Every Jewish girl hoped she would be the chosen one to bear the Christ-Child. What an honor and privilege it would be - but did Mary really understand what that meant? An illegitimate birth in those days was not only a public disgrace and embarrassment. It could mean death, and now she was betrothed and bound by law to Joseph. But obediently, willingly, she declared, "I am God's handmaiden, let it be unto me as you said." She only hoped Joseph would understandThe Chosen One

Fourteen-year-old Jemma loved music, so when the CrossRoad Band pulled into the park near her projects, she was intrigued. Drawn in by the hard rock style, Jemma swayed to the music, jumped at the flash pots, and danced during the light show. She wanted to be on that stage someday with her sequinned outfit, jamming to the beat. When her day finally arrives, she hopes to prove her worth and her music as the band performs in the bowels of a maximum-security prison. Jemma hadn't counted on be...

A young Jewish girl revels in the joy of being engaged until she finds herself pregnant. The townspeople wouldn't approve; stoning was the sentence for infidelity. How would she tell her parents? What would Joseph think? Would he divorce her or support her? Nevertheless, Mary accepts the fate of this unexpected pregnancy. She will have this child, no matter what anyone else says.Mary's life takes an unexpected turn when an angel reveals that she will be the chosen one to give birth...

What do you say when you don't know how to pray? When you're alone and afraid, where do you go? When you're worried, what do you do? God Help Me has one hundred personalized meditations for you to reflect upon and ask yourself these questions. You may even gain a new lens on your relationship with God and find new hope for your day.

When two elderly ladies find a girl in a ditch, all they wanted to do was help. Cold, shaking, hurt, and scared, they take her home to find out who she is and where she belongs. But she's not talking. Is she mute or just afraid? Keeping her too long brings in the authorities. Social Services becomes involved. Detectives are called in to find out about the runaway. But she wasn't a runaway, Nina threw her away – and only Nina knows her story and why she's crippled and scarred. Will the dete...

Hated by Nina, almost given to Benny, a ride with a scary man until she escaped to hide in the wet ditch. What now? This day had not gone well, and she had to save herself.RUNAWAY tells the plight of a young girl as she struggles to find love, hope, and peace. She has been told her scars are the 'devil's kiss' but no other explanation of how she got them. She has no mother or father - only Nina. Nina has told her 'no one will ever love a cripple. She feels scarred and ugly. Unloved...

The boys gave their father an incredulous look. "What do you mean, no presents?""We're doing something exciting this year," he said with a mischievous grin. "We're going to make this a real adventure! Right, honey?" He looked at his wife for support."Sure...," she tried to sound as excited as he sounded. But her heart wasn't in it. His 'adventure' meant no Christmas at all. Was she ready to console two young boys? How much were they really willing to give up?The Chr...

Flash fiction in 26 sentences. Authors from all over the world joined the challenge to write a complete story in 26 sentences, with a sentence beginning with each letter of the alphabet. From romance to horror, science fiction to mystery, every genre is included in this little book. Perfect to take along in your bag or briefcase for a quick read and instant entertainment. 

Seven children are abandoned by their drunken father one cold, sleety night after their mother died in childbirth. The children must make the hard decision to split apart. The story follows Frankie, third-born, as he heads to a neighboring farmer to ask for room and board in trade for his ten-year-old muscles. When he suspects the farmer may sell him to a stranger for labor, he hops a northbound train to escape his fate.Frankie searches for love to fill the hole in his heart. Throu...

"One Minute Stories" is a great travel companion to keep you entertained wherever you are.Over forty authors took the challenge to write a complete story from A-Z. Flash fiction in 26 sentences resulted in every genre from creepy horror to romance, cute puppy dog tales, to weird science fiction. Authors from all over the world competed in this challenge. Small enough book to put in a briefcase or purse; enough short enough stories to read in a few moment's time; entertaining enough...

She couldn't help but feel unwanted, unloved. Nina abused her, called her ugly and lazy. Benny said she was damaged goods; no man would love a cripple with those scars. Nina tried to give her away and Benny almost took her. Escaping the clutches of another man, there was only one thing left to do...The people around think she's a runaway and put her in a group home. Foster care seemed scary, but anything was better than living with Nina. The girl finds sweet solace in playing the p...

After ten years of being away, Frank finds the courage to return to his hometown to make peace with his past and settle old scores. When he stops at the old barn where he and his six siblings once took refuge, he finds chilling evidence of things gone wrong. Behind the barn is an unexpected grave with the note, "Found him. Buried him." What really happened in that barn, and who is in the ground? Did his brother return, or did his father? Frank searches for his brother and sisters and follo...