With the same DNA, like twins, clones are naturally in tune with each other. This natural resonance, amplified by hundreds or thousands, is enhanced with brainwave headbands, creating artificial telepathy with a clan. This advantage enables clones to dominate politics, economics, and education. Individual "singletons" or "stupe indies" have become second-class citizens, slowly being exterminated through forced sterilization.Operating from an estate outside Washington, DC, Nujent is...

This mini-book explores uncomfortable dynamics in intimate relationships. Many married men feel angry, resentful--even betrayed--by unmet expectations. Their wives struggle with communication issues and withdrawn husbands. Hopefully, my own experience in a marriage of 44 years, along with a couple of decades participating in a men's group, can shed some light on these psychological conundrums.

5 Science Fiction stories plus a near-future novella:Ice Fall - Wrangling ice-rich asteroid Bennu to the Moon for vital water gets interrupted by a hostile base takeover.Sim Survivor - An elderly archeology professor gets replaced by his young AI-controlled clone and must escape his "elimination."Mom for Rent - A young woman hires her womb to a male clone clan but falls in love with the baby boy she births.Devil Virus - A ...

Can really bad things just happen to good ordinary working folk? Duane, Frankie, Arthur, Syd, Slim, Harry, Dave, Jack. Reg, Sheila and Tony, make up “The Ten Bob Notes” a jobbing part time dance band playing in the Black Country 'Brumijum' in the 1950's. (Yes there are eleven but Duane's the leader/conductor so he doesn't count!) Is Frankie really that bad? A 'Ted' with a dangerous quiff who dabbles in dodgy deals and a bit of fast transport with his black Austin Atlantic convertible....

A young man is possessed by both an angel and a demon. The demon is taking over him and he slowly shifts into a monster. A team of prophets and wizards have to drive away the two supernatural beings before the demon becomes invincible and takes over the world.

Alfred the Ant lives in Leafy lane. He always has problems with his shoes and relies on his chums Sydney the Sensible Sheep, Bernard the Bustling Beetle, Henry the Hooray horse, Carole the Cobbling Cow, Olivia Owl, Maurice the Mole, Rafferty the Rabbit, Victor and Valerie Vole and the Fabulous Finches Fluffy and Fairy to help him solve his problems and get him out of trouble.

The collection includes a variety of stories, with "Steve Brown's Bunyip" being a notable tale. The central story revolves around Steve Brown, a character who encounters a mythical creature known as a bunyip, a figure from Australian Aboriginal folklore. The bunyip is often depicted as a mysterious and fearsome creature living in swamps and billabongs.The narrative blends elements of adventure, folklore, and local color, capturing the essence of Australian life and legend. In "Steve Brown'...

What if the key you're searching for isn't what you expect?Or was never meant to be found?Inspired by the familiar command to "press any key," this anthology gathers stories of quests where the treasure is uncertain, the rules are unclear, and the outcome is never guaranteed.Across genres and worlds, writers explore searches for power, truth, survival, compassion, and meaning. Sometimes on Earth, sometimes far beyond it.In Se...

"Dante: His Times and His Work" by Arthur John Butler offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and literary contributions of Dante Alighieri, one of the most significant figures in Western literature. Butler delves into the historical context of Dante's life, examining the political and social dynamics of 13th and 14th century Italy that shaped his experiences and writings. The book provides insights into Dante's personal struggles, his exile, and how these elements influenced his ma...

In 'On the Fringe of the Harbor,' John Arthur Barry intricately weaves a narrative that explores the lives of those existing in the margins of society, skillfully depicting their struggles and dreams. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant coastal town, the novel employs a lyrical prose style, rich with imagery and metaphor, inviting readers to experience the poignant emotions of its characters. Through a series of interlinked stories, Barry poignantly captures the essence of human resilien...

“Save me save me save meI can't face this life aloneSave me save me save meI'm naked and I'm far from home”Leonard Flower Joel saved by Sandra Hardwicke from heroinCalypso Clay (Nee Fortnum-Guinness) saved from whisky.Constantine Ellis saved from his past. He had all the social bullets but they were blanks. Calypso, the most exotic bird imaginable trapped in a gilded cage.Leonard Flower Joel, made to do bad things, things he didn’t want to do before he could do good things.The rolling dice...

If someone sneezes, will it change the world? Maybe, possibly, perhaps. Are there no rules if you're rich? What's 'The Law'? They're just some rules made by some men. Vodka, champagne, Paracetamol, tramadol, Benzo's Amphets anything to make it be quiet. Anything, it doesn't matter what it is. Mother will give it to me, she always does. Grissholme De Montry Burlingham. lockers, Eton, Cambridge, then what? Somewhere safe for his brilliant mind.