At seventeen, Nic Lawson's life is on track. Until he discovers a mysterious girl hiding in the family barn wearing an ankle tracker. Soon, her toxic, sinister family infiltrate his town and start to mess with his life. Nic risks everything to get rid of them. But they belong to the powerful, dangerous Bast cult ‘The Felid’, who always get what they want. And what they want, is Nic. (Novella)When seventeen-year-old over-achiever, Nic Lawson, discovers a mysterious girl with a tracker-bracelet on her ankle hiding in his barn, he has no inkling of the trouble about to invade his ordered existence. Until her toxic family infiltrate his town and begin to interfere in every aspect of his life. Stalked by the persistent Arkady clan: murderous cousin, persuasive father, calculating mother and captivating Mira, the girl in the hay, Nic risks everything to get rid of them. But they belong to the powerful, dangerous Bast cult ‘The Felid’, who always get what they want. And they know far more about Nic than he knows about himself, determined to reveal the truth no matter the wreckage. (Novella)

The movements of life and the pauses in between are revealed in this short narrative. From the perspective of a single man,neither hero nor villain; he is like us. His story doesn't begin here and even with his last words his story continues beyond the words THE END. But this short blurb is enough for now. In this post-apocalyptic short are the revelations, not of humanity, but of a simple man.The Hunted is a Prequel Novella to the Blood Series Books starting with Blood of a Werewolf. As an added bonus the first ten and a half chapters of the first book are included with The Hunted. Devon and Blake have been running from hunters most of their adult lives. They're used to life on the run - so much so that they've got it down to a science. Meet our brother duo before they venture to California and meet up with their destinies in the shape of the O'Rielly sisters.

Two cruisers on the Norfolk Broads discover an eerie story behind the strange pub where they tie up one night.On her twenty-first birthday, Franki Smith receives a dozen black roses and an unsigned invitation to a nightclub that doesn't seem to exist. The dark gift haunts her because of two handwritten words near the top. Little Bird. Her mother's nickname for her.Only, Franki's mother disappeared from her life without a trace exactly three years ago to the day.Who sent the mysterious invitation? Franki's need to answer this question will lead her to the doorway of a strange and dangerous new world. A world her mother went to great lengths to keep hidden.A world someone desperately wants Franki to discover.Return to the world of the bestselling Peachville High Demons series, this time from the viewpoint of a brand new, kickass heroine.Sacrifice Me is a serial new adult paranormal romance with twists and turns that will pull you in and keep you guessing until the last installment. There are six episodes total. The first two are both available now! The remaining episodes will release every two weeks. Each episode is about 17,000 words (or 60 pages).Sacrifice Me: The Demon (Episode 1) - May 12Sacrifice Me: The Dream (Episode 2) - May 12Sacrifice Me: The Darkness (Episode 3) - May 26Sacrifice Me: The Dying (Episode 4) - June 9Sacrifice Me: The Devil (Episode 5) - June 23Sacrifice Me: The Doorway (Episode 6) - July 7**Unlike the Peachville series, this is NOT a young adult story. Due to some language and sexual situations, it is appropriate for readers 16+**

On their perilous drive home from a New Year's Eve celebration, through swirling snow and much the worse for drink, a couple are caught in a near-fatal accident. Out of the blizzard appears a figure to help them. But his story will change their lives forever.INSIDE: UPDATE — Why Brandon Buddy Had To Leave One Life! His Arrest —And Day in Court! Manager: Why Judith Light Can’t Return to One Life! The Latest on Robin Strasser! One Life: Agnes Nixon hired as head writer! Exclusive — Dirty Soap’s Brandon Beemer on Fary, Nadia and B&B! Plus: Which Hot B&B Story Is CBS Kibosh-ing? Is Brian Frons An Evil Genius? Inside Investigation: Is Disney Selling ABC? Plus: GH Axed in May, Susan Batten, Brandon Buddy and Jessica Tuck Returning to One Life! Plus: Brian Kerwin Hits Llanview! Is Crystal Chappell next as Maggie Carpenter? How about Kish? Also: Are Cutter and Kim Max Holden’s twins? Source: Did Robin Strasser Decline To Come Back To One Life Before The Finale? One Life To Continue Filming at ABC Studios Post-Broadcast? Who’s Coming Back to DAYS Now? Will Franco Rape Sam on GH? Why B&B’s Jacob Young Only Signed a six-Month Contract! AMC’s Darnell Williams Exclusive: “I Haven’t Signed with Prospect!” Kim Zimmer on Rosie! Which Actor Was On A Bender? Last week’s Soap Reviews; Next Week’s Preview Cheat Sheet! And every week: Unbelievable Blind Items!

Nomi has traveled to the Land of Zarara again and has been tasked to save a little boy named Gregory from Cancer. She will have to undertake a dangerous mission to try to save the little boy's life.This is the tale to read folks ! It will captivate you!In a bar, a down-and-outer relates a tale from his former life in order to win the sympathy of another patron, who plies him with drinks. The arc of his story aims downward, until the other patron, thoroughly depressed, leaves money for the down-and-outer as he leaves the bar. Afterwards, the narrator, the bartender and the down-and-outer frankly analyze the effects of his tale.

Raised in a little fishing town, Cairo Goodridge instead opts for a bigger brighter future in the concrete jungle, New York City. Success surrounds him, but all good things have to come to an end. After the cruel hand of mother nature brings destruction and desolation to his new home. He is forced to survive in the new untamed twisted city, were being human just doesn't cut it any more!In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king stag was named the defender of the land.Eartha’s brother Balen has been in love with Princess Galiene since they were children. Upon the death of the High King, the tribesmen of the realm vie for the throne, and with it, the hand of the fair princess.Balen is desperate to win his lady, but a rival tribesman is equally determined to keep them apart.With her brother, her dearest friend, and the country she loves all hanging in the balance, Eartha must do the unthinkable to ensure her brother’s victory in the stag hunt. Sometimes true love needs a helping hand...or some blood to be spilled.

The third book in "The Adventures of Marvin Theodore Harvey" series. Larue enters a bean pie in the local pie baking contest. Will she "sell out" to The Big City Pie Company? Or, Will she remain true to the most important ingredients in a bean pie... friendship and love?Ian Evans gave his heart to the girl he had loved since high school, but she broke it when she threw his ring in his face and walked away. Three years later, when Kat reappears engaged to a powerful politician, Ian feels the burn of betrayal all over again. Kathleen Woods never stopped loving Ian, not even when he glared at her with hatred in his eyes. Her father, a man who stops at nothing to get what he wants, made it clear Ian was unacceptable and forced her to give him up in order to save his life. However, neither Kat nor Ian knows that fate has unfinished business with them. For while Kat hides the truth, he is covertly investigating her powerful father. Their secrets collide when John Woods’ cruelty, threats and crimes are exposed, and Ian must protect Kat at the risk of his life. Can Ian trust her long enough to take down the drug and smuggling ring he has long been trying to bring to justice? Will he and Zach be able to solve the case and bring peace to a grieving widow when Kat’s distracting him at every turn? As ghosts are finally laid to rest, more secrets are revealed. Good will triumph over evil, law enforcement will have their revenge but can Ian Evans forgive the past and accept that true love is forever?

Hundreds of thousands of student loan debtors have fled a decaying American dystopia. Unfortunately for these loan defaulters, overseas debt collectors have started to hunt them down and make them pay - sometimes with their lives. The most dangerous of the debt collectors thinks he's on to a big payday, but first he needs to avoid a violent faction dedicated to bringing about his downfall.As America approaches the middle of the 21st century, the total student loan debt outstanding has passed the $7 trillion mark. Hundreds of thousands of student loan debtors have fled a decaying American dystopia, searching for opportunity overseas. Mick Larson is one of these, having long ago ran out on his boring job while bravely leaving behind his massive student loan debt. He now lives comfortably in a Caribbean beach town with the money that he has been conning out of terrorist financiers while posing online as a radicalized American convert.Unfortunately for the student loan debt runaways, debt collectors have started to hunt them down. Now Mick finds himself targeted for collection, a process that can end in death. The feared student loan debt collector known only as 'The Executioner' has pinned down Mick's location, with the goal of confiscating his sizable cash reserves. The Executioner strongly believes that those who have fled the United States while leaving unpaid debts behind are responsible for the sad decline of America. His career of chasing down loan defaulters is part profit, part idealistic, and usually successful. And hoping to use Mick as bait to capture and bury alive The Executioner is Alison, a violent anarchist with a short temper and a long list of kills - mostly other anarchists. Alison has more than one set of loyalties. But today she is putting all that aside in her quest to kill The Executioner. All three want something from each other, and it won't likely be resolved peacefully.

Mystery Thriller Horror Novel. In 1788 the infamous Thomas Olocher is finally caught and sentenced to death for a heinous string of violent murders in Dublin. Women would soon walk the streets again without fear. But on the night before his execution, Olocher takes his own life, unleashing an even darker monster to lurk the streets in his stead. Witnesses can hardly describe the large black creaMystery Thriller Horror Novel. In 1788 the infamous Thomas Olocher is finally caught and sentenced to death for a heinous string of violent murders in Dublin. Women would soon walk the streets again without fear. But on the night before his execution, Olocher takes his own life, unleashing an even darker monster to lurk the streets in his stead.

Mystery Box is a short story set against the backdrop of a school cooking class. We get to meet Harry Watson who despises his lessons and hates cooking even more. He's bored and always in trouble but soon enough trouble finds Harry! join him on his adventures and meet some unexpected guests...Mystery Box is a short story set against the backdrop of a school cooking class. We get to meet Harry Watson who despises his lessons and hates cooking even more. He's bored and always in trouble but soon enough trouble finds Harry! His class mates and teachers begin to act strangely and Harry starts to see and hear things that just cannot be happening! Join Harry as he deals with angry chickens, wise rabbits and pesky piglets. Watch as he battles Podgy Parker and the dreaded Mrs Winterbottom. Will he survive the class and will he get to stand outside the Principal's office ever again?

When Oliver Bell meets a beautiful young woman one night in his dreams, he literally can’t get her out of his mind. Unfortunately, he also can’t tell if she’s anything more than just a wonderful figment of his imagination. It’s only when she starts leaving him clues for how to find her in the real world that Oliver’s sense of fantasy and reality begin to blur into something strange and new.“Imagine things and make them real.”When Oliver Bell meets a beautiful young woman one night in his dreams, he literally can’t get her out of his mind. Unfortunately, he also can’t tell if she’s anything more than just a wonderful figment of his imagination. It’s only when she starts leaving him clues for how to find her in the real world that Oliver’s sense of fantasy and reality begin to blur into something strange and new. The journey that follows takes Oliver everywhere he can imagine and beyond; across the country to a city he doesn’t know, to things from his terrible past he would rather forget; over concrete and bluebells and snow and ice; all leading him to the truth that love can exist in dreams.

The inspiration for this book is to revive the American Dream of home ownership (two essays are devoted to this). Six essays are devoted to dreams of a better America through changes in socio-political institutions. Six essays are roadmaps to riches. What's more American than dreams of change or schemes to get rich? The ideas were drafted to entertain and enrich both the reader and America.American Dreams (The Idea Book) is a compilation of fourteen essays, each one a dream for improving lives of Americans from all walks of life. Apropos to it's title the first two essays are aimed at restoring that most basic American Dream the dream of home ownership (which for too many was lost when the real estate bubble broke).Six of the essays (including the second) are entrepreneurial ideas that should lead many to riches while enriching the lives on many more. These ideas range from marketing real estate and yachts to new concepts in restaurants, clubs, exercise, jewelry, and prophylaxis.Six essays (including the first) are public sector ideas that run from the adoption of existing technology in our schools and prisons to new liquor laws to amending the federal constitution and even to changing the calendar week.The reader should expect to be amused by the novelty of many of these American dreams. And what could be more American than dreams of change and schemes for getting rich. If just one idea in this book sees fruition America will be a better place. For the go-getters, the embrace of just one money making scheme should make you rich.

Dark Angel reveals her most inner secrets to you as her childhood memories of her beloved mother come to surface. The pain that drives her heart is uncovered and bares her truth. On her journey she seeks answers that will not come to pass-- as of yet.Dark Angel will reveal some weaknesses showing she is only mortal and with fault. Her nemesis Warlord Pak reigns with cruelty and dread intentions, his disregard for honor holds his life on balance revealing he is also mortal.

It was 1883 and the little town of Brickport where Dr. Moorehead had been practicing medicine for many years started getting complaints from his patients. The doctor had a little alcohol problem that wouldn't go away, and it was showing by bad diagnosis that didn't go unnoticed by his patients, which ultimately led to his practice being suspended indefinitely.It was 1883 and the little town of Brickport where Dr. Moorehead had been practicing medicine for many years started getting complaints from his patients. The doctor had a little alcohol problem that wouldn't go away, and it was showing by bad diagnosis that didn't go unnoticed by his patients, which ultimately led to his practice being suspended indefinitely. Dr. Moorehead lost it, and drowned his sorrows in alcohol, and fast women, which brought his world that he so loved to an end when his wife took their three children and walked out on him. No practice and no family all Dr. Moorehead had left was a bottle of whiskey, a doctor's bag, a carriage he rode into work, and a castle in ruins.Since Dr. Moorehead had no female companionship his hatred towards women grew as the days got lonelier and lonelier. Every time the doctor's eyes gazed upon a beautiful woman it would send him in a rage that was barely containable, and all he thought of was getting his hands around her soft pretty neck, and choke the life out of her, but he knew if he acted upon it in broad daylight he would be caught, and hung for it. So, he had to think of a way that would leave the town guessing who did it.The doctor paced back and forth in his study brainstorming how he would get away with murder. Then he said, "I've got it!" I'll go out after midnight when everyone is asleep and the fog is thick, then no one will be able to identify the killer. Besides there's always a lady of the night still walking the street’s looking to make a fast buck before the night is over."The doctor sharpened his instruments put on his black trench coat, top hat, and set out into the night on what would become his carriage of death.

Climate change has scorched the Earth, and an old man struggles for life as guardian of the last oasis in the Great Lakes basin."Keeper of the Oasis" was first published in Fractured; Tales of the Canadian Post-Apocalypse, Exile Editions, September 2014.A stream of consciousness account of one person's SOPA/PIPA protest.

It's been twenty-five years since the Shins and Briters escaped from Edge, and nothing in the world is the same except for an old story about Colonel Shin's betrayal by his wife and sergeant major. They ignore the story, but their 18-year-old grandson, intrigued by the world, the tales, and even General Lemuel Thorne, has a hard time letting it go.It's been twenty-five years since the Shins and Briters escaped from Edge, and Perrin and Mahrree have enjoyed watching their posterity grow in peace. But nothing in the world is the same. With governments destroyed, villages renamed, and armies in control, chaos is swirling.None of that affects the General of Salem or Professor Shin, except for an old worldly story about Colonel Shin's downfall caused by his traitorous wife and his sergeant major, Shem Zenos.Lemuel Thorne, Perrin's former captain in Edge and now the general of the world's northern army, keeps the story alive as a painful and powerful reminder to his soldiers about treachery and heroism.While Perrin and Mahrree readily dismiss the tale, their adventure-hungry 18-year-old grandson, Young Perrin Shin, finds the story, the world, and even General Thorne too intriguing to ignore.Book 6 in the "Forest at the Edge" series: Part fantasy, part adventure, part humor, part romance, part mystery all equates to a wholly entertaining and unique family saga. You've never read anything quite like this before.

This is a short story I wrote for an anthology. The Orphans takes place five years ago. This story is set in the future five years and is when the zombie apocalypse is full on and hopes are low!IMMORTAL CLONES ENSLAVE HUMANITY!When scientists invent machines that extend life indefinitely, world leaders begin working together to control world populations and ensure their own power.One worker drone named Thirty-Seven must fight the system to keep himself from becoming a scapegoat in the world's most corrupt society. He fights against a the whims of a desert prison dictator named Satan and gets mixed up with Satan's wife, Suicide.Through harrowing tribulations and gripping battles, Thirty-Seven evolves from a naive servant to fearless leader of a massive pack of fierce disciples. He joins a secret society and learns the truth about how immortality was invented. Coming to terms with the realities of surviving on his own, Thirty-Seven grows and evolves into a wise and powerful revolutionary.This post -apocalyptic dystopian thriller will keep you guessing. Lots of surprises and twists.

The Dragon Kingdom has been overrun by shadowy monsters! In their desperation, the dragons send for the only hero brave and clever enough to help them: a young boy named Edgar. Armed with nothing but a couple of tennis balls, the odd vegetable, and a few tricks that he learned in Sunday School, Edgar sets off on a perilous quest to help his scaly friends.One month.Thirty-one stories.Fourteen challenges.Whether you prefer sadness or silliness, humor or poignancy, action or allegory: these 31 very short stories include a little something for everyone, from to the instant messaging logs of Norse deities to the struggles of a banana peel. Written entirely during July 2015 as a part of Flash Fiction Month.

One way what weWanted to beMight not come trueWe might not seeWe might not be freeFrom pain of regretWe might not yet haveWhat we should getWe might be stuckIn a place dammed upA place broken downA place lost nowStella Road was born for miracles but grew up to forget them. How to find her lost essence? In “Scraps of Life” her journey home is about to begin. It is a short story about mystical journey and inner path that calls out for lost meaning on a deep soul-level. The process is initiated by The Whisperer, the one who will confront her with fundamental choices. She can continue to observe the material reality from the brink of self-destruction or to discover every cell of an ethereal and ever more fulfilling world.EDITORIAL REVIEWS:„ You might change for good. No place for doubts or double meanings, unanswered questions or esoteric mysteries. These words you are about to meet in the following pages are the mirror you might not wish to see your face into. There is a risk involved in reading what you fear. And you probably fear your own truth.“—Antonio-José Femenías, psychologist, Seville, Spain„So efficiently Tanja created the supernatural atmosphere. . . . I liked the character going through a metamorphosis (certainly more edifying that of Kafka). . . . I associated the idea of the voice with consciousness plus something more, something unveiled as the ultimate meaning or so.“—José Luis Alvarez Coitinho, Engineer and logotherapy student, Switzerland