Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish civil War in 1936.Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.

Short story (12,442 words) The first night she meets Jo, Sophie realizes there are complications in Jo’s life. Jo doesn’t drink, and doesn’t kiss Sophie after Sophie has been drinking, and does both like it is something terribly serious. Sophie decides she likes Jo enough she will manage, whatever Jo’s problem is. This is the story of a few particular nights at the start of one relationship.Short story (12,442 words)The first night she meets Jo, Sophie realizes there are complications in Jo’s life. Jo doesn’t drink, and doesn’t kiss Sophie after Sophie has been drinking, and does both like it is something terribly serious. Sophie decides she likes Jo enough she is happy to work around whatever Jo’s problem is. Over time, as they get to know one another, Sophie learns about Jo’s past, and her drinking, and how she is managing to overcome it. Sophie does her best to support Jo when she can, and find what she needs herself as well. This story concentrates on a few particular nights in the first six months of Sophie and Jo’s relationship, those that are pivotal to their lives. This is not erotica, as the title says. I wanted this to be clear. There is no sex at all in this story, and it is barely a romance either. It’s a story about how people meet, and the problems they have staying together, and how they manage to overcome these problems.

Emmanuel thought his life was over. He was merely waiting for it to be official. Despite himself, he found a second chance.In wild lands of The Holdings, crime is the only thing that is really organized. Coursa, Queen of Rogues has a hand in everything. When some of her servants come upon a valuable book, they must employ the services of a crippled scribe named Joff. Now Coursa, strongest and most independent of women will come to rely on Joff, the meekest of men.Weak as he is, Joff will prove himself adaptable and tough. Coursa will show just how wise and clever a peasant can be. Together they will reshape the lands in which they live.

You have been fool enough, sir, says the Doctor, looking very stern, "to let this boy impose on you as a lord; and knave enough to charge him double the value of the article you sold him. Take back the boots, sir I won't pay a penny of your bill; nor can you get a penny. As for you, sir, you miserable swindler and cheat, I shall not flog you as I did before, but I shall send you home

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Every Halloween Bobby Jenkins and his best friend, Nathan, would fill their pockets full of rocks and go down to Coffin Lake and toss them at the crows that flocked there each year. But this year, Nathan is gone… and so are the crows. And Bobby Jenkins is about to find out what happens when “little birds” get BIG revenge!This 1,944-word middle grade short story is 11 pages long.This is an introduction to the 'Darkest Night Collection'. It is a short story following the life of Delcaos, a twisted and cruel vampire who believes himself godlike and has little respect for anyone other than himself.Delcaos tells us himself about how he became a vampire, sired by a foul creature but one that gave him great strength. We learn about a devastating event that he caused himself andhow his ego drove him to create Lucretia, his 'dark child'.But how long can that ego last? How long can one even so powerful as he go on believing himself to be a God without there being consequences?Delcaos is forced to learn that no matter how strong you are, there is always something out there willing to stop you.

Because we have so few Americans today who understand the military, I think it is imperative for those of us who do to point out a truth that is anything but official, i. e., the president that says we have turned a corner in Afghanisnam. What "corner" is he talking about. He using information given him by a military that is "can do" regardless of the reality.Will Coy Bedlam survive his stay in Sullen?Painfully he raised his head, looking out into a dreary drizzling environment, seeing his headlights purposefully reflecting off a roadside sign, with a name of a town called Sullen. Today’s population is 169.“What does that mean?” He growled, “Today’s population is 169.” Then he asked, “Where the hell is Sullen?” forcing himself to move, he dragged a map from his glove box, “I’ve never heard of it before…” And strangely it didn’t appear on the map either.

A follow-up collection of poems continuing upon themes dealt with in "Before Dark, and After"--but concentrating more on the element of water than fire.Imagine being born in captivity with a crippling disability. Your life is in the hands of alien creatures that provide sustenance and affection. How much does your happiness mean?***WARNING*** Despite the title, this is a very sad story. Do not read if you do not want to cry.Please also note that Happy is a short story, approximately 7 pages in length and just over 2,100 words.This short story was written to bring awareness and inspiration. You can support this work by donating to your local no kill shelter.

Lenny takes an instant dislike to the woman his mother hires to teach him piano. But he realizes the situation is far, far worse when a piano arrives and the strangest things happen…"Midterms" was my entry in NPR’s Round Nine of their occasional feature, “Three Minute Fiction,” in which they invite listeners to submit an original, unpublished story of 600 or fewer words which fulfills a condition set by that Round’s author-judge. In this case, each story had to “reference a U.S. President, real or fictional.” Inasmuch as the day before the September 23 submission deadline was the 150th anniversary of one of our history’s most momentous—and politically shrewd—decisions, I felt dutybound to indulge that reality. My conceit: What if that “game-changer” presented itself in an electoral environment like today’s?

A collection of poems from my teenage years. Themes include love, drugs, depression, dreams, spirituality, and nature.A collection of poems from my teenage years. Themes include love, drugs, depression, dreams, spirituality, and nature. Teenagers, tweens, and anyone with a yearning to know the meaning of life and love will relate!

There's a crisis in Pea City! The King has run out of snacks for his pet bear, Fluffy. In this easy reader chapter book, you'll experience a fun tale that integrates important lessons on cyber attacks. Parents and teachers will find this story a joy for children to simply read for pleasure or to use as a tool to teach about computing safety and information protection.There's a crisis in Pea City! The King has run out of snacks for his pet bear, Fluffy. Cy has to make an urgent delivery of Bear Snacks, but then there's a misunderstanding leading the King to take special actions to protect Pea City's Book of Super Secrets. In this easy reader chapter book, you'll experience a fun tale that integrates important lessons on cyber attacks. Parents and teachers will find this story a joy for children to simply read for pleasure or to use as a tool to teach about computing safety and information protection. The story is supplemented with useful facts explained in a simple manner.

I am the self-appointed representative of the New Hope wing of the Democratic Party. You may call me a nut, a dreamer, or a socialist, but I can offer the young people in America—to me that means anyone under fifty—new hope.Dorian Evergreen de Bernard Viallet est un nouveau recueil de nouvelles de l’auteur et le titre éponyme du premier texte de l’ouvrage.Neuf autres nouvelles le suivent. On y retrouve à chaque fois l’humour de Bernard Viallet et son esprit malicieux qui ne se laisse pas faire par le monde moderne et le critique efficacement dans une dérision jubilatoire.L’anticipation et le fantastique sont souvent représentés dans ces textes, aussi bien dans Dorian Evergreen dont le nom, on le devine, dévoile un clin d’œil au célèbre portrait de Dorian Gray d’Oscar Wilde, que dans les Thanatophores ou SOS MACHOS, qui évoquent respectivement le contrôle des naissances et l’euthanasie.Bernard Viallet se moque allègrement des contradictions de notre époque et nous entraîne à rire avec lui de celles-ci.Ces nouvelles, toujours très bien écrites, se dévorent copieusement. Elles se révèlent également éclectiques, lorsque l’auteur nous conte les aventures d’une vieille péripatéticienne en fin de carrière enlevée par un ancien client amoureux sous les yeux de son antique proxénète, où lorsqu’il dépeint l’univers glauque de deux « pointeurs » violeurs et assassins d’enfants pas du tout pénitents.Certains de ces écrits sont consultables sur le site de l’auteur.On ne peut que recommander la lecture de ces nouvelles très fraîches, à l’humour bien placé, qui affirment encore un peu plus le talent de leur auteur.

Antonie Marais and Paul Visser meet each other during a sports contest where they become rivals because of an incident. Antonie vows to himself to take revenge on Paul, but never could have imagined that Paul will save his life one day. A true reflection on what police members of South Africa are subjected to on a daily basis.This fictional story focuses on two young boys who grow up in police homes with both their fathers serving the South African Police Service. Antonie Marais is Otto en Trudie’s only child but he is exposed to the constant trauma caused by the absence of his father due to his father’s working commitments. This results in Antonie developing an intense grudge against the SAPS and he blames them for his loneliness. Paul Visser is the youngest son of Lourens and Tersia and one of a twin. His admiration for his father and the SAPS is so big that he constantly spends time with his father at work but not only that, he vows to himself to become a policeman, just like his father.It is during an ordinary school rugby match where these two boys’ paths cross and where an intense rivalry develops as a result of an incident on the rugby field. Antonie swears revenge should his paths ever cross with Paul’s, unaware what fate life held in store for him.This fictional story was written by a young policewoman who has a big heart for police members. She had the unfortunate loss of a family member as a result of cancer and did a lot of research about leukaemia with the writing of this book. The events occurring at police stations and what happens during the execution of a police officer’s duties are real and a true reflection – guaranteed to keep the reader captured from beginning to the end.