Download or read book Snowman Shivers written by Mark Leslie and published by Stark Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might never build another snowman again! If you have ever cast an uncomfortable glance over your shoulder when passing the silent snowy sentinels that stand looking at you as you pass on the icy sidewalk, if you've ever questioned what might really happen if the old silk hat placed on Frosty the Snowman's head was truly magic, then these two dark humor snowman tales by Mark Leslie are for you. THAT OLD SILK HAT THEY FOUND Why does that classic song always portray a jolly, happy snowman dancing around and celebrating life? What if, once the kids placed that old silk hat on Frosty's head, it wasn't quite the magical experience? IDES OF MARCH In the middle of March a middle-aged man frustrated with the benign activity of filling out his annual tax forms is confronted with a bizarre event - two hulking creatures appear in a pick up truck and are intent on kidnapping the snowman from the front yard.
Download or read book Dark Shadows written by Mark Leslie and published by Stark Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Screams mingle with the dark shadows in this third collection in a series of short horror tales from the dark mind of Mark Leslie. THE SHADOW MEN: The bogeymen of the New Hampshire wilderness known as "The Shadow Men" lurk in the shadows of the trees and only come out at night in order to lure and trick children into their clutches. FOLLOW THE SHADOW: Isn't it funny how a person's shadow follows every single movement a person makes? Or could it perhaps be the other way around? What if a person was forced to follow the lead of their shadow? A MURDER OF SCARECROWS: A small east coast community becomes over-run in the middle of the night by a growing army of scarecrows that seem to appear out of nowhere. If you're looking for three quick jaunts into worlds where darkness mingles with the echoes of cries in the night, you'll want to crack open the pages and start listening for the nocturnal screams. The stories and accompanying "behind the screams" notes from the author come to approximately 14,000 words.
Download or read book Goosebumps Movie Novel written by R.L. Stine and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They're baa-ack! Make way for the bestselling children's series of all time! With a fresh new look, GOOSEBUMPS is set to scare a whole new generation of kids. So reader beware--you're in for a scare! In this retelling of the film, Zach has just moved from NYC to a creepy small town. He quickly becomes convinced his new neighbour, Hannah, is in danger. But when tries to rescue her, he accidentally unleashes the monsters created and brought to life by her writer father, R.L. Stine!
Download or read book Collateral Damage written by Mark Leslie and published by Stark Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter O'Mallick isn't just having a bad day; he's having a bad life. Walking around with a powerful death curse it seems like everyone Peter knows or gets close to meets an untimely fate. But when Peter realizes he can use his powers for good, being a harbinger of death might not be so bad. Provided he's not worried about collateral damage. "Collateral Damage" is a stand-alone short story of about 5400 words set in the SIN-EATER universe that unrolls in the Mark Leslie novel I, DEATH, released in late 2013 by Atomic Fez Publishing. This eBook file also contains "behind the story" and "about I, DEATH" notes as well as a preview of I, DEATH -- Total word count is approximately 10,000 words.
Download or read book This Time Around written by Mark Leslie and published by Stark Publishing. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY Being a werewolf isn't all about howling at the moon. Or running carelessly through boundless fields feeling the wind in your fur. Not when you live in the most populous city in the US. For Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in Manhattan and afflicted with lycanthropy, there are odd side effects to being a werewolf in the middle of a bustling metropolis. Such as waking up naked in Battery Park with absolutely no memory of the night before as a wolf and trying to figure out why there is a bullet hole in his leg. Just another day in the life of a man living with the odd side effect of his werewolf affliction. (This 10,000 word short story is the original short story written by Mark Leslie that eventually inspired the full length Mark Leslie Novel: A Canadian Werewolf in New York) Keywords: Free, wolf, superhero, Spider-Man, urban fantasy, action and adventure, reluctant hero
Download or read book Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments The Inside Stories from the Artists Who Create Them written by John Peterson and published by Hallmark Cards, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snowmen at Work written by Caralyn Buehner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were a snowman, what job would you choose? Ten years ago, on the publication of Snowmen at Night, we discovered the secret lives of snowmen. While we humans sleep, the snowmen go sledding, play baseball, and drink cocoa. But now it's revealed that snowmen don't just play all night--they have jobs to do, just like the parents of human kids. Dentists replace missing coal from snowman smiles while pet store owners help pair snowkids with their very own snowpuppy or snowfish to love. The pizza man delivers frozen pizza, and factory workers make the coolest toys in town. This fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Snowmen series is a gleeful, goofy delight. Kids will love spotting the silly details in each illustration, and the hidden pictures too. (They can look on the back side of the book jacket for a key to all that's concealed within.)
Download or read book Curtain Up written by Dave Hopwood and published by Church House Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a variety of styles Dave Hopwood has put together an invaluable drama resource for schools and churches that helps children discover a wealth of stories and truths from the Bible.
Download or read book Blackout at Christmas written by Beth Cornelison and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a Christmas Eve blizzard in Seattle, three couples find themselves in a citywide blackout… Stranded with the Bridesmaid by Beth Cornelison When their car skids off the road, the best man and bridesmaid are snowbound. While struggling to stay warm, they spend long hours getting to know each other in the most intimate ways.… Santa Under Cover by Sharron McClellan On a trip to see Santa at the mall, the lights go out and a child goes missing. To stay alive, this couple must outsmart the Christmas bandits holding them hostage. Kiss Me on Christmas by Jennifer Morey Stuck at a coffee shop during the blackout, a man and a woman must share a hotel room for the night. Will this pair of opposites discover what they've been missing?
Download or read book An Author s Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores written by Mark Leslie Lefebvre and published by Stark Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any author can get their book listed in an online catalog. But what if you want more? What if you want to rise above the digital masses and be relevant to booksellers and librarians? In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what about: * Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels. * Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons. * Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book * Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library * Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you. With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people. This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative. If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you. An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.
Download or read book Christmas with the Cowboy written by Tina Radcliffe and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a military man comes home for the holidays, he gets a second chance at love on Big Heart Ranch in this heartwarming romance of joy and faith. Former navy SEAL Zach Norman has been avoiding his ranching roots—and the woman he couldn’t have. Back to visit his brother’s widow, Emma Maxwell Norman, and her adorable toddler twins, the bah-humbug cowboy is roped into helping prepare the ranch for the holidays. Working side by side, can Emma and Zach overcome their troubled past . . . and receive the greatest Christmas gift of all—love? “My favorite part of this story is the feeling it gives you—a feeling of warmth, family, and God’s love.” —Inkwell Inspirations “A sweet Christmas story of new beginnings and forgiveness . . . Their story is a tender one that will have the reader cheering for them to find their happily-ever-after.” —She Lives to Read “It was the perfect Christian holiday story with some romance and lots of fun. Highly recommend this book and the entire series!” —EmpowerMoms.net
Download or read book The Little Demon Girl written by Josh Duer and published by Fultus Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story is told in first person from the protagonist Joshua. He is slowly going insane and the only thing that keeps him stable is the three-foot tall demon girl who lives in his closet.
Download or read book Writings to Honour Cherish paperback written by and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enid Blyton s Christmas Tales written by Enid Blyton and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2016-09-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Christmas with one of the world's best-loved children's authors in this sparkly collection of stories. This hugely popular short story collection, first published in 2016, is back with a shiny new cover... Nobody captures the spirit of Christmas like Enid Blyton, and in these stories, she describes the excitement of anticipating gifts, the pleasures of making special food, of singing carols, and coming together to share good times with friends and families. As ever with Blyton, there is mischief and mayhem but good always prevails in the end. These traditional tales are perfect for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. All stories previously appeared in magazines and anthologies from the 40s and 60s. This collection contains the original texts and is unillustrated. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2021: Rainy Day Stories Pet Stories Stories of Spells and Enchantments Christmas Tales *** Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Download or read book The Time Stone Christmas Legend IV written by Jeffrey Estrella and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A disgruntled North Pole elf steals the time stone and historical artifacts. The time stone team of Drax, Tina, and Mercedes must catch this little thief and teach him the truth meaning of Christmas that it's better to give than to receive or steal while finding an ally in him to work together and to unite against their old nemesis Maggie Wilcox AKA The Ice Princess, with a cloning machine, who wishes to unleash a dark and powerful beast called ITOZ and her desire to become impregnated with Drax's twins. Maggie eventually succeeds in destroying the time stone team and using her clone machine to make multiple versions of her and a drone army with mega mortal allies to travel throughout history to find the source of ultimate power and key to everything, the city of gold, pitting legends of good versus ultimate evil where all of history hangs in the balance.
Download or read book Wrapped Up in Christmas Love written by Janice Lynn and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On paper he reads like Mr. Wrong, but under the mistletoe he feels so right… Determined to ensure her sister’s wedding is storybook perfect, Isabelle Davis secretly hires Army Veteran Zach Dawson to locate her estranged father. But the more time she spends with Zach surrounded by Christmas spirit and twinkling lights, Isabelle fears she’s falling in love. Can she trust her heart to a man whose past seems so similar to her absent father’s? Zach Dawson proudly served his country for twelve years until an injury ended his military career. He holds his secrets close, but he’ll help Isabelle find her father—even if the man doesn’t want to be found. And if he’s also sewing up a storm at Isabelle’s quilt shop, and appreciating every moment spent with her, it doesn’t have to mean anything, much. Unless he can somehow persuade Isabelle to take a chance on love? That’s a mission he’s eager to accept.
Download or read book Naughty Little Christmas written by Lili Valente and published by Self Taught Ninja Inc. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A RED HOT second chance romance. A weekend in a snowed in cabin. And all kinds of ways to get warm.... I figured moonlighting as a Santa stripper was the most exciting thing on my docket this holiday season. But that was before Macy Clayton careened back into my life, before we were snowed in at a ranger station in the middle of nowhere. And yes, what the survivalists say is true--you really do stay warmer, and happier, when you're naked. Soon, Macy and I are back on track to forever. But crossed signals and old wounds prove that second chances can be tricky, even during the most wonderful time of the year. I'll pull out all the stops to prove to Macy she's the only one I want to jingle my bells, but will it be enough to pull off a Christmas miracle?
