Short Days

Cupid is visiting Bluewater Bay, and he's leaving chaos in his wake. Nothing's been the same in this sleepy little logging town since Hollywood came to shoot the hit TV show Wolf's Landing - especially Valentine's Day.

A mysterious book on your doorstep, a man trying to outrun an otherworldly horror, an elderly woman who creates strange concrete creatures, a computer that isn’t what it seems, an enigmatic nothingness closing in on someone’s house.... The Last Book You’ll Ever Read is a collection of five macabre tales that you won’t soon forget.

When was the last time you had a great day? 21 Great Days is a collection of twenty-one stories crafted to put you in the middle of a day so great you'll want to read them over and over again. These powerful, inspirational visions of true happiness are sure to bring a smile to your face as you read them and realize that even the worst day can turn itself around and become a truly great day.

THE THRILLER AND SHAMUS AWARD WINNING SERIES! When PI Dick Moonlight agrees to serve as the designated post-operative procedure driver for his sometime sidekick, Roland Hills, aka, Fat Elvis, little does he know that what awaits him inside the Albany Surgical Center is one of the most dangerous and bizarre hostage situations possible. Not only does a stunningly beautiful female inmate who's been transferred to the facility for a small operation shoot her law enforcement captors in cold blood, she or he as it turns out, won't agree to release any hostages until the doctors agree to give her ...

Callan Harcourt has never desired a life mate, and he’s never been one to test the boundaries between mortals and vampires. But when his interest is piqued by Brianna Kensington, the veil between the two realms becomes increasingly thin, and staying away from temptation proves to be his greatest challenge yet. Paths get crossed, lines get blurred, and passion ignites until only one question remains: Will fate sever the ties between the two when tragedy strikes, or can Brianna be Callan’s Valentine…forever?

A Colombian writer is witness to a murder that will mark him forever. A woman sits alone in her house, waiting for her husband to return, while he lies in another woman's bed 20 kilometers away. Through blood-soaked betrayal, a love affair, murder, and long-meditated revenge, Vasquez achieves an extraordinary unity of emotion, morality, and landscape with these fragmented lives.

This is a short story (2825 words) reprinted from Mindscapes: Ten Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction Short Stories (C) 2014 and Echoes of the Mind's Eye (c) 2021 by Victor D. López. Amazon description: Human beings are not the only intelligent life forms on Earth and possibly not the most intelligent. Efforts at communicating with marine mammals such as whales and dolphins whose brains are larger than our own have had very limited success to date, less so than the success we've enjoyed in teaching some gorillas and chimpanzees to communicate using sign language although their brains ...

Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, and written in tribute to Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, The Twelve Days of Christmas is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount’s guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?

Durante años Jeanette Winterson ha escrito un relato cada Navidad: cuentos llenos de fantasmas y de carámbanos, de trineos y de muérdago, pero con esa dosis de ironía y reflexión que solo ella es capaz de transmitir.

Jessica has a crush on her friend Wayne and doesn’t shy away when she discovers that he has a secret feminine side. Wayne and Jessica are unlikely friends since he is quiet and shy, whereas she is upbeat and bubbly, but Jessica values how honest and trustworthy Wayne is above all else. Jessica is tired of being in the friend zone, though, so she invites Wayne out for the day in hopes of changing the trajectory of their relationship. Wayne thinks Jessica is out of his league, but he’s willing to go along for the ride if Jessica can accept his feminine side. Day Date is a sweet ...

Are you ready to transform the way you think, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential? How to Master Your Mindset in 30 Days is your complete guide to developing a growth mindset that empowers you to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and believe in your ability to improve. This 30-day journey takes you step-by-step through proven strategies for mindset transformation.

"What Shall We Do Today? The Day of Stories and Sea Lions" - An Educational Adventure for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their latest heartwarming adventure as they discover the importance of marine conservation, storytelling, and community celebration! When Maya arrives with exciting news about three special holidays happening on the same day—Marine Mammal Rescue Day, National Tell a Story Day, and National Prime Rib Day—the three friends embark on an unforgettable trip to the local aquarium. Through engaging stories about ...

What Shall We Do Today? The Day of Many Celebrations Children's Educational Adventure Story Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this delightful children's story perfect for early readers ages 6-9! When curious seven-year-old Imani and her friends discover that five special celebrations fall on the same day, they embark on an exciting educational adventure at their local community center. Through engaging activities and gentle lessons, young readers will learn about: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - how sports bring people together National Tartan Day - celebrating Scottish ...

From the Editors Of True Story and True Confessions A Turkey Day Gathering is a collection of stories about the heart wrenching problems that people have, how Thanksgiving brings them together and gave them hope to carry on. Stories like SWEET POTATOES AND STEPDAUGHTERS which is a account of a stepmother trying to find something in common with her husband’s daughter and only to realize almost too late that what they had in common was just love. Or the story GOBBLEZILLA TAKES A BOW about a frozen gigantic turkey and how it makes a husband and wife truly a family. And then you have the ...

Rambles and Daydreams is a short book of short fiction, a collection of short stories and flash fiction by author Billy DeCarlo, with two bonus poems. The works range from under 1,000 to over 5,000 words, and center around the quirky thoughts and behavior of everyday people, similar to the stories of Raymond Carver.

Two men are trapped in darkness. A shipping container, buried underground. No idea who locked them in there. It's been days. A week. Maybe more. And then the lock opens. Something is thrown inside with them. A gun. With only one bullet.

It’s one single steamy July day at the West 4th Street Court in New York City, otherwise known as the Cage. Hotshot baller ESPN is wooing the scouts, Boo is struggling to guard the weird new guy named Waco, a Spike Lee wannabe has video rolling, and virgin Irene is sizing up six-foot-eight-and-a-half-inch-tall Chester. Nine of young-adult literature’s top writers reveal how it all goes down in this searing novel in short stories that each ingeniously pick up where the last one ends.

From horror master Rick Wood, author of The Sensitives and This Book Is Full of Bodies, comes 12 horrifying stories to spook up your Christmas season! From a sadistic secret Santa gift, to a murderous telekinetic fairy, to a nativity full of the undead, you’ll find a horror treat for all 12 days of Christmas.

Immerse yourself in a collection of stirring tales specifically curated for seniors. 'Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors' offers not just stories but experiences crafted to lift the spirits and warm the hearts of older adults. This collection makes the perfect companion for peaceful afternoons or family gatherings, helping to bridge generations through shared storytelling.

This is a short story about new neighbors that destroy the life of a middle aged couple from NY living in Vero Beach, Florida. Brandon and Lisa are a young couple who move next door out of no where to a vacant home that had been for sale for months. Beautiful young Lisa seduces the older neighbor and makes him do the unthinkable.