Short Days

Earn the Extra Money You Need Without Getting a part-time job or Learning a New Skill UPDATED in June 2016! Have you been looking for ways to make extra money? Maybe you want to help with the finances, but need a way to work from home because of the kids, and you would like something that still allows you to be mom or dad while you help. My name is Josh Slone and I wrote this book to help people like you achieve more flexibility in their life by creating a Freelance Writing Business on the Side. This can be accomplished by just about anyone, and you don't need a degree. A basic knowledge of...

Brenda Murphy is in her senior year of high school in beautiful sunny California...and suddenly learns the horrible news that her father has been transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah in the middle of the winter. Not only are there no gorgeous sandy beaches there, but it feels like the Arctic Circle in Utah with its freezing temperatures and snow falling constantly! She is clueless about how to ski and has never made a snowman in her life! If she has to go through one more change, she is sure she will scream! As she walks to the bus stop on her first day of school, she's positive she's moved ...

Short Shorts 6 is the latest collection of shorter short stories. This grouping shares a common theme of losing bets or losing at stripping and drinking games. Like the previous edition, which was solely focused on embarrassing situations, this one will include that aspect as well. I keep saying this is likely the last compilation in the Short Shorts series, but the allure of penning very short stories always returns. Will this be the last one? No idea. These nine stories were written solely for this project, the plotlines coming from various sections of my ideas file. A woman makes a bet ...

NOVIO POR TREINTA DÍAS: Nunca debería haber aceptado ese acuerdo… Hace treinta días, mi jefe —un tiburón de Wall Street— acudió a mí con una oferta que no pude rechazar: poner mi firma en una línea de puntos y fingir ser su prometida durante un mes. Si accedía, podía rescindir mi contrato laboral con una indemnización por despido «extremadamente generosa». Las normas eran muy sencillas: prohibido besarse y tener sexo.

Few writers have so brilliantly and poignantly conjured the desperation and absurdity of ordinary life as Charles Bukowski. Resonant with his powerful, perceptive voice, his visceral, hilarious, and transcendent poetry speaks to us as forcefully today as when it was written. Encompassing a wide range of subjects—from love to death and sex to writing—Bukowski’s unvarnished and self-deprecating verse illuminates the deepest and most enduring concerns of the human condition while remaining sharply aware of the day to day.

There's a fine line between lust and love. Aidan: I had the best Christmas last year. No family drama, just me, French wine, and the curvy blonde I met in a bar. Bliss. No names, no phone numbers, no presents, no strings attached. It was her idea. I swear. What's a guy not to like? I bet you think I hit the jackpot! I didn't. Because six weeks later I only think about her and haven't looked at another woman since. I believe I'll never see her again until I meet her at the airport on Valentine's Day. She runs away from me. Again. She can run all she wants, but I'm determined to find her and ...

A collection of short stories about finding...and renewing...love on Valentine's Day.

Greatest Sports Stories Ever Told: Over 100 Short Stories of Larger-Than-Life Sports Heroes – a spellbinding anthology that invites you to embark on an exhilarating odyssey through the rich tapestry of modern sports history. Prepare to be captivated by over 100 short stories that celebrate the indomitable spirit of sports heroes who have left an indelible mark on the world of athletics. Within these pages lies a carefully curated selection of narratives that encapsulate the essence of the sports world's most iconic moments. From triumphant underdogs toppling towering adversaries to ...

Two strangers meet in a bar on St. Patrick's Day. What begins as animosity quickly becomes comradery before it turns into love. Kiss the blarney stone, smell the clover and dive into that pot of gold on one sexy St. Patrick's Day. [Instalove, Enemies to Lovers] Green beer is sold separately

Sometimes I like the feeling of being in danger. Although Blue Falls is my vacation and my escape from reality, I’m drawn to the dangers that lurk there. It is a SMALL TOWN with a LARGE werewolf population. I know I should be cautious visiting certain parts of town…but my curiosity has led me to Artur. A werewolf protecting the trail. A single alpha wolf with a heart of gold. We hit it off almost immediately. There’s something about him, and he sees something in me. Just as well it’s close to Valentine’s Day. Perhaps we can be each other’s dates, and see where the day takes us. ...

Emilia The Valentine’s Festival was supposed to be my fresh start. Instead, I find myself caught in a snowstorm of danger and desire. When my booth collapses and a rogue shifter threatens my life, Dax—a gruff, brooding bear shifter—saves me. His protective nature stirs something deep within me, but his icy walls and the darkness chasing us make me wonder: can I trust him with my heart when I barely understand the magic that ties us together? Dax I’ve spent years avoiding the chaos of fated mates, burying myself in duty and solitude. But when I save Emilia, a human with a quiet ...

From its launch in 1920 until its demise in 1951, the magazine Black Mask published pulp crime fiction. The first hard-boiled detective stories appeared on its pages. Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and John D. MacDonald got their start in Black Mask. The urban crime stories that appeared in Black Mask helped to shape American culture. Modern computer games, films, and television are rooted in the fiction popularized by “the seminal and venerated mystery pulp magazine” ( Booklist).

500 powerful prayers for uncommon breakthrough, is a very powerful workbook to overcome all kinds of challenges and hindrances. There are some key prayers in this book that you must not miss to pray if you really want to have instant breakthrough. The book is a complete guide on how to overcome all kinds of life challenges that has been holding you bound in a particular position. Powerful prayers against spiritual attacks, prayers for financial breakthrough and how to pray in accordance with the will of God. The book also focus much on prayers to destroy evil curses, bad family background, ...

To be honest, it just wasn’t my lucky day. It started with the plane crash. And then I got shot in my leg. Guess what? It gets even worse. I’ve crash-landed on a magical mountain, and there’s no way off. The mountain man who shot me isn’t even human. He’s a polar bear shifter, and he hates my kind. He’d have let me die…if I hadn’t begged him to save me. Now I’m stuck in his cabin until Valentine’s Day—I mean, until my injury heals. I hate him with everything I’ve got, But this sizzling shifter’s not the lonely hermit I made him out to be. He’s got a son…and ...

What’s the best lie you’ve ever told? I lied to my mother to stop the endless questions about finding “the one.” It worked—until she asked me to bring my imaginary boyfriend to my parents' 25th wedding anniversary party. On Valentine’s Day. Ugh, right? But here's where it gets interesting. My little white lie led me straight to Cupid’s Kiss dating service... and back into the arms of Johnny Brooks, the sexy owner who just happens to be my high school crush. Johnny was more than willing to help me out with my little predicament, but there’s a catch: he’s not just offering a...

When Rip Van Winkle disappeared in that old colonial tale, was his over-worked wife suspected of murder? What about Cinderella—did she get on in the castle like everyone said, or was that fairy tale just fiction? These questions and more in the mystery of faulty expectations and quirky twists. Stories include: EVER AFTER: When the fairy tale ended long before intended, Cinderella wasn’t the only one without a happily-ever-after. ALL THE LUCK: Things went from good to perfect when she won a honeymoon trip with a raffle ticket . . . except for what happened next—is she suspect, or ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most magical nature adventure yet! When Maya discovers four mysterious bottles in her grandmother's attic—each containing water from Earth's most precious places—the three friends are transported to an enchanting world where nature itself needs their help. Perfect for young readers aged 6-9, this captivating children's fantasy adventure combines environmental education with magical storytelling. ✨ What Makes This Book Special: • Educational Adventure: Children learn about water conservation, soil health, clean air, and forest protection through ...

An all-new collection of eight "Vampire for Hire" short stories featuring everyone's favorite vampire detective, Samantha Moon! It’s all inside, including: Vampire Requiem - Samantha Moon gets up close and personal with her dead ex-husband’s mistress, Nancy, who might be a woman who knows too much. Moon Love - Sam and Kingsley Fulcrum set their sights on a romantic weekend getaway to Big Bear, California, only to find themselves on the hunt for a runaway boy. Moon Musings - Sam is back and... blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and ...

It's not just how much time you have with your kids, but how you spend that time that matters in the life and legacy of a family. No Regrets Parenting focuses on the simple truth that the long days of busy parenting race quickly by and, looking back someday, the years with kids will feel far too short. Written by renowned pediatrician, celebrated author, and distinguished parenting expert, Dr. Harley Rotbart, No Regrets Parenting, Updated and Expanded Edition helps parents readjust their perspectives and priorities.

Alice Haddison hunts monsters. The kind that get up after she shoots them. It's not a great hobby, but it's the one she's got. She's good at it because she's had so much practice. They always seem to come to where she is. She can put them down so hard they stop getting up. The local police are not happy with Alice and her hobby, they arrest her a lot. But Alice has friends in high places, they want her out there and attracting monsters for them. It makes for a crowded schedule. Follow Alice on her busy day of monster hunting!