Little Tiger is not like other tigers. Not content to spend her days alone, roaming the snow forests of Siberia hunting prey, she prefers instead to ponder the ways of the world. One day, eager to discover her own place within it, she sets out on a remarkable journey to discover the secret of life, and to meet the creatures she has heard most about: humans.

Katrina is awakened by a bump in the night. What follows is a horrific set of events that leave Katrina grieving and on the run. Safety is a thing of the past because with each step she takes her pursuers are inches behind her, breathing down her neck. Friends and foes are suspect and death is stalking her ever so closely. Will recent events set her free or bring her even closer to death.Katrina is awakened by a bump in the night. What follows is a horrific set of events that leave Katrina grieving and on the run. Safety is a thing of the past because with each step she makes her pursuer is inches behind her breathing down her neck. The detectives on the case suspect she knows more than she is telling but she is at a loss as to who is pursuing her and why. Or is she? Friends and foes are suspect and death is stalking her ever so closely. Will recent events in her life set her free or bring her even closer to danger and death.

A hi-tech cyber-criminal outfit, an underground gas storage facility and blackmail…What could possibly go wrong?An unidentifiable cyber criminal outfit has been blackmailing the owners of the Victorian Iona gas storage facility for months. After a failure to pay, the underground reservoirs have been primed to detonate with the equivalent force of a five megaton nuclear device that will result in the economic collapse of the Australian Eastern seaboard. Chris Whiteman and his team from the Australian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is ready to respond but are they able to out perform their opposite numbers despite the self imposed governmental bureaucracy?

He had escaped the crash without serious injury. A fading bruise on his forehead and a lingering black eye were the only outward signs that anything had happened to him. But Geoff has been affected in ways that don't show, and his story of what happened couldn't possibly be the truth - could it?This is a very short story about what might happen when Ireland can no longer afford to pay her debts to the European Central Bank.This story also features in Ireland Trilogy by Gary J Byrnes.Debt will set you free.

Book one in an Exciting, Young Adult, Fantasy that enthralls readers with its unique blend of technology and magic that draws readers in of all ages.Book One in an exciting new trilogy that combines the worlds of both magic and technology to create an epic adventure that will spellbind readers of all ages!Tom Alerio, a young boy, soon realizes that his unique ability to wield magic will change his life forever. Sent away by his mother at a young age to protect him from the sisterhood who destroy all boys with the ability, Tom quickly finds those he can and can't trust. Between the many adventures he has, Tom encounters both. These experiences, with the addition of a trusted mentor and a new found relationship with a young enchantress, teach Tom that magic must be shared by men and women alike. Along the way Tom realizes that an ancient order called, Order of The Rose must return if he's to save those he has come to rely on and who now rely upon him. New technology and old magic rip the land apart while Tom fights to save all he has come to love and care for. Praise for Order of The Rose: Forsaken Petal: "There is action, drama, and you can't help but wonder and care about the characters closest to Tom." - Dee (Fantasy Writer) " What fascinated me the most was the history of magic and those who use it." - Christine Rains (Author of 13th floor series) If you enjoyed books like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Dragonlance You'll love this epic adventure

A short story set in France towards the end World War IIAfter centuries of believing they were invincible, the Fey receive a rude awakening when a seer reveals the end to their everlasting life. Evil forces threaten to destroy the Fey's homeland, Usue, and its surrounding kingdoms. As a messenger from the god of life, Nadia, the seer offers news of hope in the form of Usue's unborn princess, Poppiena Quindallen Moabe.With the weight of being born as a sacrifice on her shoulders, young Poppy is forced to accept a sheltered life under the constant watch of her knight, Anton.Even with Anton diligently guarding her, Poppy manages to maneuver through life, living as wild and recklessly as her heart desires. Until, her eighteenth birthday arrives and Nadia forces her to challenge the limits of common laws. Poppy embarks on a voyage to find the truth behind her existence and seek out the evil threatening to end the world.Poppy must find the forbidden magic lurking through the kingdoms'. If she's too late, darkness will enslave Nadia's innocent people; forever damning the Fey to an afterlife in pits of Hector's underworld.

The South Pacific - 1942When most of Matt Turner's fighter squadron is destroyed by Japanese Zeroes with demonic protection, he expects his after-action report to land him in the loony bin. Instead, he finds himself recruited by a shadowy government agency to test a supernatural countermeasure before the Japanese strike a deathblow against the U.S. Navy and win the war in the Pacific theater.The South Pacific - 1942When most of Matt Turner's fighter squadron is destroyed by Japanese Zeroes with demonic protection, he expects his after-action report to land him in the loony bin. Instead, he finds himself recruited by a shadowy government agency to test a supernatural countermeasure before the Japanese strike a deathblow against the U.S. Navy and win the war in the Pacific theater.Other pulp horror stories in The Big Weird One series:With The FishesOperation Perseus

An Unusual BeginningA billboard on the side of a Seattle road is common enough--but one advertising for a bride? It's Chase Goodwin's solution to the problem of finding a wife quickly, a wife to bring home to Alaska. Lesley Campbell has her own reasons for responding...and in no time she's the Bride Wanted in Chase's life!

Blake Douglas was a smart undercover cop. He knew he had only one chance to bust this group of terrorists. He'd have to become the Cobra---their top assassin. But he couldn't have known how attracted he'd be to one of the terrorists. What was he going to do about Lana?

At 16 Julianne's life is turned upside down. Grief following the death of her mother and older brother in a tragic accident masks the hidden power yet to be unleashed within. A new life down under with her father is short lived as evil forces hunt her down whilst her best friend Kate and an alien race desperate for her powers both struggle against the darkness to save her.When the Kamerrean people's very existence is threatened, they must search for another land to sustain them, keep them safe from harm, a new home hidden among the ancient Celts.The few that survive the journey slowly fall victim to an unknown disease, one so strong even their own magical powers cannot cure.After all they have been through, Eldeen the oldest and leader of his people who has already lost his wife and daughter, vows to try all that is possible to save those who remain. Alliances tainted with demonic evil drives his quest for a cure. The cure it seems lives within the one known as Jol.At 16 Julianne Serason's young life marred by tragedy is turned upside down when her father takes her to New Zealand to live. Nine months later with exams over, she begins to act like a normal teenager, fun and laughter fill the void in her life in the form of her best friend Kate.One year on from the tragedy which changed her life, she finds herself once again going to a party with the dread of last years events hanging like a delicate thread in her mind. Her beloved cat goes missing just before the girls head out setting the trend for the evening ahead. The party is in full swing as Julianne hears the call from the darkness, her fear grows with the emotional tingle of power she has yet to understand and conquer. Evil stalks the party, hunting the one who does not belong. Can Julianne affectionately known as Jol survive the night?Kate discovers her friends secret and races against time and the forces of darkness to save her. Will Jez be her only hope?

1193 is a dangerous and confusing place--especially if you're from 2009.When American twin sisters Jill and Joanna Mason are mysteriously transported to Sherwood Forest, they must solve a murder, tutor incompetent outlaws, and navigate matters of the heart. But as both sisters discover hidden talents, they wonder if their future lies in the past.1193 is a dangerous and confusing place--especially if you're from 2009.Life has not been going as planned for 25-year-old twins Jill and Joanna Mason. Jill, an engineer and secret thrill-seeker, longs for adventure. Joanna, a wedding planner and aspiring writer, is recovering from a bad breakup. A vacation is just what they need to lighten their spirits. But neither one expects what happens next.While horseback riding through Sherwood Forest, the sisters are mysteriously transported to the 12th century where they're caught in the middle of a deadly feud. Joanna is taken captive by Guy of Gisbourne. Young women in his castle are dying, and she must identify the killer before she becomes his next victim. Meanwhile, Jill enlists Robin Hood's aid in saving Joanna. But his incompetency may cost Joanna her life. As the sisters discover hidden talents and romantic entanglements, they must decide if their destiny actually lies in the past.

Action packed dark fantasy with one butt-kicking heroine.Brawling tough girl Hunter thought her father abused her as a child and swore never to see him again. But after her brother convinces her to visit him on his deathbed, she learns that all is not as it seems and the siblings must confront her demons in a very literal sense.A short story.Action-packed dark fantasy with one butt-kicking heroine.Brawling tough girl Hunter thought her father abused her as a child and swore never to see him again. But after her brother convinces her to visit him on his deathbed, she learns that all is not as it seems and the siblings must confront her demons in a very literal sense.A short story.

A nameless cat lives in a town of dry, unhappy people devoid of moisture, joy and creativity. How did the townspeople get this way? Who stole the moisture? And how can one crafty cat return moisture--and life--to his town?A nameless cat lives in a town of dry, unhappy people devoid of moisture, joy and creativity. How did the townspeople get this way? Who stole the moisture? And how can one crafty cat return moisture--and life--to his town? "The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again" tells the tale of how a feline hero discovers these answers. On his journey he overcomes obstacles with wit and determination, finds new friends in unexpected places and learns the simple joy--and transcendent power--of helping others.

This story follows Bellamy, a teenage boy who discovers new secrets about the world and his family. As he starts to uncover them, he realizes the responsibility he has to save the world before politics destroy it. He must cope through a series of challenges with unidentified visitors to save the Human Race.This story follows Bellamy, a teenage boy who discovers new secrets about the world and his family. As he starts to uncover them, he realizes the responsibility he has to save the world before politics destroy it. He must cope through a series of challenges with unidentified visitors to save the Human Race. To later finding out that the fate of our world is between his own hands.

These are the tales of Eternal Voyager. Tales from the Metaverse: a distant future in which all life is virtual.These are the tales of Eternal Voyager. Tales from a distant future in which all life is virtual. Everyone in the Metaverse takes for granted the ability to teleport; to change shape; to create entire planets for their playgrounds and to make backup copies of themselves, so they cannot permanently die. And what do these people who live beyond the conventional universe do with their powers? Mostly they party.

17-year-old Bree has lived the past nine years in a camp outside of the rebuilt city of Washington, D.C. A shield around camp keeps her home hidden and her people safe from prying eyes. Her life changes when she witnesses a fight between rebels and the government. The rebels they rescue aren't what they seem, and Bree and her brother, Max, are put on a collision course with the government.Seventeen-year-old Bree has lived the past nine years in a camp outside of the rebuilt city of Washington, D.C. The city is full of people looking to control everyone and everything - cameras and drones watch the people's every move - but the shield around camp keeps her home hidden and her people safe. Her life changes when she witnesses a fight between rebels and the government in the woods. The rebels they rescue from the fight aren't all what they seem to be, and Bree and her brother Max are put on a collision course with the government that will change them and the city forever.

glittering jewels, deadened brides, corpse doll collectors, and doomed fairy sprites. a small collection from my home, blog, and mind. come take a look and find something you like. :3TitlesAbsinthe, My Creepy Bride, The Waiting Lady, Tandem, The Breath, Ophelia!, Juggernaut, Cuts so Deep, Trapped within the Asylum, Untitled One, Bloodlust, Numinous, Post Mortem, I Watched You Die, Tokyo's Neon Lights, The Shadow of Me, Cameraman, Divination, Sugar, Dark Garden, Death's Apprentice, Emily, Circumstance, Sire Sympathy, What is Tearing us Apart, Demon in Me

This Is Just to Say If you’re looking for a nice happy book put this one down and run away quickly Forgive me sweetness and good cheer are boring Inspired by William Carlos Williams’s famous poem ”This Is Just to Say,” Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine delivers a wickedly funny collection of her own false apology poems, imagining how tricksters really feel about the mischief they make. Matthew Cordell’s clever and playful line art lightheartedly captures the spirit of the poetry. This is the perfect book for anyone who’s ever apologized . . . and not really meant it.

St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope...is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way--dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith...and her life.