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Tom Meets the Devil    by Mark Petersen
Price: Free! 2470 words. Published on May 11, 2010. .

A short story influenced by classic American folk-horror tales, in which a small boy Tom meets the devil in the woods. This was an experimental and fun piece for me to write, and I hope you enjoy it.
Stories, That are Short    by Christopher Closson
Price: Free! 7670 words. Published on July 11, 2010. .

These are just a few of my short stories I created in my head and turned them into real documents for you to enjoy. I hope you enjoy all three of them, for they are very different from each other.
Indian Fairy Tales    by Joseph Jacobs
Price: $1.99 USD. 71140 words. Published by john Halsted on July 11, 2010. .

Some have declared that India is the home of the fairy tale, and that all European fairy tales have been brought from thence by crusaders, Mongol missionaries, Gipsies, Jews, traders, and travellers. Jacobs has selected the best from the sub-continent from the Jatakas to the folk-tales of Kashmir. In this volume we find stories about Punchkin, the evil magician, the magic fiddle and more.
Legends and Stories of Ireland    by Samuel Lover
Price: $1.99 USD. 81380 words. Published by john Halsted on July 12, 2010. .

After a recitation of a few tales at a dinner party, Samuel Lover was convinced to publish two of them. The favourable reception of these tales resulted in Irish Stories and Legends, an exquisite and exceptional volume of Irish folklore. Staying true to the originals, Samuel Lover presented these stories as though they were being presented in the vernacular.
Hunter's Moon    by
Price: Free! 850 words. Published on August 24, 2010. .

October, the month of summer gifts and winter threats, kindles many passions. In this small upstate NY valley, where life clings to simplicity, the Hunter's Moon signals the Final Harvest.
We Are All Here And That Is Just How It Is    by Keemo 
Price: $7.99 USD. 9920 words. Published on September 2, 2010. .

50 works of art by Keemo. This book illustrates that the literary world and the art world can peacfully coexist. Keemo's portraits are equal parts painting and words and give unique insight into his subjects, the artist and the world around us. This is a book for the art lover, artwork for the book lover, and in the end each painting and each story is really about each one of us.
Earl the FlyingTurtle Bird    by J. Silas Scott
Price: Free! 730 words. Published on December 5, 2010. .

A story of life in the South
Gypsy Lee's Fairy Tales, Fables & Yarns    by Robert Lee
Price: $2.99 USD. 54400 words. Published on March 2, 2011. .

So you've been told that fairy tales are for kids? And you are too old to believe in fables? Then, Gypsy Lee's collection of stories isn't for you. "Gypsy Lee'sFairy Tales, Fables & Yarns" is only for those of us who are young, or who are still handicapped by optimism, imagination and a need to embrace the fun and fantasy in life.
The Amber Ale of Autumn    by Dan Lawrence
Price: $2.99 USD. 53240 words. Published on May 6, 2011. .

Edgy yet finessed, this first-person account of job loss, alcoholism, and the rediscovery of youth is a thoughtful and engaging read. Dan Lawrence's debut novel, THE AMBER ALE OF AUTUMN, provides a distinct voice for the generation of lost 20-somethings of our time while earnestly addressing the fear of aging, sentimentalism, and lost love. It's set in the Midwest as a sort of travel narrative.
Goodbye Summer, Goodbye    by Simon Black
Price: $1.99 USD. 79160 words. Published on May 19, 2011. .

An ageing academic sets out on a journey across Australia to revisit the places of his youth, in a bid to make sense of the dark events of the past that have haunted him all his life.