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Chapter 8

Book / Literary Fiction

September 21, 2017

Reads: 68

Shelves: 2

a once happy couple's marriage is brought to the test when the woman has to choose between her biggest dreams and bearing children. tragedy strikes when a meddlesome mother in-law tries to come in between them. Read More

#love, #faith, #feminism, #tragedy, #hopelessness

The story of the life of Xavier Cockroachal Damon, a rather bizarre life it would be safe to say. An executioner for the CIA at a very young age and I was actually sent on a mission to assassinate Castro where things, well, got a little strange. The other details… Read More

#assassination, #cia, #bizzare, #castro, #childhood-development

Ganga

Chapter 18

Book / Literary Fiction

September 16, 2017

Reads: 96

Shelves: 1

17 cuentos que suceden en un país llamado Ganga. Hay una política corrupta, un funcionario que esconde chocolate en un cajón, una escritora bloqueada, una mujer que vive en un centro de acogida y un joven que suena con abrir su propio garaje. También hay una empresa desesperada por firmar… Read More

#relatos-cortos

Sibanda

Chapter 1

Book / Literary Fiction

September 15, 2017

Reads: 23

Shelves: 1

#africa, #political-fiction, #military-coup, #government-overthrow, #african-safari

Book / Literary Fiction

September 08, 2017

Reads: 41

Shelves: 1

#love, #life, #travel, #betrayal, #western

Fangmo

Chapter 6

Book / Literary Fiction

September 06, 2017

Reads: 203

Shelves: 1

A story that tells of a young man who has lost things, and strives to live his life comfortably..., Yet he does not know that he lives in a city full of chaos ... Various trials and obstacles he faced and remained stern against him ... There are various moral… Read More

#humor, #school, #romance, #crime, #trials

Book / Literary Fiction

September 04, 2017

Reads: 3386

Comments: 21

Shelves: 1

A collection of varied stories concerning everyday life occurrences. Read More

#varied-life-situations

Book / Literary Fiction

September 02, 2017

Reads: 40

Shelves: 1

When neo-Nazis decide to march on the suburb in which he works, Wood Lloyd is mildly intrigued. But, working two jobs to support his ex-junkie, ex-prostitute girlfriend while she writes her dissertation doesn't leave much time or energy for politics. Still, when his girlfriend insists that he get involved in… Read More

#novel, #chicago, #nazis, #1970s, #skokie

In the original book "Xavier Cockroachal Damon's, Um, Entirely Fictitious Autobiography", the life of Xavier Cockroachal Damon was chronicled from an early age but there was then a very long gap before his tale was rejoined. But what of those missing years? What happened during them? What tales did they… Read More

#wrong-choices, #bad-decisions, #poor-judgment

"Love Is What Will Make an Immortal Die", the follow up to "Dawn" and the story of the man. How has he been? How will he be? How was he ever? "Waiting for Godotal", waiting for salvation, happiness, the answer to the meaning of life. Does Godotal show this night?… Read More

#loss, #despair, #immortality, #cthulhu, #ancient-ones

Book / Literary Fiction

August 15, 2017

Reads: 61

Shelves: 2

This short story gives a peek into what the real world looks like and how to deal with it. Of course as the title suggests, this is a narrative given by a cloud whom observes the world beneath him. From the start till the end this is a short adventure… Read More

#death, #life, #spirituality, #philosophy, #self-awareness

Book / Literary Fiction

August 07, 2017

Reads: 57

Shelves: 1

When Michael Marlowe discovers the despoliation of several of the hallowed haunts of his golden youth, he vows revenge---of a different kind. While he gathers old fiends and acquaintances to help him with his project, he is challenged by new loves and old hatreds. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

Book / Literary Fiction

August 07, 2017

Reads: 66

Shelves: 1

Michael Marlowe discovers several of the hallowed grounds of his golden youth despoiled. He undertakes a most unusual form of revenge. While gathering old friends to assist him, he finds new loves and several complications before his plan is realized and his future framed. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

Book / Literary Fiction

August 06, 2017

Reads: 50

Shelves: 1

Several hallowed grounds of Michael Marlowe's golden youth have been despoiled. When Michael discovers these outrages, he plans a different type of revenge. While he recruits old friends and acquaintances he finds new friends and new loves. Complications ensue. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

My Demons

Chapter 1

Book / Literary Fiction

August 06, 2017

Reads: 13

Shelves: 1

"No mommy please!" Yelled the dark haired boy as he struggled against his restraints. The woman above grinned sinisterly, "Can't you see my son! You are destined to meet him!" She exclaimed loudly. The boy struggled more, "W-Who!" He yelled. His eyes widened at the gleam of a silver dagger.… Read More

#demons, #sacrifice

Book / Literary Fiction

August 05, 2017

Reads: 59

Shelves: 1

Michael Marlowe discovers many of his hallowed grounds of golden youth despoiled. He vows an unusual form of revenge. When he begins to recruit old friends and new loves for his project, complications arise. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

Book / Literary Fiction

August 04, 2017

Reads: 54

Shelves: 1

After Xavier Mazel is dropped off in the Negev Desert, remarkable things begin happening. Fiona Weir and her newspaper attempt to contact Mazel with interesting consequences. Meanwhile, members of various religious groups rally to either embrace Mazel as a prophet or kill him as the Antichrist. Read More

#love, #mystery, #supernatural, #action, #religious-explanations

Book / Literary Fiction

August 03, 2017

Reads: 39

Shelves: 1

Michael Marlowe finds the playgrounds of his golden youth despoiled. When he begins to plan his revenge, he stumbles upon old friends, old enemies, and old loves Quickly, his project expands into a total reassessment of his entire life. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

Book / Literary Fiction

August 01, 2017

Reads: 55

Shelves: 2

The places of Michael Marlowe 's favorite memories have been despoiled. He enlists an army of friends from his youth to make corrections and take revenge. Read More

#love, #adventure, #betrayal, #power, #revenge

Interlaced

Chapter 2

Book / Literary Fiction

August 01, 2017

Reads: 42

Shelves: 1

This is a multiple chapter novella about the lives of civilians living in America. Each chapter reflects a different person's life and struggle, and gives the reader a glimpse of a moment in their life that potentially changed the character for the better. It is a realistically chilling tale that… Read More

#people, #earth, #lives, #point-of-view, #interlaced

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