Short Days

A story that describes the suffering of a man who became disabled after getting married and was exposed to support from the last person he expected it to be, and faced alienation and abuse from the person closest to him.

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 ...

"A Day at the Beach" is a story written by novelist Alfred C. Martino about a man overwhelmed by the stress of his job who reluctantly takes a day off to sit at the beach. There he meets a little boy who changes the man's perspective about enjoying the simpler moments of life.

¿Quien no ha tocado fondo sin sentir que Dios no escucha nuestras oraciones? Sin embargo siempre he dicho que podemos encontrarnos en la peor situación de la vida, que aun ahí Dios esta con nosotros. Vamos a darle a Dios el espacio para que pueda operar dentro de su marco de misericordia.

The Virginia Woolf Complete Collection brings together all of her 9 published novels, from her very first published work, the exuberantly 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 many other wide-ranging and ever-inventive works of fiction.

Topaz now realizes why the saying "distance makes the heart grow fonder" rings true. Weeks have passed since the couple's Valentine's Day rendezvous, and Topaz has still been floating on cloud nine. That is, until the cloud evaporates, and a vicious fit of home sickness awaits in its place. Is Meeko's presence just the remedy the doctor prescribed? And when life throws them an unexpected curveball, how will the long distance couple be able to adapt and adjust?

"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 ...

More classic ghost stories from the golden age of spookiness. Eight stories by eight great writers, curated for your hair-raising pleasure. Edith Wharton, Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Company weave marvelous spells that whisk you into times and places you never thought you'd experience. Frightful and delightful.

Wow, I think you will enjoy this final edition of A View from My Bay. If you enjoy short stories over poetry, then this audiobook is for you. I am sure that some of my experiences will spark flashbacks for some, hopefully with a smile.

This collection of short stories serves as a sequel to Barred: Short Stories. It explores the intricate ironies of fate, the human condition, and the complexities of individuals and their sense of belonging. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, each facing the challenges of everyday life or extraordinary circumstances. As readers delve into these stories, they witness the profound impact of these experiences on the characters’ hopes and aspirations. Prepare to be challenged and evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to tears. Most importantly, anticipate an escape and ...

శ్రీపాద సుబ్రహ్మణ్యశాస్త్రి, 20 వ శతాబ్దపు తెలుగు కథకులలో విశిష్టంగా చెప్పుగోదగ్గ రచయిత (ఏప్రిల్ 23, 1891 - ఫిబ్రవరి 25, 1961). భాషలో, భావంలో, తెలుగు నుడికారం ప్రయోగించటంలో ఇతను పేరెన్నిక గన్నవారు. 'వడ్లగింజలు' పద్నాలుగు కధల సమాహారం. ప్రతీదీ ప్రత్యేకమయినదే! కొన్ని కధలలో పాత్రల పేర్లూ ఉండవు. పరిచయాల పని లేదు. వర్ణనలు అసలే ఉండవు. నేరుగా "సంభాషణ"ల తోనే మొదలయ్యి పోతుంది.

Back in the 1950s at the dawn of science fiction, writers were turning out wildly imaginative stories for the pulp magazines. Robert Silverberg, writing as David Osborne, estimates he wrote over a million words in one year. Here are three more exciting stories from those heady days from the pioneers of science fiction: "Aliens from Space" by David Osborne, "The Man with Three Eyes" by E. L. Arch, and "Conquest of Earth" by Manly.

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.

We've all been to haunted house attractions on Halloween that have people made up to be scary-looking to scare us even though it is all fake, and we know it, but we don't care; we just want to be scared. Meet Henry Adams. He loves going to haunted attractions, but was getting bored and not scared anymore, so he decided he was going to make his own Haunted attraction that would be to die for - literally. Henry wanted to be the envy of all Halloween attractions, and he was going to do it in a deadly way.

A kindergarten teacher has show and tell day earlier on in the school year. It goes down the alphabet, so the first day (today) is "A". A boy brings in an empty box, saying that he brought an "alien" to school.

One winter night, as the snows fall outside their home, and a boy cannot sleep, his father tells him the story of a saint. A martyr. She is well known to all Christians in the land. Her, and her infant child. She is credited with stopping the reign of the pagan king.

Doctors have been traveling back in time to vaccinate populations against viruses. But nothing has been changing in the present. One man is about to find out why....

This a handpicked collection of some of the greatest Christian stories ever written. When we speak of these works as Christian stories, we mean that each story has a powerful Christian message based on Jesus' teachings. Three of the stories are from Jesus himself. Others were written by devout believers like Henry Van Dyke and Johanna Spyri. Yet, one of the authors, Mark Twain, was not a Christian himself, but his story reveals profound insights into the teachings of Christ.

Fuel Your Faith. Live in Victory. Every Single Day... “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” – Romans 10:17 Are you ready to walk in power, purpose, and victory every day of your life? Faith Daily Devotional is your daily guide to activating unstoppable faith through the Word of God. This transformational devotional is designed to help you meditate on Scripture, renew your mind, and unlock God’s promises for every area of your life—spiritual, emotional, financial, and beyond. Just as Psalm 1:2-3 describes the blessed man who delights in God’s Word and ...