Survival Short Stories

Sebastian, Dana, and Clark are like any other kids—if you don't count their spaceship! Get ready to inspire your little listener as they follow these thrilling adventures across the globe….

Long the dominant icon embodying the spirit of America's frontier past, the image of the cowboy no longer stands alone as the ultimate symbol of independence and self-reliance. The great canvas of the Western landscape - in art, books, film - is today shared by the figures called "Mountain Men". Tales of the Mountain Men presents in one book many of the most engaging and revealing portraits of mountain men ever written.

In a world ravaged by endless conflict, two nations (The Civillains and Psyclops) stand on the brink of annihilation, divided by their desperate struggle for a resource more precious than any other. Amidst the desolation of a once-thriving planet, the fate of millions rests on the deployment of the most devastating weapon ever conceived—the Thermal Heat Ignition Nuclear Gun. Powered by the sun’s potent energy, this weapon promises not just victory but the total eradication of the enemy. In this gripping dystopian tale, the very essence of humanity are tested in the shadow of the ...

For Megan Wolford, life as she knew it came to an end after the world was decimated by an EMP. Now, she does her best to survive and protect her daughter, Caitlin. But when the young girl falls ill with a mysterious virus, Meghan must leave the safety of their home and embark on a dangerous journey to forage for medical supplies.

The war wasn’t the only thing hunting them. 1969 - Deep in the Vietnamese jungle, a U.S. recon squad is sent to investigate a series of patrols that never returned. Cut off from command and surrounded by hostile terrain, they expect enemy fire. What they find is something else. A towering, brutal creature—covered in hair, walking upright, and more intelligent than anything they’ve faced—is stalking them through the green hell of the jungle. Locals call it Nguoi Rung. The men call it Bigfoot. Bigfoot – Vietnam is a gritty war-horror novella blending cryptid terror with the ...

After the Rapture, one war machine still remembers the Word of God. Elior wasn’t made to believe. He was forged for war, discarded, and forgotten—until a woman named Eloise found him in a scrapyard and gave him a second purpose. She treated him not as a weapon, but as a friend. She read Scripture aloud to him, shared meals beside him, and called him by name. Now, in a world left broken by the Rapture, Elior awakens to find the faithful gone and truth silenced. Yet something in him—something Eloise planted—remains. As others surrender to fear or falsehood, Elior walks a ruined world ...

For Sage, fitting in with her new classmates is a matter of life or death. Literally. Dragged out of hiding after her parents are killed, Sage is forced to enroll in the Institution. There, she’ll learn to be a model citizen of Eprah. But model citizens are murderers. And when everyone is granted autonomy to be judge, jury, and executioner, it’s far too easy to wind up dead. To stay alive, Sage will have to convince everyone of her unwavering loyalty to Eprah — which means turning her back on everything she’s ever believed. If you enjoyed The Hunger Games and Divergent, you will ...

This is a SHORT STORY set within the ongoing THE UNSEEN franchise. Potential spoilers ahead! This action-packed thriller stars Jillian Moon, recapping her initial encounter with the Unseen inside New York’s Museum of Natural History, an event that occurs during ORIGIN (The Unseen Book 1).

Chick Bowdrie could have been an outlaw, but he rode a different trail. The Texas Rangers recruited Bowdrie to help pursue the most wanted men in the Southwest. And Bowdrie knew the terrain all too well: the dusty trails, bitter cattle feuds, the desperate killers, and the weather-beaten towns that could explode into chaos at the wrong word. The Rangers were called in to handle the tough cases, and Bowdrie was the toughest and smartest.

What happens when Western fantasies collide with Eastern reality? Dive into four riveting tales of romance, deception, resilience, and revolution in modern Ukraine. Foreigner’s Guide to Ukrainian Women and Other Stories offers a sharp, satirical, and deeply human lens into love and life across borders. Based on both fiction and real-life events, this bold collection pulls back the curtain on Eastern Europe’s untold dramas and romantic entanglements. 🧳 1. Foreigner’s Guide to Ukrainian Women Johnny Best is a tech millionaire tired of California’s hollow glitter. Hoping to find ...

As a graduation present for her daughter, Tammy, Samantha Moon and the gang head down to South America for the vacation of all vacations. Next stop: Easter Island On a beach in Chile, the unimaginable happens. Magical cultists kidnap Tammy and Paxton in a blink of an eye—literally. Sam and Allison spring into action, chasing a barely visible trail... and end up, of all places, on Easter Island, famous for its massive collection of giant stone heads. Turns out, the cultists were dead set on sacrificing Tammy and Paxton to a local god. That was their first mistake. And as all hell breaks ...

Deep in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, a huge protected tract of rain forest in Northern Guatemala, lies the mythical Temple of Priests. Only one man knew of the temple's location, but he was killed before he could relay the coordinates. Now, newly reinstated Taskforce operator Pike Logan has the grid location of the ruins, and he's convinced Jennifer Cahill to travel to Guatemala in search of the Mayan temple her uncle died trying to find. But Pike and Jennifer are not the only ones heading into the rain forest in search of hidden treasure.

You know the invasion has begun. You know we are all that stands in their way. You think we are alone. You will see we have hidden allies. They think they have won. They are wrong. They do not have our power. They do not know the truth. We have a secret weapon.

This book was previously published as “Spicing Up My Marriage” by Reba Bale. Facing the possibility of divorce, three loving couples decide to try something drastic in this 3 book collection… sharing their deepest, darkest fantasies with strangers. Is your marriage on the rocks? Our Resuscitate Your Marriage retreat will help you move past your marital issues and bring new life to your relationship. We use non-traditional approaches and innovative ideas to save even the most troubled marriage. The retreat at a luxury Caribbean island sounded like just the ticket to safely explore ...

During the coldest winter on record, an EMP sends American back into the Stone Age. Jack and his family find sanctuary in their cabin in a small, remote town, hidden deep in the forest. Little does Jack know the Blizzard will be the least of his problems.

2018 Digital Book World Award Winner – Best Book Short Stories 2018 Digital Book World Award Finalist – Best Book Social Issues 2018 IAN Book Of The Year Awards Winner - Outstanding Fiction LGBTQ 2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalist – Best Short Story 2018 Global eBook Awards Silver Medal Winner – Fiction – Gay/Lesbian/LGBT category 2018 Montaigne Medal (Eric Hoffer Book Award) Finalist 2017 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards – Red Ribbon Winner 2018 North Street Prize – Semi-Finalist 2018 Shelf Unbound Competition for Best Independently Published Book – Notable ...

"How to Write a Short Dystopian Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Catastrophic Dystopian Stories" will teach you how to write powerful dystopian narratives. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process of creating dystopian short stories, from conceptualizing a dystopian world to creating compelling characters and weaving a gripping plot. Each chapter delves into a different genre aspect, providing helpful advice, engaging exercises, and insights from well-known dystopian works. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer interested in dystopia, this book is a valuable...

"How to Write a Short Post-Apocalyptic Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Powerful Post-Apocalyptic Tales" will introduce you to the world of Post-Apocalyptic storytelling. This comprehensive guide deconstructs the art of writing gripping stories set in a world after civilization has collapsed. This book is intended for both novice and experienced writers and covers essential elements such as world-building, character creation, plot structuring, and effective theme use. It also includes helpful advice on honing your story, receiving feedback, and navigating the publishing process. Each chapter...

You know about the invasion of Earth, and the Garde who will do anything to stop it. Yet there is still so much to learn. The stories in Zero Hour will help you get the answers you seek, but only the Garde and their allies can save our planet.

They were young and they were dumb. Strangers brought to the same place by the same call. Helpless victims plagued by a demonic summoning... And now they're back. Years have passed but the Act remains. The curtain opens on a world the same, and now it demands their presence... But how will strangers once united determine their fate? The time has finally come, for the world to open. The monster of Willow Park is back... and this time, it's got something in store...