Gods, Ghosts, Lovers & Robots: 100+ Public Domain Short Stories for Reuse, Remix & Resale - Perfect for Writers, Publishers & Content Creators

100 new stories, 10 genres, 1 author... and all 100 stories are in the public domain.100% crowdfunded by fans, with a foreword from Techdirt's Mike Masnick, these short stories are a demonstration of the power of the public domain and a testament to the genre of sudden fiction literature.Since each story is 600 words on average, you can read one before your coffee finishes brewing, but still be left with a thoughtful—and sometimes amusing—glimpse into someone else's life.Genres Include:RomanceMythologyWesternHumorZombieHistorical FictionHorrorDramaScience FictionAllegory2 bonus stories!SECTIONS INCLUDE:How to Use This Book—a step-by-step guide on how to use this collection without relying on copyright... and still be legally safeStory Table of Contents—includes a synopsis, word count, and markers on stories that would make a good song, novel, feature film, or video gameForeword by Techdirt's Michael MasnickIntroduction and an updated 2022 Preface by the authorFurther Reading—curated list of seminal works on free cultureStory Notes & Origins—the ultimate behind the scenes behind every storyAlphabetical Story Index—quickly find the story and its number; the eBook has hyperlinked numbersSEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:Nothing short of extraordinary. Each piece contained within is unique, special, and personal. More extraordinary still, each story belongs to the world by virtue of the public domain. —Matt WatkajtysAwesome stories that will stick with you for days, weeks, months and possibly lives. They are a mix of funny, poignant, dramatic, tear-jerking, thought-provoking and many, many more adjectives... —Mike Masnick, Founder & Editor of TechdirtRoss’ intelligent, thoughtful and witty prose is a gift and one that crosses many genres seamlessly. Do yourself a favor and put it on your ‘to grab and go’ list for others. —Theresa Stirling, encaustic painterRoss Pruden’s collection of refreshing sci-fi gems are imaginative stories interspersed with quick, witty zingers that leave nothing sacred and make Ross’ writings a fun and smart read. —Richard HaysJet cars, caffeinated assassins, romance, alien wars, vampires, cars named El Diablo, Louis Daguerre, grizzly bears, ancient times, modern times, future times, heart-warming advice, frozen zombies, final choices, unicorns, and chamomile tea-drinking trolls… Genius and a fantastic read, worth getting your hands on. —Ken GribbleGreat variety and substance, in both content and writing style packed into quick, satisfying reads. I’d not have guessed they were written by the same hand, had I not known, either. Enjoyable. —Tarek El-HeneidiWhat’s the point of short stories if you can’t put the book down? Pruden’s sci-fi shorts are fuel for the imagination delivered in under 5 minutes—but only if you can stop after one story. —David RoyAn extraordinary collection of new literature by Pruden. This project represents the future that is ‘shared art’, stories demanded by the people and written for the people to be shared for years to come! —Joshua B. Porter, Film DirectorBuy Gods, Ghosts, Lovers, and Robots for this collection's variety and brevity from a pioneering author and advocate for free culture.