YA Paranormal
Becoming a vampire was supposed to be about glamour and sophistication and mystery. Instead, I’m 14 forever.
Western
Noon sunlight glinted off the barrels of the two silver six-shooters. In a few minutes, the ownership of the El Dorado Ranch would be settled and Miss Kitty would have one less customer.
Science Fiction
The Galactic Empire spanned clouds, clusters, and solar systems beyond counting, with venerable trade routes as wide as planets. No one expected the end to come from a single software glitch.
Horror
I came home to find my little brother fondling a bloody knife. Time to move again.
Romance
Ace stunt pilot and aviation CEO Robert Roberto never liked the noise and smell that went along with keeping pets. Only a favor to his mother convinced him to lease his guest house to the perky, blond dog trainer.
Gay Romance
Ace stunt pilot and aviation CEO Robert Roberto never liked the noise and smell that went along with keeping pets. Only a favor to his mother caused him to lease his guest house to the perky, blond dog trainer.
Fantasy
Bilbo left one important fact out of the Red Book of Westmarch. The ring came with a matching bracelet.
Cosy Mystery
My Aunt Amanda had become quite the amateur sleuth, stumbling across dead bodies at gala festivals, during county fairs, and in the university library. This is why we regretted inviting her to the family reunion.
Cross-posted from Rodney’s Off Topic: 4/3/14 & 4/14/14
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