Giles Goat Boy

      John Barth
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In this outrageously farcical adventure, hero George Giles sets out to conquer the terrible "Wescac" computer system that threatens to destroy his community in this brilliant "fantasy of theology, sociology, and sex" ("Time").

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    Dragon Wars: A Dragon Novella

      Rich Scribes
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Two realms collide in this epic introduction of Dragon Wars: A Dragon Novella. Bryce, has always believed to himself that he was just a typical teenage boy, until one day he is attacked in the school court yard and his attacker wants to kidnap him. Bryce's world is turn upside down when he is told that he may be the key to opening up another world. A world that he didn't knew existed...Dragon Wars: A Dragon Novella.This is the first Novella in the Dragon Wars series.The series will have a word count from 20,000-35,000Word Count: 21,582.Two realms collide in this epic introduction of Dragon Wars: A Dragon Novella. Bryce, has always believed himself to be average with one slight exception: he’s a genius. He doesn’t think this makes him special. At times he feels like a social out-cast. Yet he could do anything he puts his mind to, except talk to his neighbor, Ziora. The exceedingly pretty cheerleader captivates him, and ties his tongue in knots. By a convenient twist of fate Bryce is assigned to help Ziora with her final assignment for English.Bryce dares to be cautiously optimistic until he starts receiving anonymous emails warning that his life is in danger. At first he thinks it is a fellow classmate playing a prank on him, but he quickly finds out that it isn’t. Bryce processes the gravity of the situation, but then he is attacked at school by a stranger. A figure that is glowing red at the arms that shoots fire balls from his hands.Bryce hopes that this is all a bad dream, but soon realizes that it isn’t. What he is told is the ‘truth’ is beyond even his elevated comprehension. Now he must learn about a place he doesn’t even know about, and try to save the world that he knows and loves

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    The Theatre of the Apocalypse - Part 2

      UD Sandberg
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August and Ludwig discover the Codex Enigma-cipher in an old manuscript. It points to the most valuable artwork in the world, on display at Vienna´s art museum. They believe that the ancient artwork is the gateway to the lost temple.Meanwhile Caravaggio is hunted by Sciarra and realizes that, no matter how dangerous, the Theatre is the solution to his problems.Maybe you’re lucky the quiet girl’s keeping quietThe ‘quiet girl’.The ‘serious girl’.The ‘Oh just ignore her’ girl.There’s always one girl in class like that, isn’t there?Maybe it’s you.Maybe it’s someone else.Maybe you’re glad it’s not you.But maybe, just maybe, the quiet girl’s quiet for a reason.See, she’s got a secret.She sees all your secrets.

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    Fierce Winds and Fiery Dragons (Dusky Hollows: Book 1)

      Nan Sweet
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Ivy and Carrie love their new classroom even if the new teacher is a little strange. When Mrs. Huffity asks for volunteers to care for an egg, Ivy doesn’t budge. She’s had a few scary dreams about that egg and wants nothing to do with it. The egg hatches, and Ivy is thrown into an adventure with fierce winds and fiery dragons.Ivy and Carrie love their new classroom even if the new teacher is a little strange. When Mrs. Huffity asks for volunteers to care for an egg, Ivy doesn’t budge. She’s had a few scary dreams about that egg and wants nothing to do with it. But when trouble comes, Ivy defends the egg. In her desire to save the baby that hatches, Ivy is tossed into the middle of an adventure. She discovers more than she ever wanted to know about fierce winds and fiery dragons.

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    Mists of Llorn

      Runar Thor
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MYRSADE is a half-giantess Ydaari, YKO DALI is a High Seeker of the Great Archives and NIALL CADDLA is the unwanted weasel they are forced to accompany on a hazardous journey across the continent. The task is routine, the journey is familiar, but the destination is something else entirely.MYRSADE, a Bruhrim half-giantess, has been initiated into the ancient order of the Ydaari - the guardians of Andvárin and the Great Archives. Viewed as a strange being in a foreign land, she owes her life and newfound place to YKO DALI, the greatest Seeker ever to walk the face of Eikgard. Together, they now embark on a seemingly routine journey east, across the continent of Gardarik, to the wilds of Yewland where not many have dared since the fall of Aegoth.

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    Where We Are: A Short Story

      Richard A. Sanchez
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A short story of friends, shoplifting, beer, and one very long night in a new town.Eddie Montez has just moved to the desert of southern California from the city. His only friend is a frequently-injured skateboarder named Beady, who forces Eddie into one uncomfortable situation after another. Arson, hitchhiking, and shoplifting all factor into a pivotal night during which Eddie must choose the person he wants to be.Previously published in "Storychord".

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    A Date with the Hand of God

      Nobo13
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A flash fiction about an unusual first date but not all is what it seems.A harsh reality catches up with an easy going, book loving Evelina Angelis when her parents are arrested. She is a young, educated woman in 16th century Venice, Italy. The life of a courtesan, a cortigiana onesta, is her only real option.The more she excels at her craft, the more dangerous it becomes. Her love for one man and obligations to another lead her down a dangerous path deeper into the world of vampires and it's only a matter of time before a deadly plague ravages her beautiful and beloved city.

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    Omunkashyu

      KUBOA
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a novel by Dilshan Boange: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.comThe Punishment of the Gods is an epic fantasy story spanning five books:The peace and safety of Weldera has long been bound to the fortress of Dadron, which stands impregnable in the center of Falsis. In the west, however, a dark spirit plots revenge against his ancient rival, who is worshipped as a god in Dadron. Good and evil prepare for the coming clash; but for those caught up in the midst of the struggle, the difference between the two seems to vanish away.In the midst of this conflict, Daryas Galvahirne finds himself torn from his homeland by forces beyond his understanding. Tortured by dreams and terrified by the uncertainty of the future, he discovers, to his horror, that much of this future has come to rest upon his own shoulders. Though he has a powerful prince for a rival and a terrifying monster as his enemy, his greatest anxiety is born from the demand of his beloved that he return to her without spot or blemish. But how can a soul, black throughout, be made white?

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    The Lost Forest

      John Francis Kinsella
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Ennis had no illusions about the risks of such ventures; he sought no challenge, no proof of his own mortality by leaving his body to rot in a dark corner of the humid rainforest. His justification was more down to earth; the search for rare tribal art and antique heirlooms to be sold at a profit in his Paris gallery. But what he discovers in Borneo will shake the science of human origins.Coping with the traumatic experiences Ava endured with the Kakos is more challenging than she ever imagined it to be. She finds herself struggling to remember the details of her time kept away with Damien Kakos and when the memories assault her mind, she is plagued with crippling fear. There is something in the back of Ava’s thoughts screaming at her, telling her that the fight with the devil’s brood has not yet ended.Newly married, Ava and Ari deal with issues involving trust, honesty and faith in one another and as they plot their course for a new life together, they discover that their individual wants and needs don’t exactly match. Ari’s promises to Ava begin to break. Some of the Alexander’s family secrets are revealed and Ava realizes that she needs to keep her friends close, and her enemies even closer.A Broken Fate, the second novel in The Beautiful Fate Series, dives further into Ava and Ari’s nail-bitter of a story and adds even more suspense, mystery, romance and thrills. This series is impossible for any reader to resist.

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    The Black and White Knight part 1

      Honey Myers
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Luke is an undefeated knight journeying from the Crusades. Enarrah is the strong-willed Lady of Elleghane. This star-crossed pair is vaulted into the midst of harms way. They must marry and strive together to overcome overwhelming odds, both within themselves and in the world around them. With love they find common ground to protect their family, save a kingdom and rescue a sacred legacy.For decades the lands of Elleghane lay dormant, her fields fallow. Her men had gone to war and come back broken or not at all. Her women had died; of age, disease, childbirth and loneliness - all save one.Enarrah, grand-daughter of Alicia the Sighted One was the driving force of normalcy at Castle Strathenham. All looked to her for guidance, healing and hope since Lord William took ill grieving for his beloved wife Violet.She had hardship at every turn but faced each trial with a dignity and courage far beyond her nineteen years. Now she faced a true dilemma, a strange-clad knight dressed in black and white had appeared from nowhere wreaking havoc and bloodshed, but her gift of sight could only find good in him.After thirteen years of dangerous travels, the carnage of war and living by his wits Luke Wynnewood was a man adrift in a sea of emotional turmoil. His best friend had died in his arms, his lady fair was sent away from him by her father, and his king lay buried in foreign soil.His wandering had now led him to the Isles of Britain, to a new king and a quest.He had resolved that he would never share his feelings again. Then he looked into the soft green eyes of the plain dressed girl with the fiery spirit and his resolve was gone.Now these mythical lands must be reborn and a kingdom saved by the marriage alliance of this legendary knight and this girl of destiny. Together they must find their love and their courage to overcome all adversity, or the House of Elleghane will suffer and fall at the hand of a usurper possessed by an ancient evil.The Elleghane Saga by Honey Myers consists of twenty proposed volumes covering a time span of 1150 years from 1134 to 2184 AD. The saga will take you across the Continent, the Middle East, The New World, modern day America; and, in Book 20, to the far side of the galaxy.The ultimate historical romance series, The Elleghane Saga is a cross-genre blend with elements of folklore, fantasy, mystery, action-adventure, mythology and religion. We strive for excellence in our books, to entertain, enrich and capture your heart and imagination with drama, humor, hope and most of all love and romance. The men and women of the saga empower themselves and each other to be a force for good in their world and we hope they will inspire you to be a force for good in yours.We cordially invite you to join us and continue the journey through time and places with the brave men and incredible women of The Family Elleghane.The next books in the Elleghane Saga:"The Black and While Knight part 2""Freedom for Lady Annabella""Caledonian Ocean and the Princess of Tara""Lady Elizabeth of Kraigsleigh""Sir Philburt and The Borders Maiden""Lord Carlton Returns"and"Faerie Princess of Cornwall"

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    Spider Soup

      Lori R. Lopez
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You are never truly alone. While you sleep, nocturnal creatures stir. A couple discovers that things have changed overnight, and they are no longer in control. Their house is full of cobwebs, and they are being moved little by little in this suspenseful horror tale.After inheriting a house, a husband and wife encounter a frightful surprise. They are surrounded by layer upon layer of silk crawling with arachnids. What lies beyond the cellar door? Find out in SPIDER SOUP, a quirky story from the horror collection ODDS AND ENDS by Lori R. Lopez, author of THE FAIRY FLY and AN ILL WIND BLOWS. Can a relationship survive being pushed past the brink? How far is too far over the edge? Alternately tense and humorous, this short story presents a very sticky situation!

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    Monster Mashup - Spooky Short Stories with Special Bonus Zombie Short

      MJ Ware
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Special discount price!Monsters, magic, goblins, zombies and more. Be prepared to sleep with the lights on. This collection of short stories will have you looking over your shoulder, avoiding mirrors and jumping at the slightest sound.From fiendish creatures hiding in your bathroom mirror to Halloween pranks gone deadly wrong. Each story will scare, delight & surprise.Monster Mashup - Spooky Short Story Ominbus -- with Special Bonus Zombie ShortNow with twelve short stories.Monsters, magic, goblins, zombies, and more. Be prepared to sleep with the lights on. This collection of short stories will have you looking over your shoulder, avoiding mirrors, and jumping at the slightest sound.From fiendish creatures hiding in your bathroom mirror, to Halloween pranks gone deadly wrong. Each story will scare, delight, and surprise. No gore or cursing here, just good ol' spine-chilling fun!Infinite Reflections – When Jessie's sister gets trapped in a haunted mirror, he must figure out how to destroy the creature within. Though, Mom might like it if he gets his sister out first.Bloody Marcy – Mixing a game of Bloody Mary with a practical joke proves to be a deadly combination.Monster in the Mirror - Nate, his little sister, and best buddy Dan, stumble upon a hidden room during a sleep-over. What they find inside is anything but friendly.Death Trap – Mike takes a bet to go inside a haunted house, but will he live long enough to collect?Steven, Space Stowaway – Steven sneaks onboard a spaceship bound for Mars. Just one problem: the Captain has a particularly unpleasant way of dealing with stowaways.The Price of Friendship – How much is a best friend worth? Joey finds out the hard way.Hobgoblin Horror – Jake only volunteered at the retirement home because Shelby works there. So, it's no wonder he's doesn't hear Mr. Fitches' warnings about a local homicidal hobgoblin—too bad for him.Rolling Leprechauns for Change – Leprechauns can have a nasty sense of humor—especially, when they're getting even. Hide-n-Go-Coffin – Playing hide-and-seek in a cemetery is disrespectful. When it happens to be cursed, the results can be deadly, or maybe even worse.Grandpa's Suits – A game of spin-the-bottle with the school pervert isn't a bright idea. Fortunately for Zoey, she's not quite alone.Brother's Keeper – Zack would be wise to spend less time looking for his missing sled and more worrying about what is lurking outside. Too bad, he's not the only one who'll suffer for his single-mindedness.Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb When Life gives you lemons, kill zombies. In this special short story that inspired the upcoming novel, Nate and Misty's town is overrun by the undead and they'll need a little luck to squeeze their way out of this sticky mess.These stories are not recommended for kids under 8.

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    Wet or Dry, Chapter 1: The Listening Room

      DC Bourone
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A kind of psychological profiling so exquisite it could duplicate minds.Some aspect of particle physics.Entanglement. “Entanglement is a quantum phenomenon, certainly. We’ll know the specifics in time,” Klaus Meyer had said. “After all the Cube’s function is an aspect of the quantum realm. I’m intrigued, obviously. We’re all intrigued.”Reviews: "Composed of twelve short fiction stories about human desire and want, Thirst captured my attention from the moment I began reading it. Ranging from a story about a professor's unquenchable thirst for young undergrad women to the enticing read of two women playing off each other in a bar to attract men, Linda Lavid's writing is sophisticated, masterful, and full of desire." Great New Books"This short story collection is exquisite, exciting and a pleasurably fast read. Each story, although different in nature, is woven to the next with the common threads of infidelity, a multitude of flaws and the ever delicious...jealousy." Literary Lighthouse Reviews "I would recommend this book to book clubs. I think discussing which story is each person's favorite and why would be very interesting. And anybody can find the time to read "Jealousy". Especially for those who read during breakfast...Linda Lavid manages to write stories that are short and sweet, but branches out to the short and bitter, and manages to make them all short and startling." Reader Views"The author has written a delightful collection of short stories, filled with a wide range of human drama. I especially enjoyed the author's notes at the end of each story, giving us a window into the creative process. Enjoy!" JTreat"Linda Lavid's short stories are wonderful--mysterious, compelling, and populated by painfully human characters driven by fundamental needs. Lavid understands desire like few other writers. This book, like Rented Rooms, is well worth the time spent with it." GERoss

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    Hell's Canopy

      Dominick Marino
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This short novel follows an exciting adventure around the world as Nick Adamson is hurled into an interplanetary conflict. After being given the gift to tap into all his mental abilities he is immediately forced into a mysterious and deadly game of cat and mouse. Follow Nick on this action packed sci-fi thriller with comedy and romance all wrapped elegantly under Hell's Canopy.Hell's Canopy has a lot of my heart and soul poured into the characters. The whole book is a metaphor about the consequences of interfering or intervening on other people's problems. Sometimes helping means hurting. In the beginning of the 21 st century history will remember a volatile yet peaceful earth, yet it seems that we still squabble over resources and meddle in other countries foreign affairs. Peace takes diplomacy and war is never the answer only in defense. This metaphor is infused with my peaceful philosophy along with the idea that with education we may avoid violence unnecessarily. This book is going to be my first sci-fi series and I hope to bring the characters to life once again so enjoy Hell's Canopy and tell me what you think.

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    Emilia

      Shannah Tighe
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Janice loved her niece more than anything, but after she was taken to foster care, Janice felt that it was her purpose to serve and save the lost children of foster care.Janice's sister Delaney was a troubled soul who became pregnant too young with a father who didn't care. After her temporary guardianship was over, Janice found out that the family was not providing the care baby Emilia needed. Fighting tooth and nail with social services, Janice was not only able to get an investigation done and get her niece back in her own care, she was offered a job by the head of social services due to her impressive investigations.

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    True Grit - Book Five of the Connor True Series

      Andy Morris
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Having woken up from his coma Connor has to deal with the on-going threat of further encounters with the bully Dale Tanner.Connor struggles to come to terms with his life. He has met someone special but all the hope and excitement offered by a new relationship is being overshadowed. The trauma from being assaulted by Dale Tanner and the on-going threat of further attacks is pushing Connor over the edge.

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    Resident Evil Legends Part Five - City of the Dead

      Andreas Leachim
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Based on the Resident Evil series by Capcom. Their worst fears have been realized: the T-virus has reached Raccoon City, turning most of the residents into zombies. Jill Valentine wakes up to see a city in ruins and must fight to make it out alive. Meanwhile, Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield arrive in town and find themselves thrown into a nightmare. Can any of them escape the city of the dead?Based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom. Their worst fears have been realized: the deadly T-virus has reached Raccoon City, turning most of the city's residents into bloodthirsty zombies. Two newcomers arrive in town and find themselves thrown into a nightmare. Claire Redfield is looking for her brother Chris, and Leon Kennedy is a former Army Ranger coming to join the RCPD. Together with a young girl named Sherry Birkin and a mysterious woman named Ada Wong, they must escape the police station, which has become a death trap. Meanwhile, Jill Valentine wakes up to discover the entire city in ruins, and must fight to make it out alive. Along the way she will meet with a young UBCF soldier named Carlos Oliveira, and also encounter a terrifying, indestructible creature known only as the Nemesis. Can any of them escape the city of the dead?

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