Funny Shorts

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of A Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth, read by Richard Hughes. Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty of kings or the relief of peasants. It can be an offering to the ancestors or a way of marking the end of a day's work. It can send you to sleep or send you into battle.

Need something light in your life? Roberta’s short stories are cheerful, uplifting, and fun! Readers of all ages will enjoy these humorous new stories of everyday life in Roberta Raves 2: From tongue-in-cheek to heartfelt, down-to-earth humor; Smile, giggle, laugh out loud, and maybe even tear up; Warm, irreverent, and immensely relatable observations; Lighthearted, entertaining, and insightful words of wisdom; Funny and honest reflections upon our everyday lives; The perfect Book Club material with 52 short chapters. Pick up Roberta Raves when you feel down and read a few pages. Her wry ...

This is a collection of nine non-fiction short stories. It comes with twelve whimsical, simple, and hand-drawn sketches. The entire book is designed to be ingested in 15 minutes. You may take more or less time if you wish. These non-fiction stories are written from a long-suffering spouse’s perspective of his wife, mother-in-law—the infamous I-Mani (not her real name)—and his son. If you're having a bad day, picking up and reading this book may bring a smile to your face. Look inside the beginning of the book for free today!

Rules are made to be broken. So are limits. The Broken Rules Box Set features three possessive older alpha men and the women that claim their hearts— even when it goes against all the rules.

Good old fashioned SPACE OPERA by Norman E. Morrison. A fast paced comedy romp. The action takes place on Europa and RYO Corporation's Ice Mining division which supplies gases and water to the other planets for terraforming and such. Life on the mega conglomerate ice mining colony on Europa is cool for beloved yard boss Muttonhead Rex until he is given the job of downsizing the staff. Permanently! The order comes from the top...down. The problem is that the next shuttle is months away! So, just exactly how does one go about enticing more than 700 slackers to walk out an airlock without so ...

Follow the adventures of Peanut the Elephant and her friends at the zoo! Peanut is a very happy elephant and she has lots of playful and adorable friends.

Flash fiction for weirdos.

Kiss a Bridesmaid Meet-cute • Cinnamon roll hero • Found family • Runaway puppy • Bonus novella • Friends to lovers From strangers to friends to something more… A runaway puppy might just lead to forever love. Wedding caterer Shortie Campbell is building Savannah’s premier bridal business with his closest friends. But he didn’t expect to be sprinting through Forsyth Park—chasing after a mischievous puppy turned canine ring bearer. Abigail Browne lives a quiet life far from the spotlight. So when she grabs a runaway leash, ends up face-first in the mud, and gets rescued by ...

Orla lives a carefree and contented existence. She enjoys visiting the library and taking strolls around town. She talks to herself and laughs aloud at whatever she finds humorous. As well, she likes to write; her stories a mashup of song lyrics and film plots the narrator finds most entertaining. Sometimes, Orla comes up with the idea for a play, and these, she takes to theatres all over Dublin. The staff in every establishment have gotten to know her, and have learned how to deal with her, then send her on her way. But one day, she encounters a manager who is new in the job. He invites ...

"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.

A Christmas “Meet-Cute” Like No Other... It was supposed to be a typical day at The Love Hut—arranging perfume bottles, avoiding disaster, and maybe blowing a bubble or two. But when I tried to walk in four-inch heels while balancing twenty bottles of perfume in my arms, things didn’t go exactly as planned. I decided to blow a bubble for fun—pink, of course, because Bubble Yum is the best. But that bubble grew… and grew… until BAM! Just as it exploded all over my face, I collided with the handsome stranger who had just walked into the store. Meet Michael Claus, a businessman ...

Kristmas in Kristin- Kristin was seeing stars, the Christmas lights around them blurring in her vision until she had to slam her eyes shut. She was going over the edge any second and she wanted it exactly like she’d always envisioned. Pulling him to her with her thighs, she wrapped her legs around his neck, putting pressure on him until his poor ears were suctioned to her skin. Joey had never felt something so good in his life but he didn’t dare say it. Then she would know, know he was a virgin. She cried out when she fell apart, needing Joey’s arm around her back to keep her from ...

As you read this, you are not alone. In fact, you are never alone. Your angels are always there with you watching and gently nudging and protecting you on life's journeys. And beyond the ephemeral angels we meet real life angels sometimes not easily discernible in this earthly light. Whats more interesting is that many of these real life angels may be unconscious to the impact they may be having on the life's of others. Here is one such story of a cop who hitchhikes from two drunks in a car, in the middle of a night. What follows is a humorous journey with twists and turns on the way, ...

Whisky Hernandez is about to come clean. But will it be a relaxing case?

A humorous sketch from Robert E. Kearns (author of A Donnybrook Affair, Crabb, Hy Brasil, Freedom is For the Few, Carnivore, Ossuary and Embers) which explores our frustrations with customer service departments and their apparent understanding of those frustrations. Fun and imaginative, perfect for the staging of a short play or a quick read. For anyone who has ever gone around in circles with a representative, this is the piece for you.

Michael Chabon once said, “I scan the tables of contents of magazines, looking for Antonya Nelson's name, hoping that she has decided to bless us again.” And now she has blessed us again, with a bounty of the stories for which she is so beloved. Her stories are clear-eyed, hard-edged, beautifully formed. And in Funny Once, their flawed humanity is made beautiful, perfectly observed by one of America’s best short story writers.

From the author of Aevalorn Tales comes a story about the woe of omniscience. Dundermutton is a magical ram who can perceive everything in the universe. Tired of his otherworldly obligations, he sleeps in to enjoy a holiday. Still, the universe isn’t having it—fate screams for his attention. Terror approaches! Opening his mind’s eye, Dundermutton witnesses an unfolding tragedy. Far away, Gammond Brandyford, a troublesome halfling of the Aevalorn Parishes, has stumbled upon a magical chalice capable of transforming water into wine. What could possibly go wrong? Ignoring the universe's ...

From the author of Aevalorn Tales comes a dark fantasy story about self-discovery. Lured by the promise of treasure, Gammond Brandyford, a halfling with a knack for trouble, takes Vongur, a dwarven companion whose soul is trapped within an amulet, to a sacred sanctuary hidden in the mountains. In all truthfulness, Vongur might be looking for a connection to his past, but Gammond only wants a quick buck. Still, at the sanctuary, Gammond must defeat its steadfast guardian to acquire the memories Vongur’s been searching for. Together, they confront a challenge that tests their courage and ...

Santa’s got a new wife – and she’s a little ho ho ho! When I signed up for a mail order bride service, I had no idea that “Nick who lives up North” was actually Santa Claus. But that’s not the biggest surprise. It turns out that Santa is very fit, very funny, and very, very naughty. When my husband suggests we check out the hotwife lifestyle, it turns out to be just what we need to keep the sugar and spice in our relationship. Santa gives men who've been good all year a special gift for the holidays – his wife. Being shared with other guys really jingles my bells, and when ...

By going through six Italian stories revolving around common, everyday activities, you will expand your vocabulary with words you will use often, along with learning more in-depth grammar by familiarizing yourself with these stories. Each story tackles a fairly mundane task - grocery shopping or visiting a dog park for example - and in using these settings, this book will allow you the opportunity to hear these words in action, thus making it easier for you to incorporate the new words into not only your vocabulary but seamlessly into the conversation.