Short Days

Follow a core group of characters known as the Trailblazers as they use alien technology and knowledge discovered in Antarctic ruins to obtain limited immortality and lead Humanity out into the galaxy, encountering, befriending, and fighting hundreds of alien races, all the while desperately trying to prepare Earth for the unbeatable threat at the core of the Milky Way that is destined to return and reclaim their lost colony...and their former Human slaves.

Does your child struggle with confidence on the field? Do they get frustrated after a tough game or feel pressured to perform? Faith on the Field is a 30-day devotional designed to help young soccer players ages 5-10 develop resilience, sportsmanship, and a strong faith that carries them through both victories and challenges. Each daily devotion includes: An engaging scripture-based lesson to connect faith with soccer and everyday life. Encouraging stories and real-life examples to help kids overcome fear, self-doubt, and frustration.

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.

Ancient, modern and global stories that encapsulate profound wisdom on skillful living. Humor, insight and suspense for all genders, ages and cultures to enjoy.

Look, my life was a living hell long before I died on Frost Mountain. The plane crash? Just another regular day. I guess it’s what happens when you get cursed by a witch. Too bad I can’t stay dead—at least I wouldn’t be stuck on this magical mountain. And I wouldn’t have met him. But this sexy shifter found my corpse. He brought me to Dragon’s Den. Big mistake. It’s almost Valentine’s Day, but there’s no love in this town. There’s a murderous dragon on the loose… And if he isn’t stopped, a dark history will repeat itself. My savior will stop at nothing to protect his...

This outstanding collection of short stories features some of the best of Tor.com original fiction, in audio for the first time. Written for and originally published exclusively on Tor.com, this audiobook includes Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated short stories, brand-new fiction from best-selling authors, and tales that feature characters and worlds that listeners already know and love. In this unique story collection, listeners will enjoy fiction from Sylvia Day, John Scalzi, Brandon Sanderson, and many others.

40 Terribly Unique Days Here is a collection of memorable, unique days, April Fool Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and many more special days we cheerfully celebrate each year. Each is marked in our particular way, filled with the extraordinary people that share our lives. I’m sure you will enjoy reading each story. Stories include: Blame It on the Groundhog I’m Not April’s Fool Honor A Veteran Election Day Disaster Memorial Day Madness Cinco de Mayo Labor Day Danger Zone And more…. Excerpt: An EMT checked out my ribs and decided they probably weren’t broken. I sat in the back door ...

Rajiv has everything that a person of his age could ever dream of. However, the arrival of a special someone has completely changed his life. The question arises: Is this special someone truly good for him? When Anaya chooses a different path in life, she faces a struggle for which she was not prepared. While attempting to lead a normal life, the unexpected arrival of an old friend has created a storm in her life. Will she be able to overcome it, or could she find herself entirely lost in its turbulence?

The Love of a Mother and Father is a selection of poetic jewels focusing on several days of the year which we cherish namely Mother's day, Father's day, wife & husband Valentine's Day, and Wedding Anniversaries. The uplifting and positive poems holds true in relation to those we love. The poems are nice to read for enjoyment and to share with others at appropriate times.

I thought this would be the best holiday ever. A trip with my friends, to a flashy resort run by lion shifters. Powerful clans in charge of running the place, drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. It’s a holiday tradition to do something like this with my friends on Valentine’s Day. However, the last thing I expected was the man I’d meet there. Morgan, with his piercing blue eyes, and a smile to die for. A lion, rescuing me from the snow. A shifter that I’m trapped with in the middle of a blizzard. Anything could happen here. Anything at all… Author's Note: This is ...

May 8th Magic: A Day of Donkeys, Desserts, and Doing Good Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this delightful children's adventure story perfect for elementary classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and early readers ages 6-9! In the latest installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover that May 8th holds not just one, but FIVE special celebrations! Young readers will be captivated as they: Visit a donkey sanctuary and learn about the important role these gentle animals play around the world Discover the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross through ...

Actress and geek goddess Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural) narrates R.A. Salvatore's first published short story. Bruenor, who had seemingly met his demise at the end of Streams of Silver, appears here as a young, beardless dwarf on a quest for revenge.

Three fan-favorite Jill Shalvis novellas are together for the first time in this holiday anthology.

Things don't always go as you plan them to, and that's frustrating to someone like Shepherd Malone. Pegasus Quincy's old partner had intended to spend Christmas alone like he always did. That's before the snow arrived. And a strange beast. And an unexpected relative. Join Shepherd in this heart-warming Christmas short story as he learns to ride with the punches and accept what the holidays REALLY have to offer!

Un escritor colombiano es testigo de una muerte que no le afecta, pero que lo marcará para siempre. Un cazador aficionado intenta conservar su matrimonio mientras se queda a dormir en casa de una desconocida. En el curso de una noche larga, el hijo de un célebre jinete verá cómo su vida cambia por culpa de un encuentro imprevisible.

School Days is a collection of stories that captures the splendour of our school days. Here Ruskin Bond has weaved together some of the most adventurous and engaging school stories written by master storytellers like Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Samuel Smiles, Anton Chekhov, Richmal Crompton and others.

Moonlight Valentine - (A short sweet novelette) Jennifer, a physical therapist, falls for the man in the wheelchair before she has any idea how dangerous his job is. Healing him is her role and in that she excels. Then he’s gone for months, in danger, and Jennifer is devastated. Will he break her heart?

Lillian Maxfield was not sorry to see the Christmas holidays go on their merry way until next year. In fact, she was feeling like 'Scrooge' herself these days! Everything that could go wrong seemed to be going wrong, which explained her short irritable disposition. It all started a week ago when her dear mother fell on the driveway, breaking her leg in several places. Her mother was a single parent, and together, she and her mother worked hard to keep their little household going. Now that the holidays were over, Lillian had been laid off from her Christmas job, and her job working at the ...

A man looking for romance on the adult affair website Ashley Madison thinks a woman fleeing a sexless marriage may be creating what she’s attempting to escape from, as she works to transform him.

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.