Urban Short Stories

Fearful Rock and Other Precarious Locales is the third volume of Night Shade Books' five volume "Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman." This volume is made up of eight novella length stories. It includes Wellman's "Judge Pursivant" and "Sergeant Jaeger" stories, as well as a lost classic from Strange Stories (1939).

Chris Graves is the prince of the City of Tulsa with a very bright future ahead of him. He returns home for the summer from college at Morehouse and picks up right where he left off before he left. Again, he starts going to hang out at his favorite place, which is the barbershop. One day while Chris is leaving the barbershop, he is robbed and assaulted by a group of young thugs. The assault leaves Chris in a coma with several horrible injuries that are both mental and physical. Weeks later after Chris wakes up, he is unwilling to deal with the mental aspect of his injuries. He checks ...

Weeds by Stephen King: When a meteorite lands on his property, Jordy Verrill envisions an easy payday. Unfortunately for Jordy, this is no ordinary rock - and the uncompromising force inside has found its first target.

Who would suspect that the same mind that created the most famous literary detective of all time also took on the eternally popular genre of vampires? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a contemporary of Bram Stoker, gave us some fascinating works of vampire fiction. From the bloodsucking plant in "The American's Tale" to the bloodsucking wife in "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire," he reveled in the horror created by creatures who survived on the blood of men and women.

Weddings are even better with a touch of magic - and mystery! Enter the magical world of the Seattle Haven, where magic is real and the weddings are over the top. Enjoy the complete Touch of Magic trilogy and the prequel novella in this boxed-set edition.

Why won't he tell me the truth? When the sexy stranger showed up at my diner and left me a hundred dollar tip, I knew that things were about to get interesting. He finally divulged his first secret: his identity as a billionaire. But why do I get the feeling that he is hiding more than that? When the billionaire kicks me out just as things are starting to get hot and heavy, I decide to write him off. That is, until he shows up and tells me his REAL secret...

This six-book box set contains Quick Reads published by Tanisha Stewart. This is a multi-genre collection, ranging from contemporary romance to urban drama. Kick back, relax, and get ready to watch as these page-turning reads unfold. YOU LEFT ME AT THE ALTAR Trina had spent the last three years in a perfect relationship with Brandon. Now after planning the perfect wedding with the man of her dreams, everything she had hoped for their lives together was on the brink of coming true. That is, until the day of the wedding when a very important guest didn’t arrive... the groom himself, Brandon...

After life hurts Autumn Genesis time and time again. She set out for revenge but will she get more than what she bargained for? Will Kyi Asad give up on their relationship without a fight? Still finishing up her Nurse Practitioner. Autumn struggles to stay focused on what is important in her life. In the city of Savannah Georgia, Gotti’s Place, is still the spot. Autumn is helping Dakota run Gotti's place and keeping Gotti's memories alive. Dolly and Dakota are trying to build a life together and the two are ready to seal the deal. Dolly's life gets turned upside down when she is supposed...

These six stories are packed with cute black ladies and their hunky white lovers. 1. Coming Inside 2. A Black Baby For My Billionaire 3. Pregnant By My White Neighbor 4. His Chocolate Princess 5. Black Brat 6. His African Princess

From best-selling authors Ilona Andrews, Yasmine Galenorn, Allyson James, and Jeanne C. Stein comes an anthology of four all-new novellas featuring powerful women who know how to handle a hex or two. In "Double Hexed" from Allyson James, a novella of the Stormwalker series, Janet and her friends find themselves locked in her hotel, victims of a hex cast by a very powerful sorcerer.

Football Erotica by Erotica Reid is a steamy short story that sizzles with tension, temptation, and fantasy. When Angie’s beautiful best friend, Christine, lands NFL superstar Devon Lassiter, Angie smiles on the outside—but inside, she’s burning with envy. Instead of letting jealousy win, Angie dives deep into her own sensual imagination… and finds a fantasy that’s hotter than any football game. 💦 Fast, fierce, and full of desire—this short read will leave you breathless. #erotica, #shortstory, #footballfantasy, #sportsromance, #blackromance, #urbanerotica, #spicyreads, #...

Seabury Quinn's most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave. The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, presents all 93 published works featuring the supernatural detective. Presented in chronological order over five volumes, this is the definitive collection of an iconic pulp hero. The third volume, The Dark Angel, includes all Jules de Grandin stories from "The Lost Lady" to "The Hand of Glory", as well as The Devil's Bride.

It’s the ultimate act of friendship! BEST BUDS Gone GAY includes three scorching hot straight-turned-gay romance stories about horny and curious straight guys who love to experiment with their best buddies! Don't miss out on this incredible deal of a bundle! Included in this boxed set: More Than Best Friends - His First Time POUNDED in the Dorm Taken by My Best Bro

In Trio of Sorcery, Mercedes Lackey presents three exciting short urban fantasy novels, including the return of Diana Tregarde and the debut of a brand-new heroine for the twenty-first century.

Sapphire Wright has been dealt a bad hand. A week before Valentine’s, her fiancé kicks her out into the freezing cold. Two cold lonely nights she spends in front of Chandler’s Hotel. One night, her life changes in the blink of an eye. Lincoln ‘Linc’ Chandler stumbles upon Sapphire when he gets back in town from a business meeting. One look at the beautiful creation before him, and he knew he needed to help. In a short time, the two fall for each other. In this steamy, passion-filled tale, two souls will be snatched and connected. **Disclaimer** This is a short story!

"Caught between loyalty and betrayal, Shaylean's escape from a small town and its secrets leads her on a journey of survival and self-discovery. As she runs from a dangerous situation and the lies of those closest to her, hidden truths begin to unravel. In a desperate bid to start anew, she sets out for Detroit, leaving behind a tangled web of friendship and forbidden love. 'But We Love Each Other' is a story of courage, deception, and the fight for freedom." Author: True Story.

My first real check up as an adult was with a new doctor since I was going to head off to college. I had no idea that Dr. Biggers had much BIGGER things in mind. When he found out that I had some very secret, very naughty fantasies about other men, he decided it was time for me to become a REAL MAN. Warning: This hot story contains very naughty man on man action. Only read this story if you are an adult and ready to get all hot and bothered.

Christmas is coming to Beechwood Harbor, but will the manor residents be ready for his magical visit? With mischief and mystery at every turn, Holly and friends have to rally to save Christmas before it's too late! A Very Beechwood Christmas includes four mini mysteries set around a wild and magical Christmas when the real Santa Claus comes to town!

Jon has been having naughty gay fantasies about his athletic best bro Jesse, but hasn’t been able to work up the courage to show him how he feels. Jon decides to ask his buddy to teach him how to lift weights for the first time, and as their hardcore workout intensifies and the testosterone really begins to flow, Jon eagerly realizes that iron isn’t the only thing that’s going to get pumped hard tonight! Satisfy your fantasy and get this raunchy short story now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! And for a naughty preview of the book, make sure to Look Inside!

That there is darkness at the heart of the Yuletide season should not surprise. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is filled with scenes that are unsettling. The hideous children - Want and Ignorance - beneath the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. In the finest versions of this story, the best parts are the terrifying parts. Best-selling author and editor Christopher Golden shares his love for Christmas horror stories with this anthology of all-new short fiction from some of the most talented and original writers of horror today.