Road Trip - format ePub

Made hostages for a world whose international leaders didn't know how to behave, we ended up on a new world, one we have to make our own, where every step of civilization has to be earned, all over again....

From ships lost to accidents in warp, space pirates and plague, to colonies facing unexpected rivals, and new lifeforms on the ground, this collection draws on some of the what-ifs and maybes surrounding...

From dragons to starships to lost colonies and deadly mermaids, this collection of poetry wander through genres and setting and poetic forms with happy abandon. It explores worlds and settings and reflects...

A poem for every day of the leap year, drawn from the fantastical, the future and the fallout from real life—and written for dreamers everywhere. While most are set in worlds of imagination, there are...

A short, speculative short story involving a lost prince, and an invading fleet. Is the starman friend or foe? The press can't be trusted to tell the truth, and humanity's future is on the line.

Stow-away, Odyssey agent, trouble-maker, rogue, Cutter's life's been interesting no matter which way you slice it—and now it's been put into chronological order so you can see what piece of mischief occurred...

365 days more of poetry, with verse ranging from the future to the past, the spooky to the melancholic, classic forms to experimental. Whether it's a lost colony ship, or vampires celebrating Christmas,...

A short science-fiction story concerning a werewolf child in crisis, werewolf activists on the hunt, pizza, a lonely spacer, and an embarrassing request. When a schoolyard meltdown leads to his family's...

This fantasy short story includes: A place by the fire in exchange for a story, the tale of a blind bard and a dragon, a knight and his squire, sharing stories for a place at a fire. It's a highlight...

A short story concerning, a cursed ghost, a queen—and her valet—haunted by more than memory, an assassin with a contract to fill, and a hidden truth.Can a queen find happiness when the needs of state...

A science-fiction short story involving: a crystalline canyon, cats and spinners hidden along the walls, a missing flyer, a stolen child, and an agent and her nemesis working together to bring them to...

A science-fiction short story involving: an alien autumn, an unseen predator, deadly burrowers and an oncoming winter, and bugs big enough to ride. Joaquin only wants to warn his daughter of a new danger,...

I came around to a stranger's touch.And familiar faces I didn't remember.Memories surfaced slowly, but would they return in time to save the mission?Or our lives?And what about those we're sworn to protect?Only...

A yearly tradition.A dance not forgotten.A planet torn by a long-running war.Hunted by an implacable, and driven into the ruins of a town he once called home, Mark Leader, Michael, must try to save his...

A fantasy short story A city under siege.A dragon under cover.Five kings lost to time.And two orphans running for their lives.Hunted by invaders, Valan races to find his sister before those seeking them....

Being a bodyguard isn't easy, not even when you're the seventh son in a long line of seventh sons, not even when the magic comes when you call—and especially not when the man you are protecting is a treacherous,...

I ran away from home to find a better life—not be forced into one. You can call me picky, but a girl likes to be asked if she wants to work for you, not coerced—and Odyssey should know better. Now, I...

A science-fiction short story about a hard-kept secret, a protection job on a water-world gone very wrong, and an agent trying to avoid the legacies of her past. Will Jamie's secrets make, or break, her...

Missing colonists found. Check. Treaties signed. Check. Request for assistance received. Che—What? With New Haven missing two colonists in suspicious circumstances, it's up to Mitch and I to find them....

Pixies, trolls and urban policing, things got interesting when the Otherworld renewed its connection to ours. A new suite of crimes sprang into existence overnight…and a new breed of officer had to be...

Odyssey is everywhere and nowhere, a set of vigilante mercenaries masquerading as a cruise line company, they do their best to keep the worst of the elements in the universe in check. Whether it be protecting...

Not everything goes bump in the night. Some glide sorrowfully through castle halls and others stalk the dark, looking for prey. From monsters who died long ago and still walk our world, to creatures who...

From 6-words to 1,000, and from werewolves to wizards, these pieces of flash range from an imagined past to an imagined future, exploring new heroes and old, and trying to understand where some of the...

Governing a colony isn't easy. I mean, I should be in my last year of school, stressing over exams and annoying my parents, not on some distant planet as a ransom for my world's good behavior. Instead,...

Dragons. Every dragon piece I've written to date, is in this collection—and some can only be found in this collection. Whether they're burning towns or bringing down starships, offering shelter or indulging...

Want to read a short story for every day of the leap year? Here's a collection that might help. Some of these pieces tell of the fantastic, others which take us to the stars and a myriad of other worlds,...

A short story involving a car crash, a cliff face, and a swarm of overexcited pixies. Given a choice between a very long drop and the very thing I'd fled didn't make things any better. How in either of...

Science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy, speculative fiction and a touch of horror, this collection plays with just about every genre, touching on everything from dragons to mermaids and pixies to zombies...

Shifters come in all shapes and sizes. Some can be found in the universes of Odyssey and Miss Delight, or the Pixie Dust setting, and some are found elsewhere. Whether they are laying their lives on the...

From the personal to the impersonal, from times of kings, to the modern era, battle, its causes, and attempts to make peace has been a major part of human history…and so have those who've lived it, survived...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

He thought he left the darkness behind. Until one night in the rain drags him back.Reverend Jacob Sullivan has traded bullets for the Bible, preaching peace in a crumbling New York parish where hope is...

Discover a heartwarming ebook about finding your voice with Leo and the Gentle Song. Leo, a sweet lion cub, doesn't want to roar; he prefers to sing softly. With the encouragement of his friends Gigi...

We've all heard the tales and know how they end. Haven't you always wondered what comes next for the characters after the story ended? What if Merlin got it wrong? Was all well in Neverland after Wendy...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. “In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul...

All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the...

The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents of the complete works of Oscar Wilde, containing more than 150 works. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie...

Agatha Christie’s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest…...

Leaving is never as simple as it seems.In Flight, a collection of quiet yet powerful literary short stories, author Amy Teegan explores the moment of departure—the instant when the familiar is left behind...

Eva Holloway is alone—utterly alone—on the deserted Star Station Wonderwall. A merciless plague has swept the galaxy, taking everyone she knew. Everyone except Eva.Every day is a fight against despair...

Cameron Fitzgerald is the king of convenience. As the billionaire founder of Cam's Comfy Cuisine, he's built a meal-kit empire that's revolutionized the way people cook at home. But when a scandal threatens...

A Civil War farmer's harrowing odyssey from battle to desertion ends in tragedy, revealing the era's tumultuous spirit through a series of poignant vignettes.William Henry Howe, a modest farmer, leaves...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

Il est milliardaire et concepteur de jeux vidéo. Elle est la showgirl de Las Vegas. À l'approche de la réunion des dix ans de leur lycée, peut-il lui prouver qu'ils sont faits l'un pour l'autre. Cette...

He burns for his fated mate.EmersonI just moved to Twisted Oak and sunk all of my money into a small house here on the outskirts of town.This move is meant to be my fresh start and so far, things are...

Klaria avoided town. It was too close to the ocean. She couldn't control herself near the sea, the urge to take to the waves too strong. She'd already scared herself once by nearly drowning. It turned...

Six years ago, Luo An's life was turned upside down by the people she trusted the most. Betrayed by her half-sister and drugged at a bar, she was handed over to strangers, stripped of her agency, and...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

Wilson just hauls cargo between systems. A space trucker. Until the Resistance to the Church Militant needs an agent smuggled out of Vatican Centro, just one step ahead of the Inquisitors.Who needs Wilson's...

Ever wake up and realize that today just isn't your day?Jeremy's day started with a headache and gets worse when he can't log into his computer at work. And that vivid dream of an alien abduction just...

When Dara sets out to do research for a new article, she gets much more than she bargained for. Dara's research for an article leads her to Vampland, a hedonistic club that sparks her wild side. But it's...

What if bedtime stories could be as unique as your child? The AI-Generated Fairytale Machine is a groundbreaking, magical storybook that creates personalized bedtime tales for children ages 3-10. Each...

A creature of folklore on the prowl. An open-minded detective investigating the bizarre reports. It's just mass hysteria because monsters aren't real..right?

Fate of Girls Comics – K.HiLL is an electrifying, visually stunning journey that explores destiny, empowerment, and the unique challenges faced by young women. 📚💥 With vivid illustrations and a bold narrative...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...