This book contains only two poems with diametrically opposite themes. The first one is based on true love for a daughter and the second one based on our indifferent attitude towards a burning problem lurking over our society.A chilling alternative history short story detailing the rise to power of a modern demagogue in America from the perspective of a non-descript British family. As the infringements of liberty and freedom progress past the borders of America, directly impacting on Britain the societal changes force the family to assess their actions and a decision as to how far they will go to hide in anonymity within a regime they cannot begin to condone.

A chilling alternative history short story detailing the rise to power of a modern demagogue in America from the perspective of a non-descript British family.A chilling alternative history short story detailing the rise to power of a modern demagogue in America from the perspective of a non-descript British family. As the infringements of liberty and freedom progress past the borders of America, directly impacting on Britain the societal changes force the family to assess their actions and a decision as to how far they will go to hide in anonymity within a regime they cannot begin to condone.

Living next door to the local senior center, 10 year-old Henry thought he’d gotten used to the old timers’ peculiarities and quirks. But Henry is about to discover that the lives of the seniors are even odder than they seem. Ghosts linger among the living and the dead live on in photographs. And now, paranormal events have thrust Henry and his elderly friends into the path of dangerous criminals.“I think I found it,” Ryan said. He used a surgical instrument to pull a small, plastic wrapped package from Grace’s abdomen. He handed it to Lana.Ryan stitched the incision, while Lana rinsed the strange little package in the sink. “They look like c-coins,” she said. “B-But I don’t recognize the c-currency.”Lana carefully opened the package to reveal three gold disks. They had strange markings and appeared to be very old.Once the incision was closed, Ryan carefully laid the unconscious dog on the blanket to recover. Zena padded over and sniffed the wound on Grace’s belly while Ryan and Lana looked at the coins. “I don’t recognize them either,” Ryan said. “Usually if a dog swallows a coin, it’s a common penny or quarter… these coins are very unusual, and were packaged as though they were put there on purpose. Smugglers sometimes use animals to transport contraband.”Zena gave a sudden, warning growl. Ryan felt a blinding pain right before the world went black and he crumpled to the floor.

Do you think you know werewolves? Enter the world of the Tier'Lorn clan with this fully illustrated guide. Meet the pack, learn the dynamics, and discover the depths in the lesser told side of lycanthropy. Come see how the paranormal romance begins, with a free chapter sneak peek at the end!SymphonyMonochroaticMultiverseProphylaxiz

Victoria lived in conformity as the rest of the country. The government had absolute power and a tight grip over the population. Food and jobs were scarce, crime ruled the streets and speaking your mind could land you in jail. When Victoria is asked where her loyalties are, she makes a decision that takes her on an unexpected path, which requires her to summon all of her courage and heart.SymphonyMonochroaticMultiverseProphylaxiz

This story follows Bellamy, a teenage boy who discovers new secrets about the world and his family. As he starts to uncover them, he realizes the responsibility he has to save the world before politics destroy it. He must cope through a series of challenges with unidentified visitors to save the Human Race.This story follows Bellamy, a teenage boy who discovers new secrets about the world and his family. As he starts to uncover them, he realizes the responsibility he has to save the world before politics destroy it. He must cope through a series of challenges with unidentified visitors to save the Human Race. To later finding out that the fate of our world is between his own hands.

During the Atomic Age and into the New Frontier, a boy and his mother drive aimlessly state to state in a stolen pickup truck, where they manage an existence on temporary jobs, spare dollars, and spare coins in the search of a home that they can one day call their own. As money and choices dwindle, the mother must choose between two paths that can bring a new life, or bring ruin upon them both.As America crashes through the Atomic Age and into the New Frontier, a boy and his mother drive aimlessly state to state in a stolen pickup truck, where they manage an existence on temporary jobs, spare dollars, and spare coins in the search of a home that they can one day call their own. As money and choices dwindle, the mother must either choose a dark path that can bring ruin upon herself and her child, or continue forward in the hope that their days ahead will be brighter. In this short story from writer Vincent C. Martinez, the reader is taken through Pennsylvania Coal Country, the Midwest, and the sun-blasted Southwest of electric cities and atomic testing as a mother and son attempt to find their place in a nation on the turbulent edge of change.Now, fully revised, the hope and darkness of Gods of the Neon Age radiates brighter than a neon sign under a dark, starry sky.

The Great Turtle and the White Bird is an uplifting short story for readers of all ages.A vast flood covers all the land, leaving behind no place for turtles or birds to lay their eggs or build a nest. An old turtle and one bird discover that of all the creatures who survived, they alone share a concern about the future of their offspring. As a selfless gift for the generations to come, the two unlikely heroes from different worlds work together to create a new land. This short creation fable was written while researching and drafting my historical novel Storykeeper.

When Zack convinces Zoey to sneak out of line and go looking for Walt Disney's frozen head, he never imagined that they'd actually find it.And Zoey never imagined that Zack would take it home.Over 4 dozen color images. Zack & Zoey Save Walt's Brain is approximately 25,000 words (similar in length to Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and contains no cursing or strong language.When Zack convinces Zoey to sneak out of line and go looking for Walt Disney's frozen head, he never imagined that they'd actually find it.And Zoey never imagined that Zack would take it home.Over 4 dozen full color images formatted for both color and B&W eReaders. Zack & Zoey Save Walt's Brain is approximately 25,000 words (similar in length to Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and contains no cursing or strong language.

Sarah Bible is working on a college term paper when her mother, Marie, is kidnapped by a crazed Indian shaman. The only way Sarah can get her back is with the help of a cemetery grounds keeper with no legs called Big Shorty, who some believe is Baron Saturday — the voodoo spirit of the dead — and Marie's boyfriend, Archie Chatto, a renegade Apache warrior who's in El Reno Federal Penitentiary.Sarah Bible is working on a college term paper when her mother, Marie, is kidnapped by a crazed Indian shaman. The only way Sarah can get her back is with the help of a cemetery grounds keeper with no legs called Big Shorty, who some believe is Baron Saturday — the voodoo spirit of the dead — and Marie's boyfriend, Archie Chatto, a renegade Apache warrior who's in El Reno Federal Penitentiary. Sarah, being a sensible girl, knows she must recruit Big Shorty and break Archie out of prison in order to save her mother.Then comes the hard part.

The first short story in the Mindspace Investigations universe (with two bonus shorts).-- A cop is dead, strangled in her car by a professional killer, and it’s up to me, telepath consultant extraordinaire, to pull the rabbit out of my hat and solve the case. Here's the bad news. Turns out the woman's five-year-old was in the car when she got murdered, and no one can find the child.The first short story in the Mindspace Investigations universe featuring telepathic detective Adam Ward- PLUS two bonus short stories in other worlds.OPEN MINDWhen the cops call me in the middle of the night, I know it’s bad. One of their own is dead, strangled in her car by a professional killer, and it’s up to me, telepath consultant extraordinaire, to pull the rabbit out of my hat and solve the case. Only this time I’m not so sure I can.Homicide Detective Isabella Cherabino is breathing down my neck. The dead cop’s partner is too. Here's the bad news. Turns out the woman's five-year-old was in the car when she got murdered. Here's the worst news. No one can find that kid.

Keith Marksman is stuck between a job he doesn't like and the threat of unemployment. He's one of the last six human workers in a factory that has been systemically automated. And things aren't great at home either. Keith soon finds himself spiraling down into a rebellious rage when his wife leaves him for a sexbot.33 year-old Rachel Payne is on her way to start a life new. Divorced, childless, and penniless, Rachel has nothing to show for her life, and nothing to lose. The life she has been living never felt right to her. She went to college, got a job, got married, had a house and cars, tried to have children but couldn't. While she tried to fit the mold of a “normal” woman in society, she always felt there was something else out there, waiting for her.The 51 hour train route from Chicago to San Francisco proves to be the most dangerous trip she’s ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon exposes the passengers' deadly sins and threatens to murder them all. Armed with only an innate ability to identify the demon for what it is, Rachel endures the first of many horrors that will inevitably consume her life.

A cross country train trip proves to be the most dangerous trip Rachel Payne has ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon threatens to murder them all.33 year-old Rachel Payne is on her way to start a life new. Divorced, childless, and penniless, Rachel has nothing to show for her life, and nothing to lose. The life she has been living never felt right to her. She went to college, got a job, got married, had a house and cars, tried to have children but couldn't. While she tried to fit the mold of a “normal” woman in society, she always felt there was something else out there, waiting for her.The 51 hour train route from Chicago to San Francisco proves to be the most dangerous trip she’s ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon exposes the passengers' deadly sins and threatens to murder them all. Armed with only an innate ability to identify the demon for what it is, Rachel endures the first of many horrors that will inevitably consume her life.

You ever have that one neighbor? You know that one neighbor with the dog?You ever have that one neighbor? You know that one neighbor with the dog? The dog that dose unspeakable things in your yard? Yeah you know the one. If not then there's a pretty good chance you're that neighbor.

Caroline Ward and her family moves to Australia because of Caroline's promotion. Her oldest daughter got sick and they move outside the city. Caroline and her husband has some troubles in marriage and the question is will they overcome it or will something else happen.Caroline Ward got a promotion and must leave England for Australia - Sydney. After one month of staying in Australia her oldest daugher get sick and the only way she can cure is moving to a hospital somewhere outside the Sydney where there is fresh air, no cars and no big cities. The daughter stays in the hospital but the family is staying at Alice's and Josh's place for a year. Caroline and her husband has some troubles in marriages. The questions is will they overcome their differences or will something else happen.