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A prominent cat is murdered in a world of talking animals.

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A young girl is reunited with her older brother, three years after he mysteriously disappeared.

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NOTE: Sorry for the confusion about the title. I decided to go back with the original title (the one I had before posting here on tNBW). I think it suits the trilogy better.

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Is being psychic a gift? For Mackenzie it's a curse--especially when that "gift" delivers her into the hands of a serial killer.

When Mackenzie Hill discovers her mother’s colossal deception, she tosses her life down the garbage disposal and relocates to Watcher's Point, Oregon in search of answers. What she finds is shocking; the man she's been dreaming about for years not only exists in the flesh, but he's got a secret agenda of his own.

Aidan Payne doesn’t expect to get emotionally involved with anyone, least of all a woman who looks at him with disturbing insight. As a serial killer escalates his twisted game, Aidan’s protective instincts take over and sparks begin to ignite. Both realize that if the killer isn't caught, Mackenzie might become the next victim. But neither could have foreseen the web of lies spanning three decades—lies which paved the way for the wrath of a serial killer.

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I have absolutely no experience in writing, but a lot of my friends say I have some talent. I am aiming to get this book published and perhaps make some money for Law school. Please send me your constructive comments. Thanks. PS. If you think of a better name for this story, let me know!

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Welcome to the Park. This is a revised version of the previously titled Chandler Mirror. I changed the name for reasons of my own and doing so allowed me make neccessary adjustments. This is written like a series, and only for fun. Grammar isn't my strong suit and feel free to point out what I missed. - Thanks!

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Allison Lockhart moves to Danvers, the spooky New England hometown of the birth parents she never knew. She is immediately plagued by nightmares and an irksome suspicion that her estranged grandmother does not want her there. When Allison falls for a boy suspected of a heinous crime, she vows to help him clear his name, but soon discovers that in a town like Danvers, every family has its own secrets...including her own.

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Parker Ammons is a 27 year old woman living her life as she sees fit. Perfectly happy and standing on her own two feet, she is the example of a young woman most parents would wish their own daughters to be. Parker receives a string of mysterious mail that has her and her best friend Avery concerned. Could someone be out to hurt her? As suddenly as the mail started, it stops, but then things really start getting strange as Parker discovers that history isn't just written about, it's written before it happens and she is caught in the middle of a pivotal battle for humanity This is the first part of a very rough draft. I'd like to know if it seems intriguing enough to keep reading? Often I find myself in the first part of a book and I'm already bored. I've never written before so this is a first attempt. Please let me know what you think!

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A diamond studded art work worth tens of millions of dollars is stolen. A woman is pushed aside by a powerful man, lied to, used. A convict escapes the hangman, only to take on the identity of a man on the run. A drunken playboy tries to redeem his life, but falls further and further into others machinations and more murders. My characters come together for a last wild night on the town in Lahaina, Maui in an action packed ending on Halloween night. Who is this man Nigel Dick? Who is this man Miles Todd?

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Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated if that is, you haven't listen to my warning in the title.

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Mario Barbieri is sent to Alcatraz Prison for a grisly murder he did not commit. Having escaped in the riot of 1946 he gets a second chance at life. But he must first find who the murderer was, but more importantly why as his conviction was clearly a set-up at a federal level. Another fugitives from justice and SFPD detective Andrew Johnson help Mario uncover the web of the post world war II red scare and to the ultimate plot which reaches far beyond a simple homicide.

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a little detective story for your afternoon reading pleasure. introducing my new favorite action crime-fighting hero i just invented right now today! too obvious on the crime execution??

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This is the part of the longer story that precedes the part I already posted as a short story (Muse by Kaleigh M). I know some people want to know what happens next and I'll get to that as soon as possible, but I'm really interested to know what people think of what I had planned in the story before the night in David's house where Fran sees the painting for the first time. This "prequel" comprises two parts - one featuring Fran alone and one featuring David. I'd be particularly interested to know if people think they're in the right order ie I keep thinking about switching them so we start out with David painting and then go back to Fran in the coffee shop. Any thoughts appreciated.

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A love story between Pierce and Katherine. Pierce loves katherine without quite realizing it, and Kat knows nothing about it. In fact, if she knew, she'd consider it ludicrous. Then Katherine's life changes, inside and out. Searching for her roots, she encounters disappointment, danger and more danger. Luckily, Pierce remains at her side to help her muddle through. Still, can she find her heart...or her way home?

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Twelve women are dead! Now, a thirteenth is missing as an unpredictable serial killer stalks the small and usually peaceful town of Eau Bouease, Louisiana, in Lucky Thirteen, a suspense packed thriller coupled with a twist on the impact of love other than romantic love. From a small town in Mississippi, Larkin Sloan is a dedicated teacher who finds herself in a struggle for her life against a sadistic serial killer bent on ritualistic sacrifice. When she awakes chained to a bed by a mysterious man, Larkin realizes she is the thirteenth intended victim in a string of brutal slayings. As Larkin works to convince her captor to set her free, Detective Raiford “Ray” Reynolds investigates twelve horrific murders. He becomes obsessed with finding the thirteenth victim before she becomes another statistic. Along with his temporary partner, Special Agent Christine Milovich, he investigates the thirteenth disappearance of a woman who seems to have nothing in common with the other twelve victims who also have nothing in common other than their murders and discovers the impact of love from a source he never knew existed. Captive, captor, and law enforcement join forces to defeat a sinister killer in a rollercoaster of intrigue, deception, and tumultuous relationships. Lucky Thirteen will keep readers on the edge of their seats anticipating the next turn of events. Any and all comments appreciated.

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This is a modern fantasy novel about a wizard named Ryn. He is a federal agent investigating a series of terrorist attacks targeted at humans. He soon finds out that these are no common warlocks, but something entirely. Any and all feedback is appreciated but please do not tell me all of my grammatical errors. I don't proof read what I have written while im still working on it. And please let me know what you think. I join this site to make sure I was headed in the right direction and that the story was something that interested people.

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Deception and corruption shadow April Chastain as she returns to her hometown, Magnolia Blossom, Mississippi, as a starry-eyed young reporter to work for Russell Dalton, a man she idolizes. Having survived being shot when she was six when both her parents were murdered April comes home, and clues regarding her parents’ murder and murderers who have never been apprehend trickle to light. April finds herself caught up in a web of romance, mystery, and danger. Both she and Russell realize quickly that if they can survive the truth, a lifetime together stares them in the face. Any and all feedback welcome: characterization, plotting, pace, dialogue, readability.

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An ancient evil dogs a young heiress pushing her into destiny and her greatest fear -- to die . . . willingly. The Black Key opens in Kansas City during the early 1960’s. Samantha Gates is a very young child when she is brought to the mysterious twenty-first floor of the Ferrara Building. There she is indoctrinated with an array of information that she, a child, can not comprehend. Nevertheless, from that time forward Samantha has nightmares born of those lessons imposed upon her at the twenty-first floor.

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This was an opening chapter brought on by the prompt "tell about water on your skin" off some writing website or another. It bloomed into something fairly dark, and the material may make some uncomfortable, due to violence and sexuality. I am looking for feedback regarding my grammar, sentence structure, missed details that simply don't gel, others areas of confusion. This is NOT my normal genre, but the story came forward of it's own accord. Please do not read it if you are easily offended.

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Machinery introduces the reader to an amazing scientific possibility through a rather... controversial (if not apocryphal) narrative. This installment is an introduction of sorts, hoping to spark your curiosity about both the science and the narrator. I appreciate your most brutally honest feedback. Thanks!

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Hello everyone! This is my first posting here. It is the first chapter of my second novel in a series about two women. I'd like to know: 1. if it's easy to get this first chapter without having read the first novel. 2. can there be too many tags and are there here? In a writers group it was said I didn't use enough tags and now I wonder if there are enough or maybe too many. Thanks for any input. It's exciting to be here! Anja

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In the semi-small town of Cedar Creek, some people don’t care to lock their doors, even though the woods hold secrets and the children are terrified to venture into them. The warm sense of security is shattered for Majesty Alistair, a feisty but grief-stricken teen, when she uncovers a mass murder plot deep in the thick. She struggles to find and defeat the would-be-killers before they act, but they have an agenda far bigger than she ever assumed. Violence rocks the town, leaving residents reeling and drawing Majesty into the middle of it all. With danger always pressing, police seemingly getting nowhere and those closest to her looking guilty, she continues hunting and charges into an evil web, but the truth and her actions threaten to haunt her forever, especially since she’s left with blood on her hands, the blood of someone she loves.

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Twelve women are dead! Now, a thirteenth is missing as an unpredictable serial killer stalks the usually small, peaceful town of Eau Bouease, Louisiana, in Lucky Thirteen, a suspense packed thriller coupled with a twist on the impact of love other than romantic love. From a small town in Mississippi, Larkin Sloan is a dedicated teacher who finds herself in a struggle for her life against a sadistic serial killer bent on ritualistic sacrifice. When she awakes chained to a bed by a mysterious man, Larkin realizes she is the thirteenth intended victim in a string of brutal slayings. As Larkin works to convince her captor to set her free, Detective Raiford “Ray��? Reynolds investigates twelve horrific murders. He becomes obsessed with finding the thirteenth victim before she becomes another statistic. Along with his partner, Special Agent Christine Milovich, he investigates the thirteenth disappearance of a woman who seems to have nothing in common with the other twelve victims and discovers the impact of love from a source he never knew existed. Captive, captor, and law enforcement join forces to defeat a sinister killer in a rollercoaster of intrigue, deception, and tumultuous relationships. Lucky Thirteen will keep readers on the edge of their seats anticipating the next turn of events. Feedback desired--whatever you think needs to be said. Strength of topic, dialogue, character development, etc.

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They tried to kill me. I was only protecting my wife's good name. I was insanely mad with jealousy. Now I can only smell and hear the world around me. I was a good man before this happened... why me? Why did this have to happen to me? Think you have bad neighbors? Wait until you meet Robert Rubio's. No zombies, no vampires, no supernatural events... only a very wicked human monster who will go to the extremes to achieve resolution for his perverted idea of love.  ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷

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Evan Barrett is a trader at Beckman, White & Forester, a stockbrokerage suspected of money laundering on behalf of a Mexican drug cartel. FBI agents coerce Barrett into uncovering evidence to build their case or face charges on an unrelated illegal trading scheme.

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This is a very rough, very raw, still evolving work in progress. The characters are communicating effectively in my mind, I just hope to translate their interactions effectively onto paper. ***** Chandler Jones and Dino DiGallo open a cafe at the ripe age of 22 years of age. Their similarities are many, having been best friends for the past 17 years, but their ideas and motivations for success develop different paths, opening a gap between them. Cappuccinos, lesbians, multinational wannabe gangsters and a murder investigation follow, adding chaos to deteriorating relationships, both personal and professional. How will it all end? Based loosely on my own experience, this is a departure from what I consider my 'typical' style / genre. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated - please be brutally honest about what you like / dislike and areas of improvement. Thanks. Allen

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From the Ballad of the Bullet novel, A poem Anthony wrote in his bedroom as he prepares to confront Cree. Again, thank you and g-luck:)Z

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This is a story of a man with an addiction. It is not gambling or drugs that compels him, however, but a woman, whose siren call he can't resist. It is a tale of a man's obsession that threatens to destroy his reputation, his career, and jeopardizes his very survival. Finally, at the brink of disaster, he looks into the abyss and wonders if it is too late to, if not save himself, then at least obtain some measure of redemption.

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Synopsis: Benji Jensen is a young man with a bright future, doted on by his wealthy grandmother. So when Grandma Ruth asks him to exact revenge for an old family wrong, the death of Benji’s father, Benji readily agrees. Grandma Ruth had done all the planning, and found the perfect opportunity – what could go wrong? Benji is plunged into an increasingly bizarre set of adventures mirroring Murphy’s Law, where the simplest things go wrong; where nothing is ever quite as it seems, and where everyone keeps secrets. Desperate to make sense of the confusion that has become his life, Benji seeks out elderly aunts who had been estranged from his family. From his aunts, Benji learns of his family’s checkered past, and that Grandma Ruth has a very personal reason to hate the man she blames for Benji’s father’s death. Feedback: My preference is for comments on plausibility, believability, and continuity, followed by character development. As this is a first draft, I anticipate a lot of rewriting to fine tune sentence structure, punctuation, and word choices selected by spell check.

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This is a children's Halloween tale about a young boy who moves to a new town and has trouble making new friends--until Jim comes along....

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Working on another round of major revisions. I'm primarily changing the backstory and using the raven myths of the Scandinavian and Norse cultures as a basis. I've changed the names of many of the characters and am wondering if the slightly less common names are distracting.

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Pamela Miller, flutist, is about to return to Australia after a concert tour in the UK. As she approaches Cardiff for her last performance, a seemingly innocuous incident occurs on the train, which appears to have no bearing on her future. After the concert, Pam and her cousin, Marigold, hire a car and drive to Cardigan where Goldie visits friends, while Pam tours the nearby Iron Age Fort where she is attacked.

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CODE 30, the police designation for crime scene with extreme or imminent danger, is a riveting mystery about the intricacies of a major crime investigation. The terror builds as the investigators follow the unknown path of an insane bomber who continues to move one step ahead of their search, forcing them to face the reality of living in a time of terrorism. Detective Shane Murphy, a 40 year old senior officer with Special Case Investigations, is thrown into the maze of confusion as he attempts to sort out the facts before the perpetrator strikes again. While his personal life crumbles around him, as his wife informs him of her decision to pursue a divorce, Murphy finds assistance with the arrival of Stacy Landou, a 38 year old Special Agent with Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The case becomes more complicated when the local press begins to hound Murphy and suggests he is failing in his investigation. With Shanes's career, marriage, and reputation seemingly out of control, the bomber continues to move one-step ahead of the investigation. Signal 30 is published in eBook and paperback and I am looking for reviews.

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Snow in the high desert can only lead to one thing, one car smashing into another. That is Kate's last thought before her truck slides down a hill into a very expensive looking BMW. Even better is how the guy yells at her and basically calls her an idiot for not knowing how to drive in the snow. So why does she offer to fix the damage to Sam's car for free? Well, Sam wanting to call the cops and report the accident might have something to do with it. Kate has a serious aversion to law enforcement, and for good reason. Not that she's about to explain that to Sam. All she wants to do is fix his car up and forget it ever happened. The problem with that is that once Sam calms down and apologizes she can't seem to get him out of her head. It's dangerous for her to get close to anyone. The closer she lets him in, the more likely he'll figure out exactly what she's hiding. ***This is my first ever NANO project so any and all feedback is appreciate. Is it interesting enough to keep going with. Is the romance too slow? Are you intrigued by the secrets Kate's hiding? ***I'm posting edits so my poor new readers don't have to see the mess! Thanks for reading!

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This is a chapter from my novel, The Thatcher Head, a middle chapter. I think it works as a short story. Sennett (Dad) is a famous and very rich B-movie, horror film producer and director. There is a whole lot of back story to these characters, but I don't think it is needed here.=== Sennett McCray is 78. Maureen Peters is 47. Roger McCray(Sennett's son) is 44. Mary Comfort is mid twenties(Roger's boss and lover). Desire Peter's is 14.=== I'll be starting over and re-posting the rewrites soon.=== Ka'ma haina, means a person who has lived in Hawaii long enough to realize one has to work for a living here. === And thanks to Zak - vsworld!

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Dr. Hank Rison has discovered a way to stop the aging process in humans. He knows this because he has tried it and it is working. The entities who fund his research suspect he is holding back on the results and Hank is convinced they are watching his every move. Somebody wants the drug and they are willing to employ desperate measures to get what they want. When Hank dies mysteriously, his best friend Franklin Stone vows to discover why and how Hank died. Was it murder or an accident? At first there are too many suspects and too few answers. As Stone slowly unravels the twists and turns, it becomes apparent that there are more bad guys and more twists to the mystery than anyone imagined. I would like any feedback you feel is appropriate. I have learned a great deal about my writing from the observations of others.

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"A Matter of Life and Death" is a tale of a tiny Midwestern town harboring a dastardly secret, festering to an ultimate showdown a quarter of a century after the story begins. Friendships are questioned, lifes are ruined, some lost, all with an isolated farmhouse in Fosterburg, Ill., as the muse for the saga.

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This story is too long to be a short story, but too short to be a novel. Novella is probably the right term. The first installment was published a while back. It has been reworked and is now being reposted.

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If Dr. Magnolia Pruné, principal of Doolittle Elementary School, hadn’t been so universally hated, despised and reviled, she may have not been found hanging from a steel beam in the school’s gym—disguised as a pirate— during their Halloween festival. Establishing motive for Dr. Pruné’s murder turns out to be quite easy. Narrowing down which of the twenty-eight suspects left her hanging was far more elusive. After two weeks of investigation, the case solved and an arrest imminent, an unexpected catastrophe befalls Doolittle Elementary School garnering nationwide attention. Amongst the chaos of Doolittle’s new tragedy, an entire school community is suddenly required to suspend their disbelief and unite as one. With a killer still in their midst, their feelings of shock, anxiety, grief, dismay and heartbreak finally give way to tears of joy as they witness a faith-based miracle. The killer of Dr. Magnolia Pruné is finally arrested, tried and sentenced yet there is one more surprise in store for this sleepy Florida town. They say things happen in threes.

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Art historian Wiley Jones enjoys a mundane existence in the protective cocoon of academia. Surrounded by volumes of manuscripts and dusty artifacts, her carefully orchestrated life is thrown into chaos when she is encouraged to join an art recovery project based in Croatia. The moment she and her unwanted protector, undercover FBI agent Scott McCormick leave Chicago they quickly find themselves immersed in a shadowy world of dead ends and misdirection. Scott enjoys the thrill of the chase as it relates to both Wiley and their ensuing investigation. On the surface it appears a cache of pre-World War II art and artifacts have been uncovered during the demolition of an old school. But as Wiley and Scott dig deeper they soon realize that many of the pieces in the collection don’t belong. Rather that they appear to have been recently added to the find. When Frank Hamilton the current project director winds up dead, they find themselves in a race against the clock to unwind the mystery before they are either forced to leave the country or wind up dead themselves. As they struggle to sort through the confusion surrounding the art work and their relationship they come to realize that the only safe harbor may be each other and that leaves far more at risk than they thought. Thank you for any feedback. I am particularly intersted in story line continuity and voice.

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Greed, gore and sex.

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Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez's relationship was already strained by their cultural and political differences, but now Atticus's Ex, the enigmatic Claire Rousseau, has burst back into his life, trailing a wake of mayhem and murder, and wielding an explosive secret about Rosemary who has a tragic secret of her own . . .

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Here is a chapter from a larger work in progress. Originally written as a theatrical play, this story is inspired by actual events. I like to bring it out once a year or so and play with it... searching for an ending. Any feedback would be appreciated!

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A dollmaker meets some interesting children who are fans.

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A writer and copy editor for The Denver News, Tarin McGyver lives alongside a small, picturesque lake in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. A chance encounter with the lead singer of a popular rock band, Jonathan Parker, leads to an unlikely relationship between the two. In the process Tarin finds herself entangled with Jon's manipulative and scheming business manager, Tommy Wyndham. She quickly becomes determined to expose the manager's thievery and deceit to both Jon and the music industry. But Wyndham has plans of his own and will stop at nothing to keep her out of his client's life. Add to it an apparent stalker in her hometown and our heroine faces danger on two fronts. Follow the action as it culminates in murder, kidnapping and a daring mountain rescue during a blinding blizzard. Other than that, nothing much of interest takes place.

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This is my entry for the "The Cloud" writing competition. It was originally over 6000 words, so I had to pare a lot to get it under 5000 (4977). As an eerie and mysterious cloud hovers over Las Vegas for months, it renders havoc on everything and everyone below. In spite of all the tragedy and gloom, love finds a way to grow and flourish. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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Revised / appended: This story was inspired by a poem posted by Brosna11. It is the tale based upon a true account of a 9-year-old boy returning home from school one day to find his family's barn on fire and his father dead from a gunshot wound to the head. Any and all reviews welcome.

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This book explores the curiosity and fearless determination of youth. It takes place long ago and revolves around Kate Powers, a nineteen year old who reluctantly accepts an enchanted package filled with 'tools' to start her on the journey of a lifetime. Her pursuit opens the door to magic, mystery, and a family history she could never have imagined. I am looking forward to and will appreciate any and all feedback.

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Sylvia lives alone, keeping contact with the outside world at a comfortable minimum. Harry, a retired cop turned PI, hates his new career, but needs the cash. Against his better judgement Harry accepts a case to watch the mysterious Sylvia only to find that events have quickly gotten out of hand.

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John forces himself to go to yet another boring ball as escort to his widowed aunt...never imagining that it would lead to the adventure of his life!

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Nolen Pierce, CEO of the Pierce Corporation in New York, is about to quite literally make the deal of his life. This decision will pit him against corporate sharks, a toothless witchdoctor, DEA agents and ruthless drug dealers, ghosts of his past, lethal snakes--human and otherwise, corrupt politicians and the Amazon jungle. Tumbling through this mis-adventure, the questions mount: Is he alive or dead? Good guy or bad guy? Hopelessly lost or redeemable? FEEDBACK: Characters believable? Any plot holes? Continuity errors? Etc.?

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Novel based upon many of the circumstances we find ourselves in as parents and step-parents in today's divorce-ridden society. I am looking for constructive criticism.

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An ABC Brisbane radio station - 612 4QR - is holding a competition, the prize being Books Alive! 50 Books You Can't Do Without! It's an Australian Government initiative to get people reading. The criteria was ONE paragraph, 100 word limit with the words - ALIVE - RADIO - BOOKS included in it. This is my entry! It's already gone so I'm putting it up here for a giggle. There's thousands of entries in and they've been reading some out every morning. Lots of them are very clever :) But I couldn't resist entering! The prize is the 50 books you can't do without LOL

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The story of a Kansas farm family and a mystery that develops around the ruins of an old barn on their land.

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THIS IS A SEQUEL. This is also raw, a work in progress. I'm taking a risk here, going out of my comfort zone by putting up something that's not yet finished. I’m hoping you’ll see some growth from me in this. Sapphire Reign takes place almost 10 years after Kings & Queens. I’d appreciate reviews from readers, who've read my first book, since they can (hopefully) see what I’m doing differently and if it’s working, but anyone is welcome to read this. However, since it is a sequel, spoilers abound. So only proceed if you have no intention of reading Book 1.

In a world where wickedness is exalted and even children know the sting of suffering, Majesty is trapped in anguish five months after her young daughter's death in a preschool gas explosion. When she receives a bizarre glimmer of hope that her little girl may still be alive, she fights heaven and hell to reclaim the happiness that's been stripped from her. But with so many enemies, maybe someone is determined to make Majesty pay. Or maybe her daughter really is gone forever.

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I don't know how to do this without giving too much away. A man loses everything, including his faith in God. His sister is there, never waning, to help him. His life changes and if you believe him...so could yours. There, how's that for a hook.

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An adventure story for young readers when Ken Carter and Allison Smith discover the secret mystery of the emerald pool.

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Sophie has a secret. A secret she buried seven years ago. At least she thought she did.

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Mallory Glass was a beautiful, ethereal young woman whose death had a profound effect on the three men in her life—her father, her brother, and her husband. Dr. Jeff Lassiter knew each of them, and he tried to understand what went wrong.

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In this era where science fiction is becoming science fact, technology is mixing with strongly held myths, and art is blending the chaos to shine a light on the rapid changes, we will either destroy ourselves or else learn to live in peace, without and within. This is the story of a particularly gifted young psychic, Aurora Swift, and the psychiatrist who tries to unravel her worlds, and in doing so unintentionally comes into contact with interconnected universal mysteries, dimensions, ancient beings and civilizations. Mixture of fantasy and reality genres. Mainly, the two settings are the modern day present with a bit of government conspiracy, and a sort of underworld that Aurora calls the Night World she escapes into to keep her sanity intact what with the pressures of her life. We meet a lot of other psychics in Aurora's circle and travel all over the U.S. and the world in search of some type of salvation. ** The first six or so chapters are non-linear and deliberately jarring as Aurora is experiencing a crossover of dimensions and times that will be sorted out in later chapters.// If I were to summarize the emotional stew or message of the story, it might go something like this: It is easy to wonder if our lives are worthless and actions are pointless because all will be forgotten one day. If every inventor, thinker, artist, intuitive being, and scientist followed through with this line of thinking, we’d still be in the Dark Ages or perhaps cause a new one. In this time of flourishing light, we need not allow the darkness of short-sightedness envelop us. The power is within us to make this world whatever we want it to be and become. And yes, one can make a difference with a little help from her friends.// **NOTE: I am on this site for constructive criticism. If you believe my work is only worthy of a 1 or 2 and feel like writing a snide scathing review or telling me how to write according to you, go somewhere else. My work isn't perfect, but I what I don't need is people who wish to feel superior by cutting me down or taking out their bad day on me. If you "don't get it" either ask me why something is written as it is or read something else. That I've had to explain this is sad, but there are plenty of A-holes in the world and that is reflected by similar percentages on this site. For those of you here to learn and grow and offer positive suggestions: Welcome. ---- (4/23/09 Currently reposted Chapter 1-3 and more coming soon for fans old and new).

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Rhiannon, prodigal daughter of the king of New Fairy, has suffered a terrible curse. Having humiliated a witch, she must suffer a unique shame--she must go naked, regardless of the weather or social situation. These are the stories of how she reclaims her dignity and fights the evil of men, and her own inner conflicts. Many of these are more light hearted than Rhiannon's Ordeal, and show Rhiannon in the heroic capacity that emerged in her post-curse life. Rhiannon's relationship with Rosalyn is more ambiguous--at least to Rhiannon; I don't think the reader was ever fooled. There are other differences, but I don't think that should matter to the reader. Rhiannon's still her dear, sweet, naked self.

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