A Vermont farmer helps his friend with unforeseen consequences. This is a short story of approximately 6000 words.Somewhere in the vast depths of space, a mission has gone horribly wrong. Now a woman is trapped all alone on an alien planet with nothing but her pain and her harrowing memories. At least, she thought she was alone...Lost And Found is a chilling and evocative science fiction short story from Maria Haskins' book ODIN'S EYE. Two poems from Maria Haskins' new collection of poetry 'Cuts & Collected Poems 1989-2015' are also included.

Somewhere in the vast depths of space, a mission has gone horribly wrong. Now a woman is trapped all alone on an alien planet with nothing but her pain and her harrowing memories. At least, she thought she was alone... Lost And Found is a chilling and evocative science fiction short story from Maria Haskins' book ODIN'S EYE.Somewhere in the vast depths of space, a mission has gone horribly wrong. Now a woman is trapped all alone on an alien planet with nothing but her pain and her harrowing memories. At least, she thought she was alone...Lost And Found is a chilling and evocative science fiction short story from Maria Haskins' book ODIN'S EYE. Two poems from Maria Haskins' new collection of poetry 'Cuts & Collected Poems 1989-2015' are also included.

A modern retelling of the ancient folktale, The Juniper Tree.On a remote headland overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a young boy loses his mother and battles his stepmother in a modern retelling of the folktale J R R Tolkien called his favorite.

GOODBYE MORALITY is the novel about a man who takes the road less travelled to rise to unbelievable heights within the criminal world. An unforgettable crime thriller, with characters you will never forget.GOODBYE MORALITY is the novel about a man who takes the road less travelled to rise to unbelievable heights within the criminal world. John Forbes, the main character, comes from a modest background, but has grown up on the Craven Estate in Dorset, where his mother lives and works as a housekeeper. This is a place of strong contrast between being wealthy or poor.Through various criminal enterprises, which inevitably include the use of violence and murder, John builds a considerable fortune. His marriage to Catherine, the daughter of Lord and Lade Craven produces a son, Michael, upon whom John dotes. However, John continues a serious love affair with the artist Mona Hobson whose talent he helps validate by secretly buying up the paintings.Wise enough to know his own limitation, he goes into partnership with John Elgberg, a Dane with a past and his extrovert wife, Andrea, moving the ‘Invisible Company’ to Mallorca. After some years the company financial transaction attracts police attention.When John’s son Michael dies of leukaemia, his marriage falls apart. Devastated, John moves to a remote lavender farm in the South of France, where he is plagued with growing doubts about the life he has created, the death of his son and the shocking decisions he has taken. John is unable to make the break needed even if he finds love with the unimpressionable local woman Cecilia.An unforgettable crime thriller, with characters you will never forget.

This is a short story involving an angel from the Hunt for the Fallen series.During battle with demons an archangel is gravely injured. He searches for his rescuer immediately following his release from the hospital. All he knows is that she is of a higher class. He is unlucky, her kind reside behind the guarded gates of Ambrosial Arc. Only select individuals may enter the magic city.This is a short story involving an angel from the Hunt for the Fallen series.During battle with demons an archangel is gravely injured. He searches for his rescuer immediately following his release from the hospital. All he knows is that she is of a higher class. He is unlucky, her kind reside behind the guarded gates of Ambrosial Arc. Only select individuals may enter the magic city. Alone in the world, this warrior will do whatever it takes to find his soulmate.Everything she knows is in the Arc. When she risks it all outside the gates, she learns love comes at a great cost.

I met Marjorie after my wife had died. We were going together though I was about twenty years older than she. She mentioned a ring and I purchased it for her. He said she needed some money to help pay for a car and I gave it to her. I asked whether she considered me her sugar daddy. This story tells what happened next.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.

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.