Short Days

"A Song For Sadye" is a tale of the DemonWars, and offers new insights into the life of the bard, Sadye.

A boy on the edge of adolescence fears his mother might be a robot; a psychotically depressed woman is entrusted with taking her niece and nephew trick-or-treating; a reluctant dad brings his baby to a debaucherous party; a teenage boy tries to prevent his mother from putting his estranged father’s dogs to sleep. Ranging from a youth arts camp to an aging punk band’s reunion tour, from a dystopian future where parents no longer exist to a ferociously independent bookstore, Last Day on Earth revolves around the endlessly complex, frequently surreal system that is family.

My name is Patty Green, and my favorite holiday is St. patty’s day, I know what you’re going to say, I only like it because it matches my name, and that’s true but there are other reasons too.

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 ...

After crossing paths with fire imps in Paris, Samantha Moon and the gang continue their whirlwind European tour... Next stop: Prague. Dealing with Anthony's mind-numbing "Czech" jokes is one thing...but dealing with magic-wielding vampires is something else entirely. It begins after a few peaceful days in Prague. The sites are awe-inspiring. But the sounds not so much. Especially the banging at night. And then the screaming. Sam and Allison investigate...and come across something they're not entirely prepared to see... A monster of epic proportions, controlled by a nefarious group of old ...

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.

This Valentine’s Day, romance is only one minor inconvenience away. Liam Thompson and Mia Anderson find themselves sharing a room in Wildwood Ridge due to a booking mix-up. Together, they explore the charming town and its annual Valentine's Day festival as their playful banter escalates into undeniable chemistry. Valentine’s With The Mountain Man is a steamy short read with cozy small town vibes.

A romantic getaway. A missing boy. A desperate search. A new Samantha Moon short story from bestselling Kindle author, J.R. Rain! Private investigator Samantha Moon has her hands full with a busy caseload, but her werewolf boyfriend, Kingsley, convinces her to take off with him for a kid-free, work-free Valentine’s weekend. As they head to a cabin in Big Bear, California, they see a small boy bolt into the forest and disappear. Does he live nearby? Wait—did he even have any shoes on? Worried sick, Sam immediately calls the local sheriff...only to discover the boy has been reported ...

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

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?

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 ...

Join the adventure through dystopian worlds, to outer planets and into a speculative future. Welcome to the Future Days Anthology. Seventeen authors imagine a future with thrilling tales, starships, unlikely heroes, and exotic aliens, all of which combine to make Future Days a must-listen sci-fi fantasy short story collection.

Falling for him wasn’t the plan—neither was her past coming back to haunt her. Tori Blake rebuilt her life after a toxic relationship, determined to stand on her own. She never expected Cole Valen—gorgeous, powerful, and relentless in his pursuit—to make her question everything. Cole doesn’t do love, but Tori is different. She’s fierce, independent, and hiding wounds he’s desperate to heal. When her dangerous ex resurfaces, Cole vows to protect her. But Tori isn’t sure she can let him. With passion and danger colliding, will their love survive the fight for her future?

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.

"The Longest Science-Fiction Story Ever Told" was first published in the October 1966 issue of Galaxy. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a grand master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Most people have endless negative chatter in their minds. And this is what blocks them from manifesting their true desires. What good is it if you spend an hour a day, say scripting, affirming, visualizing (or any LOA method), if the vast majority of the time you’re awake every day you’ve got negative self-talk going on inside you? You don’t manifest what you want. You manifest who you are and what you hold within you.

Here are only a few of the new friends you'll meet in LDS TEENS – Inspirational Short Stories for Teenage Latter-day Saints: ELISE sneaks behind her parents’ backs so she can enjoy a date with a famous tennis player at her family’s Hawaiian beach house, but then everything that could go wrong on her seaside date does! QUINT boards a cruise ship with his best friend’s family, but their ocean paradise becomes a nightmare until Quint’s true best Friend takes over the helm. COURTNEY feels like a loser, so she turns to junk food to feel better until a good friend helps her become a ...

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.

Continuing from his book, The Minibike Conspiracy, this is another collection of funny short stories. Fred Erick Shelton continues in his tradition of misunderstandings, miscommunications, and mishaps. Join the adventure with Fred as he camps out in Catman Swamp with his best friend, Kenny Haul. Ride along as he works with the zany Crumbwell family installing air conditioners in the most interesting places. Meet his editor Angina and her assistant Helga. And be there for the birth of his son while a crazy man runs through the hospital.

A widowed florist, her 10-year-old daughter, and the paramedic who delivered the girl a decade earlier.... Love's second chance on the beach! Paramedic Andrew Herrin delivered Gretchen Samuels's daughter on the side of the road when she and her husband couldn't make it to the hospital in time. When their paths cross again in small-town Hawthorn Harbor, she's a widow and the baby is 10-year-old Dixie. Dixie gets along great with Drew, and Gretchen finds herself falling in love with the man who's rescued her twice now.