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Kendall's Storm    by Janet Muirhead Hill
Price: $6.00 USD. 53930 words. Published by Raven Publishing of Montana on April 26, 2010. .

Ten-year-old Kendall’s life is not only unpredictable; it's a mystery. Why can’t he and Dad live in one place more than a few months? Why the all-night drives, the tucked-away motels, always leaving things behind? What is Dad's job? Kendall only knows two thing for sure: He's afraid of just about everything—and Dad hates cowards. Can a rescued puppy and love from a stranger change his life?
Time Travel...Laterally!    by David Barron
Price: $1.99 USD. 5010 words. Published by H2NH ePub  on October 13, 2010. .

A hot summer day, a group of bored teenagers, and a time machine that runs on pure bull turns out to be the recipe for a disastrous trip past the future. If by "disastrous trip", you mean "Adventure!" A science fiction short story.
Vindictive Brutalities    by Solange DeVane
Price: $11.50 USD. 151120 words. Published on November 27, 2010. .

A compelling story of seven children who suffered immensely in the paternal home. From birth until they moved away, abuse leaped endlessly at their innocent lives. The girls endured even more painful experiences caused by their professed father. The story depicts vivid events endured over years of abusive behaviour that consequently left each child with perpetual scars. A poignant story, indeed!
Tale of the Foolish Boy    by George Serednesky, Ph.D.
Price: $2.99 USD. 1900 words. Published on December 3, 2010. .

This is about Billy who lives on a farm with his hardworking mom and sent on chores where he always ends up doing the wrong thing and can not learn from his experiences. He runs away from home and suffers some misfortune only to return home to his loving mother.
The Polyglot's Nightmares: Part X½ in the Narrative of John of Origin    by Ian Kraft
Price: $2.50 USD. 60080 words. Published on January 16, 2011. .

Fleeing a war and in search of himself, Ion finds himself residing in a number of strange caves, on the walls of which are written a strange language. He meets a woman who guides him through his state of being a refugee and is troubled by strange dreams that seem to incorporate the existence of the war, his love for the woman he has met and a sense of the divine.
An Enlightening Lie About the Lucidity of Bees    by Ian Kraft
Price: $2.50 USD. 60270 words. Published on January 18, 2011. .

Crofton Eer, a member of a militaristic society set in a canyon that knows only war, seeks an escape from the troubled canyon in which he lives, guided by the embodiment of the lone star that is visible from the canyon depths. His escape takes him on a journey in which he discovers that there are a great many more stars (gods) in the sky, which leads to a search for truth in the valley of life.
Poco    by Lisa Trusiani
Price: $0.99 USD. 190 words. Published on January 28, 2011. .

Poco is perfect for pre-schoolers. Lisa Trusiani creates a lovable character who is not appreciated by his older brother and sister. With a light touch, Trusiani delivers a quiet adventure with bold illustrations and soothing prose.
A Second Chance    by Dan Absalonson
Price: $0.99 USD. 11050 words. Published on March 28, 2011. .

Jerry has problems. A few years ago his pregnant mother died. His Dad has reduced himself to a drunk. Dad gets violent when he drinks, which is all the time. Jerry decides to run away, but ends up destroying another family by taking all of his anger towards his dad out on a stranger. How will this all be reconciled?
Because of the Moon    by C.J. Cutayne
Price: $0.99 USD. 84690 words. Published on May 29, 2011. .

“Obedience is for dogs,” spouts Jay; an out of control thirteen year old. Arrested for being at a chop shop, Jay can either go to juvenile detention or move to the poor Indian reservation his mother shunned fourteen years ago where his estranged grandfather will oversee Jay’s penance. Jay's latest prank,'rat day', will have to happen without him. A humorous, clever and fast-paced story.
The Long Night    by Rachelle Williams
Price: Free! 1100 words. Published on August 15, 2011. .

A life altering event makes Alexander Burney pick up and move away for good... and totally swear off women. When he discovers a damsel in dire distress, will he act quickly to help her, or will he keep on trucking, and mind his own business?