Weird Strange

In every writer's drawer there are stories. Some good, some terrible, some destined to never see the light of day. Eventually the question becomes what to do with these orphaned stories? Are they doomed to forever remain in the drawer, or should they crawl out one day and hope to see the light? These are those stories that have been dusted off and put into a new format. Seven tales of speculative fiction collected and repackaged. Travel to distant lands and explore the depth of human emotions as you explore the worlds with these characters on their adventures. "The Isle of Eden" - a lone ...

He meets a sexy woman at the bar who promises to show him the stars. She delivers, but his life will never be the same again. Around 3,300 words.

In When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep and Stalin Robbed a Bank, the second installment in his outrageously entertaining series, History's Unknown Chapters, Giles Milton shows his customary historical flair as he delves into the little-known stories from history, like when Stalin was actually assassinated with poison by one of his inner circle; the Russian scientist, dubbed the "Red Frankenstein", who attempted to produce a human-ape hybrid through ethically dubious means; and much more.

SURREAL, SUPERNATURAL, PARANORMAL, TRANSCENDENTAL, UNCANNY?The Axe: The desolate Australian outback is not a place to become stranded without water. Is it the stone axe which leads the desperate man to think he has been saved? Or is it all in his mind and is death creeping up silently?Alfredo: Is it possible to place a curse on a violin, a curse which will hunt down the members of just one family? The Mist: The becalmed yacht drifts into a misty haze in the hour before dawn, gliding into the raging fires of an oily hell of wartime death and destruction. A wounded sailor in the water fights ...

In the time period between the fall of Rome and the spread of the Renaissance across the European continent, many of today’s European nations were formed. The Catholic Church rose to great prominence. Some of history’s most famous wars occurred. And a social class system was instituted that lasted over 1,000 years.

Approximately 80 percent of Americans admit they haven’t read the Bible. If they did, they’d be pleasantly surprised by its impressive quantity of sex and poop jokes. David danced naked. Noah was basically a moonshining hillbilly. Ezekiel baked poop bread. Herod was eaten by worms. Jesus cursed a fig tree, just to prove he could. Mark went streaking. Hosea married a prostitute. Lot was date-raped by his own daughters. It turns out, there’s a lot of weird stuff in the Bible.

Science Fiction Gender Bender EroticaJim Johnson goes from the boardroom to the bedroom in a flash. As a legal drug salesman in the year 2024, he is at the top of his game. On the way down, he sees an opportunity to increase the amount of time he has to make money before he retires. He signs up for Unit Z to test a new drug created by Doctor Quinton. Taking the new drug is supposed to transform him into a younger, female body. The problem is there's a side effect no one had ever considered! After Jim Johnson is switched into Jenni, she continues to legally sell drugs, especially the ...

No time to read? Bite sized flash fiction is the prescription. Year 2 of this collection brings you even more horrors and strange events to haunt your dreams. Ghosts, ghouls, demons, aliens, monsters and things that go bump in the night fill the pages of this volume. Each flash fiction story is the perfect prescription to fulfil your daily recommended quota for the strange and macabre. If you’re in a rush, waiting in the doctor’s office, ten minutes from the next train station; this is the collection for you. Each story was written to be read in a matter of minutes, the perfect bite ...

Do the parties you attend never seem to change? Are you tired of hearing about people's jobs, social status, and kid's accomplishments? Are the words spewing out of their mouths annoying, self-centered, hypocritical, and full of BS. Bucky Binklewinker helps you get away from all of that non-sense by changing the conversation to something everyone enjoys. He asks questions about Humans, Animals, Science, Sports, and Other topics. These questions are thought provoking, interesting, and funny...and some of the answers might surprise you. Bucky also provides his own personal commentary after ...

A rich collection of diverse and fascinating stories by famous classic authors. 1.The Bus Conductor by E. F. Benson 2.The Murderer by Perceval Gibbon 3.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett 4.Caterpillars by E. F. Benson 5.His Brother’s Keeper by W. W. Jacobs 6.The Secret of the Black Bag by William Le Queux 7.A Joy Ride by A. J. Alan 8.The Perfect Murder by Stacy Aumonier 9.The Furnished Room by O. Henry 10.The Squaw by Bram Stoker 11.The Dust Cloud by E. F. Benson 12.The Idiot by Arnold Bennett

March is a month of surprises, and this edition of Incredibly Strange & Completely Random Holidays is filled with unique and unexpected ways to celebrate! From honoring our four-legged heroes on National K9 Veterans Day to embracing the quirks of Awkward Moments Day, this month proves that even the most random holidays have fascinating origins. Discover the mathematical magic of National Pi Day, have some fun speaking about yourself in the third person on Talk in Third Person Day, and explore even more offbeat traditions, fun facts, and delicious recipes inspired by the season. Whether ...

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

a little girl named Fly hears her mom’s outrageous story about why she has such a silly name…

“COME AND VISIT THE TIMELESS, OFF-THE-GRID BEAUTY OF REA NOOK!” Terrance is a handyman that has been handy so many times for so many people, he is desperate to step away from it all. One day he sees an enticing brochure for Rea Nook, a charming community tucked deep in the mountains. Terrance is lured away from his beat-up apartment and into a world where everything feels familiar and near perfect—yet nothing is quite what it seems. The citizens of Rea Nook are undeniably friendly and helpful—to a point. Without a doubt, they are hiding something important and, though they drop hint...

Step into the Darkness with me and explore the mysterious world of Avenues Of Darkness. These short stories will leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering about the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows. From a witness spiraling into darkness after a disappearance on The Bridge, to being punished for watching television in TV Police, to the enigmatic power of a laptop screen in By The Light Of The Laptop, each story will take you on a thrilling journey. Meet the characters who will guide you through this dark journey, from a key searching for its lock in The Key, to the unpredictable ...

Welcome to Umberia, a land where magick is as potent as one can maintain interest, where dogheaded sailors traverse the vast seas, and where the gods sent a great flood that nearly destroyed the world. Enter Jake, Tessa and Charlie, three friends from California, who have no idea how they got there or what the strange disk like scars that have suddenly appeared on their backs mean. It isn't long before certain interests pray on the three "smoothskins" from elsewhere and put the friends to the test on whether or not to help with the crusade to kill the gods, and who to trust meanwhile. Jake ...

Paddy Keenan enjoyed a drink. Some might say he enjoyed it too much. And when, in 1970s Dublin, the Keenan family come into a duck, the combination of it and Paddy's imbibing can have but one conclusion. From award winning author, Robert E. Kearns comes, The Feathers Flew; a short story with an extraordinary ending. Painting the picture of suburban life in a vanished era, Kearns poetic style leads us to a shocking and disturbing conclusion. Once read, The Feathers Flew is sure to linger on in your worst nightmares. Now with an editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

Two friends embark on a walking tour of northern France, but they encounter a strange fellow traveller who they struggle to shake off on their journey.

Leann sells Volvos and recently had her Uncle Ron move in with her. She's having an affair with her boss, Ed, who claims to have an agoraphobic girlfriend, Kelly. Leann decides Ed is a loser and ends the affair. She feels bad about it and decides to tell Kelly everything. But when she gets to Ed's house she finds Kelly behind a barred window claiming she's being held against her will. Kelly ends up coming home with Leann, who doesn't know what to do with the stray girl. Everything Leann thought she knew about Ed, about Kelly, seems to be wrong. Kelly claims Ed is a sadistic murderer who ...

If we follow Christ, we're not supposed to be like everyone else. We’re supposed to be a little bit…well, weird. The whole point of Christianity is to become more like Jesus and less of who we are when left to our own devices and desires—to become less like the rest of the world, less normal.