Between The Snow And The Stars (Between The Snow And The Stars: A Contemporary Short Story Series Set On Sovereign Island Book 1) by Scott Merry (1 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

Elaine Huang is perfectly happy. She lives in Los Angeles, CA, working as an illustrator for projects of her choice. She regularly meets up with her bestie, Martha, usually at Musashi's, their preferred venue. On one such visit, she answers a call from a persistent unknown number. The phone call changes her life, taking her halfway around the world to Sovereign Island where it brings her back into contact with some family secrets she has done her best to forget. Can Elaine figure out why those secrets have come back to haunt her, while having to adapt to an unfamiliar environment on a ski resort in a foreign country? Set across six short stories, find out if Elaine can ever return to the simple life she had in LA while trying everything in her power to stop the past from catching up with her. Especially when it wasn't her secret to begin with. Between The Snow And The Stars is set between Los Angeles and the fictional Sovereign Island, blending contemporary fiction with gripping family drama, a slice of romance, and all the best of friendships based on Elaine Huang living her best life somewhere between the snow and the stars.

Genre: Short Stories

Homework with her Dirty StepDaddy (Taught by Her Dirty StepDaddy Book 2) by Mary Potter (31 Reviews)    Price verified 41 minutes ago

She's out of control... and beautiful and innocent. My stepdaughter is about to flunk out of college but she's really taking advantage of the opportunity to complete her summer program and get back on track. Of course, she needs some help along the way and most of that help comes from me spanking her until her ass cheeks are bright red. She's trying hard to submit to all the new rules she has, but I'm proud of her. She's willing to submit to the new rules and she's also eager for the other part of our deal. I promised to teach her all about sex, and I'm moving slowly, trying to make it about her and not me. How the hell am I supposed to resist just taking her? How in the world am I supposed to make it about her when I know she'll happily and eagerly make it all about me? How is a man supposed to resist an innocent, eager young woman like Nicole? This dirty StepDaddy wants everything she'll give me!

Genre: Short Stories

Deceptive Shadows by Eboné Brown (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In "Deceptive Shadows," Natalie's life takes an unexpected and chilling turn. A gripping short story that delves deep into the world of psychological suspense, it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Natalie wakes up in an unfamiliar place with only vague memories of her past. Her husband, Andrew, appears to be the perfect partner, but secrets lurk beneath the surface. When new friends offer solace and support, Natalie must navigate a treacherous path of trust, deceit, and a dangerous game with no clear rules. As the shadows of her past close in, Natalie's life unravels in a web of deception. With her health and sanity hanging in the balance, she discovers an unexpected ally, the power of resilience, and a determination to find the truth. "Deceptive Shadows" is a story of survival, friendship, and resilience, with themes of trust and the transformative nature of adversity. Readers who enjoy suspenseful tales of psychological intrigue will find themselves immersed in Natalie's world, questioning the line between reality and illusion. Intriguing and thought-provoking, "Deceptive Shadows" is a short story that will leave you questioning who can be trusted and where the boundaries of deception truly lie. Experience the suspense today.

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The Unrising Sun (Burials Book 2) by Deonne Fulton Cooper (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"The Unrising Sun" is the second story in the "Burials" series. In the 1960's American south, a young African American woman finds herself in love with a member of the opposite race and the same sex. A time of overt racism and prejudice, this can be very dangerous. She finds out that love is not only painful but can be tragic as well. Cooper ,again, has displayed her credentials as a serious writer as she tells the story of those who lived in an America that was very different than what it is now.

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WORTHY: MY BULLY BOYFRIEND'S TRILLIONAIRE DAD (TRILLIONAIRE OLDER MAN YOUNGER WOMAN ROMANCE Book 2) by Anastasia Slash (90 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

You know who I am You know what I can do I am something Get your mind out the gutter I am a Trillionaire And I am worth it I saw an angel I want an Heir My son hurt her in San Francisco He'd pay for hurting an angel And she will see what it means To be with a Real Man

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Onwards to the Paramecietic System: Excursion through the Absurd [212] (Campy Sci-Fi Shorts Book 3) by Arsidious The Great Writer Price verified 7 hours ago

As we continue our journey to find the mysterious prose and save the universe, I, Reblic, turn to my comrades who are busy with various chores that have to do with ship maintenance, like sweeping, window cleaning, computer defragging, upgrading Wifi system and firewalls, replacing broken shutters, and so forth. "We never made it to the Paramecietic system where the Daphnianets and the Amebanaughts have been fighting an ancient war for trillions of microsects. Maybe we should continue our search there?" Frac put down his yellow seasonal paper clips and turns with an excited look on his face. "I think that would be a most excellent idea! I hear they have a corn dog festival there this time of year, with all kinds of corn dogs - even ones made with real corn!"

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Hacker School Trilogy (cyberhug.me Book 0) by Allan R. Wallace (Allan Wallace) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Ascent To Hacker School: After chaos; something promising. The addition of Jake and David's stories completes this Hacker School trilogy - a requested prelude to the cyberhug.me trilogy. The coming apocalypse can lead to a better future. Maybe. In a dystopian world, who will decide the future of mankind? • After the Great Chaos, Jake's tribe decides it's time to expand from their hidden valley and once more deal with other societies. • David's tribe is trying to gather technology and reconstruct some of the technical marvels that once existed. They are violently opposed by anti-scavengers that wait for promised help from now vanished bureaucracies. • Charlene is mostly healed from her many battles. She's surprised by what may be a way to survive. Does this technocrat really offer a small chance of escape? Maybe human rights hacktivism is in her future. Probably not. Is it foolish to trust someone just because he remembers how to laugh?

Genre: Short Stories

Mountain Man's Secret Baby: A mountain man secret baby romance (SUPER RICH BILLIONAIRE LOVE Book 5) by Anastasia Slash (96 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The minute I saw you, I knew you had to be mine Untouched, you looked my way, refusing to turn away. I live in the mountains, I am damaged; ruined from my previous life. I have built walls around my heart but now thanks to you, they are tumbling down You ought to be with someone else You are the only one I now desire I promised myself not to love again I did not want anyone by my side Until you moved into my cabin.

Genre: Short Stories

Forest Flight by Tim Maddox (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Attacked on the road, a nobleman's daughter makes her way through the wilderness towards her father's castle. The landscape holds many obstacles and blessings that she could use, but at every step her pursuers might appear. In the end she will need to find a way to strike at her pursuers first. After her long flight, does she have the strength to make it home? "What makes a short story good? Study this book to find out! Captivating descriptives, filled with grit & merit, this book is unputdownable!" - Jennie Louwes, originally published on Reedsy Discovery

Genre: Short Stories

The Long Road Home (a Short Story) by Alex Tanner (Beat Generation Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

We like to believe our lives are following the path we have set for ourselves. Until that path changes, and we realise that we're on train tracks that we are destined to follow. Can our destination be changed?

Genre: Short Stories

From Love to War: A Short Story Collection by George S. Midla (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Irony. Humor (sometimes cruel). Pathos. Metaphor. Fatalism. A dry-eyed look at the human condition. A sense of justice (again sometimes cruel). The power of love. Kindness. Hope. Nostalgia. Orwellian fable/satire. Simple language. A style that is reminiscent of Hemingway. If you enjoy travel, adventure, and are interested in life lessons and self-improvement, then From Love to War: A Short Story Collection was written for you. In this book, you will begin by traversing tales concerning relationships and murder, virginity loss, pregnancy, and suicide. Later in the book, rush head-on into war without any clutter or fanfare from someone who has completed six combat tours and is a former Green Beret. This book promises to be an excellent read.

Genre: Short Stories

Familiar Strangers: Short Stories set in India by Nishant Kumta (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

An unlikely beggar. A beautiful tramp. A village damsel. A hotelier couple. A sophisticated pickpocket. These are some of the people you will meet in this book . Their stories resonate with the different tones of life in India. But these stories have a twist. You may be surprised by them. Or maybe not.

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Colton County: A Wyn Witcomb Story by BOBBY UNDERWOOD (1 Review)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

Wyn Witcomb, known to many as the Ghost Rider, travels to a small town in Colton County to mete out justice. When he arrives, however, a hanging is in progress. Wyn meets a pretty saloon girl as he seeks information, turning Colton County into a tender interlude about loneliness, and the quest for vengeance. This short story takes place prior to the events in The Wild Country trilogy of novels.

Genre: Short Stories

West Shore Stories by RH Brooks (RHB Publications) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

A memoir, in short-story form, of growing up on the Connecticut shoreline in the 1960s. So much has changed in sixty years but coming of age, in any era or locale, is familiar human territory. These stories may, or may not, resonate with your personal stories but they may well arouse memories of your younger self and the friends you shared this special time of your life with.

Genre: Short Stories

Ascending Love: A Sapphic Romance by Rosalie Bellusci (8 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Upon first encountering Chloe, Luna is immediately smitten, an affection sparked in quite a literal tumble from a ladder. This moment marks the start of an endearing bond. Initially, Luna wrestles with the realization that Chloe appears to be taken. Nonetheless, they soon uncover numerous shared interests, making their time together a cherished refuge for both. The emotions blossoming between them are unmistakable. However, it soon becomes clear that Chloe's current relationship is merely a pretense, a trap. Recognizing this, Luna is determined to assist her newfound companion in breaking free from this detrimental entanglement, guiding her towards self-discovery and genuine happiness.

Genre: Short Stories

Seven Slinky Short Stories by Jon Lymon (1 Review)    Price verified 11 hours ago

As short story collections go, this is one. A compendium of stories that don't go on for anywhere near as long as a novella or novel or one of those old tomes that make great door stops. These short stories have brevity. Wit. Class. Well some of them. What they don't have is a lot of words. If you are looking to buy short stories online, you've found some, One short story is so short, it barely fills a page. That doesn't mean it's short on quality. Far from it. If you've not encountered Jon Lymon's short story writing before, 'Seven Slinky Shorts' gives you a chance to dip your toes in without losing any of them to opportunistic sharks, snidey jellyfish or frost bite. Those who have encountered Lymon's short stories before, have said this about this short story collection: VICIOUS CIRCLE "This short story rockets down the page like a runaway train." "One of the most enjoyable reads I've had for some time." "A catchy, clever story." "The writer moves along with such rhythm, I wonder if he hasn't written music." "A good style, fast and sophisticated. The narrative techniques is funny and concise." "The author's on to something original." "This story has a potential to become a good shortie if directed well." "Fast, funny and furious." "It reminds me more of the techniques used in some hip hop, Coolio's 'Too Hot' is one that springs to mind." "Highly distinctive." AND ELVIS WILL MARRY US "Whew. That's a different kind of story. The way it's told is bizarre, but it's definitely full of life and character." "A joy to read, so refreshing after reading so many struggling attempts from newbie writers, God bless 'em. And damn do I love your voice. It's not often that I envy a writer his gift, but I do yours." "Easy to read, fast and breezy with some amusing observations and sharp descriptions." "A very engaging and acidic style." SPIRIT ON THE SLAB 'An interesting read, very stylistic, loved the shifting ...

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Thick Thighs Save Lives: A Curvy Woman Romance (Blue Collar Boys Book 3) by C.L. Cruz (Amazon Digital Services) (573 Reviews)    Price verified 41 minutes ago

She's a single mom with the world on her shoulders. He's a mechanic who wants to help. Will they slam the brakes on their love or find their way down the road to happiness? Ivy I used to have it all figured out -- marriage plus baby equals happily ever after. And then my husband leaves me just when I need him the most. It seems like things can't get any worse... until my car breaks down, leaving me stranded. Thankfully, Kent Sellers comes to my rescue. He's sexy, dependable, and I want him to give me a full service. But is a bachelor like Kent ready for a family, or will he leave me wrecked? Kent As a mechanic, I haven't met a machine I couldn't understand. Unfortunately, women aren't so easy. That doesn't stop me from playing the hero when I get a call from Ivy Goulding. She's curvy, caring, and knows how to crank my shaft. Her ex broke her heart. Now I just have to prove to her that I have what it takes to fix it. Thick Thighs Save Lives is a short, sweet, steamy story featuring a strong, independent, curvy heroine and the blue-collar man who wins her heart. It is the third in the Blue Collar Boys series but can be read as a standalone with no cliffhangers and a HEA! Don't miss the rest of the series: Dangerous Curves Ahead Big Girls Do It Better Thick Thighs Save Lives On the Plus Side ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "I love love love a BBW story! When the sweet curvy girl gets the strong alpha guy? It's enough to make a girl cry." 5-Star Review "Everything you need to keep you turning pages -- hot, sexy men; steamy scenes; and some conflict thrown in. I cannot wait for what this author writes next." 5-Star Review "Just when you think C.L. Cruz has given you the best she could... she blows our minds out of the park with a new book." 5-Star Review

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One Man And A Police Dog By Rory Smith by Rory Smith (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Read the story of Edward Sleuth. A man who loses his job and decides to go for work disguised as a police dog. Read about him battle evil criminals, and work with his partner, Messy Robin. The story is a comedy, with cool facts about dogs you may not know. Read of the evil Inspector Jones and Inspector Simpson.

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Found - The Andersen Saga: Claire wants peace and quiet and to be alone...then her brother shows up. A heartwarming story about family. (The ... by Jacie Middlemann (21 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Patrick knew from the moment he climbed out of his car and heard the music blasting from the back of the cabin what he would find... his sister was painting. And considering her choice of music, there was every possibility that what filled her canvas wasn't meant to soothe the soul. Claire Andersen Slavik was exactly where she needed to be. The last couple of years had been good ones even if at times filled with difficult moments. She had moved in with her mother when it was obvious she was needed. And never had a single regret for doing so. There had been days filled with joy and others with heartbreak. Now her mother was gone and the world she'd known had once again shifted out of balance. Claire was determined to take this time like a stolen moment to come to grips with the change in her life that the loss of her mother had made. It didn't matter that her kids called almost every day. She understood. But she needed this time away. The quiet and the peace that this little heaven on earth allowed her... and at the same time forced her to face this new void in her life honestly. Little did she know that her peace and tranquility was about to be disrupted. Her solitude on the brink of collapse. Patrick Andersen had a lot to think about as he drove through the mountains of Arkansas. There was even more floating around in his mind that he wanted to say to his sister Claire now that he and his brother knew where she was. But just as important was everything he wanted to find out from her. He believed she had the answers to many if not most of the questions that had surfaced in the weeks since their mother's death. Not for the first time he wondered grimly if some of those answers were the reason why she'd taken off so suddenly as she had. Will the youngest of Livia Andersen's grown children find the tranquility she seeks in the mountains of Arkansas? Can she make her brother understand the reasons for the choices she's made and the secrets she'd kept? Will the ...

Genre: Short Stories

Review On An Evening: A Short Tale Of Dark Origins by Sean McCutchen (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In this short take on a legendary dark tale, a distraught writer finds himself facing the oncoming responsibility of parenthood while struggling to make a name for himself. But, when he gets invited for an exclusive interview with a secretive billionaire, he feels this could finally be the break that will turn his life around. Armed with his pen and a new resolve, the writer instead finds that the interview is more than he ever could have imagined; the evening uncovering the dark truth of his own lineage and the deep connection to the billionaire he only just met.

Genre: Short Stories

Confessions of a False Stoic by RM Wark (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

There are times when the words do not come, no matter how much I desire to fill the blank page. There are other times when the words flow freely, almost without effort. This often occurs in times of sadness, in times of quiet reflection. Such was the case with the eight short stories and eighteen poems included within the Confessions of a False Stoic.

Genre: Short Stories

Dirty Surprise: An Instalove Romance (Vegas Dirty Talkers Book 1) by Fiona Clarke (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

It's my 30th birthday and I NEED to let loose. I'm celebrating in style by traveling with my five besties to none other than Las Vegas. They have a surprise gift for me that I could not have seen coming. My biggest fantasy come true. Except when HE enters the picture, giving me the best night of my life, I need to run because things are getting heavy too fast. Will he follow me to New York and convince me to be his one and only?

Genre: Short Stories

Need to Feed by Anthony Renfro (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Another year. Another massacre looming. When the sun rises on the old west town of Saltwater Junction its residents will come face to face with two savage and lethal predators. Vampires who stalk you in the day and Werewolves that transform with the sunrise. This story rewrites the legends and all you've ever known about these creatures of the night. Bonus Story: It Sleeps at Dawn A Vampire stalks the Appalachian Mountains. A traditional Vampire who uses fangs instead of guns. He hunts. He kills. He sleeps at Dawn. Bonus Story: A Vampire at Christmas A Vampire uses his riches and immortal skills to bring joy to those in need during the Christmas Season.

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Babysitter For A Firefighter: A Curvy Woman, Older Man, Insta-Love, Short Romance (Curvy Babysitters, Alpha Heroes Book 2) by Lexi Rose (244 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Babysitter For A Firefighter: Curvy Babysitter, Alpha Heroes Book 2 An Insta-Love Older Man Curvy Woman Fireman Next Door Romance (Read Time: ~ 1 Hour) Layla I'd fantasized about Drake for years... Ever since he moved in across the street His big, strong arms His perfectly chiseled body But why can't he see me as more than just a babysitter? When will he notice I'm a woman now? A woman with needs... Drake I was just trying to find a babysitter Those curves... those beautiful, delicious curves. When did Layla get so hot? From the moment she opened her door All I can think about is her But I've been out of the game for so long... How do you tell a girl you've just met, you're madly in love with them? How can I convince her I want more than just her body? How can I prove to her I'm the man of her dreams? And that I'm playing for keeps... "Curvy Babysitter, Alpha Heroes" is a series of standalone sweet & steamy insta-love short romances featuring luscious, curvy women who find their HEA's with big, sizzling hot alpha men. No Cheating, no cliffhangers, HEA guaranteed!!

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When Tiffanie Met Blake... by Jasmine K. Hathaway (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Tiffanie is a successful insurance agent with a good heart and a not-so-good track record when it comes to love. On the rebound of yet another breakup, she meets the man of her dreams and embarks on a whirlwind courtship and engagement. However, Blake is a man of secrets, and the discovery of the Big Secret leads to an adventure on the couple's wedding day, including a run-in with the law and instant fame... or shall we say, infamy. This is not your typical romance. This is a story about love and hope, deception and pain, with a little humor, sex, and adventure thrown in for good measure. In this first short story of the "Tiffanie" series, readers will be introduced to the sassy, lovable career professional as she navigates life and love in the Queen City, Charlotte. When Tiffanie Met Blake... is a must-read!

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A Love to Heal Her Heart (5 Amish Family Series Book 1) by Sarah Miller (SweetBookHub.com) (620 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Can Jeremiah keep the farm and family together while keeping the promise he made to their father? Jeremiah Phillips is heartbroken by the loss of his father, Henry. He's barely moving through the motions. All he can think about is how he'll take care of his brothers, all of his brothers, and keep the farm afloat now that his father has passed. He is shocked to learn another in the community has perished on the same day. Ester Harley has spent years by her Aunt Rhoda's side learning all about quilting. It's horrible to realize she'll be doing all the quilting alone from now on. Ester is angry when she discovers that Rhoda's memory is being overshadowed by the Phillips, why would they do that? Ester barges into Jeremiah's life spitting fire and brimstone, but all he can see is her beauty. He has a plan to bring life to his farm and wants Ester's help. Can Ester overcome her anger and see the opportunity in front of her? Will Gott lead Ester and Jeremiah into each other's hearts? Find out in Bestselling Romance Author Sarah Miller's inspirational new series.

Genre: Short Stories

Rose: A Curvy Woman Romance (Sweet Treat Sisters Book 4) by Lexi Rose (68 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Rose is a curvy, single young woman whose track record with love is totally cringeworthy Dean is a devastatingly handsome widower who just opened a bookstore three doors down from Sweets 'n' Treats Bakery ? Rose ? All my sisters have found their Mr. Right They're settling down Happy and content I've never felt so alone... I can't help but wonder... What's wrong with me? Why can't I find the man of my dreams? Am I destined to spend the rest of my life miserable and alone? ? Dean ? The death of my wife was like a gutshot to the heart I never thought I'd get over it But, two years later, and a new start Things are finally starting to look up My children are fitting in with their new surroundings like ducks to water The bookstore I've always dreamed of opening is keeping me busy But there's still something missing Something I didn't realize I was ready for until I met Rose...

Genre: Short Stories

Rise: A Collection Inspired by Lift by Rebecca K. O'Connor (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In celebration of the Kindle version release of LIFT, an award-winning falconry memoir, author Rebecca K. O'Connor shares a complementary collection of essays, short stories and poetry that further examines life in the shadow of a raptor's wings. LIFT, Rebecca K. O'Connor's arresting memoir of love, loss, relationships and one impossible peregrine falcon is further illuminated with this collection of writings on the world of falconry. The opening short story, "A Good Falconer Lets Go," about a teenage boy and his red-tailed hawk is a classic coming-of-age tale with a falconry twist. If you are a dog lover, "Heart to Tear" and "About a Dog", essays which read like O'Connor's love songs to the dogs of falconry will resonate with you, if not evoke a few tears. In short essays such as "The Knife" and "Storytelling" O'Connor explores early moments in falconry in the icy-clear voice readers grew to love in LIFT. The collection also includes a glossary on falconry and a bonus excerpt of her novel in progress, a post-apocalyptic wilderness adventure. If you have read LIFT and loved it, this short collection will add to your experience. If you've yet to read O'Connor's writing, RISE may encourage you to read more. ~~Praise for LIFT~~ **Novelist and nature reference author O'Connor (Falcon's Return) crafts a lyrical tribute to the spiritual connection between humans and birds in this memoir of the excruciating, transformative process of training a peregrine falcon: "Falconry is a religion, a way of thinking, a means of experiencing life." Indeed, readers will find almost as much spiritual content as natural. Despite O'Connor's icy-clear voice, her descriptions of training a young male falcon are fascinating for bird lovers and civilians alike: "when the falcon connects a high-speed dive... the duck remains a piece of the sky and only its body careens to earth." Surprisingly, periodic flashbacks to a troubled childhood -- an abusive stepfather, an absentee mother -- ...

Genre: Short Stories

Dark Corners by William Andrews (Amazon Digital Services, Inc.) (52 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

DARK CORNERS is a short story anthology showcasing the various styles, genres and influences of William Andrews. Most of these are dark as Hell. Embrace the darkness and read on... If you dare!

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Death Calls by Courtney Vail (Little Prince Publishing) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A collection of short stories, poems and other goodies. Each piece in Death Calls touches on life's journey, death or dying in Courtney Vail's own freakish way. Some works are quirky, some funny, some gross, some resonating, but all pretty weird. Enjoy!

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Time to Think by Rigby Taylor (62 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Time To Think is an amusing, thoughtful and sexy collection of eight short tales about the human condition -- and how some gays cope. ?Sebastian and Reginald have a close encounter with visiting evangelists. ?Robert is so influenced by his sexy cousin and a book he read he does something foolish that has disastrous consequences. ?An unwelcome visiting bore is startled into fearful flight by his host's extempore philosophising. ?To his parents' slightly shocked surprise, a young man pursuing his eccentric pleasures is misunderstood by a lusty divorcee, and is only extricated from self-harm by discovering and accepting the rest of his character. ?The utter boredom of Charlie's life in a Nursing Home has been alleviated by the arrival of Mal... but there are problems to be solved. ?In the not too distant future, an accidentally irradiated young man sires a very strange young child who teams up with his lover, an artificial insemination doctor to create a new species of human... Are they the forerunners of a brave new world? Or is it too late? ?A middle-aged man has a run in with his obnoxious nephew over a singing trophy, which caused him great agony of spirit when he was a student. ?After a shy youth is talked into spending a weekend with an older man, he develops a taste for sex and decides to seduce his Maths teacher; with amusing consequences.

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American Superhero by John Davis (Serenity Valley Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Not all heroes wear capes. With the city of Arcstead on the verge of civil war, its mayor and Frank Nemesis both begin recruiting their side's leaders. Detectives, serial killers, biker gangs and plenty of other formidable people will now become warriors. But who will survive?

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Judgement: A Shadows and Light Short Story by Hayley Camille (SpearPoint Press) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In the shadow of Mortwood Forest dwells the most prolific murderer of the Kingdom. The curse he carries, however, may also make him their saviour. In a world where magic is lost and innocence is stolen, a prophecy begins. The darkest intentions hidden within every man's soul are exposed, as Shadows and Light, and only one has the power to Judge them. But he is not what you expect...

Genre: Short Stories

Eyes in the Darkness: An Isiir Short Story by C. J. LaPolla (12 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Evil lurks in the shadows and waits to pull a young dreamer into a nightmare... Keo spends her evenings watching the stars traverse the sky above and dreams about the world being different than it is. She gets her wish as an ancient enemy emerges from the darkness to pull her into a nightmare. Before the evening ends she is thrust into an adventure that may be told as a legend for ages to come. Eyes in the Darkness is a standalone horror fantasy action adventure short story in the world of Isiir set thousands of years in the past from the novels Within the Ice, Out of the Ice, and Eryn's Tale.

Genre: Short Stories

When Lyric Met Limerick: A Novelette (Seattle Trilogy) by Dawn V. Cahill (29 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

It's 1983. Howard aspires to be the next Bruce Springsteen, and doesn't mind bending a few rules to get there. Then he meets "Luna Tunes," who sells limericks for a living. Sure, she's cute, but who does that? And why is she with that goon Brian? Before Howard can even get her number, he gets arrested for shoplifting. And little does he know a jealous boyfriend awaits his release...

Genre: Short Stories

Connections eMagazine Vol 9 Issue 1: 1st Quarter 2023 (Connections eZine Book 21) by MPSmith Publishing (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Connections eMagazine is a quarterly publication created to help authors connect with readers, reviewers, and bloggers. The magazine is produced seasonally. IN THIS ISSUE... Naked and Afraid - Sam Mouzer bares it all. Exclusive interviews with critically acclaimed authors KC Frifant, Jennifer Lieberman, WL Hawkin and the writing duo Charles Breakfield and Roxanne Burkey, short stories, new releases and so much more

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Shattered Souls of Innocence by Melissa Ohnoutka (Specter Publishing) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

** This is a SHORT STORY ** Hailey Devlin and Patrick Roark survived their nightmare in "Faithful Deceptions." But what about all the others? Will putting a man behind bars for his crimes really stop any of the suffering? The demand is still there. Therefore the horrendous cycle just keeps on going. Can anyone really hope to stop this madness?... One man is determined to try. Shattered Souls of Innocence is a Short Story prequel to "Target of Betrayal," which was released in 2011.

Genre: Short Stories

Flying Toasters - The DeadPixel Tales by Brian Braden (DeadPixel Publications) (55 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

FLYING TOASTERS - THE DEADPIXEL TALES is a collection of engaging short stories that range from gritty to haunting. Thought-provoking to ridiculous. The authors of DeadPixel Publications craft tales that will appeal to all readers through solid storytelling, crossing genre lines, and focusing on brilliant characters and twisted plots. In THE MAN UPSTAIRS, Hanna Elizabeth cooks up a ghost story flavored with dashes of wit, humor, and a generous spoonful of old fashioned revenge. The Wild West is given a supernatural face in THE CAVE, as Brian L. Braden crafts a beautiful, subtly creepy tale steeped in mystery, courage, and death. Robert Brumm takes on immortality in MY DEAD FRIEND NANCY, reminding us to be careful what we wish for. In THE LIGHTGIVER, Thomas Cardin takes us into an intriguing world where a slave's escape from sinister overlords begins a descent into darkness that reveals his own inner light. ALTITUDE SICKNESS by C.M. Saunders is a white-knuckle account of fate and revenge at 35,000 feet. In PRISM, John Gregory Hancock introduces a reluctant fantasy hero who is forced into mystery and adventure. And finally, in THE BALLAD OF AZRON BEZRON, Steven Wetherell shares a witty tale about a thief grudgingly sent on a hero's quest. One or more of the stories in this book contain language meant for adults. If you're easily offended by curse words and are quick to write negatives reviews based solely on them, this might not be the book for you. DeadPixel Publications is just a bunch of people with day jobs, writing for the pure love of the craft and hoping for a little success along the way. By joining forces we help promote each other and create a community of sharing and collaboration with one goal in mind: Helping the public find some kick ass books to read (if we do say so ourselves).

Genre: Short Stories

Me and Brad (A short story) by Mal Olson (60 Reviews)    Price verified 42 minutes ago

A feel good short story where an adopted dog plays cupid to a young woman suffering from a broken heart and the sexy sheriff who pulls her over for speeding. Length apx 5000 words plus bonus excerpts.

Genre: Short Stories

True Colors and Other Short Stories by Michelle D. Argyle (MDA Books) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In this short story collection, Michelle Davidson Argyle shares sixteen of her literary pieces written during 1999 - 2011. In the title story, "True Colors," the main character fights her vibrant personality against the true darkness lurking within her. The story builds until a row of six dead birds stop her in her tracks. In the opening story, "Thread," (also published in the 2011 collection, Stories for Sendai), a married couple's reaction to the Sendai earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, 2011 reveals their own earth-shattering issues and what must be done to solve them. The lizard on the cover represents the story, "The Threshold," about a young boy with an intense physical attraction to a girl he's not supposed to touch. True Colors is a collection of quiet stories exploring the hidden, but often overlooked colors we try to hide every day. Sometimes they shouldn't be hidden at all. Also included are several poems and one prose poem picked as the staff choice award in New Mexico's Literary journal, Scribendi (2002).

Genre: Short Stories

Cruel Mercy by Christopher Kai (Luminare Books) (23 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In a post-apocalyptic future, a mother is faced with an unspeakable choice when she and her young son are ambushed by the living dead.

Genre: Short Stories

The Red Room (31 Horrifying Tales From The Dead Series 1) by Drac Von Stoller (52 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Darren and his family just got back from their vacation when Darren received a phone call from his aunt. Darren's uncle Henry was found dead in the wine cellar. Darren's aunt pleaded with him to take over the estate because her health and age could not handle the stress of taking care of such an enormous task. As soon as Darren arrived at the mansion and Darren opened the door to the red room their lives would never be the same.

Genre: Short Stories

Sandwich Shop Miracle (Inspirational Stories of Faith - Book 1) by H.B. Barstrum (Rashawn McMullin) (32 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Sandwich Shop Miracle (Inspirational Stories of Faith Book 1) Imagine being on the brink of losing everything near and dear to you... Would you be able to handle the possibility of having nothing left? What would you do? There are times when it is incredibly hard to keep your faith in tact when everything you love is slipping away. This is exactly what Loretta Jenkins is going through in this powerful and inspiring Christian fiction tale in of the Inspirational Stories of Faith short story trilogy. Loretta is at her breaking point, dealing with mounting debt and the tragic death of her husband Jack. With her Christian faith tested by the events that have unfolded in her life and the internal struggle to keep her hope alive, the big question is: will she find the secret to hold on to the one thing that she has left? This magical inspirational religious fiction story explores the proven and simple solution to conquering the negative forces that challenge to destroy faith at its very core. Sandwich Shop Miracle is a must read for readers of inspirational books and faith-based books alike. P.S. Before you buy, read the free sample of the first chapter of this Christian book

Genre: Short Stories

Em's Gator Club (Hep Cats of Boise #0.5) by Al Hess (Kraken Collective) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 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 expected, Em will need to use wits, grit, and their own contramod to keep the club, and themselves, alive. This is a short story prequel to Mazarin Blues, the first book in the queer and cozy decopunk series, Hep Cats of Boise.

Genre: Short Stories

The V-Day Aversion (Dom & Kate Book 2) by Genevieve Dewey (22 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Dominic Valentini is a man with a plan. Katelyn Anderson is a woman with a plan, also: avoid whatever Dominic's got planned. It's two days from Valentine's Day, and Katelyn's sister Kandace wants Kate to help her catch her estranged husband cheating. Katelyn's just fine with this as it gives her another excuse to avoid Dominic, whose only crime is being Practically Perfect in every way possible. Dominic just wants Katelyn to stand still long enough to give her a Valentine's Day to remember. The only problem is, Katelyn hates Valentine's Day. Join Dom & Kate, from The Bird Day Battalion, as they try and navigate the "And then what?" of a Happy Ever After. "It's either 'Do, or do not. There is no try'. You're going to have to go all in and change her mind about it, or accept you've got the only woman on the face of the planet that doesn't want a date on Valentine's." -- Kyle Anderson

Genre: Short Stories

Prevention: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by Margaret Karmazin (10 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Synopsis: A single mother finds out her drug addict son plans to shoot up his school and is forced to make a choice. 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

Firebug by Jon Hartling (Jon and Heather Hartling) (46 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

When a strange rash of arson breaks out, the culprit - or culprits? - is like nothing anyone expects, in this short story of "weird fiction" in the tradition of H.P. Lovecraft.

Genre: Short Stories

The Seven Absent Sins: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by Nathan Ahlgrim (After Dinner Conversation) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Synopsis: A Jesuit monk examines the Encyclopedia of Sentient Species to determine if there is anyone in the universe incapable of sin. 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

Letters from Bath; Or, A Friend in Exile (The Merriweather Chronicles) by Meredith Allady (74 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A short incident from the time of Jane Austen, told in a series of letters from Bath, England. Ann Northcott reluctantly accompanies her mother to the famous Spa, and there finds what entertainment she can by plotting various subtle ways in which to be disobliging, indulging in unskilled matchmaking, and writing accounts of it all to her best friend Julia. A prequel story to Friendship and Folly: The Merriweather Chronicles, Book I. Warning: While this is a 'stand alone' incident, it is probably best appreciated by those who have actually read the 'sequel'. Caveat Emptor! Approx. 23,000 words.

Genre: Short Stories

I, von Economo: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by C.F. Carter (After Dinner Conversation) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Synopsis - A woman goes back to get revenge on the man who forced her soul into a new body. 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

The Fight On Halloween Night: A Short Story by Stefan Geir (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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

Genre: Short Stories

Abrama's End Game: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by David Shultz (After Dinner Conversation) (15 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Synopsis - Abrama learns the gods created her dimension as their play-space to visit, and is forced to fight across realities when she discovers their plan to shut it down. 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

Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine March 2021 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) (25 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The March 2021 issue of Mom's Favorite Reads. In this issue... A seasonal blend of articles including Mad as a March Hare, Dr Seuss, Reiki, World Wildlife Day, International Day of Forests, plus short stories, recipes, puzzles, humour, photographs and so much more!

Genre: Short Stories

Hellhound Sugar Rush (Hellhound Adventures Book 3) by Sofia Ann Hoffman (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Kyle expects to get some candy when he accompanies his Hellhound siblings on a break-in at Sweet Dreams Sugar Factory. He knows they could run into trouble with the human police and he's ready to be stealthy. But nothing can prepare him for what the candy store actually provides. Angie receives notice that some Hellhounds have broken into a candy store in Kansas and she's put on the job of trying to stop them. She knows exactly who to bring to help out -- Phaedra and Holly Doran and Holly's familiar who is a Hellhound made out of caramel. Sweet Dreams Sugar Factory is supposed to be a candy store, not a hangout for Hellhounds and witches, but that's exactly what it becomes in this short story featuring the characters from Floofballs from Hell and Static Elecwitchery.

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One Long Panel of Stones: (And 40 Other Stories) by Thorin Klosowski (RNN Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In the metaphysical-mystery novella, "One Long Panel of Stones," Samantha doesn't have a lot to do. When she's not doodling maps, she's hanging out at her local bookshop with its eccentric owner. When a strange book shows up at the shop, the duo decide to research its origins and track down anyone who might have a clue to what it means. 40 other flash fiction stories accompany this novella, including a letter from a sad mage, a story about a gig working time traveler, and a how-to guide for rolling your own time flying triangles (a guide we can all use, to be honest).

Genre: Short Stories

Empath by Michelle Devon (A Novel Approach) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Richard didn't know what was in store for him when his beautiful and seemingly normal wife started to exhibit strange behavior. She swore she could read his emotions, know what he was thinking. One night, she accuses him of infidelity, claiming she had read his emotions and knew he felt guilty. Then, she assumed something else he felt too, something she thought he wanted her to do... had she really read his mind? Did he really want her to... well, read her story to find out.

Genre: Short Stories

A Brush of Love by Jonathan Sturak (Pendan Publishing) (273 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Synopsis: A young woman recounts a moment of true love in her life and a twist that changes her heart forever. Have you experienced true love? One of the 11 stories included in the new collection "From Vegas with Blood." Praise for "A Brush of Love": "A love story that moves you." - DV Filmworks "Food for the heart." - Pendan Publishing

Genre: Short Stories

The Bandit's Lady : Age Gap Alpha Hero Romance (Rule Breakers Book 1) by Lizzy West (86 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours 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.

Genre: Short Stories

Music of the Gods by Richard Schiver (Abiss Books) (117 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

So often we don't realize what we have until we've lost it. Donald discovers this truth during a weekend trip to save his failing marriage when he and his wife are involved in an accident.

Genre: Short Stories

The Short Game (American Gypsy Novella) by J.L. Fynn (24 Reviews)    Price verified 42 minutes ago

Jimmy Boy Reilly should be out on the road like the rest of his Irish-American Gypsy clan, but instead he's stuck at home. His little brother Shay is up north pulling a long con, something Jimmy never wanted him involved in, and now all he can do is worry and wait. But Shay isn't the only thing on his mind this summer. He can't seem to shake the image of the cute store clerk they swindled a few weeks back, and it's really starting to get to him. When he decides to return the money in an effort to get her out of his mind, that small act of redemption soon turns into a date, and maybe something more. Jimmy Boy never had any intention of falling for the country girl, cute or not, but there's no way he could resist the beautiful, sassy blonde. Now it's not just the fate of his little brother he's worried about, but his own too. Hiding the relationship from his clan is hard enough, but keeping the fact that he's an Irish Traveler from Tracy is even harder--and might cost him more in the end. Set concurrently to J.L. Fynn's debut novel The Long Game, The Short Game is a novella exploring what's happening back at the Traveler Village while Shay is up north. While it could be considered a companion novel to The Long Game, it's a stand-alone story that can be enjoyed even without having read The Long Game

Genre: Short Stories

At The Turning Point: A Short Story (Choices Book 1) by Beth Carpenter (31 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A Different Kind of Vegas Story "I stared at the ring on my finger. After the champagne, I had a vague memory of a tacky wedding chapel. I remember giggling as I carried a slightly grubby bunch of silk lilies down a short aisle. Married. I guess that meant that I wasn't a slut; I was an idiot." -From At The Turning Point When Donna decides to mark her divorce with a trip to Las Vegas, she doesn't expect to find herself with a ring on her finger at the bedside of a man she barely knows. But her experience helps her gain the wisdom she needs to make her own life-altering decision. A short story, about 6000 words. Not a typical happily-ever-after romance. Also incuded is an excerpt from Last Flight from Flagstaff.

Genre: Short Stories

Beginnings (Hiding Behind The Couch Character and Festive Episodes) by Debbie McGowan (Beaten Track Publishing) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Journey back to childhood, where the buds of friendship and romance blossom; take a peek into the lives of the primary schoolchildren who would become... The Circle. * * * * * Beginnings is a stand-alone prequel (novella) in the Hiding Behind The Couch series. The story continues in Ruminations (Novel) and Hiding Behind The Couch (Season One)

Genre: Short Stories

Sweet Charlotte by J.R. McLemore (8 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Charlotte's parents are frantic when she doesn't come home after school. They call some of her friends, but eventually involve the police. Will the police be able to find sweet Charlotte before trouble finds her?

Genre: Short Stories

The Ghost of Our Beliefs by Chris J Mitchell (Amazon Digital Services) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In this stand alone short story will the beliefs of the main character stand firm, or will he come to accept the world and to a greater extent the Universe is a complex place where everything is not so straight forward. Joshua is a retired engineer, but was not just an engineer by trade; he was one by heart. Ever since he was a child he has been fascinated by the mechanisms and machines that the human race has created. His mind is methodical, pragmatic and his beliefs stand firm in facts and reason. What is observable, testable and measurable is what exists and everything else is simply myth or theory. His heart felt understanding of the world though is disrupted and altered by the strange sighting of a unexplained figure or what is more commonly thought of as a ghost. Will this experience alter his beliefs or will the ghosts of his previous values stand firm? Chris J Mitchell: "Everything we see in life is not black and white. Our beliefs are not always correct and even when we are sure of something we should be open to changing our minds. In that sense this story is not focused around a ghost or revealing the character of one, but the sighting of what the main character assumes is a ghost serves the premise of the book well."

Genre: Short Stories

Sweet Temptation: A Blackmore University Prequel by Cora Kent (1 Review)    Price verified 7 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.

Genre: Short Stories

The Adventuress: A Novelette (One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes Book 1) by Mira Kanehl (34 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

What if you had an inner calling that went against all society expected of you? 1813 The New Orleans legacy Jean Laffite roams the city, the Gulf of Mexico, Barataria, the Mississipi and the Lafourche rivers in this 19th century fiction book. His business? Smuggling and general piracy. When Inspector Gilbert decides to tackle the smuggling affairs, Jean takes action. But then a courtesan interferes with his plans -- even gains the favor of his crew. Will the New Orleans woman be his downfall? The Adventuress is the first in the historical fiction novella series One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes that features the compelling Cosma Wolfe and infamous Jean Laffite. They meet their New Orleans rivals in the sizzling smaller golden age of piracy. A pirate merger of Sherlock Holmes and Outlander. Unlock The Adventuress to read Wolfe's latest adventure today!

Genre: Short Stories

American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum (E-BOOKARAMA) (155 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours 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 Mandarin and the Butterfly

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ELLIE: THE GOLDDIGGERS - BOOK 1 by CC MacKenzie (More Press) (56 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

THE GOLDDIGGERS - SHORT STORY: Tales of love and lust best describes the brand new short romance reads from USA Today Bestselling author CC MACKENZIE. Let's face it sometimes we're in a hurry or not in the mood for a committed book relationship, or a series. Sometimes we want it quick and fast. The stories are set in the world of Burlesque with glitter, love, desire, music and dance where girls tease and tantalize. The stories stand-alone, unrelated to the next, except they are set in the same world of the GOLDDIGGERS. And CC will release an original story on a Friday to get you in the mood for the weekend. The GOLDDIGGERS series of thirty minutes of fun romance from CC MACKENZIE - for busy people everywhere - grab one now! Ellie, "I sure didn't intend to see him. Or fall for him. Or have anything to do with the mesmerizing Noah Blake. Meeting him had been a complete and utter shock to the system. My reaction took me by surprise. In my line of work, I meet new people all the time and none of them impressed me the way Noah did. Isn't that just typical in life? A girl can meet hundreds of people and they don't touch her where it matters, but then she meets the one who means everything... But I'm getting ahead of myself. Thing is, I'm a Golddigger, and proud of it. We make the Pussycat Dolls look like kittens. We work hard to achieve one goal, being the best. And to do that we do not need distractions like, for example, men. A Golddigger's focus is on one thing, her performance. A Golddigger's priority is the continued success of our Burlesque troupe. Thing is, I learned the hard way men didn't like coming a poor second in a woman's life. They appeared to be panic-stricken by a career driven, successful woman. I've been called "hard work," "stroppy," and "pigheaded." Like the rest of the Golddiggers, being free of emotional ties works well for me. Trust me, I had no long term plan to live happy-ever-after. But then I met Noah. And he stole my diamanté ...

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Just A Little Terrible by Vincent V. Cava (727 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Just a little... Haunting - These tomes of terror will stay with you long after you put your book down and go to bed for the evening. They've been known to burrow themselves into a reader's imagination and are capable of warping dreams into twisted, unspeakable nightmares. Just a little... Unique - These aren't your standard horror stories. Don't think this collection will include tales of haunted mansions, or blood sucking vampires. Expect one-of-a-kind takes on every gothic ghoul and hideous monster you read about in this book. Just a little... Frightening - Prepare yourself for some of the most chilling flash fiction ever penned. The mad genius, Vincent V. Cava, has done it again with the latest entry in his creepy catalogue. Do yourself a favor and leave the lights on when you read it. Just A Little... Terrible

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The Waiting Room: A metaphysical thriller by Jonathan Kent (104 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Waiting Room: A metaphysical thriller The Waiting Room is a chilling short story from Author Jonathan Kent. With no knowledge of how he got there, all Gary can do is follow the crowd and shuffle forward towards his allocated serving hatch. The only person that is paying him any attention is an annoying Scottish man in the next queue. A man that seems to know more than he is letting on. As fragments of memory return, he is swept along by the crowd until he finds himself in his allocated 'Waiting Room' to face the shocking revelations that follow. Check out Jonathan's other titles including his debut novel 'Homecoming' available in the Kindle store

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Agent Ordinary: A Short Story by B. Brumley (12 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Even though Thomas Ordinary can't figure out why the Agency pulled him out of retirement, the perks sure make him feel young again. When he's tasked with saving Pablo Morra, an aging Nobel Peace Prize winner, Thomas gets more than he bargained for. ***Honorable Mention in the 2016 NYC Midnight 10th Annual Short Story Challenge

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The Book Of Approved Words: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by W.M. Pienton (21 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Synopsis - A government approved "author" is tempted to show the world the words they are missing. 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")

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Elusive Eden: A Short Story by J.M. Wight (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Can a time machine really prove -- or refute -- the Bible? Two time travelers embark on a quest to find the lost Garden of Eden -- if it even ever existed. Their objective is nothing less than to settle the question of Biblical truth once and for all. Will they manage to prove -- or refute -- the faith? Or will what they find reveal more about themselves, and the nature of faith itself?

Genre: Short Stories

From Don To Dom (Unfinished Liaisons Book 2) by Naaju Rorrete (M/M Romance Group @ goodreads) (255 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

This is a short story about three men sharing a common origin, a sexual preference, and a mutual attraction -- as powerful as forbidden. Giancarlo Montefiore is the grandson of a Sicilian immigrant, who rules organized crime in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. Since childhood, Giancarlo trains to earn the right of replacing his grandfather. Rodrigo Irizarry is the son of a mob hitman, who is serving a lengthy jail time for crimes he committed under Giancarlo's grandfather's orders. Believing the Montefiore family betrayed his father, Rodrigo dedicates his life to sabotage their businesses and reputation. When Rodrigo and his gang are caught stealing at one of the Montefiore's casinos, Giancarlo's henchman wants to kill Rodrigo, but Giancarlo's grandfather requests that he protects him -- out of respect for the boy's father. So, Giancarlo disciplines Rodrigo by spanking him. His goal is true punishment and humiliation while showing the boy who is the boss. To Giancarlo's indignation, Rodrigo enjoys the spanking, and dares Giancarlo to go further. Even as he rejects Rodrigo, the incident arouses new cravings in Giancarlo, who offers Rodrigo a new start in life and his friendship. Braulio Santorno, another young man Giancarlo befriends, is also the son of a mob boss, and is in danger, because his own father puts out a contract on him for being gay. Giancarlo cannot let Braulio die, but neither can he intervene without risking everything. He needs someone who could protect Braulio and take him to a secure location. Somebody who could stand in the way of gunmen, if necessary, but nobody could link to the Montefiore crew. The man for the job is Rodrigo, but he doesn't want money, he wants to be Giancarlo's submissive. The problem is, Rodrigo doesn't seem to have one submissive cell is his body -- he's rather irreverent and rebellious. And Giancarlo knows little of the BDSM lifestyle, but the more he interacts with Rodrigo the more his dominant side awakens. ...

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The Dirt Eaters by H.D. Timmons (31 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Set in the 1960s of America's rural south, a young African American woman is forced to reckon with her cultural eating disorder of eating dirt.

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Gin Cat Jive (Hep Cats of Boise #1.5) by Al Hess (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Mazarin's idea of the perfect Valentine's gift for his beloved Em is restitution from the woman who did Em wrong. Heading into a rival speakeasy for a little romantic revenge isn't anything Mazarin can't handle, and besting Em's ex at a jive contest should be harmless fun. With a plan, plenty of skill cutting a rug, and Reed by his side, he can pull this off. But there's something fishy about this wingding. Reed's crippling anxiety doesn't make him the best dance partner, and if anyone discovers Mazarin is an AI, it could spell trouble. Problems compound when a surprise new update is installed in Mazarin's software -- without his consent -- and he suddenly has much more to contend with than trying to win a Valentine's rag. This is a short story in the queer and cozy decopunk series, Hep Cats of Boise. It is best read after Mazarin Blues and before Sable Dark.

Genre: Short Stories

Child of Fire: A Dragon Mage Short Story Prequel (Chronicles of Eidyn) by Tameri Etherton (Teacup Dragon Publishing) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 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!

Genre: Short Stories

"You'll be Sorry!" by John Miller (220 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Lisa and Mark have known each other since they were eight. Bullies brought them together, and a stray dog might change their lives, their dreams, and their future... "I said you were not getting past us." Sam began to laugh. Just as Mark stood up again he heard a voice come from behind him. "Leave him alone!" What now? He turned and noticed a small girl standing there. She was about Mark's age, eight or so, standing there pointing her finger at Sam and Bobby Jenkins. Sam just scowled at her and then they both laughed. "What are you going to do about it?" What happened next was a shock even to an eight-year-old boy. She said, "You'll be sorry." .

Genre: Short Stories

Changes: A companion to Cara Ward’s unforgettable debut novel, Weighting to Live by Cara Ward (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Four short stories. Four people whose lives are about to change. A companion to Cara Ward's debut novel, Weighting to Live, which focuses on four characters from the book. Open the pages and discover another side of Mary Rose, follow Italian Aunt as she tries to avoid temptation amidst the glittering world of amateur dramatics, fall for Scottish Cousin who writes a letter that will change the course of his life, and see April (formally known as Bee) try to learn forgiveness from a stranger who is not all that she seems. They are standalone stories, but it is advised that you read Weighting to Live first as there are spoilers. A thoughtful collection of short stories about life and the choices we make.

Genre: Short Stories

Midnight Symphony Volume 2 by Anthony Williams (8 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Midnight Symphony, the second volume, is a rondo of ghastly nocturnes celebrating the darkest monsters that roam the night. It's a collection of short stories exploring the horrible truth behind a man's allergy to meats, the ramifications of a bachelor who doesn't recall his evenings out, a hidden base in the middle of the arctic and more. This volume of dark tales contains eight shocking stories that embrace the darkest of hours.

Genre: Short Stories