Short Days

Annette Peters recently lost her mother and is now trying to figure out how she will support herself. For the last five years she has been her mother's fulltime caregiver and had put her life on hold. She is now 28, has no schooling, or livelihood skills; however, her mother did leave her the cabin she's living in, and she decides to turn it into a B&B. She isn't a trained cook or chef but believes she can turn out a pretty good breakfast...and if she can rent some of her extra rooms, she will be able to support herself. Todd Murphy is out on a hunting trip with his friends, and they get ...

Inspirational stories for troubled times: What's wrong with happy endings and new beginnings with just a little twist in the tale? Add your imagination for what comes next, beginning with a bit of history, a little mystery and some optimism too—these sentimental stories include: SOMETHING GOOD: Constance is nervous about a new beginning amongst busybodies and a noisy neighbor: “Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day.” ~Author Unknown SERGEANT: A daily kindness turns into a rescue, but who really needed saving? “If you get to thinking you're a person of ...

Welcome to the first AMBW Valentines Anthology featuring Asian Men Black Women Valentine’s Day stories by various writers for one low price! This unforgettable romantic holiday collection features Asian Men and Black Women (AMBW) in a fun variety of dreamy love tales. Love Journey Books brings together some of the most unforgettable interracial love stories, beautifully written by the authors themselves. Whether you’re looking for erotica or sweet love stories - Shades of AMBW Valentines is just the fix you need. Read and also discover upcoming bestsellers! Featured Authors: AURORA B. ...

As Jasper journals his way in Volume II, his sleepy mountain village is ablaze with new stories as all the colorful characters take center stage facing new challenges. Jasper’s best friend Mooney Sullivan gets entangled in a political battle attempting to get a street named changed in his uncle’s name, while Julie’s Diner hires a new cook who enters a three-way love triangle which leads to a possible murder. Jasper encounters humor, romance, and sadness, as he deals with life in Eagle Cove and the people who live there. Jasper once again learns more about himself and the people who ...

This is one of the 13 short stories in the author's Echoes of the Mind's Eye collection (C) 2021. It has also appeared in otehr collections since 2011. This short story poses a novel theory as to the role of black holes in both the creation and destruction of an endless number of universes that coexist in an incomprehensibly complex multiverse. It is a cautionary tale about the arrogance of scientists who are the cosmic equivalent of amoebas attempting to discern the secrets of the universe by thoroughly examining within the limits of their perception the drop of pond scum they inhabit. It ...

The arc of one man’s life, through love and divorce, via crime and punishment, from Lincolnshire to a cookhouse on a Thai island, told in a diary kept for only one day every five years, Boxing Day. This story first appeared in the collection Mango and Sticky Rice and Other Stories.

Short Stories of Christmas Times. Missing Mary and Christmas Eve by Jeanne Seibert Operation Christmas by Derek Day Black Baby Jesus in Drag by Devane Clarke The Fountain that Became a Light and Christmas in Forever by Raymond Walter Seibert Turtle Christmas by J E Warr Love With the Skin On by Devlon Goodman The Legend of the Pink Socks by Cindy Kluck-Nygren Christmas Poem by Todd Brady de Garcia My Favorite Christmas by Liz Colvin A Time of Giving by Lee Hardesty

This is a story from the Bliss & Other Stories collection.

The April Fools' Clean Energy Challenge: A "What Shall We Do Today?" Adventure An Engaging Environmental Education Short Story for Children Ages 5-9 Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they embark on an exciting April Fools' Day adventure that combines playful fun with important environmental lessons about fossil fuels and clean energy alternatives. This delightful children's chapter book transforms complex climate concepts into accessible, entertaining learning experiences perfect for young readers. April 1st is not only April Fools Day, it is also Fossil Fuels Day: A day dedicated to raising ...

Addie Michaels anticipates a quiet Christmas with her friends. Her only worry is why Danny is suddenly so grumpy lately. But when a fifty year old case involving a missing boy lands on their desks, she's suddenly in a race against time to reunite a sister and brother before they miss their last chance to spend Christmas together. A Christmas novella with the Hidden gang.

With a host of animal and human characters, some of whom will be familiar to listeners of the highly praised collection A Month of Bedtime Stories and some of whom are completely new, these humorous and imaginative tales feature space-faring puppies, Kung Fu Grasshoppers, time-traveling slugs, undersea bee explorers, Viking goats, boogie woogie monkeys, disco-dancing Romans, and tiddlywinking cockroaches, to name a few. Ideal for bedtime listening.

A collection of stories from the library of Chuck Dean.

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, understanding the right strategies can make the difference between significant gains and substantial losses. "Crypto Clash: Short-Term Trading vs. Long-Term Holding" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the dynamic landscape of digital assets, offering in-depth insights into the two primary investment approaches: short-term trading and long-term holding. This book is designed for both novice and seasoned investors, providing the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the volatile cryptocurrency market. It covers the essential basics ...

What Shall We Do Today?: The Royal Quest Book Description Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! In this delightful addition to the beloved children's series "What Shall We Do Today?", three curious friends embark on an unforgettable scavenger hunt that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, trying new things, and celebrating diversity. When Maya's college brother Jamal invites the friends to a special celebration at Willow Creek Park, they discover a day filled with wonder, learning, and royal fun! Donning sparkly tiaras and following mysterious clues, the ...

Brianna hates Valentine's Day because every year her husband, Professor Landon Richards, seems to forget the special day. That all changes when Brianna receives a delivery of a dozen roses and a box of bespoke chocolates. She's loving how much her husband is spoiling her, and then she receives a different kind of delivery: the services of the incredibly gorgeous and scandalously young masseuse Ayla Saint. Ayla is Landon's student and assistant researcher, and she wants to test a theory: she believes that Brianna is a secretly submissive cuckquean, and she intends to test that theory by ...

As Mallory dresses Oracle Shoppe for St. Patrick's Day and plans family festivities with Georgia, an old acquaintance drops in with exciting news. Like The Wheel the Fortune, though, after spinning up to the sky, Mallory soon finds it stopping abruptly at sorrow.

Can an individual make a living trading the Australian financial markets? Whilst other books have interviewed big name traders, I wanted this book to come from the perspective of traders who can provide a yardstick and help set achievable goals for new traders working from a home office. Having three Bloomberg terminals, (one for the bedroom, one for the bathroom and one for the yacht) might be exciting reading but it’s also pointless in helping you achieve your trading goals. Can a Mum or Dad trader, here in Australia, really be successful without being backed by a bank or having to ...

The Waiting Room: A metaphysical thriller The Waiting Room is a chilling short story from Author Jonathan Kent. With no knowledge of how he got there, all Gary can do is follow the crowd and shuffle forward towards his allocated serving hatch. The only person that is paying him any attention is an annoying Scottish man in the next queue. A man that seems to know more than he is letting on. As fragments of memory return, he is swept along by the crowd until he finds himself in his allocated 'Waiting Room' to face the shocking revelations that follow. Check out Jonathan's other titles ...

In Everyday Weapons, Silas Dakar crafts an intimate and profound exploration of the human condition. Blending poetic reflection with sharp insight, he unveils how the ordinary etches traces that evolve into acts of courage. This captivating collection invites readers to uncover how small battles shape our lives and to discover, within the seemingly mundane, the strength to resist and transform.

The Virginia Woolf Complete Collection brings together 6 of her published novels, from her very first published work, the excubrantly youthful The Voyage Out, to the modern masterpieces of Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, as well as the hugely ambitious and ever-relevant Orlando, alongside other wide-ranging and ever-inventive works of fiction.