Short Days

Bizarre occultists try to use a legendary monster to enact their revenge and only a hard-drinking gunslinger can stop them! Its Hell on Wheels meets Jaws! Blessed by a holy man, hard-drinking gunslinger Porter Rockwell was promised that if he never cut his hair he would not be harmed by bullet nor blade . . . But what if monsters strike with tooth and claw? Or occult spiritualists send hexes his way? Well this time just might be Port’s last ride . . . Either way it’s gonna be a helluva fight! You don't want to miss this ride thru the old west. Filled with action, suspense and a good ...

This somewhat unpleasant tale, published as a novelette in the Smart Set in July 1920, relates a series of events that took place in the spring of the previous year. Each of the three events made a great impression upon F. Scott Fitzgerald. In life they were unrelated, except by the general hysteria of that spring which inaugurated the Age of Jazz, but in this story, he has tried to weave them into a pattern - a pattern which would give the effect of those months in New York as they appeared to at least one member of what was then the younger generation.

Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with "Mardi Gras Day: Tales of Magic and Celebration," a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to the heart of New Orleans' most enchanting festival. From the bustling streets of the French Quarter to the grand parades and lively celebrations, each story in this book is a journey of discovery, adventure, and joy. Join young protagonists like Coco, Benny, Lily, and Jazzy as they embark on whimsical adventures filled with mystery, music, and culinary delights.

You can’t fight love. Darcy knows he is falling for Elizabeth Bennet, but he doesn’t want to be connected to her ill-bred family, so he struggles to put her out of his mind. Until he receives an anonymous valentine. Caroline Bingley sent the valentine, but Darcy thinks it is from Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth thinks Mr. Darcy is an arrogant, disagreeable man, until he shows up on her doorstep, declaring his undying love for her. She is astonished. He is only half as obnoxious as he was before. What could have made the difference? A Valentine for Darcy is a Pride and Prejudice Variation ...

Anything for You is stimulating reading, both for experienced players and those just discovering the joy of tying up your lover or bending over for the one you love. These explicit stories of obsessive desire unlock the door to a world of obsessive desires, the passion that lies just beneath the skin.

It's the beginning of fall break in Atlanta, Georgia. The temperatures are still in the upper 80's and it's the last weekend for water parks to be open. My family decides to spend fall break at a water park called Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands. The intention was to have fun and just relax. I am not a thrill seeker but my wife and two girls are crazy for adrenaline. They convinced me to get on the waterslides at the park. I decided to be brave and ride this one particular unassuming waterslide. I've ridden the really tall waterslides at Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas. Why? Because ...

Lisa Johnson isn’t a fan of Valentine’s Day, until she is surprised with a bouquet of roses from a secret admirer. Once she finds out who he is, she falls head over heels for him in this holiday instalove steamy romance. This short BWWM interracial story is 3,000 words long and is for mature readers only!

Learn French with Short Stories is your passport to mastering French while enjoying the adventures of Clara. This book is not just a language guide; it's a gateway to experiencing the vibrancy of French culture and language through enthralling narratives.

By turns tender and punk-tough, Shine of the Ever is a literary mixtape of queer voices out of 1990s Portland. This collection of interconnected short stories explores what binds a community of queer and trans people as they negotiate love, screwing up, and learning to forgive themselves for being young and sometimes foolish.

Meet the FBI agent determined to save a virginal professor's life - and claim her...a sexy female fire inspector with a desire that burns like a blast furnace...and a Texas cop with a psychic gift that tells her exactly what some men want. Three never-before-published novellas that'll teach listeners the futility of resisting arrest.

Tresor Day dawns bright and beautiful. As the village gathers for its annual Well-Drop–sending children down into a well to find an elusive key–elderly Miss Cabe knows deep in her bones that a thing about this day simply is not right. A quick read, Tresor Day was inspired by a haunting image encased in a glass paperweight the author's grandfather gave to her. The photo is included in the book so that you, dear reader, will be haunted, too.

Nobody needs (or likes) a spanking more than Rachel Kramer Bussel. And, nobody can spot a good spanking story better than Rachel Kramer Bussel, who has achieved mastery of the genre. Ranging from naughty and nice to fabulously kinky, this set of superb spanking stories will please aficionados as well as readers new to the pleasures of paddle, crop or whip.

Dark Matter is an anthology of estranged tales that were written for the fans of all things weird and bizarre. Some of the stories are recounted rumors of a forgotten past, while others are fortunes told of a distant and horrific future. All of the legends within this collection share a single common element: madness.

When the “grownup virus” hits, kids who live in the same apartment building must cope with strange new rules and extended time at home with parents and siblings.

Pirates and kraken, boats and submarines, deadly sirens, mermaids, and the women who face them all. These are our heroes. High seas adventure, fantasy, and magic weave together in this sapphic anthology focusing on the joy of the unbounded oceans.

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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 fascinating mix of humourous Short Stories from the acclaimed writer Christopher J. F. Gibson.

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.

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 ...