A Christmas Argument    by Ben Hoare
Price: Free! 3130 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Fairy tales.
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"Once upon a time, the animals of the jungle were having an argument. It was about the true meaning of Christmas."

Old Man, Old Woman    by Barry Rachin
Price: Free! 5590 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Fiction » Romance » General.
Phyllis Half Moon, a full-blooded Blackfoot Indian, knows all the tribal creation myths. During a camping trip in New Hampshire’s White Mountains she tells her future husband the tale of Old Man, Old Woman.

Adaptability, a Blessing or a Curse?    by Chet Shupe
Price: Free! 2610 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Essay » Sociology.
This essay reveals how our brains adapt to painful situations by taking comfort in illusions. By finding fulfillment in beliefs and dreams, we have "normalized" a way of life that is not sustainable. Our eventual survival requires a way of life based on intimacy. Finding comfort in the moment, we would no longer be dependent on dreams, and thus also on the "truths" by which we hope to realize them

Underdogs: The First Stories    by Geonn Cannon
Price: Free! 48680 words. Language: English. Published by Supposed Crimes, LLC  on November 29, 2011. Fiction » Mystery & detective » General.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Ariadne Willow is a private investigator with a secret weapon: she's canidae, a person with the ability to change into a wolf at will. Her abilities grant her the ability to get into secure areas without causing alarm, and her heightened senses make tracking people a snap. With the added help of her assistant Dale Frye, there isn't a case Ari can't crack.

The Side of the Yacht    by Shain Knowles
Price: Free! 3830 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Jackson never thought buying a yacht could be so dangerous.

So You Don't Have Time    by Byron Gordon
Price: Free! 2870 words. Language: English. Published on November 29, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.
(4.00 from 1 review)
You want to write. Specifically you want to write short stories. But you don't know how, you've tried before and the result was disappointing. You don't have time. This short chapbook will walk you through the basic steps of writing short stories, and with only limited amounts of time. It contains the lessons I've learned from my past ten years of writing experience.

The First Genesis    by Mark Macpherson
Price: Free! 38990 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Alternative history.
The world was created for, and because of, one incredible woman. She was the template for modern humans. The Mayan god, Hachakyum, created the modern human world in her image and lived among the ancient Mayans as her companion. These are the stories of that woman's amazing life. One woman caused the beginning of the modern human world, and Hachakyum's love for her will cause the world's end.

Credit Glossary    by Monica Rich
Price: Free! 3340 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Personal finance.
credit dictionary/glossary to educate and help people understand credit terms and terminology when negotiating debt or just for informational purposes.

Breaking Down    by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum
Price: Free! 2610 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.
(4.00 from 1 review)
It happens to all of us ... our ride breaks down and we have to pull over and fix the damn thing. It even happens to astronauts, although in the case of spacecraft it does at least mean that the passengers cannot be terrorised by the owner into getting out and pushing.

The Perfect Tree    by Patricia Joseph
Price: Free! 8200 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2011. Fiction » Romance » Short stories.
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Ellie is thirty, attractive, and about to move in with her perfect boyfriend - until he dumps her the day before Christmas Eve and leaves her stranded without a Christmas tree to bring to her family's holiday party. Ellie embarks on a hunt for the perfect tree, which she is sure will solve all her holiday problems, but what she finds instead is a cure for her broken heart.