Funny Shorts

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

What is it like to be known as Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's daughter? Or to have a mother as famous as Sharmila Tagore? Or to be recognized as Saif Ali Khan's sister? Or as Kareena Kapoor's sister-in-law? And where do I stand among them? Actor Soha Ali Khan's debut audiobook is at heart a brilliant collection of personal essays where she recounts with self-deprecating humor what it was like growing up in one of the most illustrious families of the country.

She wants to be faithful. She also wants a baby, but that's proving to be a challenge... My husband and I have decided to finally have a baby. I’m fertile, but my much older husband is having problems breeding me. He gives me permission to cheat on him, but only for procreation, and only when he’s out of town. No problem, I think. There are always lots of guys flirting with me, and I can give them what they want while accepting the deposits I need to get pregnant. The library where I work makes the perfect location for a few hot quickies. But the more I cheat on my husband, the more I ...

Summer is heating up So is this series Long Hot Summer features three possessive, protective older men and innocent, sassy heroines. These men will stop at nothing to get their girl. Look out— summer is about to get steamy.

-Honolulu- Simone Hale used to be wild once, enjoying sex more than any woman in her tight circle of friends, inviting a new guy into her bedroom as soon as she was bored with the last, running through the Kama Sutra and enjoying the way her body could turn men on. That all changed with Victor. Simone’s been through a lot in her life, more than most woman her age would ever be able to dream of, including an abusive ex who crushed not only her physical body but her soul as well. She hasn’t been the same since Victor, at least not in the bedroom. Tim and Simone have a sensual relationship...

Fantasy becomes reality. If it doesn’t, it’s just another missed opportunity. Evie never planned on staying in her small town, she wants the bright lights of the big city. Instead, she’s stuck pouring drinks at her husband’s bar for a bunch of handsy locals, waiting for her favorite city boy patron to swing through every other weekend. Waiting for the next time she can pretend there’s more than harmless flirting going on between them. Until it’s no longer pretend. Evie’s husband loves watching her flirt with the guys at the bar. It’s a daily reminder that he’s the lucky ...

Three short stories, one airport, countless possibilities. Maybe Katie Williams thought her flirty, fun relationship with an airline pilot was taking off – then he ghosted her and she was left wondering what went wrong. Six months later, a chance encounter with the wayward Captain Alex has her torn between wanting to give him the cold shoulder and getting answers for where it all went wrong. When unexpected feelings come flooding back, Katie must decide whether to keep flying solo or give Captain Alex another chance at her heart. Collision on the Concourse Melanie Munch is having the ...

A collection of short stories, rhymes and jokes from by Emma Holland, one of Australia's leading comedians. Easy to read and impossible to put down! Think a blanket knitted out of body hair; balls held hostage by a disgruntled neighbour; an awful lot of broken glass from a school with a daily window-smashing problem; mysteriously mayonaissed burgers. It's Paul Jennings meets Kate and Jol Temple meets the Worst Week Ever series.

“Oh, Nolan, Nolan, Nolan. You great big hunk of man. This was a good story just like her other books. I was trying to read it slowly because I didn’t want it to end. But, you will enjoy this quickie. I sure did.” -ARC reviewer Welcome to Ashwood, New Hampshire, where stubborn single dads and smitten nannies are a match made in the mountains. Kass I know I shouldn’t be in love with my boss. I’ve told my heart that a million times. The age gap alone, never mind that he’s my best friend’s older brother. Nolan’s the one for me. In this town of mountain men, he’s the one that ...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, Pirates, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

“Neveah is a sweetheart, but Decker is... a unicorn. Gorgeous, sweet, supportive and willing to stand up to her family. She really needed someone to have her back, and she finally found him. I loved their interactions, particularly after she knew she had his support - gorgeous.” -ARC reviewer Welcome to Ashwood, New Hampshire, where ex-military grumps and freedom-seeking princesses are a match made in the mountains. Decker I’m a loner by choice. The only place I open up is with my veterans group or the crew at Ashwood Construction. So when I’m asked to give someone a ride home from ...

Fun in the Sun is even more fun when all the couples can play. She wears her best heels for the occasion. The game Go Fish, the stakes, losing the shirt off her back. And the shorts. And the bathing suit. Julietta Kaye is used to being the subject of men’s fantasies. A model with the body of a goddess, she’s always been the center of attention, just not of three women and four men. Not all at the same time. She doesn’t even know what her body is capable of until she’s with two complete strangers at the exact same time, in the exact same… spot. Dominic just wants a relaxing ...

Dallas-Cassandra I want to give Drake an anniversary to remember, make his biggest fantasy a reality. I thought he was crazy when he told me that he wanted to see me with another man, like, certifiably insane. Drake is shy, timid, conservative, anything but a wife sharer. But he wanted to do this and I wanted to do it for him. I made the plans, found Evan, an experienced Bull from Wall Street, tall, blonde, handsome. He’s everything I could have wanted for my first time as a hotwife. And, it just so happens that he’s into everything I’m offering, even if I have to play up the southern...

ONE-NIGHT ENCOUNTER...OR FOREVER LOVE? Jamie Fielding has been counting the days until her Christmas ski vacation. Unfortunately, when her cheating boyfriend cancels at the last minute, it looks as though she'll be spending Christmas Eve alone. Instead, a bad case of altitude sickness lands her in the resort infirmary where she finds herself in the company of a sexy, charismatic doctor. After a passion-filled night in a cozy ski cabin, Jamie awakens in the arms of the best Christmas present ever...Dr. Wyatt Tremaine. Their newfound bond is threatened, however, when lovers from their pasts ...

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

He’s a sexy superhero stranger and I’m in full costume. No inhibitions. No regrets. I slither into white spandex, blonde wig on my head and stars in my eyes. Especially after he pulls down his pants. Holy smokes, I didn’t know they came that big. What am I supposed to do with that? It’s anonymous and I let my guard down. A lot. Too much? Maybe, but Jack doesn’t seem to care. If Jack’s even his real name. Despite nowhere to get down, Jack manages to make me fall apart in no time flat. He’s gentle with me but not too gentle. I’m opening up and beginning to make sense of this ...

Four doctors. A medical conference on the other side of the state. Wandering eyes and hands that can only lead to trouble. Good trouble. When Danielle finally gives it to her husband for staring at every woman they see, she doesn't expect flirting with the first man she lays her eyes on to be quite as interesting as it turns out to be. But there he is, Dr. Mateo Alvez, looking just as good as he did all those years ago. Dalton can only stare as his wife slips her keycard to the handsome man in the lobby, tormenting her husband for his roaming eyes today and every day. It's what he deserves....

It's just another day at work for married couple Darren and Madelyn, another busy day doing busy work, going about their busy lives. They want a break. They deserve one. Neither of them are going to be satisfied sitting on the couch, bingeing movies though. They need to spice it up, not with a new restaurant or a sleepy staycation, but with something a little more... exciting. But how? Madelyn's fantasy: bring another woman into their bedroom. The thought alone sends a thrill radiating through them both. But who? When? How would they even get up the courage to pull off something like this ...

The Unidentified Funny Objects series serves an annual dose of funny, zany, and unusual science fiction and fantasy stories. All-new fiction from the genre's top voices! Our sixth volume features a Mad Amos story by Alan Dean Foster, a Harry the Book tale by Mike Resnick, and an Alexander Outland short by Gini Koch.