Funny Shorts

Escape into this quirky, fun mix of humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational award-winning stories. Clean and wholesome, they vary in length from flash fiction to longer. A perfect, eclectic read for basking in the sun or curling up on the couch.

When the author was born, his mother did the unthinkable. She gave him a girl’s name—Stacey. But Stacey’s name was just the first hurdle he’d face in his uphill climb from birth to manhood. He also had to deal with an entitled older brother, the hodgepodge of different men his mother was involved with, and the nomadic lifestyle he was forced to endure for five years. And to top it all off, his mother couldn’t cook a decent meal to save her life. Trailer Trash, With a Girl’s Name is Stacey Roberts’ lighthearted, often hilarious account of growing up in an unstable household ...

When Liz inherited her grandmama’s bookstore in small town, Bliss, Georgia, she knew it came with a certain set of problems. Poor organization, a lack of shelf space, and a rumored ghost to name a few. Fortunately, Liz didn’t believe in the latter, and she was well prepared to handle the former. Until a sudden storm traps several shoppers inside the store, and one of them turns up dead! Now Liz is putting her keen eye and community knowledge to use identifying the killer, but it just might take a little help from her resident ghost kitty to finally solve the case!

If you’re a thirty-year-old, Southern male from a Christian family and have never brought a girl home to meet Momma, then you must secretly be up to no good. And if you also happen to be an only son with five older, happily married sisters, the pressure to find the one and only love of your life is like digging through a pile of leaves for the pin to the grenade you’re holding. Those were the first two lines of the first video post of Mark Griffin’s to go viral, and his popularity has steadily risen over the two years since. He decides to use his platform to find someone to share ...

The latest Samantha Moon short story is here! When a little girl and her mother approach Samantha Moon with a tantalizing mystery, Sam doesn't hesitate to take the case. There's something strange happening in parks and empty fields across the city―something appearing and disappearing―and the girl has captured evidence of it. Now, all Sam has to do is catch it in the act...whatever it is. The game is afoot...and this time Sam gets help from an unlikely source... Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to start reading today!

Asher the Carpenter This angel walked into my life when her car broke down in Cherrycrush. It was Instalust and Instalove, but then she crushed it when she said small town life wasn’t for her. She had to go to NYC. The only thing worse than losing her would be to steal her dreams, make her live a life of “what if”. Better I live a life of misery, than steal my dream girl's dreams. But I fell in instalust and instalove the second I met her. Now all I can do is curse a world that is determined to keep us apart. Riley the City Girl A final college adventure: A roadtrip to NYC for my big ...

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the realms of the unexplained, the surreal, and the uproarious. This is a collection of short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you question reality, and have you laughing out loud. From haunted houses that send shivers down your spine to bizarre encounters that defy logic, and humorous escapades that will leave you in stitches, these stories traverse the entire spectrum of human experience. Each tale is a unique adventure, promising to leave you both perplexed and delighted. Dive into this eclectic mix, where the scary, ...

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!

Uncover unforgettable tales of life, love, and laughter — enjoy 50 short stories that will warm your heart, bring a smile to your face, and help you relieve stress and enhance your memory starting today.

Ginger Mingus is caught with Jack Frost by her best elf-friend who will surely tell Ginger's fiancé about the dalliance. Ginger has to stop her - if she can find her. Fergus isn't pleased that he's made to look a fool. He'll show Ginger the correct way to behave, even if he has to tie her down to do it. Can Ginger get away? Does she even want to? Find out in Episode #3 of Naughty Elf. Special guest appearance: Santa Claus Part 3 of a 5 part series Tabitha Levin writing as Tiger Lily

Get the series that readers are calling “addictive,” “steamy,” and “un-putdownable.” From five-star US and U.K. Amazon best-selling Author, Roxie Wilde comes the Buying Curves Boxed Set. All of her favorite alpha heroes, witty heroines, and daring storylines in one place. Happily Ever After guaranteed. Luci: When I rolled into Los Angeles on my last tank of gas, I was desperate. Any job would do, anything to be able to stop living in my car. Even being the assistant to a billionaire playboy. But Oliver Knight has another job for me to do. One that just might cost me my heart. ...

Alex has a crush on the new teacher’s assistant, and he’s finally worked up the nerve to approach her. Too bad she’s crossed the University’s star player, and Duncan Shaw has no choice but to make her disappear. He plans to lay the blame on the local urban legend, but tonight he just might learn that some legends are real.

The appearance of a perfectly formed rainbow on Saint Patrick's Day mesmerized the residents of Richview, North Carolina. When a local couple catches sight of the anomaly, they're startled to discover that the terminus of the vibrant phenomenon leads into a nearby cornfield. What begins as an unbelievably lucky encounter that could change their fortunes forever devolves into a hellish fight for survival when an ancient entity emerges to act on a centuries-old curse.

The latest thrilling collection of “Vampire for Hire” stories featuring vampire private eye, Samantha Moon, including: Silver Hammer - When a silver hammer appears in the hands of one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends―along with a bloodthirsty need to use it―the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever the Universe can be... When Sam Met Santa - When Santa Claus shows up at Sam Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... One Swallow - A murdered wife. A desperate husband seeking revenge. ...

Gus is having one of the best things a man that works in law enforcement can have, a very slow day. His slow day only gets better when he discovers that an ice cream shop is opening near the law enforcement complex. Even though the ice cream shop only serves gelato, that’s not enough to spoil his good mood on this slow day. The only real way his slow day could get ruined was if someone mysteriously dropped dead in the yoga studio across the street from the ice cream shop while at nearly the same time Father Xavier volunteered him to speak at the weekly Tuesday prayer breakfast at town ...

Cheer on as karma delivers justice to entitled JERKS! It's a sad truth that some people think they deserve special treatment because of their job, appearance or social status. Or just because it's Tuesday. These self-centered jerks act as if the world revolves around them, while pushing down anyone who stands in their way. Demanding sacrifices and obedience from their friends, co-workers and even complete strangers. But what happens when karma catches up to these self proclaimed elites, and delivers them a hefty dose of justice? Deliciously satisfying and humorous results. And the odd ...

Sixteen delightful holiday short stories by some of your favorite Soho crime authors! This captivating collection of short mysteries and crime capers - which features New York Times best-selling authors, Crime Writers Association Gold and Diamond Dagger winners, and Edgar Award nominees - contains laughs aplenty, the most hardboiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season.

A short story of some friends playing squash and falling in love

Ripley Savage has felt diminished and marginalized his entire life. His overbearing mother has told him to be safe and not take risks. Other people in his life have provided little in the way of encouragement. Consequently, Ripley has lacked self confidence and an inability to assert himself. To cope with the disappointments of life, Ripley has created an imaginary alter ego named Rip. Whereas Ripley is meek and insecure, Rip Savage is strong, outgoing, confident and competent at every task he undertakes. Each time that Ripley faces a challenge in his life, he conjures up Rip. Rip always ...

This book is a collection of short stories that describe some of the unique incidents and experiences from my life. These are stories that have stuck in my mind for years. They are unforgettable. There have been funny incidents, near death experiences, moments of inspiration and periods of deep introspection. I also included a section with stories that explore racism and prejudice. I feel that this section of the book is very important. When I get together with a group of friends, we usually begin by talking about how our families is doing. Another subject may be the recent vacations that ...