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Pilate's Key (excerpt from the novel) by PilatesCross
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Life's A Beach for John Pilate. On the mend from a near-death experience in the snowy Midwest, Pilate is taking it easy on the sun-soaked beaches of Key West. Umbrella drink in hand, Pilate is writing a book and getting some much-needed therapy to deal with his imaginary friend Simon. He's also pondering the future with his new love, Kate. Life is looking up for John Pilate--until he is drawn into a world of murder, pirates, conch fritters and smart aleck remarks from invisible men. He has blood on his hands, a mysterious poker chip in his pocket, shadows over his shoulder and a sexy cop in his bed. John Pilate is in trouble again--and the only way out is to find the key...Pilate's Key. ***"Pilate's Key" is a semi-finalist for Best Mystery/Thriller in the 2012 Kindle Book Review Awards.***
The Perfect System by BenCarey
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A young boy begins to question the values and beliefs of the society he lives in with devastating consequences. [Written in 2008][#1 in Science Fiction - 07/01/12].
Tales from the Tower World by MS_Chavez
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The Towers were constructed to preserve both our species and our history. The earth has been exploited, mined, ravaged and polluted to the point that survival of the human race is threatened. The governments of the world collect, sort and their people accordingly. Some are used for their intellect, their strength and genetic superiority and then placed into hibernation. A select few, known as the Sisters become the guardians of the tower. The rest of humanity, a burden on our dwindling resources, are exterminated. These are the stories of those who fight the system, those who survive the hibernation, and those who inhabit the new world that is formed after the time of the Towers. In this collection you will find stories that range from twenty years in the future, to two thousand years in the future.
The Idiot's Dictionary by DavidDeubelbeiss
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"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone. "It means just what I choose it to mean - neither more or less." "The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things." "The question is," said Humpty Dumpty, "which is to be master - that's all." -- Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland
reVerse poems ~ A Reversible Poetry Collection by PJ Perry by Warrior_Prophet
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A collection of poetry that reads backwards as well as forwards!
A Little More Logical: The Frog Prince by WordsmithsWorkshop
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Sometimes you read a fairy tale and, as much as you love it, you have to admit that there are some things that just don't make sense. A Little More Logical: The Frog Prince is an attempt to answer some of the questions that invariably go through your mind when you hear this story. Why is the prince a frog? Why does the princess agree to marry someone who used to be a frog? Why would the prince wanted to marry someone described as selfish and vain regardless of whether or not he's a frog? And what really caused the frog to change, kissing or getting thrown against a wall or beheaded? (Those last two actually are variants of the original tale.)
One Small Step by BenCarey
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Harry Archibald is a little boy with an obsession. He wants to talk to the people of the moon. There's just one problem, he can't find a way to get a message to them. Until now. [Written in 2010][#17 in Science Fiction - 29/05/12].
The Story That Has Everything (A Parody) - COMPLETED by SkyDancer
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You want it all? And you want it now? Players? Vampires? Werewolves? Nerds and Jocks? Rockstars? Princesses? Kidnappers? Falling in love with your best friend? This short story has everything you're wishing for! Come in! Let's play: Spot the cliché! (Attention: Parody ahead. Read at your own risk.)
Milk...... by zombie45
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