Heartstring Stories is a collection of four contemporary and science-fiction short stories with the underlying theme of relating to the reader's emotions by delving into the connection and relationships between characters in a time of crisis. From ghosts to goodbyes, each story looks into how the relationships are tested during these times."The Laundromat" follows Stan, a young college-aged man who's living in the unfortunate common reality of living off of spare change in...

Married to an uncaring, workaholic husband, Shylia Allred walks to alleviate stress and to consider her divorce. Typical of many abused spouses, she dreams of escape but always comes up with a reason to thwart her own plans. Then, as she's walking past the local parish hall just as an AA meeting is letting out, she literally bumps into Randall Sly. As they get to know each other, she comes to trust him completely. He's the one man who can bring a huge change to her life. But change isn't a...

After the shocking end of Reluctant Heiress, Dulcie Brisand falls into the corrupt world that her biological father rules with an iron fist. With dangers all around her, she must depend more than ever on her wits and courage to survive.Life will never be the same in the small town of Dulsan, Tennessee, after unspeakable events ripped her from her home, family, and the life she loved. Facing circumstances that would destroy most people, with the help of old friends ...

About this book: This is the story of how a supernatural creature clawing in the dark was one of the most disturbing things I've ever experienced.About this series: This is not just a horror novel or a true life story, it's also a game. I wanted to write out my real life supernatural experiences, but I also wanted to remain anonymous, so I disguise my identity by writing two fake stories along with every real story I tell.It's your job to figure out which ...

Lauren Carmody has a most uncomfortable and unwanted gift. She sees the images in other people's minds. As a result, she hides from the world and only ventures out when necessary. When she encounters a very appealing man who doesn't bombard her with unasked for pictures, she doesn't know what to make of him. Does she dare let him get close or should she continue to hide?

The inmates are revolting, and it's not going to be pretty in this tension-filled escapade that might surprise you. Edge-of-your-seat action with a bit of humor thrown in.

The Winner of the BBC Short Story Award, “The Dead Roads” was acclaimed as “note perfect” and “perfectly constructed” by the jury. Wilson’s unforgettable tale of two friends trying to win the affections of a girl in the middle of a road-trip through a gothic landscape is a masterpiece of tension and understatement.

What would your life be like if you were a werewolf? What would your life be like if you were a werewolf? But... your wolf is an actual wolf — not some ugly Hollywood monster.What would the world feel like if you could dash 35 mph through the woods, the air curving around your body like a caress?• What would you smell?• What would you hear?How would this power to transform change you? Imagine walking down a dark street without fear. Would you use your new powe...

Tom loves running through cow fields with his best friend, Peggy, and his dog, Amos – especially when he's pretending to be his favorite radio hero, the Lone Ranger. But when Tom learns the nearby Fraser River is about to flood, he may have to become a real-life hero and help save his family's herd of dairy cows. This story is based on real events that happened in the farming community of Agassiz during the Fraser River flood of 1948.

the book Love Opens the Valley of Emptiness is in six books. book one dan is introducing free to the public, in four parts. here is part two, part one was released last week and is about 5 pagers below part two. dan will be releasing a book about every 10 days. each part of book one, here, consist of eleven poems each. 44 poems in all contained in book one.books 2-6 each will contain over 3500 words of poetry all by dan ferguson as well. dan has been writing sense his early teens. h...

An elderly American Indian recants an event that happened to him when he was a young boy.

It is true, no matter how bad things get, they can always get worse. For a handful of survivors the worst is not a virulent superflu which has killed 99% of the earth's population. No, the worst comes when they learn they are not the only ones to live through the end of civilization; the creatures of the night have survived just fine, but with their food supply greatly diminished, they are ravenously hungry for human flesh and blood.And it's also true that when the going gets tough...