It's 2134 in a dystopian America, one century after a series of zombie plagues first infected then obliterated much of the world's population.The survivors formed six walled Cities throughout the continent, all under the rule of a totalitarian government that enforces strict control over its populace.You must obey your government.You must be a good citizen.You must be a productive citizen.You must not break the law.Or The Cit...

This fine collection of vintage mysteries from the pulp magazines presents 13 tales sure to thrill the armchair detective. Included are:HANDS OF DOOM, by David H. KellerEVIDENCE, by Murray LeinsterTHE DRUMS OF DEATH, by J. Allan DunnHAIR OF THE CAT, by Robert TurnerHELL’S SIPHON, by George Harmon CoxeDIBBLE DABBLES IN DEATH, by David Wright O’BrienCLOSE TO MY HEART, by Chester S. GeierTHE RAG-TAG GIRL, by Norbert DavisMASTER O...

Deep in the heart of Xristhana, richest city in all of Ilios, an ancient ritual is about to occur, a glaive duel between champions. It is a custom enjoyed by all noble elves, all except Ilona, fabled princess of the House of Fire. When she fails to thwart the barbaric duel with her powerful magic, she is confronted by the victor who attempts to win her heart with his prize. Before love can blossom, Mithrain, who is a lowly glaive lord's son, must return to the battlefield. Meanwhile Ilona ...

When a husband becomes disgruntled by his wife's expensive obsession with little collectibles, he soon learns that vengeful ghosts come in all shapes and sizes.

Live More by Choosing LessOur lives are full of stuff. Our world encourages both buying and holding onto things. We seem to have this obsession with possessing things. And, sadly, we are reluctant to let go of what we already own. This leads to clutter, hoarding, and the unhealthy thinking that goes with it.Thanks to clever advertising and eager sellers we’ve become accustomed to wanting more, bigger, improved faster, more efficient products. We can’t get e...

Today we are all too well acquainted with a view of work and economics as necessary evils—means to an end. Our culture shouts its disapproval of work as bothersome, if necessary. It is conflicted over competing economic views and challenges the notion that one system can be better than all the rest. Even in the church the importance of work and economics can be undermined or dismissed. But what if we took great joy in our work? What if we began to develop an economic vision that reflects G...

Marty McSwirl is a good squirrel dad who tries hard to provide for his family but can never seem to keep up! So he comes up with an idea for an acorn harvester and, with the help of some friends, he turns his idea into a working machine.Will his new creation solve his harvesting problems? Read Marty McSwirl, a fun tale for the whole family!About the AuthorDavid Wright is the proud father of three wonderful children: John, Anna, and Andrew. When he is not doing his mos...

In "The Story of the Thirty-Third N. Y. S. Vols", David Wright Judd offers a vivid and personal chronicle of military life during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the experiences of the Thirty-Third New York State Volunteers. Written with a poignant yet clear literary style, this narrative intertwines firsthand accounts, meticulously detailed observations, and reflective commentary, providing readers an authentic glimpse into the harrowing realities of campaigning in Virgin...

Tales of Mystery boasts an eclectic menagerie of twisted tales, from classic pot boilers, to cozy whodunits, to alien nightmares that leave you gasping. Vampires seeking a high-tech upgrade. Witches who cook. Toys that hold court. Monsters just looking for a midnight snack. Detectives and scientists who are clearly in over their heads. A mystery lover's veritable buffet. This new anthology includes twelve original stories that are sure to please.

'Whoever best acquits himself, and tells The most amusing and instructive tale, Shall have a dinner, paid for by us all...' In Chaucer's most ambitious poem, The Canterbury Tales (c. 1387), a group of pilgrims assembles in an inn just outside London and agree to entertain each other on the way to Canterbury by telling stories. The pilgrims come from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to the worldly Monk and lusty Wife of Bath. Their tales are as various as the...

Create an army of rabid fans by telling richer, deeper stories that readers love.David Wright has garnered thousands of avid fans by writing dark stories that pull his readers in and keep them hooked to the last page. He masterfully balances darkness and light to create gripping stories his readers can't put down, with just enough hope that they are left feeling satisfied and dying to read the next book.In Into The Darkness, Dave takes you into his world and shows you how h...

As consciousness returned to him, Thane fought to push aside the thick curtain of nausea and pain which blanketed his mind. Somewhere in the distance a telephone was ringing with evenly spaced insistence, and Thane tried to struggle to his feet to answer it.“A minute...jus’ minute,” Thane mumbled thickly.He managed somehow to push himself upward on his elbows. Pain lanced molten shafts of agony into his temples and he groaned, clutching tightly to the cool, hard object in h...