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Em's Gator Club (Hep Cats of Boise #0.5) by Al Hess (Kraken Collective) 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Swing, software, and shady deals at the heart of future Boise's subculture. The swingin' cats of Boise don't just come to the Gator Club for jazz and gin, but for what Emery Wilson offers in the back room. They deal in contramods -- nanobot software and devices unobtainable through legal means. Though many dealers make their living from sex mods and dope injections, Em -- who has hemiplegia and knows how it feels to have a disability -- gives away innovative medical aids and prosthetics for cheap. But altruism is hurting their wallet. If they can't come up with rent for the club by the fifth, the jive joint will close and Em will be out on the street. Enter Joe: a square with an urgent need to cure his addiction to a powerful new drug, and a wad of dough if Em can help. But commissioning a cure means Em will have to venture into the foul domain of a shady programmer, risking reputation and appetite. When commissioning the cure becomes more complicated -- and dangerous -- than first ...

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Length: 30 Pages (2,641 KB)
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Added: Mar 27th, 2024

The Fight On Halloween Night: A Short Story by Stefan Geir 3.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Still looking for a quick Halloween scare? When you have a few minutes, here is a fun and short read for both adults and kids alike. Audience: Adults, Young Adult, Kids (Recommended for ages 9 and up) Book Length: 2,692 Words Genre: Fiction/Fantasy, Light-Horror, Contains mild violence/fighting sequence

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Length: 14 Pages (3,979 KB)
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Added: Mar 3rd, 2024

The Bandit's Lady : Age Gap Alpha Hero Romance (Rule Breakers Book 1) by Lizzy West 3.8 Stars (86 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Sophia I'm frightened, I'm tired and all alone in this world. And it's my eighteenth birthday. Ever since my mom and stepdad passed away, living with my stepbrother has been literal hell for me. My sister stole some money from his family before running away for good. And now my stepbrother wants that money back. He knows I don't have $40k stashed away, so he's making me work in the most horrendous and humiliating way until every penny is paid back. What I wasn't expecting, on my first night at the casino, was a tall, handsome, and slightly dangerous stranger to whisk me off my feet... and give me back my freedom, and possibly even a chance at love. Instalove, alpha hero, with his virgin heroine, will they finally get their happily ever after? Short, Steamy, and OTT. Enjoy! *Trigger Disclaimer* Some physical abuse is talked about in this book.

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Length: 58 Pages (4,082 KB)
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Added: Feb 20th, 2024

Sweet Temptation: A Blackmore University Prequel by Cora Kent 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

My father abandoned my mother and me. But he'll pay for his mistakes. I'll take his nearest and dearest. I'll steal his new wife right out from under his nose. Sweet Temptation takes place four years before the start of Sweet Revenge. When Jackson finds out who his father is and what Malcolm will do to keep him a secret, he decides on the ultimate revenge: destruction. When you're backed into a corner, sometimes your only option is to come out swinging. Note: Sweet Temptation sets the scene for Jackson and Carrie's relationship in Sweet Revenge.

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Length: 35 Pages (1,625 KB)
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Added: Jan 28th, 2024

American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum (E-BOOKARAMA) 4.1 Stars (155 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

When "American Fairy Tales" first appeared, L. Frank Baum's reputation as a storyteller had already been established by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", written in 1900. The twelve stories in this collection were originally syndicated weekly in at least five newspapers during the first half of 1901. The first book edition, which this facsimile reprints, came out later that year. "American Fairy Tales" is a delightful collection of twelve stories set in America where, so it seems, modern fairies, knooks, and ryls are always causing the most astonishing things to happen! These tales will enchant both young and old. The author of the much-loved Oz books transforms the familiar with his magical mix of humour and enchantment. CONTENTS The Box of Robbers The Glass Dog The Queen of Quok The Girl Who Owned a Bear The Enchanted Types The Laughing Hippopotamus The Magic Bon Bons The Capture of Father Time The Wonderful Pump The Dummy That Lived The King of the Polar Bears The ...

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Length: 103 Pages (1,830 KB)
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Added: Jan 15th, 2024

Child of Fire: A Dragon Mage Short Story Prequel (Chronicles of Eidyn) by Tameri Etherton (Teacup Dragon Publishing) 4.4 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Her secret was never meant to be discovered. It all began with a stolen dagger. Amaleigh's life as an urchin thief comes to a crashing halt the moment she flings herself off a cliff to escape the king's guards. One moment she's a young woman, and the next is a blur of wings, talons, and a long-hidden secret that could destroy not just her life, but the entire kingdom. All she ever wanted was freedom, a chance to choose her path and not answer to anyone. A chance to stop thieving and make something more for herself. The dagger was supposed to buy her way out of a life she didn't choose. Instead, it brings her nothing but trouble. Freedom comes at the ultimate price. She'll have to make a choice -- kill the prince, who happens to be her best friend, or live the rest of her days as a caged pet for her deranged boss. Some loyalties can't be broken. Some pasts won't stay hidden. Child of Fire is a short story prequel to Dragon Mage. Continue the adventure today!

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Length: 66 Pages (45 KB)
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Added: Dec 13th, 2023

Snowed in for Christmas: A Regency romance (Yuletide Travelers' Series Book 1) by Isabella Hargreaves (History in Focus) 4.0 Stars (95 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Can a carriage accident and a blizzard create a Christmas miracle? After the death of his brother, Robert not only becomes Viscount Landers, but also gives up his army career and agrees to marry his brother's beautiful fiancé to ensure the succession. When he's snowed in for Christmas with his shrewish betrothed and her attractive but practical cousin, Eleanor Carlisle, Robert realises he's engaged to the wrong woman. Eleanor, the impoverished daughter of a disgraced army captain, has loved her cousin's handsome and dashing fiancé from afar, until all three are stranded together. As the temperature plunges, the heat is on Viscount Landers to untangle the ties of duty and the wishes of the heart.

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Length: 58 Pages (1,298 KB)
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Added: Nov 19th, 2023

The Moneypenny Diaries: Secret Chapters by Kate Westbrook (Ian Fleming Publications) 4.3 Stars (101 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Kate Westbrook, niece of the intrepid Miss Moneypenny and editor of her famous diaries, has uncovered two more of her aunt's formerly-classified adventures. Short stories First Date and For Your Eyes Only, James offer a tantalising (and candid) glimpse into the life of James Bond's confidante and co-conspiritor: the ever-resourceful Miss Moneypenny...

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Length: 32 Pages (13 KB)
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Added: Sep 20th, 2023

Poolside Love: A FF Vacation Romance by Shannon O'Connor 4.0 Stars (50 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The last thing single mom Nicole expected was to find love on her Hawaiian vacation. All she wanted to do was drink daiquiris, read her dirty book and relax for the first time without her son. Enter a beach ball to the head courtesy of Bree, the college student with eyes for the the single mom. After an apology leads to a heated hookup and a walk on the beach they begin to like each other. But will their vacation fling turn into something real or will it be a Hawaiian romance they leave behind?

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Length: 45 Pages (1,817 KB)
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Added: Sep 9th, 2023

Rest Stop Stories: 20 Odd Stories by Amanda McCormack (Enfield Arts) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Massachusetts is a strange place, filled with strange tales. This collection of 21 flash fiction stories celebrates the things that make Massachusetts unique. A shipwrecked young man spends the night in a hut of refuge along the Cape. The clerk at a suburban comic shop experiences a superhero meet-cute. And of course, you can't forget your French toast supplies before a snowstorm! Rest Stop Stories collects all the short stories released on the podcast Rest Stop Stories between 2020 and 2021, now with new edits. Plus there's a brand new story exclusive to this collection.

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 92 Pages (5,260 KB)
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Added: Aug 28th, 2023

Unfaithful Together: Connected series of steamy, romantic, short stories (Shared Desires - connected steamy romantic shorts Book 14) by E. L. Roberts 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Unfaithful Together is a series of connected, steamy, romance, short stories following one couple, as they pursue their sexual desires together. They are intended to be read in order. Volume 14 - Wow! He got big, fast. This is a free volume to thank you for getting this far in the Shared Desires series. Enjoy! Jade, a sexually adventurous, self-professed tall-drink-of-water, attends her BFF Olivia's post honeymoon party. While there, she runs into Malcolm, a college swimmer with an ass that could stop traffic... who happens to be Olivia's younger brother. Will she risk the relationship with her life-long friend to pursue him, or pass up an opportunity to end her loneliness for good?

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Length: 16 Pages (2,684 KB)
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Added: Aug 25th, 2023

I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance) by Hope F. Ivory (Hope Ford Ivory Publication) 4.0 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Yes I once had a love affair with a married man. ~I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance).~ DISCLAIMER: This book contains strong language, sexual content, and subject matter that may be offensive to some readers. This story is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Genre: Romance Short Reads, Single Authors Short Stories, U.S. Short Stories, Interracial Romance, Flash Fiction Romance, Contemporary Romance, Cheating Romance, Micro Mini Romance. I Still Love Her Husband (Sad Ex-Mistress, Cheating Husband Micro Mini Romance) is a standalone micro mini romance flash fiction book.

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Length: 11 Pages (385 KB)
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Added: Aug 25th, 2023

A Punishing Game(Prequel): Two broken hearts, one chance at redemption by Gracie-Mae Harding 4.0 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Sophia had finally found stability in her life, her eating disorder behind her and a bright future ahead. But just as she thought she had everything under control, her world is turned upside down when she receives devastating news. Charlie had always believed that he had it all - a loving mother, supportive friends, and a girlfriend he saw as his future wife. But as his world came crashing down around him, he discovered that the people he trusted most had betrayed him. His perfect life was nothing but a façade, hiding a dark and dirty reality. We see Sophia and Charlie separately confront the most defining moments of their lives, both realizing the harsh and unfair nature of the world they live in. Will these challenges make them stronger, or will they be broken by them? Will they rise above their struggles and come out on top, or will they be forever changed by their experiences? In this book we see Sophia and Charlie living out their lives apart months before their lives collide ...

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Length: 82 Pages (2,337 KB)
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Added: Aug 20th, 2023

Scattered Thoughtz, Vol 1: A Collection of Short Fiction by S.M. Grady (Scattered Thoughtz, LLC) 5.0 Stars (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Balancing humor, heart, and suspense, these stories will take you on a fast-paced journey into the lives of characters that you won't soon forget. Couples, friends, and family members take on challenges that test the strength of their relationships in countless ways. Infidelity and curiosity lead to deadly outcomes for some, and for others -- just showing up at work or home lands them in dangerous situations. A single mother comes face to face with a harsh reality. A teenager's account of the world she's left to maneuver through in the near future will challenge your own understanding and outlook on the world today. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and ponder your own beliefs, but ultimately, they will leave you entertained. Scattered Thoughtz, Volume One is a collection of bite-sized fiction, with pieces that you can enjoy in one sitting. Appearing in print for the first time are the stories so many have enjoyed online, along with brand new content.

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Length: 146 Pages (809 KB)
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Added: Aug 11th, 2023

Turkeys and Thanksgiving: A Pelican Cove Short Cozy Mystery (Pelican Cove Short Story Series Book 1) by Leena Clover 4.0 Stars (306 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Are you ready to gobble - gobble? Pelican Cove is gearing up for a grand Thanksgiving. Local amateur sleuth Jenny King and the Magnolias are busy planning the big dinner, salivating over pumpkin pie and turducken. When an eccentric old man turns up at the Boardwalk Cafe moaning about his missing turkey, Jenny doesn't have the heart to turn him away. This time, she even has the sheriff's blessing because the police can't be bothered to look for a missing bird. Meanwhile, Jenny is also roped in to judge the big turkey competition in town. Can she juggle everything and still have time to make her special green bean casserole? Curl up with this short cozy read this season and share it with your family and friends. **Turkeys and Thanksgiving is a light hearted, fun short story set in the town of Pelican Cove. This is a bonus read for fans of the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series. If you are new to the series, this might be a fun way to enjoy the setting and meet the ...

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Length: 131 Pages (1,902 KB)
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Added: Aug 9th, 2023

Dread by Tania Velez (BookRix GmbH & Co. KG) 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

I knew if I went, I would come back broken even more. But don't get me wrong, I wanted to go. I wanted to see my great-grandma. I just couldn't shake the feeling of dread. I could feel it. I just knew it. She wouldn't survive to see tomorrow. She would die today.

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Length: 5 Pages (793 KB)
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Added: Jul 3rd, 2023

The Huckleberry Patch: A short story by Robin Lee Hatcher (RobinSong, Inc.) 3.7 Stars (16 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Her life was a complete mess, but Aunt Dodie thought a morning picking huckleberries was the solution. How could that help anything? But there were lessons awaiting her in the huckleberry patch, if she just had eyes to see and the ears to hear.

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Length: 24 Pages (5,465 KB)
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Added: Jun 28th, 2023

Someone to Have: Single Hearts Series Book 1 by J.L. Stiles 3.9 Stars (21 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Her first love tore her apart. Then, one of her best friends married him.Will she ever release the past that still haunts her and discover the love she never knew she deserved?Sade Thompson is a feisty, red-headed lawyer who's often found giving the middle finger to life - especially when it comes to love. After a chance encounter with Henry, a laid-back, sexy pastry chef, Sade is beginning to see what love on the other side of heartbreak could look like. That is, until her ex comes knocking, potentially changing her life forever.Someone to Have is the first book in the Single Hearts contemporary short romance series. If you're into salty language, will-they-won't-they intrigue and searing sex - that you can read on your lunch hour! - then you'll love this brand new series from author J.L. Stiles.Buy Someone to Have and dive into this hot short series today!

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Length: 48 Pages (2,120 KB)
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Added: Jun 1st, 2023

Unfaithful Together: Connected, series of steamy, romantic shorts (Shared Desires - connected steamy romantic shorts Book 1) by E. L. Roberts 3.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Unfaithful Together - part of the Shared Desires series Unfaithfully Together is a series of connected, steamy, romance, short stories following one couple, as they pursue their sexual desires together. They are intended to be read in order. Volume 1 - Meet the girls Olivia, a conservative, self-described wallflower and Jake, a sexually adventurous extrovert, each have secret desires the other knows nothing about. But when they agree to experiment together will they end up crossing a line of no return?

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Length: 21 Pages (5,822 KB)
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Added: May 25th, 2023

Remember Me (Prequel): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Maria's life seemed perfect on the surface, but beneath the façade, a dark truth lurked. Her friends were loyal, her parents were loving, and her boyfriend was devoted, but one of these realities was about to shatter her world. When tragedy strikes, Maria's life takes a sharp turn, and she finds herself trapped in a web of uncertainty and fear. Her perfect life is nothing but a mirage, and she must face the harsh reality of her situation. Peter, on the other hand, has always been able to adapt to new situations. With her parents' constant traveling, he never had a chance to settle down and make lasting connections. However, his charming personality and easygoing nature make him friends wherever he goes. But when his little sister falls victim to a heinous crime, Peter's world is turned upside down. He'll stop at nothing to find justice for his sister, even if it means crossing paths with Maria and facing his own demons. As their worlds collide, Maria and Peter must confront their ...

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Length: 125 Pages (2,269 KB)
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Added: May 5th, 2023

One Night of Love by Izzibella Beau (Beverly Rose Productions) 5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Even though she was lavished with vacations, presents, and a luxurious lifestyle, all Bobbi Jo wanted was a baby with her husband, Danial. But after several years of trying, they were running out of luck. Danial was older and always on business trips with the family-owned company. Yes, Bobbi Jo knew he had extramarital affairs, but each time, he promised never to do that to them again. One night while Danial was on a business adventure, Bobbi Jo took another home pregnancy test, only to receive another negative result. She needed to escape, and even though it was pouring rain, she took a drive to think and not be haunted by the test. On her drive, she picks up a stranger, Arian, walking in the rain. They got to talking and felt an instant attraction. Bobbi Jo left Arian off at his house and was going to return to her own home when she found the road was blocked because of flooding. With no other place to go, she returned to Arian's and spent the night. One night full of passion she ...

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Length: 42 Pages (1,256 KB)
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Added: Apr 16th, 2023

The Rose and the Brier by Kelly Peterson (BookRix) 3.2 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

The boundaries between friendship and lovers sometimes blur. Sometimes by accident. Sometimes by choice. Josephine and Marcus try to maintain a somewhat normal friendship after succumbing to their passion for one another on a rainy day. This is a short story about the consequences of harboring secrets and being careless with the emotions of others.

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Length: 19 Pages (670 KB)
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Added: Mar 22nd, 2023

Eternal Spark: A Haunted New Orleans Prequel Short Story by Rayvn Salvador 4.5 Stars (50 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Enjoy the fireworks in this sweet prequel short story set in Rayvn Salvador's vaunted Haunted New Orleans world. True love never dies. The tragedy of life means nothing in death, and hearts that beat as one can never be separated. Across time and space, souls meant to be together will find each other again, tethered together and to the places they love. No power on Earth or beyond is strong enough to sever the tie of soul mates destined for eternity. And when they touch, they show the world that magic exists. That the fireworks of passion live on forever.

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Length: 24 Pages (1,849 KB)
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Added: Feb 7th, 2023

Deceit For My Good Girl: A Dark Mafia Stalker Romance (Bianucci Mafia Book 1) by Rae B. Lake 3.8 Stars (175 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Run far, run fast, but wherever you go my little Rabbit, I will find you. Melisande is everything to me... and I'll stop at nothing to keep her safe. Even when she finds out that I'm her enemy.

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Length: 85 Pages (1,165 KB)
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Added: Feb 5th, 2023

White Heat: a Heat of Love novella by Leta Blake (Leta Blake Books) 4.2 Stars (133 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Forbidden love conquers all Student Vale Aman uncovers a tale of forbidden love and boundless devotion in an ancient journal dating from the early years following the Great Death when the world was divided into kingdoms known as Lineages. Sian Maxima, the heir to a great Lineage, wants to marry his childhood sweetheart, Avila Rossi. But their love is outlawed. After a secret, desperate tryst is discovered, Avila alone will be punished for their transgressions. Only Sian can save him. Within the journal's pages, Vale uncovers a story to inspire and strengthen him while he waits to find an equally great love of his own. White Heat is a standalone prequel to the book Slow Heat in Leta Blake's Heat of Love universe. It's set against a faux-historical backdrop in a post-apocalyptic world and contains fantastical tropes.

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Length: 142 Pages (4,401 KB)
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Added: Jan 24th, 2023

Of Dust and Sand: a sci-fi short story collection by Allen Kuzara 4.8 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Killer bots anyone? What about an eco-Armageddon? And what really happened at Roswell anyway? From ancient mysteries on Earth to far-future conflicts on other worlds, this collection of sixteen sci-fi short stories from the author of The Anti Life Series and the Final Update trilogy promises to take you on an adventure. Whether it's human-sized parasites, clone lovers, or intergalactic war -- there's something in this novel-length story collage for every science fiction enthusiast.

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Length: 149 Pages (1,976 KB)
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Added: Jan 14th, 2023

The Christmas Variant: A Short Nightmare by Tom Sadira (HIFI Press) 2.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

'Twas the night before Christmas, but instead of loading up the sleigh with presents for good little girls and boys Mr. and Mrs. Claus were focused on saving their lives. After a human epidemic spreads to the North Pole, Christmas, and the fate of all mankind, hang in the balance. Will Santa and Mrs. Claus be able to contain a virus that's evolved in magical elf blood before it finds its way back to humanity? Or will Santa spread a whole lot more than Christmas cheer this year? This short nightmare was written on Christmas Day 2020 by Tom Sadira for his upcoming short story anthology A Few Before We're Through. All proceeds from this short story will be donated to the Elven branch of Sugar Anonymous.

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Length: 17 Pages (718 KB)
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Added: Dec 10th, 2022

The Warlord's Prize: Dread Lord's Fated Mate: A Sci Fi Alien Warrior Romance (Khuldun Warriors Book 1) by Emma Alisyn (Hard Candies Publishing LLC) 4.4 Stars (103 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

DOWNLOAD FREE WHEN YOU JOIN THE STARGAZER NEWSLETTER. LINK IN AUTHOR BIO. I'm hunted, half dead from my father's assassin when I stumble on a vicious Khuldunian warrior. He is everything I need. Fearless, possessive, willing to protect me from my enemies in exchange for the only currency I have left. My blood, and my body. But our deal becomes so much more. His instincts drive him to lock me away, to guard me from danger, but I won't be caged again. Even when I discover a secret that will change everything. The Warlord's Prize is a spicy novella, prequel to His Secret Heir: Dread Lord's Fated Mate. For readers who enjoy possessive, protective alien warriors, devil's bargains, secrets and fated mates.

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Length: 73 Pages (3,914 KB)
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Added: Dec 1st, 2022

Once a Predator by Zoe Cannon 3.9 Stars (12 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Formerly a feared vampire hunter, Quinn hung up her stake, married a nice vampire, and moved out to the suburbs. But someone has been killing young women downtown. Someone who sounds a lot like her supposedly-reformed husband. Quinn can feel the adrenaline of the hunt in her veins again... and she likes it. This short story is 4900 words long. It is also available in Lonely Streets, an urban fantasy short story collection.

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Length: 21 Pages (1,573 KB)
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Added: Oct 22nd, 2022

Jilting The Kilt: A Kilted Hearts Prequel by Kait Nolan (Take The Leap Publishing) 4.4 Stars (382 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Arranged marriages are so three centuries ago. But that doesn't stop Afton Lennox from being bound by one. All her life she's been pledged to wed Connor MacKean. It's the only way to save both their families' estates, and they're friends, after all, so it won't be that bad. Right? Hamish Colquhoun has spent his entire adult life trying to find a way to liberate his best friend from a marriage he doesn't want. If it also spares the woman he's secretly loved for years, it's of no mind to him. He's already got a wife and family of his own. Freeing them both is just the right thing to do. But with the wedding just days away, time is running short. Afton and Connor are prepared to do their duty, fulfilling the pact made by their long-dead ancestors. There's one option Hamish hasn't mentioned. It would only buy some time at best and risk everything at worst. But as Afton begins to question everything, Hamish finds he can't stay silent. God save them all.

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 33 Pages (3,894 KB)
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Added: Oct 20th, 2022

No Sleep (Tales from the Covenant Book 1) by The Asag Covenant 3.7 Stars (34 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Collection of unimaginable horror stories by The Asag Covenant Read at your own risk... • Mayumi's Obsession - Mayumi Yamanashi has a deadly obsession. Who will be her next victim? • Ultimate Betrayal - Lies and adultery are only the beginning in this tale of betrayal. • The Pig Cult - The Pig Cult has found a new victim? Will she survive? • Damnation - An evil entity claiming to be Jesus Christ wants to use Elijah as a vessel. Will he refuse to save his soul or submit to damnation? • No Sleep - Serial Killer, Alyona Mikhailov has a Seed of Darkness within her that must be sated no matter what. But the demon Asag, must also have his fill. This is the first story in the Tales from the Covenant.

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Length: 117 Pages (1,338 KB)
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Added: Oct 18th, 2022

The Perfect Plan (Suddenly His) by Cassi Hart 4.1 Stars (333 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Quinn is trapped working a dead-end job to support her abusive mother. The only bright spots in her life are her encounters with the kind woman who frequently visits the diner where Quinn works. One day, the woman tells Quinn about her handsome, billionaire son whom she fears will forever be lonely. She offers Quinn a deal: seduce her son and give her a grandbaby. Quinn refuses, but when her mother learns of the offer, she is forced to accept. Quinn never expected to fall in love. Will she be able to go through with the plan? Landon is a hardworking billionaire with no time for or interest in relationships. He's seen how a broken heart can destroy a person. The only woman in his life is his mother, and he'll do anything for her, including going on an island vacation for the first time in years. Except, when Landon arrives at the exotic resort, it isn't his mother who's there to greet him. Instead, there's a beautiful woman naked in the hotel suite. Landon is immediately ...

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Length: 67 Pages (4,200 KB)
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Added: Oct 11th, 2022

Jenna's Monsters (Woods Lake Prequel - Marco's Memories) by JLynn Autumn 3.9 Stars (9 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Jenna's Monsters is the prequel to the Woods Lake Series books. It tells Marco & Jenna's history told through a collection of Marco's memories. Marco was sixteen when he met Jenna. At the time, she was his best friend's little sister. Over the years, their relationship changed. They saw each other through their best and worst moments. No longer just his friend's sister, she's his best friend, and the person he promised he'd always protect. Jenna's Monsters is the prequel to the Woods Lake Series. It takes place prior to the start of the series and is told from Marco's perspective. It is written to be a companion to the series and does not need to be read in order to enjoy the series. You can find the rest of Marco and Jenna's story in It's Always Been You (Woods Lake 1 - Marco & Jenna). These are the only books told from single perspective. The rest of the books are told in alternating dual point of view. Woods Lake Series Welcome to Woods Lake, a small town outside a big city, ...

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Length: 73 Pages (371 KB)
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Added: Oct 5th, 2022

Moments With Him (A Cole Creek Prequel) by Molly McLain 4.6 Stars (63 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

I wasn't supposed to fall for the cute boy I met under the stars. I wasn't supposed to go back summer after summer and share even more stolen moments with him either, but I did, and I don't care if it was wrong. He was the one who picked me up when my world fell apart, and though he could only promise me two weeks, he gave me so much more than his time. What follows is our beginning... And I refuse to believe it's the end.

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Length: 43 Pages (1,463 KB)
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Added: Sep 23rd, 2022

Games of Love Prequel: A Small Town Contemporary Cowboy Romantic Suspense (Playing with Fire) by Jenna West 3.9 Stars (31 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Luther knew that love existed. It existed because she brought it to his world every single day. The plan for his life was shaping up just as he wished it to, and he and his friends had all that anybody could possibly wish for at their ripe young ages. But things aren't always what they seem. Daphne has almost everything that she could've ever dreamed of. Her sister's back in town, she has the perfect boyfriend, her grades are amazing and her future seemed to be heading in just the direction that she intends. Or is it? When a bombshell is dropped on them both, Daphne and Luther find themselves faced with a problem that they've never encountered before. One that draws them so far apart, even their strong relationship may not prove tough enough to withstand it. In this prequel for The Playing With Fire series, travel back in time to the place where it all started, where everything seemed as appealing as it could be when one looked from the outside, but was nothing but trouble in ...

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Added: Sep 20th, 2022

My Favorite Mistake: (My Favorite Boss PREQUEL) (Favorite Billionaires Series) by Ava Greene 3.8 Stars (54 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Booker: Charlotte is my favorite girl - she's sweet, fun, and most importantly, inexperienced. And though tonight is just one of those nights made for playboys like me, the man she'll end up with surely is lucky. 10 years later... Charlotte: Who says no woman can tame a playboy? Today is my wedding day and I can't believe my day is finally here! We have been together for so long and I am looking forward to the next chapter of our lives. My parents adore him and he takes care of me. Who would have thought we'll come this far? I just hope he's not like Booker Davis... Note to reader: This is a prequel of My Favorite Boss: An Enemies-to-Lovers Office Romance.

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Length: 23 Pages (2,034 KB)
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Added: Aug 28th, 2022

Horror You Crave: My Sister's Grinning Stalker by Julio Miranda 3.3 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

My Sister's Grinning Stalker is #21 in this series of short horror stories. It can be found in Horror You Crave: Volume Two, an anthology of 20 stories for the dark at heart.

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Length: 13 Pages (147 KB)
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Added: Aug 27th, 2022

Horror You Crave: The One in a Million Item by Julio Miranda 3.5 Stars (23 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The One in a Million Item is #3 in this series of short horror stories. It can be found in Horror You Crave: Volume One, an anthology of 23 stories for the dark at heart.

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Length: 13 Pages (176 KB)
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Added: Aug 9th, 2022

Fast Break: A Nick O'Flannigan Story (Capital City Murders) by Troy Lambert (CCM Books) 3.9 Stars (28 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

How did Nick get where he is today? How did an ex-basketball star end up being a freelance photographer? Nick is preparing for the game of his life. But a sense of dread comes over him every time he thinks about it. His girlfriend even seems to have doubts. With his parents, scouts and a huge crowd watching, Nick's life will change forever. Find out where it all started in the Nick O'Flannigan story, Fast Break. Enjoy! INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR How does this story relate to the Capital City Murders Series? This book is a prequel, detailing how Nick O'Flannigan, the main character, injured his leg in college, changing his life forever. What's was the most enjoyable part of writing this short novella? As a break from the murder mystery part of Nick's life, we get a chance to get to know him better, and where he came from. Who should read this novella? Anyone interested in the Capital City Murders series and the backstory of Nick O'Flannigan, really. It's a pretty good ...

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Length: 53 Pages (1,878 KB)
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Added: Jul 30th, 2022

Manatee Bay: Beginnings: Treasure Seeker Beach. Prequel by Amy Rafferty 4.1 Stars (197 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

"You cannot shield a heart from pain forever, Annie." From Amazon #1 Author, Amy Rafferty. The invitation to study at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet changes eighteen-year-old Annie Williams' life forever. Freshly graduated from high school and ready to put a dead-end relationship behind her, Annie is prepared to spread her wings and conquer the dancing world. Roger Davies, kind, handsome, with a heart of gold - everything a girl her age could ever want in a boyfriend - never really swept her off her feet. Annie's one true love would always be ballet. Or so she thought... When local celebrity and rising hockey star Tom Howard crashes into her life like a meteor, everything he offers feels so right. Tom falls for her the day he sees her float across her dance studio floor and right into his heart. But little does Annie know, her pursuit of a lifelong dream is about to go up in smoke in the blink of an eye. As the pain of her broken dreams and ripped-apart heart flood in ...

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Length: 69 Pages (2,449 KB)
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Added: Jul 30th, 2022

Waiting For You by Anne Hagan (Jug Run Press, LLC) 4.0 Stars (113 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

What if the server was more appealing to you than your lunch date? The Starlite Diner seemed like the perfect place for a blind date. Broad daylight. Good food. Great service. What could go wrong? Marketer Kelly Dawson took herself out of the dating game after a failed engagement. She let a good friend talk her into a blind date. Some friend. Her date was late, and the time Kelly spent waiting on her was a better time than the half hour they spent together. Alyssa Tyler is just helping out in her parents' busy diner. An MBA candidate and future general manager of a Starlite Diner mini empire, she's usually completely focused on operations and not on the front-end customer experience. Her focus changes when a gorgeous butch gets seated in her section for the lunch rush. Kelly's failed date is dispatched away quickly, but the journey to love for her and Alyssa won't be as easy as pie.

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Length: 42 Pages (672 KB)
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Added: Jul 17th, 2022

Louisiana Saturday Night: A Collection of Romance Short Stories (Bon Chance Boonies) by A.L. Vincent 4.4 Stars (16 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Run away to the Gulf Coast... Come sit on the front porch with everyone's Aunt Glinda and have a glass of tea or a strong cup of Cajun coffee. Sit and enjoy the views and the company of the locals of Bon Chance and Lafayette. Stop by one of the local shops for lunch or dinner and enjoy the daily special. After, stop by the local watering hole and let the bartender serve you up your favorite drink. Nighttime entertainment? We've got that too. From festivals to live music to a quiet game of pool, we've got you covered. During football season, you can always find a place to watch your favorite team. We have a little something here for everyone, and we can't wait to share it with you. Come pass a good time with the Boonies of Bon Chance! "Blue Jeans and Gemstones" Fiesty business owner, Gemma St. John, spends her days building "Bite Me," her sandwich shop. After a bitter divorce, the last thing she's looking for is a tall, dark Cajun man to complicate her life. However, a few spins ...

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Length: 118 Pages (807 KB)
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Added: Jul 15th, 2022

That Feeling (OMG Book 1) by BJ Summers 3.7 Stars (40 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

She won't let him hurt her anymore, but she has BDC syndrome, and he got one... She is forced in a 9-to-5 routine working paycheck to paycheck and feels overwhelmed and insecure. But things are going to change for the better fast. Alexander Denver came into her life by chance, and she started to dream wildly about him, looking for something she did not experience yet. My only defense is saying no, but everything in my body wants to say yes.

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Length: 70 Pages (3,242 KB)
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Added: Jul 12th, 2022

Ghost Diaries, Case #2 The Haunting of Reginald Bonner by Willow Cross (Willow Cross Books) 4.1 Stars (63 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Ghost Diaries is a series of episodic short stories. This is Case #2 The Haunting of Reginald Bonner. Could someone experience a haunting and remain completely unaware? In the case of Reginald Bonner, investigator Taija Ford believes she's uncovered evidence revealing just such an event. Sometimes people don't realize what they have until it's too late, and if they refuse to believe the impossible, they might not comprehend the real danger until death stakes its claim. *** Warning this is an adult read. ***

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Length: 30 Pages (2,029 KB)
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Added: Jun 9th, 2022

Protector Cowboy (Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers) by Hope Ford 4.5 Stars (1,976 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a single mom that escapes an abusive ex-husband and finds an alpha cowboy who shows her that a real man protects the ones he loves at all costs. Natalie I'm a survivor. I finally got myself and my son away from my abusive ex, and I'm standing on my own two feet. The very last thing I want is another arrogant, controlling man. I don't care how sexy the grumpy hot cowboy is. When I first meet King, I try to thank him for the ranching camp scholarship my son was awarded, but before I can get the words out, he offers me a roll in the hay. Even though I'm a little tempted, I walk away and pull my son from the camp. We do not have room in our lives for a man like that. King I am tired of women only seeing dollar signs when they look at me. So yeah, I come on too strong with the curvy single mom who shows up at my ranch. I don't realize who she is or why she's there until she's stormed off. Once I know her ...

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Length: 158 Pages (1,739 KB)
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Added: Jun 8th, 2022

Adventuring Together: A Flash Fiction Anthology by S.R. Nulton 4.4 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Journey far and away with our twenty-three mini escapes. These snack-sized tales are the perfect length for reading during a coffee break, between classes, waiting in line at the grocery store, or any time you need a pocket story to jump into. In these pages you'll meet dragons and pukas, fairies and monsters, mermaids and toy dinosaurs, and men and women who are anything but ordinary. You'll be taken to magical kingdoms shrouded in mist, floating gardens, a time machine lab, peril on the high seas, sprawling fields in the Dakotas, and much, much more. And you'll be home in time for lunch!

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 129 Pages (3,563 KB)
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Added: Jun 5th, 2022

Witchy Ever After (The Belancore Witches of North Carolina Book 1) by Rhiannon Futch 3.9 Stars (19 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

A pushy mother and the holidays are here. What's a dedicated to single life woman to do? Spell a guy for the holidays! It's the perfect plan! One little spell to help him pretend they have been dating for months and to forget her when the holidays are over and all Aria's problems are solved. Right?

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 57 Pages (1,751 KB)
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Added: Jun 3rd, 2022

Lost in Time: The Genesis of Time- New Adult Time Travel Romance (Book 1) (Lost in Time Series) by Christopher White 3.2 Stars (26 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Jobless. Broke. Hopeless and heartbroken yet the fate of mankind rests on her shoulders. Kayla is unaware that she is the missing puzzle DR Alex has been searching for all these years to complete his life long work of time travel that will change everything and set a new course for humanity, However Kayla needs to work in sync with Brun to ensure that the experiment becomes successful, so that humanity will be saved from extinction. With $50M at stake, Brun and Kayla falling over in love with each other- Do they stand a chance of completing the task that will save mankind from extinction? Lost in Time is the first book in this romantic Time Travel series. If you love raw emotions and sizzling sex scenes, you will surely love this no holds bar erotic story by Christopher White. Pick up your copy of Lost in Time today!

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Length: 38 Pages (1,757 KB)
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Added: Jun 3rd, 2022

Linchpin by Jodi Payne (Tygerseye Publishing, LLC) 3.7 Stars (76 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Quinn is sent in to clean up and finds one very hot mess. Randall Quinn has been a cleaner for the mob for over ten years, but a particularly violent scene sets him to drinking alone and contemplating his options. At thirty-nine, it's possible this is just a mid-life crisis so he tries buying himself a flashy car to satisfy the itch, and agrees to take another job to test his conviction. He's expecting easy money when he arrives at a seedy motel to clean up after what the Boss told him was supposed to have been a simple execution. But what he discovers in that motel room is anything but simple, and from that moment on, every decision makes life more and more complicated. This book was previously published with a different cover. The story has been re-edited, but remains unchanged.

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Length: 91 Pages (12 KB)
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Added: May 17th, 2022

Pinkie: A Short Story by Kate Courtright 4.6 Stars (74 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Recent divorcee Rebecca has returned to Utica, NY to give back her ex's diamond ring and put that whole sad episode of her life behind her once and for all. As she boards the train to return to her new home in Richmond, VA, she is determined to take a hiatus from relationships. And next time around, she'll make sure she spends a good long time getting to know a guy before jumping into any kind of romantic commitment. There's only one problem: the attractive young man in the seat next to hers exudes old-fashioned southern gentleman charm, gives her a nickname right off the bat that she kind of likes, and he happens to be going almost as far as she is. When track trouble slows their trip down to a crawl, Rebecca finds herself rethinking how long it really takes to fall in love.

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Length: 33 Pages (2,716 KB)
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Added: May 6th, 2022

Down on the Farm (Sheriff Randall King, Story #1) by Jeremy Perry (Sunrise Publishing) 3.9 Stars (53 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Vietnam veteran Lyle Mullins loses his farm to the bank and is now being forced off his land. However, the tough old vet won't be cowering to the demands of the bank, or Sheriff Randall King, any time soon and will do whatever it takes to keep his farm. (Country Noir, Neo-Western, Grit Lit) This story was first published in Cowboy Jamboree Magazine and is also included in the book Where the Gravel Lane Ends by Jeremy Perry.

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Length: 12 Pages (897 KB)
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Added: Apr 18th, 2022

Spells Like Teen Spirit: A Suburban Witches Short Story (Suburban Witch Mysteries) by Ruby Blaylock 4.2 Stars (20 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Love is in the air... erm, water... in this short, lighthearted Suburban Witch story! When teen witch Holly Watkins decides to use a love potion to get the guy of her dreams, all spell breaks loose. It's up to her mother, Ellie, and Ellie's coven to reverse the damage done by the potion before the Council of Magical Creatures discovers Holly's misdeed and punishes her severely. Can Ellie keep her daughter out of trouble and return order to the love-crazed high school? With a little help from her friends, anything is possible, even a little romance with a handsome high school math teacher... This fun short story first appeared in the anthology 'Hexes and Ohs'. Other books in the Suburban Witch series include: Magic, Mistletoe, & Murder (short mystery prequel) Demons Don't Play Fair

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Length: 18 Pages (1,711 KB)
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Added: Apr 3rd, 2022

Sleepless Morris: a fast paced female detective mystery thriller Short Story (Shelby Griffin Series - Season 1) by Audrey Walker 4.0 Stars (281 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

An epic coverup by powerful people is a hornet's nest. Will Detective Trevor Morris survive the stings? Things are heating up again, and Detective Morris begins to suspect that the man he and his partner put behind bars -- the elusive Jeff Collins -- didn't stay there. He finds himself stumbling into corruption and intrigue on a huge scale. Will he be able to uncover the truth within time? Even with his own life in danger? From the pen of the best-selling author Audrey Walker comes a new tale of intrigue, suspense, mystery, and powerful, ruthless enemies. This is a bonus short story to the Sleepless Series featuring LAPD-Detective Shelby Griffin.

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Length: 48 Pages (2,362 KB)
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Added: Mar 27th, 2022

A World Unseen by Doug Ward 3.8 Stars (29 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Did you ever witness something that was so far from normal that you didn't dare tell anyone about it? This is a collection of short stories in that vein. Tales of cryptids and the paranormal that are so outlandish they can't possibly be true. Or so your mind would have you believe. From hair-raising encounters to bizarre life forms, these tales will surely chill you to the bones. So if you ever saw something out of the corner of your eye only to have it disappear when you looked that way, this book is for you.

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Length: 119 Pages (2,075 KB)
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Added: Jan 18th, 2022

Lie To Me: Previously published in Fireworks by Jennifer Kayne 4.0 Stars (70 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

What happens when a curvy schoolteacher is stuck in an elevator with a hot firefighter on the 4th of July? Sparks fly! Lie To Me is an enemies to lovers novella.

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Length: 31 Pages (815 KB)
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Added: Dec 14th, 2021

The Note by Joshua Harestad (BookRix) 3.3 Stars (41 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

When Sophia returns to her car worried about a ticket, she is shocked to find only a note stating, "I'm going to kill you," and her world is quickly turned upside down.

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Length: 10 Pages (568 KB)
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Added: Aug 31st, 2021

Academy Assassin: a Prequel - a fast paced female detective mystery thriller (Shelby Griffin Series - Season 1) by Audrey Walker (Audrey Walker Publishing) 4.1 Stars (261 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Strap yourself in. Your next Mystery Thriller Series starts here! "It's impossible not to think about Michael Connelly's super selling LA detective Harry Bosch... " Shelby Griffin didn't think police academy would be easy, but she also didn't know it would be this difficult for her. To worsen matters, her supervisor tells her if she doesn't improve soon, she will have to let her go. However when her colleagues mysteriously start dropping dead one by one, it seems like the police academy is being infiltrated. Shelby, alongside her friends, decides to prove herself by investigating the murders and she's soon in over her head... Meet in this short story Prequel future LA homicide detective Shelby Griffin and immerse yourself in the beginnig of an absolutely new thrilling series... Sign up for Audrey's Newsletter at www.audreywalkerbooks.com to receive book updates, giveaways and book promotion specials!

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Length: 50 Pages (2,894 KB)
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Added: Aug 23rd, 2021

Horror Stories by James Flynn 4.0 Stars (382 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

"Truly chilling, Flynn's stories will stick with you long after reading" -- Matthew Hutton, The Scare Room Podcast Horror Stories is a ghastly collection of tales, full of odd surprises and gruesome occurrences. Prepare to meet a deranged killer with a taste for autopsy, an eccentric stalker who's been following a victim for decades, a sectioned professor who lost his mind after witnessing an atrocity in the jungle, and much more. If you yearn for macabre horror, your search is over. Horror Stories is here to deliver. Get ready to be chilled, disturbed and shaken to your very core. Your nightmare starts here... "Creepy and mystifying, Flynn's weird tales make for a disturbing late-night read" -- Regina's Haunted Library "As someone who reads in a multitude of genres, it was an absolute delight to discover author James Flynn and his art of storytelling. Many of his stories contain a blend of genres that made each story unique unto itself. Flynn has perfected the ability to snare ...

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Length: 107 Pages (4,336 KB)
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Added: Aug 17th, 2021

Enchanting Prequel: A Small-Town Romance (Starting Over) by Gracie-Mae Harding 4.1 Stars (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Love can be blinding, and for Daphne, it nearly costs her life. When she meets the charming and successful James, Daphne thinks he's her dream man. But behind closed doors, James reveals his dark and abusive nature. Trapped in a nightmare relationship, Daphne meticulously plans her escape. But when James discovers her intentions, her life hangs in the balance. In a desperate bid for freedom, Daphne must flee into the stormy night and the looming darkness of the woods. Meanwhile, the grieving Max has closed himself off from the world after profound losses. His childhood friend Stevie wants to break through his walls, but Max pushes her away, believing he's too damaged for relationships. Little do they know that Daphne and Max's paths are on a collision course that will force them to face their inner demons. Can Daphne finally break free and start over? Will Max learn to open his heart again? Find out in this gripping story of survival, second chances, and the transforming power of ...

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Length: 54 Pages (1,875 KB)
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Added: Aug 16th, 2021

Tease (Dark and Steamy Romance Collection) by L.M. Mountford (The Lord of Lust Publications) 3.8 Stars (147 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Just a Tease of what's to come... Reckless As an underworld princess, daughter to the boss of mob bosses all along the east coast, Sophie's life was a gilded cage. A prison of gold and silk... That is until Luke stepped into her life. A scrapper from the back streets, who had risen from among the ranks to stand in her shadow. Luke, her bodyguard, and her secret lover. Their destinies were never meant to cross, but they had. It was impossible, forbidden, but they couldn't resist... Now their one reckless night has become a desperate fight for their lives. Uncovered My stepbrother and I have always been close, sometimes we were VERY close. It was our little secret, until his friends walked in on us. Now they know our secret and they want to play too... When Mina returns for her stepbrother's birthday, she thinks her days of wanting him are over. Caught up in the heat and passion of the moment, she is stunned to find them back in bed together; their feelings clearly far from ...

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Length: 100 Pages (10,064 KB)
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Added: Jun 29th, 2021

Settlers of Unassigned Lands (21St Century Prose) by Charles McLeod (University of Michigan Press) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In these seven stories spanning the Midwest to California, Charles McLeod brings us characters estranged from their homelands and locked in conflict with their past and present selves. In "How to Start Your Own Midwestern Ghost Town," an unnamed narrator hatches a plan to capitalize on rural decay. A porn star trying to transition to the mainstream does an interview with a German reporter in "The Subject of Our First Issue Is Art." In the title story, a closeted heroin dealer follows a ghostly girl into an Oakland graveyard. And in "Rancho Brava," the conductor of a focus group about corporate salsa keeps getting interrupted by visitors from the Old West. Alternating between the comic, the tragic, and the neurotic -- and often all three at once -- McLeod's second collection transports readers from the American mainstream to the dark edges of cities and the heartland's lost, forgotten towns, into the lives of people trying to decipher if they can escape their pasts, and at what cost.

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Length: 128 Pages (303 KB)
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Added: Jun 25th, 2021

The Darkest Hour: (Prequel to the Alpha Moon Rising Series) Paranormal Romance by Scarlet Young 4.1 Stars (57 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Even in the light of day, the darkest hour approaches... While a treaty remains in place between Werewolves and those who hunt them, their Alpha knows little peace. The tides are shifting--the shadows growing--and upon the edge of a knife, the threat of war looms. Niko, leader and protector of the New Bern pack, stands alone between two opposing worlds and the dark forces that threaten to destroy them. After a heinous crime is committed, Niko struggles to clear the name of his kin when wrongful accusations begin to fly. Suddenly tensions between hunters and Werewolves are boiling once more, and an already fragile relationship now smolders once again with the rising heat of hatred. Left vulnerable by the distrust between the two clans, Niko finds himself in the crosshairs of a formidable foe. With his claim to the throne now threatened from within, and his love life also spinning out of control. Niko is called into the arena of duty or dishonor. For as the hour of destiny ...

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Length: 38 Pages (8,527 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2021

Scattered Dreams: The North Country Triangle: Dark Dimensions by Randy Norton (BookRix) 2.9 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Lucky and Ed finally get some answers. They also meet a new face. Whether it will turn out to be a good or bad thing bears finding out. The trouble is what lurks in the darkness goes bump in a big way! This is the third installment of the Dark Dimensions story.

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Length: 15 Pages (1,072 KB)
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Added: May 5th, 2021

The Lost Warriors: A Nihryst Short Story (The Nihryst) by Cait Marie (Amazon Digital Services) 4.5 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Thief. Immortal Warrior. Cursed Forever? Most people would be sentenced to death for stealing from King Henri. But not his childhood best friend Loxley. When he and his men are caught, Loxley is ordered to serve the king instead. With a war brewing in the kingdom across the sea, King Henri sets a curse on the thieves and forces them to do his dirty work. As Loxley and his crew serve as soldiers and spies, stories quickly spread of the unstoppable gang, labeling them as the fierce immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. After three years, the curse is supposed to be lifted, but Loxley knows that even then, their lives will never be the same. *** The Lost Warriors is now included in the collection of short stories, The Lost Dreams. This particular story takes place 130 years before The Lost Legends and can be read at any point in the series.

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Length: 25 Pages (1,406 KB)
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Added: Apr 25th, 2021

The Swan Princess: A Benedetti Mafia World Prologue (Benedetti Brothers) by Natasha Knight 4.5 Stars (141 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

At a glamorous masquerade ball in an opulent mansion the elite gather to celebrate the introduction of one of their own to society. But the guests of this party aren't all knights in shining armor. And tonight, Lucia DeMarco and Salvatore Benedetti will meet in a chance encounter one year before the contract that makes her his is to be fulfilled. A version of The Swan Princess was originally published in Dark Fairy Tales: A Midnight Dynasty Anthology. It is a short prequel into the Benedetti Mafia world.

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Length: 36 Pages (2,485 KB)
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Added: Mar 23rd, 2021

Falling For Her Ex: Falling for... Series (Book 1 of 3) by Chrishaun Life 4.1 Stars (148 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Lena is a young aspiring writer, but she's afraid to put her work on the market. When she secretly shares her book with her publishing boss, who can smell a best-seller in his sleep, he tells her it's no good. Lena has to decide if she should let go of her dreams or go behind his back to see if she has what it takes to become a best-seller. Her ex finds out and he has plans of his own for getting her back. Set in Kansas City, post-covid, "Falling for her ex" is a short read for those who enjoy fun and romance.

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Length: 48 Pages (229 KB)
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Added: Mar 13th, 2021

Exit the Friend Zone (On the Road to Love) by Verlene Landon 4.2 Stars (95 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Can friends navigate the precarious path out of the friend zone, or will they be stuck there forever? Best friends Josh and Cait have shared everything -- except a bed. Josh wants more than a friendship, while Cait has sworn off relationships. A friends-with-benefits relationship seems to be the perfect way for them both to get what they think they want. Redefining the boundaries of friendship means taking your foot off the brake and driving full speed ahead. previously titled Be Supportive Though the way can be rough, there are no wrong turns on the road to love, just different paths to arrive at a happily ever after.

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Length: 89 Pages (1,173 KB)
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Added: Feb 14th, 2021

Falling for Prince: An All About the Diamond Romance by Naomi Springthorp (Love & Devotion Authors Services, Inc.) 4.2 Stars (45 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Sindy is a fashion designer and boutique owner who's being pressured to go to her high school reunion. If nothing else, it's an opportunity to show off her designs. Should a klutz wear platform stilettos in the name fashion? Kenny is a major league baseball player with a body honed to perfection. Dressed to the nines and drawing female attention with every step he takes, but he's only there for one of them... Will he find her? Falling for Prince is the first in the Short Stop collection, a spin off An All About the Diamond Romance series.

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Length: 28 Pages (1,195 KB)
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Added: Dec 26th, 2020

The Governess Gambit: A Wild Wynchesters Prequel by Erica Ridley (WebMotion) 4.0 Stars (2,326 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

An exciting prequel to THE DUKE HEIST. Meet the Wild Wynchesters: This fun-loving, caper-committing family of tight-knit siblings can't help but find love and adventure! Years ago, Chloe Wynchester and five other uniquely talented orphans were adopted by a wealthy baron with a secret mission: The motley Wynchester family fights for justice from the margins of high society. And the handsome, clever duke Chloe has long admired proves to be her worst enemy... An unscrupulous boarding school is exploiting orphans in a secret workhouse. Baron Vanderbean plots a daring rescue. When illness befalls him, Chloe must take the reins. But how can a lifelong wallflower lead the charge to save the children? "I want to be a Wynchester!" -- Eloisa James

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Length: 204 Pages (33 KB)
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Added: Dec 24th, 2020

The Reluctant Familiar's Guide to Christmas Tree Defense by Bethany Hoeflich 4.0 Stars (92 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

After a traumatizing pumpkin spice candle accident, Mr. Fluffykins is looking forward to a quiet night curled up under his Christmas tree. Unfortunately, life has other plans... *The Reluctant Familiar's Guide to Christmas Tree Defense is a humorous short story meant for entertainment purposes only. It is not an actual how-to book to help you ward your tree against goblins, elves or sprites. If you are experiencing an infestation of malicious beasties, please contact your nearest magical pest control as soon as possible*

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 19 Pages (4,166 KB)
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Added: Dec 24th, 2020

Love On Willow Loop (Fake It) by Carina Taylor 4.4 Stars (182 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Tori walks the dogs on Willow Loop every day at the same time. She's had the same routine for three years, and nothing has ever changed it. Ian is new to the neighborhood and recently adopted a dog from the shelter. A freak accident involving the excitable fluffball throws the two together for better-or worse. NOTE: this is a clean romantic-comedy novelette with lots of laughs, dogs, and one jealous beta fish.

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 51 Pages (2,494 KB)
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Added: Dec 7th, 2020

Love Those Curves: Instalove Romance Box Set (Sara's Dreams) by Sara Hazel 4.2 Stars (601 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The perfect introduction to the sugary sweet and steamy world of Sara Hazel! This box set contains three of my curvy romance novellas in a wide range of genres that I write in. All books have that Instalove flavor you've come to expect from me. Books Included: Mafia Romance -- Dirty Curvy Dark Romance -- Her Curves: His Obsession (Book 1 in the Her Curves series!) Mountain Man Romance -- Mountain Man's Curvy Love

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 222 Pages (1,292 KB)
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Added: Nov 16th, 2020

Shadows in the Dark by Nicole Lucas (BookRix) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The villagers of a small village fall victim to the legends of their past. Legends who refuse to stay forgotten. This is one night that the people that belong to the land of magic myths will never forget. Cover photography by the author

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 19 Pages (359 KB)
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Added: Nov 8th, 2020

Demian. Stagione 1. La Comune dei Sentimenti (Italian Edition) by Sacha Naspini (Il Foglio Letterario) 3.8 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

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Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 16 Pages (103 KB)
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Added: Nov 4th, 2020

On Good Authority: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by Peri Dwyer Worrell (After Dinner Conversation) 3.5 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Synopsis: A doctor with a new vaccine for the "zombie virus" takes it to the next town and discovers two startling revelations. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After Dinner Conversation Magazine" and get this, and other, similar ethical and philosophical short stories delivered straight to your inbox every month. (Just search "After Dinner Conversation Magazine")

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 32 Pages (2,564 KB)
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Added: Oct 16th, 2020

Voodoo Doll - A Psychological Horror Suspense Short Story (Lisa's Dark Gripping Short Tales Book 13) by Lisa Shea Price verified one hour ago

Bethany's life sucks. A dead-end job, a boss who counts every second, and a sister who is sickeningly in love. Things clearly have to change. And when Bethany finds some voodoo dolls, she knows exactly what to do. * * * Voodoo Doll is a psychological horror suspense short story. My horror stories explore the frailty of the human psyche - how tenuous our grasp on reality can be. The delve into how alone each of us really is, as we navigate the short, brief flicker of life we are granted. My stories focus on the psychological aspects of fear and do not contain overt gore. They are suitable for teens and up. This short story is part of my series: Lisa's Dark Gripping Short Tales. You can read the short stories one at a time if you wish - each is available as a standalone ebook. If you prefer, you can get each set of nine short stories compiled together in ebook or paperback format. The title of that compilation is, naturally enough, Lisa's Dark Gripping Short Tales (1, 2, etc.) I ...

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 21 Pages (337 KB)
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Added: Oct 11th, 2020

The Moneypenny Diaries: Secret Chapters by Kate Westbrook (Ian Fleming Publications) 4.2 Stars (83 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Two short stories, in the world of The Moneypenny Diaries. Kate Westbrook, niece of the intrepid Miss Moneypenny and editor of her famous diaries, has uncovered two more of her aunt's formerly-classified adventures. Short stories First Date and For Your Eyes Only, James offer a tantalising (and candid) glimpse into the life of James Bond's confidante and co-conspiritor: the ever-resourceful Miss Moneypenny...

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 20 Pages (319 KB)
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Added: Sep 22nd, 2020

In the violence of the beast: A story from CD Sanders´ world of thriller revolving around David Connelly, Sarah Ritter, Richard Stanton, Isabel Cole by CD Sanders (BookRix) 3.2 Stars (40 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

August 16, 1997: Civil Prosecutor Frank Benninger's review of Interpol Agent David Connelly, former Lieutenant of the British Army. The complaint is hereby brought before the "Council for the establishment of the European Police Office". For the first time in his professional career, Interpol agent and former British Army sniper David Connelly heard these words. Maybe he had actually gone too far in search of his missing partner, Iris Ganser, a former London policewoman. The two young agents had come to know and appreciate each other in their training at Interpol. In a joint effort in which they wanted to convict the drug and arms dealer Frank Benninger, David lost sight of his partner. Was Iris camouflage revealed to the suspect's newspaper?

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 45 Pages (746 KB)
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Added: Aug 21st, 2020

Let Me Down Slowly by Naley Gonzalez 4.3 Stars (28 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"Would you be able to live your life without me?" Freshly graduated from high school, 18 year old Gabriel Salvas plans to spend the summer partying with his friends, and put off college so he can "work for the year." His plans change when he meets 16 year old Veronica at a party, and a future with her becomes all he wants. Ten years and two kids later, their happy life together quickly falls apart with Veronica's mental health. Now managing the storm on his own, Gabriel fights to keep his family safe and together, anxious for their lives to get back to normal. Gabriel must come to terms with his wife's deteriorating mind and get her professional help -- even against her will -- or risk losing her forever. CONTENT WARNING: This book contains mentions of mental illness, light sexual situations, and adult language.

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 34 Pages (3,741 KB)
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Added: Aug 13th, 2020

Doubtful Kiss (Book 1): A Love That Happened By Chance by Royana Hamilton 4.0 Stars (74 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

? Having nearly lost her career, she had suffered an uncomfortable breakup when her then-boyfriend and cousin started seeing each other. ? Melissa's painful experience from her previous relationship with Paul, and the insecurities that she developed as a result, begin to catch up to her. ? While she is falling hopefully in love with Derek, she doesn't want their relationship to be public for fear of losing her sanity and her career. ? When a colleague spots them both together, Melissa's insecurities come to the surface leading to a confrontation with Derek that threatens to break them apart. ? Will her losing control tear her relationship with Derek apart? Will Derek break up with her for being obviously disrespectful and mean? ? Now, what in the world Paul is thinking showing up on her doorstep?

Genre: Short Stories [x]
Length: 82 Pages (1,168 KB)
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Added: Aug 13th, 2020