The Champion
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 24370 words.
Published by SSN Storytelling on July 27, 2012. .
While the Light seeks to maintain the balance and preserve life, Dark powers seek to nudge the universe away from that balance and not a path of destruction.
Each generation fights the battle between Light and Dark through Champions who willingly take up the mantle of their respective sides.
My name is Timothy Williams. I am the Champion of Light, and this is my story.
Location: United States
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Glimmer Vale
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 55760 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on July 21, 2012. .
When Julian and Raedrick arrive in the town of Lydelton, they find it besieged by a ruthless band of brigands. Worse, the brigands have taken up station in the mountain passes, blocking the two friends' escape. With no way out and no option of returning the way they came, Julian and Raedrick accept an offer of employment. Their mission: defeat the brigands and restore peace to Glimmer Vale.
Price: $2.99 USD. 55760 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on July 21, 2012. .
When Julian and Raedrick arrive in the town of Lydelton, they find it besieged by a ruthless band of brigands. Worse, the brigands have taken up station in the mountain passes, blocking the two friends' escape. With no way out and no option of returning the way they came, Julian and Raedrick accept an offer of employment. Their mission: defeat the brigands and restore peace to Glimmer Vale.
The Blob On The Rock
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 10210 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on June 28, 2012. .
A scientific expedition in deep space makes a discovery that could alter everything we know about the nature of life. As long as it doesn't kill them first. The Blob On The Rock is a 5,000 word short story, and earned an Honorable Mention from the 1st Quarter 2012 L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest.. Includes a bonus story: Lords Of The Remnant (3,800 words).
Price: $2.99 USD. 10210 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on June 28, 2012. .
A scientific expedition in deep space makes a discovery that could alter everything we know about the nature of life. As long as it doesn't kill them first. The Blob On The Rock is a 5,000 word short story, and earned an Honorable Mention from the 1st Quarter 2012 L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest.. Includes a bonus story: Lords Of The Remnant (3,800 words).
Bag Man
by Alex Mariner
Price: $2.99 USD. 11740 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on May 10, 2012. .
A mysterious bag that everyone wants. An employer who is as dangerous as she is beautiful. A man on the run. It was supposed to be a routine pickup, just another day on the job. If only it had been that easy. Bag Man is a 5,600 word short story. Included is a bonus story from Alex Mariner: The Billionaire's Daughter (5,900 words).
Price: $2.99 USD. 11740 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on May 10, 2012. .
A mysterious bag that everyone wants. An employer who is as dangerous as she is beautiful. A man on the run. It was supposed to be a routine pickup, just another day on the job. If only it had been that easy. Bag Man is a 5,600 word short story. Included is a bonus story from Alex Mariner: The Billionaire's Daughter (5,900 words).
The Billionaire's Daughter (A Davidson & Harper Mystery)
by Alex Mariner
Price: $2.99 USD. 11750 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on May 10, 2012. .
The strong-willed daughter of a rich man. The son of a notorious mob boss. His grandmother's engagement ring. When the unlikely couple spit up, she kept the ring. It is Ronald Harper's and Kathleen Davidson's job to retrieve the ring before the mob boss learns it is missing, and takes action himself. 5,900 word short story. Includes a bonus story: Bag Man (5,600 words).
Price: $2.99 USD. 11750 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on May 10, 2012. .
The strong-willed daughter of a rich man. The son of a notorious mob boss. His grandmother's engagement ring. When the unlikely couple spit up, she kept the ring. It is Ronald Harper's and Kathleen Davidson's job to retrieve the ring before the mob boss learns it is missing, and takes action himself. 5,900 word short story. Includes a bonus story: Bag Man (5,600 words).
Daddy's First Date
by Sergei Pavlovich
Price: $1.99 USD. 3440 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 18, 2012. .
Warning - This short story contains graphic horror content and violence It was every Father's nightmare: the jock raped Sam's daughter, and she refused to press charges, or even report it. Trapped between his desire for justice and his daughter's desire for anonymity, Sam does the only thing he can think of: he takes the law into his own hands.
Price: $1.99 USD. 3440 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 18, 2012. .
Warning - This short story contains graphic horror content and violence It was every Father's nightmare: the jock raped Sam's daughter, and she refused to press charges, or even report it. Trapped between his desire for justice and his daughter's desire for anonymity, Sam does the only thing he can think of: he takes the law into his own hands.
Grandfather's Pendant
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 9590 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 15, 2012. .
Larian's comrade-in-arms and friend, Jiles, received a family heirloom in the mail: a pendant from his deceased grandfather. Then he lost it during a night of Liberty in Mirasol, a town near their Company's camp. Larian agrees to help find it, and the search leads them into the heart of Mirasol's underworld. An 8,300 word novelette, this is Larian's fourth adventure.
Price: $2.99 USD. 9590 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 15, 2012. .
Larian's comrade-in-arms and friend, Jiles, received a family heirloom in the mail: a pendant from his deceased grandfather. Then he lost it during a night of Liberty in Mirasol, a town near their Company's camp. Larian agrees to help find it, and the search leads them into the heart of Mirasol's underworld. An 8,300 word novelette, this is Larian's fourth adventure.
So You Want To Be A Dragon Slayer...
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 12010 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 14, 2012. .
Using state of the art space portal technology, Dragon Safaris transports hunters and adventurers to Alcor Five. There they do battle with the great dragon-like beasts called Reptus Volans. When I saw Dragon Safaris' commercial, it rekindled the sense of magic and adventure I used to have when I was younger. I convinced my two oldest friends, Vinnie and Carl, to come along. This is out story.
Price: $2.99 USD. 12010 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 14, 2012. .
Using state of the art space portal technology, Dragon Safaris transports hunters and adventurers to Alcor Five. There they do battle with the great dragon-like beasts called Reptus Volans. When I saw Dragon Safaris' commercial, it rekindled the sense of magic and adventure I used to have when I was younger. I convinced my two oldest friends, Vinnie and Carl, to come along. This is out story.
Who Ate My Sock?
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 5790 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 9, 2012. .
Justine's mother gets angry when socks come up missing in the wash, and it just happened again. When she asks Justine to go into the basement to help with the laundry, Justine learns the reason behind her mother's annoyance. And it is scary. Who Ate My Sock? is a 2,100 word short story. Includes a Bonus Story - A Chat Before Dinner
Price: $2.99 USD. 5790 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 9, 2012. .
Justine's mother gets angry when socks come up missing in the wash, and it just happened again. When she asks Justine to go into the basement to help with the laundry, Justine learns the reason behind her mother's annoyance. And it is scary. Who Ate My Sock? is a 2,100 word short story. Includes a Bonus Story - A Chat Before Dinner
First Blood
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on January 28, 2012. .
On his first operational assignment with his unit, the scouts of B Company, Larian must overcome inexperience and his own fear and uncertainty to get the information his Regiment needs to emerge victorious against the Mar Tabban, arch-enemy of the Citizens' Army. First Blood is a 3,500 word short story. Includes Bonus Story - Falling Softly.
Price: $2.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on January 28, 2012. .
On his first operational assignment with his unit, the scouts of B Company, Larian must overcome inexperience and his own fear and uncertainty to get the information his Regiment needs to emerge victorious against the Mar Tabban, arch-enemy of the Citizens' Army. First Blood is a 3,500 word short story. Includes Bonus Story - Falling Softly.
Delphinus
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 10530 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on October 3, 2011. .
Piter's honeymoon was off to a splendid start. He and his bride had a fancy bridal suite on a luxury spaceliner and a private view of the most beautiful aurora in the galaxy. Then it all went to hell. Narrowly escaping the spaceliner's destruction in a cargo shuttle, he, his bride, and five others crash onto an un-colonized moon, where they have to figure out how to survive until rescue.
Price: $2.99 USD. 10530 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on October 3, 2011. .
Piter's honeymoon was off to a splendid start. He and his bride had a fancy bridal suite on a luxury spaceliner and a private view of the most beautiful aurora in the galaxy. Then it all went to hell. Narrowly escaping the spaceliner's destruction in a cargo shuttle, he, his bride, and five others crash onto an un-colonized moon, where they have to figure out how to survive until rescue.
Masters of the Sun (Dawn of Enlightenment, Book One)
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $5.99 USD. 75610 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on September 11, 2011. .
The world ended ten years ago, but life and politics keep on going. When the trade caravan brings word of a new force rising in the west, a force rumored to wield magic, Jack Simmons journeys with a man he does not trust to discover the truth behind the rumors. What he finds there will change him forever, and usher in a new era for mankind. Assuming it does not kill or enslave them all first.
Price: $5.99 USD. 75610 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on September 11, 2011. .
The world ended ten years ago, but life and politics keep on going. When the trade caravan brings word of a new force rising in the west, a force rumored to wield magic, Jack Simmons journeys with a man he does not trust to discover the truth behind the rumors. What he finds there will change him forever, and usher in a new era for mankind. Assuming it does not kill or enslave them all first.
A Jar Of Mixed Treats
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $3.99 USD. 17510 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 7, 2011. .
This is a collection of five short stories. Included in the collection are: Lords of the Remnant (Military SciFi) How NOT To Rescue A Damsel In Distress (Fantasy) A Chat Before Dinner (Dark Humor/Zombie Horror) Falling Softly (Fantasy) Measuring Up (Fantasy)
Price: $3.99 USD. 17510 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 7, 2011. .
This is a collection of five short stories. Included in the collection are: Lords of the Remnant (Military SciFi) How NOT To Rescue A Damsel In Distress (Fantasy) A Chat Before Dinner (Dark Humor/Zombie Horror) Falling Softly (Fantasy) Measuring Up (Fantasy)
Lords of the Remnant
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $1.99 USD. 3970 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
Aliens strike at the Centauri colony, overrunning it completely. Then, sooner than anyone imagined they could, they arrived at Earth to continue their conquest. An infantryman, certain resistance is futile, nevertheless deploys with his unit to fight against the first wave of invaders. As he finds the courage to fight on, but is confronted with a choice that will affect humanity's future.
Price: $1.99 USD. 3970 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
Aliens strike at the Centauri colony, overrunning it completely. Then, sooner than anyone imagined they could, they arrived at Earth to continue their conquest. An infantryman, certain resistance is futile, nevertheless deploys with his unit to fight against the first wave of invaders. As he finds the courage to fight on, but is confronted with a choice that will affect humanity's future.
A Chat Before Dinner
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 5830 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
A record of a Zombie’s rant about the trials and tribulations of his life as a dis-respected member of the Undead. His rant centers around humans’ inherent racism, and he attempts to cajole his human listener into understanding his point of view. Darkly humorous and snarky, this story paints a new picture of a Zombie’s life. This is a short story and includes a Bonus Story - Who Ate My Sock?
Price: $2.99 USD. 5830 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
A record of a Zombie’s rant about the trials and tribulations of his life as a dis-respected member of the Undead. His rant centers around humans’ inherent racism, and he attempts to cajole his human listener into understanding his point of view. Darkly humorous and snarky, this story paints a new picture of a Zombie’s life. This is a short story and includes a Bonus Story - Who Ate My Sock?
Passing in the Night
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 12310 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
The starliner Pericles is en route to Earth from the Gliese system with a full load of passengers and cargo. Carlton, the pilot on shift in the middle of the transit, is resigned to an extremely boring year, with little to do except monitor instruments. Then sensors detect an object ahead, and what he and his shipmates discover will change their view of the universe. 12,200 words.
Price: $2.99 USD. 12310 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 6, 2011. .
The starliner Pericles is en route to Earth from the Gliese system with a full load of passengers and cargo. Carlton, the pilot on shift in the middle of the transit, is resigned to an extremely boring year, with little to do except monitor instruments. Then sensors detect an object ahead, and what he and his shipmates discover will change their view of the universe. 12,200 words.
Measuring Up
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 8430 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 2, 2011. .
Larian Elesir, a young recruit in the Citizens' Army, arrives at his first post. Eager to join the war effort, he is nonetheless nervous in his new environment and worried about setting a foot wrong. During his first day in camp, his new companions put him through his paces as they both learn who he is and teach him the basics he'll need to survive in his job in the army. (4500 words)
Price: $2.99 USD. 8430 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on August 2, 2011. .
Larian Elesir, a young recruit in the Citizens' Army, arrives at his first post. Eager to join the war effort, he is nonetheless nervous in his new environment and worried about setting a foot wrong. During his first day in camp, his new companions put him through his paces as they both learn who he is and teach him the basics he'll need to survive in his job in the army. (4500 words)
How NOT To Rescue A Damsel In Distress
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 8450 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 8, 2011. .
Larian, a young soldier fresh from the Martial Academy, goes home on leave to find his village attacked by brigands and his girl kidnapped. He immediately sets out to rescue her, but things do not quite go as planned. This is a fantasy short story of gallantry, daring, swordplay, and romance. It is about 2600 words long.
Price: $2.99 USD. 8450 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on April 8, 2011. .
Larian, a young soldier fresh from the Martial Academy, goes home on leave to find his village attacked by brigands and his girl kidnapped. He immediately sets out to rescue her, but things do not quite go as planned. This is a fantasy short story of gallantry, daring, swordplay, and romance. It is about 2600 words long.
Falling Softly
by Michael Kingswood
Price: $2.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 24, 2011. .
An assassin and his partner embark on the biggest job of their careers. The payment if they succeed is enough to set them up for life, potentially allowing the assassin to get out of the business and finally live a normal life. But even succeeding in a high profile job like this carries its own danger. This is a short story, about 3,000 words in length. Includes a Bonus Story - First Blood
Price: $2.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by SSN Storytelling on March 24, 2011. .
An assassin and his partner embark on the biggest job of their careers. The payment if they succeed is enough to set them up for life, potentially allowing the assassin to get out of the business and finally live a normal life. But even succeeding in a high profile job like this carries its own danger. This is a short story, about 3,000 words in length. Includes a Bonus Story - First Blood
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