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Unwelcomed - A Short Story

John Kowalski makes it home from the Vietnam War in one piece, and his battles are finally over. Or so he thought. Home for less than a week, John must defend his family from a pair of unwelcomed thugs hell-bent on revenge.

2-27-70 - A Short Story

john Podlaski

$0.99

I grew up in the city of Detroit and was taught that my heritage and strong family values were important. Every year, our birthdays were a cherished event within the family – especially when it was Dad’s special day – we always celebrated his with great fanfare, a special family dinner, and dessert.However, on February 27, 1970, my dad’s birthday, that annual tradition was broken when I was forced into a situation beyond my control. I had to leave home and the family gave me an emotional send-off, but the thought and possibility of my never returning devastated them.This short story follows me on this one special day. Thousands of young men preceded me on this path, and tens of thous...

Unhinged - A Short Story

john Podlaski

$0.99

Two fourteen-year-old boys are offered a great first-time opportunity to watch a movie by themselves at a local drive-in theater. Little did they know that the movie would affect them in ways neither imagined nor will ever forget.

Death in the Triangle - A Vietnam War Story

john Podlaski

$2.99

DEATH IN THE TRIANGLE is a sequel to “When Can I Stop Running?”. Only a couple of hours passed since returning to the firebase. Now, the sleep-deprived and weary First Platoon soldiers must go back out on another patrol. Last night, an enemy mortar team fired several rounds into the base and was soon silenced by return artillery fire. The Third Squad also ambushed a group of enemy soldiers leaving nine dead bodies on the trail before moving out to a new location. A thorough search of both areas may locate items overlooked in the dark. It was thought to be an easy patrol – two clicks out and two clicks back, so the brass expected their return before lunch. At least, that was the pl...

CHERRIES - A Vietnam War Novel

john Podlaski

$4.99

In 1970, John Kowalski was one of many young, naive teenage soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in an unpopular war. Dubbed “Cherries” by their more seasoned peers, these newbies suddenly found themselves thrust into the middle of a terrible nightmare. On-the-job training is intense, however, most of these teenagers were hardly ready to absorb the harsh mental, emotional, and physical stress of war. When coming under enemy fire and witnessing death first-hand, a life-changing transition begins...one that can't be reversed.The author is an excellent storyteller, readers testify that they're right there with the characters, and joining them in their quest for survival; sharing the fear, awe,...

CHERRIES - A Vietnam War Novel

john Podlaski

$4.99

In 1970, John Kowalski was one of many young, naive teenage soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in an unpopular war. Dubbed “Cherries” by their more seasoned peers, these newbies suddenly found themselves thrust into the middle of a terrible nightmare. On-the-job training is intense, however, most of these teenagers were hardly ready to absorb the harsh mental, emotional, and physical stress of war. When coming under enemy fire and witnessing death first-hand, a life-changing transition begins that can't be reversed. The author is an excellent storyteller, readers testify that they're right there with the characters, joining them in their quest for survival; sharing the fear, awe, dra...

A. Proximate: The Perplexing Experiment

Cody A. Scites

Ascian Ackus could never have imagined the twisted legend of the last proximate, and how he’d fallen to a former arch rival. Now time wishes to repeat itself and test a new candidate to take the reins of Proximity Gate, unbreakable barrier systems used to divide beings for the sake of co-existence between angel and demoniac. Safe-guarded by an ancient known as Shatham Ackus, who shares both a namesake and responsibility to any candidate that could depict a better world through the gate’s electronic remnants; it vitalizes his aura and makes him stick out like a sore thumb in the world of chaos and disorder of Forts Dimentic and Warrious. Meanwhile, future allies make moves in the big city...

Still Thai Whispers

Colin

In this anthology of 50 short stories, you are invited to immerse yourself in a world of spine-tingling suspense, macabre tales, and haunting encounters. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you breathless, disturbed, and questioning the very fabric of reality. Within these pages, you will encounter the rich tapestry of Thai culture woven with elements of suspense, crime, horror, fear, and the supernatural. From sprawling cityscapes to remote villages, each story transports you to a unique setting, where Thais and foreigners grapple with their demons and confront the darkest recesses of their

The Binding Volume 1

John Parham

The Price of True Love: A Tale of Soman and Neha

MATHEW THOMAS

$2.99

Behind Prison Bars, Beyond Broken Hearts: The Unseen Battle of Soman.In "The Price of True Love: A Tale of Soman and Neha," love becomes a haunting mystery. Neha, a beauty queen, and Soman, deeply in love, face a tragic separation when Neha's pursuit of fame leads to her murder. Falsely accused, Soman endures a decade behind bars, but upon release, he's driven by an unyielding determination to clear his name. As he delves into the shadows of the past, the story unfolds with twists, turns, and the relentless pursuit of truth.Will Soman uncover the real killer?This captivating story weaves love betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice into a tapestry that will keep you on the edge of yo...

THE BEGINNING

Frank J Nutter

For 50 years a Top Secret Government Program has controlled the lives of 718 Vietnam Era Servicemen. The recent deaths of the RECALL Program Manager and his Secretary will lead Palmer Arnold on a journey that involves a conspiracy within the Highest levels in Department of Defense, National Security Agency, NASA and the

Something About Ann

Everett Prewitt

Something About Ann, a historical fiction novella, is accompanied by twelve interconnected short stories that follow a group of soldiers who faced traumatic experiences in Vietnam, as depicted in the novel A Long Way Back. Although they managed to remain close after returning to the States, violence and turmoil continue to haunt the soldiers as they try to normalize their lives, sometimes depending on the help of each other or relying on the skills they acquired in

The Bookseller's Wife

Jane Davis

Books have been her only style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">Now they’re about to change her style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">‘Dorcas is as appealing and extraordinary in her circumstances as Elizabeth Bennet or Mrs Dalloway’ ~ JJ Marsh, author of Salt of the EarthLondon, 1775: The only surviving child of six, Dorcas Turton should have been heiress to a powerful family name. But after her mother’s untimely death, she is stunned by the discovery that her father’s compulsive gambling has brought them close to ruin. With the threat of debtor’s prison looming large, she must employ all her ingenu...

Huck's Legacy

Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy

He's an undercover DEA agent, trying to infiltrate The Diamondbacks, an infamous motorcycle club, in Hollywood. When Huck sees a beautiful woman who intrigues him, he wants her. Summer is on the run from an incident back in Nashville that put her in fear for her life. Working as a waitress in a diner near Hollywood Boulevard, Summer is drawn to the bad boy biker. Their mutual attraction fires a wild passion and shared nights but as the danger increases, passion turns to something deeper, something When he's outted as a Fed, he's about to be executed when Summer steps in to save him. Although he's seriously injured, they escape the Diamondbacks and leave Hollywood but trouble follows them al...

Katz Against Pavlov: A Novel About Walking

Stefanie August

The Hand We Are Dealt: A heartbreaking WW2 novel based on the true story of a woman of courage

Robert Bordas

Anna stopped counting the times she fell. Now she would take a style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">Anna Onisko has grown up under the shadow of her tyrannical stepfather. Now in her teens she is determined to escape him and fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. But this is Uzhhorod, Czechoslovakia, the year is 1938 and the Hungarian occupation is about to tear Anna's life apart. Through wartime dangers and family betrayal, Anna has to find the strength to make impossible choices and protect those she loves even if it means sacrificing everything she cares style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(15,17,17);font-size:14px;">Based on the ...

Wish! Dream! Imagine! Short Stories for Kids

Judy Williams

A boy with two heads, A haunted house with a hidden treasure, a girl who accidentally stumbles into Fairyland and finds she alone must save it before all the magic is gone, a little donkey with a big dresm. Just some of the stories in this book for kids from 6 to

Crash Effect and Other Weird Stories

Susan Berliner

Welcome to Susan Berliner's world, a place where strange things—both good and some of the inhabitants:

* Sondra. She hears a man's voice—but it's coming from inside her head. (Soul Mates)

* April. It's "Groundhog Day" for her in the casino. Will the cycle ever stop? (The Winner)

* Warren. He wants to end his cartoon strip. But Albie has other plans. (Albie's World)

* Adam. Things are different after his car crash—very different. (Crash Effect)

* She doesn't know who she is—and neither does anyone else. (Mystery Girl)

In this Twilight Zone-like world, you'll encounter a variety of weird people, weird events, and weird objects. Enjoy your visit!

2 Lost Souls

JTFisher

Read about Sophie who suffers through two miscarriages and somehow is able to go on to carry two children. Her emotional roller coaster leads her to study where the soles of unborn children end up. Her two grown children later on lose their two best friends and she then has to console them. See how. Sophie draws on her own wisdom from her own journey to do just

Behind the Hedgerows by Timothy Kent Smith

Timothy Kent Smith

A fictional thriller set in the Hamptons. Filled with deceit, sex and revenge, those living “south of the highway” square off with a middle-class protagonist who leverages their secrets for his own financial gain. Cocaine is the drug of choice, AIDS is rampant, and the Old Guard is trying to hang on as new money invades Long Island’s East End. Hunter McPherson, East Hampton resident, entrepreneur, and fitness trainer to those of wealth, takes the reader “south of the highway” behind the manicured hedgerows for a firsthand look at the opulent and romanticized lives of the privileged few who live there. Privy to the entitled and deceitful world of his clients, Hunter is faced with a ...

CHILDREN'S SHORT STORIES

Julie Hatton

CHILDREN’S - SHORT STORIES is a collection of tales written to entertain with narratives which enthral, amuse and absorb the curious minds of young book lovers. There is plenty to stimulate, excite and inspire the imaginations of the most discerning readers. Within the leaves of the book can be found a story of a spider whose adventures take him far from home and describes the trials and tribulations he must endure to return back safely. Another of the twenty-seven tales includes a series of stories involving a children’s magic raft that transports them to an equally magical island. Their adventures involve solving mysteries and helping those in trouble. Adventures of another kind involv...