Celibate, irreproachable and distinguished, Thomas Cavendish is in his mid-fifties and the obvious man to become Master of his college. But, walking by the river, Thomas sees a young girl standing on the bridge. It is an apocalyptic vision, one that alters Thomas's life irrevocably and tragically, but with the beauty and joy of a love never previously imagined.

At the advanced age of three and thirty, the bookish Lady Anastasia has given up on finding love. Consequently, when sparks fly between Anastasia and a brilliant, handsome, and much younger diplomatic attaché, Lady Anastasia questions the young Jonathon Ambercrombie’s true intentions. This novelette-length story is a sweet traditional romance set in Victorian-era Brussels."The King of High Adventure," Starlog. "Immediately convincing, classically brooding," TheCimmerian.com.To the world at large, he is a mercenary and assassin, a brutal killer with a deadly blade. In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of a near-extinct order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness.The Ghul are the Stealers of Flesh, an ancient race of demons who possess the bodies of humans to work great evil. Now one of them has been freed from its ancient prison using Kormak's own dwarf-forged sword and the Guardian must pursue it to a haunted city on the edge of the world to end its reign of terror.Stealer of Flesh contains four-linked novelettes that tell the epic tale of Kormak's hunt for a prince of demons. In it he encounters a conspiracy of demented mages, an army of werewolves, Orcish blademasters and a beautiful alchemist and her insane poet brother.About The AuthorWilliam King lives in Prague, Czech Republic with his lovely wife Radka and his sons Dan and William Karel. He has been a professional author and games developer for almost a quarter of a century. He is the creator of the bestselling Gotrek and Felix series for Black Library and the author of the bestselling Space Wolf books which between them have sold over three quarters of a million copies in English and been translated into 8 languages.He has been nominated for the David Gemmell Legend Award. His short fiction had appeared in Year’s Best SF and Best of Interzone. He has twice won the Origins Awards For Game Design. His hobbies include role-playing games and MMOs as well as travel.

Stefan Korsak and his genetically-altered brother have evaded the Institute for three years. When they learn the new location of the secret lab, they plan to break in and save the remaining children there. But one of the little ones doesn't want to leave. She wants to kill...

Ryan is average in every way - average appearance, average height, average grades. That all changes the day he meets Ed, who invests his time, knowledge of cars and love of God into Ryan's life. When Ed gives Ryan a Bible and a hammer, the once average teenager becomes extraordinary, as God calls him on a mission to the most beautiful and dangerous islands in the world, the Maldives!When Ryan, a lonely teenage boy is befriended by Ed, a steadfast man of God, the once average teenager becomes extraordinary. Armed with a new faith, a hammer and some determined friends, Ryan steps into a mission of secrets, betrayal and survival.Ryan joins forces with Amy, a young lady of incredible faith and unconditional love, to win the hearts of the islanders of Maldives. God calls them into the dangers of these most beautiful islands in the world as they take on the challenge to translate the Bible into the Dhivehi language, and smuggle it into the 100% Muslim country. Ryan and Amy's love for the mission evolves into a love that promises they will never leave each others' side. Will Ryan's strength and Amy's love be enough to win the trust of the islanders? Can their determination make them brave enough to complete Love's Mission?

He's a sad, abandoned puppy from the dogs' home. But Doofus is no ordinary dog, as Clive and Holly soon discover. Can he really be a fearsome dog of ancient legend? And why is their village being invaded by frightening creatures from the past?"Every time he howls - something dies!"Doofus is a sad, black, abandoned puppy adopted from the dogs' home. But it soon becomes obvious to his new owner Holly and her animal-mad friend Clive that Doofus is no ordinary dog. Not only do his howls seem to cause dreadful things to happen - but then terrifying creatures from the past start to invade their village. How can Clive and Holly hold them back? And can Doofus really be a fearsome dog of ancient legend?

Archan is the third story in the 14 book McLaughlin City series. A cat burglar who favors animals over people awakens one day with a unique ability and new sense of purpose. Once again the Katsuya corporation is up to no good, and Archan finds himself in the midst of their plot.This story follows Axel, an teenager that lives with his abusiv mother and hates everything that came close to school.Roxas it the new kid in school and on top of that he gets pared with the dork of the biology class, or so he thinks until the quiet and clamed up nerd gets a complete makeover by a friend and that said friends boyfriend.Suddenly biology tops as an interest in school.

Strange things are happening in deep space, and then closer to home, and then closer; someone has pulled the plug on the universe.

He'd done this a few times before. By now, he'd gotten it down to a science - the hunt, the kill, and the alibi. This time was no different than any other. In fact, she was almost making it all too easy for him. She seemed just like all the others before her: ready, willing, and even eager, although what he had in mind for her was not what she expected. However, appearances weren't everything...He'd done this a few times before. By now, he'd gotten it down to a science - the hunt, the kill, and the alibi. This time was no different than any other. In fact, she was almost making it all too easy for him. She seemed just like all the others before her: ready, willing, and even eager, although what he had in mind for her was not what she expected. However, appearances weren't everything. As it turned out, he had never before met a woman like Bella. And he just may never have the luxury - or the misfortune - to ever do so again.

In the third volume of The Dragon King Saga Quentin finally reigns as the Dragon King. Faced with the kidnap of his son, he struggles with his conscience as he again faces necromancer Nimrood. This time more than a kingdom hangs in the balance. This edition contains anglicised spellings.

Timothy was just an average boy who was yearning for the attention of his mother and father. Unfortunately, the only one who seemed to take notice of him was a very cruel babysitter. “Tears” by T.K. Wade is an intense drama about abandonment and the importance of love in the life of a young child.“Tears” by T.K. Wade follows the story of Timothy, a young boy yearning for the attention of his perpetually busy mother and father. Only his babysitter, Brenda, ever finds the time to listen. Only she seems interested in the things he is doing or how he is feeling. She is the only one. She is hurting him. Timothy is the victim of psychotic abuse, yet he loves and protects his abuser. He is loyal to Brenda… even when she becomes threatening; even when she becomes dangerous. Busy parents suddenly find the time to think about their child… when it may be too late! Brace yourself for this intense, psychological thriller!

A fantasy adventure story about a boy whos mum gets turned to stone by a jealous witch. The story is about his quest to go find a way to cure her. Hopefully the story will feature lots of martial arts action, but who knows where the storyline will go. I certainly don't! hehe. Hope you enjoy reading it :)The story will continue in Passion of the Liger, Volume 2! I will upload as soon as it is written :)

In a crumbling garden of stone, a lonely little girl meets a mysterious woman. Is the lovely lady a ghost? A witch? Good or evil? (An original short story.)Jenno Bryce posts daily on Facebook. She says:"Oi ain't no cockney, cripes yew'd better know;But Oi've been down ter London by Mary-le-Bow.Widdlin'ton village is where Oi 'ang outWiv several gangs, about that there's no doubt.Racin' a soapbox is golden fer me.An' moi yeller cart's called 'Emmeline P'.Moi Facebook friends are real special; an' so are yew, dear readers, 'cos yew make me live..."

Ilthan has been wronged, and he intends to take back what is his. (Short Story)Ilthan has been wronged, and he intends to take back what is his.Ilthan is an immensely talented sorcerer who has been forced into exile by those he meant to rule. Determined to have his revenge, he mounts a massive attack on the Sunswept Isles. Will he finally succeed in taking the isles by force?This short story features one elf’s tale of triumph over captivity.

Henri is an eleven year old boy trying to become a man. Ricky and Dee want to help, but Big Ju Ju, a treacherous gang leader stands in their way. While the two PI's try to sort out their love lives, danger, murder, and a hideous disease threaten to schedule a meeting at the graveyard. And attendance is mandatory.Diabla Meets Big Ju Ju is the third in the Dee Rabow Mystery Series. Dee is a gutsy, tough female detective with more skeletons that one closet can hold. Murders seem to stalk her like some hideous disease. The latest in her string of deadly felons is Big Ju Ju, a gang leader who likes to play the clown. But the clown plays for real and the blood flows. He has his eyes on Henri, a boy that has befriended Dee and her partner, Ricky. Saving him and his mother from a group of vicious thugs might be the most difficult task they've tackled yet. and the price may be more than they want to pay.

Jake Sadler has a secret and along with that secret an unfulfilled dream. He has lived his entire life in the foothills of the Appalachians, working his farm from daylight to dark, and with the help of his wife, raising two children, but those children don’t and can’t know his secret. An inspirational novella.Jake Sadler has a secret and along with that secret an unfulfilled dream. He has lived his entire life in the foothills of the Appalachians, working his farm from daylight to dark, and with the help of his wife, raising two children, but those children don’t and can’t know his secret. When a penniless and strange wandering man enters Jake's life his world is turned upside down and he soon discovers that his secret isn’t safe anymore. Jake is sure the man is not what he appears to be, but he isn’t sure what he is. Could the man be a blessing in disguise—the answer to Jake’s unspoken prayers?

Few persons who’ve never visited these United States have a sense of how unpredictable Americans can be. Amelie, a cynical young French jewelry saleswoman on her first trip to America, was warned about our eccentricity, but decided to reserve judgment until she experienced it at close range. The lesson is well beyond what she expected.THE PSYCHIC PROTECTOR RETURNS WITH A BRAND NEW TALE!Established as the city's favorite member of the Detroit Police Department, Thomas Millcrowe takes great pride in his work. Even X - his superhero alter ego - has just as much renown under his belt, making Detroit known for being the home for two of the greatest heroes the city has ever known, despite not knowing they are indeed one in the same.So when a dark figure from both Thomas and X's past suddenly returns, all the more trouble begins to brew.With the return of such an individual that has impacted both his professional and super-heroic life, his new partner Alyssa Zeno steadily growing suspicious of his secret, and a scheme that could mean the end of the very city, Thomas Millcrowe is forced to make a conscious-conflicting decision. Will he protect and serve by the law he has sworn to uphold as a police officer, or give in to the freedom his alter ego provides in order to preserve the greater good?

Life dosen't always work out how you want, especially love. What we want may be our doom, and what we need may be our salvation. Love is such a complex, ideal, individual. It's amazing the lessons we learn from it. Sometimes you can love a person with all your heart, but if it's not meant it won't work out. Experiences are hilarious, lessons are eternal.Status updating…Time and Space breached…Data leak detected…The archives of The Numbered Entity Project have opened in this membrane of existence for the very first time. Inside the, at once both infinitesimal and infinity-spanning, data stores wait the tale of rogues, outcasts and 'others.' Those whose time was numbered but refused to 'know their place.' Those who tried, for better or worse, to change their respective worlds of swords and magic, steam and musket, or nanotechnology. The Project records all, in tribute to Time and Space.Jaime has waited his whole life for the chance to change the world. Armed with a discrete bio-weapon, he prepares to assassinate the Great Sir of the Seven Systems and free millions from industrial serfdom. But Jaime is on a one way trip, a journey that will force him to sever his ties to the one he loves most. His ideals will be tested to breaking when brought to bear against that love, a love which could tear Seven Systems apart.

One can live for several weeks without food but only a few days without water, a fact that seventeen year old Niko is only too aware of as she struggles to provide for her two younger brothers in a post-apocalyptic landscape where the rain burns like acid, food grows scarce, and any Slither that crosses her path is laid low before it can sink its teeth into her.One can live for several weeks without food but only a few days without water, a fact that seventeen year old Niko is only too aware of as she struggles to provide for her two younger brothers in a post-apocalyptic landscape where the rain burns like acid, food grows scarce, and any Slither that crosses her path is laid low before it can sink its teeth into her.Then one night everything she's ever worked for, everything she's ever loved is consumed by a raging fire, leaving her with one brother dead, the other missing and herself gravely injured.She's rescued by the Rose Circle, a rogue group of Slither hunters. They sneak her into Amaryllis City, a decadent metropolis where those able to afford the exorbitant entrance fee live a life of relative ease.But for Niko, Amaryllis City is not the haven she grew up believing it would be, the deeper she delves the nastier it gets and when her unique abilities as a Slither hunter are discovered things get positively filthy.All Niko ever wanted to do was find her baby brother but that's proving to be harder than she ever would have expected.

In this second story of McMurray’s trilogy, Janet Gordon, a young professor of biology, has been invited to a prestigious conference to present her work on the isolation of a cell growth factor. A recently appointed colleague, a “hot shot” protein chemist,who has helped to purify the growth factor turns out to have some unpleasant personality traits which lead to a tragic consequenceFrom Jan Moran, the author of The Winemakers from St. Martin’s Press, comes a riveting novella that’s as rich and irresistible as a fine cabernet wine.Napa Valley, 1956: Years ago, after Juliana Cardona’s fiancé was killed in an army ambush, she didn’t know if she could ever find the strength to risk love again. Now Juliana, who has a passion for winemaking, is determined to build her own business as a wine publicist and create an independent life. But when Juliana holds a press event in San Francisco, she meets a mysterious winemaker, Henri Laurent, who is everything she never thought she’d find again. However, Juliana is shocked to discover that Henri is hiding a long-buried secret that threatens to devastate their budding relationship. In order to find happiness and the life she’d once thought was gone forever, she must find the strength to uncover tragedies and face the troubled past with the man she loves—but only if her heart can risk the chance of love once more.Life is a Cabernet is a companion novella to The Winemakers, a full-length historical romance novel from St. Martin's Press.“Absolutely adored THE WINEMAKERS. Beautifully layered and utterly compelling. Intriguing from start to finish. A story not to be missed.” – Jane Porter, USA Today and NYT Bestselling author of It’s You and The Good Woman“Readers will devour this page-turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery.” – The Library Journal

Copyright M.Stow13Published at Smashwords.com2013 Copyright M.Stow13The End of the Universe: Universal Verses3:Breathing in Water:1:6. Oceanic:5. Land ahoy!4. Shellac.3. EndGame:2. RNA/DNA/SEX1.Substrate:In water, a scene faded back gently from the cataclysm, that was dimly lit. The sky above, and earth below, water in between.In water, a scene faded back gently from the cataclysm, that was dimly lit. The sky above, and earth below, water in between. Across the underside of an agitated ocean, below the ebbing tide, extramural silver lightning forked, from above low light glancing, penetrating dark infrared, flicked and glowed, spectred yellow green and red blue glinting, where ultraviolet only reflected, flared and flowed; the upper watery apparent boundary thundering across, granite cliff edge booming breakwater, oceanic interwave rounded weaving through, undertowing merged peaked crested, and troughing, a pounding pumping rhythm moved in, in virtual pitch darkness,