Warning: experimental translation (hybrid)A famous Detective, been born by the pen of an as many famous Italian writer, fears to be killed really from "He who has created him" and he asks help to another writer for…This is the first issue of my sporadically slowly released indie comics series, Cupcake Dreamy. With this one-shot story entitled 'Shopping Spree.' Angie and Kent are two lost souls wandering the streets of Hollywood. Witness some familiar sights, renamed and reimagined, through the eyes of these kids. Somebody is having a night like there's no tomorrow, someone is taking the adage too literally: that this is where dreams go to die, someone wants to go on a spree of sorts...My style here inspired by such greats as Dan Clowes and Adrian Tomine.

I don't think I told youBut I would give my lifeTo hold youIf only once Could you ever allow itSince I can't do it...Now that...The miles we have between usAren't any shorterBut only seem to keep usWishing so much it's hurtingAnd can we get through the next few monthsTil it could happenBefore I lose my mindAnd I findIt's not somethin I could have andIt's not somethin openI don't think I told youBut I would give my lifeTo hold youIf only once Could you ever allow itSince I can't do it...Now that...The miles we have between usAren't any shorterBut only seem to keep usWishing so much it's hurtingAnd can we get through the next few monthsTil it could happenBefore I lose my mindAnd I findIt's not somethin I could have andIt's not somethin openBut so difficult that all this pain And all this hopingIs all in vainAnd I don't think I can take itBecause my heart is so slowly breakingAnd I need so badly to hold youIs that something that I told you

This darkly amusing short story imagines how Santa Claus deals with the very real and serious issue of global warming. It does dip a toe into adult themes and may not be suitable for small children. It is for mature readers.This is a short story of a newly-wed couple that goes through challenges that no newly-wed couple should ever go through. Secrets and choices has made an impact on their marriage, without them even knowing it. This is a true love story, where wedding vows is taking literally. Think again about your wedding vows - will you really live them and do them when push comes to shove?

This delightful farce opens as the prim and proper Captain Pantoja learns he is to be sent to Peru's Amazon frontier on a secret mission for the army - to provide females for the amorous recruits. Side-splitting complications arise as world of Captain Pantoja's remarkable achievements start to spread.

From first-time novelist Jordan Sonnenblick, a brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh and break their hearts at the same time.Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with leukemia, Steven's world is turned upside down. He is forced to deal with his brother's illness and his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece. Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, DRUMS, GIRLS, AND DANGEROUS PIE is a heartwarming journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis.

Zell Dincht's proposal was the culmination of what seemed a lifetime of dreams. But when they begin planning the wedding of their dreams, how hard will they work to have their 'Happily Ever After'?*(this is a work of fan-fiction; events take place after those of Final Fantasy VIII)For shy Sally Regal, Zell Dincht's proposal was the culmination of what seemed a lifetime of dreams and fairytales. But when they begin planning the wedding of their dreams, tests and decisions come that make their relationship begin to change.How hard will they work to have their 'Happily Ever After'? Will the plans for the ultimate wedding survive?*(this is a work of fan-fiction; events take place after those of Final Fantasy VIII)

The Next Top Model gets new contestants. Tara gets more than she bargained for when the stunning, alarmingly beautiful women of Bleach's Soul Society (and Hueco Mundo) show up.The Next Top Model gets new contestants. Tara gets more than she bargained for when the stunning, alarmingly beautiful women of Bleach's Soul Society (and Hueco Mundo) show up. Swords down and beauty on the line, who has the alluring looks, best walk, and attitude to make the final cut? Is it all bounce and flair? Curves and shapes? Cattiness on the catwalk? Something more?Pick your favorite.Judges to include favorite and most-hated entities from both sides of the spiritual realms.

Like a naughty Easter version of The Nightmare Before Christmas mixed with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory... On the day before her 18th birthday, Charlee wasn't expecting to be transported to Easter Land. A princess informs her she must compete to decide which of three creatures will be the future egg deliverer. But a man tied to a dark holiday known as SinEaster is also aware of her arrival.Like a naughty Easter version of The Nightmare Before Christmas mixed with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. . .Don't let her habit of constantly wearing bunny ears fool you. Charlee hates Easter. And she has good reason to. So, on the day before her 18th birthday, she wasn't expecting to meet the Easter Bunny, a person-sized gummi egg, and a large toad. But that's what happens when she and two other teenagers are transported to Easter Land. Charlee ponders the teenage girl made out of gummi with huge boobs, and the teenage boy in a wheelchair with an overdeveloped upper body.A black-clad princess informs them that they must compete to decide which of the three creatures will be the future egg deliverer. But a mysterious man tied to a dark holiday known as SinEaster is also aware of the teens' arrival.Some say that in the days of prophesy, SinEaster will destroy Easter. Will Easter go on as usual, or will it be cancelled this year?By the author of MachoPoni and Faerie Brace-Face.

A lovesick alcoholic joins a fitness center and gets more than he paid for. Pain, sweat, tears, zombies....No one said getting over depression would be easy. A horror comedy novelette.Nomads the Risen God is the third and the last in my sci-fi adventure trilogy, in the final book the Nomads of Gorn face powerful enemies from within and from the unstoppable army of the Mac-Mar Alliance that covet the riches of their world, we follow Arn, Andra, Osh and the rest of the Outlanders as they face the harsh winter and then travel to the Western Sea to meet old friends and hunt for the gigantic Leviathans the rule the waters. But things are not what they seem and a force that once keep them safe is now turning against them and a war is coming that will decide the fate of Gorn forever.

What to do with a farting dog, a mischievous sister, and a twelfth birthday? Miranda Rubio for sure has her hands full. Never a dull moment in this colorful and introspective story about growing up and realizing the warrior within yourself.Evan has a good job, good friends, and very little to worry about. In fact, none of the people who live in the village have much to worry about, really. When was it then, that the impulse to shake the tree became so pervasive? Was it really a sense of social responsibility? Was there really a debt owed to those who had no voice? Aren’t they the same people who don’t care enough to speak up? He has too much at stake to take overt risks or public positions on the proposals for new development projects, it is too hard to pluck the ones that will really hurt from the ones that are really needed. His position as a biologist with the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s endangered species division gives him an insight to the upcoming plans. He knows what’s coming, and he knows who is behind it - he just needs a champion to fight for the cause. The village is a tight knit group, they have known each other for along time, long enough to know each other well, long enough to know what each other is capable of, and what they are capable of tolerating. Evan knows very well what Desmond cares about, and what he doesn’t. He understands what his best friends want and what they feel obligated to do, and he understands the difference. But this time it may be worth pushing the line, it may be worth risking friendship for principle. What he needs is a fresh candidate, what they all need is someone who cares enough to step up. . . or someone who really doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks- that might work just as well. Since they don’t have the perfect candidate, they will have to create one. Goodenough for Government!A humorous and honest peek into the real lives and relationships of modern men, Boiled Frogs with Mock Toast is about taking the time to notice what is going on in the face of the overwhelming boredom of responsible living. It is the story of what happens when we squeeze leadership from reluctant friends, ask for them to express opinions that we know we will disagree with, and create expectations where they never existed. It is the story of those who care, and their influence on those who don’t.

She'll risk everything to stay in the magical town of Amores. He'll do anything to stop her from gambling with their future. The Love Lottery is a short story of 7,500 words.Edited by Elizabeth BurtonShe'll risk everything to stay in the magical town of Amores. He'll do anything to stop her from gambling with their future. The Love Lottery is a short story of 7,500 words.

A collection of short parodies, excerpted from the award-winning Henry Potty series and An Unexpected Parody: The Unauthorized Spoof of The Hobbit, How Game of Thrones Will End, and new side-splitting material for readers young and old. A delightful romp through the world's favorite franchises.A collection of short parodies, excerpted from the award-winning Henry Potty and the Pet Rock, An Unexpected Parody: The Unauthorized Spoof of The Hobbit, How Game of Thrones Will End, and new side-splitting material for readers young and old. A delightful romp through the world's favorite franchises.

In this, the first of the Adriana Island series, city slickers Holly and Ben buy a five-acre farm on Adriana Island. They adopt George the Magnificent, a tabby-Siamese of royal status and immediately become his slaves. Enjoy their adventures with stray animals, invading guests and renovation of dilapidated buildings.Sixth grader Samantha Branson is a normal, everyday girl, playing with her friends, and having a great time building the “clubhouse” in the bamboo covering her backyard. And her twelfth birthday is almost here. She is planning a fantastic party with her friends. But her grandfather is also coming, with a gift she may not want but will not be able to refuse. Changes come fast for Samantha as she discovers a family secret even her parents know nothing about. The talent brings lies and dangers and she is pursued by ominous strangers who will harm her just for her new-found gift. She is aided in unexpected places by others who share her mysterious talent. At the same time, she's arguing with her best friends and the next door neighbor boy Mark goes missing.When Samantha's friends don't want to help Mark, Samantha decides to go alone and when she does she knows nothing will ever be the same.

Max is out for revenge.In The Wedding, Max gets dumped from being the pageboy at his uncle’s wedding. Max isn’t happy and he knows who is to blame. His evil aunt.Max wants revenge. Will he get his chance before the wedding is over?In Dog Food Stew, Max uncovers his aunt’s evil plan to sell his nanna’s house.Will he stop his nanna’s house from being sold and get revenge on his evil aunt?Max is out for revenge.In The Wedding, Max gets dumped from being the pageboy at his uncle’s wedding. A five year old takes his place. Max isn’t happy and he knows who is to blame. His evil aunt.Max wants revenge. Not just any revenge; but clever, satisfying revenge.Will he get his chance before the wedding is over?In Dog Food Stew, Max uncovers his aunt’s evil plan to sell his nanna’s house. But Max has a plan of his own.Will he stop his nanna’s house from being sold and get revenge on his evil aunt?Revenge can be sweet, but it can also leave a funny taste.

Albert stops what he is intensely concentrated on to fix an electrical problem that can't wait. Simple household maintenance jobs can toy with the hapless handyman when his mind is elsewhere. The day wears on and Albert is increasingly frustrated and error prone. He completes the job by happenstance but fears uncharitable elements in the family might assault his pride and dignity.Max is a young adult and an ardent fun-seeker. Unfortunately for him, nothing appears to excite him any more; nothing is fresh, nothing is thrilling. He sleeps one night feeling quite miserable and awakens in a very strange place where he meets other people of about his age. In this part, he struggles to come to terms with the fact that he is actually in a dream and his dream is interconnected with those of the other residents in this strange new place.