Short For Teens

Two brides, a teacher, and an imposter. If anyone can sort out the truth, shouldn’t an experienced sheriff be the man for the job? His true bride is quickly losing confidence. "Typical man, so easily bamboozled by a dimpled smile, flash of an ankle, and twisting skirt. It will serve him right if he marries the wrong woman."

The job was worth two million credits, but Captain Drake could care less about the money. Marachari Five and the terraforming station that was under attack had a much more personal connection. His parents were in charge of the facility. Now it was a race through space to see if he could make it there in time to save them. Would he be able to do the impossible, again?

"When trust shatters, can your heart handle the truth—or will it destroy you first?" A Westbrook High Series Short Book #6 Amber has always craved the kind of love that sees her—really sees her—but every time, it slips through her fingers. Now, she finds herself caught between two suitors, but her heart is already lost to someone unexpected… someone who isn’t Quincy or Roman. The choice should be easy, but love rarely is. Meanwhile, Cam’s world is flipped upside down when a shocking secret detonates right in his face. His mind is set on leaving Monicha behind for good, but she ...

Deidra Manning thought she was on her way to meet her mail order groom in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He advised her his father would pick her up due to his recent injury. Everything was going perfect until his father breaks the news that Beau has no idea she's coming, and it was all his father's idea for her to come in the hope that she can get Beau out of his depression. Her dream to one day live on a ranch and marry a handsome cowboy has quickly turned into a nightmare! Will Deidra be able to rope in her ideal cowboy and tie the knot, or will she end up getting her feelings trampled? Don't miss ...

Thirteen of the most accomplished YA authors deliver a label-defying anthology that includes 10 short stories, a graphic novel, and a one-act play about topics like gentrification, acceptance, untimely death, coming out, and poverty, and ranging in genre from contemporary realistic fiction to adventure and romance. This collection will inspire you to break conventions, bend the rules, and color outside the lines.

Hazel Mottson owns a small boutique in Hanksville, Utah which is a very small town. She is busy decorating her store for the fall and Halloween season when her employee, Liz, rushes into work with the shocking news that Kim Arnold, Hazel's former boyfriend has placed an ad for a mail order bride for Halloween! It wouldn't have been so bad if Hazel still didn't love him! After thinking about his plans, she decides to come up with a few plans of her own. Two an play this game! Maybe she'll advertise for a mail order groom...see how he likes it! It would serve him right! As you can see, the ...

A collection of twenty horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: SOMETHING IN THE SKY: Strange things happen to two college students on Lovers Lane after a meteor cuts a path through a nearby cemetery. THE TOASTER: The City of Baltimore appropriates funds to move Edgar Allen Poe's grave site to a new mausoleum. LORD OF DARKNESS: Fred finds a large box on his doorstep with a horrific looking ebony statue inside that terrifies him. He abhors scary things and takes it to the city dump for disposal. THE METEOR: Newt is ...

Collected here for the first time are all of the tales from the land of Tortall, featuring both previously unknown characters as well as old friends. Filling some gaps of time and interest, these stories, some of which have been published before, will lead Tammy's fans, and new readers into one of the most intricately constructed worlds of modern fantasy.

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 fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So listen on, for after all, magic has no borders.

Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in January of 1848 and the news began spreading like wildfire in California! Martha was 47 years old and ran the orphanage in Sacramento, California. She was confident that she was clever enough to come up with a way of introducing her girls to some of the lonely men, and for a small fee, she would match them according to their age and common interests. Afterall, didn't she deserve to get rich quick too? Claudine Milner recently turned 17 and had grown into a lovely young woman. She becomes suspicious of Martha's motives when suddenly she wants to know ...

MaryEllen is slowly recovering from her humiliating experience at the Valentine's Day dance when her dress tore apart and slid down her legs. A month has passed, and spring has arrived in Sacramento. Easter is around the corner and MaryEllen is finally feeling like herself once again. She had just finished her Saturday chores and was ready to settle on the sofa with a book when there was a knock on the door. She smoothed her hair and walked happily to see who it was. When she opened the door, she gasped when she saw the one person, she hoped she wouldn't ever have to see again. There, stood...

You’d be amazed at what a devoted husband will do to make sure all his wife’s needs are satisfied! THREE scorching hot first-time-gay cuckold romance stories about some dutiful husbands who are ready to get pounded while their naughty wives watch! Included in this boxed set: POUNDED by Her Doctors - My Wife's Therapy BAREBACKED While She Watches - My First Time! BAREBACKED at Her Request - My Wife's Dirty Fantasy This smoking hot gay cuckold romance bundle is bound to satisfy all your dirty husband sharing fantasies! 18+ ONLY! Satisfy your fantasy and get this raunchy collection of ...

Four clean and wholesome romance short stories. These are quick little reads for when you need a pick-me-up. I'll Marry You Life's a relentless battle, balancing a single daddy for two and leading firefighters until she moves next door. Coming home after a long day, I find food on the table and the kids in bed. But I don’t know she's the little girl who once promised, 'I’ll marry you,' in my arms when I saved her from a fire. My Next-Door Neighbor As a distressed single mom pleads for the landlord's mercy, her next-door 'bad boy' saves her from eviction, revealing his good heart. Later,...

Thirsty for fresh blood? Sink your teeth into vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. In this delicious new collection edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, you’ll find stories about the lurking vampires of social media, the rebellious vampires hungry for more than just blood, the eager vampires coming out - and going out for their first kill - and other bold, breathtaking, dangerous, dreamy, eerie, iconic, powerful creatures of the night.

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 ...

From the stars they came to study us. Instead, they discovered what it truly means to be human. When five advanced alien scientists crash-land on Earth, their mission of passive observation becomes a desperate year-long struggle to understand humanity's true nature. Disguised as humans and embedded in key positions across society—a political consultant, an environmental researcher, a university professor, a military contractor, and a hospital doctor—they discover that Earth's inhabitants are far more complex than their data suggested. Led by Captain Zara, the youngest commander in her ...

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: JACK IN THE BOX: Harold fixes up old houses and sells them for a nice profit. That is, until he bought the dreaded house on Elm Street. THE SECOND VIRGIN BIRTH: At midnight on Christmas Eve, a nun rescues a baby left on the chapel steps in the freezing cold. GRANDPA: The zombie apocalypse has begun and Grandpa is near death in the next room. TATTOO: Bad things start to happen after Marla picks a ferocious black panther for the free tattoo she won. THE JACK THE ...

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 ...

Immerse yourself in a world of grand, English estates, glamorous balls with nobility, handsome gentlemen, and elegant ladies as you escape into these short tales of romantic, wholesome love. Take an emotional ride in 90 minutes or less. With Novels by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author in 90 - Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads Eliza Heaton. Forbidden Earl Dance with the Duke’s son Secret of the Duke’s Letter Rescued by the Duke of Brighton Lady Matilda Readers who have enjoyed the inspirational, clean, and heartfelt stories of authors like Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Charles ...