The life she had once lived seemed like a distant memory. She still missed the book shop, she wondered if there was a chance she could go back to work, like she would even tell anyone about Dante, after all she would be exposing her Grandmother's secret too if she was to tell anyone. Tammy shook her head, she wouldn't tell anyone anyway. She was devoted to Dante and would never think of hurtingThe life she had once lived seemed like a distant memory. She still missed the book shop, she wondered if there was a chance she could go back to work, like she would even tell anyone about Dante, after all she would be exposing her Grandmother's secret too if she was to tell anyone. Tammy shook her head, she wouldn't tell anyone anyway. She was devoted to Dante and would never think of hurting him or his family.

The final part in the Closer series...Tammy took in a deep breath and blinked back her tears. “Look at me” she softly said. Dante's beautiful sculpted face looked up at her, his dark eyes filled with tears. Her tiny hands cupped his face, with a fingertip she wiped away a falling tear. “Everything is going to be fine. This is fate” she smiled. “This was always going to happen. Everything we have done or spoken about has led to this. Can't you see?”Can the curse be broken???

When Tammy Miller is forced to live in Ashville Manor, she quickly learns that nothing is quite as it seems.“A vampire?” Tammy said slowly, not really sure how to make sense of it. He didn't look like anything she had read about. His skin was a little too pale, but so was hers. He didn't have weird looking eyes or fangs. She reached out and pressed her hand on his chest. His heart was beating just like hers. Dante watched her reaction, he knew she was checking him out. Trying to figure out if he was about to jump her and suck her body dry. He wasn't like that, that was just fiction written in books by people who had no idea about real vampires.Her hand moved from his chest and gently touched his hand; his skin wasn't cold. He was definitely living and not dead. Weren't vampires Immortal?? She leaned a little closer. “Your not dead!”

Taken away from a life she thought was perfect. Dealing with her mother who is hiding a secret. Falling for someone who isn't who she believes he is. Feeling as if no one cares. Join Jen as her life becomes explosive in more ways than she can imagine. Without care... A emotional roller coaster which will leave you gasping for more.Four Hundred Sixteen. That’s all it takes to tell a story. A scary story. At least here. Every tale of horror and suspense in this book is exactly 416 words long (you can spend your time counting or reading, that’s up to you). Every story was written by a member of Authonomy.com.Stephen King takes 1,200 pages to tell a story. We do it in half a page. Sometimes we do it better. From Arachnoids to Zombies, “416” has it all. The first fifty four stories were submitted as part of my weekly Flash Fiction Friday contest. Always a treat for the readers, this particular contest was an outstanding success. We got a lot of “new” writers as well as the old standbys. Many wrote outside their comfort zone and they did it well.So, now we have a collection of horror worthy to be on the shelves of whatever bookstores are still in business (another horror story in itself). Unfortunately, timing is everything and my Ouja board tells me that there is not enough time to get “416” on the shelves. That shouldn’t stop you from putting it on yours, however. 416 words is less than two pages. But you won’t believe what we can fit into those two pages. I know I didn’t, and I still believe in Obama. When I first asked myself to edit this book, I thought “who wants to read a bunch of stories that aren’t even written by me. But after reading the submissions, I can almost see the logic of it. Besides, there are two stories that are by me, so everyone wins.Now, here we sit. You, me, and fifty-something tales, tailor made to be read on a cold October night. Short, intense and eerie. You can take them in small doses or plow through with one eye shut and one open. It’s up to you. Don’t be shy with feedback and comments. After all, a zombie can live on brains but a writer needs attention if he or she wants to thrive and survive.Finally, if you think it’s easy, feel free to give it a try. Send me a 416 word horror story before October 30, 2011, and I may add it to this lovely tome. Thank you to Authonomy and Rachel Authonomy for inspiring all of us to rise to this challenge. Mr. King and Koontz have set the bar. You tell us if we cleared it. And yes, this introduction is exactly 416 words.

All Three books in one read...When Tammy Miller is forced to live in Ashville Manor, she quickly learns that nothing is quite as it seems. The Renaldo family are hiding a big secret but can Tammy find it out???

Ryder Hilton gets a job as a body guard after his father refuses to give him any more allowances. Tess Oliver is a multi-million selling popstar, Ryder finds himself falling for her. Even though, he discovers he is madly in love with his room mate Jo.Ryder Hilton gets a job as a body guard after his father refuses to give him any more allowances. Tass Oliver is a multi-million selling popstar, Ryder finds himself falling for her. Even though, he dicovers he is madly in love with his room mate Jo.

All Three books in one read...When Tammy Miller is forced to live in Ashville Manor, she quickly learns that nothing is quite as it seems. The Renaldo family are hiding a big secret but can Tammy find it out???When Tammy Miller is forced to live in Ashville Manor, she quickly learns that nothing is quite as it seems. “A vampire?” Tammy said slowly, not really sure how to make sense of it. He didn't look like anything she had read about. His skin was a little too pale, but so was hers. He didn't have weird looking eyes or fangs. She reached out and pressed her hand on his chest. His heart was beating just like hers. Dante watched her reaction, he knew she was checking him out. Trying to figure out if he was about to jump her and suck her body dry. He wasn't like that, that was just fiction written in books by people who had no idea about real vampires.Her hand moved from his chest and gently touched his hand; his skin wasn't cold. He was definitely living and not dead. Weren't vampires Immortal?? She leaned a little closer. “You're not dead!”

Georgina Dawson was settled and looking for work. When she meets Maxwell Thomas; a cold hard business man. Her whole world explodes. She begins a journey that includes lies, deceit and discovers how love can control her whole world. Does she have everything she wants? Or does the dream end because of her previous decisions. Was it worth breaking the 'golden rule'? All three books now in one.

Georgina Dawson was settled and looking for work. When she meets Maxwell Thomas; a cold hard business man. Her whole world explodes. She begins a journey that includes lies, deceit and discovers how love can control her whole world. Does she have everything she wants? Or does the dream end because of her previous decisions. Was it worth breaking the 'golden rule' ?