How does she stay under the water so long?It was so hot that summer, he spent nearly every day at the pool. I met someone there, under the water... a short, short story.

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Jacob and Talon get a surprise when they head out to target practice. A zombie. Not a big deal in their world post-infection. But this zombie is different. And it just might change everything.This is a FLASH fiction short story. It is a prequel to the upcoming EMPTY (Evolution Zombie Book 1) coming out in July 2011. --FLASH FICTION SHORT STORY--1270 wordcount--Approximately 5 pagesFLASH FICTION SHORT STORYJacob and Talon get a surprise when they head out to target practice. A zombie. Not a big deal in their world post-infection. But this zombie is different. And it just might change everything.This is a FLASH fiction short story. It is a prequel to the upcoming EMPTY (Evolution Zombie Book 1) coming out in July 2011. --FLASH FICTION SHORT STORY--1270 wordcount--Approximately 5 pages

Karen feels like an ugly duckling. Her baby teeth are all falling out, and she has to wear glasses, too! Karen needs a new haircut to make her look glamorous. But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong. Now she's uglier than ever! What will all the kids at school say?

In 17th century Europe, the arrival of Grantville raised many questions, among them "What does freedom of religion really mean?" Certainly the Jews of Europe want to know. Meanwhile, one man also has to live his life. A thought provoking and engrossing novel by Douglas Jones set in Eric Flint's 1632 Universe.

A man is on trial for the attempted theft of an ancient Mayan artefact. Given the opportunity to take the stand, he presents the court with a fantastic story...2700 words.A man is on trial for the attempted theft of an ancient Mayan artefact. Given the opportunity to take the stand, he presents the court with a fantastic story... This short story tinkers with ancient myths, earth mysteries, mayan legends, and the incompetence of lawyers.

A Short story about a forest ranger who encounters a mysterious creature in the dense forests of Corbett National Park.This action adventure/ speculative fiction story revolves around a time in the future where cars are long since gone and the society, in a way, has devolved. This is a time when bounty hunters, pirates, gypsies, corrupt priests, computer hackers, mafia crime lords and top military special ops inhabit the essentially lawless world.Essa, a ruthless bounty hunter uses her wits and reputation to ensure her rank as #1. Atticus, her loyal and silent side kick follows her around ensuring she stays alive during her self-inflicted chaos. After having claimed her metaphorical throne for so long, Essa seems content with her life until a unsuspected person decides to drop by.

A collection of short stories covering two different sides of human emotions, those highlighted in the dramatic part of our lives and those from the lighter side.The Northeast is concerned over the expanding scope of minor electrical fluctuations that no one can explain. The problem started in a 300 bed chronic care facility, and the first investigator was Karl Hoffman, who traced the disturbances to a brain dead child, the last 'survivor' of a boating accident.Karl is called before a Police Detective, and must explain with great care his role in tracking down and fixing the problem. If he tells too much, he may lose the best friend he has...the brain dead child who isn't quite as damaged as the experts thought.

Weekly summary of soap opera's hottest news, stories, humour, gossip, blind items, fearless predictions, top stars/stories/couples/characters to watch, snark galore, review and analysis.INSIDE — GODDESS OF THE OPERA: Exclusive Interview With DAYS Superstar Deidre Hall! SOAP OPERA PARADISO: Soap Vet Paul Rauch Addresses Ellen Holly’s Public Attacks, His Advice To Frank Valentini, Oprah, And His New Projects — Only in SOU! Spotted on the GH Set: Is GH’s Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Returning? Sad News: Mimi Torchin on SOAP OPERA WEEKLY’s Demise! Kristian Alfonso Interview: “DAYS Is Doing Something We’ve Never Done Before!” New Interview: Susan Lucci Speaks Out On Prospect Park, DEVIOUS MAIDS, AMC, and Erica Kane! Y&R: Guess Who’s Headed To Canada? Trevor St. John Lands New TV Gig! GH Ratings Analysis: Is The ONE LIFE Invasion To Blame? A Comedy for ONE LIFE’s Robin Strasser? Y&R Spoiler: Who Is Chelsea’s Dad? Every Week: Fearless

When the Paisley Dragon lays an egg, everyone is surprised.2nd October, 2019 is the target date for making India open defecation free (ODF). All the stakeholders are taking all necessary steps to achieve this particular goal without any dilution. I also whole heartedly involved myself in this noble cause and as a part of my duties, I have to go to different places to know about the ground reality of the progress in the direction of declaring entire country ODF. Without saying, it is the greatest success story of modern India. But always there is a funny side of any serious story. Here I want to tell you some of imaginary stories, not necessarily related with the implementation of the present scheme. The characters described in the stories are fictitious and are not real. If any resemblance of any character is observed, it is mere coincidence only.

Safe Haven (1st Book of Captain’s Duet)

Astronauts on Pluto is the story of a boy, his two best friends, and the adventures they have in their dreams. After studying the solar system in school, Mark decided he wants to become an astronaut. That night after falling asleep, he wakes up to see Pluto out the window of a space ship. After hours of exploration, the children wake to find it was all just a dream, or was it...?Astronauts on Pluto is the story of a boy, his two best friends, and the adventures they have in their dreams. After studying the solar system in school, Mark decided he wants to become an astronaut. That night after falling asleep, he wakes up to see his two best friends staring out the window of a space ship. They were looking at Pluto. After hours of exploration, the children wake to find it was all just a dream, or was it...? Join Mark, Madison, and Nina as they have the adventures of a lifetime while they sleep.

This is a YA Scifi high adventure story. Though it is the first book in the trilogy, it does have a resolution, and can be read without reading the other two books. I'm sure you will have fun with this story. Suitable for ages 12 and up.When Leena and Tristan won the contest of a life time, they had no idea that this would quickly become struggle for life itself. Finding themselves on a strange new world in the blink of an eye, even far removed from their own galaxy; they found they had to grow up in an awful hurry, or die. It wasn't their fault they became entangled in the culmination of a quite ancient intergalactic conflict, but it would be their doing which would end such. This was also the end of their innocence however.

The baby turtles are in trouble! What could be the problem? The Animals send a team to find the little turtles, but would they be able to help them? This time Hippo decides to go along on the mission.When Gwendolyn Grady gets the news that her cousin Ginny is missing, her family packs up and returns to Brighton—the town her father fled years ago after a brutal falling out with his brother. As they begin their search, the tension begins to mount between the brothers, leading Gwen and her brother Gabe to question what horrible events led to their fallout years ago. During the course of their search, Gwen encounters more than one mystery, like the ever present wolves that seem to haunt the Grady’s home and the mystery person Ginny was in contact with shortly before her disappearance. Secrets begin to collect, leaving Gwen uncertain how she and her brother and cousin fit into it all. All she knows is that her family is keeping secrets from her…dangerous ones that might spell disaster for them all.

A short book of 31 love poems, meant to enlighten and enrapture. Please feel free to review the work, any comments, positive or negative will be welcomed. I'd love to hear what you think! Please enjoy this free book! The poems are written from 1998-2005. There will be more recent work, from 2013-2014 in a subsequent book.The second book of poems that Daniel Hargrove has released, this book of 31 love poems will touch, involve, and enrapture you. Thanks to all who downloaded my first book, "At the Fallen Gate" and Other Poems. Please leave reviews, negative or positive, I'd love to hear what you think! There are four more books in the works. Most of these poems are older poems, from 1998-2005. A subsequent book will include the work I have done in 2013-2014.I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them!

The Short Stories of Mithradel: The Birth of a Talliance is a short story of the Talliance line came to be amongst the war torn world of Mithradel.A story of bravery and compassion, this short story has been taken from the world of Mithradel itself. Often found next to a bed at the local inn or on a bookshelf in the nearest tavern, it explains one of the most famous stories in all of Mithradel; how the Talliance line came to be. Part of a collection, with many more to be read.

Deep space trucker Elvis Lanza faces a dilemma, whether to kill a thousand people or to keep on truck'in.“Bull Poop!?” is a humorous and enlightening story of a bull and a pack of wolves. The bull charms the wolves into giving him a leadership position with what initially starts out as a crude joke. The story quickly unfolds revealing religion in a skeptical light; whereby the reader may begin to wonder what is true within any religion? The author does not accept the illogical premises given by modern day religious authorities. In so doing his Christian apologetics are uniquely hostile in its treatment of religion. In skeptical and oftentimes bombastic paradigms, the author works to demonstrate how religious authoritative principles were founded and stand in opposition to existential faith and truth.The book’s appendices provide answers by going deep inside the construction of beliefs. Most importantly it shows a rational view of the divine, which people and the world seem to desperately need at this time. For the hopeless atheist, there exists a ground for ethical reasoning that doesn’t ask for absurdity. For the deeply religious, there exists a new way of explaining truth. The appendices ultimately provide a new foundation, whereby the ills of religion can no longer be justified. However, there must be a willingness by the reader to let go of current belief assertions. It is written for everyone who has doubts and finds it difficult to believe in the concepts of the divine, but is still looking for a way to understand truth. Christian leaders should be compelled to grasp on to its views to help the multitudes who have lost faith and need straight forward answers to recover belief in Jesus as the Christ

The morning Christopher Caruthers woke with a unique and inexplicable condition was the day his life and the lives those around him changed forever.The New Adam, an interviewer calls Christopher Caruthers, but after the initial wonder wears off Chris’s unique and deteriorating condition exacts a massive toll. From the strange terminus of one man’s all too brief life, The Disrespect of Christopher Caruthers explores three characters’ decisions and actions as they struggle with the difficulties of self-responsibility, and what it means to be responsible for the care of others. Braydon Begg, a disgruntled teacher’s aide, faces a terrible ethical predicament; Elizabeth Caruthers tries to fulfil her husband’s last wishes and deal with her own guilt over an affair. All Chris Caruthers wants is one last swim, and time spent with his troubled eldest son. From the morning Chris woke with his nose touching his bedroom ceiling, nothing has ever been that simple.