Funny Shorts

Does the idea of sitting still for hours while a speaker drones on and on make you cringe? Do you find yourself daydreaming when you should be listening? Have you ever wished that the speaker would make his/her speech more interesting? Well, if you answered yes to any of the above, I understand. But, you’ll never feel that way if you listen to Joel Osteen. He is a renowned inspirational pastor and speaker. I Like to Start with Something Funny is a compilation of many of Pastor Osteen’s witty remarks and “laugh-out-loud” funny jokes that put his captive audiences at ease and inspire ...

Arjie Chelvaratnam is a Tamil boy growing up in an extended family in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is through his eyes that the story unfolds and we meet a delightful, sometimes eccentric cast of characters. Arjie’s journey from the luminous simplicity of childhood days into the more intricately shaded world of adults - with its secrets, its injustices, and its capacity for violence - is a memorable one, as time and time again the true longings of the human heart are held against the way things are.

Book Description From the ingenious mind of modern AI comes a side-splitting, over-the-top cozy romance that skewers every festive cliché with razor-sharp satire. In Tiny Ego, Big Christmas (which we wanted to call Lord, Grant Me the Confidence of a Mediocre White Man), a diminutive, bombastically self-assured real estate heir—Chase Farnsworth IV—arrives in the enchanting town of Peppermint Falls. With the swagger of a mini monarch and the bravado of a reality TV titan, Chase plans to transform this quaint, candy-cane–adorned haven into a luxury resort spectacle. His grandiose vision...

I make it a point to never mix business with pleasure. One look at Madison sends my rule book right out the penthouse window. She’s curvy, innocent, and sassy as hell. The only problem? She’s also my newest employee. She’s about to get promoted straight to being on top Time to Clock in, Readers!Mason is a hotel magnate with a big trust fund and an even bigger... endowment. No cliffhangers or mandated overtime here. Just a quick and steamy romance with a guaranteed HEA

Love is a magical thing, especially when witches, ghosts, and Cupid are involved. Magic Flirts! features five short, fun romances laced with enchanted elements. The stories stand alone but are connected when read together. Each story is between 9,000 and 13,000 words, fun half hour reads. As Flirts! fans say: “Simply wonderful.” “… a fun mix of sexy and romantic.” “Lisa Scott somehow packs a big story into less pages.” “I couldn't put it down for anything in the world.” “I hate short stories but I loved these.” “I found a new addiction. FLIRTS!!!!” Stories in this ...

Anna is single - and a passionate reader of kinky erotic fiction. To help her realize her most secret of dreams, she decides to reinvent herself. Raunchy, audacious, sexy: that’s how she pictures herself as New Anna. And who else to accompany such a femme fatale than her very own Mr. Grey! Finding a suitable candidate, however, turns out to be trickier than expected, mostly owing to the fact that dominant billionaires are a rare breed. Instead, the path to Anna’s exciting, new, wannabe submissive life is paved with slippery slopes, extremely questionable first dates, and her housemate ...

They bonded over heartbreak, but is what they’re feeling really love? Or is it just a rebound relationship? Grace never thought she’d be single again, but when she catches her wife messing around with another woman, she has no choice but to start over again. When someone in her divorce support group offers to rent her a room, Grace jumps at the chance to move out of her house and start fresh. Jasmine isn’t one to make impulsive decisions, but when she hears the sad but beautiful woman in her support group complaining about not being able to find an affordable rental in Seattle’s ...

A love spell? Ha! Yeah right. Magic isn't real. That's what I thought too, until a bunch of random guys started falling for me and expressing their feelings in the most preposterous ways! Now I'm the most popular girl in the library, and it's not all it's cracked up to be. I wish things would go back to normal... a nice, boring normal where I watch Netflix, read books, and get teased by my friend and fellow librarian, Oakley. But... wait. The hottest guy in the world is in love with me too. Maybe it's not so bad? Abracatastrophe is a sweet, short romantic comedy with a touch of magic.

Alex has a crush on the new teacher’s assistant, and he’s finally worked up the nerve to approach her. Too bad she’s crossed the University’s star player, and Duncan Shaw has no choice but to make her disappear. He plans to lay the blame on the local urban legend, but tonight he just might learn that some legends are real.

Ever wondered how an aircraft flies? Taking a flight is exciting, but many aspects of aviation remain a mystery. Why do the wings of an airliner seem to grow before takeoff? How does a jet engine lift a massive aircraft into the sky? And why do pilots sometimes detour across the airport to find the perfect wind conditions? In this entertaining, easy-to-read book, we answer these questions with humor and insight. Discover how aircraft have evolved to be bigger, faster, and safer, and explore quirky scenarios like what happens if an airliner tries to break the sound barrier. Packed with ...

Gus has traveled out of state and up to the city of Seattle to visit his daughter. She’s sharing an apartment with two criminology majors. Naturally their thoughts turn toward talking about crime and they ask Gus to talk about one of his cases. Since he doesn’t want to discuss anything too recent or else his daughter might know the people involved, he digs down deep into his memory banks for the perfect case from his first year as a sheriff. It also just so happens to be the first case he crossed path with Father Xavier. As he remembers it, Gus was called in to investigate an apparent ...

My name is Paul. I am young, dumb, and full of lust, but self-deprecative and socially perceptive enough to humorously re-tell my female escapades. Guys: laugh at my failures getting rejected. Women: get DEEP inside a man’s mind. Through my collection of real-life stories, I will be sharing my reality of pursuing women for one-night stands. Hear my harshest yet hilarious judgements of women as I face rejection (and a touch of success) trying to manipulate women into sleeping with me. I lack scruple and some might even say compassion, but you WILL enjoy hearing about it. What I'll Be ...

Who knew coming out as a lesbian in midlife would be such a challenge? After eighteen years of marriage, Rebecca finally admits the truth: she likes women. Tired of living a lie, she divorces her befuddled husband and sets out to explore life as a newly single lesbian woman. Concerned that Rebecca will fall for the first sweet-talking sapphic sister she meets, her sister Alice challenges Rebecca to go out on ten dates with ten different women to explore Seattle’s lesbian dating scene. And she’s recruited all of her friends to try to fix Rebecca up! Little did she know dating women would...

Backdoor A$$ets A millennial with a trust fund comes across a hostess at a restaurant and offers her the chance of a lifetime. The only thing they have to negotiate is the price of admission to his fantasy world behind a nasty dumpster in a dark alley around the restaurant. For readers 18+ who wish to read romance shorts on the risqué side of life.

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

Nothing gets past Erik Nordstrom. But he’s never faced off against me before. Erik Nordstrom is the best goalie in the league, and the hottest player on ice. Determined, focused, and built like a brick wall— he guards that net with his life. But lately, something is throwing Erik’s game off. And it’s my job to find out what’s going on. I’m determined to break right through that facade once and for all. He’s determined to be a giant pain in my butt. Too bad there’s no protective gear for love. Now we’re locked in competition, with both our careers and hearts on the line. No...

Need something light in your life? Roberta’s short stories are cheerful, uplifting, and fun! Readers of all ages will enjoy these humorous new stories of everyday life in Roberta Raves 2: From tongue-in-cheek to heartfelt, down-to-earth humor; Smile, giggle, laugh out loud, and maybe even tear up; Warm, irreverent, and immensely relatable observations; Lighthearted, entertaining, and insightful words of wisdom; Funny and honest reflections upon our everyday lives; The perfect Book Club material with 52 short chapters. Pick up Roberta Raves when you feel down and read a few pages. Her wry ...

Orla lives a carefree and contented existence. She enjoys visiting the library and taking strolls around town. She talks to herself and laughs aloud at whatever she finds humorous. As well, she likes to write; her stories a mashup of song lyrics and film plots the narrator finds most entertaining. Sometimes, Orla comes up with the idea for a play, and these, she takes to theatres all over Dublin. The staff in every establishment have gotten to know her, and have learned how to deal with her, then send her on her way. But one day, she encounters a manager who is new in the job. He invites ...

This audiobook consist of two main parts. The first part consists of six funny folktales from India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. The second part consists of seven moral stories from Japan, Denmark, and the Netherlands. In addition to all 13 short stories, you’ll get the chance to listen to part of the scary stories audiobook in the bonus section. This isn’t a funny one, kids. It’s called "The Rabbitman". Isn't that great?

This is a collection of nine non-fiction short stories. It comes with twelve whimsical, simple, and hand-drawn sketches. The entire book is designed to be ingested in 15 minutes. You may take more or less time if you wish. These non-fiction stories are written from a long-suffering spouse’s perspective of his wife, mother-in-law—the infamous I-Mani (not her real name)—and his son. If you're having a bad day, picking up and reading this book may bring a smile to your face. Look inside the beginning of the book for free today!