Halloween Short

Bakery owner Lucy is focused on growing her small business when her matchmaking best friend insists she attend the annual Halloween bash in their quaint town to meet some new romantic prospects. Although reluctant, Lucy dons her Day of the Dead costume and shows off her festive Halloween-themed cupcakes at the party. But when her signature treats vanish, Lucy switches to detective mode to uncover the confectionary thief. Amidst the outrageous costumes, apple bobbing, and spooky decor, she finds an unlikely assistant in Sam, the handsome new firefighter in town. As they team up to solve the ...

When Marc followed his dog down a trail into the woods at night, he knew it was a mistake. He had no idea how big until he saw the creature. Now that he has, his life will never be the same.

Centuries ago, a witch laid a curse on a small town that froze its local werewolves in place. They’ve been waiting for one woman to change their fate, and lift the dark magic burden from their pack. Every Halloween has been the same--waiting, watching, failing…and so the wolves of Hollow Rock had accepted their place protecting the town for all of eternity. Callum Ashbrock is alpha of Hollow Rock, and when his sister calls to say the words he’s been waiting for centuries to hear, he can’t believe the time has finally, finally come. He’s found her. Her. The one he’s been missing ...

All she wanted was to flirt with a costumed stranger… He had other plans. Samantha I didn’t even want to come to this dang party in the first place, but my best friend convinced me that it’s been too long since I’ve had a night of flirty fun. I immediately set my sights on this smoking-hot guy dressed in an amazing alien costume. It’s a fantasy of mine to go on a date with an alien, so what better time to live the dream than with someone I don’t know and won’t meet again. Flirting with someone in an alien costume won’t be the same, but beggars can’t be choosers. I might ...

George R. R. Martin and science fiction's top authors delve into the adventurous superhero universe Wild Cards in the sixth book of this fan-favorite series. Since a strange alien virus created the superhuman beings known as Aces and Jokers four decades ago, they have struggled for respect and recognition. Now they are key players in a presidential convention torn by hatred and dissent.

Halloween is all about tricks, treats... and maybe a little love? When a group of lifelong friends decide to have a bit of Halloween fun with some pranks, candy corn, and circus peanuts - things certainly get interesting. As innocent tricks transform into flirty mischief and playful pranks result in stolen kisses, the memories come alive. Get ready for a Halloween filled with love, candy-coated humor, sweet surprises, and lots of heart. * * * Each chapter is a stand-alone glimpse at a few of your favorite Healing Hearts characters in a sweet, secondary epilogue that you didn’t know you ...

Need a few friends to keep you company in the cold, dead night? We've got a few for you! Find out what evils live in secondhand treasures in "Deals!" Experience someone's darkest secret in a grotesque twist revealed in "Gospel!" See what happens when you mess with the wrong pet in "Bovine!" Humanities' most twisted come to life in "Janitor!" Fight your way through endless "Trenches!" Finally, go Trick-or-Treating in "Halloween!"

Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure with "AMBW Halloween Nights," a delightful collection of short stories that celebrate the enchanting love between Asian men and Black women during the most bewitching season of the year! Each tale is packed with chills, thrills, and a dash of romance that will have you on the edge of your seat. Join our diverse cast of characters as they navigate haunted houses, mysterious creatures, and magical encounters that defy the ordinary. Whether it’s a spooky date night that turns into a romantic escapade or an unexpected twist that brings them closer, ...

When a glamorous woman dies on All Hallows Eve, Scarlett thinks it could be murder. Did her money-grabbing younger husband kill her? Or did he love her? Scarlett and her hunky husband step back in time to save a life - perhaps a romance. Time-Travel Halloween is a short but fun story which mixes mystery with romance. Don your spookiest outfit and come to a Halloween party

All I’m trying to do is get an interview with Adrian Bellamont for my senior project when I get an invite up to the Bellamont Mansion. I know that I shouldn’t go. There’s that gut feeling and the fact that everyone is telling me that he might be a vampire. Even if he isn’t a vampire, he’s just weird. But, I can’t resist him, even if I technically don’t like guys. I mean, I even kind of have a girlfriend. Still, I feel a pull toward him. At the mansion, while going through his jewelry collection, I come across a mysterious necklace that seems to be calling to me. And when I put...

A town with a horrible secret. A doctor who prescribes medicine with side effects more terrifying than the illness they aim to cure. An ancient creature stalking a young girl driving through the mountains late at night. All of these stories and more await you in Part II. Curl up by the fire and prepare for a journey through ten more tales of terror, suspense, and dread in the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning "Walking After Midnight: Tales for Halloween." "CABIN CREEK" In the prequel to the eponymous short story Walking After Midnight from Part 1 of the series, we find out more...

This collection contains Aliens vs ASS, Thicker than Blood, Action Kadabra, Jack-O-Pumpkins, G. I. R. L.: Guy in Real Life, and The Little Arsonist Girl.

Beneath the serene facade of Twin Pines, an ancient evil waits in the shadows. For Emma Flowers, a troubled teenager grappling with her father's mysterious disappearance and her mother's overbearing nature, life has become a labyrinth of bad moods and unanswered questions. Then, after a night of bad storms, Emma finds her neighbor’s dog dead in the middle of the street. As the mystery intensifies, teenagers around town begin falling into coma-like, nightmare states. As the creature moves in on Emma, she begins to uncover the evil’s origins, discovering dark parts of her own past in the ...

Adult Explicit, Erotica Short Story 18+ Maggie had a non-existent dating life and had all but given up on finding “Mr. Right.” After finding the perfect pumpkin to carve at the farmer’s market, she notices some unexpected changes as Halloween evening progresses. Jack is a pumpkin that has been cursed by witches that grow pumpkins for the local farmer's market. Once he is carved and lit from within, he turns into something sexy and sinister on Halloween night!

An all new Trio of short halloween stories written especially for the Halloween season. This book includes: Just a Scarecrow. A young boy is running late to a party and decides to take a short cut that will lead him to his fate. or maybe some candy. You'll have to read it to find out. The Whitmore Mansion Sam is the new boy in town and finds an old abandon mansion. He decides that it would be fun to explore inside and see what mysteries await. What might Sam discover in the halls of the old Mansion? Only time will tell. And Stay Away From The Graveyard Sam and Ben had heard all the tales of...

Desteny and her friends are invited to a party at the mansin owned by the mysterious Nikki Crescent. It's a chance to mingle with the elite of society, to make connections, and to attend a Halloween party like no other. Little do they know, Nikki and her guests have plans for them. The unsuspecting friends will be the guests of honor in a supernatural soiree that will see them transformed into new and delicious versions of themselves.

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 ...

Krewe member Jon Dickson’s fiancée Kylie Connelly is contacted by an old friend who has just moved to Salem, Massachusetts, when the unimaginable happens as Halloween approaches. Jenny Auger has just managed to buy the historic home of her dreams. But it comes with far more history than she ever imagined - the skeletal remains of seven victims interred in the old walls of the house years and years before - along with a threatening curse....

In bestselling author J.R. Rain's exclusive ebook short story, Samantha Moon is about to confront a monster of the worst kind - a killer who preys on the innocent. A killer who lives just down her street...Also included: "The Falcon" - A story of life, dreams...and flying. The Angel and the Pistol" - It's a race against time for one immortal charged with saving humanity from their own mistakes. In this case, one man named Ralph. A man with a pistol who's about to make a very, very big mistake. Plus a bonus short story.

Halloween means parties and the local residents association are planning a get-together at the Queen Languoreth to celebrate Halloween. However, with everyone out in the street at the same time, this opens the window for a gang of cat-phobic robbers to come in and take advantage. Leger and Ginger have overheard the men planning the robbery in an alleyway but can they uncover the identity of Gus and Andy in time? Meanwhile, a local man has discovered the body of a cat who looks just like Leger and taken the body to Annabella for burial. Annabella isn't sure it's really Leger who has died but...