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Every author wishes to be read—sometimes even stories they wrote when they were worse at it than they are now need a little attention. That's what this book is for.This is a collection of stories written over the span of thirty years. Some are bad. Some are not so bad. One is even based on a dream I had the night a famous author passed away. (That doesn't make it any less terrible.) I hope you enjoy them anyway.

You see, about ten years ago the people of Cimmeria got rather tired of the condition of their streets. They were badly paved. They were full of good intentions, but the citizens thought they ought to have something more lasting...Sometimes a shade has to do what a shade has to do. The Americanization of Hades has brought with it upheaval and golf. The late James Boswell has a newspaper to run, and thus he borrows the Enchanted Typewriter of the amazed author. Thus it's explained how the various tales from Hades came about in our living world and why he managed to bicycle with so many unseen companions at once.

It's like a sketch diary, a quirky pencil sketch comic based on events in the life of the author. From army wife to geek life, cats and beyond. They're sloppily drawn, they're funny, and they're (exaggerated) true stories.

Her land had been claimed by the Romans, and now it faced invasion by a more dangerous force to the east. But the beautiful Cahena was gifted with second sight, and she would use it to protect her people from the enemy... even if it meant turning from God.The historical novel by the award-winning Dov Silverman traces the life of The Cahena, who reigned as Berber Queen in 7th century Northern Africa. Her resistance to Rome and, later, the Muslim conquest of Maghreb in the region known as Numidia has become the stuff of legends.

Mysterious deaths in London baffle authorities, but for two men the reason is quite clear: they have seen something unspeakably terrible and lost their lives for it. For Clark it goes back to events from years ago; events he had strangely forgotten.The Great God Pan was written in the style of Bram Stoker's Dracula and first published in the Victorian year, 1894. The monster: the elusive pagan god figure, Pan, who none dare to look upon lest they die of horror.

The elite clubhouse, the Houseboat located on the River Styx, has been stolen by the dreaded pirate Captain Kidd when the member's wives were onboard. The ghost of Sherlock Holmes steps up to help track down the boat and recapture it. If that were all of the pirates' worries, they may fare better...

In the land of the Dark Wood dwells the Princess Myrtle, who disguised herself as a beggar to find true love. A magic tree grows in this fantastical kingdom, but only those whose heart is touched by selflessness can see it. Golden archers come to life there, and everyone from the gentry to the rabble build invisible walls of love and shed prophetic tears.The tiny town of Weir has remembered this fantastical place for generations. Anna McClure Sholl skillfully recorded these fantastical tales of folklore for the world to enjoy long after the last dame has told her last tale.

Quite by accident, Lieutenant Gullivar Jones of the United States Navy is transported to Mars.Not a barren, lifeless planet, Mars is a lush and beautiful world whose elf-like people embrace him like a brother. To rescue his new bride, the Princess Heru, he quests across the globe to the frosty land of the barbarians who have taken her.For only he is capable of saving her... and is the only one willing to.____First published in 1905, this timeless classic is arguably one of the inspirations for Edgar Rice Burroughs and other authors. Today it stands as a testament to the late Victorian/Edwardian era mind, their wonder, and imagination.

A masterpiece of stories by H. G. Wells, masterfully tied together by time and place. First, a shop owner named Mr. Cave, enraptured by a crystal egg, struggles to find a way to keep his magical possession... Then we are taken to a time when cave people struggled to find their place on the planet and keep their lives. The forward to the far future where, in the place the cave people once camped, a young couple's back are bowed beneath the tyranny of corporate possession. Then at last to a man given the power to work miracles, but cannot seem to work out how to deal with a cop.

A collection of folklore with foxes. From the age-old relationship between Fox and Bear to the dangerous farmer, clever Fox skips from tale to tale where he wins some and loses some. Originally published in 1914, this is a treat from the late Victorian/early Edwardian period.

A collection of folklore and fairy tale stories involving bears. This collection has one of the original retellings of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, as well as hints to old folklore mentioning lesser known goblins known as skrattels and the age-old relationship between Fox and Bear. Originally published in 1913, this is a treat from the late Victorian period.

"That's what I thought; and when you can't work ruin stares you in the face, eh? Now I have a manuscript-""Oh Lord!" I cried. "Don't. There are millions in the same fix. Even my cook writes."______________________________One perfect evening the author receives a ghostly phone call from none other than the Baron Munchausen himself , with a rich offer no sane living man could refuse. Proclaiming his devotion to the truth behind every one of the baron's tall tales, the author presented this book to the public with absolute faith that you would believe them as much as he does

"That is true," said Ward. "And they do do you, my beloved William. It's a wonder to me you are not dizzy turning over in your grave the way they do you."Everyone who has ever died has had to cross the River Styx in the underworld. But even after death, men will be men. On the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth, some put a houseboat on the river Styx to be an exclusive men's club. But their club may not be as stuffy and quiet as the ones found on the mortal plane. No one can stop teasing Shakespear regarding the authorship of his plays. They wonder if Adam ever had a tail. And, of course, no women are allowed.

Well-behaved women seldom make history. Lola Montez was anything but well-behaved.Many were enamored by her sparkling blue eyes and midnight black hair, but she was captivated by fame, power and money. In an age where women struggled for equality, she danced to the top where she eventually became the Duchess of Landsfeld.Inspired by Barbara Tuchman's historical truth-telling style, the author DOV SILVERMAN has worked to tell us about the most fascinating, intelligent and extraordinarily beautiful woman of the 19th century - following her worldly life into her days as a Christian penitent. He believes Lola would have approved.

Lhung is a celestial dragon trapped in mortal form - and no one can see him. That is, until he meets the girl in the garden who can see him very well indeed.They both with their secrets forge an intimate friendship that can never blossom farther, even though Lhung desperately wishes it could. His love for her forces him to linger on despite emotional adversity and angry rivals.And even though, he often reminds himself, if she found out he were also a vampire she may never want to see him again.Warning: HB is an Amer-manga that reads left to right. It sometimes contains adult content.