Short Stories

What if a handful of simple Zen-rooted fables could reshape the way you think, act, and live—in under five minutes a day? Ever catch yourself replaying the same limiting thoughts on autopilot? Struggle to find calm when your mind races from one worry to the next? Wish you could tap into ancient wisdom without hours of chanting or retreat? In Short Stories for Adults — Think Again, Manoj Chenthamarakshan distills over a decade of NLP coaching and mindfulness practice into 33 ageless parables drawn from villages in India, China, Zen monasteries, and beyond. Each fable is paired with a ...

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

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).

Author Peter Ackroyd has won the Somerset Maugham Award, the Whitbread Novel of the Year, and the Guardian Fiction Prize, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Based on Geoffrey Chaucer’s immortal work, this retelling of The Canterbury Tales follows a party of travelers as they tell stories amongst themselves about love and chivalry, saints and legends, travel and adventure. Through allegory, satire, and humor, the tales help pass the time during their journey.

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In Romance: Quickies (Malia's Encounter - 9), Malia is introduced to the world of BDSM by a mysterious army ranger. He captivates her body and senses, but does he have a secret side that leads her into danger? Seven friends living in New York City. One unusual competition. Who can have the most intimate encounters in a month? Ten thousand dollars is on the line... Quickies are bite-sized steamy stories that follow a group of women living in New York City who compete to see who can have the most casual hookups in a month. Which woman will sleep with the most men to win the bet? Will any of ...

S.F. Namora is a literary periodical magazine focusing on genre-based short science fiction stories. Our aim is to satisfy your daily need of science fiction. Short stories are the perfect medium for science fiction. There's something about short-form sci-fi that has the potential to be especially mind-blowing. In just a few pages, the author must set up an entire new world (or a world that is just ever so slightly different than our own), and then deftly twist this new world into some kind of satisfying (or devastating) conclusion. It's no mean feat. Lucky for us, though, some of the ...

Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities...there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars.... Hither came Conan, the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand...to tread the jeweled thrones of the earth under his sandalled feet.

BDSM Short Stories: Cheating Wives Forced Fantasies, Slutty Cum-Filled Ecstasy unleashes a trio of filthy stories where innocent housewives become dirty little devils, surrendering to their darkest desires. From pizzerias to gothic forges to corporate offices, these pages pulse with forceful fucking, cum-filled holes, and public debauchery. Expect bondage, double penetration, pussy-on-pussy action, floggers, vibrators, and relentless creampies that’ll have you grinding against your toy in soaking ecstasy. Pizza Night Temptation: Lisa’s pizza runs turn into raw, forceful fucks with two ...

A Curvy Romance Short Story with Insta Love Alpha Male Devin: While working on a case as a private investigator in Niagara Falls, Canada, I see a beautiful, curvy woman looking like she’s in trouble. When I save her I’m not looking for love—but love’s looking for me! Jenny: When I meet him, my entire world changes. From a bad date to a magical evening, Devin’s got surprises for me one after the other. But I am not prepared for what’s about to come. Instalove at the Falls is a steamy and sweet curvy romance short story featuring an older insta love OTT male who is determined to ...

Davis Steele is intrigued when a mysterious, handsome man comes to the bookstore where he works, never buying a single book for two weeks straight. After work, Davis encounters him at a packed McDonald’s, where he stops to get something to eat before heading home. The mysterious man offers Davis a seat with him, and they hit it off immediately, discovering many common interests. Later that night, after a passion-filled encounter at Davis’ apartment, he believes he has finally found the perfect guy for him. When Davis sees the man at the bookstore the next day, he is cold toward Davis ...

Mysterious, funny, insightful, and heartbreaking, these are tales of expatriates and exiles, wise children and straying saints. They compose a secret history, both intimate and panoramic, of modern times, and offer a kaleidoscopic impression of the world within a world that is Paris.

Bundle of Erotic Stories for Adults! Includes 12 stories: 'Look Inside' the book to see a sample! A Dirty Dozen: Erotic Stories For Adults: Bundle 1 (From A Brat's First Time to Group to Hot Wives & More!) Over 95,000 words of exactly what you think... Includes: Lots of Variety - A Brat's First Time, Deep Penetration, Bi-curious Females, Groups, Backdoor, Threesomes, & More! Adults Only.

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky nine-year-old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay…EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

If you're a fan of detective stories, look no further! I H Laking's debut novella will wrap you up in the new world of the Empire. Mrs Milliard is on the verge of financial ruin. With a business deal about to expire unless her mechanical baker remembers his secret recipe, Mrs Milliard turns to Inspector Ambrose for help. But as Ambrose soon discovers, no one in Mrs Milliard's neighbourhood is ready to talk. Will Inspector Ambrose uncover the truth before Mrs Milliard's midnight deadline? Can he solve a mystery that seems impossible on first inspection? The culprit is closer than it seems, ...

Sleep Sex Leads to Everything She Wants – and So Much More! Includes the Complete Series: Asleep ~ Taking Her Deep While She Sleeps! Asleep for Her Boss Asleep for My Husband’s Best Friend Asleep for My Best Friend’s Dad Includes Sleep Sex, Age Gap, Menage - Threesome, Cherry Checking, Anal, Doctor Exam, & More! Surprises, twists and the unexpected in 20,000+ words. Enjoy the read! ~ Hayley & Lakelyn

A Remarkable Gift Under $20 for Seniors or Anyone Cherishing Nostalgic Golden Years Take a stroll down memory lane with heartfelt stories crafted especially for seniors. From the vibrant 1940s to the transformative 2000s, Uplifting Short Stories for Seniors brings the essence of each decade to life through light, inspiring, and nostalgic tales. With 100 thoughtfully selected stories, we’ve also included an EXTRA bonus of 20 additional stories, making this collection even more delightful. That’s 120 stories in total, providing endless moments of joy and reflection for you or your loved ...

Laura is a mischievous 19-year-old young lady with a smart and sassy mouth. One day she makes the mistake of using some racy innuendos to embarrass her mom and the neighbor, implying that their relationship is more than just a neighborly one. Out of frustration, their neighbor, Brian, threatens her with a spanking for her birthday after another saucy innuendo from Laura. Surprisingly, Laura’s mom agrees to this and advocates for Brian to do just that. Laura gets a lengthy birthday spanking, seeks revenge the next day, which earns her a much more painful spanking, and soon, getting a ...

Including the stories "Lispeth", "Beyond the Pale", and "In the Pride of His Youth", this collection tells of soldiers, wise children, exiles, forbidden romances, and divided identities, creating a rich portrait of Anglo-Indian society. Originally published for a newspaper in Lahore when Kipling was a journalist, the tales were later revised by him to re-create as vividly as possible the sights and smells of India for readers at home.

Here are all four novellas in Darcy Rose’s thrilling paranormal romance series: Eden, Mate, Bond, and Home.