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Hannah Robinson: The Celebrated Beauty of Her Day, A Play in Two Acts    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $5.99 USD. 11300 words. Published on February 22, 2010. .

The beautiful, strong-willed Hannah Robinson defies her powerful father Rowland and marries the man she loves. The action takes places on a plantation in colonial Rhode Island in the mid 1700s. This play is based on historical records and the legends that sprang up over the centuries after Hannah died her early, tragic death.
Useful Visions    by J. P. Moore
Price: $0.99 USD. 4760 words. Published on March 7, 2010. .

In this short story by J. P. Moore, a medieval Irish monk attempts to earn the respect of his brothers. His visions, however, only foretell their doom. This is the second of thirteen stories making up the collection "Demon's Dozen."
Jantarina    by Marko Simčič
Price: Free! 22120 words. Published on April 8, 2010. .

Novel for youths in Slovenian language, full of heroism, love, magic. / Novela za mladino o junaku Slavinu, ki s svojo hrabrostjo premaga magijo in reši svojo ljubezen. Dogajanje v času starih Slovanov je polno staroslovanskih mitov.
The First Detect-Eve    by Robert T. Jeschonek
Price: $1.99 USD. 17920 words. Published on May 5, 2010. .

Eve, the first woman in the world, wants one thing. To find who killed her son, Abel, and make them pay. Down on her luck since Eden, Eve combs a shadowy wasteland on the trail of a killer. When Eve becomes the first detective in history, she might end up dead before she can solve the first murder mystery of all time. And snakeskin might be the last thing that flashes before her eyes...
The Fyrdhwæt Saga    by Patrisha Reece-Davies
Price: $2.99 USD. 3930 words. Published on May 18, 2010. .

An epic tale of adventure told in verse, with lines in traditional Anglo-Saxon. Discussed and approved by scholars. Includes full introduction and translation notes. Fyrdhwæt is unloved and rejected by his people. Valiantly he slays three terrible monsters, but his bravery goes un-acclaimed. The poem is romantic, sad, exciting and very much open to interpretation.
Dreams of the Compass Rose    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $4.99 USD. 124100 words. Published by Norilana Books  on June 8, 2010. .

"A clever concoction of vignettes and short stories knitted into a morality tale about the temptation of illusion and the price of truth... an exotic setting reminiscent of Tanith Lee's Flat Earth series.... The author's sumptuous language will resonate with Lord Dunsany and Clark Ashton Smith fans.... Nazarian's vital themes and engaging characters are sure to entertain." (Publishers Weekly)
Dragons Plight, The Slayer Series, Book I    by Christopher Lapides
Price: $4.99 USD. 136780 words. Published on June 13, 2010. .

Cursed. Callobus Swordstar only wants a normal life, but a curse that threatens to consume him has assured the rest of his days will be filled with chaos. Although a powerful weapon, does he dare use the curse to help those around him, or does he fight for control as his family and friends are destroyed? When things go from bad to worse, Callobus must turn to...
Sid Valentine and The Fearful Goddess    by Ro Van Saint
Price: $0.99 USD. 3470 words. Published on June 14, 2010. .

This is story #2 in the Sid Valentine Universe where fairy tales, myths, legends collide with the real world. Sid Valentine is at it again. This time he seeks out a goddess who is afraid of using her powers. She's been holed up somewhere in NYC living a hermetic lifestyle. Sid is on a quest to find out the truth about the fearful goddess and to get her back in the game.
Town Shadows, The Slayer Series, Book II    by Christopher Lapides
Price: $5.99 USD. 176400 words. Published on June 22, 2010. .

Revenge. The rage lies in the back of his mind. Though he promised never to let it take control of him gain, Callobus Swordstar can feel his curse growing. When it comes between letting the rage loose and the chance of death, which will he choose? Does he unleash the power to save his family or hold back with fears that if using it, he could kill those he loves most? The dragon is dead, but...
The Legend of Darien: A Hero Rises    by Lauren C. Mayher
Price: $5.00 USD. 140610 words. Published on June 24, 2010. .

Imagine entering the world under the guise of a prince. This is what happened to Darien the Dragonslayer. Switched with a prince, he grew up thinking he was royalty. On his eighteenth birthday, a magical sage named Karah takes him away to begin his destiny of fighting dragons. The greatest challenge to Darien is not the dangerous beasts, but if he has the heart to fight against his own family...