John and Janet Carpenter responded to a telemarketer's call to sell them a condo in Hawaii. They attend the sales presentation that will get them a free trip.Set in the distant future, Donors, is a short story of a world where every citizen is expected to pay any price for the state.

Akira is a vampire, an energy vampire. He can control and manipulate energy with his mind. Chapter one delves into Akira's future, his abilities, powers, and he fights against a vampire who can summon demons. Chapter two introduces Akira before he became a vampire; it is the beginning of Akira's story, his life, his love, his village, and his family. Enjoy the start of an epic adventure!!Chp: 1&2Set in the distant future, Donors, is a short story of a world where every citizen is expected to pay any price for the state.

A couple discover the price of loyalty.Set in the distant future, Donors, is a short story of a world where every citizen is expected to pay any price for the state.

The train to Provincetown carries a strange, bearded figure attired totally in black. A near fatal brain injury has robbed him of his memory. He's bound for Provincetown where he hopes to find out what happened to him - but along the way he's compelled to leave the train to help out total strangers. He wonders if he'll ever get to the end of the line and solve his personal mystery.The train running from Bourne to Provincetown has a strange rider. Bearded and dressed entirely in black, with a wide brimmed hat, the ‘figure in black’ does not know who he is. He suffered a near fatal brain injury that left him with no memory, but gave him the curse/blessing of second sight. Bound for Provincetown, he’s sure he’ll find out what happened to him there, at the end of the line. Getting there is proving very difficult, for something inside his shattered brain, forces him off the train to help total strangers in need. There are 22 stops between Gray Gables, the welcome mat to Cape Cod, and Provincetown - the end of the 64 mile long sandbar. The figure in black thinks that the place the Native Americans called "The End of the Earth" might also be the end of his life but he's determine to get there, if he can last that long.

To be Exemplian is an honor.The privilege: You never die.The burden: You never die.As the Protectors and Guides of human energy—souls—across all worlds, Exemplians are responsible to ensure life flows effortlessly throughout the universe. The task is dangerous, at times deadly, but death doesn't matter in Exemplar.To be Exemplian is an honor.The privilege: You never die.The burden: You never die.As the Protectors and Guides of human energy—souls—across all worlds, Exemplians are responsible to ensure life flows effortlessly throughout the universe. The task is dangerous, at times deadly, but death doesn't matter in Exemplar.For Exemplians, death is easy. Rebirth is harder.Tarek Montigue, an Exemplian Protector, has recently experienced his first rebirth. Scientists have turned back time, strengthened his body. Physically, he's fit to serve, able to live another cycle as a privileged drone in Exemplar.But the misery that comes from rebirth is as dark and deep as rumors claim.As he tries to cope, news has spread that a new energy, a new life, is born. The new life? A Guide. And every Guide needs a Protector. When Tarek is deemed the perfect match for Lena, the new energy, the honor begins to heal him.An honor that could possibly destroy him, too.The Energy Series: Now complete!Tainted EnergyLost EnergyFractured EnergyEnergy Reborn

Liphar on Literature, Photography and Art It is 2015 , do you know where your mind has been? I hope so, because Liphar Magazine has been traversing with a mix of stimulating material in this energized issue.Liphar on Literature, Photography and Art It is 2015 , do you know where your mind has been? I hope so, because Liphar Magazine has been traversing with a mix of stimulating material in this energized issue. Articles The Teminator: Greatest Love Story Ever ToldThe Big LieWe Need to Create a Storm, America!Edgar Cayce's Earliest Psychic ReadingsThe Power of NamesTogetherStories Chasing a LeadNothing ManThe God Of The DonkeysA Question of BalanceThe OrphanPoisonedBy the likes of these authorsMatthew James DodsonGraeme StirlingEden LanglandsKatie Mettner Steven W. WiseJames Bryron LoveDoug SimpsonRebecca L. FrenclMalobi SinhaM. El-OmahaLori SchaferMalobi SinhaSimply a wow issue get yours copy now

“Grandfather!” came a high-pitched yell.He smiled as a glint came to his blue eyes and his clean shaven face creased in delight. It never got old when the young ones called out to him with the endearment that everyone in the town called him. It was probably one of the things that kept him looking so young for his 250 years.“Grandfather!” came a high-pitched yell.He smiled as a glint came to his blue eyes and his clean shaven face creased in delight. It never got old when the young ones called out to him with the endearment that everyone in the town called him. It was probably one of the things that kept him looking so young for his 250 years.---Silliane was a half-elf who had lived, loved and adventured for a long time. He thought he was comfortably retired, until a long time friend came to visit with some news that might interest him.

Animal Adventure Story. Coming of age story through the eyes of a young gosling, Gracie. Gracie, discovers that it best to be true to yourself.Gracie, is a young gosling, with an active imagination. Her cousins tease her about turning into a grey, scrawny goose. Gracie doesn't want to turn grey, and leaves home hoping that life will be better. Through her many adventures, Gracie finally finds the most unlikely place to find help in coming to terms with growing up.

Bismillah“Salmon, trout or tuna?”He looks at the cat. It sits at the bowls and stares at him with a vacant expression.“None of that, hu? You want some turkey instead?” He winks at the cat.“Turkey it is then. Milk with that or some of Mamaw’s pumpkin eggnog?” The cat purrs more and meows softly. It runs back to the bowls.“Eggnog. Sweet choice.”InshaAllahBismillahHappy Birthday.It’s more than that, homie. It’s for St Jude’s Orphanage too. If tonight is a success, they’ll probably not shut it down as they planned. Those kids will still have homes. You forget.InshaAllah

A large collection of verses on the titleThe Case of the Misplaced Hero was originally written as a twice-a-week serial for the Daring Novelist blog. Here is the whole story collected into one novella-length volume -- 42 episodes, plus the teaser episode that leads into the next story.When Alex was a child his eccentric aunt gave him a ring and told him that one day he should go jump in a lake. He never knew what to make of that, and never tried doing it, until one day at college, he tries to rescue his drunken professor from falling in a river. They both plunge in... and come up in a very different river, in a land that reminds Alex very much of the stories his aunt used to tell: a world like old adventure books and silent movie serials. It's a dream come true, except that his drunken old professor gets himself lost and arrested. Alex must find and rescue him, and return him home, before the old fool gets shot as a spy.

Novella, originally written as a blog serial. When Alex, an idle college student, tries to rescue his drunken professor from drowning, he finds himself in another world, which resembles old adventure tales and silent movie serials. Now Alex must rescue his professor from more than muddy water.The Case of the Misplaced Hero was originally written as a twice-a-week serial for the Daring Novelist blog. Here is the whole story collected into one novella-length volume -- 42 episodes, plus the teaser episode that leads into the next story.When Alex was a child his eccentric aunt gave him a ring and told him that one day he should go jump in a lake. He never knew what to make of that, and never tried doing it, until one day at college, he tries to rescue his drunken professor from falling in a river. They both plunge in... and come up in a very different river, in a land that reminds Alex very much of the stories his aunt used to tell: a world like old adventure books and silent movie serials. It's a dream come true, except that his drunken old professor gets himself lost and arrested. Alex must find and rescue him, and return him home, before the old fool gets shot as a spy.

A thrilling children's novel, set in Ireland and perfect for anyone aged 8 to 12. Meet Emily and Malcolm who've been sent to stay with their Grannies.Oh, and their grannies are witches...A thrilling children's novel, which is set in Ireland and perfect for anyone aged 8 to 12 who's just discovered the joy of reading exciting fiction, but appeals to all ages. Meet Emily and Malcolm who've been sent to stay with their Grannies. Bo-ring! But their rickety train journey to sleepy Castleconnell in Ireland takes a decidedly nasty turn and they find themselves up to their necks in trouble. See, there's an evil presence on the train, an evil presence that's been making trouble for the local youngsters. And now he needs another kid for his schemes. Emily and Malcolm are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thankfully, their grannies are on hand to sort things out. Oh, and their grannies are witches...

In school there was a pupil, a boy called Tony. Let me tell you about him… Although baptized Anthony, everyone knew him as Tony. Although he wasn’t a bad child, not really, he was always doing something that he shouldn’t be doing, to divert people’s attention from the bugbear of life – his height – or lack of it. You see, Tony was small.In school there was a pupil, a boy called Tony. Let me tell you about him… Although baptized Anthony, everyone knew him as Tony. Although he wasn’t a bad child, not really, he was always doing something that he shouldn’t be doing, to divert people’s attention from the bugbear of life – his height – or lack of it. You see, Tony was small.While Tony was attending primary school, this strategy worked well for him. No harm ensued from the many bold things he did, to impress his taller friends, but when he progressed to grammar school, his challenging behavior was seen in an entirely different light. And it had far reaching consequences, culminating in a set of events that were talked about for many a long year after they happened...

The first installment in a re-telling of the classic story of Peter Pan. Seventeen year-old Gwen Darling lost her best friend ten years ago. Suddenly captured by pirates from her home in the suburbs, she finds herself in a land where dreams never grow old.Based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom. Jill Valentine and the rest of the surviving S.T.A.R.S. team members return to Raccoon City after their harrowing ordeal at the Arklay mansion, only to find that they cannot reveal the truth about what happened. No one would ever believe them, but the death of so many of their coworkers draws them into a scandal that rocks the entire city. Umbrella has finally come to investigate the Arklay lab, and they discover the outbreak. They begin damage control, bringing in BCF soldiers to prepare for the inevitable outbreak in Raccoon City itself. A black ops commando code-named Hunk is sent to evacuate the Raccoon City lab, where he meets William Birkin and sets in motion a devastating chain of events. Meanwhile, a mysterious secret agent named Ada Wong arrives in Raccoon City as well. And Albert Wesker, still alive and manipulating things behind the scenes, remains in Raccoon City to clean up some loose ends before the T-virus infection reaches the city. Using a new variant of the Progenitor, he creates a new creature called the Nemesis ...

Stephan Gordon is down on his luck. Despite good qualifications, his career path has hit the skids and he is worried about his future and his family. A dream job has possibly landed in his lap that promises to be around for a lifetime. But will it be worth the cost?Based on the Resident Evil video game series by Capcom. Jill Valentine and the rest of the surviving S.T.A.R.S. team members return to Raccoon City after their harrowing ordeal at the Arklay mansion, only to find that they cannot reveal the truth about what happened. No one would ever believe them, but the death of so many of their coworkers draws them into a scandal that rocks the entire city. Umbrella has finally come to investigate the Arklay lab, and they discover the outbreak. They begin damage control, bringing in BCF soldiers to prepare for the inevitable outbreak in Raccoon City itself. A black ops commando code-named Hunk is sent to evacuate the Raccoon City lab, where he meets William Birkin and sets in motion a devastating chain of events. Meanwhile, a mysterious secret agent named Ada Wong arrives in Raccoon City as well. And Albert Wesker, still alive and manipulating things behind the scenes, remains in Raccoon City to clean up some loose ends before the T-virus infection reaches the city. Using a new variant of the Progenitor, he creates a new creature called the Nemesis ...