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Men of War: 1914: A Christmas Eve Memory

by Drivtaan
Men of War: The Five Earths Project
Life in the trenches for a soldier in the Great War was brutal, allowing for no peace or rest. But then the sounds of a familiar Christmas carol are heard from across No Man’s Land one Christmas Eve.

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Plop! A Post-Apocalyptic Christmas Travesty

by Drivtaan
Plop! The Five Earths Project
Several years after the Third Great War devastated the world, a scavenger is inspired by an old Christmas book to bring joy to children as a post-apocalyptic Saint Nicholas! But when a herd of telepathic mutant red deer trick him into helping them take over the world, it’s up to Santa Claus — thawed out of suspended animation — and his Krampus Squad to save the day!

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All-American Men of War: This Old Man

by Drivtaan
All-American Men of War: The Five Earths Project
For many soldiers who fought for our freedoms, the war never really ends. As the old man called Sarge well knows, there are other battles to be fought, even in old age.

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Plop! A Christmas Travesty

by Drivtaan
Plop! The Five Earths Project
It’s mere hours until Santa Claus must begin his Christmas Eve journey delivering presents all around the world, and all the reindeer are sick! Who should come to the rescue? Why, none other than Ambush Bug! No, seriously.

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Tales of the Unexpected: The Librarian

by Drivtaan
Tales of the Unexpected: The Five Earths Project
Have you ever wished for the power to rid yourself of all the annoying and rude people around you? Meet the librarian, who has a peculiar talent for helping people become more completely immersed in a book than they would have ever thought possible…

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The House of Mystery: A Little Compassion

by Starsky Hutch 76
The House of Mystery: The Five Earths Project
In this tale narrated by Cain, a young couple has to put up with neighbors who are overheard constantly fighting with each other. But when tragedy strikes, a haunting begins, and only one elusive thing can bring peace to this troubled soul.

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The House of Mystery: The Thing in the Cellar

by Frank G. Murdock
The House of Mystery: The Five Earths Project
Archeologist Raymond Knowby has made the discovery of a lifetime: an original copy of the fabled Al Azif, better known as the Necronomicon. But when he brings the ancient book to a remote cabin in the woods of Tennessee to translate it, he gets more than he bargained for. What is the thing in the cellar, and why does it horrify him so?

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Our Army at War: Silent Night Patrol

by Drivtaan
Our Army at War: The Five Earths Project
“Silent Night” is one of the world’s most well-known Christmas carols. But it takes on new meaning when seen through the eyes of an American soldier on patrol one Christmas Eve.

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Weird War Tales: The Family

by Drivtaan
Weird War Tales: The Five Earths Project
A World War I soldier finds himself in a precarious situation on the battlefield and receives a little help from beyond. Sometimes family ties still bind, even after death.

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Plop! The Lecture

by Dave Barnowski
Plop! The Five Earths Project
An old joke gets new life as Cain questions the audience at a lecture on the supernatural.

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Plop! Justice Society of America: One Night Before Christmas

by Drivtaan
Plop! The Five Earths Project
The classic Christmas poem retold — JSA style!

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The House of Mystery: Play for Keeps

by Martin Maenza
The House of Mystery: The Five Earths Project
Cain tells a tale of a young man’s obsession with video games, and how it drew him into a fantasy world — literally! Would you play a video game differently if you knew your character was playing for keeps?

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Plop! A Cheery Halloween Tale

by Blackwolf247
Plop! The Five Earths Project
The gang from a certain long-running TV sitcom dress up like comic-book super-heroes for Halloween. Hijinks ensue!

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The House of Secrets: Love of the Sea

by Martin Maenza
The House of Secrets: The Five Earths Project
A waitress named Brandy, working at a seaside bar, longs for a love she cannot have! You may have heard the story before, but you’ve never known the whole story until now!

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The House of Mystery: The Hunter

by Blackwolf247
The House of Mystery: The Five Earths Project
Devon Stewart was the greatest hunter of his generation, yet his greatest desire was to hunt something he had never hunted before — the ultimate challenge. When an old man from Vietnam approaches him with a proposition to do just that, Stewart discovers why people say be careful what you wish for.

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