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Showing posts with label short length. Show all posts
Showing posts with label short length. Show all posts

Monday, December 22, 2014

Christmas Truce

Christmas Truce, by Sean McLachlan, free


Christmas 1914:
In the cold, muddy trenches of the Western Front, there is a strange silence. As the men of a crack English trench raiding team enjoy their first day of peace in months, they begin to call out holiday greetings to their enemies on the German line. Soon men are fraternizing in No Man’s Land.



But when the English recognize some enemy trench raiders who only a few days before had launched a deadly attack on their position, can they keep the peace through the Christmas Truce?

Monday, January 28, 2013

Kool Brother Rat

Kool Brother Rat, by Jon Sindell, free

In this fast, funny tale, a thirteen–year–old boy in the Wonder Years era searches for cool. Can he live up to his big brother's rep? Tastes a little like Stand By Me, A Christmas Story, and The Wonder Years. Previously published in The Write Side Up. 

Saturday, December 22, 2012

The Entirely Strange and Miraculously True Christmas Tails of Mia and Eve

The Entirely Strange and Miraculously True Christmas Tails of Mia and Eve, by Robert William Duder, free


Kittens, Mia and Eve, head to Helmston with their Aunts for some Christmas shopping. While there they find some new friends that they will have to help find the meaning of Christmas and help Helmston save a ship full of Christmas passengers! 

Monday, December 3, 2012

New Breed (#1) (Dragon's Fire)


Annabel Wells works at a job she hates and her boyfriend just dumped her. Things couldn't get worse.

While out, she is attacked by the Unseen - a creature made of pure darkness that kills mortals. When she is saved by a mysterious hero, she uncovers the world that operates behind the scenes of the normal world. Dragons live among us, disguised as humans. 

With the aide of Crispin, Henry, Sera, and Jules, Annabel is going to need their help to protect herself from another attack. She only hopes it won't take them long to discover how to hide her.

Book 1 of the epic Dragon’s Fire series. 

Monday, April 9, 2012

A New Home: Book One in the Chasing Destiny Series


Twelve year old, Hannah is a normal girl, as far as anyone can see. She likes to swim and enjoys playing computer games. When she starts to have visions of the world ending, and how she can prevent it from happening, she doesn’t really want to prevent it. Why should she give up her life to save the world? How can she possibly convince people she’s not crazy? 

Monday, January 23, 2012

Through Grandpa's Eyes, and other short stories

Four Short Stories, by Timothy Paterson, free


Presley Jennings is a sixteen year old boy, who adores his grandfather. When the elderly man collapses, Presley, is the only person who can save his life. Through some higher power, Presley finds himself traveling through his grandfather's life, and he learns what a truly remarkable and unselfish man his grandfather was and still is. This heartwarming story is suitable for all age groups. 


Wouldn't it be cool to travel back in time, and interact with your ancestors? Well. Annie Richards did just that. She was able to meet her grandparents when they were twelve years old, and by doing so, she was able to help solve a sixty-five year old mystery. 


Scott Wilson had a great life. He was an only child, who was spoiled rotten. He was given everything he asked for. Then, his world came tumbling down. His parents lost their jobs, then they lost their house. Throughout the entire ordeal, Scott blamed his parents for everything. Scott decided to run away. Then, something happened that would change his attitude about everything. He must risk everything, including his own life to save a girl who is almost dead. Can he put her needs before his own? In those crucial seconds, his true character, would be revealed.  This story is a must read for older children, teens, as well as adults. 


Karen Clark was an irresponsible teenager, who didn't believe in following rules. When she became responsible for four young children, she realized why her parents were so strict with her. When tragedy strikes, she must set aside all of her fears, and keep the children from panicking. She must grow up and act like an adult, if they are to survive. 

Monday, December 26, 2011

Betraying Nexus

Betraying Nexus, by Richard L. Sanders, free



Jason is a member of Nexus, a secret organization with a singular purpose: eliminate crime and protect the innocent. As a Nexus operative, he is a Mind Bender and can implant thoughts into the minds of others. It is a dangerous and powerful gift that sometimes has lethal consequences, and forces even the best Mind Bender to see the world through a lens of doubt and suspicion—constantly wondering what's real and what isn't. Within Nexus, Jason is a rising star and he’s madly in love with a ranking member—the woman of his dreams. Life could not be more perfect.

But when he’s forced to take down an old friend and, as a reward, is further advanced into Nexus, he learns its darkest secret and must ask himself what he believes in. And if it’s worth turning against the woman he loves. 

Monday, December 19, 2011

The Christmas Flower

The Christmas Flower, by Kali Seymour, free


Does love really last for an eternity? Even after the one you loved has passed on? Lillian Willard will soon find that out. A nice little short story for the Christmas season.  (The author notes that she will be grateful to readers who spot grammatical errors and send along suggestions for correction.  The author also notes that a newer version will be published soon.)

Monday, October 31, 2011

Flash O'Lantern: 13+ Stories

Flash O'Lantern: 13+ Stories, by Todd Russell, free, available for a limited time only

Limited time seasonal special download! Flash fiction short stories are great for reading on mobile devices and when time is limited. Flash O' Lantern contains 13 strange, eerie flash fiction stories about spiders, snakes and shoes, haunted houses, trick-or-treating costumes gone bad, vampires, ghosts, zombies, aliens + more! 13 historical October horror events are also reviewed + author notes. 


Flash O'Lantern contains 13 original award-winning Halloween flash fiction short stories of 1,000 words or less and 13 noteworthy events that happened in October including:

Famous People in October:
Edgar Allan Poe (died), Bela Lugosi (born), Vincent Price (died) and two others!

Movies/TV released in October: 
Halloween (1978), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), The Evil Dead and Saw (2004) and The Twilight Zone (1959)

Flash O'Lantern contains flash fiction and non-fiction that will illuminate your mind. 

PinPoint: A HUNTED bonus story

PinPoint: A HUNTED bonus story, by Cheryl Rainfield, free



Teen telepath Caitlyn "overhears" someone planning to set another student up as a Para--something that could cost that student their home, their family, and even their life. Caitlyn is in a race against time to help protect another student, who might, after all, be a Para. Enjoy this free bonus short story for readers of HUNTED that gives you a glimpse into Caitlyn's world. 


Enjoy this free bonus short story for readers of HUNTED that gives you a glimpse into Caitlyn's world. 

Monday, October 17, 2011

Idol Siren

Idol Siren, by Tiffany Fulton, free


16 year old Alicia is trying to find her niche in life according to her dead mother's wishes as well as for the father she never knew. So how does she expect to do that when the all-girls' school she attends is as stiff and dull as the headmistress who runs it and her heart isn't exactly set on fulfilling anyone's expectations but her own?  Easy.  Alicia decides to turn another world upside down. 


Now, Alicia has made one of the best decisions of her young life since her father and mother left her: She's dropped out of high school and is simply trying and apparently failing at making a life for herself--one on her own terms, that is--by attempting fit in the mold of everyone else. When it becomes clear that the mundane world is not for her, Alicia ventures in another world--the one of entertainment...more specifically singing....

When the president of the recently remodeled nightclub Red Lily uncovers her talent for singing, Alicia just might have a chance at achieving her mother's only wish, one that she must first learn to make for herself in her heart. 

Monday, October 10, 2011

King Jimmy

King Jimmy, by Sue Verrochi, free


Boys and girls begin a dangerous game in a school yard one cold winter's day. (Short fiction) 

Raisinheart

Raisinheart, by Tom Lichtenberg, free


Three stories of a lonely youth. Jimmy Kruzel's bad luck is that his worst enemies are always his best friends, or is it the other way around, and that sometimes his darkest hours seem to come right after the dawn. In tales more bitter than sweet, Jimmy finds that you can attract more flies with honey than you can with vinegar, but really, who wants to attract flies anyway? 

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Passages (Seven Short Stories)

Passages (Seven Short Stories), by Emily Ann Ward, free


A brother and sister dealing with the uncertainty of their lives. Students talking about their friend at a Halloween party. A mother and daughter making pasta, both of them with a secret. These are just some of the images in these seven short stories. Centered around teenagers, Passages is a collection about the transitions we all go through as young adults. It includes Melanie's Secrets, Death of the Sun, You Remember, and The Prodigal Daughter, and brand new stories Together, Fettuccine Alfredo, and The Rowe Boys. 

Monday, June 6, 2011

Heart

Heart, by Oliver Frances, free

Heart begins with “The Little ugly Duck”, Cynthia’s remarkable beauty makes her gain fame and admiration but not love, consequently dissapointment and sadness are the prize for such a comeliness. Then, unexpectedly she finds love in the most unthinkable place after suffering a terrible accident which changes her life dramatically.

The second one is “TheWriter”, a young lady whose big expectations about love are those depicted in fairy tales and simple love can’t fulfill her wishes. Ironically a writer that builds worlds of fiction, but whose life isn’t led by the lines of his fantasy, is the man who will show her what true and real love is about.

And, the last story that complete the collection is a lovely one, “A Marriage of Convenience”, one story about a girl and boy, from Italian families respectively, who find the most sought thing in life, without searching for, and they do just not by a lovely casualness but by one unpleasant fact.

Zan, City Cowboy


Zan, an inner city guy sent to live with an uncle to get away from his troubled neighborhood, starts by helping to birth a foal at Shamrock Stables where where he makes friends with Corky the owner, Nick his too-good mentor and Meredith enrolled in the therapeutic riding program. And the rest unfolds from there...

This book is part of series.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Cheesecake Jr, In The Future

Cheesecake Jr, In The Future, by Devin Moffit, free

Travel back and forth in time with me- Cheesecake Jr., your new Dinosaur-Person friend. I am heading into the future so come along and learn a few things that happen to Earth centuries from now and come see some awesome gadgets! I myself love chatting with the fridge. Let's see how a small afternoon adventure with my dad's time machine can turn into a clusterschmuck (That's what my dad calls messed up situations).

This short story was written by 12 year old Devin, who has Asperger's Syndrome. It is the second book in his series.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Wandering Koala meets the Beast who came for Christmas 1 of 3


Wandering Koala meets the Beast who came for Christmas 1 of 3, by Jeff Thomason, free

It’s Christmas Eve and the residents of Alpine Falls are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord. As carolers spread good cheer something else is spreading terror and destruction—and no one is sure why. Only a visiting Silent Wanderer and his two friends can discover the secret behind its dark purpose and stop it from crushing the Hope and Peace mankind so desperately needs.

Wandering Koala challenges the Scientific Method 1


Wandering Koala challenges the Scientific Method 1, by Jeff Thomason, free

He’s done it! Brent Jakes has discovered the Unified Field Theory, the Holy Grail of Physics! It will provide unlimited energy, new medical breakthroughs, and other advances only dreamed of before. There’s just one on catch: it’ll cost three men their careers, and they've sworn to stop him. Permanently. Reprints the first issue in glorious black & white!

Wandering Koala rides the Phantom Coach comic 1


Wandering Koala rides the Phantom Coach comic 1, by Jeff Thomason, free

Has anyone ever told you to stay out of an argument because it doesn’t involve you? Do private disputes really stay private, or do they have a larger effect on the world around them? What if a domestic disturbance caused a ghostly disturbance? Mike and Angie are just another couple on just another Friday Night date having just another argument. But this time it won’t stay between them.