And in The Reuniting of The World and The Underworld, The Lord Binding will bring all that exists to the timeless, unitary perfection of The Union of All Things. The existence of The World and The Underworld, and all that is within ... will End.

Jake Legato was a cop. And now he stalks and kills strippers. At least, that's what the police think. Fired for putting a drug dealer's confiscated cash in his pocket, Legato has become the prime suspect in the grisly murders of a string of local strippers. With his life and freedom on the line, Legato has less than two days to find the real killer before the killer finds him.Jake Legato was a cop. And now he stalks and kills strippers. At least, that's what the police think. Fired for putting a drug dealer's confiscated cash in his pocket, Legato has become the prime suspect in the grisly murders of a string of local strippers. With his life and freedom on the line, Legato has less than two days to find the real killer. Can he discover who's leaving the trail of bodies before getting snared into the real killer's elaborate trap?This noir thriller is filled with twists and turns that will keep you turning the page until the stunning ending is reached. If you're a fan of private investigator mystery series, you'll want to check out Kiss the Ladies Goodnight (Jake Legato Private Investigator Series 1). Subscribe to Copper Smith to check out the next book in the trilogy: The Devil's Cheap Disguise. If you dare.

How does the stonemason make such perfect statues?Will the girl of young Thomas' dreams find the gift he left for her?What does the strange creature on the deserted planet want from Captain Anderson?These and other questions are explored in The Stonemason and Other Tales. Four stories of the disturbing and the macabre that will take you into the darkest nights and coldest tombs you can fathom.Two homes in the mountainsSnowed in for winter’s keep;A river in between them,A rope tight o’er the deep.A mother and her daughter,A father and his son,A cottage and a cabin,A story yet unspunBut time did freeze a tin canDangling from that ropeA messenger from days gone by,Echoing long lost hope.Until a cold November daySaw decades fall away;Young hands inscribed a folded scrap,A missive sent to say…_________________So begins the plucky correspondence of Timothy and Genevieve, two children about to uncover a story long-buried... one filled with love, with loss, and with hope. An enchanting Christmas story laced with joy, God's healing hand in the broken places of life weaves through each letter passed over the river in that tin-can strung from the rusted pulley. Enter into a simpler time in this petite tale, written to be just long enough to tuck into a stolen moment as you rest your feet and quiet your heart in the bustle of a busy season.

Rami Yudovin, Israeli author of scientific and theological works on bible researches and ancient history, represents the novel parable about the good and evil, about a duty and a freedom of choice.Here is the translation of the cult book, written in the spirit of the parable.Rami Yudovin, Israeli author of scientific and theological works on bible researches and ancient history, represents the novel parable about the good and evil, about a duty and a freedom of choice.He put some question in his book: Can a person be under the shadow of God’s grace, being outside the church? Does he recognizes the freedom of choice or should follow his calling? Should human reflect, ponder and doubt himself, friends, and even Providence? Is he able see a difference: whether he is а performer of divine Predestination or just is used by forces taking kind of "Angels of Light".For readers also might be interesting another point: How and where prophecies are born? How they affect people. Who has the right and privilege to unravel them? Whether has a person his choice, if he has been led by evil so that to create divine deeds? Despite the "visible" storyline is quite simple, the novel is exciting fiction. In the book there are no names of places and heroes. They all have symbolic character. The Stranger, having come across the ancient prophetic text about upcoming arrival of the Enemy, experiences the feeling similar to the wind. He tries to understand the meaning of it. He hears a voice ordering him to follow into the City. Stranger realizes that should execute special mission and he needs people with unusual abilities for that. He finds the Soldier, a person with a special intuition to distinguish danger, and the Seer, a telepathist and a hypnotist. However the Seer considers that the Stranger poses a threat to the residents of the City and decides to stop him…

Again we join the adventures of Tommy, Nona The Waitress and Robert S. Thompson in The Great American Westerly Midwest. This time we follow Tommy around town as he and his friend, Johnny, try to solve the great mysteries of religion; whether God exists, and if so, where is He? In the park? In the drug store? The cafe? Nona doesn't believe in God, she says, and Robert is just glad to be alive.But Kora sat unmoving, in great magic. The walls, her home, faded about her. Warmth went; all alone and on a freezing plain, dressed in a tunic, sharp knife in her belt, bow on her shoulder, arrows in a quiver behind. Her eyes gleamed; a pale cold light, ˈlɪmpɪd ɪn ˈdʌlnəsShe looked around. Away, at vision’s limit, a dark shape rose above the plain: a Tower, the only thing in all this barren place: no bird flew, no grass grew. Despite the wool she shivered. Breath-clouds hung in the raw air, ˈsləʊli dɪˈzɒlvɪŋThen in eye’s corner something moved. She turned to gaze across the Waste and saw a Cloud. Far, almost straight behind her as she faced the Tower, it too reared up black and sheer. Unlike the Tower, moving, whirling, wisps trailing their tentacles around a core, ˈtwɪstɪŋ ɪnˈseɪnli

Where we find that Robert S. Thompson has sat on his bench on main street and written a letter to the editor talking about war and about how a local boy has died for mostly nothing. We find Nona The Waitress musing about the lack of democracy in the good ol' USA, and Tommy on his bike remembering his brother, who they say died for freedom, but Tommy doesn't believe that, not at all.Two runners remain friends after college even though they live on opposite coasts. Their second summer out of school finds them on vacation in Idaho, where they admit to one another that their jobs are not as grand as they had once envisioned. While on vacation, they meet a strange character who holds the power to change their lives forever.

Sixteen-year-old Ned Scoletti is travelling north on a Greyhound bus from Fort Pierce, Florida to Spaulding, Massachusetts, to visit Aunt Josie. Problem is, his mother’s identical twin sister died when Nick was just a toddler. Or maybe not.In the not too distant future, a new golden age begins when mankind literally buries its past. An Internet video achieves wide circulation and records how mankind disposed of its problems.

The Evans family make it their mission to destroy Christian influence in the United States through wars, protests, and government tyranny in this first novel of seven in The End Times Saga.Book 1 of The End Times Saga.Times of Turmoil is book 1 of 7 in the Christian fiction series, The End Times Saga.In this first novel in The End Times Saga, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.

Lex and Ember—two time travelers with no memories of their lives before being recruited into the time war—are torn between the factions. When Lex accepts a mission that lands him deep within the heart of the Telsa Institute, he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them comes flooding back.Two opposing factions of time travelers vie for control of the future in this thrilling steampunk series opener dubbed "Interesting" and "Unexpected" by Kirkus Reviews.Lex and Ember—two time travelers with no memories of their lives before being recruited into the time war—are torn between the factions. When Lex accepts a mission that lands him deep within the heart of the Telsa Institute, he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them comes flooding back. Now armed with the truth of who they were, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them once again.*This special edition contains expanded content and bonus material not found in the first release.

Sealed in a compound.Zia knows little about the outside world until she learns a dangerous secret, one that will cause her to question everything.To survive, she must break out before she’s removed.In the son of an alcoholic, Zia finds an unlikely kindred spirit, and together with his gang they plan their escape.But the greatest resistance will come from within.In this legal thriller short story, a group of criminal justice practitioners gamble on the jury's verdict. The dramatic ending will shock readers...PRAISE FOR R. BARRI FLOWERS:"A police procedure of the highest order, mixing equal parts Sue Grafton and Jeffrey Deaver with a sprinkling of Patricia Cornwall at her best MURDER IN MAUI is Hawaii 5-0 sharpened to a dark edge beneath the brilliant sunshine." — Jon Land, internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of Strong Justice on MURDER IN MAUI"Flowers delivers the goods. An exotic setting, winning characters, and realistic procedural details make MURDER IN MAUI a sure hit with crime-fiction readers." — Bill Crider, Edgar Award winner and bestselling author of Murder in the Air on MURDER IN MAUI"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers! It was so gripping that I forgot to breathe a couple of times!" — Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews on DARK STREETS OF WHITECHAPEL“Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page. He has filled the novel with believable characters and situations.” — Midwest Book Review on STATE'S EVIDENCE“Justice Served is a model of crime fiction.... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices.” — Statesman Journal on JUSTICE SERVED