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The Homecoming    by David Griffiths
Price: $1.99 USD. 3320 words. Published on March 27, 2010. .

A handsome and young son of a Findhorn fisherman leaves home and all that is dear to him to follow a dream, unaware of the cost to his soul. (extract) He made for his car, but at the last moment turned down the street away from the harbour. He stopped, and realized that he was shaking from head to foot like someone who had just dashed under an icy mountain waterfall.
Running Away    by David Griffiths
Price: $1.99 USD. 2260 words. Published on March 27, 2010. .

A delightful short story for children of all ages. A little one, born in the area of Calton Hill Edinburgh has a number of very exciting experiences and all ends well, as all good children's stories should.
The Edinburgh Cyrenians    by Roger Leslie Paige
Price: $6.00 USD. 111040 words. Published by Spire Publishing  on October 27, 2010. .

“This is the first of a planned trilogy of books about my work with the homeless and people with alcohol problems. This book tells the story of the early years of the Edinburgh Cyrenian Trust. I had been a volunteer living in their hostel before I became their first residential social worker and finally their Treasurer in the late 80's.
The Glassblower's Daughter    by Frances Clarke
Price: $10.00 USD. 95390 words. Published on November 16, 2010. .

Greta's life is carefree until the abrupt disappearance of her elder sister, and all her courage can't save her from the sinister shadows that engulf her. Even when she finds a way out betrayal and treachery threaten her.
Haunted Halloween Poetry    by Poem Catcher
Price: $7.99 USD. 3430 words. Published on November 18, 2010. .

A creepy collection of haunted poems gathered in Auld Reekie (Edinburgh) over the festival weekend of Halloween and the pagan Samhuinn parade. (Celtic New Year) With poems written by ghouls and ghosts – you’ll find this anthology slightly devilish, a tad mythical and honoring of the infamous Jack ‘O Lantern. A % of turnover supports SOSChildren's Villages work in Haiti
Killing Mum    by Allan Guthrie
Price: $1.99 USD. 14600 words. Published on December 3, 2010. .

Arranging contract killings was Carlos's business, but he'd never expected that someone might want his mother dead! The anonymous letter had arrived addressed to 'Charlie' and only two people called him by that name. So either his wife had just hired him to whack her mother-in-law, or his mother was looking for help to put an end to her misery. Carlos was hoping he'd find another explanation...
Night Watcher    by Chris Longmuir
Price: $3.99 USD. 105690 words. Published on March 25, 2011. .

Julie blames Nicole for the death of her husband and vows revenge. The Watcher fixates on Nicole as the Chosen One who must be punished. Both of them are watching Nicole, but who is responsible for her death. And will Julie have to pay a price for her obsession. Only the Watcher knows.
One Day in Summer    by Garry Grierson
Price: Free! 3520 words. Published on April 13, 2011. .

Aran is a time-traveller who keeps returning to the same place and time over and over again, dragging his best friend, Navaya, with him. Navaya is getting jaded by the constant trips to the same place, and she has a secret to protect.
Vampire Close    by Susanne Saville
Price: $4.99 USD. 63100 words. Published on May 7, 2011. .

Sidekick to a famous demon hunter, Fiona MacPhee must scour Edinburgh for the answer to a cryptic prophecy before an ancient evil rends the veil between the worlds at Samhain. She can't afford any distractions. So when a handsome, charming vampire, Rory MacLaren, catches Fiona in a deserted alley after midnight, his offer of help could not be better--or more suspiciously--timed.
New Myths and Legends of Edinburgh Volume 1    by Noel Chidwick
Price: $2.99 USD. 10490 words. Published by The New Curiosity Shop  on May 8, 2011. .

"Professor MacIntyre is Missing!" A collection of tales from Edinburgh never before revealed. These include: the Mysterious Lollipop Man who entices innocent cyclists to their peril; watch out for the the enterprising nesting skills of Michael Garrett; read about the Man Who Waited; and discover the origin of the sinister rock beside the Water of Leith in Craiglockhart Dell.