The 1800 Club is a 21st Century haven for people seeking to escape New York City's frantic pace. Dressed in clothes their ancestors might have worn during the 1800s, members enjoy foods of the period and read periodicals featuring news of a particular date in 1865. However, the 1800 Club also has an astounding secret; Time Travel. Members travel back in time to keep history on track.Chapter I The President Lincoln MissionA probe sent back to record the Gettysburg Address makes a startling discovery: President Lincoln never makes it! The great man came down with a deep depression and could not leave his room. The 1800 club must send someone back in time to correct this problem, and club member William Scott is selected. He is let in on the club’s secret; its ability to time travel and after completing the mission is offered the job of President of the 1800 Club. The mission taught him that going back in time is not always a lark as the people of the past had the same likes and dislikes as us and more than one could be dangerous as he found out himself.Chapter II The Teddy Roosevelt MissionWhat if the charge up San Juan Hill didn’t take place in the Spanish/American War? What if Teddy Roosevelt was not the swash-buckling man the world of today knows and never ran for president? History would take a different course and the world would be a different place. For one, more men would die in the Spanish/American War because he prolonged the conflict by not charging the hill. The dead men’s lives get cut short and they have no children to carry their names. Artists, teachers, doctors and ordinary family men that would have been in their lineage are never to be. Once again a club member must go back in time and fix the glitch. Finding out that one of Roosevelt’s closest friends and advisors was Bat Masterson, our time traveling club member must first make sure that they meet. This entails that he must travel to the Wild West.

Earth's Survivors Apocalypse follows survivors of a worldwide catastrophe. A meteorite that was supposed to miss the earth completely, hits and becomes the cap to a series of events that destroy the world as we know it. Hopes, dreams, tomorrows: All buried in a desperate struggle to survive. Small groups band together for safety, leaving the ravaged cities behind in search of a new future...Apocalypse follows survivors of a worldwide catastrophe. A meteorite that was supposed to miss the earth completely, hits and becomes the cap to a series of events that destroy the world as we know it. Police, fire, politicians, military, governments: All gone. Hopes, dreams, tomorrows: All buried in a desperate struggle to survive. From L.A. To Manhattan the cities, governments have toppled and lawlessness is the rule. The dead lay in the streets while gangs fight for control of what is left. Small groups band together for safety and begin to leave the ravaged cities behind in search of a future that can once again hold promise.Los Angeles: Billy and Beth start out with a small group and wind up on their own as they make their way across America trying to find others and safety.Manhattan: Adam leaves the safety of his apartment to find his way out of the dying Manhattan, gathering others as he makes his way.Old Towne New York: Conner is alone for the first few weeks, but then he finds Katie and a reason to live again. They set out to survive and find much more than survival.Watertown New York: Mike Collins goes to sleep thinking about his first vacation in many years that he will start in the morning. He awakens to destruction.The Earth's Survivors series of books follow the people that survive and set out to rebuild their lives. At first hoping only to make it day by day, but ultimately looking to the future and rebuilding a society where fear does not rule...This is the original series that has found new life and new writers to take the story to completion.

Sasha wasn't the boy her father wanted, but he tried to teach her how to hunt anyway. After he was killed, she turned her skill with a bow to different targets. Read it for free at https://stories.osterin.comAydith is a young aetheling whose distrust of the Norsemen often gets dismissed. With the encouragement of a kind hearth companion named Hastings, she might find another way to aid her country."The Lost Tales of Mercia" are ten short tales that can be enjoyed as quick glimpses into the swashbuckling history of ancient England or read alongside the full-length novel, "Eadric the Grasper." Most of the characters are real historical figures inspired by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.

This short essay examines demisexuality, its place on the asexuality spectrum, and media representation of these identities.Evanna is struggling through her turbulent life with a mom who doesn't pay any attention to her, a new school, and a fake friend who is sure to turn on Evanna as soon as possible. But her crazy life is going to become even more so as she is thrust into the dangerous and terrifying world of the Land of Au. There, she learns that a murderous villain named Arachne is taking control of Earth, and everything Evanna has ever known is in mortal peril. She has only a month and mysterious powers to defeat Arachne. She also meets six people, Holly, Kae, Stephanie, Eli, Phillip, and Mallory, who are going to help her. If she doesn't manage to defeat Arachne. . . well, we don't want to go there. Follow Evanna's adventures as she and her friends learn to work together to try defeat Arachne and save the world.

An elite psychic operative holds the key to saving humanity from extinction.Humanity lies in ruin. Our once invincible empire has crumbled, and refugees struggle to survive on backwater colonies and broken ghettos on the fringes of the galaxy. Worst of all, any child born with a spark of psychic potential is hunted down by elite telepathic operatives of the ruling alien government. But now, with the entire species on the brink of extinction, everything is about to change…For nearly ten years Jenavian Vale has faithfully served the Convectorate as a Spider, tracking down and capturing potential telepaths before their powers grow out of control. But when she finally catches up to her latest target, she realizes he is more than just another rogue “Fly”— he is none other than Markus Coveri, her former partner and the only Spider that has ever defected. And he holds the key to an ancient secret that could change the course of human history.As the chase begins, Jen must pit her loyalty for the Convectorate against the fate of her own beleaguered species…and her loyalty to the Spiders against the life of her only friend. THE SPIDER AND THE FLY is an action-packed adventure full of colorful characters, dazzling space battles, and galaxy-spanning conspiracies—in other words, the consummate Space Opera (160,000 words).Spiderverse Novels:The Spider and the FlyRebellionPhoenix RisingHomeworldRebirth (2016)

Adolf, with the aid of Lucifer, has gone on to achieve great power, conquering nations in a struggle to attain world domination. But the second world war hasn't gone as planned and the Allies are turning the tide. Adolf is working on an endgame plan that will either overthrow the Allied Powers and win him the war, or leave the world to consume itself.The seventh novel and finale to the Descendants Saga!The Descendant races have been decimated during the final battle within the Spiritual Realm. Black and the Cherubim have been consigned to Tartarus. But a few have survived. Adolf, with the aid of Lucifer, has gone on to achieve great power, conquering nations in a struggle to attain world domination. But the second world war hasn't gone as planned and the Allies are turning the tide. Adolf is working on an endgame plan that will either overthrow the Allied Powers and win him the war, or leave the world to consume itself. At this critical time in world history, there are only a few Descendants like Brody West who remain. But can they do anything to stop him?

"When Snow White escaped from the huntsman that fateful morning, she fled to the neighboring kingdom of Lonstas...Home to vampires, werewolves, elves and more, Snow's adventures in Lonstas will change the face of fairy tales forever..."Snow is the beautiful sixteen year old heir to the throne of Rylak. When her powerful stepmother’s jealousy turned deadly, she fled to the neighboring Kingdom of Lonstas; a magical land filled with all manner of mythical creature. Now masquerading as the adopted daughter of Doctor Cornelius Rutherford, Snow hopes to live in relative peace.....The lush and magical land of Lonstas introduces Snow to creatures she has never before encountered; creatures such as elves, fairies, vampires, dragons, werewolves, and a lonely teen imprisoned in a cold stone tower. Snow’s decision to free the teen pits her and her new friends against mysterious dark forces, placing her directly in the path of Prince Leonardo Charming.Throughout the mayhem, chaos and romance surrounding the ensuing adventure, Snow is acutely aware of one thing: her Stepmother is relentless, she will find her; it is just a matter of when.......

Includes Dragon Kin:3. What a Dragon Should Know 4. Last Dragon Standing5. The Dragon Who Loved Me 

Life isn’t kind to Lance York. A full-time job has eluded him for years, his wife loathes the sight of him, his bank accounts are empty, and his wealthy father-in-law revels in his failures.After he lunges in front of a car to save a sick and disoriented woman, Lance awakens in a quarantined hospital. A devastating plague is spreading worldwide, twisting the bodies of the infected into horrors.Day One: A series of terrorist attacks spread a cloud of noxious gas over highly populated areas.Day Two: Higher brain function erodes in those exposed to the gas. Their bodies begin to distort, faces distending, skin sallowing, teeth elongating.Day Three: The infected disappear into the shadows, fleeing the harsh daylight which has begun to sear their flesh.Day Four: The world is DEVOURED.Life isn’t kind to Lance York. A full-time job has eluded him for years, his wife loathes the sight of him, his bank accounts are empty, and his wealthy father-in-law revels in his failures.After he lunges in front of a car to save a sick and disoriented woman, Lance awakens in a quarantined hospital. A devastating plague is spreading worldwide, driving those infected with it insane. Their bodies begin to mutate into horrors that have haunted mankind’s nightmares for centuries.The world descends into chaos as the infected flee to the shadows, emerging at night to devour the remnants of civilization.With the help of an unlikely ally, Lance must navigate through the collapsing city of Pittsburgh, striving to escape the madness of the Apocalypse that unfolds around them.

While glaciers began to melt all over the planet 12000 years ago, water levels started to rise 300 feet, swallowing any evidence of cultures living near the ancient coastlines. However, archeologists have found new civilizations older than the Egyptians and Sumerians. As history has to be rewritten, we have to ponder who were the heroes and antagonists of a forgotten time of the AtlanteansAfter the Ice Age, the world as we know now looked quite different. While glaciers began to melt all over the planet, water levels started to rise 300 feet, swallowing any evidence of cultures living near the ancient coastlines. However, in the last five decades, archeologists have found new civilizations older than the Egyptians and Sumerians, dating back twelve-thousand years. As history has to be rewritten, we have to ponder who were the heroes and antagonists of a forgotten time of the Atlanteans

A dark short story set in the near future.Two people put on anti-contamination suits and re-enter a zone that has been out of bounds for several years. But what will they find, and what secrets are still to be revealed?In her battle against depression, self-harm and self-destruction, 17-year-old Sara Baines discovers an unlikely hero. Herself. Experiencing all the excitement of falling in love for the first time, she unearths an unimaginable adventure of forbidden passion with a courageous boy. Together they uncover a diabolical plan of murder, mystery and terror. When one of Sara’s friends becomes a victim of the sinister plot, Sara and her ally will risk everything to save her. Their heroic efforts unleash an intolerable hell of deception, action and destruction. Ultimately, Sara must discover the value in her own life if she is to save the lives of her friends… and the boy she loves!

Short on cash, PeeDee3 is freelancing and on the trail of an elusive time jumper with a price on his head. But the jumper knows he’s being tailed and his Coleco Edsel sling is armed and waiting for everybody’s least-favorite insectiod assassin. PeeDee3, Episode 3, Another Time Perhaps.PeeDee3, Season 1, Episode 3Short on cash, Peedee3 is freelancing and on the trail of an elusive time jumper with a price on his head. In order to collect his reward, the bug has to bring back at least fifty-one percent of the body, so PeeDee3’s normal, “Disintegrate now and you never need to ask a question,” tactics are not an option, making this mark a lot less fun and a lot more dangerous. For PeeDee3 things can, and usually do, get worse. It turns out the jumper knows he’s being tailed and his Coleco Edsel sling is armed and waiting for everybody’s least-favorite insectiod assassin. PeeDee3, Episode Three, Another Time Perhaps

Daria Wilkers appears to be a diligent, studious, high school student. However, no one would guess that her thoughts are clouded with infatuation. She appears to be taking notes in class, when she is only writing the name of her latest crush. Daria, is confronted by her Chemistry teacher, Mr. Beland, about her starry eyed gaze, as he is concerned she is failing his class...Most days start off as normal days. At least that’s what little Lenny Helzerman thinks. He thinks that there aren’t any good or bad days—it’s just the stuff that happens during the day that makes it good or bad or memorable or forgettable. Little Lenny Helzerman doesn’t expect anything more from one day than he does any other day and he doesn’t give anything more to one day than he does any other day. It is all the same. And this suits him just fine.

Final installment in the best-selling Hat Trick series. It’s been twenty years since Simon Roberts and Alex Miller became boyfriends. Now they’re back where it began to pay tribute to a smashed losing streak, a retiring coach, and a lost friend. As old teammates reunite, it’s a time to honor their past while Simon and Alex prepare to embark on another part of their happily ever after.Final installment in the best-selling Hat Trick seriesIt’s been twenty years since Simon Roberts and Alex Miller became boyfriends. Now they’re back where it began to pay tribute to a smashed losing streak, a retiring coach, and a lost friend.As old teammates reunite, it’s a time to honor their past while Simon and Alex prepare to embark on another part of their happily ever after.NOTE: If you haven't read any of the Hat Trick books, be warned there are spoilers all over the place in this freebie! So do yourself a favor and pick up one of the other titles in this series first and see what all the buzz is about!

The little country church needs a Christmas Eve miracle. Little Alexa Bailey joins forces with some unlikely helpers to make it happen. Christmas is a time for miracles and this children's story (for grown kids as well) is about finding hope, doing what you can and letting God do the God part. It is the perfect Christmas bedtime story. Paperback available on Createspace."A Christmas Eve Miracle" is a story of hope when we need hope the most. Young Alexa Bailey is the perfect optimist who finds no challenge too great and no miracle too far away. On Christmas Eve the pastor's wife sang "Oh, Holy Night" for over 30 years. This year she is very ill and everyone is praying for a Christmas Eve miracle. Everyone except Mrs. Bigfitter. Mrs. Bigfitter is the meanest, most selfish person Alexa had ever met. For Christmas Eve Alexa and her friends who live inside the walls of the old church must deliver a miracle and put Mrs. Bigfitter in her place. Can hope and optimism win out over mean spirited actions? Can Alexa and her friend, Judachew, bring the right magic for a miracle on Chistmas Eve?

Age gaps are taboo, but love doesn't care if someone is thirty or fifteen. A young man finds himself loving a young, rebellious punk of a girl and fearing his own emotions in the process. Can love really eat you alive when you do not act on it? Jem has no idea, but he fears that it will.Jem wasn't interested in having a parter, but the moment the bad-mouthing teenaged Lo Grant came kicking into his store, Jem found himself loving someone he should not. He never expected to be in love, let alone with a young girl half his age and now his own feelings make him rethink every word he says. Can he love this girl, or will the haunting memories of quotes from Nobakov's famous Lolita stop him from even living his own life?

As Nicholas arrives in the city and sets about finding the rebels, the Marshal is consolidating his trap, but it must be without the Drakken.Kyle Foster's summer starts off in an interesting way when he encounters a space object that crash-lands in the forest. Kyle goes off to investigate, and the UFO zaps him with incredible power. As the weeks go by, Kyle learns that he now has control of this power, and it changes everything, including his relationships with his best friends. On top of the usual worry of a teen, Kyle becomes aware that there is another UFO related to the first heading toward Earth. Kyle's caution proves true when the alien attacks, and on top of all of this, other humans are also taking an interest in Kyle, with their own ideas in mind for his power.

Imagine meeting the one, the person who takes your breath away, makes your heart skip, and leaves you weak, shaking with desire. Imagine losing them moments later. What would you do?Robert’s an ordinary guy, working his way across the known universe, living a hollow life. Then he meets her on Runalli-4 and everything changes.Imagine meeting the one, the person who takes your breath away, makes your heart skip, and leaves you weak, shaking with desire. Imagine losing them moments later. What would you do?Robert’s an ordinary guy, working his way across the known universe, living a hollow life. Then he meets her on Runalli-4 and everything changes.Join Robert as he quests through space and time, to the edge of existence and beyond seeking the woman who sparked the fires of true love in his heart, only to vanish moments later.Join Robert on Runalli-4.Reviews:“I read this while in a airport waiting for a flight and when they called us to the Gate, I was actually upset to put it down.”— Jaclyn R.“I didn’t want the story to end but it ended fantastically.”— Mars P.“The protagonist has a depth of character that unfolds throughout the yarn. The plot is intriguing and gripping, making this a one-sitting read; because you won’t want to put it down.”— Curtis LarsenAnd remember to stay on the lookout for more Science Fiction and Fantasy stories from Roland Byrd!

A Very Blakely Christmas is a first in a series. After having published several short verses in various magazines for children, Blakely’s adventures are being published in book form.Synopsis: Boy discovers Elves use light beams to travel to and from the North Pole.Pulled from the nightly news, Liberty Betrayed follows the residents of a small fictional Texas town as it faces the Federal Government’s desire to appease those who want to surrender to the influx of Illegal Immigrants surging over our southern border.Sandley, Texas is a typical small town. The people have made a life for themselves by raising their families and being there for their neighbors. No one expected what lay ahead for them when a group of Illegal Immigrants were brought to town to fill the jobs at the newly reopened Window Factory. How will the residents of Sandley overcome this invasion of their town? How will they triumph over this Act of Tyranny?

Taken By Surprise. Five strangers with paranormal abilities are taken from their homes and told that they are needed to fight for their country using their special powers. But are they being told the truth, or are the people who have taken them lying? Are they being trained to fight for America, or against it? This is a story of loss, love, action and suspense.Taken By Surprise (Taken Trilogy #1)Five strangers scattered across America have three things in common with each other.One: They each have special abilities that shouldn’t be possible.Two: They’ve all just had people try to kill them.Three: They’ve all just been kidnapped and taken away from their homes, families and friends.Their lives will never be the same as they’re taken to a government facility and told that their abilities mean that they must train to become soldiers and fight. But are they being told the truth? Or is something more sinister going on? They must learn to trust each other and decide if they should stay on this path or escape from it. Either way there is no going back.NA Paranormal ActionProfessionally edited by C&D Editing.Approx. 130,000 wordsBook one the Taken Trilogy.Language: ModerateContains adult themes, recommended for ages 15+