Moments In Time: A Collection of Short Fiction

Moments In Time: A Collection of Short Fiction

534 pages
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Published: 15 May 2014
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Language: English

Publication date: 15 May 2014

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Moments in Time is a charity anthology of short fiction comprised of fifteen short stories by fourteen authors, totaling 188,270 words and ranging in genres such as Steampunk, Erotica, and Paranormal, to Contemporary Romance and Fantasy. One hundred percent of money earned from the sale of this book goes directly to the WNY Independent Living, Inc. - a not-for-profit organization whose goals are to promote education, equality, and empowerment to individuals with various disabilities. “The Airship’s Heart” by Dominic K. Alexander A captain’s young widow longs to avenge her husband’s death, so disguises herself as a boy and enlists in Her Majesty’s Navy to take a post on an . . . airship? “Baby Special” by C.C. Brown A gung-ho Marine learns to adapt to a situation beyond his control as his wife gives birth to their first child. “Because You Are Mine” by Madeline Sheehan Half human, half wolf, and promised to a purebred alpha wolf who wants her to submit. What’s a girl to do? “The Benson” by Karina Halle Ghost hunters investigate a hotel rumored to be haunted, and discover more than they bargained for. “Dark Paradise” by Karina Halle Distraught by her husband’s affair, a woman flees to Hawaii to lose herself, but instead finds something unexpected. “Home” by Joanne Schwehm Newly divorced Sophia DeMarco returns to her childhood home ready to pack up her past and begin her new life. What she discovers is there are parts in her past that aren’t so easily left behind. “Maverick” by Chelsea Camaron An ICU nurse takes a personal interest in a patient’s recovery, changing both his life and hers forever. “One Night Away” by Nicole Jacquelyn After chasing her kids around the house all day, a stay-at-home mom goes out for a much-needed night on the town and encounters a sexy man. “One Night with a Cowboy” by Lisa M. Harley What’s a sure-fire cure for a broken heart? A cowboy, of course! “Reaching for the Stars” by Sophie Monroe A shallow, self-centered party girl sets her sights on a rock-and-roll star for her happily-ever-after. “Sapphire” by Ashley Suzanne Traumatized by the abuse in her past, a hooker working in a strip club is shocked to learn that fairy tales sometimes do come true. “Shouting with Silence” by Kahlen Aymes An off-Broadway actress struggles with whether to continue an online relationship that has been a constant presence in her life. But when the enigmatic man she chats with refuses to allow her to truly get to know him, she is forced to face the fact that words—while powerful—may not be enough. “The Slum Queen” by Daryl Banner Though she came from the slums, she is now queen of a world far in our future. Ignoring the uprising that threatens her throne, she sets her focus on filling the hole inside her heart. But will she succeed before it’s too late? “Uncharted Waters” by Amber Lynn Natusch After years on the run from her abusive ex, Cristina seeks refuge in an unlikely place—Alaska. When a handsome fisherman enters her life, can she stop looking over her shoulder long enough to give him a chance, or will her past continue to dictate her future . . . a future full of solitude and regret? “Unleashed” by Erin Noelle A young shifter who has been captured and abused is eventually unleashed in more ways than she co