Funny Shorts

A love spell? Ha! Yeah right. Magic isn't real. That's what I thought too, until a bunch of random guys started falling for me and expressing their feelings in the most preposterous ways! Now I'm the most popular girl in the library, and it's not all it's cracked up to be. I wish things would go back to normal... a nice, boring normal where I watch Netflix, read books, and get teased by my friend and fellow librarian, Oakley. But... wait. The hottest guy in the world is in love with me too. Maybe it's not so bad? Abracatastrophe is a sweet, short romantic comedy with a touch of magic.

When the existence of ghosts is finally proven, it’s also discovered they make an amazing renewable energy source and like all the gold rushes in history, the first real money is not made in mining the gold, but selling the supplies to mine the gold and related items or in this case to find and capture the ghosts. But when any new movement is formed there’s a counter movement like PLETS, People for the Legal Ethical Treatment of Specters composed of members enraged at the prospect that the ghost of dear uncle Bob, a life-long vegan might find its self powering a nearby burger franchise.

Bleak Punchline Joke Book set the bar somewhere in the dirt and lost it. Bleak Punchline Joke Book II accidently came across the bar again and buried it deep in the grubby earth. Bleak Punchline Joke Book III, the final act of humourless hubris in the trilogy, forgets about the bar altogether and settles for the dirt. If you have endured Sammy Madden’s musings so far, feel free to repent and absolve yourself of wrongdoing, or, if that doesn’t suit your intellect, please, by all means, lie down and roll around with the remaining swine.

Are you ready to get swept away into a world of fantastic adventure and new discoveries? The Funny Things I Heard at the Bus Stop series of short stories for kids is the perfect book for bedtime reading, a quick after-school adventure, or any time that you want to get taken to a magical, funtabulous, amazing world of imagination that is perfect for kids aged three to one hundred and three!

The Boy Next Door Sharing a whole hell of a lot more than a cup of sugar with the boy next door. While Elliot's away, Brooke will play. Brooke and Matty should have been burning up the sheets 10 years ago. But we can’t always get what we want… Or can we? Brooke is out of excuses to not visit her family for Thanksgiving. There's an extra spot set at the table, a sexy stranger takes up residence. Except, the stranger’s not a stranger he's Matty Naverly. Strong and fit, filling out his jeans in just the right way, Matty looks more delectable than the big meal ever could. When Matty and ...

En la selva tropical, la temporada de tormentas había iniciado La Señora Araña para ella y su hijo, refugio había buscado. El temporal estaba muy ventoso; truenos y lluvia caían En su casa, bajo las rocas, calientes y secos estarían.

Nothing gets past Erik Nordstrom. But he’s never faced off against me before. Erik Nordstrom is the best goalie in the league, and the hottest player on ice. Determined, focused, and built like a brick wall— he guards that net with his life. But lately, something is throwing Erik’s game off. And it’s my job to find out what’s going on. I’m determined to break right through that facade once and for all. He’s determined to be a giant pain in my butt. Too bad there’s no protective gear for love. Now we’re locked in competition, with both our careers and hearts on the line. No...

Born into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: How will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Gus has traveled out of state and up to the city of Seattle to visit his daughter. She’s sharing an apartment with two criminology majors. Naturally their thoughts turn toward talking about crime and they ask Gus to talk about one of his cases. Since he doesn’t want to discuss anything too recent or else his daughter might know the people involved, he digs down deep into his memory banks for the perfect case from his first year as a sheriff. It also just so happens to be the first case he crossed path with Father Xavier. As he remembers it, Gus was called in to investigate an apparent ...

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 ...

Rachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, his silky hair, and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice. Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student's sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of Whole Foods strawberries, and Rachel's beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice.

Romance: Quickies (Ella's Encounter - 1): In Quickies (Ella's Encounter - 1), curvy girl Ella meets a sexy cop whom she seduces on the floor of her bakery. But will his big gun be enough to keep her interested? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of ...

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.

Is having too many shoes really a reason to get rid of someone? An experienced project manager has finally lost his patience with his wife and her love of shoes, wine glasses and spatulas. This funny tongue-in-cheek mystery novella/caper, explores the tasking effort one man puts into ditching his wife and what happens when the best laid plans do not work out as planned......A hilarious, and mysterious tale that has you laughing out loud. Grab your copy today! ***** Editorial review by Reader's Favorite 5 stars! Get ready for a story of suspense as you discover the perfect way to get rid of ...

"Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur’s knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It’s a disaster! Luckily, there’s a spare suit of armour and a very small boy called Ralph who’s willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire-breathers. But there's a teeny weeny surprise in store.

Kailey and Payson need a break. Their work trip turned vacation isn't the kind of stress relief they were hoping for, until an opportunity to let loose presents itself. A costume party, hosted by their overbearing and obnoxious boss, Damien. A chance to relax and not think about the work stress that brought them to NYC in the first place. Payson, sweet, wholesome Payson, is usually on his best behavior but he can't help the way he reacts to his wife's sexy Halloween costume. She looks so gorgeous on display for him, and whoever else happens to look. Kailey's body is on high alert and she ...

John In the music business, timing is everything. It’s why I’m the greatest talent scout in the world. I see potential. I know just when to strike. Taylor Qwick has the voice of an angel and a face to match. She’s the total package: Innocence. Talent. A whole lot of sass. Her dreams and my job are one and the same: share her with the world. The only catch? Now that I’ve got her, I won’t share Taylor with anyone. Because this dreamgirl is my fantasy come true. And I’m never letting her go. Dear Reader, Rising Star is a Quick and steamy ride, complete with a hero OTT and alpha ...

Ever wondered how an aircraft flies? Taking a flight is exciting, but many aspects of aviation remain a mystery. Why do the wings of an airliner seem to grow before takeoff? How does a jet engine lift a massive aircraft into the sky? And why do pilots sometimes detour across the airport to find the perfect wind conditions? In this entertaining, easy-to-read book, we answer these questions with humor and insight. Discover how aircraft have evolved to be bigger, faster, and safer, and explore quirky scenarios like what happens if an airliner tries to break the sound barrier. Packed with ...

Eleven years ago, they were one of the first lesbian couples to be married in Seattle. Ten years ago, they got divorced. Or so they thought… Claire Langford has a big problem. She wants to marry her girlfriend, but when they apply for a marriage license, she’s shocked to learn that she’s still married to her first wife, Vickie. It was love at first sight when the two women met, but once they were married, they learned they were just too different to make it long-term. Vickie McMaster never got over her first wife. Her only wife. She’d been devastated when Claire served her with ...

Brooke is back and looking for some Black! Everyone's favorite hotwife is up to her old tricks. After she's saddled with a Christmas gift she absolutely doesn't want, Brooke decides to make the best of it. Playing along for her husband, and her boyfriend. Finding ways to enjoy the gym membership they foisted on her. And, yowza, does she ever find a way to enjoy it. Enter Devon Sharpe, the 6'5" tattooed personal trainer with the ebony skin and an eight pack of abs that's almost as mesmerizing as his wit and deep intellect. Almost, okay. She said almost. Brooke’s in for the surprise of her ...