In conversation someone asked me if I was open- minded, I replied "Yes, but not to the extent of listening to stupid ideas." Brian E. NiskalaThis is a collection of my thoughts over the years, well the ones I felt note worthy anyhow. Most are Facebook posts, others private or not so private thought moments. I find most to be humorous and witty. My wife just finds them mildly funny if at all tolerable. She reminds me often that I am not as funny as I think I am. Either way, I hope yo...

Centuries ago a great castle was built in the mountains of Germany’s Black Forest. Its ancient guardians still thrive in its walls forever protecting its dark secrets, holding captive an enemy that threatens their very existence. Foretold is a story of an ancient warrior that is to return to the castle to free the captive Vampire Prince.Simon Roberts was a petty thief who fled England to escape Scotland Yard after a series of unsuccessful jewelry store heists. He was recruited to d...

1st let me say that this book is written to be short, sweet, lean and mean, so please forgive its conciseness. I promise this is not another get rich scheme, infomercial type book or even how to be a real estate millionaire in 30 days or less. But this is a practical way to start with a small amount of money and watch it grow into powerful wealth over time. I wanted to write in 10,000 words or less a simple, easy to follow plan to financial freedom. I’ve read all the books on get rich sche...

Centuries ago a great castle was built in the mountains of Germany's Black Forest. Its ancient guardians still thrive in its walls forever protecting its dark secrets, holding captive an enemy that threatens their very existence. Foretold is a story of an ancient warrior that is to return to the castle to free the captive Vampire Prince.Simon Roberts was a petty thief who fled England to escape Scotland Yard after a series of unsuccessful jewelry store heists. He was recruited to do...

1st let me say that this book is written to be short, sweet, lean and mean, so please forgive its conciseness. I promise this is not another get rich scheme, infomercial type book or even how to be a real estate millionaire in 30 days or less. But this is a practical way to start with a small amount of money and watch it grow into powerful wealth over time. I wanted to write in 10,000 words or less a simple, easy to follow plan to financial freedom. I've read all the books on get rich sche...

Brian E. Niskala is a professional manager and author. He writes mainly horror and science fiction. This work is a collection of experiences and stories he has accumulated from over 20 plus years as a manager for some of the top Fortune 500 companies. These include mainly United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx, and Airborne Express (DHL) to name a few. Brian has held positions from entry level package handler, truck loader, supervisor, several different level management positions including Dir...

When the Fourth Doctor takes Leela to visit an immense tree space station known as the Heligan Structure, little do they know that the tree has been asleep for centuries, dreaming of vengeance against a man in a blue box ... As the tree awakes, the Time Lord and his companion soon discover why they are such unwelcome guests.Author Philip Reeve puts his own unique spin on the Doctor, his terrifying alien enemies and time-travelling adventures.

Karnstein Castle stands like a bird of prey on the highest point of the hills that surround the village below. A huge monolithic reminder to all those who see it of the power of the family who have lived there for centuries.By day the village of Karnstein is a peaceful place, but by night, an unimaginable evil roams free. Villagers are found dead, their throats ripped open and bodies drained of blood. Young girls disappear and are never seen again. Rumour has it th...

Part one of the hot new four-part eBook companion to Melissa de la Cruz''''s Blue Bloods series! The ancient wolves were once proud guardians of time. Now they are enslaved in the underworld, mere extensions of Lucifer's will. Lawson''''s pack managed to escape this fate by fleeing aboveground. But when the hounds capture the girl Lawson loves, he will risk everything — including his own brothers' freedom — to win her back. Meanwhile, Bliss Llewellyn is adjusting to humanity after giving u...

Karnstein Castle stands like a bird of prey on the highest point of the hills that surround the village below. A huge monolithic reminder to all those who see it of the power of the family who have lived there for centuries.By day the village of Karnstein is a peaceful place, but by night, an unimaginable evil roams free. Villagers are found dead, their throats ripped open and bodies drained of blood. Young girls disappear and are never seen again. Rumour has it th...

An emotional WWII historical novel, based on real eventsA forbidden romance in occupied Norway…Narvik, 1940.After Laila awakens to the sight of warships in the fjord, it isn't long before she turns resistor to the brutal Nazi regime. She is horrified when local girls begin affairs with enemy soldiers, yet against her own principles, she finds herself falling in love with German soldier, Josef.Josef is not like the others. ...

An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from Britain’s best-loved children’s author, Michael Morpurgo.‘There stood before me an ancient man swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard matted with filth, his face grey with grief and age. Holding the sword out in front of me, I backed away until I felt the sink behind me and I could go no further. His eyes followed me all the way.' When Bun Bendle is struck blind, he feels like he is drowning in blackness. ...