Fantasy Short Stories

I guess you could call my latest job interview a success. I got hired, and it's way beyond my wildest dreams. The pay isn't great. And the hours are pretty much 24/7. But there's magic. And a portal to a fantasy world. Those kind of outweigh the negatives. At first, I thought I was just testing the latest VR survival RPG, but I'm starting to think this might not be a game after all. The monsters are definitely life-like and capable of carving me apart on their worst days. But on their best days, I make them mine.

Prepare to get spooked with Scary Short Stories, a collection of 20 quick, chilling tales that will keep you up at night. Perfect for teens and adults alike, these stories bring you a mix of supernatural thrills, eerie mysteries, and heart-pounding suspense. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, each story will leave you craving more terror.

Everyone thinks I'm in control, but I've never wanted to surrender more. After hearing about my friend's adventure at a freeuse resort, I can't stop thinking about it. When I finally confess to my husband my secret fantasy to be freely used for others' pleasure, he's immediately supportive—especially when I suggest booking a weekend at an exclusive resort where colored wristbands signal my consent. While my husband watches men use me throughout the resort, I'm finally able to turn off my mind and embrace my inner goddess. I'm trading control for pleasure, multiple men at a time.

It’s a story you may think you know - an aging baseball coach is challenged by the very boy he took in and raised. But in this near future world, "smart” houses talk and listen, and - privy as they are to the secret life of the household - family life gets interesting. Creepy and funny, unsettling and entertaining, this is a story that stands on its own even as it proves the perfect follow up to Gish Jen’s critically acclaimed novel The Resisters.

All I’m trying to do is get an interview with Adrian Bellamont for my senior project when I get an invite up to the Bellamont Mansion. I know that I shouldn’t go. There’s that gut feeling and the fact that everyone is telling me that he might be a vampire. Even if he isn’t a vampire, he’s just weird. But, I can’t resist him, even if I technically don’t like guys. I mean, I even kind of have a girlfriend. Still, I feel a pull toward him. At the mansion, while going through his jewelry collection, I come across a mysterious necklace that seems to be calling to me. And when I put...

One Proposition. LAUREN I've been married to Caleb for fifteen years, and our love has only deepened. But there's a fantasy I've kept hidden—a desire to see him with another man. When I finally confess my secret longing, I'm surprised by his reaction. He's not just open to the idea; he's been thinking about it too. Unexpected Desires. CALEB I’ve always loved Lauren completely, but there's a part of me I've kept hidden—a memory of a night with my college roommate, Marcus. When Lauren suggests inviting Marcus into our lives, I'm terrified but also exhilarated. As we explore this new ...

Some fuckfests are worth the wait... After a week of being the office free use toy, the senior partner proposes another raw, debauched evening with all four lawyers. My pussy buzzes at the thought of their cocks filling me again, but Jon wants to be there this time. Begging my dominant bosses to let Jon watch them use me has me on my knees, literally. Will they agree to his voyeuristic pleasure, or will I miss out on the chance of having all my holes filled in the gangbang of my dreams. This office party is going to be a night of unrestrained filth... if I can just convince them to let Jon ...

Yorkshire, 1943. Lily Baines, a bright young debutante increasingly ground down by an endless war, has traded in her white gloves for a set of headphones. It’s her job to intercept enemy naval communications and send them to Bletchley Park for decryption. One night, she picks up a transmission that isn’t code at all—it’s a cry for help.

In Smoke and Mirrors, Gaiman's imagination and supreme artistry transform a mundane world into a place of terrible wonders - where an old woman can purchase the Holy Grail at a thrift store, where assassins advertise their services in the Yellow Pages under "Pest Control," and where a frightened young boy must barter for his life with a mean-spirited troll living beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks.

Wolf-shifter Niles Van Holtz is young, good looking, and in line to become the Alpha Male of his family's Pack. So why does his gorgeous, young professor, Dr. Irene Conridge, act like he doesn't exist? When her enemies start coming out of the woodwork, Niles is there to protect her. Now, while he's securing her safety, she'll be hanging out at his house-right where he wants her.

A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Featuring more than 160 all-new illustrations by Gary Gianni, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn’t dead—yet.

A whimsical tale about an inherited house with a garden full of gnomes. It presents a heartwarming mystery that includes a few giggles along the way. Great for all Ages.

Four against one, and they still can't tame me. I'm a brat. It's in my blood. But when I cross the four most powerful alphas in town, they take issue with my childish ways. They say I need to know my place. As an omega, I should fear and respect them. My bad behavior requires punishment - the dirty, filthy kind. As the alphas lead me down a dark path of twisted desires, I leave my innocence behind. But what if these men don't just want my body - they want my heart and soul, too? (Surrender To The Alphas is a standalone paranormal dark reverse harem romance. For mature readers only!)

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Ethan's got a cushy job and an empty apartment to prove he's mastered monotony. But a mysterious talisman sends him tumbling into a whole new world—quite literally. He says goodbye to spreadsheets and hello to becoming the first-ever human Goblin King. Rivals? The ex-King’s ticked-off offspring are itching to overthrow him. Duels? They’re on his calendar next to ‘avoid rebellion.’ Wives? He’s required to have at least two.

I was all set on having a great day until my best friend Nate gave me the bad news: our district manager was coming to the store to deliver our performance reviews. Even though I'm a good employee, I absolutely cannot stand putting on the dog-and-pony show for our district manager, Adam Reynolds. To make matters worse Nate, who's gay, points out to me that he thinks Adam is really hot! Furthermore, he tells me that with a body like mine, an older guy like Adam will definitely be checking me out. The thing is I'm not gay. That all gets into my head, so when Adam arrives, I end up screwing ...

Takeo feels he must take on the Tribe and demonstrate the ruthlessness he will need to be a competent ruler. But the Tribe don't believe, firstly, that he knows where to find them and, secondly, that he will have the strength of will to deal with them. They are proven wrong.

In the eight years since his first full-length novel, Gridlinked, was published by Pan Macmillan, Neal Asher has firmly established himself as one of the leading British writers of science fiction, and his novels are now translated in many languages. Most of his stories are set in a galactic future-scape called The Polity, and with this collection of marvellously inventive and action-packed short stories, he takes us further into the manifold diversities of that amazing universe.

On the island of Avalon, everyone has magical abilities. Except Selena Pearce. As if being the only nonmagical person on the island isn’t bad enough, her parents happen to be the king and queen of Avalon - and the most magical people alive. She’s never felt like she fit in on Avalon, but that all changes when she leaves the island and meets Julian - a mesmerizing, mysterious human.

🌲💖 Love is wild… literally! Bigfoot in Love is a whimsical, mysterious, and heartwarming collection of short stories where romance meets the unknown! From gentle Sasquatches watching from the shadows to unexpected forest encounters, these tales will make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even believe in love beyond the ordinary! 🌿 Inside, you'll find: 🦶 A lonely cryptid finding his perfect match 🌕 A woman drawn to the deep woods… and something watching her 💌 Secret letters exchanged between a human and a hidden admirer 🔥 A hunter who becomes the hunted… by love! ✨ ...