Short For Teens

Experience is the best teacher. But if we can learn from others’ mistakes, all the better. The world is made more interesting because of the people who live in it. Coming across different beliefs, personalities, goals, and agendas all make for a richer, more profound life. Our differences will test us, break us apart, and even bring us closer together. Best of all, our differences can teach us that we can co-exist and that there is always room for improvement. After all, if we can learn a thing or two on how to act (or how NOT to act) from others, then why not? In “ Surprises From India...

Kendra Mitchell was enjoying her morning ride on her horse, Raven. She had grown up in Cedar City, Utah and had recently purchased her own home in the small town of Kanarraville, Utah. While growing up on her parent's farm, they had an annual tradition of growing pumpkins, which she planned to also carry on in Kanarraville. During the summer months she worked as a bus driver for the Utah Parks Company and drove buses through Bryce and Zion National Parks while entertaining her riders with captivating stories. She recently met a fellwo bus driver, Ned Kingsley, who thought he was pretty hot ...

Santa Claus called MaryEllen into his office for a nice chat. "I've thought carefully about your request and have kept a watchful eye on you all year. In my opinion, you are ready; however, before I grant you your wish, I wanted to ask if you are ready and still want to do this?" MaryEllen cleared her voice and positively replied, "Yes, Santa. As you know, I am 24 years old now, and I would like to get married. I see how happy you and Mrs. Claus are...and I want that for me too. I thoroughly enjoyed my last year's assignment when I had the opportunity to work at Macy's and was able to ...

Charlotte and Guy have returned to Bennington Park just in time for the annual hunt and ball hosted by her parents, Lord and Lady Radcliffe. Mr. Darcy, his wife Elizabeth Bennet and his sister Georgiana are traveling from Pemberley to attend. Also on the guest list is Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who wants her jilted daughter Anne to marry Charlotte’s eligible brother Hugh, the young heir to Bennington Park. But when George Wickham unexpectedly joins the party, his shared past with Georgiana causes Mr. Darcy to lose his legendary composure, resulting in a country house party its attendees ...

Second Chance Sweet Romance Short Story collection. Four clean and wholesome romance short stories. These are quick little reads for when you need a pick-me-up. Hiding in the Lines Kate to her neighbors, Ellie Wilson to her fans, and her exacting editor. She cherishes her hidden world behind closed curtains. A clash over the last book and a car mishap turn a charming stranger into an adversary. Yet fate weaves their paths together in unforeseen ways, revealing his long-held silent love for her from her words to her heart. Unchained Heart Lily, a teacher, discovers a faithful dog standing ...

Lilibelle Thompson was having the time of her life! She still couldn't believe her good fortune of inheriting 92 million dollars! She was 90 years old, and her biggest challenge was living long enough to do everything with the money that she wanted to. She still had the pleasant memories of Christmas of how she was able to help and surprise so many people. She was the one who was truly blessed to be able to do so many wonderful things and remain anonymous. Easter was just around the corner, and she was already making plans for the families and children she hoped to surprise and bless! It ...

In this book, the impact of wildfire, a wayward priest, or a mysterious disappearance ricochet across communities, threading through stories. Here, ordinary actions such as ice skating or going to church reveal hidden truths. One choice threatens a lifelong friendship. Siblings save each other. Rescue and second chances are possible, and so is revenge. On the surface, it seems that nothing ever happens in these towns. But Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock shows that underneath that surface, teenagers' lives blaze with fury, with secrets, and with love so strong it burns a path to the future.

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The creepers include: BLACK AS NIGHT: THE SEQUEL: Norman's two sons disappeared on Halloween; the same night, a masked rider carries a screaming woman in a burlap sack from the abandoned house next door. DISTURBING ELEMENTS: A chemistry prof has a phobia of seeking vengeance on any student who reminds him of the jocks who bullied him in college. CHARLEY REVISITED: Mandy's new book about an invisible playmate jeopardizes her marriage and her life. THE NECKLACE: Hazel inherits her grandma's ...

Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology is a collection of short stories set in Forthright's Amaranthine universe. Before the Emergence, the clans were nothing more than whispers and mysteries and legends and lore. But every so often - in out-of-the-way places or shockingly close to home - an unsuspecting person stumbled into a fateful encounter with someone who was decidedly other.

Petunia Higgins was a unique girl with her own ideas of what she wanted in a man. She grew up on a farm and had always dreamed of marrying a cowboy! She wouldn't even mind if he took her on a cattle drive or two. She would be more than happy to cook! She could always be seen wearing a pair of cowboy boots herself...and only wore a dress if absolutely necessary. Petunia read about a mail order bride auction in Laramie, Wyoming and bought herself a new pair of cowboy boots along with a wedding dress. She figured there may not be a better time for her to meet her future cowboy! Will Petunia ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories for readers who would enjoy a stroll through a graveyard after midnight. Hark! Don’t read this book if a deranged maniac has escaped from the local asylum. Otherwise, enjoy the horror.The creepers include: BLOOD OF THE UNBORN: Daniel's lifelong obsession is to have a son to carry his name and legacy. Then, one fateful night, something answered. THE IMMORTAL PLAGUE: Felix has poured his wealth into conquering death and achieving immortality. The first step is reanimating the dead. THE DEVIL'S RETIREMENT: Lucifer is becoming senile after all the years...

Clean SHORT STORY about innocently mischievous young teen girls curious about a quirky gal who doesn't try to fit in. "The other girls and I liked to sneak over and take photos of Wren, the girl who lived at the end of the road at the top of the hill, using our leader's pinhole camera. Anything involving Wren got our group of girls speculating. Some girls weren't even neighbors but spent the night with us to get a chance to stalk her. The photo shoots became legendary. Missing out on one of those could mean exclusion from the deepest levels of our secret society. Terry knew private things ...

Stories of the Black Belts is unfortunately only a partial story. It’s partial because I don’t have all of the thousands of Black Belts we have trained since 1995 in here and more importantly because it’s only a snapshot. It’s just one moment in time where each Black Belt – as a requirement to become a first degree (or second or third degree or higher) Black Belt needed to take a moment and write an essay about “What Karate Means To Me”. While many of these Black Belts are still training and I know their current story, in the last two and a half decades I would love to know ...

Ghosts and spirits invading a home is the most frequent request for help I receive as a spiritual healer. In this collection of 10 short stories, I describe the different entities I encountered and explore the many reasons why the incursion occurred. I also offer some suggestions on how to prevent spiritual invasions into your home.

Lizzie Colton and her mother move from Salt Lake City to Panguitch, Utah to live with her grandmother after her father passes away from cancer. On her first day of fifth grade, she is shocked when she discovers that due to the small community, her school class will consist of third to sixth graders. To make matters worse, the cutest boy in the class tells another boy that he would never marry a girl that has freckles! Lizzie is a strawberry-blonde with a face full of freckles! As the weeks go by, Kyle starts calling her the cootie ugly duckling! Lizzie is sure her life can't get worse. Her ...

Hildie and Ben Woodman were not able to have children; however, they found an abandoned little girl on their way into town five years ago who has brought so much happiness into their lives. Prior to this happening, Hester Newson enjoyed gossiping about Hildie's inability to have children and seemed to draw quite the crowd when sharing her bits of gossip. Ironically, the Woodman's little angel, Joy, is also the same age as Hester's daughter, Darla. The community soon discovers what an amazing voice Joy has, and she is chosen over Darla to do the solos in the school programs and church ...

Judith Douglas had slept through her alarm and was now rushing to get ready for work like a chicken with its head cut off. If there was one thing her boss, Sean Mortenson hated, was tardiness! It didn't matter how efficient, or how knowledgeable she was on the job, she better not be late! Sean Mortenson was in his early 40s and was quite set in his ways. He had worked hard to get where he was and didn't have time for the petty things in life. He had dated in his younger years but had found the games women played were too tiring for him and had pretty much decided to be a confirmed bachelor....

This is a collection of Hindi-language pieces written by Sanjay Vyas. It talks about the ordinary things and events of our day-to-day life. What makes this book different is the way it has been written. Instead of talking about things in and around the mundane world in the usual boring way, it tells the tales of these. Each piece magnifies the ordinary to such an extent that it makes it look surreal.

Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined - this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside?

Book 15 now begins the era of Joy's children and the exciting adventures they are experiencing as they grow up! Benny, who is now 15 years old, was daydreaming in school imagining what it would be like to escort MaryEllen Roberts to the upcoming Valentine's Day dance which will be held the second Saturday in February. She had to be the most beautiful girl he had ever laid eyes on with her long silky medium blonde hair that draped down to the middle of her back, to her gorgeous sapphire blue eyes. He finally gets up the courage to ask her to the dance and is interrupted by his annoying 11-...