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Frederic Arnold Kummer (August 5, 1873-November 22, 1943) was an American author, playwright and screen writer. Born in Maryland, he studied engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and worked as an engineer before turning to writing in 1907. He wrote in a variety of genres including romances and non-fiction. Under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks he wrote a series of mysteries featuring the detective Richard Duvall. In the 1930's he turned to writing science fiction. In addition to his short stories and novels he was also a screen writer during the early days of motion pictures. On a curious note, shortly after his death during World War II he had a Liberty ship was named after him.

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John Reed Scott was an American author and lawyer; born in Gettysburg, PA, Sept. 8, 1869; died in 1942. His publications are ‘The Colonel of the Red Huzzars’ (1906–7); ‘Beatrix of Clare’ (1907); ‘The Princess Dehra’ (1908); ‘The Woman in Question’ (1909); ‘The Imposter’ (1910); ‘In Her Own Right’ (1911); ‘The Last Try’ (1912); ‘The Red Emerald’ (1914); ‘The Duke of Oblivion’ (1915).

Although the Terran Federation has departed Darkover due to a nasty interstellar civil war, the planet's location in the galactic arm makes it a prime hideout for smugglers, rebels, and other refugees. When smugglers start arming the warlike Dry Towners with forbidden weapons, Gareth Elhalyn, grandson of Regis Hastur and heir to the throne, takes off on a secret mission to stop them...

E.L. Konigsburg's writing is funny, perceptive, and, most of all, real. In these four short stories, she deftly captures four people who must cope with difficult situations-- and in doing so, learn something that changes their lives.

Orphaned sisters Sabrina and Daphne are sent to live with their mysterious grandmother. The girls start school, and Daphne is lucky to get Snow White for a teacher, but Sabrina is stuck with mean Mr Grumpner and a class of mildly psychotic sixth graders. When Mr Grumpner is murdered, the sisters must discover which Everafter is responsible.

Lyssa never thought much about other worlds, magic or even the possibility of their existence, until her world along with a hidden past crashed into her quiet life. Toby had it all-gorgeous girlfriend,friends,family...Now he has dreams about Lyssa and saving her from danger even if it costs him his life.Eli never dreamed he'd be in an Avalon prison and betrayed all for the Everspell.Lyssa never thought much about other worlds, magic or even the possibility of either one existing, until, her world along with a hidden past crashed into her quiet life. Avoiding the spotlight for seventeen-year-old Lyssa Cleverthorn is next to impossible now that she has the Everspell—the one thing everyone wants that she wishes to get rid of…or maybe keep.Toby has it all—a beautiful girlfriend, friends, family…but something’s missing or more liked changed. He’s drawn to Lyssa, the girl he never noticed before, in a way he can’t explain, but, then again he never thought too much about spells and Banshees as girlfriends either. Plagued with dreams and visions of Lyssa, Toby Winslett soon finds himself risking his life to be with her, to save her from danger. But that’s just the beginning to a past never meant to be unearthed.Eli never dreamed he’d end up in a prison in Avalon alongside the villains he’d put there as a sentry of the Fae world and he never thought the one true love he ever had would betray him in ways unimaginable. It isn’t until he finds the Everspell, the one thing to save Avalon, would open a world he never knew and the family he longed for.

A short story about the power small gestures have over tragedy and despair. Heartbreak and the hope that can follow, shattered dreams and the possibility of giving birth to new ones, all accompanied by the perfect piece of Cake.The Adventures of Marvin Theodore Harvey is a series of illustrated stories about Marvin and his four friends, Daffodil, Larue, Marla and Albert. Children will enjoy the simple, well crafted stories which are 2,500 to 3,500 words each. They read at the 3rd through 6th grade levels, but can be read to children of all ages.This is the second book in "The Adventures of Marvin Theodore Harvey" series. After Marvin and Albert "gross out" Daffodil by throwing worms at her, they decide to do something nice to make up for it. Unfortunately, their good deed causes even more trouble!www.VeryBoringPlace.com

Children’s fictional fantasy with lyrics to seven inspirational songs woven into the character’s dialogue. Meet Angrooid, Fearoid and Graboid as the boy-hero falls into a portal on an eye-opening transformational journey to overcome his fears. Returns to the real world, a changed boy with healthier values, and a happier attitude.This interactive children’s book is a fictional fantasy with seven inspirational songs woven into the character’s dialogue. Meet Angrooid, Fearoid and Graboid as the boy-hero falls into a portal on an eye-opening transformational journey to overcome his fears. Returning to the real world, he is a changed boy with new, healthier values, and a happier attitude. This fictional tale is an excellent parenting/teaching tool brought to life with positive song lyrics and music (audio book not included with ebook; to purchase Audio https://www.amazon.com/Portal-Park-Performed-Grandmaster-Featuring/dp/B0038RVVOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1314824676&sr=8-3)

An old man resents his neighbor's encroachment on his quiet life. (Short Fiction)A group of men on a mission in the far reaches of space crash land on a savage planet, Earth. The only way their kind can survive here is to drink the blood of humans, which they take no pleasure in. On Earth they are known as "vampires". The youngest member of the group, Shae, encounters a teenage girl named Abigail, who challenges the group's loyalties to each other, endangers their survival, and steals Shae's heart.

This is an alternative first chapter. Not the whole novel. This first chapter is told through Michael's point of view.A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words aThis is an alternative first chapter. Not the whole novel. This first chapter is told through Michael's point of view.A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words and mesmerizing blue eyes unlock a new sense of justice and lead her on a journey that will change her life and soul. But she is betrothed and May Lynn’s controlling fiance’ will do anything to make sure they wed. Anything including destroying all that she holds dear. Set in Antebellum America, May Lynn’s adventure spans the Eastern Seaboard as she joins a movement she once scorned.

This is the story of The Last Supper told through the mind of the apostle John.This is the story of The Last Supper told through the mind of the apostle John. Excerpt: John sat on the floor at a low stone table while the other apostles spoke. Candles danced light around them. “Did you hear what Jesus spoke in the streets?” Bartholomew asked in low tones to Thomas across the table. “He said ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies, it bears much fruit.’ What do these words mean? He speaks in riddles. If he is to be glorified will he now take his place as ruler over the land of Jerusalem? What role would we play then?” Thomas took a hand and placed it on the table, turning to his fellow apostle. “I do not think he means to rule, but I am afraid I also do not understand. He spoke of death, and yet he then told the masses ‘Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.’ I do not think he would speak of serving and following if he or we were to die now. But then he has said before ‘The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised.” “I would die for him if he asked,” Simon Peter spoke from nearby John. It had been like this for days, ever since their arrival to Jerusalem during the festival while Jesus rode the donkey over branches of palm. Jesus spoke words they did not fully understand, words that brought fear to the apostles. John looked around the table at his eleven brothers. Their faces were apprehensive, some masking it with jovial talk and others asking questions about what was to come. All seemed to feel this coming meal with Jesus was important and pivotal in some unknown way. Tension held between them at all times.

Cindy was looking to get away, to escape her past. She thought a holiday home in the mountains would be perfect to distract her and maybe get some writing done. But she was wrong.She discovers that her holiday home is haunted. But her and the ghost share a similar past, a similar secret, a similar shame.This light sci-fi short story is about a young boy who questions the status quo of his privileged life, as he discusses it with others around him. This story explores morality in both absolute and relative fashion.

A man wakes up in the middle of the wilderness covered in cuts and bruises, wearing only runners and shorts. Not sure of how he came to be there, he sifts through broken memories to recall just one fact: he works for a bioengineering company on viruses, not harmful, but beneficial viruses. His only problem is that rival companies and government agencies will go through anyone to steal it.Enjoy a novel which has been beaten and molded into a short, yet, exciting brief of what takes place in the small town of Kinglake, Victoria, Australia. Then extends to San Francisco, New York and the world of bioengineering, agents, greed and loss.Blurb:A man wakes up in the middle of the wilderness covered in cuts and bruises, wearing only runners and shorts. Not sure of how he came to be there, he sifts through broken memories to recall just one fact: he works for a bioengineering company on viruses, not harmful, but beneficial viruses. His only problem is that rival companies and government agencies will go through anyone to steal it.

A dozen mostly light-hearted 2000-word stories on varied themes – humour, whimsy, calamity, sentiment, skulduggery, retribution, reparation, shadows of the past – with some narrative threads between them and an occasional touch of the shaggy dog.A long-severed connection is happily renewed in old age; called to meet a demanding associate, a traveller finds someone quite different; after an elaborate dream regressing to childhood memories, a letter in real life brings an alarming suggestion of premonition; an enterprising off-comer has a remarkable effect on an isolated rustic community; duped into an unwarranted assassination, a conscientious vigilante resolves on reparation for the death; chance encounters bring the fulfilment of a dying child’s dearest wish; past activities lead to involvement with the affairs of a Russian oligarch; the security check on a guest to the re-marriage of the Russian’s widowed daughter leads to the discharge of an onerous obligation; a persistent romantic’s disastrous history comes to a strange conclusion; the inspiration of a fantasy film-maker proves to have a surprising source; remnants from long-past conflict bring a tragic end to attempts at entertaining passengers from a stranded cruise liner; discovery of ancient cave-art in a northern valley arouses great expectations.