Short Days

As Jasper journals his way in Volume II, his sleepy mountain village is ablaze with new stories as all the colorful characters take center stage facing new challenges. Jasper’s best friend Mooney Sullivan gets entangled in a political battle attempting to get a street named changed in his uncle’s name, while Julie’s Diner hires a new cook who enters a three-way love triangle which leads to a possible murder. Jasper encounters humor, romance, and sadness, as he deals with life in Eagle Cove and the people who live there. Jasper once again learns more about himself and the people who ...

This is one of the 13 short stories in the author's Echoes of the Mind's Eye collection (C) 2021. It has also appeared in otehr collections since 2011. This short story poses a novel theory as to the role of black holes in both the creation and destruction of an endless number of universes that coexist in an incomprehensibly complex multiverse. It is a cautionary tale about the arrogance of scientists who are the cosmic equivalent of amoebas attempting to discern the secrets of the universe by thoroughly examining within the limits of their perception the drop of pond scum they inhabit. It ...

The arc of one man’s life, through love and divorce, via crime and punishment, from Lincolnshire to a cookhouse on a Thai island, told in a diary kept for only one day every five years, Boxing Day. This story first appeared in the collection Mango and Sticky Rice and Other Stories.

She's not the biggest fan of Christmas–which is akin to a major sin in the little town of Snowflake Hollow. And with a name like Holly White, it's fitting that she owns the only B&B in town. The whole season is a huge deal, and the people coming to stay at the B&B are paying a premium to get the ultimate festive experience. She's trying to keep the guests busy, but Hank the Handyman just broke his leg trying to hang the lights. Now she has to figure out how to make the holiday festivities happen all by herself.

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

The April Fools' Clean Energy Challenge: A "What Shall We Do Today?" Adventure An Engaging Environmental Education Short Story for Children Ages 5-9 Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they embark on an exciting April Fools' Day adventure that combines playful fun with important environmental lessons about fossil fuels and clean energy alternatives. This delightful children's chapter book transforms complex climate concepts into accessible, entertaining learning experiences perfect for young readers. April 1st is not only April Fools Day, it is also Fossil Fuels Day: A day dedicated to raising ...

Addie Michaels anticipates a quiet Christmas with her friends. Her only worry is why Danny is suddenly so grumpy lately. But when a fifty year old case involving a missing boy lands on their desks, she's suddenly in a race against time to reunite a sister and brother before they miss their last chance to spend Christmas together. A Christmas novella with the Hidden gang.

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, understanding the right strategies can make the difference between significant gains and substantial losses. "Crypto Clash: Short-Term Trading vs. Long-Term Holding" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the dynamic landscape of digital assets, offering in-depth insights into the two primary investment approaches: short-term trading and long-term holding. This book is designed for both novice and seasoned investors, providing the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the volatile cryptocurrency market. It covers the essential basics ...

With a host of animal and human characters, some of whom will be familiar to listeners of the highly praised collection A Month of Bedtime Stories and some of whom are completely new, these humorous and imaginative tales feature space-faring puppies, Kung Fu Grasshoppers, time-traveling slugs, undersea bee explorers, Viking goats, boogie woogie monkeys, disco-dancing Romans, and tiddlywinking cockroaches, to name a few. Ideal for bedtime listening.

A collection of stories from the library of Chuck Dean.

What Shall We Do Today?: The Royal Quest Book Description Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most exciting adventure yet! In this delightful addition to the beloved children's series "What Shall We Do Today?", three curious friends embark on an unforgettable scavenger hunt that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, trying new things, and celebrating diversity. When Maya's college brother Jamal invites the friends to a special celebration at Willow Creek Park, they discover a day filled with wonder, learning, and royal fun! Donning sparkly tiaras and following mysterious clues, the ...

Can an individual make a living trading the Australian financial markets? Whilst other books have interviewed big name traders, I wanted this book to come from the perspective of traders who can provide a yardstick and help set achievable goals for new traders working from a home office. Having three Bloomberg terminals, (one for the bedroom, one for the bathroom and one for the yacht) might be exciting reading but it’s also pointless in helping you achieve your trading goals. Can a Mum or Dad trader, here in Australia, really be successful without being backed by a bank or having to ...

This is a story from the Bliss & Other Stories collection.

Whiskey makes her frisky. Everyone's favorite couple, Brooke and Elliot, head to the bar on St Patrick's Day to find her a plaything. Ugh, the life of a hotwife. When she takes the Irishman's 'kiss me I'm Irish' shirt too literally, Brooke finds herself simulating sex in the middle of a crowded bar. Until she's no longer simulating. Taking their encounter to a more private location, Brooke ends the night the way she likes it, covered in the march madness of two men who couldn't be more different than each other. Shamrock surprise! The Irishman: Naughty To Do List is a standalone hotwife ...

Alien Days is a multi-author anthology with thrilling tales of aliens, invasions, artificial intelligence, friendship, deceit, and extinction. A combination which makes this collection a must-listen for science fiction short story fans. This anthology features Nebula and Dragon award nominees, Amazon best-sellers and award winners alongside rising stars in the science fiction genre. Let the authors take you on adventures through dystopian worlds and far flung planets that will stretch your imagination.

Brianna hates Valentine's Day because every year her husband, Professor Landon Richards, seems to forget the special day. That all changes when Brianna receives a delivery of a dozen roses and a box of bespoke chocolates. She's loving how much her husband is spoiling her, and then she receives a different kind of delivery: the services of the incredibly gorgeous and scandalously young masseuse Ayla Saint. Ayla is Landon's student and assistant researcher, and she wants to test a theory: she believes that Brianna is a secretly submissive cuckquean, and she intends to test that theory by ...

"A Song For Sadye" offers new insights into the life of the bard, Sadye, who plays an important role in the second half of the DemonWars Saga. "The Education of Brother Thaddius" picks up the DemonWars story immediately following Immortalis, the last book of DemonWars, and opens to door for the next saga in the world of Corona.

'Revealer of Unseen Truth' the novel was life changing for an unknown author Rafi. He's declining authorship career was turned into the aspiring one with the emergence of that novel. But he began to face pressure from a secret society to unpublished his masterpiece. As the revealers of unseen truth, he and his companions lives gradually became same like the novel's characters lives.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

Cupid’s Day or Valentine’s Day is the day of love, marriage, hearts, flowers, and especially chocolates. In this massive collection of Valentine’s stories, you will discover women who love the day and women that decidedly hate the day. As you read this book, you will learn how different women spend their Cupid’s Day. Stories include: • Cupid’s Arrow • Cupid’s Clumsy Mix Up • My Darling Valentine • Candy Kisses • I Hate Valentine’s Day • The Anonymous Valentine • Stupid Cupid And more…. Excerpt: On Valentine’s Day this year, I’d laid my head on Barry’s ...