Sixteen years after he left college, Mike Adams wrote a best-selling satire that is now set to become a movie. Not everyone liked what he wrote. As people get hurt and eerie messages are left behind, Mike finds himself targeted.Now, he must ask: What did he write that enraged this attacker? Who in his past would do this? And is any of this related to a secretive group known only as The Circle?This is Book 1 in the Mike Adams series. The other novels in the series are available in paperback.Mike Adams thought his college days were funny. That is, until someone wanted him dead.Sixteen years after he graduated, Mike wrote a satire that became a best-seller and is now set to become a movie. Not everyone liked what he wrote. As people get hurt and eerie messages are left behind, Mike finds himself targeted at his high school reunion.Now, he must ask some difficult questions. What did he write that enraged this attacker? Who in his past would do this? And does any of this have to do with the secret society known only as The Circle?

I wrote a story a week for 36 weeks. The result was a 36 story anthology. Let yourself cruise through emotions like surprise, shock, suspense, joy, love, and contentment. Are you ready?Musicians have multi-person jam session with a range of instruments; I had a solo jam session with a range of writing prompts. While in a homeschool writing course, I had to write a story a week for 36 weeks, and that was pretty cool. The result was a 36 story anthology. Take the survey at the end of the book to vote on which short story should be expanded into a book. Also look at the link to the writing course to see which short stories were the prompts to the stories I wrote. Let yourself cruise through emotions like surprise, shock, suspense, joy, love, and contentment. Are you ready?

The fifth part in the series Apollyon's Saint. The nine kingdoms brings the religions of old into an apocalyptic clash. Gabriel find's himself in the kingdom of Norse, in Asgard. Gabriel learns of the nine kingdoms and see's the prophecy of what is to come. War was brewing, maybe the same one of old inside of Gabriel. Or one more easily defined as the divine, and the war of the nine kingdoms.Seek not pleasure or fancy beyond this point. These stories are not for everyone and I would warn against those that are faint of heart from continuing. The deaths contained in these stories are no pretty, glamorized, or funny. They are detailed and raw.A Death in Afterworld is a short story series that focuses on the death of a person in the After World universe. Pitfalls, deaths, and murder are commonplace and are a means of survival for others.Death is final. Death is abrupt. Death is the end of one’s story. Now these people get their last story told before the book is closed on them.

“Very funny, very unique… Ingenuity was really fresh.” – Lia London, Founder, Clean Indie Reads Winner of Readers' Favorite Five Star Award!The Afterlife... Unclaimed Baggage department. Unfinished Business office. Soul music plays... Imogenia unexpectedly finds herself in the Afterlife, having to navigate between the Unclaimed Baggage department, the Unfinished Business office, and other governmental agencies. Against a backdrop of soul music, she encounters all manner of new experiences from black, frothing, arsenic-spiced drinks, to guest services personnel, and more. However, Imogenia has never forgotten the cause of her early arrival in the afterlife...her brother, the former prince, now king, and she plots revenge. How will her proposed Beta test be received? Will she realize the justice denied her? Grab your copy now. Scroll up and download it today!

Life throws so many things our way, good and bad, and sometimes it helps to take an alternative look, especially if we can have a bit of a chuckle at the same time. This collection of humorous verse takes a sideways look at some of the trials (and tribulations) that beset our everyday lives.We've all been there...Poetry Sucks - A Rebellion is a rare collection of poems by Frank Beuken.Author of an Arab Spring and In the Shadow of Love

The author describes why he is a Christian. Step by step, from the belief in God to the understanding of the complexity of man, to the realization of God as a Person and a Merciful and Compassion God, who gave Jesus as Savior of the World, when He surrendered His Life on Calvary for the sins of Mankind. This was the greatest act of justification for mankind forever.Everybody has secret and everybody tells lie, but in case of Harry Wright these are both bigger than he had originally intended. What started out as a bit of fun, a distraction from his otherwise boring life that could come back and bite him on the ass if he isn’t careful. If being found isn’t enough there are other worries for Harry. First there's the disappearance of Emily Baxter a woman who seems to have no connection to Harry Wright, except that he's got the keys to her house. Then there's the mystery of why Harry is getting cheques from an insurance company that are intended for Emily Baxter. Has he done her in for the money or has he squirreled her away somewhere so that he can force more money out of her? Detective Inspector Peters certainly thinks that Harry Wright has killed Emily Baxter and is now fraudulently cashing her cheques. But if he has done so there doesn’t seem to be any evidence of a body, or even of a struggle at her house that seems to be as tidy and pristine as when she left. If she isn’t dead then where is she? And what has Harry Wright done with her?Revelations of Harry Wrights true identity could lead to the unlocking of this mystery, but will it lead to his downfall or to his imprisonment?

Six-year-old Jason doesn't want to be cloned, even if his parents think it's a good financial investment. Concerned that his second self may not be happy, he secretly plans to violate the rules of his society... with unexpected results.About 3400 words.This story is also included in the collection DEAD MEN DON'T CRY: 11 Stories by Nancy Fulda.Autism — Mental Disorder or Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Leap?The Charismatic Christian community is thrilled by the Cagle's first child especially when little baby Bobbie begins speaking in tongues and building a complex sculpture that Pastor John identifies as a tower of Babel. But Bobbie's mother isn't convinced her son is blessed but may have a serious disorder. Defying her domineering husband's wishes, she takes Bobbie to Duke where he's diagnosed as an autistic who may be speaking an ancient lost language. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece of Bobbie including Homeland Security, but why? Is he a threat to society, an evolutionary leap for humanity, or both?Start the journey with Installment #1 of this serialized YA cross-genre thriller.

Mary Ann McDonell's poetry offers humor and insight as it shares scenes of New York and shares her experience with aging and widowhood.Samantha Stone never had chance to really mature into a beautiful woman because of her looks that she was born in the eyes of a man’s world. Samantha’s beauty was not earth shattering even though her mother said she was beautiful just the way she is. Samantha stood six feet tall with matted hair and brown eyes. It’s a shame her hopes and dreams of becoming a model someday would be shattered before she fully grown up as a woman. Every man that gazed upon her was not in a respectful way. After years of disappointing relationships Samantha snapped and decided these lustful dogs would pay dearly for not treating her as any woman would want to be treated.Samantha always confided in her best friend Sarah to help her get through her rough times. One night as Samantha was crying on Sarah’s shoulder Sarah chimed in and said “I’m sick and tired of the way these dogs (men) are treating you, so being the friend that I am who loves and cares about you, I want you to call this woman who can help you. Her name is Gilda and yes she is a Witch, but if any one person in this world can help you she can. Yes, I too said the same thing about why would I call upon a Witch to solve my problems. I feel like I can conquer anything that stands in my way thanks to Gilda the Witch, so please give her a call?” “Thank you so much Sarah, you are a true friend and don’t worry you have my promise that I will call her in the morning,” said Samantha in a confident voice.Morning came and Samantha contacted Gilda by phone to seek revenge on her tormentors.

In the town of Irongate, a new threat has appeared, terrorising families and especially children. Already people are likening this creature to the Victorian boogeyman who began a reign of fear in London's churchyards and alleys almost two centuries ago, Spring-Heeled Jack. Our heroines, Jennifer Airhart and Kaya Cade, are called upon to put a stop to his mischief before more are hurt.After defeating the ELF Queen, Titania, Jennifer Airhart still lives in her lighthouse on top of a hill. But she no longer lives there alone, having invited her old friend and rocker Kaya Cade to stay with her. They have also become guardians of another, much younger girl, who although she tests them is secretly grateful to have a family. For a while all seems well, but that's usually when they start getting worse.In the nearby town of Irongate, a new threat has appeared on the streets, terrorising families and especially children. Already people are likening this creature to the Victorian boogeyman who began a reign of fear in London's churchyards and alleys almost two centuries ago, Spring-Heeled Jack. Our heroines are called upon to put a stop to his mischief before more are seriously harmed by him.This novelette takes place after the novel, Jen Air: The Little Queen, and as such there are some references to the events of that tale, and definitely a few spoilers. Nevertheless, anyone will be able to enjoy this exciting mini-adventure.

Hungry tells the story of one woman's frightening experience during the zombie apocalypse and her subsequent turning. Does love remain after death? What does a zombie think about? Read on to find out.Set in the world of, and including characters in, Watch The World Burn by Amber White, Hungry tells the story of one woman's frightening experience during the zombie apocalypse and her subsequent turning. Does love remain after death? What does a zombie think about? Read on to find out.

The beach had always been a special spot for June but it held some dark memories for her. Coming back to the place where she had tried to end it all, she remembers the moment when it all changed and her life went down a rather unexpected path.Chapter Four of the serial, Keeping It In The Middle, an equestrian love story.As Van recovers from her hospital visit, a thunderstorm floods the town. Pete and Aiden, the other pros hired for the spring polo season, arrive and the living conditions in the house get a little crowded.Warning: Content contains sexuality.

Paul Seton and Marshall Lincoln are unique dealers in the Singularity. With a little wealth and a lot of faith, clients in Paul and Marshall's office may circumvent death by painlessly uploading their souls into the machine. Paul and Marshall's freedom and sanity are thrown into jeopardy when a tycoon's ambition to ride the Singularity to the stars threatens to expose the Singularity's secrets.The Singularity offers comfort to those suffering from terminal disease, to those exhausted from battling incurable cancer. Through the Singularity, lost loved ones tell the surviving lonely that death is indeed but a doorway, that heaven truly waits beyond the veil separating the living and the dead. Paul and Marshall are happy to offer their services of the Singularity, for though they may not offer their clients the complete truth, they in the end provide comfort and peace. Only the services that Paul and Marshall so careful safeguard begin slipping through their fingers when a tycoon expresses his wish to employ the Singularity to create immortal star-travelers. When the tycoon suggests his own daughter should be the first emissary to the stars, Paul and Marshall must choose between the Singularity or murder.

Twenty-one-year-old Trevor Chiao is Prime Indigo; he is a member of the fabulous Primes. Protected by an indigo-colored force shield that enhances his strength and speed and keeps his identity secret, he travels all over the world with his fellow Primes, battling monsters, Zoinks, and the mysterious Lily Lee, a beautiful Asian woman who refers to herself as . . . the Attack Doll.Twenty-one-year-old Trevor Chiao is Prime Indigo; he is a member of the fabulous Primes, a group of seven men and women whose mission is to protect the Earth from Enclave, an alien organization bent on taking over the world. Protected by an indigo-colored force shield that enhances his strength and speed and keeps his identity secret, he travels all over the world with his fellow Primes, battling monsters, Zoinks, and the mysterious Lily Lee, a beautiful Asian woman who refers to herself as . . . the Attack Doll.Trevor becomes the mentor of Padma Reddy, a young woman from India who has joined the team as their new Prime Violet. When Padma is kidnapped by Enclave during her first mission as a Prime, Trevor must risk his own life to infiltrate the Enclave base and rescue . . . Violet Lost.

This Book which has 50 differently titled Poems , is actually Part 1 of the Book titled - You die; I die - Love Poems ( 1600 pages ) .Poems symbolizing the immortality of love and at times its fickleness. Parekh takes the reader through a paradise naturally embellished with the ingredients of eternal romance and its sporadic failures. As they say life and death are two sides of the coin, similarly with every true anecdote of love there also comes fretful divorce—a thing which has been most sensitively described throughout this great collection of poems for the heart. Written and dipped in each ingredient of his passionate blood, Parekh comes out with startling revelations about the truest of love stories and their failures. Each verse has been delicately intertwined with a boundless aspects of relationships, romance, cheating, betrayal and goes on to prove that Immortal Love towers over every shattered heart. A start to finish with some of the most heart-rendering love poems ever, this makes a great collection for every true lover breathing and desiring to be loved on earth and beyond. This collection of poems aims at perpetually uniting every heart on this Universe in the spirit of Immortal love and friendship. Because these are the two quintessential ingredients to lead life till its last breath. Irrespective of whatever color, faith or religion, it is only the rainbow of love which can transform the ghastliest monsters and perpetrators of humanity into peaceful lovers. Therefore this book inexhaustibly endeavors to speak and preach the language of love even after its last embossed alphabet .

Fog, A Short Story is based on actual events the author observed when an idiot veterinarian's called upon to make a house-call.Fog, A Short Story involves very few weather phenomena and is in fact a short story about a vet - not army, military vets, you know, people who have fought other people, this is about people who work with animals. Or rather people who shouldn't work with animals and should find a new career.Maybe as a butcher.Or something even less delicate.Some character names have been altered while some other names should have been altered but weren't."Purely personal, fuck 'em, especially that goddamn lousy vet," Albuquerque says.

Imagine a book filled with stories and poems written by kids who love animals. Writing gives us the chance to use our imagination, to be creative, to explore our deepest thoughts and feelings, and to discover the gifts and talents we have inside. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is proud to present original works that showcase how young authors view the world around them.Imagine a book filled with stories and poems written by kids who love animals. Writing gives us the chance to use our imagination, to be creative, to explore our deepest thoughts and feelings, and to discover the gifts and talents we have inside.Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is proud to present original works that showcase how young authors view the world around them. The writings and artwork are truly from the heart and strive to portray the hands-on experiences with shelter pets and knowledge gained during Shelter Friends Summer Camps. You will not find these imaginative and creative ideas anywhere else.Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando educates, shelters, places, and heals pets and their families with compassionate, responsible care maintained to the highest professional standards. We create more caring communities by promoting happier, healthier pets and their families.

They say the best way to get over a broken heart is a random hook-up. So my new BFF is dragging me to a bar. All I have to do is wear a slutty dress, choose a dude, and do the deed, right? The thing is, this isn't me. I'm the good girl -- the one who has sex for love. But, since the love of my life is shacked up with someone else, I guess it's time to move on. One night, one time. That's all. I'll have a clean slate. A guy with a sketch pad, sitting alone, catches my eye. I'm a sucker for the artistic type with dark hair and bright blue eyes. Soon we're in his hotel room doing things I've never done. His smoldering body, perfectly toned with hot skin and a firm touch, has my mind reeling with the things to come. We're both naked and glistening with sweat, breathless. And then he darts, right before doing the deed, abandoning me in his room. He doesn't return. A week later I see him again, and realize that he wasn't just a random guy--he's my teacher. My heart clenches at the massive mistake, and I still don't grasp the extent of it. I should have run and never looked back. Genre: NA Type: Serial, 3 of 7 Series: Ferro

John Turner, a young man with a checkered past, has been told he has just one year to live. He decides to use his remaining time in search of three very different men he met in the hospital during the war, each of them in trouble of some kind: a pilot whose wife had betrayed him, a young corporal charged with killing a civilian in a brawl, and a black G.I. wrongly accused of the attempted rape of a white English girl. As Turner discovers where these men have landed on the checkerboard of life, he learns about compassion, tolerance, and second chances, and overcomes his fear of death.

In this remarkable novel, Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener draws on his unparalleled gift for storytelling, his deep understanding of American society, and his own life experiences to illuminate the challenges of aging and the folly of youth. As the new director of a Florida retirement home known as the Palms, Andy Zorn suffers no shortage of loving support from his “elders,” a group of five passionate, outspoken residents. Still, Andy’s shortcomings tear him apart. But when he meets an extraordinary young woman who has been forced to rebuild her life after suffering crippling injuries, he finds himself falling in love. And with a few gentle jabs from his more mature friends, he discovers a wonderful new purpose in life. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Recessional “The best moments in the novel occur when the characters disclose what’s in their hearts and minds with rueful, snappy humor.”—The New York Times Book Review “Michener hooks you with wonderfully humorous scenes. These are then interwoven between the moments of pain and heartache brought about by life choices we all must make.”—Tulsa World “Engaging . . . One will be drawn into the novelist’s world. . . . The lush natural setting provides James Michener plenty to show and tell.”—The Washington Times

Flatland is a fascinating nineteenth century work - an utterly unique combination of multi-plane geometry, social satire and whimsy. Although its original publication went largely unnoticed, the discoveries of later physicists brought it new recognition and respect, and its popularity since has justly never waned. It remains a charming and entertaining read, and a brilliant introduction to the concept of dimensions beyond those we can perceive. This is a reworking of the expanded 2nd edition of 1884, with particularly large, clear text, and all the original author's illustrations.

Matchmaking gets mixed up in this all-original eBook addition to The Romantic Comedies series! Gemma can't believe her luck when the star football player starts flirting with her. Max is totally swoon-worthy, and even gets her quirky sense of humor. So when he asks out her so-called best friend Addison, Gemma's heartbroken. Then Addison pressures Gemma to join the date with one of Max's friends. But the more time they all spend together, the harder Gemma falls for Max. She can't help thinking that Max likes her back; it's just too bad he's already dating Addison. How can Gemma get the guy she wants without going after her best friend's?