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Mixed Bag Vol. 1    by Lee McAulay
Price: $3.99 USD. 9930 words. Published on March 21, 2011. .

Five short stories, a variety of themes: the Victorian adventure of All Roads Lead To The River, mediaeval mischief in Who Pays The Piper, space strangeness in Voyager, a tale of treachery in The Last Deal Of The Season, and a modern urban twist in The Gasman Cometh.
Stories That Uplift and Inspire    by Venice Kichura
Price: $1.99 USD. 13100 words. Published on April 14, 2011. .

Stories That Uplift and Inspire is an anthology of Christian short stories designed to encourage and entertain readers. Some stories deal with serious issues such as addictions, recovery and codependency. Others depict the pain involved in life events as giving up a child for adoption, racial prejudice and not knowing a biological parent, while the story “And Mama Never Found Out” is humorous.
Tales From The Cuckoo Club Archives Vol. 1    by Lee McAulay
Price: $2.99 USD. 18430 words. Published on April 14, 2011. .

Five short stories of paranormal adventure with a common alternative history theme: - All Roads Lead To The River - King Of The Sea - Kittens In The Emu Field - The Ballad Of Charlemagne's Clerk - William Rufus
True Tails    by J. H. Soeder
Price: $7.95 USD. 59840 words. Published on May 20, 2011. .

Winner of 2 National Book Awards, its the never-before-told story of a boy who discovers he can “hear” the thoughts of birds and animals—tiny insects to the largest living creatures today, whales—and “speak” back to them with his mind. Its “tails” describe the miracle that is life, as the animals’ clearly sentient behavior in response to him and as witnessed by others.
Writing Group Stories    by Pat  Ritter
Price: Free! 7790 words. Published on July 5, 2011. .

During 2010 I fell into a hole with my writing. A notice in a local magazine advertised the Pomona Writers Group which meets each Tuesday morning at Pomona Community House calling for new members. I decided to attend. These weekly meetings have become a Godsend for me to reignite my writing ambitions.
Haunted House in Singapore: My True Story    by Rome 
Price: $2.99 USD. 9720 words. Published on August 8, 2011. .

Ghosts and spirits are thought to cross into the house through a road that leads traffic directly into the front entrance of a home. For years, I lived in such a house in Singapore and the stories I tell have happened and will continue to be bizarre for many including my encounter with a local vampire. Read on if you dare - I have lived through it all….
A Fighter Pilot's Story: An Inspirational Journey from Failure to Success    by Mark LaVerdiere
Price: $9.99 USD. 25870 words. Published on October 11, 2011. .

Mark LaVerdiere always had a goal. From his first trip into the air with his father as a young boy, he followed his dream of becoming a Fighter Pilot. Some dream of being a Fighter Pilot; a select few strive to become one. This book will strengthen you to move in the midst of challenges and encourage you to kick your fears to the rear and reach for the stars. Come along on the journey; be inspired
A Coffee With MM    by Marisa Meissa
Price: $0.99 USD. 9140 words. Published on October 11, 2011. .

"A Coffee With MM" -- A Laugh-Chuckle-Smile eBook by Author Marisa Meissa. This is an eBook meant for adults who are in paused mode and desire short amusing easy reads to make one laugh, Chuckle, and/or smile.
Maddalena - Mussolini's 'Daughter of the Wolf'    by Alice  Haro
Price: $1.25 USD. 19120 words. Published on February 15, 2012. .

Maddelana is a loyal and enthusiastic young fascist in Mussolini's Italy, but her world is about to be smashed and broken beyond all recognition by World War Two. This is a true account of a teenager that lived in Italy during World War Two. Through the eyes of Maddelana, we see the struggle of ordinary Italians under the oppressive rule of Mussolini's Fascist State.