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For those 12 and up
The books in this category are centered on life and it’s issues for the young adult.
The Open Book
The Open Book
chapter one
chapter two
chapter three
chapter four
chapter five
chapter six
chapter seven
chapter eight
chapter nine
chapter ten
chapter eleven
chapter twelve
chapter thirteen
chapter fourteen
chapter fifteen
chapter sixteen
chapter seventeen
chapter eighteen
chapter nineteen
chapter twenty
chapter twenty-one
chapter twenty-two
chapter twenty-three
chapter twenty-four
chapter twenty-five
chapter twenty-six
The Writer
The Writer
chapter one
chapter twelve
chapter eleven
chapter ten
chapter nine
chapter eight
chapter seven
chapter six
chapter five
chapter four
chapter three
chapter two
chapter thirteen
chapter fourteen
chapter fifteen
chapter sixteen
chapter seventeen
chapter twenty-two
chapter twenty-one
chapter twenty
chapter nineteen
chapter eighteen
The Reader
The Reader
chapter one
chapter two
chapter seven
chapter six
chapter five
chapter four
chapter three
chapter eight
chapter nine
chapter ten
chapter eleven
chapter twelve
chapter nineteen
chapter eighteen
chapter seventeen
chapter sixteen
chapter fifteen
chapter fourteen
chapter thirteen
chapter twenty-one
chapter twenty
The Newstead Project, chapters 101- bridge
The Newstead Project
chapters 101- bridge
chapter one hundred one/ nothing
chapter one hundred nine/ ferocious kitten
chapter one hundred eight/ silver lining
chapter one hundred seven/ hell
chapter one hundred six/ hell
chapter one hundred five/ newstead
chapter one hundred four/ desperate ground
chapter one hundred three/ beautiful
chapter one hundred two/ hallucinations
chapter one hundred ten/ visions and nightmares
chapter one hundred eleven/ the painting
chapter one hundred twelve/ roles to fill
chapter one hundred thirteen/ roles to fill
chapter one hundred fourteen/ reiterations
chapter one hundred twenty-four/ jackass
chapter one hundred twenty-three/ all of us
chapter one hundred twenty-two/ bloodbrothers
chapter one hundred twenty-one/ real team bravo
chapter one hundred twenty/ in-direct method
chapter one hundred nineteen/ begun
chapter one hundred eighteen/ before
chapter one hundred seventeen/ the heist
chapter one hundred sixteen/ preparations
chapter one hundred fifteen/ choices
chapter one hundred twenty-nine/ the cylinder
chapter one hundred twenty-eight/ the martyr
chapter one hundred twenty-seven/ the after
chapter one hundred twenty-six/ left
chapter one hundred twenty-five/ moving on
a bridge: gerrard
The Newstead Project, chapters 21-40
The Newstead Project
chapters 21-40
chapter twenty-one/ marcus
chapter twenty-six/ epiphany moment#2
chapter twenty-five/ epiphany moment #1
chapter twenty-four/ horrible surprises
chapter twenty-three/ fred wins
chapter twenty-two/ staying
chapter twenty-seven/ misunderstood
chapter twenty-eight/ thinking
chapter twenty-nine/ fred/one rachel/one
chapter thirty/ you call this a date?
chapter thirty-one/ the recorder
chapter thirty-six/ bad liar
chapter thirty-five/ humble pie
chapter thirty-four/ the voice that got it right
chapter thirty-three/ field training exercise
chapter thirty-two/ reflections
chapter forty/ wanted
chapter thirty-nine/ hell
chapter thirty-eight/ a birthday to remember
chapter thirty-seven/ seniors
The Newstead Project, chapters 1-20
The Newstead Project
chapters 1-20
chapter one/ the invitation
chapter two/ the voice
chapter seven/ roommates
chapter six/ chapman hall
chapter five/ the dean
chapter four/ arrival
chapter three/ hitting the mark
chapter eight/ uniformity
chapter nine/ the rec room
chapter ten/ turning pages
chapter eleven/ unfortunate
chapter twelve/ empty
chapter nineteen/ nephilim
chapter eighteen/ them
chapter seventeen/ the secret
chapter sixteen/ rachel's frustration
chapter fifteen/ fred
chapter fourteen/ working papers
chapter thirteen/ the waitress
chapter twenty/ found out
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The Farmer and His Wife
A whimsically told tale of a Farmer and his Wife as they find and settle their Farm.
“You see, they are Farmers already. Have been for forever so long. A Farmer isn’t something you become. It’s something you are. Just like you don’t become a Baker or a Candlestick Maker. You are born one. And they were born Farmers.”
Full length novel.
The Newstead Project
Joel Cranston’s the luckiest guy ever. He’s just been scouted by Newstead, a blue-chip private school in Vermont. He’s just what they’re looking for: tall, athletic, trainable. He’ll fit right in with the hundred or so other guys already there–and he should. He’s their genetic match. But will that be enough for Joel to survive what is The Newstead Project? Full length novel.
Sisters Grimm
An ongoing collection of parables, fables, and fairy tales anonymously told from todays most influential women. A new tale to be added weekly until all the tales we have to tell are complete. Online, musically enhanced edition. *a portion of the proceeds to be given to CompassCare, a nonprofit that helps women in crisis.
2084
Society has evolved. Peace abounds. Disease is a thing of the past. Precipitation does not exist–it is not needed—in the regulated atmosphere, plant life receives its nourishment from the ground, resulting in extensive yields. Each member of Society is properly utilized–having gone through a series of gene testing to best determine the roles suited to them–to determine their traits. Their abilities. All is well. Until…
Cinderella
Charles Perrault’s beloved classic brilliantly retold in this masterpiece. Featuring an original musical score by Nathan Moran and artwork by Jessica Gadra. Narrated by Melanie Schulz.
The Reader
Strange things happen to Liz Brown. Buildings fall down. Libraries start on fire. But the strangest of all is him–the phoenix who expects her to drop everything and follow him. Book one of a Novella trilogy.
The Writer
With Adam gone, Liz is faced with the truth that a Reader is useless without a Book. Determined to find him again, she comes out of hiding only to discover another truth: every Book has a Writer. Second book in a Novella trilogy.
The Open Book
Liz has called and The Open Book has responded. Now only two questions remain: Was it a good idea for the three of them to be in one place? And what if Liz wasn’t the one who planned it that way? Third book in Novella trilogy.
A Glowworm
The world at war is over.
Ilse is left in the rubble that Germany has become. Childhood and it’s dreams are things of the past; and with it’s passing comes life’s hardest lesson: survival takes sacrifice.
Haunted
This parallel universe themed short story by Melanie Schulz, first featured in the anthology Parallels: Felix Was Here, is sure to haunt you.
Shifting Sands
Shifting Sands is a prequel to Past Due, the first book in the Coulter Men series. In the series, each of the three Coulter brothers has his chance to tell his story and find his happily ever after. In this story, Angel, the broken girl who sets the stage for her sister’s tragedy, gets a chance to tell hers.
Just Leave
A Craigslist sale gone wrong.
A Creature Stirring
Alfie loves to tell stories to his sister–until the worst one of all comes true.
When Tommorow Comes
The end of the world has come with a shutter and a roar, and out of the ashes will rise a new generation.
Suburban Legend
Turns out not all suburban legends are real, but some of them are, and some of them can happen to you.
Scuttle
I never thought that buying a gallon of milk would prove to be fatal–begins this haunting tale by Milo James Fowler.
Breathe
Big sisters can be a pain, and so can their boyfriends. But sometimes little brothers can surprise you.
Grandpa's Bluetooth
Visiting Grandpa isn’t what it used to be in this Flash Fiction by Milo James Fowler. Freed Books edition
In Lord Shadow's House
Jarius Knigglesby has a problem, besides his unfortunate name. He wants something and will give anything to have it. And he does. A Halloween Tale.
Alphabet Soup
A collection of dark flash fiction by Melanie Schulz, each lasting approximately two minutes, and each corresponding with a letter in the alphabet.
Books for children ages 2-5