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Fantasy: Myths and Media    by Linda Sacco
Price: $0.99 USD. 27380 words. Published on July 15, 2011. .

This book takes fantasy fans on a magic carpet ride, back to the days of yore when vampires and werewolves lived or so it was believed! The myths, history and origins of 10 fantasy figures are explored and compared with interpretations from movies, TV and books. Includes angels, witches, ghosts and fairies. The dream and crystal chapters show you how to bring some of the fantastic into your life.
Shit that Pisses Me Off    by Peg Tittle
Price: $1.99 USD. 12750 words. Published by Magenta  on September 14, 2011. .

Should you need a license in order to become a parent? What’s wrong with calling people Ms. and Mr.? Why is casual day at the office insulting? Why should you take down the flag? Is women’s fiction really women’s fiction? Should we have professional jurors? Why shouldn’t athletes take performance-enhancing drugs? Why should you boycott marriage? And let’s talk about the weather report…
Fey Girl    by Kevin Newman
Price: $4.99 USD. 64610 words. Published on September 17, 2011. .

Jude Pender has troubles managing his emotions. Case in point: Cecile. He thinks he can bury his thoughts and that the rest of his neurons will naturally grow around them, leaving an obelisk that he can visit as if in a dream. And since he doesn't know when to give up, the result will be an explosive release after a series of betrayals.
Cane Brandy    by Jason Rizos
Price: $0.99 USD. 4310 words. Published on December 16, 2011. .

A disillusioned psychologist finds himself facing a growing and insidious trend--the latest mental health craze involves drilling a hole in one's head for "enlightenment" and mental salvation. Trepanation as popular culture. Meanwhile, his marriage is falling apart and his best friend is losing his mind as well. 4300 Words.
Countdown to Kickoff: A Short Story about College Sports in Our Times    by Larry LaForge
Price: Free! 2790 words. Published on January 1, 2012. .

Anticipation is running high for the opening of football season, but things are not what they seem. Technology, economics, and social norms intersect to create a new phenomenon in the wacky world of college football.
Pop! Thinking: User Friendly Essays on Popular Culture vol. 1    by Kate Krake
Price: Free! 12730 words. Published on March 12, 2012. .

An anthology of user friendly essays on popular culture, written by the team at Vivid Scribe. Topics cover TV, music, film, literature, comics and collecting pop culture merchandise.
Vivid Scribe Collected Features volume 1    by Kate Krake
Price: Free! 12980 words. Published on April 3, 2012. .

A collection of pop culture themed feature articles from Vivid Scribe, plus an all new essay exclusive to this book.
“I’m Pretty” (Envy)    by Jess C Scott
Price: $2.99 USD. 12760 words. Published on April 18, 2012. .

A beautiful reality TV star indulges a new obsession when she rekindles an old flame. Part of the Bad Romance "7 Deadly Sins" anthology. * * * Genre: Fiction (pop culture / contemporary / dark humor) 11,000 words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
Poor Little Rich Dude (Greed)    by Jess C Scott
Price: $2.99 USD. 13090 words. Published on April 18, 2012. .

A young man leaves his lover behind when a winning lottery ticket transforms his life. Part of the Bad Romance "7 Deadly Sins" anthology. * * * Genre: Fiction (pop culture / contemporary / dark humor) 11,500 words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
Bad Romance: 7 Deadly Sins Anthology    by Jess C Scott
Price: $4.99 USD. 91810 words. Published on April 18, 2012. .

A pop culture inspired short story collection which links star-crossed lovers to each of the seven deadly sins. * * * Genre: Fiction (pop culture / contemporary / dark humor) 90,000 words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.