Funny Shorts

Cuento de Navidad para niños *********************************** Todos sabemos que hay magia que cada año viene, En que se aproxima la Navidad y cuando cae la nieve, En una pequeña villa toda llena de iluminación, Un hombre de nieve estaba de guardia con dedicación.

En la selva tropical, la temporada de tormentas había iniciado La Señora Araña para ella y su hijo, refugio había buscado. El temporal estaba muy ventoso; truenos y lluvia caían En su casa, bajo las rocas, calientes y secos estarían.

Born into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: How will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Three short stories, one airport, countless possibilities. Maybe Katie Williams thought her flirty, fun relationship with an airline pilot was taking off – then he ghosted her and she was left wondering what went wrong. Six months later, a chance encounter with the wayward Captain Alex has her torn between wanting to give him the cold shoulder and getting answers for where it all went wrong. When unexpected feelings come flooding back, Katie must decide whether to keep flying solo or give Captain Alex another chance at her heart. Collision on the Concourse Melanie Munch is having the ...

Ginger Mingus is an elf. Engaged, up for promotion, and on Santa's nice list. Three weeks until Christmas, Jack Frost comes knocking on her window and convinces her to come outside and play his wicked games. Games that lead Ginger to the most delicious sensations she's ever experienced. Games she desperately wants to play again, but that would mean becoming a naughty elf. A very, very, naughty elf. Part #1 of a 5 part series. Tabitha Levin writing as Tiger Lily

When the world is ending around you do you just give up and die, or find a reason to make the best out of a bad situation? For John Earl and his friends, Luke and Anna, the unthinkable has happened and they can either stay put and hope "they", that mysterious they people are always going on about, will show up to save them, or they can do what they normally do and turn this into an adventure. They decide that hanging around, waiting to either become part of a giant barbecue or zombie bait, just isn't on their bucket list and head out for one last adventure before the end of the world ...

It’s the tropical getaway they’ve all been wet dreaming about. From the second they arrive in Miami, it’s clear this won’t be the fun-filled week of activities Emmie’s been planning. They could get drunk in lounge chairs at home. She came to have a good time, with or without her husband by her side. Jackson regrets his decision to numb his fears of flying the second his best friend goes traipsing after his wife to the jet ski rental booth. Aaron’s not just Emmie’s ex-boyfriend, he was her first time, and the unfinished business between them creates a sexual tension so thick ...

This book contains numerous short stories as seen through the eyes of a dusty old baker. The stories are made up of observations, history, and imagination, as the author watches the world go by as he sits at the large table in the middle of his bakery.

SHORT READ: Book 1 of the Cassidy Cousins A week-long beach trip. Six single men, and six single women. Anything can happen. James: She’s the one that got away. But this time, I’m going to catch her. A second chance is all I need to capture her heart. Who said forty is too old to fall in love? Layne: Single is not a dirty word. One marriage was enough. I'm never dating again. But now an old friend is back in my life. He's gotten even hotter with age. I try to resist, but he’s slowly winning me over. If you enjoy a flirty, steamy instalove, then you’ll love meeting the Cassidy ...

Follow the adventures of Chomps the shark. Chomps is a very friendly and adventurous shark. He enjoys swimming in the cold ocean. He has done this every day of his life. However, he does get bored doing the same thing over and over again. He wants to explore more of the ocean, but he is a bit scared to do so. He is afraid of getting lost. What kind of adventures will Chomps get into?

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...

This short book is a collection of character studies set to the short story form. Hess explores the complexities of relationships between men and women, and the way men and women live with, and without, listening to one another. This collection includes "Nothing Extraordinary," the story of one Mr. Sissue, who just can't seem to get a handle on love or life. It also includes "The One Homeless Woman of Athens, OH," a story that explores a winning moment in the life of that one woman. The third story, "Mrs. Gumblebee," serves as a warning for all those who misplace their passion. The last ...

ORGINAL STORY - WRITTEN BY A HUMAN This intriguing prequel novella introduces Detective Ange Watson, tracing her first steps into the world of crime-solving and revealing how she became the tenacious investigator readers will grow to love. A Routine Case… or the Start of Something Deadly? Constable Ange Watson’s policing career is fast unravelling. After calling out a superior for recklessly putting her life at risk, she’s been sidelined, labelled as a whinger, left questioning whether she even belongs in the force. With her resignation email drafted and her finger hovering over "send...

Have you ever wondered what a UFO abduction is like from the alien’s viewpoint? Can a machine provide comfort to a dying woman? What would it be like to fall into the hands of a get-rich-quick scheming extraterrestrial? All these questions and more are answered in this book of wonderfully crafted short stories by breakout author J.J. Harlan.

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you’re in store for: an hilarious story.

It's just another day at work for married couple Darren and Madelyn, another busy day doing busy work, going about their busy lives. They want a break. They deserve one. Neither of them are going to be satisfied sitting on the couch, bingeing movies though. They need to spice it up, not with a new restaurant or a sleepy staycation, but with something a little more... exciting. But how? Madelyn's fantasy: bring another woman into their bedroom. The thought alone sends a thrill radiating through them both. But who? When? How would they even get up the courage to pull off something like this ...

If you're a fan of the Addison Holmes Mystery Series, you're going to love The Scarlet Chronicles! General Patton has nothing on Scarlet Holmes. She's beautiful, savvy, and smart, and if anyone can take down the Nazi's single-handedly, it's her.

This collection of the best crime and mystery short fiction of 1999, gathered from around the globe and including more award-winners and stories than any other comparable volume, fills the void for those with a hunger for the best international mystery and suspense stories.

When nothing’s going right, someone’s gotta give. Three unusual stories of perseverance, tenacity and cleverness, with surprising endings. Dignity Formerly published in Writer's Guild. A journalist has a chance encounter with a young woman in a government office. The woman's disturbing past makes the journalist question everything she believes in and stands for. Paper Cut Formerly published in The Junction. In a rich neighbourhood of Mumbai, two scrap dealers are facing destitute times. Supply is limited, costs are rising, and they’re competing against each other on the same turf. But...

Sarah's Adventure: Sarah's best friend Helena receives a mysterious letter then disappears. When Sarah goes out looking for her, she gets into all sorts of trouble. While dealing with dangerous gangs, eavesdropping on secret meetings, tailing her eccentric uncle and avoiding school, she tries to find out what's going on. With bonus funny short story The Battle of the Deities: Gudrun the thief meets all sorts of interesting people, including an aunt and uncle he didn't know he had, a horse goddess, a saint, a philosophical talking penguin and a telepathic alien. They travel around together ...