Trained from birth to be the world's deadliest assassin, Michiko "Lotus" Akiyama works with the clandestine organization SANCTUM to dispatch high-value targets of the lowest order. When tasked to eliminate rogue operative Shane Drake, she learns her agency may not be as noble as they appear. Will Miko complete the job, or will SANCTUM's most dangerous asset become their worst nightmare?The story begins when a young man, Adam, runs away from home because he believes his impoverished parents do not love him. He is taken in by an elderly couple whose own son, Robin, has run away to seek his fortune. Adam decides that he must try to locate their lost son and convince him to come home. In his quest, he is joined by another young man, David, who has left his own dysfunctional family. Along the way, Adam and David are given guidance in two magical encounters in forests and from a magic mirror. As the quest continues and is eventually resolved, all involved learn much about themselves, society, and, most of all, the meaning of love.

When Stacey sits for the two Brooke kids, she can't help noticing that their dad is a very cute single father, and the perfect match for her single mom.

Set in the sub-suburbs, where trailer park and white-flight suburb rub elbows, this story rollicks across decades, from the 1980's to the present. An addled man tries to escape the shadow of his genius but despairing father only to find himself subjected to the same temptations to find the answers to life in a radio device designed to talk to angels or the dead. A fat, Faustian German opera.Set in the sub-suburbs, where trailer park and white-flight suburb rub elbows, this story rollicks across decades, from the 1980's to the present. An addled man tries to escape the shadow of his genius but despairing father only to find himself subjected to the same grandiose temptations to find the answers to life in a radio device designed to talk to angels or the dead. A fat, Faustian German opera, "Angels and Electrons" is a different sort of 'coming of age' novel -- if you can be said to come of age at 50, can conquer your despair, and can resist the recurring desire to take down the system that took down you.

Jayna is about to embark on the exciting journey of life; or so she thinks. In the wee hours of one fateful night she finds herself in a battle with demons. She assumes it’s a nightmare; a young warrior, Ethan Wells, convinces her otherwise. Jayna discovers that she is an evolved human who can travel between dimensions and is also capable of extinguishing demons.Jayna is about to graduate from high school and embark on an exciting journey in higher education – or so she thinks. In the wee hours of one fateful night she finds herself in the middle of a battle with demons. She assumes it’s a nightmare; a young warrior, Ethan Wells, convinces her otherwise. Jayna discovers that she is an evolved human who can travel between dimensions and is also capable of extinguishing demons. She is a prime candidate for the Astral army. An innocent first-love blossoms between Jayna and Ethan. They become partners in the Astral army against demons and other forms of evil. Ethan is in charge of her training; they spend the next few years as carefree college students by day, demon fighters by night. However, there is a small glitch in their happiness: They are forbidden by the Astral Masters to see each other on Earth. As much as they love one another, they cannot be together in their physical forms. However, the Astral Plane is about to have a first.

Sir Differel Van Helsing awakens in the middle of the night to find her house empty. All her staff, guards, and servants have disappeared, including Vlad Drakulya. She is all alone and help from outside is hours away. Can she find her people and rescue them before it's too late? Without succumbing to the force that took them? This is a short story.Sir Differel Van Helsing has finally been confirmed Director of the Caerleon Order, and has begun her training to officially take over when she turns 21. Though dedicated and precocious, no one expects her to be able to do anything important for a few years yet.As such, when she awakens in the middle of the night to find that everyone in her manor house--staff, guards, and servants alike--have disappeared without a trace, she questions whether she has what it takes to find and rescue them. But she must try regardless, even if she risks succumbing to the same force.

If you had a bottomless pit of money and a very sick body, just how far would YOU go to have another chance at a healthy life? Sir Charles Wynstanton-Tawneycroft was prepared to go all the way!Short storyPresley is a troubled teenager who lives in the sleepy rural small Midwestern town of Lock Springs, Missouri. She has a myriad of family problems. Her father is dead and her mother is a selfish alcoholic who leaves Presley to fend for herself. With a lack of guidance and support she turns to her popular but narcissistic boyfriend, Tyler, to find love. Desperate for love and affection she struggles with his blatant unfaithfulness. Presley finds solace in writing music and playing her guitar. She uses her music as an outlet to express her complex teenage emotions as she tries to make sense of her life. Presley is confused and depressed until she visits a mystical place in another dimension far away from home. She encounters spirits and ghosts including many that want her dead. She meets spiritually advanced beings from another world and from another time. In this other world she meets Jesse, a guy that falls madly in love with her. Confused by his impulsive love, he helps her to unlock the mysteries of her secretive past that open her mind to endless possibilities about her world. This paranormal tale is full of mystic adventure along with a deep spiritual love story filled with passion that will connect with young girls and young women. Just as Presley begins to unravel her startling past she is faced with a heart wrenching decision. She could go back home to her lonesome life or she could stay in this other world with Jesse- along with the evil spirits who want her soul. It’s full of twists and turns that will keep the reader intrigued until the end.

The Zombie Apocalypse has come. When his father is bitten and killed by the undead, teenager Nick Paskus takes it upon himself to protect his sick Mother and do all that he can to keep them alive. Armed with only his wits and his notebook, each day is a fight for survival as Nick watches the world crumble around him. This is the first 14 days of Nick's JourneyThe Zombie Apocalypse has come. When his father is bitten and killed by the undead, teenager Nick Paskus takes it upon himself to protect his sick Mother and do all that he can to keep them alive. Armed with only his wits and his notebook, each day is a fight for survival as Nick watches the world crumble around him. This is the first 14 days of Nick's Journey.You can read the rest of Nick's story at https://a-boy-and-his-blog-tumblr.com

a novella by Sarah D'Stair: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.comIn this short story, recently married twenty-year-old Zach and eighteen-year-old Allison, accompanied by their Brittany spaniel Gina, leave the comfort and security of their New England home in search of new opportunities in the far-off wilderness of central Wyoming.While camped in that wilderness they discover unexpected challenges within their relationship and in the unforgiving countryside that threaten both their marriage and their lives.This familiar theme of youthful idealism colliding with worldly realities and constraints is rendered in clear refreshing prose and placed in an original setting where the sage desert of Wyoming becomes a virtual character in the drama, complete with its demands and surprises.

Frontier 9. The story of the deep space exploration ship, Albatross and its sole occupant, Frontier 9, an android with a directive to locate compatible planets for humans and plant seed colonies. During a voyage lasting over 6000 years, 9 discovers that its brain is designed to evolve. With evolution comes self awareness and with that, emotions. 9 soon experiences loneliness and fear and love.Frontier 9. The story of the deep space exploration ship, Albatross and its sole occupant, Frontier 9, an android with a directive to locate compatible planets for humans and plant seed colonies. During a voyage lasting over 6000 years, 9 discovers that its brain is designed to evolve and grow. With evolution comes self awareness and with that, emotions. 9 soon experiences the harsh reality of loneliness and fear and even love. 9 must learn to compensate and fulfil its needs but has a job to do and a planet has been found. The colonisation of a planet is about to begin. 9 must prepare the first groups to leave the ship and deal with its newly found awareness and all that comes with it.

A short story about a hispanic soldier who gains the ability to absorb the minds of others. As his intellect grows, Rock Espanoza becomes a world political player changing the course of human history.At the age of ten, Sofia Corona saved the Fairwoods from the malevolent grasp of the Cedar Witch and her goblin army.Two years later, she drowned unceremoniously in the lake behind her Oregon home.In the months following the Heroine’s death, when the Fairwoods face a resurgence of goblin attacks, they are forced to turn to Sofia’s cynical twin sister, Maya, for help. Although she wants nothing more to do with her sister’s fanciful adventures, Maya comes to realize that this one last favor could give her the closure she needs to put Sofia’s memory to rest and move on with her life.With her twin’s magic ring and faithful gryphon companion, Maya embarks on a reluctant journey of whimsical antics and unwitting self-discovery in this stark but humorous fairy tale.

Beatrice Featherstone is a dream fairy. Dream fairies deliver dreams to humans. But as each year passes for Bea and her friends, they discover that their life on a secluded island floating above us is full of secrets. From their adventure to the Edge of the island as kids, to finishing school when they are older, each experience leaves new questions unanswered.Mitch is an art student that works at a popular art museum, but his friend, Avi, doesn't see the meaning in art. Avi would rather spend his time staring at Mitch from afar, which Mitch doesn't mind, but he also wants more than just idle glances from across empty rooms. He wants more than just help on his Art History homework, although he would like that too. He's bad at art.

All young Harold wants is to tell his friend Sally how he feels and say goodbye before she leaves on a three year mission trip with her family. But with three hundred miles between them, a stolen police laptop in his hands, a shadowy gang of kids on his tail, and his four best friends depending on him, Harold may have a hard time doing so.Recommended for ages 10 and up.Accredited Writer James P. Maitland follows up his debut Poetry & verse Book "687 Miles to You" With this Fantastic Mini collection of Poems, Centering on such topics such as War.Depression. The Workings of the inner Mind & Human Faith. The Book Marks a rare foray into such topics for James but still stays loyal to his inimitable Style & Is a Must have addition to any Poetry Fans Collection.

A collection of thirteen short horror stories by American, English and Scottish authors featuring ghosts, monsters and other frights.Murder, mayhem, maniacs... these thirteen horror stories are guaranteed to give you night terrors!Journey with us into the dark heart of horror as authors from around the globe reveal their deepest fears. From Scotland and England across the Atlantic to the USA, we meet a pair of twins with a sick sense of humor, a troubled family tormented by ghosts, and a man who keeps a chupacabra as a pet. Plus a department store massacre, a terrifying costumed stalker, and much, much more.Stories by Troy H. Gardner, Jonathan Hatfull, Rosie Fletcher, Erin Callahan, Vinny Negron, Scott Clark, Tom Rimer and Elliot Arthur Cross.

The Manchells had striven for years to preserve the façade of a normal middle class suburban family, but when the threads that had bound them begin to unravel the members find themselves at odds with each other and themselves. The family drifts apart and collides violently back together again, as they find that they are still bound to one another through their shared suffering.The Manchells had striven for years to preserve the façade of a normal middle class suburban family, but when the threads that had bound them together begin to unravel the members find themselves at odds with each other and themselves. As each of them finds their own mold and becomes increasingly set in it, Julia Manchell searches for an answer that can pull the increasingly polarized family back together. Looking to the family’s dying patriarch for support she must navigate the various pitfalls of hedonism, pragmatism, and nihilism that her loved ones fall into, while trying to preserve the childlike innocence of her younger brother throughout the ordeal. She soon finds that before she can accomplish her purpose she must first come to grips with the lingering guilt from her own hidden past.The Death Bed is the story of a family that drifts apart and collides violently back together again, as they find that they are still bound to one another through their sufferings and shared disasters. It delves deep into the human psyche and examines the eternal search for meaning that unifies all of mankind.

Bridie McIntyre lives in Stromness, the Orkneys. She sees tall ships leaving for exotic locations and she would like nothing better than to have that life of adventure but girls like her marry, remain behind. She is tempted to give up her dream by the attentions of a Norwegian ships’ chandler, Oddgar. How will she reconcile her attraction to Oddgar and keep her dream alive?a poem, a tribute to all the teachers. a ray of hope in our lives and improving us everyday, their sacrifice, patience and passion has been ever immense.

The Legend of Brandice May. For kids around 10 - 12 plus. 10 year old Lawrence has spent the last year faithfully searching for his lost kitten Lucy. Soon he finds himself caught up in a mysterious plot involving ancient magic. Our two heroes fight a dangerous witch’s coven, rescue a sickly peasant girl, save the weird land of dream and visit strange, far off worlds.The Legend of Brandice May. (43,500 words) A longer tale for kids around 10 -12 plus, telling of a young cat burglar with a difference. Fit, adventurous, 10 year old Lawrence has spent the last year faithfully searching for his lost kitten Lucy. When his admirable efforts pay off, he finds himself caught up in a mysterious plot involving ancient magic. For spoiling these crazy plans the evil Brandice May remains determined to wreak revenge on them both. Our two heroes fight a dangerous witch’s coven, rescue a sickly peasant girl, save the weird land of dream and visit strange, far off worlds. The kind, thoughtful pair make powerful friends on the way too, but how will Lawrence and the rather special Lucy stop the unnaturally old evil forever?

A prequel to a new series written by a young, emerging author.Duval's a marvelous planet. It has kingdoms, which are ruled by kings. Revolutions are bound to happen and are often a surprise. Trene White is a victim of a surprise revolution. Can he endure the rebellion?The first book is already available, and the author is hard at work on the second one. It can be read as a stand alone.A prequel to a new series written by a young, emerging author.Duval is a planet with marvelous creatures and plants. Danger is around every corner, yet it is peaceful. The people of Duval are called Duvalians. Duvalians have special powers they call transformations. Duval has kingdoms, which are ruled by kings. Revolutions are bound to happen and they are often a surprise. Trene White is a victim of a surprise revolution. Can he endure the rebellion?The first book is already available, and the author is hard at work on the second one. The first book can be read as a stand alone.

A young girl seeks to buy her father a special birthday present. Her innocent quest turns into a magical adventure!In a small village lives a girl with her mother and father. Anxious to buy her father a birthday gift, she goes to market. There she meets a strange old woman who promises to give her a magical reward if she goes into a dangerous forest to find her missing locket. Will Liril help the old woman? What adventures wait in store for her if she does? A girl. A dream. A gift. A magical fairy tale of a young girl who finds out that you should always be careful of what you wish for. You just might get it!The Tale of Liril is a 5,000 word fantasy short story that will delight you in the tradition of your favorite fairy tale classic.