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    A Titanic Mistake
    A Titanic Mistake
    A Titanic Mistake
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    A Titanic Mistake

    By Stephen D. Sullivan

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    Even Crimson, warrior woman from another dimension, knows the legend of the Titanic: on her maiden voyage, the “unsinkable” ship struck an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the Atlantic, taking with her more than 1000 souls. For us, that tragedy occurred long ago, but the timeline of Crimson’s life isn’t so simple. When our red-haired heroine awakes in a bloodstained first-class stateroom, she soon finds herself racing against time to save the doomed ship. But was it a mere iceberg that sank the famed vessel ... or was it something far more sinister?

    “A Titanic Mistake” is the latest action-packed adventure in the saga of Crimson, semi-immortal champion fated to be reborn again and again across all of time and space. The e-book features two Crimson tales: the title story plus “The Candle Goes Dark, But the Light Remains” -- written to memorialize the tragically short life of Mr. Sullivan’s friend, Aalandria Edmonds.

    In the delicate balance between between life and death, heroism can often tip the scales. Such are the challenges for which Crimson lives -- and dies. Get your copy of “A Titanic Mistake” today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen D. Sullivan
    Release dateApr 17, 2012
    ISBN9781476187631
    A Titanic Mistake
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    Stephen D. Sullivan

    Stephen D. Sullivan has written more than 50 books across many genres: fantasy, SF, horror, detective, movie adaptations, and more. Readers the world over enjoy his fast-moving prose style and hard-hitting action sequences. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the 2016 Scribe Award for his horror-comedy novel, Manos: The Hands of Fate.Not sure where to start? Try these:NEW! Manos: Talons of FateBEST SELLER: Manos: The Hands of Fate (2016 Scribe Award Winner)HORROR & MONSTERS: Daikaiju AttackFANTASY: Tournament of Death novelsSCIENCE FICTION: Heart of Steam & RustADULT: Elf Erotica (Elf Princess on Mars)OVERVIEW: Martian Knights & Other TalesThere are plenty of others to choose from, too. (Including some books from other authors published by Steve's Company, Walkabout Publishing.)Browse! Buy! Enjoy!

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      A Titanic Mistake - Stephen D. Sullivan

      Stephen D. Sullivan

      Novels & Collections

      The Crimson Collection

      Martian Knights & Other Tales

      Luck o’ the Irish

      Zombies, Werewolves, & Unicorns

      Tournament of Death (free online novel)

      Dragonlance

      The Dragon Isles

      The Dying Kingdom

      Warrior’s Heart (Catriona trilogy)

      Warrior’s Blood (Catriona trilogy)

      Warrior’s Bones (Catriona trilogy)

      Legend of the Five Rings

      The Scorpion

      The Phoenix

      The Lion

      Spider Riders

      The Shards of the Oracle

      Quest of the Earthen

      Reign of the Soul Eater

      And more…

      E-Books & Stories

      Elf Princess on Mars (regular or illustrated Elf Erotica editions)

      Heart of Steam & Rust (steampunk)

      Ghosts of 9/11

      Monster Shark

      The Candle Goes Dark, But the Light Remains (Crimson)

      Crimson & Dragons (Crimson)

      Crash of the Titans (Crimson)

      Thor Loser (Crimson)

      Snowraven

      Kidnapped by Saurians (Dungeons & Dinosaurs)

      And more…

      Anthologies

      Blue Kingdoms: Mages & Magic

      Uncanny Encounters: Roswell

      Hot & Steamy (steampunk)

      Steampunk’d

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      Lilith Unbound

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      A TITANIC MISTAKE

      ~ A Crimson Story ~

      Stephen D. Sullivan

      • Walkabout Publishing •

      Smashwords edition.

      © 2012 Stephen D. Sullivan

      I worked hard on this book, and I hope you enjoy it! I’m a real person trying to make a living, not some faceless mega-corporation. Your purchase of this book makes it easier for me to write more stories for you to enjoy. So…

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to the vendor of your choice and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Walkabout Publishing

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      Kansasville, WI 53139

      www.walkaboutpublishing.com

      All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, scanning, or any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission of the author.

      Special thanks to my first readers and editors—including Kiff, Paul, Edward, Doris, & Vicki—as always.

      Cover art & design © 2012 Stephen D. Sullivan.

      Get a free wallpaper of this and other stories at www.stephendsullivan.com –where you can find out more about me, as well. Thanks!

      CONTENTS

      A Titanic Mistake – A Crimson Story

      Bonus Story

      The Candle Goes Dark, But the Light Remains

      Samples of Other Stories

      Forever Crimson

      Monster Shark

      Sisters in Arms

      About the Story

      About the Author

      Alternate Cover

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      A TITANIC MISTAKE

      ~ A Crimson Story ~

      Stephen D. Sullivan

      It’s not often I wake up in a first-class stateroom, especially not when starting a new life. Yet, when I opened my eyes, that’s where I found myself: on a feather bed, staring up at a gilt-edge ceiling dappled with smiling cherubs. I lay there gaping, weighted down by my mail, three-quarters submerged in the bed’s plushness. The air smelled of fresh flowers and cinnamon. For a moment, I almost thought that I was living the life of someone else, someone not Crimson. Then I noticed that the walls were drenched in blood.

      My re-birth is often festooned with gore. The gods have decreed that every time I die I will be reborn into the body of someone who was unworthy to go on living. The immortals call this a gift—but it’s a mixed blessing at best. You see, once upon a time, I made the mistake of being a hero. I sacrificed my life for the greater good, but that screwed up the plans of the deities involved, so this is my eternal reward. I didn’t get to have my life back; oh no, that would have been much too easy. Instead, I get to live out my life in the fragments of time that others have wasted.

      Often, my new lives are very brief.

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