Short Family

Cheer on as karma delivers justice to entitled JERKS! It's a sad truth that some people think they deserve special treatment because of their job, appearance or social status. Or just because it's Tuesday. These self-centered jerks act as if the world revolves around them, while pushing down anyone who stands in their way. Demanding sacrifices and obedience from their friends, co-workers and even complete strangers. But what happens when karma catches up to these self proclaimed elites, and delivers them a hefty dose of justice? Deliciously satisfying and humorous results. And the odd ...

Never Underestimate a Jack Russell’s Ability to Survive. Through this captivating story, A Terrier Kind of Family author Miranda Rose Barker takes us on a heartwarming journey alongside Jackie, a petite brunette who was typically the source of cheer in any group; Nathan, a flight instructor who abandoned New York in search for a quieter and happier place; and Chase, an energetic Jack Russell terrier. “For thirty minutes every Saturday morning, Chase would spend it on the road with Wilfred Ringbaum, making their way to his cabin in the woods. And then, for two glorious days, he would ...

These interrelated stories are arranged in two sections, one devoted to virtues ("Bravery", "Loyalty", "Chastity", "Charity", and "Forbearance") and the other to vices ("Lust", "Sloth", "Avarice", "Gluttony", and "Vanity"). They are cast with characters who appear and reappear throughout the collection, their actions equally divided between the praiseworthy and the loathsome.

Winter’s over and warm summer breezes have taken over the sweet small town of Birch Springs, Montana. And love is definitely in the air. Fall hard for these hunky heroes as each one tries to win the woman of their dreams. Included in this collection: Sofia’s Summer Brooklyn’s Summer Anna’s Summer Harper’s Summer Robyn’s Summer These stories will pull at your heartstrings with some of your favorite tropes. Single dads, second chances, friends to lovers, brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers, and more. Pull for the heroine’s trying to save her family business and pray that ...

"Dizzy & Gillespie" unfolds as an emotionally rich mystery, intertwining the lives of a devoted daughter and her aging mother. Within their once-grand, now-fading New York City apartment, they face the relentless challenges of poverty, the encroaching tides of gentrification, and the relentless passage of time. Their bond, tested by life's struggles and their community's transformation, finds a glimmer of hope with the arrival of two rescue kittens, Dizzy and Gillespie. However, the actions of a new neighbor soon set off a chain of events that will alter their lives forever. This story ...

This short story- 3,000 words is set in Derry 1956 and the trauma a young girl and her brother go through with an alcoholic father. The story would appeal to Irish and irish Americans.

Take advantage of this incredible story from Bestselling Christian Historical author Katie Wyatt!Venture into 1900s Texas, a realm of untamed passion and uncharted dreams. A trailblazing photographer, Violet Thornton captures life's fleeting moments and challenging norms. When the daring journalist, Will Merriweather, proposes an audacious idea – a mail-order bride who ignites love and creativity – their worlds collide in a tempest of longing. Their first meeting ignites a wildfire fueled by exchanged letters and stolen glances. Yet beneath the scorching sun lies a buried secret, a ...

In such acclaimed novels as The Photograph, Family Album, and How It All Began, Penelope Lively has captivated readers and listeners with her singular blend of wisdom, elegance, and humor. Now, in her first story collection in decades, Lively takes up themes of history, family, and relationships across varied and vividly rendered settings.

This is the story of the O'Neill family from Lawrence, Kansas. Jim, a 45 year- old man with two children; Jay, 13 and Adrianna 11. The kids are out of school for summer vacation. They are setting out by car to find the ancestral home of Jim's grandfather, who lived in Sterling, Illinois. A diary which was found in Jim's grandfather's house in Lawrence, revealed that there was a treasure to be found on the property of the Sterling homestead. The treasure can be found by solving riddles and clues. Jim's wife died in a terrible car crash a year and a half ago. One month before the accident, ...

She’s craving a place to call home. He’s haunted by a past he can’t escape. Can a mischievous dog and Halloween magic help them find their happily ever after? Avery I never stay in one place for too long. As a costume designer, spending a few months in a town that worships Halloween seems like a natural choice. Life on the road is an adventure, but lately, it’s been getting a little stale. When a mysterious invitation to a costume party at a haunted mansion leads to a spooky encounter, a handsome masked crusader saves the day. He’s no tricks and all treats. But does loving him ...

Sean Ferro is my addiction. I can't tell him no, no matter what he asks for, and I know there are so many dark questions behind those blue eyes, so many things he wants me to do with him. When I watch him go down on one knee, with his sexy body covered in sand, and hold up a glittering ring, I can barely stand. It looks like he's going to propose, and I know exactly what I'm going to say.

He's the one man I've always counted on and now I want more than I should. I want him. I can't resist his hard body, his dark skin, the way he looks at me and makes me feel like a real woman. Tonight, I will have him. Warning: This is a taboo interracial erotic romance. There is lots of hardcore action. All characters are adults and not blood related. Adult readers only.

With their wedding less than a week away, Jeremy and Tiffy discover they’re not on the same page when it comes to raising their son and dealing with the challenges that come their way. In true Friessen fashion, when Jeremy tries to establish ground rules, he soon learns that Tiffy isn’t the kind of woman anyone can tell what to do, and his strong personality could have her calling off the wedding and walking the other way.

Taz Hazard's only concern is looking out for himself, and he has no intention of changing his ways until he finds sexy-as-sin Bianca at the most notorious mansion in Ft. Worth. Now he's tangled up in a missing person case tied into a powerful new drug about to flood the streets if they can't find a way to stop it before it's too late. Taking on a drug cartel isn't safe, but when passion ignites between them, Taz and Bianca discover their hearts aren't bulletproof either.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of storytelling with this latest collection of imaginative tales! From daring adventures to heartwarming lessons, these captivating stories will ignite the imaginations of young readers and inspire a love for the written word. Written by T.P. Heath, a seasoned screenwriter and author with a knack for crafting thrilling narratives, this anthology is the culmination of creativity and learning from an after-school storytelling club. Each story invites readers on a journey of discovery, blending entertainment with valuable lessons in a seamless and ...

For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents...until killers target her clan sisters. In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie bemoans her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house, even if it's the perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor’s service.

Ruth Raber, an elderly Old Order Amish woman, has led a lonely life. She never married, never sang with a boy at one of her community's gatherings, and ruined the only relationship she could've had. And worst of all, she doesn't understand why any of that happened. Or does she? Every year around Christmas, a series of memories haunt her, and this Christmas is no different. When the nearby townspeople and the Amish and Mennonites in the area gather at Christmas Eve and invite Ruth, not only will she be challenged by her memories, she'll be challenged by a lesson from her mother, now passed ...

A collection of short stories based upon some of the characters from the author's first book, An Unlikely Source. Quaint, down-to-earth and some quirky - these people will grow on you. They represent a simpler life in a small town called Gretchen Falls. Allow yourself to temporarily escape the hectic world that we live in by transporting to a town that is refreshing and its people, charming. If you enjoy this story, consider reading "An Unlikely Source" and "Back To Gretchen Falls". Those are the first and third books in the series.

From the acclaimed author of Ninety-Two in the Shade and Cloudbursts—the stories of Gallatin Canyon are rich in the wit, compassion, and matchless language for which Thomas McGuane is celebrated. Set mostly in famed Big Sky Country, McGuane brings us an "astonishing" (The New York Times Book Review) collection in which place exerts the power of destiny.

Vanessa Reed had been at odds for years with Evelyn Underwood. Despite the woman's affair with her husband, Vanessa had moved on and forgiven Justice Reed. She's even accepted Jax Reed, the son born of the affair as if he were one of her own children. As Vanessa prepares to bring her family together for the holidays, she contemplates one of her greatest tests of faith and the consequences.