Short Stories Humor

Discover the lost Seuss! These rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories were published in magazines in the early 1950s and are finally available in audiobook form.

Six short works in the neighborhood of 1000 words. One has some adult content. Sahara The Lesson The Deflowerment of Amelia Bogusaki The Curious Disappearance of Spaceman Doug Yet Another Rendition

Animals behaving badly. A ghostly hand on the staircase of an old theater. Skunks where no skunks should be. Insider information from the author herself about the strange, absurd, and occasionally even glamorous world of belly dance! In this collection of short stories, there are also more than a few appearances by Ginger and Susan, the main characters in the series The Belly Dance Mysteries. While they’re not stumbling over bodies this time, they do manage to get into quite a few ridiculous situations! This hodgepodge collection has a little something for everyone, so if you need a laugh...

Readers embark on an enlightening journey through the vast cosmos of Space-Opera storytelling in "How to Write a Short Space-Opera Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Compact Cosmic Epics." This comprehensive guidebook demystifies the process of writing riveting interstellar narratives in compact form, making it an invaluable resource for both new and experienced writers. The book serves as a reliable navigational aid in your storytelling voyage, from understanding the genre's essence to devising thrilling plots, crafting relatable characters, constructing fascinating alien worlds, and...

The trials and tribulations of owning dogs: maniacal Mastiffs, dodgy Boerboels, flatulent pavement specials, leg-humping Ridgebacks, hapless Jack Russells, useless watchdogs and a shady German Shepherd fill the pages of this book. Enjoy cautionary tales of miscreant farm dogs (and cats) told with humour and pathos and a great love of man’s best friend.

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

Teach your child patience! * * * * * * * * * "You forgot the mail?" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. 子どもたちに辛抱について教えてくれる１冊！ 「郵便を忘れただと？」王様はカタツムリ君に...

Tracy's boyfriend ditches her on Halloween to go out drinking with his friends. Fine! If that's the way it's going to be, she'll just go to the Halloween all by herself and find her own Prince Charming! But who is she kidding, she's not the type of person to cheat, not even on a complete jerk like her boyfriend. Just before she leaves, however, she's approached by a mysterious beautiful girl dressed as a sexy demon... and she's got a very BIG treat to give to Tracy!

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road . . . unless you fail to make the turn." ~Anonymous Short and light, a few stories about things unexpected in life, but what's wrong with happy endings or new beginnings? A bit of history, a little mystery and some optimism too.

Steve La Farge had been a pastor in the local church for thirty-five years, until a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease thrust him out of the pulpit and onto the streets of Modesto, California driving for Uber. Join him as he discovers a new congregation of people from every walk of life – from prostitutes and refugees, to businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Ride along as the often hilarious situations play themselves out and the poignant life lessons flow out of his experiences.

Here you have found a book so foul, so repulsive, so horrifying...that you will undoubtedly find yourself running to the nearest bathroom in an effort to both relieve your bowels and scrub your hands clean of its putrid filth. They have finally released this humorous collection of terrifying tales, despite the bitter public outcry which demanded these pages never see the light of day...and perhaps for good reason.

Captain Quasar is out of time. Pursued by vengeful Goobalob toll collectors, savage Arachnoid bounty hunters, and formidable Amazonians, Captain Bartholomew Quasar must do whatever he can to keep the crew of the Effervescent Magnitude out of harm's way. All in a day's work - except time is not on his side. Torn from the present to relive his past, he vows to keep mistakes from occurring the second time around. But is he doomed to repeat history? Or can he erase his regrets?

The time is the early '80s. The characters go to the same schools and eat at the same restaurants. Their voices enfold us as seamlessly as those of DJs heard over a car radio. They have sex with the same boys and girls and buy from the same dealers. In short, they are connected in the only way people can be in that city.

Now in audio for the first time, Without Feathers is narrated by Woody Allen himself. Here they are: 16 of the funniest tales and ruminations ever recorded, by one of the great comic minds of our time. From "The Whore of Mensa", to "Fabulous Tales & Mythical Beasts", to "No Kaddish for Weinstein", old and new Allen fans will laugh themselves silly over these sparkling gems.

During the day when there is a break in the day’s labor or in the evenings when the sunlight is waning, stories are told from Texas porches. Although these are usually short stories, they can be long, and thus continued at the next porch sitting. They contain humor, sadness, suspense, mystery, philosophy, and instruction about the human condition and, in general, the journey of living. The storytellers find the rhythm of life for themselves, and the listeners hear valuable lessons and truth. Tales from the Texas Timberlands, Volume 1 celebrates this storytelling about East Texans with ...

California Dreaming: How Not to Become a Hollywood Screenwriter is the entertaining and often hilarious tale of one man’s cinematic obsession and his attempt to get a movie deal done in the place where dreams are made. James J. Caterino is the author of Fantastic Films, Cult TV Shows, and Perfect Pop Songs, To Meghan, The Geek Girl and the Quarterback, and Miami Noir 1987.

These wonderfully funny short stories feature a cast of outrageous characters, all plotting to save themselves from wedlock, poverty, or ignominy - with various degrees of success. This recording includes the following stories: "All's Well with Bingo", "Bingo and the Peke Crisis", "The Editor Regrets", "Sonny Boy", "Anselm Gets His Chance", "Romance at Droitgate Spa", "A Bit of Luck for Mabel", "Buttercup Day", and "Ukridge and the Old Stepper".

Camping Stories for Kids is a unique collection of entertaining, educative, and camping stories. Each short story stands alone and takes the listener on a brand new camping adventure. The stories are sure to help expand your kids’ vocabulary and teach them about integrity, honesty, love, and more.

In the first tale, we follow two workmen on an intriguing journey to Coney Island, where the heartsick and disgruntled Tobin has his palm read. Who knew that palmistry could be so unpredictable? Secondly, a tale of kidnapping gone awry. A little boy, self proclaimed "Red Chief", is taken from his home, and has so much fun he never wants to go back, much to the chagrin of the kidnappers.

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...