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Millers' Tales    by Jeffrey Berg
Price: $1.99 USD. 94820 words. Published on March 7, 2011. .

In a burgeoning metropolis, on the cusp of a new century, Helen and George Miller live what no one would consider "fairy tale" lives. Sold by their parents to a mysterious dwarf, they escape, only to be captured and imprisoned by a sadistic old fortuneteller, who runs a candy shop and freakshow at a seaside amusement park. With the aid of Bernard the Wolf Boy, they escape again, but not unscathed.
Line 43 (Short Story)    by Jesse Gordon
Price: Free! 2900 words. Published on June 3, 2011. .

It's flu season in the city, and Jersey has his own crazy ideas about how the bugs get around. But little does he know that on this particular morning, and during this particular bus ride, his conspiracy theories are about to become prophecy.
BLADE RUNNER - The Postmodern City In Film    by Joanne Benford
Price: $0.99 USD. 7950 words. Published on March 24, 2012. .

This essay will focus on the notion of the city and its architecture, including a discussion on the effects of technology and industrialisation. I will also address the problematic nature of human identity within postmodern society. I use the film Blade Runner at some length to illustrate various points of my argument, particularly where visual imagery is important.