Short Stories

Arthur Conan Doyle was the greatest genre writer Britain has ever produced. Throughout a long writing career, he drew on his own medical background, his travels, and his increasing interest in spiritualism and the occult to produce a spectacular array of Gothic tales. Many of Doyle's writings are recognized as the very greatest tales of terror. They range from hauntings in the polar wasteland to evil surgeons and malevolent jungle landscapes. This collection brings together over 30 of Conan Doyle's best Gothic tales

The Cthulhu Mythos is one of the 20th century's most singularly recognizable literary creations. Initially created by H. P. Lovecraft and a group of his amorphous contemporaries (the so-called "Lovecraft Circle"), The Cthulhu Mythos story cycle has taken on a convoluted, cyclopean life of its own. Some of the most prodigious writers of the 20th century, and some of the most astounding writers of the 21st century have planted their seeds in this fertile soil. The Book of Cthulhu harvests the weirdest and most corpulent crop of these modern mythos tales.

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

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

When Ren Landis goes looking for excitement on her 21st birthday, getting kidnapped is a little more than she bargained for. So is finding out that shifters exist - and that she's one, too. As the last of the dragon shifters, she's got a role to fulfill: Take the alphas of the four shifter groups as her mates and unite all shifter kind. No pressure, right? Too bad Ren's fate isn't as simple as getting it on with four scorching-hot men.

Abby’s best friend had set her up on a date at a new restaurant in the city she has never been to before. She got lost and was late. When she finally arrived, her blind date was gone. Instead of leaving, she starts chatting up the server Katie and invites her to have dinner with her after her shift was over. The two women have a good time together talking and they exchanged numbers to meet again later in the week. Throughout the weeks after their first meeting, Abby’s feelings for her new friend start to change into something more than just friendly. Abby also finds out that her new ...

Neil Horowitz is a real stud. He’s the star of his college football team and the guy that everyone looks up to. When one of the team's top players gets injured before the big game, the coach asks Neil to train the only replacement they could find: the aloof and devil-may-care AJ Doyle. Personalities clash, and when two hunky college guys spend all day on the field together, things are bound to heat up in the locker room – in more ways than one. What kind of hot testosterone fueled action will become these two bros' dirty locker room secret? Satisfy your gay best bro fantasy and get this...

Short Stories for Kids #3 : The Garden of Feelings Magic A Magical Adventure of Jayden in the Secret Garden of Feelings Children's Bedtime Story About Anxiety, Courage & Emotional Growth /Mindfulness Story for Kids Age 4-8 Short Story Books for Kids A magical bedtime story for kids ages 4-8 that helps with worry and big feelings - perfect for your nighttime reading! Looking for bedtime stories that help children sleep better? Discover this magical garden adventure that teaches kids about feelings! In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story book, meet Jayden, a child who finds a secret ...

Her Best Friend’s Dad: It was her 21st birthday, and her friend, Julie, suggested to Amanda that her own father should be the one to give her a birthday spanking. Amanda agrees, but she is shocked when she finds herself being spanked over her little nylon panties. Weeks later, she gets a second spanking. It is when Amanda arrives for a third time, conveniently, when Julie wasn’t home, that Mr. Rogers works out the real reason for her visit. He follows through with his earlier threat of a bare bottom spanking. Later on, Amanda gets revenge on Julie. She buys her the tiniest pair of nylon...

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.

Thirteen bibliomysteries by best-selling and award-winning authors are contained in this first of volume of a must-listen collection.

Did you hear the one about the thief and the sorcerer who went to rob a senator? No, of course you didn’t, it’s a dull tale hardly worth recounting. Ah. But what happened after, now that is a story. After being most unfairly swived and abandoned in the wilds, Breed Blake stumbles upon a barbarian who is also having a very bad day. It turns out when the great oaf isn’t being attacked by bandits, he’s on a mission to save a damsel in distress who is being held somewhere in the doom haunted Scathblight Mountains.

When five college friends cross America in a minivan to find themselves, they chance upon a road that isn’t on any map. They can’t resist exploring it. The van breaks down. They find a town, a massive trailer park steeped in squalor. The town isn’t on any map either. They find people in town. They’ll wish they hadn’t. The only sanctuary is the Big House - a giant mansion at the center of town that appears to be abandoned, only all the lights come on at night. Inside the Big House is the secret of the town. Inside, they’ll finally find themselves. They won’t like what they find.

🌟 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 ...

This mega bundle is stuffed with 20 dirty, kinky stories of women discovering the naughty, forbidden sex they crave with gorgeous men willing to fulfill their every lustful desire. This collection contains: spanking, bondage, exhibitionism, voyeurism, public sex, rear entry, menage, and so much more. Enjoy explicit stories packed full of steamy erotic fantasies. At over 100,000 words, this scorching bundle includes: TANGLED DESIRE BOUND DESIRE TRIPLE DESIRE DIFFERENT DESIRE DOMINANT DESIRE DOMME DESIRE PADDLE GAMES PADDLE ON PADDLE PLUS PADDLE PRIMER PADDLE PURE PADDLE PERFECT OFFICE ...

In the biggest wedding of the decade, triplets Eden, Jasmine, and Phoebe Alexandria Rose prepare to marry the men who've captured their hearts. Invitations have gone out, and The Who's who in the city of Chicago will be in attendance, including local and national media. However, after coming up with what seemed to be a brilliant plan for the sister's wedding night, those ideas backfire and the ladies lean on each other for support in an effort to hold it together - all the way to the altar.

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 ...

John Langan has, in the last few years, established himself as one of the leading voices in contemporary horror literature. Gifted with a supple and mellifluous prose style, an imagination that can conjure up clutching terrors with seeming effortlessness, and a thorough knowledge of the rich heritage of weird fiction, Langan has already garnered his share of accolades. This new collection includes nine of his substantial stories.

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.

Ray Bradbury brings wonders alive. For this peerless American storyteller, the most bewitching force in the universe is human nature. In these eighteen startling tales unfolding across a canvas of tattooed skin, living cities take their vengeance, technology awakens the most primal natural instincts, and dreams are carried aloft in junkyard rockets.