On a futuristic earth our Government has come up with a new way of keeping the criminal population down by sending criminals to another planet to take on a fierce opponent created by genetics of man and beast. Will Timber overcome the secrets and odds against him.

They're called the "grunts" - the uniformed officers of Justice Security. They don't have the cushy, highly publicized jobs held by the plainclothes members of the company - they're the people that appear in the background every day at banks, office buildings, and retail establishments, providing a secure environment for customers and workers.Gus Brazzle is one of those grunts. His assignment is a store that deals in used books, music, and movies. Gus has become quite close to the ...

Love in the 21st century for 20-somethings, Emo Goth Girl style. For lovers in the lost and found. No judging.

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 09In issue 9 of the Baba Indaba children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the old English story about a young man who sets off to find fame and fortune. Along the way he meets three groups of silly people, each group sillier than the last which leaves him scratching his head wondering at just how silly some people can be.So what did these groups of silly people each do? Well, you'll just have to download and read the story to find out just as how silly th...

A risk worth taking?Ever since Callie Marshall's husband died in the line of duty, leaving her and their sons behind, the boys have become her absolute priority. She's doing her best to minimize any risk to their carefully ordered world….Ex-soldier Matt Bowden's middle name is "risk." Struggling to cope with his return to civilian life, he channels his energies into his adventure company. Callie has always been able to knock the air from his lungs, but she was his friend's wi...

"Oh no," said Gabrielle Tiny (better known as Brie) as she woke up with a start. "I forgot my book report and it's due tomorrow." She had been dreaming about school again when she suddenly remembered it.Being careful not to wake anyone else, Brie crept out of her lemon drop box bed and into her tiny robe. Slowly she snuck down the hall and out through the passageways to the tiny door which lead to the big people's living room. After making sure that none of the big people or their c...

The two stories in this collection are the start of the Cold case murder series for Pat Canella. Dockland murders introduces us to a young Patti, shoved in dingy office and given Cold cases to keep her happy. Patti is asked by an elderly gentleman to solve a cop-killing. It is only when she asks her Sargeant for help, that she gets told some startling news. In Back from Ohandsworth Pat has to contend with a bully as she is forced to take leave after a gun battle ends up with her killing he...

Thief. Immortal Warrior. Cursed Forever?Most people would be sentenced to death for stealing from King Henri. But not his childhood best friend Loxley. When he and his men are caught, Loxley is ordered to serve the king instead.With a war brewing in the kingdom across the sea, King Henri sets a curse on the thieves and forces them to do his dirty work. As Loxley and his crew serve as soldiers and spies, stories quickly spread of the unstoppable gan...

If you grew up in a small town in 1980’s, you will most likely be all too familiar with the two pillars that underpin these tiny communities. These pillars are the local school and church. They serve as a common meeting ground for folks to escape the isolation and loneliness that is part of the fabric of rural life. This story revolves around the invisible Third Pillar. Some argue that this pillar serves a higher purpose than the first two, and although most would silently agree, very few ...

H. G. Wells was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His writing career spanned more than sixty years, and his early science fiction novels earned him the title (along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback) of "The Father of Science Fiction".

Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875) was a Danish fairy tale writer, and poet noted for his children's stories. During his lifetime he was acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide, and was feted by royalty. His poetry and stories have been translated into more than 150 languages. Andersen’s fairy tales of fantasy with moral lessons are popular with children and adults all over the world, and they also contain autobiographical details of the man himself." The Tinder-box" i...

A Birthday Card in Book Form! Features nearly 90 witty and inspirational quotations, and a page for inscribing your personal birthday message.Born September 21, Liam Gallagher possesses Virgo's well-known trait of keen observation, while showing a dark sense of humor. A take-no-prisoners type of lad, you always get the truth as he sees it. Just make sure you're a supporter of Manchester City Football Club if you ever run into him. For your own birthday, have a cham...