Urban Short Stories

N. K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful and acclaimed speculative fiction authors of our time. In the first collection of her evocative short fiction, Jemisin equally challenges and delights listeners with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption.

Demons have more than one face. Their true nature is hidden under the illusions they cast upon humans.But I was a cursed creature, a powerless demon dressed as a monk. Rugs got ripped out from under my feet fairly often lately. The meeting with the other demon, the only male demon I’ve encountered so far, pulled out of me such an amount of aggression that surprised me. The Tantric creatures were possessive and territorial and when it came to their loved ones, they transformed into beasts. My decision to change my fate and regain my powers was set in stone. I was planning to go back to the...

Archdruid Owen Kennedy and his sloth, Slomo, are off to see the world when Coriander, Herald Extraordinary of the First among the Fae, interrupts to ask for the tiny favor of solving a supernatural murder. That sets the pair off on a trail that leads from Granada, Spain, to London, England and then to Austin, Texas. Owen and Slomo will have to outwit an Irish goddess of wisdom, some nasty spriggans, and streak across the Kew Gardens to find the culprit. They're going to see the world after all - just not the way they thought.

Reese is successful, beautful and cunning. She finds herself with many different enemies for many different reasons. Though her enemies must get in line, one of them does manage to send her to the hereafter. But which one? Come with Reese as she takes us through her life up until her last day here on earth. Learning who it was that decided she should pay the ultimate price.

Three top selling taboo household stories of boys getting barebacked by the men who raised them! These tales are hot and hardcore, just the way you like them. Featured in this bundle Barebacked by my Mom's Boyfriend Barebacked by Them at Halftime Barebacked by Her Ex-Husband

Before Area X, there was Ambergris. Jeff VanderMeer conceived what would become his first cult classic series of speculative works: the Ambergris trilogy. Now, for the first time ever, the story of the sprawling metropolis of Ambergris is collected into a single volume, including City of Saints and Madmen, Shriek: An Afterword, and Finch.

What happens when two people meet by accident? Cashlynn Myers and Quadir Jackson meet in an odd way. Upon their unusual meeting, they thought they would never see each other again, until they meet again by coincidence. The fiery attraction leads them to an erotic place of no return. One snowy night alone, the two burn up the sheets with fierce and unadulterated sex like never before. Will lust and erotic pleasures be all they have, or will it all turn into a blazing love affair like no other?

For years, fans have been clamoring for an all-in-one collection of #1 best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon's novellas. At their enthusiastic behest, we have delivered this brand-new short story collection, including stories previously exclusive to Sherrilyn's website, as well as an all-new, never-before seen Dark-Hunter story! Sherrilyn Kenyon takes listeners from the Dark-Hunters to the demigods, from Dream-Hunters to demons, and everything in between.

Julia and Matthew were that boring, safe couple in college. No parties, no alcohol, no fun. They were focused and determined to achieve their goals and sacrificed their social life to do so. They did have one vice, however: a ravenous, sexual appetite! Now that Julia and Matthew are married, graduated, and have secured their dream jobs, they are looking forward to delving deep into something more than just textbooks. A house warming party, new hot tub, and the company of their hot best friends Lucy and Bradley, Julia and Bradley are planning on making up for all that lost time in college.

I walk through the automatic doors with a mix of excitement and determination in my heart. Another day of saving lives in the middle of chaos. Dr. Ethan Matthews walks into the busy emergency room. As soon as I look into his eyes, I feel a sudden rush of desire. There’s something about the way he moves that makes me think there’s more to him than his charming smile. Dr. Matthews’ brown hair is a little messy from the chaos of the ER, but it only adds to his charm. His brown eyes are guarded, and he wears his expression in a stoic mask to hide his real feelings. I can’t resist their ...

Recently unemployed, with her family in debt and bills piling up, curvy Nora desperately needs money. As a final effort, she decides to become a mail-order bride to an unknown man. She isn’t looking for love, but for the five thousand dollars that the mail-order agency pays her, she’s willing to do her best to tolerate some jerk for the two-week duration of her contract. When Nora meets her groom though, she realizes that there might be something better to gain from the deal than money too… As a strong believer in fate, when bear shifter Logan gets smacked in the face by a brochure ...

Ryn Tilley came to the desert to paint in solitude away from the city art scene she had come to despise, and to escape from the memory of the man who broke her heart and betrayed her trust. Remote, vast and quiet, Ryn’s refuge was perfect – but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. That is until a mysterious stranger, dehydrated and lost in the desert, stumbled into her life. Daggen Trys shouldn’t be on Earth, and he especially shouldn’t be lying unconscious in the bed of this beautiful human female. Interaction with humans is strictly forbidden in his mission...

In this short story collection of courage, adventure, and magic, heroes—ordinary people who do the right thing—bravely step forward. But running toward danger might cost them everything.

Monster Hunter International may have had its roots in the United States of America, but there are plenty of monsters in the big old world. And wherever there are monsters, humans will need monster hunters. Here then, stories of the things that go bump in the night and the men and women who bump back—focusing on the myths, legends, and folklore of Czechia, by Czech authors. Includes a new short story by Larry Correia.

I couldn't get him off my mind. He was sexy, mysterious, kind, funny, and almost supernaturally good at running. But when my new running partner didn't show up for our evening run, I never expected to regret not heeding his silly warnings. It turned out, he was keeping a secret and I was about to find out just what he was hiding from me...

The things that a devoted and loving husband will do to satisfy his beloved wife’s deepest and dirtiest desires may shock you…and thrill you. WIVES LOVE TO WATCH contains three more of the steamiest gay cuckold stories about straight hubbies who submit their hunky behinds to other men while their depraved wives watch! Don’t miss out on this incredible deal of a bundle! Included in this boxed set: POUNDED by Her Man POUNDED at Her Request POUNDED for His Wife

Jerry is an omega with a problem: he’s desperately in heat and can’t keep it down! He needs an alpha, STAT – so he decides to visit a specialist, the alpha Doctor Gideon. The good doctor is ready to give Jerry anything he needs to satiate his intense cravings for a mate, including some raw hardcore therapy from him and his alpha stud of a nurse! This smoldering hot gay shifter paranormal romance story will satisfy all your naughty werewolf menage cravings! 18+ ONLY! Get this steamy short story now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! And for a naughty preview of the book, make sure to Look...

An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard. From the Wild West to the bleachers at Wrigley Field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear, ready to blur the line between friend and foe. In the never-before-published "Zoo Day", Harry treads new ground as a dad, while fan-favorite characters Molly Carpenter, his onetime apprentice, White Council Warden Anastasia Luccio, and even Bigfoot stalk through the pages of more classic tales.

Confession: I like being frisked by rough, sexy, crooked cops because they are always excited to find my BIG surprises. Arnold is a straight college frat boy with a criminal past that desires to be manhandled by muscular, sexy police officers. He has one in mind, Officer Stuart. Arnold fantasizes about Officer Stuart pinning him against the wall, frisking his body, and finding a surprise so big he made him his boy toy for the night. He gets butterflies in his stomach, and his little friend between his legs inches down his basketball shorts at the thought of him. He wants Officer Dennis ...

In the Finale, you’ll learn karma is real, and just because you share the same blood doesn’t necessarily make you family.