Dark Innocence by Erika Phillips (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Jazmine is on the run from the Lamia. She has committed the one sin that has caused them to hunt her and, ultimately, could end her life. Now she is desperate to figure out her next move. An old friend helps her find a place to hide wherein she discovers they may have ulterior motives for letting her stay. Then, she meets Christian and he ignites a flame in her that she thought no man could summon again. Christian awakens a passion and desire that they can't deny. Yet, when she learns of a prophecy, she begins to question his intentions. Will the Lamia find her before she has a chance to learn the truth about her future?

Genre: Short Stories

The Ghost Readers, and Other Stories by Kevin Carr (3 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Pulp sci-fi is back! In the tradition of classic science fiction literature from the magazines of the 1950s and 1960s, Kevin Carr (13 TURNS and UNDERBRUSH) brings you a collection of bizarre speculative fiction. A teleportation malfunction threatens to disrupt the very fabric of humanity... an uncanny future in which human beings have forgotten how to read and use robots to do it for them... a tale of a mysterious hero with a special power... a story of what to do with the most dangerous weapon in the universe... an enigma faced by time-traveling Nazis... the bitter look at changing the future - and the past - in the digital age... the last hope of humanity to restart man's conquest into space... the musing of a physicist put into practice with terrifying results... a revolution of the body's politics. This anthology includes a rare reprinting of Carr's first published story ("The Ghost Readers") in the science fiction marketplace as well as contemporary cautionary tales of the future. Enjoy this selection of stories in the grand tradition of science fiction and fantasy from the 20th century. Be sure to check out Carr's other books, including the horror anthology 13 TURNS, his techno-thriller UNDERBRUSH, and the zombie novellas NOT THE END and GOBBLE, now available at the Kindle store.

Genre: Short Stories

Sucked Away by Joshua Scribner (6 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

You can hide from your past, but it'll find you eventually. When it does, just hope you're not sucked away.

Genre: Short Stories

The Gravedigger's Daughter: Ghost stories and other otherworldly tales by Donald Olson (Lume Books) (68 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Ghosts gay and straight, living and dead, haunt the pages of this collection of tales set in five different locales and time periods. Victorian London is the background for The Gravedigger's Daughter, a novella-length thriller about an impoverished young woman raised in a cemetery and forced into the ghoulish life of a grave robber. In Uncle Jack, the penniless nephew of a 1950s film star inherits his dead uncle's mid-century modern house in Beverly Hills and gradually realizes that he is not the only one laying claim to the estate. In The Selfie of Doralynne Gray, a selfie-obsessed woman is taken hostage by her own image. A restoration project on a 500-year-old manor in Provence draws antiques-dealer Michael Fischer, the title character in Michael's St. Michael into a terrifying encounter with a violent and unquiet past. And when a homophobic teenager named Slayde destroys his gay neighbour's cherished collection of garden gnomes, he learns to his horror that the gnomes in Gnome Man's Land are not the gentle creatures everyone thinks they are. Praise for Donald Olson: 'Gay or straight, readers of all persuasions will enjoy this romp through the idiosyncrasies of human nature' - Robin Karr-Morse, author of Ghosts from the Nursery Donald S. Olson is a novelist, playwright and travel writer. His published novels include The Secrets of Mabel Eastlake, the first trans-thriller, and the internationally published rom-coms My Three Husbands and Memoirs Are Made of This, written as Swan Adamson.

Genre: Short Stories

Navy Seal X2 (True Love X2) by Hunter King (186 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Pearl: I want to kill Josie for leaving me on my own in New Orleans when she decides to spend our entire vacation weekend with a hookup. But I quickly forget all about my roommate when I meet Kyle and Marco in a Bourbon Street bar. The pair of Navy Seals are also on vacation, and thank God they are, because not only do they save my weekend, they literally save my life. I soon realize these two boys are the key to living out one (or maybe two!) of my craziest sexual fantasies. But first I'll have to decide between the two of them. Or will I? ;) I'm already dreading having to say goodbye when the weekend is over. Warning: This MFM short story contains an HEA epilogue and is packed with enough sexual tension and steamy sex scenes to make you immediately bust out your Hitachi wand! The Flirt Club presents True Love X2! A series of MFM romances with double the heat, double the heart, and double the happily-ever-afters! Guaranteed!

Genre: Short Stories

Strange Stories from Marseille (Weird Tales Book 2) by Maximin Chabrol (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Unravel the Mysteries: Strange Stories from Marseille Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of horror short stories that defy clichés. Immerse yourself in the authentic legends of Marseille, where reality blends with dark mysteries, challenging the boundaries between fiction and reality. Embark on a journey through the hidden corners of Marseille with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of fantastic and horrifying short stories. Encounter peculiar characters, victims of curses, and protagonists of gloomy destinies, all within the vibrant tapestry of an authentic Marseille immersed in legends. Dive into the mysterious world of "Strange Stories from Marseille," where: ? Urban Legends Unveil: Explore unconventional narratives that go beyond stereotypes, unraveling tales from the Borély Monster to Marseille Baby and The Fallen Angel of the Cinq-Avenues. ? Authentic Marseille: Immerse yourself in the heart of Marseille, far from the typical clichés, and experience the city as it unfolds in legends and dark mysteries, challenging the boundaries between fiction and reality. ? Tantalizing Table of Contents: • The Skinned Man • Remember Château-Gombert • The Borély Monster • Sleep with me, Free Breakfast • The Curious Hairdresser in La Plaine • Marseille, Baby • The Fallen Angel of the Cinq-Avenues • The Witches of Noailles • The Last Mortals of Marseille Will you be able to navigate the intricate web of these strange stories and discern between the realms of imagination and reality? ? Sequel to Strange Stories from Egypt: Following the success of "Strange Stories from Egypt," this is the second book in the fantastic stories series.

Genre: Short Stories

Fear of the Scarecrow by Anthony Renfro (16 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Wronged by his wife. Humiliated. Devastated. A man's thoughts turn to revenge and he seeks out justice in a most unlikely way. Sometimes justice comes with a price. Be careful what you wish for. Bonus Story: A Haunted House Tale Five college students on Halloween night set out to discover the secrets of the town's most infamous haunted house. Will these students live to see the morning or will this house claim five more victims? Bonus Story: SHe A monster stalks the city of Tampa Bay. This monster is slaughtering women and taking only the one thing it needs. Tim Roberts, a detective, is hot on this monster's trail. Will he catch this monster in time or will this monster kill until it has completed its task? Be careful Tim, this monster has a secret yet to be revealed.

Genre: Short Stories

The Mountain Man and the Nanny (The Mountain Men of White River Book 2) by Sena Sage (25 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

I love the little boy I nanny for, but I live for the days his hot uncle comes to visit. Grayson Sharpe is White River's most eligible bachelor. The single women in town all flock to his hardware store in a desperate attempt to catch his attention. He's also the uncle of the little boy I nanny for, and when he stops by to visit his nephew, I understand why all of the women want him. He's big, burly, handsome, and watching him play with Hudson is so adorable it makes me swoon. But he's my boss's twin brother and even flirting with him could get me fired from the best job I've ever had. So I resign myself to just crushing on him from afar. Until he offers to drive me home from work in the middle of a crazy snow storm. When we end up at his hardware store, snowed in alone together, I can't help but feel some serious sparks between us, especially when he does this playful flirty thing that makes my insides melt. Surely a little snowed-in hook up couldn't hurt, right? The Mountain Man and the Nanny is a short, cute Instalove age-gap romance.

Genre: Short Stories

Where the Busses Don't Run: Noir Shots by Bobby Underwood (Amazon.com Services LLC) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

The third entry in the Noir Shots series of short noir stories is a deeply moving and emotionally powerful tale of big city despair. Two children growing up together are at the whims of a father who might be far more than just a mean drunkard. As they grow closer, forming a bond borne of circumstance and desperation, their lives spiral toward an act of violence that almost seems fated. Beginning at the end, and then revealing how it got there through the haunted memories of the young man, a heartbreaking story emerges. * This ceaselessly somber noir contains mature themes and sensitive subject matter unsuitable for younger audiences. *

Genre: Short Stories

The Day It All Changed by Nicole Emmalee Morgan (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

We've all heard of it. It's the fork in the road decision that changes your life forever. Most of the time your decision is not even a question of right or wrong. I believe everyone gets to make this choice at least once in their lifetime. Like a lot of people, I didn't even know I was making it. I simply decided to knock on a door. The events that followed were unimaginable. Also included is the bonus short story: Throwing Eyeballs, a prequel to The Day It All Changed.

Genre: Short Stories

Kitan Club Vol26: A boy is standing in an empty train station. A large train arrives at the platform. With tears in his eyes, he waits for his ... by Alan Edoh (Halolub Co.,Ltd.) (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Episode 54: The Station I am aiming to be a novelist and repeatedly have stories published in magazines. I try to write a short horror story sponsored by a publisher, but I cannot write anything good and the deadline is approaching soon. When I desperately try to write, I hear the sounds of ambulances and fire engines. There seems to be a family suicide nearby. The family was the one I saw at a fireworks display earlier. When I hear that all of the family members seemed to be saved, I am relieved. I go to work to complete the short story. Eventually, though, things go in unexpected ways. Episode 55: The Blind Monk Without Ears The last battle between Heike and Genji was held at Dannoura, and Heike was destroyed. However, the samurais of the Heike who died in the battle become ghosts, and these ghosts bother people for hundreds of years. There is a blind monk named Hoichi. Although he has had a hard time from an early age, he has a talent for playing and talking with Biwa and earns a living by polishing it. One day, a samurai comes and says that the nobles want to hear Hoichi's biwa story, and he takes Hoichi to them. He thinks he is playing in front of aristocrats in a luxurious mansion, but he actually has been deceived by a ghost of the Heike. The superior monk who notices it devises a strategy to save Hoichi. However, an unexpected situation comes up. Episode 56: The Sea Paintings A painter lives with his wife in a port town. The painter, who is very popular and has a constant demand for his works, lives a wealthy life. However, they prefer a quiet life rather than luxury. They like to have picnics near a famous place named Little Cliff, especially when the weather is nice. Yet the wife comes down with lung disease and dies. The mourning painter begins painting the sea, and only the sea, losing all of his customers. In the end, he stands on the cliff's edge, prays, and throws himself into the sea. At that time, a miracle occurs. Episode 57: A Firefly A young ...

Genre: Short Stories

SEBASTIAN: (Shaw Family Series Book One) by Andrea Marie (31 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Being the oldest of twelve children isn't what everyone would think it would be. There is a lot of responsibility and hard work to be put in. Then my father passes, leaving me the oldest male at just twenty years young to take on responsibilities of being the head of the household. On his death bed he asks me to help take care of my Mom and eleven younger siblings. To say my dreams for a fun, exciting life and a chance at young love died in that hospital room, is an understatement. Now, at the age of thirty-five, I may finally have the chance at true love. That's if she'll give me half a chance. This is the first installment of the Shaw Family Series. Each Instalove story is standalone.

Genre: Short Stories

The Land of Long Shadows by JJ Shurte (9 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

These are not tales of survival, but tales of dying. In the heart of chaos, where two nuclear superpowers clash, an unrecognized island nation becomes the crucible of a world unraveling. Dark deeds birthed an apocalypse, shattering reality itself. City streets sink into nightmarish quagmires, and colossal pillars hold the sky aloft. From the shadows of this fractured world emerges a menagerie of horrors, stalking both the living and the dead. Some succumb to madness, becoming wretched beasts, while others, their sanity intact, grapple with the unanswerable question: why were they spared? Dive into The Land of Long Shadows, a collection of 11 gripping, post-apocalyptic tales, where survival means confronting the darkest facets of humanity and the unknown. Are you ready to journey through a world where death is not the end, but the beginning of something far more sinister?

Genre: Short Stories

THE CUT DIRECT: An enchanting Regency comedy-drama of love and heartbreak by Vivienne Shannon (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

'Being possessed of youth and the most exquisite of complexions, Felicia felt that life could not possibly be more agreeable. But her happiness was not to last... Miss Felicia de Vere's first London Season is a thrilling round of balls and parties. There's a positive swarm of dashing young men at her feet and an engagement on the horizon. But she hasn't reckoned on her headstrong brother Charles. Newly returned from France, he is in love with a most unsuitable young lady, and in possession of political views that positively enrage their father...

Genre: Short Stories

Possession by Patrick de Moss (7 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

From the forthcoming short story collection "Kings of Nowhere". Elliott, missing and presumed dead for the past two years arrives back in Foulton and into the care of his high-school friend Brian. Washed-up, broken in mind and body, but carrying with him something so terribly precious Brian cannot refuse to take him in. While Elliott may have lost everything about himself, there is still that one thing, that dark awful thing he has found in his two years in the wilderness, and Brian begins to want it for himself. A ghost story, of sorts, and a tale of memory and ownership and the price of both.

Genre: Short Stories

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

Onwards to the Paramecietic System: Excursion through the Absurd [212] (Campy Sci-Fi Shorts Book 3) by Arsidious The Great Writer Price verified 10 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!"

Genre: Short Stories

Hacker School Trilogy (cyberhug.me Book 0) by Allan R. Wallace (Allan Wallace) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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

The Long Road Home (a Short Story) by Alex Tanner (Beat Generation Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 15 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

Colton County: A Wyn Witcomb Story by BOBBY UNDERWOOD (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours 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

Ascending Love: A Sapphic Romance by Rosalie Bellusci (8 Reviews)    Price verified 12 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