Short Stories

Prepare to get spooked with Scary Short Stories, a collection of 20 quick, chilling tales that will keep you up at night. Perfect for teens and adults alike, these stories bring you a mix of supernatural thrills, eerie mysteries, and heart-pounding suspense. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, each story will leave you craving more terror.

Now, for the first time, Herron’s short fiction has been collected into one volume. In Dolphin Junction, devoted fans and future converts alike will find much to amuse, delight, and terrify them. Five stand-alone nerve-racking and thrilling crime fiction stories are complemented by four mystery stories featuring the Oxford wife-and-husband detective team of shrewd Zoë Boehm and hapless Joe Silvermann. The collection also includes a peek into the past of Jackson Lamb, irascible top agent at Slough House.

Mosley presents distinct characters as they struggle to move through the world in each of these stories - heroes who are awkward, nerdy, self-defeating, self-involved, and, on the whole, odd. He overturns the stereotypes that corral black male characters and paints a subtle, powerful portrait of each of these unique individuals.

New York Times best-selling author Rachel Caine has modern-day potions witches Holly and Andrew facing off against a firebrand politician who wears literally killer boots in a Texas-sized rodeo of trouble. Boot-loving Cadogan vampire Lindsey must team up with off-again, on-again vampire partner Luc when a woman from her past is targeted by supernaturals in New York Times best-selling author Chloe Neill's all-new adventure.

Relive the tale of Sleeping Beauty, a beautiful princess hidden away, a witch's curse, her fairy godmothers, a handsome prince, and the magic of true love's kiss, in this collection of classic tales from Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.

🌟 Magical Bedtime Stories: A Collection of Enchanting Tales for Children 🌟 Dive into a world of wonder with this captivating collection of magical bedtime stories that will transport your child to realms of imagination and possibility. Perfect for ages 4-8, these beautifully crafted tales combine gentle adventure with meaningful life lessons. Inside this enchanting book, you'll discover: The Brave Little Star - A heartwarming tale about a tiny star who learns that being different is what makes you special Lila and the Wishing Tree - An uplifting story about the magic of giving and ...

H.H. Munro (Saki) is one of the undisputed masters of the short story. In this complete compendium, the full gamut of his subjects and themes is experienced. His stories are imbued with humorous satire, biting irony, and often the macabre, all of which have one target: the stupidities and hypocrisies of Edwardian upper-class society.

Published in chronological order, with extensive story and bibliographic notes, this series not only provides access to stories that have been out of print for years, but gives them a historical and social context. Series editors Scott Conners and Ronald S. Hilger excavated the still-existing manuscripts, letters and various published versions of the stories, creating a definitive "preferred text" for Smith's entire body of work.

First contact with a mysterious race of aliens reveals an unusual request; a family's pet dog comes to grips with the newly bestowed gift of human-like intelligence; a poet, in danger and alone on a distant world, makes unlikely allies; hundreds of years in the future, a famous hermit lives in the sea above the now-underwater Harvard University; former friends navigate unsteady peace between human refugees and the technologically superior race that saved them; in a future where human life can be infinitely extended through cybertronic rebirth, one woman declines immortality.

Just dumped by his girlfriend, Joseph hits the bar to try to find a hookup to get his mind off things. When he’s approached at the counter by a friendly stranger, Joseph is shocked to discover that it’s his old college girlfriend, except with one big difference: they've had a sex change! The two go out on the town to catch up, but soon Joseph finds himself having some confusing and naughty desires for his hunky ex! Will they give each other a bro-hug and end the night as friends? Or will Joseph get intimately acquainted with his former lover’s brand new piece of hardware? Satisfy your...

Kurt Vonnegut made his mark as one of America’s most influential writers with novels such as Slaughterhouse Five, named one of the 100 best English-language novels by Time. Published posthumously, While Mortals Sleep is a collection of 16 short stories, written early in Vonnegut’s career, that further cements his status as an American literary icon.

This is simply a collection of short stories, most based on relationships, but a few based on other personal issues for the characters. All of these stories are completely fiction, it's amazing what the imagination can create

“The rose and the thorn, and sorrow and gladness are linked together.” – Saadi Bolen Daymond I owe this quiet life with my dog and music to my big brother, Melo. So when he wants to borrow my jazz club for a strip show, I have no choice but to comply. I refuse to fraternize with his peacocking guest of honor, but then I meet his sister, Kassia James. A sinful urge awakens in me the moment I discover the scars she hides behind dark sunglasses. Melo promised me anything in return for one night to defile my club. Now I need it to make one of my own. To her. Kassia James The only love of ...

Four new horror adventures to let you discover courage in the face of fear. To push past the worries of death and try to continue on. Could you survive while frozen in your deepest fears? Find out what happens next in the tales of INFESTED.

Colin Dexter’s Chief Inspector Morse - the cranky, heavy-drinking, and exasperatingly brilliant sleuth of the Thames Valley Police - has become one of the most beloved detectives in fiction. Now, with this collection of 11 short stories, we can savor choice examples of his dry wit, devious cunning, and psychological insight at its best. Colin Dexter tantalizes us with six Inspector Morse adventures, ranging from bite-size morsels of intrigue to longer stories for listeners to sink their teeth into.

For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.

In this book you will find 5 brand new spanking stories. The theme is the first spanking away from home. Detective Susie on the case: A rumor has been going around this quiet neighborhood concerning one of the local men. Susie has heard these rumors and she puts on her detective cap, determined to get to the bottom of the story, the very bottom. Susie learns that her friend did indeed get a spanking over her nylon panties, and soon Susie gets the same. The following day, however, Susie returns to the scene for some bare-bottom fun. Remembering Matron: Charlotte is the headmistress of a ...

Do your children love hearing stories every night, but you’re running out of ideas? Do your children love stories about kings, princesses and unicorns? If you answered yes to these questions, then you will want to keep reading. Storytime before bed is often a kid’s favourite time. Not only do they get to enjoy a story that works their imagination, but it often means that they get some good one-on-one time with their parents. This can help to bring families closer together, which leaves the child feeling safe and secure. This means that they can relax more easily so that they can fall ...

No one could ask for a better present than a collection of Connie Willis Christmas tales. These are amazing stories, representing all the best of the Connie Willis experience: true Christmas gifts to her many fans. They are full of humor, absurdity, human foibles, tragedy, joy, and hope. They both send up and embrace many of the best Christmas traditions, such as the Christmas newsletter, Secret Santas, office parties, holiday pageants, and Christmas dinners (both elaborate and spare).

When Nisha’s husband shares his “hall pass” fantasy, she can’t stop thinking about what that means for their relationship. But when Julian skips their couple’s yoga class and she’s paired with a random new guy named Caleb, she can’t stop thinking about the stranger’s body. In fact, she comes back for more, impossibly drawn to him as he helps her work through the poses and stretch deeper than ever before. Nisha is consumed by guilt when she discovers that Julian hasn’t used his hall pass. But then she discovers something strange — Caleb and Julian used to be best friends....