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E-mail me at: michaelablesbooks@gmail.com for a "FREE" copy for an honest review.
Also, willing to swap for reviews!

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Jaxson's Song
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The Fifth Hour

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Sadly neither are free from Amazon UK :(

Please can you review my book...
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I would love some more reviews for my clean, new adult, science fiction romance. It's free now on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/Elissa-Blue-Bo...
If you don't have KU, message me for a free Kindle copy. :)


“I absolutely LOVE Ms. Mutter’s writing style. Her descriptions are captivating to me, as a lifelong fan of all things British, I enjoy her humour and the clarity with which she delivers her characters. I feel like I know them well by the time I’m well into each chapter. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.” “I sometimes find that when books have too many characters I don’t always care about them. It didn’t happen with this book. I really wanted to know more about every one of them.” “If you like complex characters and a strong story, you'll like this book.”
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The Kindle edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi
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My ten Kindle editions on Amazon are £0.99 each and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The paperback versions won’t break the bank either. If you enjoy audiobooks, two of my books, The Hostile and Her demonic Angel, are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks. Audiobooks of Holiday for The Hostile, and The Hostile Game are in production and will both be available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes by the beginning of August 2017.
Here is an extract from Potholes and Magic Carpets http://amzn.to/2bHkrQI
Joy Mutter


It's a psychological thriller about a powerful, charismatic young beauty with a cult following of thousands. By turns charming, seductive, manipulative and terrifying, Malkeeya uses mind control and group sex to exploit her devotees in their search for happiness, love and spiritual salvation. Brace yourself for a shocking climax!

Nineteen-year-old Lucas Burke prefers being alone. He likes the silence, and he loves not having to care about anyone else’s problems: the less he’s forced to feel, the better. But after a year of college-induced isolation from everyone he used to know, the wedding of a former classmate sends Lucas back home, and that means reconciling with a group of friends that now might as well be strangers.
His sister hardly knows him, his “genius” best friend is nothing more than an addict, and his ex-boyfriend is still in a coma. All the while, wedding preparations send Lucas head first into a relationship with the groom’s best man—a recently cancer-free ex-Olympian who can’t stop talking.
Lucas knows that if he wants to survive the summer, he’ll have to learn to be a friend again, but it doesn’t come easy, and it might already be too late.
Reviews:
"In this impressive debut by author A.N. Casey we get a story about life, loss, and love. Permanent Jet Lag is a book that will definitely leave its mark on you once you've finished and I can guarantee it'll stick with you long after as well." -Les Joseph
"This is a MUSTMUSTMUSTMUSTMUST read. I can't even tell you.
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Every once in a while you come across a book that you just know you will remember years from now. It's the book that sticks with you like a battle wound, partly because you it just did something to you and partly because you wear a badge of honor that you were able to get through the book in one piece. This is that book." -Samantha
Message me if you are interested in a free copy in pdf, epub, or mobi form.
Permanent Jet Lag


This book is written to provide a simplified handbook to you such that you can familiarize yourself with the most popular Agile process framework to build complex software products.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Experienced Project Managers
- Aspiring Project Managers
- Business Analysts
- Developers or Programmers
- Test Managers and Engineers
- Business Project Managers or Leads
- Business and Technical Leaders
- Subject Matter Experts
- Students seeking an IT job
- Anyone who needs to learn the most popular Agile framework to expand one’s career opportunities.
- Anyone who needs a short and simple reference book on Scrum.
- Anyone who doesn’t have time to read large detailed books on Scrum.
- Anyone who needs to understand Scrum before enrolling into a training or a certification course.
Let me know if anyone is interested to read/review this book and I can share the .mobi or PDF version of the ebook The Basics of SCRUM

I am, at present, receiving 3 4 and 5* ratings on Goodreads.
Elizabeth

This book is written to provide a simplif..."
I have retired, but my daughter (project admin) and my work colleague (web designer) are interested. Please send pdf to honeysucklepear@virginmedia.com

I am offering several free promotions of my debut novel in the run-up to a fundraising event on World Elephant Day on 12th August
Padma and the Elephant Sutra
FREE NOW 9th and 10th June 2017
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Ancient human wisdom's are no more than trace memories of a deeper, more distant truth. An elephant truth. Guardians of the forests, they were there when ad-Om fell into their paradise.
It had to survive; the crafts prime directive.
To embed the alien traveller into H. sapiens was the desideratum. An act of cosmic vandalism, where the name of a different god, the first Word from a different beginning, was written like graffiti on the human soul. Ad-Om would reside in the DNA of the organism, producing and reproducing a most selfish gene until the alien could eventually leave. In their innocence, the last surviving humans had been taken, altered, and defiled. Recreated in the image of ad-Om, their purpose to subdue the earth and have dominion over all creatures, so that through them ad-Om might continue to live. From here, from this trace memory of the last straggling band of survivors began a new name-story, the genesis of so called wise men, of human civilisation, and a history still not realised.
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If you like the novel please help generate more interest in these beautiful creatures.
Thanks.

This is Sevda Khatamian. I recently self-published my second memoir, Morning People. It's a series of selected moments of life in a vast and endless city with friends living along the same path. It's written with a touch of dry humor, and I talk about things just the way I experience them.
Please let me know if you're interested. And there's a link down below if you'd like to have a look!
Thank you, have a good one!
Morning People

I have several promotional codes for the audible.com version of "Hatching Charlie: A Psychotherapist's Tale" available to people willing to post a review once they've finished. About the book, Midwest Book Review said: ""Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Hatching Charlie: A Memoir" is an inherently fascinating, thoughtful, and thought-provoking read from beginning to end."
Thanks for your consideration.

by Silver Mist Books
Prize:Talwan's Vengeance (Turn of the Tides Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Winner:First 10 entrants win.
Requirements for participation:
18+ years of age (or legal age)
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I’m looking for reviewers interested in reading my new erotic romance novel, Alone Before You. If you’re interested, I’ll send you a free electronic copy, either ePub or PDF depending on your preference. Send me a message if this is something you’re interested in.
Blurb:
With her past haunting her, Gwen Taylor shut herself off from every relationship she ever had.
But her lonely existence comes to an end when she moves to Beauforde, a small mountain town in Colorado. And when she meets Colton Underwood, a businessman and amateur boxer.
Their attraction is consuming, and soon even Gwen can’t deny her growing feelings toward Colt or the fact that their affair is anything but casual. But, even as she comes alive for the first time in years, her past threatens to destroy everything.
Drowning with guilt over a something she cannot change, Gwen must face her fears before it all catches up to her.
All the best,
Claire


It's a quick read that will touch the heart!
Three strangers, one dire day…and hope for the rest of their lives.
Warren Neal, a daytime TV actor is coming home broke and jobless. Gene Bonner, an attorney in the twilight of his career hasn’t spoken with his son in years and Jan London, the one-time socialite turned waitress is about to do something very dark.
The paths of these three desperate strangers will cross, leaving each a glimmer of hope for a second chance!
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Carl Winston awakens to find his son, Liam, screaming with fear. Trying to understand why, Carl tries to soothe him. Neighbors gather in front of Carl’s apartment to help – until they see him. The crowd cowers back, afraid of this monster.
Carl runs. His life of luxury is ripped away. Forced beyond the city limits, Carl sees a land bereft of life. Traveling in search of answers, his quest comes to a sudden halt when he collapses. As darkness shrouds him, a figure hovers from above.
Traveling along the same route, Eva Thomspon finds Carl and nurtures him back to life. Together, they continue the journey, finding out that their lives have too much in common to be a coincidence. As their affection for each other deepens, an unknown nemesis attempts to remove their only source of happiness – their love for each other.
Interpretation is a dystopian fiction that explores hope and happiness in the bleakest of conditions and what happens when it’s torn away.


My second comedy novel, The Accidental Scoundrel, is free until the 19th July.
It has been receiving good reviews and I have heard encouraging murmurings from the comedy writing world.
Here's what comedy historian and biographer Jem Roberts said about it -
"Anyone disappointed that Hugh Laurie's second novel never turned up will be glad they picked up The Accidental Scoundrel and gave it a damn good reading." - Jem Roberts, author of the upcoming official Fry and Laurie biography, Soupy Twists!
I do hope you take a look. I will doff my cap and raise a glass of whisky to you.
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James Hayden has a dream, and the Riggs test vehicle is going to take him there. But when failure after failure leads to his last chance exploding spectacularly, he must partner with an AI and gamble everything for one last shot at the stars.
43 Seconds is a hard science fiction short story set in the Hayden's World universe. The story is a 6000 word short read (< 45 minutes) and is the perfect size for reading on the go.
This updated edition includes the bonus story Silver-Side Up, a 1900 word short detailing what happens next with James and William.
Please check it out! The direct Amazon link is: http://bit.ly/43book

Thanks,
S.D.


Hi readers and reviewers, my new superhero/urban fantasy Karma is now available for presale on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/kcpvtxa
I'm looking for anyone interested in an..."
I wouldn't mind reviewing if you have this in pdf!
You can email me on goodreads to let me know.
Marsha

Hey everyone. I'm looking for lovers of Epic Fantasy---tales with multiple PoV's, magic, dozens of key characters, massive worlds, and intricate story-lines. Books whe..."
Hi David,
Sounds intriguing! Let me know if you still have copies available for an honest review!
All the best
Marsha

I have free copies of my novels and novellas available in return for honest reviews.

Sloan Elliot Richardson was as deadly a male as they came. Born into a ruling clan of Lycans, he swore to avenge the deaths caused by his brother. He could afford to care for no one until his mission was complete. Yet, his heart was won by a young girl with the courage of warriors.
Madison Lovell grew up obeying her instinct even when it led her into a dark barn to face a huge wolf. So when she heard that inner voice say he was the one for her, she knew she could let nothing stand in the way.

Callie had a weakness for dark and dangerous men. It was small wonder she fell so fast for the one that walked into her café that stormy night.
Nicholas had centuries to come to terms with the fact that he could never have happiness. His chivalry was a weakness that led to his being born to darkness and he had paid many times for his mistake. He knew it would be stupid to let himself feel anything for the sexy red-head behind the counter.
Yet desire is stronger than either mortals or vampires can understand....

Mael Drago, son of the dragon Elyrra and of the essence of the human mage Tal Amera, has had enough time to perfect his revenge. He spent centuries locked into the form of a dragon statue.
Tamara O’Reilly is a descendent of witches whose only desire is to live a life free of magic. Magic has its own way when she unintentionally breaks the spell that held Prince Mael imprisoned.
Desires change.... For nothing could have prepared her for the wild and wicked ride that only magic and true love could provide.
I also have 5 copies available of the newly released novel:

The Ancient One
Kadar had it all….so sinfully attractive he could have any female he wanted….more power than any other priest of ancient Egypt...
Then he lost it all - tricked into captivity and made no better than a djinn – forced to do the bidding of whoever opened his bottle.
The Dagda Princess
Lady Cynthia Learson, daughter to the Duke of Hawthorne, grew up believing she knew what her life would be like.
Then, in the year after her debut, she learns her family carries the ancient bloodline of the Dagda…
The Prophecy
The Lady of the Lake foretells the end of the world. Lady Cynthia is the only one who can change the future…and it all hinges on one act. Dare she free the one who may be her undoing? Or will freeing him be the one thing that will save them all?

I wrote a new e-book called "Forgotten Precursors". Available at Amazon.
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It is a book of educational essays dedicated to people curious to learn about distinguished engineers and scientists whose quest was to discover, build and transform the world. Its chapters, filled with photos, sketches, and quotes, bring to life the visual and written legacy of these geniuses. Also, several “sidebar” reveal examples of the earth’s own spectacular formation or of an engineered structure built around it with passion and care.
I will send you an epub or pdf copy for your review. Please e-mail me at
nmhourani50@gmail.com

Please send me a direct message on Goodreads if interested.

Volume 1, "Zombie Turkeys" is here: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01M3Q35H1
I'll send an electronic version to those who wish to review it. Email me at jms61614-andyzach@yahoo.com


Tip & Lulu: A tale of two friends
7 reviews | 4.5 star avg. | Children's > Social Issues > Friendship/Children's > Animals > Lions, Leopards, Tigers, etc.
Lulu is a playful little leopard cub, eager to make new friends. But it’s hard to make friends when everyone is afraid of you. Then one day, unexpectedly, she meets Tip, a shy meerkat pup. Can the two very different animals become friends?
Told in rhyming verse, Tip and Lulu is a charming tale about friendship, compassion, and acceptance.
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US/UK READERS - Tip & Lulu will available for purchase @ $0.99/£ 0.99 this weekend starting FRIDAY (July 28th-30th).

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I am looking for some book bloggers and reviews. I have coupons for free copies from the iBooks and Kindle store.
DM me if you are interested.
From the Publisher:
The debut novel from author Markus McDowell, this literary work is a re-imagining of an old-fashioned story of grief and the search for meaning in a world that seems not only uncaring, but vindictive. To and Fro Upon the Earth is a captivating (and disturbing) story about a man who rejects the common answers to life, suffering, and injustice. In his life, in his dreams, and in painful flashbacks, Jay Adam faces the agony of grave injustice, experiences the cold hand of fate, and reluctantly embarks upon a questionable search for meaning and hope.
Endorsements
“…well written…not for the faint of heart…McDowell takes perceived notions and completely shatters them…I believe that this novel is his wake up call to society.”
—Courtney Hancock
reviewer
“McDowell has expertly drilled deep into the core of humanity, exposing a raw nerve, a painful discovery but not without purpose…I too have struggled to make sense of the suffering, which has now propelled me into the present journey of grieving the losses. To and Fro Upon the Earth could not have come at a better time in my life.
—Linda Zupancic
Writer WIP, editor
British Columbia

3.83 · 6 Ratings · 4 Reviews

It's 1811, the spring wind blowing out of the western desert heralds disaster for the Mamluks of Egypt. Cairo is tearing itself apart in its struggle for modernization. Amym, a former Georgian slave soldier, seizes an opportunity to secure the freedom of the woman he loves. He must navigate the political unrest of a nation in turmoil and risks more than just his life to be with his childhood sweetheart. But the political intrigue and violence of an unstable nation force him to flee the only home he has ever known and fall into the grips of an evil that has lain in hiding for centuries. Will he find a way for them to be together while those around them die, or will he fall under the sway of a far reaching society of ancient, blood thirsty khafash?
Send me a private message with email address and preferred format for a free digital copy to review.

Thanks so much for staring this discussion!
If anyone out there reads juvenile fiction, I'd like to offer a free Kindle or Epub version of my latest chapter book, THE TYLER FILES, in advance of publication. Of course helpful reviews would be appreciated if you feel they're merited.
Summary:
Tyler is a normal 5th grader, except for one thing - His pants won’t stop talking! How will he make it through the day without becoming the school laughingstock? And how will Tyler survive his pants’ “off the cuff” remarks to the school bully (and to his secret crush?) With a little help from his best friend, Tyler gives a first-hand account of the mysterious, improbable and occasionally funny events that are so strange they can only be found in THE TYLER FILES.


A Frenchman in the British Army fighting Germans on the Western Front? That’d be a bastard—the illegitimate son of the French President, forbidden by father to join the fray.
Under an assumed name, Michel joins anyway. Except now he cannot escape the war that follows every step of the way as he and Henry—his comrade in arms—seek rest and recuperation in the mountains.
Instead of wine and women, they find Germans and a secret plot to destroy France’s hub of munitions production. Cut off and outnumbered, they recruit a motley army comprising a women’s auxiliary and an old farmer with a big rifle and bad attitude.
There’ll be no rest for these soldiers, not until Michel and Henry go to war.
A cracking action–adventure story for fans of Flashman and The Guns of Navarone.
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Happy reading,
Avan Judd Stallard

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Why do we do what we do?
Goals, dreams, ambition...
Money, power, revenge...
Maxwell and Olivia Dulane' have successfully built and maintained a strong foundation for their family and are considering handing over the reins to the family business.
Can they let go?
Tobias and Sheyla overcame difficulty in their early lives and were on the verge of creating a lasting legacy when all of their dreams began to shatter.
Will they survive this time?
Draven and Levi are on different sides of the law, both want the same thing, equally bad.
Can either win?
Choices, challenges, consequences...
Life doesn't always make it easy to remain true to one's values or escape them.
Nadia is torn between embracing the world created for her or leaving it behind.
What will she choose?
The past is meant to stay in the past, but Gabrielle and Imani discover that sometimes it never truly goes away.
So many people. So many questions.
It's life and it's complicated.
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Are you set up with an Amazon Author page or on KDP Amazon? That is how I make changes.


Thanks, I got set up. Looks like what I need.


After shooting and killing his nephew, a gunman runs amok in a London park. What drives Edward to commit such atrocities? Who will survive yet another of his moments of madness? Set in Jersey, Cornwall, London, Manchester, and places not of this world, Random Bullets is a contemporary crime thriller with a paranormal twist.
'Action-packed, thought-provoking, a real ride. I couldn't put it down,' 'crime with a twist,' 'An insightful look behind the many faces we wear, and how burning resentments can take you into madness and murder,' 'This is a very well thought-out book.' 'Kinetic — really zips along at a pace. I was really drawn in.' These are just a few of the reviews Random Bullets has received; 24 5-star reviews across all Amazon sites so far. Your review on Amazon and Goodreads would also be much appreciated.
I was interviewed in February 2016 by two BBC Radio 4 producers as part of their Analysis programme on Inheritance. They’d heard that Random Bullets deals with the divisive subject of disinheritance and its aftermath, something I’ve experienced personally. Published in November 2015, Random Bullets is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions. An audiobook edition of Random Bullets is in production. Audiobook versions of four of my other books are already available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
http://amzn.to/2ahXcc4 for the UK Kindle edition.
http://amzn.to/29eOAnl for the USA Kindle edition.
http://amzn.to/1Y2NmyC for the UK paperback edition.
http://amzn.to/2906R56 for the USA paperback edition.
11 of my 12 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, and The Hostile Game, are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks. Audiobooks of Potholes and Magic Carpets, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and Random Bullets will be available soon. You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
An excerpt from RANDOM BULLETS http://amzn.to/2btTrAC.
Joy Mutter

Here is the blurb:
Welcome to the Holy City at Summer’s End. The border with the Otherworld is razor thin. Shadowfest is coming. Malevolent spirits and monsters roam. Dark forces are plotting to seize power. The past has come back to haunt Brona the Apothecary and Aurelian the Investigator. Revenge can be a double-edged sword, as Morven the Mage once discovered. And Death may be the least of their worries …
There is a 100% discount available till 21 Sep 2017. You can download in any format. If you'd like a direct link or an attachment, you can message me here or email me at djreidauthor@gmail.com
I would be very grateful for honest reviews posted on Smashwords, Goodreads and/or Amazon.


Here is the bock cover blurb to give you an idea what the story is about.
In the realm of Wyverndawn, a wizard’s height is the mark of his power, so shrinking an entire inch is disastrous for Gerald. Looking to gain a few inches, Gerald attempts to create a village landmark using his superior wizarding skills. But the spell he bought — from a guy who knows a guy — is a tad more powerful than he anticipates. The resulting earthquake, hurricane and escape of a very dangerous wizard from prison really weren’t part of the plan. To add insult to injury, a red-faced Gerald finds himself banished from his village along with the one inch demotion; two more and he’ll join his father as a Royal Equine Poop Disposal Coordinator. Gerald’s hopes of returning home hinge on repairing the devastation he caused and thwarting the evil wizard’s plans of grasping Wyverndawn for his own. Failure could mean Gerald’s next spell might well be his last.
I have been told by my publisher that I'm allowed to give out electronic versions of Gerald for review purposes. If you would like a copy please drop me a line letting me know which format you prefer (mobi epub or pdf)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you :)


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Hello all!
In light of getting rejected by Bookbub this round of promos I decided to do a free Kindle run instead of a countdown deal. I would rather get my work in as many hands as possible than try and scrape the barrel for .99 cent sales.
Any support and reviews would be greatly welcomed.
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My YA Fantasy ebook, DREADMARROW THIEF, is FREE on Amazon from 10/17/17 through 10/18/17:

If you do pick up a copy, please consider posting an honest review.
Thanks!
Margie


At birth, Thea’s parents hid her from the king’s agents… For her own good, they said. Now a young woman and eager to live a full life, she swears growing up in the shadow of the king’s palace had not been a better plan than moving to New York City or — Hey, here’s an idea!—miles in any direction away from the people aiming to enslave her and wield her unique magic as their own.
Jay, too, has a monumental secret, and it’s drawing him back to the city he'd escaped years before. Stupid fool. But unfinished business with the royal family haunts him, and he wants done with it once and for all, one way or another.
Now they’re working together, sparks flying as they hunt a criminal enchanter through loud dance clubs and quiet suburban streets, unaware of each other’s secrets, and unprepared for the way everything is about to spiral out of control.
If you're interested in considering to post a review, PM me to get a free e-copy. It's also currently available on Kindle Unlimited. Thanks!
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Samantha's Journey into Real Magic: Part 1
Samantha’s bright blue-green eyes danced as she checked her appearance in the hallway mirror. Her pale face was framed by short blond hair styled in a bob cut. She reached inside the neck of her blouse and pulled out a medallion that was on a thin gold chain around her neck. She kissed the front of the medallion which showed a man carrying another across a river. This was rumoured to be St Christopher. Samantha turned the medallion over and kissed the reverse; this was her ritual before all her journeys. The reverse of the medallion contained an owl and a helmet; these were the symbols of the Greek goddess Athena. The medallion was given to Samantha by her priest when she was confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith. Someday, Samantha would seek out her priest to talk about it, but she feared the confessional.
The New Year of 2010 had found Samantha nervously preening in the hall mirror. She left her home in Littleton at 5am and took on the dense traffic of the M6 going south. After a 3 hour drive she arrived at K3 in Milton.
During lunch, Samantha met an American called Theodor Green; he preferred to be called Teddy. During their short chat, Samantha discovered they had both chosen the same bed and breakfast, known as ‘The Barn’, and agreed to meet up after they had settled in.
They were watching the TV in the coffee lounge when Merlin came in. Merlin offered them tickets to his show at the local nightclub, ‘the Star’, later that evening. Samantha declined saying she was too tired. Teddy accepted the tickets saying Samantha would be fine after a short nap. Teddy and Samantha arrived at the Star Nightclub at 10.30.
The nightclub was a professional theatre that had fallen on hard times. The seating area had been ripped out. The auditorium was a single floor space with bars along the edges. The main space was filled with students sat at tables arranged in a horseshoe. A central performance area was lit by spotlights. Samantha and Teddy were directed to a reserved table.
At 11pm, Merlin stepped into the spotlight. Large double doors at the back of the room were opened and a hospital ultrasound scanner and bed were wheeled in. Merlin introduced a very beautiful Latina lady as his assistant; her name was Angel.
With great flamboyance, Merlin changed a dove into a baby within Angel’s womb. Angel’s pregnancy was displayed by the medical scanner onto huge screens around the walls of the club. Merlin advanced the pregnancy to six months. To the amazement of all, Angel got off the scanner bed and walked freely amongst the audience. Angel allowed some shameful groping. At the end of the evening, Angel’s pregnancy was reversed and the dove released. Angel was no longer pregnant. The show was over.
The whole performance had bugged Samantha and disrupted her next working day. After an early evening meal, Samantha went to the lounge and was surprised to find Angel waiting for her. Samantha asked Angel how the trick was done.
“it was real magic; I was really pregnant!” Angel exclaimed as she presented Samantha with a ticket. “I can’t go tonight. Please volunteer.”
Samantha needed a couple of drinks before the show started. The act began when a male student stepped into the spotlight; a large fluorescent hoop floated into view above the male; a translucent curtain dropped from the ring and a backlight showed the male in silhouette. There was a great hush as the silhouette changed from male to female. The ring and curtain dropped to the floor revealing the burlesque figure of an excited young woman. Merlin called her ‘Fey’.
Merlin asked Samantha to verify that Fey was ‘all woman’. Samantha stepped forward to do a customs style body search.
“Come on don’t be shy” Fey goaded Samantha.
Samantha completed her task and went to the bar to bury her embarrassment in another pint. Her befuddled brain was trying to wrestle with the thoughts ‘this is impossible’, ‘how is this possible’ and ‘is this real magic’?
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