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Startling Trouble    by Monika Manenti
Price: $0.99 USD. 1110 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Sometimes everything seems to go wrong. Unlike Bastian, we rarely find out why. English version of "Unglückliche Umstände".
RE:Inspiration; Titan    by James Phillips
Price: Free! 6470 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.

RE:Inspiration; Titan is a three part sci-fi/fantasy short story series chronicling the events aboard a spaceship that rescues a distressed shuttle.
Sanctuary    by Sam Seudo
Price: $0.99 USD. 1750 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Set in a near future, “Sanctuary” depicts a conversation between a Catholic deacon and a man who is plunged into an existential crisis when circumstances call his humanity into question.
The Guardians: Sorcerer's Duel    by W. H. Cann
Price: $2.99 USD. 112690 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.

When Grogaan reunites with Ellarna in the neighbouring quadrant, they start training as Guardians. On visiting another planet, he discovers a long forgotten underground installation that contains a sinister secret. This discovery, together with his powerful emotions, set off a chain reaction that has sinister, dire and tragic consequences, culminating in a spectacular duel between two sorcerers
The Fifth Man    by Randy Ingermanson
Price: $2.99 USD. 139600 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.

Valkerie Jansen is tough, beautiful, and being pursued by every man on the planet. The planet Mars, population 2 men, 2 women. When Valkerie discovers evidence of past life on Mars, she becomes an instant celebrity on earth. After she comes down with a mysterious infection, NASA worries that it's not safe to bring the crew back home.
Dog Star    by Jeffrey A. Carver
Price: Free! 10210 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

For Jake, a young asteroid miner, a dog is truly man's best friend. He might have his doubts when Sam, a smartmutt border collie, questions Jake's piloting sense; but after the crash on an unnamed rock in space, Jake's life might truly depend on his canine sidekick. How many dogs can quote astrophysics while digging to beat the bone? 6000 words, plus a preview sample of The Chaos Chronicles.
Linda's Birthday Present    by Mark Moore
Price: $1.49 USD. 2060 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor.

This is the second story in the "Becoming a Hero" series from author Mark Moore. In this story, Linda attends Driver's Ed class at school and then has Lara over at her house on her birthday. "Becoming a Hero" is a quiet, low-key series that explores the making of a hero. There are no big battles, no angst, and no teen melodrama. 2,021 words. Suitable for high-schoolers.
Unglückliche Umstände    by Monika Manenti
Price: $0.99 USD. 1120 words. Language: German. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Nur selten geht es uns wie Sebastian, der herausfindet wieso alles schief läuft. Deutsche Version von Startling Trouble.
Necrology Shorts Anthology - Issue 3 - Tales of Macabre and Horror    by Necrology Shorts
Price: $0.99 USD. 84620 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Horror » General.

Necrology Shorts - Issue 3 Twenty new tales from the best new writers. Casting a little light into the darkness, we explore the terror that lives in the night and deep in the soul. We will show you there is a reason to be afraid of the dark. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Howard and other great horror writers, our writers have created some unique tales which will entertain you for hours
In the Rouge, Part One: Do Mimes Dream of Invisible Sheep?    by Sean Forester
Price: $2.99 USD. 37570 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure.

One part sci-fi adventure, one part Adams-esque humor, served in a tilted universe. Liam Gatley, has been shanghaied and forced into military service, and now all he wants is to go home. However, the reluctant Gatley soon finds himself thrust into a deadly confrontation with a creature known only as the Mime. Liam must struggle to keep his wits, or at least his sanity, as he faces this threat.