Short Days

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.

The secret to earning a six-figure income without having to work your butt off When you think about living your dream life, what comes to mind? Does it include spending most of your waking hours in front of a computer, answering emails from your demanding boss and only living it up on weekends? Or does it consist of owning your own time, pursuing things you’re passionate about, and still earning more than enough to indulge in your favorite activities? Unless you’re certifiably insane, you definitely answered the latter. Who wouldn’t want to get away from the drudgery of employee life ...

From the writer who brought you "Punching Babies: a how-to guide" comes Pen the Sword! Most writers fall into one of two categories: Plotter or Pantser. So which type of writer are you? Plotters enjoy an order of logic and prefer writing their stories by the guiding maps of their outlines with every chapter detailed so they know the destination before their journey to a finished novel. Pantsers enjoy a chaos of emotions and prefer writing by the seat of their pants with every chapter a new discovery along their journey to a finished novel. Regardless which type of writer you are, this ...

Comprised of biblical references to direct readers, IN THE MORNING WHEN I RISE is a fresh offering of inspiration that will help you start your day with a new outlook. Each personal story, concluding prayer and supporting scripture encourages self-reflection and individual growth, as well as note pages for studying and review. Recommended as a daily guide, these 31 Days of Inspirational Readings are sure to serve as a permanent reminder of God’s goodness.

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

Alison Larkin Presents is delighted to publish these selected New York short stories by Edith Wharton, whose inside knowledge of New York's upper class is put to sparkling use here.

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.

From J.R. Rain, the #1 bestselling author of the Samantha Moon vampire mysteries, comes his latest collection of strange and wonderful tales, including: Skeleton Jim - Skeleton Jim is a successful private investigator in Seattle. He's also a walking, talking skeleton. Vampire vs. Bigfoot - The ultimate hunter just met his match. The Bull - Spider-Man, Superman and Batman have nothing on The Bull...a new kind of superhero. The Prophetic Heart - Adam has a problem: for the past few weeks his heart has been beating louder and louder... and he's about find out why. Zombie App - Tommy and Billy ...

The Hot Doctor and the Quiet Curvy Girl Lorelei: My name is Lorelei; I’m a painter from Connecticut. I’m in the middle of nowhere on a beautiful ski slope in Massachusetts, dragged by my sister, Kayla, on Valentine’s Day. I’m used to staying home and painting, and while it’s nice to look, I wasn’t looking for love. I’m doing a favor for my beloved sister, who’s never gone anywhere alone… Until an accident happens and I’m trapped with a hot doctor in a small ski lodge. He’s got beautiful, silvery hair—definitely too young for hair like that—and his eyes are so blue ...

The Clever Black Detective Club Book 2 Enchanted Forest Adventures: A Collection of Mystery Detective Short Stories for Kids Ages 8-12The Clever Black Detective Club transports to an enchanted forest filled with mysterious and magical creatures. In this second book of enchanting mystery short stories, kids ages 8-12 will follow the club as they solve 8 cases to find their way home. From deciphering ancient symbols, uncovering missing treasures, and stopping a phantom threat, this book will have kids on the edge of their seats as they follow the club’s journey. FEATURES Follow the ...

Celebrated nerd hero Wil Wheaton ( Star Trek: The Next Generation; The Big Bang Theory) brings R.A. Salvatore's only Forgotten Realms novella to audio. If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair is a story of the Bloodstone Lands that deals with a contested issue of the Forgotten Realms: the mortality of dragons.

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...

Fourteen outstanding authors. Fourteen worlds that never were. Throughout the human experience, historians have wondered, “What if?” What if Japan had been on the side of the U.S. in World War II? What if things had been just a little different in the Falklands? What if Russia had started World War Three?

Bons dias reúne crônicas narrativas do escritor Machado de Assis, considerado um dos autores mais importantes da literatura brasileira. Os textos, publicados entre 1888 e 1889, carregam um tom irônico e realista de uma época do Brasil em que a monarquia e a escravidão chegavam ao fim. As crônicas apresentam diversos personagens, entre eles, o próprio autor, que usa um pseudônimo de “Boas Noites”. Esta obra de Machado de Assis trata de variados assuntos no campo politico, cultural e social e aborda temas como os neologismos, a medicina popular e o espiritismo.

Short Stories of Christmas Times. Missing Mary and Christmas Eve by Jeanne Seibert Operation Christmas by Derek Day Black Baby Jesus in Drag by Devane Clarke The Fountain that Became a Light and Christmas in Forever by Raymond Walter Seibert Turtle Christmas by J E Warr Love With the Skin On by Devlon Goodman The Legend of the Pink Socks by Cindy Kluck-Nygren Christmas Poem by Todd Brady de Garcia My Favorite Christmas by Liz Colvin A Time of Giving by Lee Hardesty

Severely Troubling Days Everyone has heard of the saying, "Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed" well, this collection of stories is an excellent example of that fact. In this book, you have horrible experiences of physical abuse and sad stories of violent crimes. But in each tragedy, you will find some small hope or promise for tomorrow. Stories include: • Held Hostage • Used for Sin by a Church Boy • I Married a Terrorist • Snatched From The Front Yard • Stalked By A Cop • The Night My Life Ended • Battered And Beaten Down And more…. Excerpt: Deep in thought, I...

The end is only the beginning! These ten standalone short stories pick up after the happily-ever-afters in some of our most popular lesbian romances and mysteries. From bridal yoga in Australia and animal chaos in Scotland to cupcakes and confessions in New York, experience excitement, love, and laughter—from months to years after our couples first fell in love.

As far as mid-life adventures go, this one was a total bust. I thought trying to free everyone from Frost Mountain would give me a splitting headache. But it was me who got split. One spell gone wrong, and now there’s a part of me stuck in that cold, deadly dimension. And the other part? Back on Earth. It does sound like a relief…unless you’re a prime suspect in a federal case about a missing plane. Or snowed in inside a lonely cabin with a witch hunter. This steamy wolf shifter wants me dead more than anything… But the look in his eyes tells me he’s hungry for something else. ...

This is Volume 2 of my best-selling Title 7 Days In War Room: Prayers That Will Change Your Life Volum 1 This book will reveal to you the secret, the benefits of praising God, and how to worship God and bring down His presence, and what praises can do to your life. Do you want to bring down the presence of God? This book will teach you what David did and how he was always able to win God's heart. Do you still remember that God called David a man after my heart? Read 1 Samuel 13:14 One hundred sixty-five praises and thanksgiving that will command the promises of God upon your life and how ...

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.