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Ivor Dennidge had chosen his way of life and planned to stick to it. He had found a perfect work/benefits balance which allowed him to live as he saw fit and avoid the slavery of full-time work. He had everything he needed to enjoy life and an abundance of what he valued most; spare time. This is the story of a day which began in much the same way as the previous 2,878 days of Ivor Dennidge’s post-rat-race existence. A short story of about 9000 words from the author of ‘Northern Dole’.

This book was previously published as "Menage a Geek" by Reba Bale Three best friends. One crazy weekend. The three-way to end all three-ways. When the CEO of Toys for Grown-Ups, the leading national retailer for adult activities, takes his entire staff to the mountains for a team-building retreat, things get a little crazy. Delilah, Wesley and Kent are the three-person I.T. team for the company. Best friends for years, they spend most of their time together, both at work and on their personal time. Delilah has been fighting her attraction to the two men for a long time, but she has no idea...

Strong men need an even stronger woman to take them in hand and give them the punishment they crave… To the outside world these men are confident and in charge, but behind closed doors the dynamic changes. They willingly turn over their control to a dominatrix who will tease them, spank them, humiliate them, and then make them beg for more. “Under Her Control” is a collection of three short and steamy female domination stories that combine pain and pleasure for a very happy ending. About the Submitting to Her series: Who says all the dominants have to be men? Sometimes the women want ...

O. Henry wove several stories together into this highly episodic narrative, taking his title and inspiration from Lewis Carroll's ballad of the walrus and the carpenter in Through the Looking-Glass. The stories are set in the fictional country of Anchuria in Central America, a banana republic where larceny is rampant and revolution lurking in every impoverished back alley. O. Henry offers a cutting satire of contemporary politics and prejudices.

The Trustees of the Pooh Properties have commissioned four authors to write in the timeless style of A.A. Milne to create a quartet of charming new adventures for Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: take a trip back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a collection of tales sure to delight year-round. Listeners of all ages will love rediscovering old friends and making new ones in this essential new volume of Pooh stories.

Anna is single - and a passionate reader of kinky erotic fiction. To help her realize her most secret of dreams, she decides to reinvent herself. Raunchy, audacious, sexy: that’s how she pictures herself as New Anna. And who else to accompany such a femme fatale than her very own Mr. Grey! Finding a suitable candidate, however, turns out to be trickier than expected, mostly owing to the fact that dominant billionaires are a rare breed. Instead, the path to Anna’s exciting, new, wannabe submissive life is paved with slippery slopes, extremely questionable first dates, and her housemate ...

Available to listeners for the first time, Sucker’s Portfolio showcases a collection of seven never-before-published works from Kurt Vonnegut, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Short, sardonic, and dark, these six brief fiction stories and one non-fiction piece are consummate Vonnegut with piercing satire and an eye for life’s obscene inanity. Also available for the first time is an unfinished science-fiction short story, included in the appendix.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- Welcome to STAT: Crazy Medical Stories as told by the healthcare professionals themselves. From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and ...

This book provides 125 short stories or brief scenes for you to chew on, depending on your mood at the moment, or what is happening in your life. These short stories reflect topics that happen to all of us at one time or another, or provide a trigger to our imagination, making us wish we had experienced them or hopefully could someday. Perhaps some of them we hope we never experience. This book covers romance, spiritual thoughtfulness, silliness and humor, satire, the beauty of nature, inspiration, and interesting stories about life. Be aware that the book comes with some warnings and ...

King Hardheart and Queen Goldenhair were deep into a time of their lives that was supposed to be their happily-ever-after years, only Death walked in and cast his wicked shadow. Torn up with grief, the old King made some terrible decisions involving his daughter, Princess Honeybraid, who decided that the only sensible thing for her to do was to run away from home which didn't help her situation by one little bit. Sometimes, the journey towards happy ever after begins with something as simple as a bowl full of soup... THE QUEEN OF BREAD SOUP is a a light and breezy hilarious fairy tale spun ...

In today’s digital age, the connections we forge online are more vibrant and meaningful than ever. Whether it’s sharing laughs in a group chat, supporting each other through tough times, or exploring new interests together, these friendships transcend geographical boundaries and enrich our lives in unique ways. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing bonds we’ve built in the virtual world and the joy they bring to our everyday experiences! In this vibrant tapestry of short stories, I invite you to journey with me through the charming realm of friendships forged in the digital ...

Trapped in a secluded cabin was the last thing I envisioned for Christmas. But unexpected curveballs became a regular part of my life when my mom announced she had married her coworker on a whim. Who does that? My mom wanted me to feel like part of a new family and mandated a weekly family dinner. Her husband fed the same line to Torrance, the grumpy stepbrother from hell. No one thinks a one-night stand is going to be the best sex of your life. His reappearance as my stepbrother was karma’s cruel revenge for something I did in another life. We both avoided those awkward dinners except ...

This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places - including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch - as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton’s integrity, Marco’s amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch.

"The Mortician's Daughter& other short stories" is the first collection of short fiction by "Life in the Lion's Mouth" novelist James R. Dubbs. From the author's telling of love found at the exact wrong moment in The Mortician's Daughter, to the Kafkaesque tale of a man's attempt to purchase a movie ticket in Chimera, to the comedic turn of hard-boiled Private Investigator Buzz Schlomer in Penguins Can't Fly, this eclectic collection of stories explores the human condition with pathos, imagination, and a sly, whispered satire.

Do not let Etgar Keret deceive you. The Israeli writer who's worked in film, illustration, animation, and radio, is a storyteller in all senses of the word. Like a conman, he'll promise you a simple story and then the next thing you know your emotional reserves have been completely emptied. It's a literary bait and switch, and he'll get you every time.

Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for listeners of all ages. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

A frustrated lawyer finds release where she least expects it - and where she needs it most - in this exhilarating, sexy romp through the finest gluten-free indulgences in a New York City grocery store. After another long workday, the only thing Meredith wants is a big bowl of paleo maple-pecan coconola. But the hour-long checkout line at 7:00 p.m. at an all-organic supermarket stands between her and satisfaction, and the yupster mob is working her last nerve. Then, out of nowhere, a spontaneous flirtation with a stranger shows her there’s a lot more than coconola waiting for her.

In the four decades since his first book appeared in print, Terry Pratchett has become one of the world’s best-selling and best-loved authors. Here for the first time are his short stories and other short form fiction collected into one volume. A Blink of the Screen charts the course of Pratchett’s long writing career: from his schooldays through to his first writing job on the Bucks Free Press, and the origins of his debut novel, The Carpet People; and on again to the dizzy mastery of the Discworld series.

Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one! Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip! And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales! Ready for more? The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories!

Let me tell you what—prepping for the GRE can feel like you're trying to memorize an entire dictionary. Seriously, it's like playing a game of mental gymnastics, except every word seems to twist and turn in ways you didn't expect. We've all been there—staring at a word like obfuscate and thinking, "Is this even English?!" Don't worry, though. You're not alone, and this audiobook? Well, it's about to become your new best friend. Why? Because memorizing vocabulary doesn't have to be dry, tedious, or brain-numbing.