Stinky and the Journotard (Stinky Stories) by Peter Grant (2 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Add a third wheel and the family circle runs like a flat tire. No one except Peyton Mayer wants Peyton as a weekend guest at the family cottage and yet, there he is. Peyton is a popular TV reporter, at least among people who enjoy his on air gaffes, but his ability to get into trouble bodes poorly for a relaxing weekend. Peyton and Stinky's cousins look for love in the wrong places and while no one's virtue is compromised, they would have had more fun listening to Peyton mispronounce the mayor's name on the eleven o'clock news. About Stinky Stories Stinky and Eddie appear in almost eighty comic short stories in the #1 bestselling Amazon series. Stinky is chatty and insouciant, and while Eddie may not say as much, when something needs to be done, he's already doing it. They're as close as Brooklyn and Queens and as unlikely to separate. Stinky doesn't go looking for trouble, but he can't hide from it. It's part of the "best looking man on the planet" package. As often as neighbor Peyton Mayer finds trouble he never seems to recognize it when they're face to face. He might lead Eddie into the seamy side of Chinatown, have his seams sewn by a seamstress neighbor, or find a window to a nineteenth century tragedy hiding under his closet floor. Stinky and Eddie would like to live quietly, but lucky for us that never happens when Peyton is around. Stinky and Eddie are supported by a collection of outrageous guest stars and an ever expanding cast of relatives. The stories are witty and literate and readers don't have to leave their brains in a jar to enjoy them. Whether it's a flat-out farce, bedroom comedy, sexy romp, sly satire or screwball family intrigue, you're never far from a happy ending in every Stinky story. Isn't that what we really need these days? If you're curious about Stinky and Eddie's other humorous adventures, go to www.stinkyandeddie.com for quotes of the week, frequently asked questions, publication information and news of our ...

Genre: Short Stories

Boy Power: The birth of the universal hero by Lawrence Mclendon (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, A NEW TYPE OF HERO IS EMERGING, THE GAME IS GOING TO CHANGE FOREVER WITH... Boy ? Power Lawrence McLendon II is an African-American 10-year-old boy who loves basketball. The morning of his birthday party, his dad surprises him with front-row tickets to the Lakers game. One of the staff put him on the list to get something autographed. The only thing is, he has is his favorite shoes on; nevertheless, his favorite star, LeBron James, signs the shoes. THAT NIGHT THE SHOES START TO GLOW ON THE COUNTER... And he passes it as a dream, and when he goes to school, some bullies start to get him to give them his shoes, he thinks about one of his favorite anime characters, Naruto, and he dodges the bullies and goes into super speed all the way to his class. Then after that, he realized his shoes were still glowing while the teacher was giving a lecture, then he could not wait to get home to test his powers. HE DISCOVERS THAT HE CAN HAVE ANY SUPERHERO POWERS AS LONG AS HE WEARS HIS MAGICAL SHOES. His dad went to fuss at him about being distracted in class, and he tried to show his dad that he had superpowers, but when he tried to show his parents, it did not work, and they thought it was his imagination. Then when he went back to his room, he realized that he had to have the shoes on to make it work. He believes he can protect his parents, and the whole city, with his newfound superpowers from the evil guys he sees every day in the news. He realizes he could help a lot of people. The problem is: How long will he be able to keep it a secret from his parents? Could Boy ? Power be able to face the chaos bad guys are starting in the world? Read this fantastic story and find out!

Genre: Short Stories

The Mountain Man and the Geek (The Mountain Men of White River Book 3) by Sena Sage (18 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Relieving myself behind a bush isn't my finest moment. But, a hot, rugged cop shining a spotlight on me during the act and seeing everything? Pretty sure I might die from humiliation. I've been looking forward to my mountain getaway for months. A quaint little town. Beautiful scenery. Fresh Air. And, best of all, I get to give a talk at the local university about my favorite subject: Insects. But as soon as I step foot in White River, everything starts going wrong. The hotel claims they lost my reservation, and there are no rooms available anywhere. Then there's a little run-in with the law. The "law" in this case is a hot cop who is determined to make me pay for the heinous crime of relieving myself behind a bush, which seems a little extreme. I mean, it's not like I was robbing a bank or something. Nature called, and there was no convenient place to answer. But Officer A-Hole acts like I'm on the FBI's most-wanted list and throws the book at me. The joke's on him, though, because throwing me in jail means he has to spend the weekend at the tiny local police station taking care of me. Getting arrested sucks, but at least I have a bearded beefy cop to look at while I'm sitting in the slammer. This is a short, cute, small-town Instalove romance with just the right amount of spice and a happily-ever-after ending.

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Living Like Job: Baseball-loving A.J. Maxwell was living an ideal life until it was suddenly turned upside down by Chris Stevens (13 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

If you like faith-based stories that offer insight and perspective on life's most challenging trials, then this novella is for you. A.J. Maxwell lives a quiet life in Michigan with his parents. In other words, he is a typical high school senior living a typical teen's life. Suddenly, A.J.'s life is flipped upside down. Just like Job in the Bible's Old Testament, A.J. is faced with life's harshest battles -- physically, emotionally and spiritually. A.J.'s faith is put to the test through his struggles. How will adversity change him? And how will it impact his relationship with God? Chris's writing and story-telling style has been compared to award-winning author Mitch Albom's. Look at the comments on Living Like Job. *** Author's request: Please leave a review on Amazon. The author wants to hear your feedback.

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BREAKROOM by Jaffar Jarallah (9 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

The break room is were most people go to eat, let their hair down, and unwind. A mutual place where workers can go to forget about the troubles of the job. Some choose to sit alone while others enjoy the company of fellow co-workers. A room filled with conversations ranging anywhere from the richest celebrity to unwanted political views. The break room can be a place where love is found or where arguments can get out of hand. Break rooms have a way of bringing out the fake in people, maybe because the truth is just to much for others to understand. Chairs, tables, snacks, and coffee all have their place in the break room. But the pain, secrets, and lies are all fueled by the one thing everyone always try to avoid instead of confronting. That one thing is Problems! Read to find out what happens to several individuals the morning before heading into work and meeting up in the break room. Lives and problems are intertwined with others while searching for solutions. Everyone has a story to tell but sometimes it's not just your story being told.

Genre: Short Stories

Surviving Schizophrenia: From Death to Life. Again by Michael X Christopher (13 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Surviving Schizophrenia is a fast paced, eye opening look into the heart and mind of someone afflicted with Schizophrenia. From psych wards, to prison cells, and everything in between, Surviving Schizophrenia will give you insight into a life lived with Schizophrenia. It is a memoir, told to the best of my ability, sparing no detail. Even events that are embarrassing for me are included, so as to give a most accurate depiction of the perils of schizophrenia. Whether you have schizophrenia, or know someone who does, you will find this read captivating.

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Rise: A Collection Inspired by Lift by Rebecca K. O'Connor (22 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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

Teeth Marks by Matthew Weber (Pint Bottle Press) (39 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

12 Twisted Tales from America's Deep South! Psychotic Killers, Bloodthirsty Monsters and Ghastly Specters from Beyond the Grave! The third collection of dark fiction from Matthew Weber (A DARK & WINDING ROAD, SEVEN FEET UNDER) will grab you like a meat hook and keep you dangling in suspense until the break of dawn. From back-country curses and maniacal next-door neighbors to alien invasions and shape-shifting beasts, TEETH MARKS delivers the most fun you'll ever have reading about terrible things.

Genre: Short Stories

Dark Corners by William Andrews (Amazon Digital Services, Inc.) (52 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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!

Genre: Short Stories

Death Calls by Courtney Vail (Little Prince Publishing) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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!

Genre: Short Stories

His Brazen Girlfriend: Transgender Office Romance (TG Newsroom Chicago Book 7) by BJ Slippy (1 Review)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Things heat up in the newsroom under the watch of the new publisher... Robert is a 30 year-old graphic designer with chestnut eyes. He is kind and popular, but sometimes he can be a moron. Theresa is a 26 year-old reporter with hazel eyes. She is adventurous and resourceful, but sometimes she takes things too far. Will these two take it too far in the newsroom? Find out in the next hot installment of TG Newsroom Chicago.

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Elevated by an Atlanta Outlaw 2 by Tawana (Tawana Presents) (12 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

THIS IS A RE-RELEASE!!! THE BOOK HAS BEEN EDITED AND BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO NOVELLAS WITH ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS AND CHANGES TO ORIGINAL CHAPTERS. IF YOU HAVE THE 1ST EDITION, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DELETE IT AND START FROM BOOK 1 OF THE 2ND EDITION! Pain and Joy are madly in love with future plans to become the ultimate power couple. Pain has elevated Joy's life to heights unimaginable and although she enjoys the riches, she can't handle the lifestyle that comes along with it. Her audacity to keep a secret hidden while giving Pain demands leaves him with a bad taste in his mouth. Ebony went through life with a cold heart and the emotions of a robot. However, the brick wall she'd fought tooth and nail to keep up, Beanz drilled through it effortlessly. Although Beanz's mind is in one place, Ebony puts his heart in another. Oblivious to the reason Beanz entered her life, her world is rocked when she learns about his true intentions. On the cusp of overcoming a lifelong battle with depression, exposed secrets threaten to send Ebony to an insane asylum. Beanz finally has the woman of his dreams and Pain finally locates his long-lost sister. Will the common denominator of two powerful men be the demise of them both? Find out in this page-turning final installment of Elevated by an Atlanta Outlaw!

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Godling and Other Paint Stories by Jeff Bowles (God Machine Publishing) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Life's hard for a God Machine, especially when he's been imprisoned for 5,000 years. A temperamental, quirky robot has no reason to trust anyone, particularly when two young lovers and a bald-headed fop of a warden try to convince him to retake his throne as ruler of all humanity. Through six stories of humor, wit, and adventure, Jeff Bowles takes us on a wild ride through his imagination, and no one will ever be the same again!

Genre: Short Stories

Vaseline Footprints (Jeff Bowles Kindle Singles) by Jeff Bowles (God Machine Publishing) Price verified 14 hours ago

He spends his days pretending to care about earning money. At night, he does that thing with his feet and the dead women in his closet. Left in the carpet like slick tracks of bloody Vaseline, the desires and darkness of a strange man with a strange purpose. End the world's suffering. Murder the boss. Understand coworkers' pop culture references to Mr. Rogers. Horror has never been so fluid. *Bonus flash story included: Zombie Crave Human Exceptionalism

Genre: Short Stories

Let's Get Lost by C. H. Smith (Swamp Island Words) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Storytellers are made... they ain't born. Whether you believe it is God or just the world that shapes them is your own prerogative. A story about the beauty and sweet decay of a southern swamp, Let's Get Lost, explores the ramifications of losing one's way. The struggle to recall the details of a squirrel hunting trip gone terribly wrong for our narrator in his youth. Short but rich in detail and emotion that goes beyond the typical hunting tale.

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Time to Think by Rigby Taylor (62 Reviews)    Price verified 8 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 13 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 4 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 9 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 14 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 14 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

Genre: Short Stories

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 6 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

True Colors and Other Short Stories by Michelle D. Argyle (MDA Books) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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 one minute 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 6 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 14 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 13 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

Prevention: After Dinner Conversation Short Story Series by Margaret Karmazin (10 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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")

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Firebug by Jon Hartling (Jon and Heather Hartling) (46 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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 5 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 6 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 9 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 14 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 8 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 13 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 14 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.

Genre: Short Stories

One Long Panel of Stones: (And 40 Other Stories) by Thorin Klosowski (RNN Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours 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 7 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.

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A Brush of Love by Jonathan Sturak (Pendan Publishing) (273 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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

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The Short Game (American Gypsy Novella) by J.L. Fynn (24 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours 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

Beginnings (Hiding Behind The Couch Character and Festive Episodes) by Debbie McGowan (Beaten Track Publishing) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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)

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Sweet Charlotte by J.R. McLemore (8 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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?

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The Ghost of Our Beliefs by Chris J Mitchell (Amazon Digital Services) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 9 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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The Adventuress: A Novelette (One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes Book 1) by Mira Kanehl (34 Reviews)    Price verified 11 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 9 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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Just A Little Terrible by Vincent V. Cava (727 Reviews)    Price verified 7 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

Genre: Short Stories

The Waiting Room: A metaphysical thriller by Jonathan Kent (104 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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 6 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 14 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")

Genre: Short Stories

Elusive Eden: A Short Story by J.M. Wight (3 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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 5 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. ...

Genre: Short Stories

The Dirt Eaters by H.D. Timmons (31 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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.

Genre: Short Stories

Gin Cat Jive (Hep Cats of Boise #1.5) by Al Hess (4 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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.

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Child of Fire: A Dragon Mage Short Story Prequel (Chronicles of Eidyn) by Tameri Etherton (Teacup Dragon Publishing) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 13 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 8 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

Midnight Symphony Volume 2 by Anthony Williams (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 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.

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Falling into Forever by Stephen Parato (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Falling into Forever is the story of a young woman who has the ability to see people's entire lives in a flash when she makes direct eye contact with them. She eventually comes face to face with an old man with the same mysterious ability. To her bewilderment, the man isn't a stranger at all. Together, they fall into a seemingly endless loop of lifetimes before settling in an infinitely blissful, spiritual realm. But they choose not to stay... The narrative mimics her ability, creating an interplay of multiple layers within the story. As a reader, you become immersed in her experiences, the same way she sees glimpses of other people's lives. Falling into Forever is the adventure of, not one, but multiple lifetimes. You'll see.

Genre: Short Stories

Food Fight (Tales of Tolari Space) by Christie Meierz (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In this new short story set in Tolari Space, Bertie's in a fine fettle. A Kekrax food fight rages in the cafeteria, unannounced trade ambassadors arrive from Earth, and his boss, the new ruler of Monralar, is mysteriously unavailable for comment. Just another day on Tolar Trade Station.

Genre: Short Stories

Anywhere Else: A Very Short Story by Kristy Tate (6 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Madeline sneaks into her estranged husband's home with a burning for retaliation. What she finds in a locked closet forever changes her mind, her heart, and her future. This is a very short story of a marriage and a life that ended too soon.

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Snowed in for Christmas: A Regency romance (Yuletide Travelers' Series Book 1) by Isabella Hargreaves (History in Focus) (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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Hangman's Oak: A Rachel Cord Confidential Investigations Short Story by R. E. Conary (Equal Footing Books) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

On Oct. 1, 1947, Paul Jasper Monroe was lynched at Hangman's Oak. He was a decorated WWII veteran. He was Black. He was also Gay. Despite rumors, no one was ever arrested. Sixty-eight years later on the anniversary of Monroe's murder, George Armstrong Cutter, often suspected as one of the killers, was found hanging from Hangman's Oak. Revenge or Justice?

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Glimpses: an Anthology of 16 Short Fantasy Stories: An exclusive collection of fantasy fiction by Kevin Partner (Trantor Press) (128 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

16 Short Fantasy Stories written exclusively for this anthology Take a Glimpse into 16 fantasy worlds with this anthology of short fiction by some of the brightest new fantasy fiction talent. Download this amazing collection of fantastic stories and find your next favourite fantasy author today. Stories from: Adrian G Hilder, Cameron Wayne Smith, Craig A Price Jr, Eloise Hamann, J C Kang, Georgina Makalani, Kevin Partner, Kevin Potter, Killian C Carter, Nicholas Kotar, S K Randolph, Sarah KL Wilson, Shawn Robert Smith, Stefan M Nardi, Tom Hansen, Victoria DeLuis & Meg Cowley

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The Legend of Jack Frost: A Small Tale (The Small Tales) by Kit Trzebunia (Jack Frost Press) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Old Jack Frost has been beautifying the world since time began... but once upon a time, he was a rebellious young sprite who cared little for beauty. Enamored of his own power, he walked where he wished and answered to no one. Until one day, his carelessness destroys something beautiful. Something he now realizes is beyond price. And Jack would give anything to repair the damage he has done. Even his own freedom...

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Nine Lives by Gary Kittle (8 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Nine Lives is a collection of dark short stories, highlighting the complex emotional lives of both ordinary and extraordinary people. Some are tragedies, some end with uplifting resolutions; and there are moments of humour and high drama, hope and courage throughout. Absorbing characters include an ex-RAF crewman haunted by his memories of the Dresden fire bombings, a conscientious objector forced onto the parade ground against his will, a cross-dresser facing an uncomfortable reunion with his estranged father, a moral dilemma for Hans Asperger, and a young Norman Wisdom struggling against poverty and adversity. For the reader who enjoys variety as well as satisfying surprises, Nine Lives will leave you purring.

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Dying By Numbers: A short story by Sam Kates (299 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Guilt. The heaviest burden. An old man has for many years borne a weight that runs deeper than survivor's guilt. He is a survivor, of humanity's darkest hour, but wouldn't have lived through it if not for the actions of another. Now he has the opportunity for which he has long yearned: to meet his saviour's daughter and tell her about her father's supreme act of selflessness. And maybe, in the telling, one of them will find release.

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Stolen Kisses from the Viscount: A Stolen Kisses Novella by Alanna Lucas (172 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"Such a sweet romance and the ending was so endearing." ~ Amazon Reviewer Desperate times call for drastic measures... When an ultimatum and secrets of the past haunt Miss Aveline Redgrave's future, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Fearful of fortune hunters, she makes a list of acceptable gentlemen to marry. However, one dance with Lord Leybourne, a notorious rake, and she's throwing the list out the carriage window. His compassionate eyes combined with a seductive smile and enticing kisses awaken a passion that threatens her common sense. Can she open her heart to a rake she thought she couldn't trust? No stranger to scandal, Patrick, Viscount Leybourne, is determined to save his family from ruin whatever the cost, even marrying an heiress he doesn't love. But Miss Redgrave proves to be no ordinary heiress, tempting his every thought as an unexpected desire and need to protect threatens his plans. Will past heartaches and a devastating wager destroy their future or will true love's kiss triumph?

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Misfits: Three unique love stories: Not all love ends in happily-ever-after by Smita Bhattacharya (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

And will I tell you that these three lived happily ever after? I will not, for no one ever does. But there was happiness. And they did live. - Stephen King Three short stories that will make your heart sing but not in the way you think. Because love comes in all forms and it's the journey that is to be celebrated. Snow Owl is the story of two opposites who meet year after year in a lovely beachside cafe. The unusual attraction between them might be thought of as love, but the two are so unlike each other, they know they cannot be together. But can it stop them from meeting up, year after year, as seasons pass and also their lives? Nevermore and Always is a tale of epiphany and discovering one's true self. It celebrates the power of travel, the necessity of taking risks and new realizations that come with them. The protagonist of this story travels to Berlin to be with the man she thinks she loves but realizes soon enough her heart wants something else. What does she yearn for? Misfits is a swansong of two ex-lovers who meet after a period of estrangement. The short story is a narrative of their meeting and the usual questions that come along with it: who was at fault, were they wrong to let each other go, could they work it out still?

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FOR ALWAYS: Mason & Maura Part 1 (Gemstone FOR Series Book 2) by Cara Scott (4 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

No other woman is right for him. Mason: One look was all it took. I've wanted her from the first moment she crashed her mountain bike into my Harley. Seeing her every night from my dock across Jade Creek has only sealed the deal. Trouble is, I'm a protective cop. She's a gutsy lawyer. She's too damn good at putting herself on the line. I've tried to play it like the modern, hands off guy, but I'm done watching her struggle. I'm going with my gut about protecting her. Whatever it takes, I'm taking care of my curvy woman. She'll be safe, she'll happy. And she'll be mine. For always. This is a Sweet & Steamy, Short Romance. No Cliffhanger. OOPS! Actually there is just a small, fun cliffhanger to tease you into their HEA. Mason and Maura's story just had to be told in two acts. Don't worry Act 2 is out now! If you love an alpha man who falls for a curvy woman, and treats her real nice, you'll love the Gemstone Romances. Mason and Maura's is the second in the series. The next in the series, Cord and Ava's story, FOR EVER, is Coming Soon!

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Wrong Number: A Sweet, College Romance (Love By Text Book 1) by T. Thomas (Independently Published) (48 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A text to the wrong recipient leads to love... Kinsley is just trying to get through college and chase her dreams. Love and relationships are the furthest things from her mind. But can everything change when she receives a random, shirtless pic from a guy who's been given the wrong number? **This is a short, clean romance meant to be read in a short amount of time.**

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Fine as Frog Hair by Ashley Fontainne (RMSW Press) (39 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Can the past heal the future? Ninety-one-year-old Marvin Hermesch is determined to find out. After sneaking out of the retirement home on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon, Marvin embarks upon a journey. His memory is deteriorating fast, and he's having difficulty recalling the face of his deceased wife, Ruthie. As his short-term memory slips, it awakens memories buried deep from his younger days and vivid nightmares of his youth, including the horrors of World War II. Armed with an empty journal, some water, and his trusty old truck, Marvin heads to his childhood home in the backwoods of Grant County, Arkansas for one last journey; one final battle. Marvin fights to regain control of his mind and body by confronting the tragedies of the past in hopes of healing the future.

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The Moneypenny Diaries: Secret Chapters by Kate Westbrook (Ian Fleming Publications) (101 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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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Flirt by Lucia Jordan (196 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A powerful Contemporary Romance. Here is the first book in the 'Flirt' Series by Lucia Jordan, written in her signature style of high passion and emotion. It's one thing to fantasize online, but what happens when those fantasies become reality? Bay is living a double life -- she's shy and reclusive - but her online persona, Kinky Kitty, is an adventurous and always eager to sample the latest sensual thrill. And when she learns about Raider, the gorgeous lead singer of the band Domination, her fantasies take their most exciting form yet, and her online blog has never been so steamy. When Bay finally gives in to her best friend's badgering and agrees to go out for a night of fun she isn't expecting to hook up with anyone, let alone run into the lead singer of Domination. Raider's imposing persona and irresistible attraction demand her attention and she can't seem to resist, nor does she want to. Raider Sparks can't believe his luck when Kinky Kitty walks into the bar for his gig. But he quickly discovers that the delectable online persona is an illusion - Bay's shyness is perplexing but endearing and, although she may not see that she is more similar to Kitty than she thinks, he's looking forward to showing her that her online persona's desires are really her own... Only mature readers should download this book.

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Poolside Love: A FF Vacation Romance by Shannon O'Connor (50 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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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Romance in the Mountains : 15 minute, inspiring read by Terry Atkinson (73 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

FREE audio book for you inside. A VERY SHORT, very sweet, inspiring read. You can also read this in my book Romantic Short Stories. Love and romance in the serene and beautiful mountains. Jack and Rebecca are up in the beautiful mountains, to take time out to talk about their future dreams of a life together. An unexpected storm comes up out of nowhere. How will they weather this storm and life's storms to follow? This short story is about love, romance, hope and dreams of a future life together. A story about building relationships. "A very direct and clear path book and it's a story that if it could be told into a movie, then it would be something else. Great writing and strong characters... " Hall of Fame Reviewer "I think this story is one of those stories that should be read again and again. It is an inspiration for those who are in a relationship or for those who envision to get in one." "Thank you Terry, for transporting me into the mountains to share the adventure experienced by Becky and Jack. It was entertaining, and left me feeling warm & fuzzy and uplifted." "... it left me feeling warm and nice, and I think that's what matters." Enjoy your trip up the mountains with Jack and Rebecca.

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Upon A Midnight Clear by Ian Thomas Healy (Local Hero Press) (69 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

-A Short Story- On Christmas Eve, somewhere out in the Asteroid Belt, a lonely prospector happens across something he never expected to find. This ebook is intended to be free; if your retailer is charging for it, please notify them and check competing retailers like Smashwords for the free copy.

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Rest Stop Stories: 20 Odd Stories by Amanda McCormack (Enfield Arts) (1 Review)    Price verified 7 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.

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Unfaithful Together: Connected series of steamy, romantic, short stories (Shared Desires - connected steamy romantic shorts Book 14) by E. L. Roberts (1 Review)    Price verified 7 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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Luke Hamill: Before Faithful Falls-A Short Story Prequel (Faithful Falls Series) by Elle Linder (Ocean Dreams Publishing) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Semper Fi and honor above all else Luke Hamill, staunch in his convictions, is a family man who will go to any length to preserve his marriage, even leave his beloved Marines. After his final tour of duty, his life is upended by the two people he trusted most. Now, a new course is set, one that takes him to Faithful Falls, Idaho. In this prequel to Stay With Me, Julia, discover what drove Luke to leave all that he knows, and discover Faithful Falls. Even though the road ahead is bumpy, it leads Luke to abundant love and a strong community beyond the horizon. Meet some friendly, unique locals and get comfy in the little tourist town, where those destined to together prove love is stronger than any obstacles life throws their way.

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