Short Chapter

A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life - do both need change in direction? Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future? What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase? And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan? Playing upon a myriad of sentiments and emotions, Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of 12 sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.

Jacob’s brother is king and married. His sister is about to be. His younger sister is happy in her home. But where does he fit in? Is he too young for the job his brother has given him? A story of faith, family, and identity. A sequel short story to Courage and Corruption.

Even native-born Americans don’t know the Deep South well. It’s a beautiful, deeply forested region with diverse people and a long history. These stories set in Mississippi and Louisiana deal with two mysteries. How well do we know a place? And how well do we know our families?

A series of gruesome murders haunt a small Irish village. After a mysterious woman arrives to the town, the villagers find a young girl tortured and mutilated at the bottom of Devil’s Drop. Who is "The Lady on the Hill"? A prosperous, self-absorbed couple uncharacteristically offer shelter to two beggars. But then both claim to be reincarnated souls from a long-forgotten past, hell bent on possessing their saviors to be reunited in flesh. Who are the "Kids in the Park"? Listen to find the answers to these questions and other stories in this horror collection.

Adorable little Holly Polly loves to read and has found a way to share with those around her her favorite short stories. With a style only Holly Polly has, she never answers correctly any questions asked of her. The world she lives in is no more than her favorite stories. Whatever you want to know, you won’t get a straight answer from Holly Polly. Her answers are always shockingly sweet. Holly Polly is a story that will keep you smiling.

Reading to children is very important to cultivate their interest in books and to spend time together. Just as important is to talk about what was brought up in the story. This opens up teaching moments where an adult can pass on hard-earned knowledge and wisdom to a child. There are five stories in this collection that address messy rooms, not judging things by how they look, how everyone has special skills, to be careful about being too proud and about complaining too much.

A global nuclear holocaust. A vicious serial killer stalking the streets of Paris. A mystery in Mexico. This collection from the award-winning novelist and screenwriter Brian L. Porter showcases some of his finest short stories. These and many others are contained in this exciting collection. After Armageddon also features a guest appearance by horror author Carole Gill, who contributes her short story "Raised".

In this collection of short stories, you’ll meet vampires, zombies, elves, and aliens. You’ll step into an old haunted house. You’ll even witness a trial of the Kafkaesque sort, set in the distant year 2668. But you’ll never guess how any of these stories are going to end. Twisted Tales from the Northwest are chilling, subtle stories of latent horror. There’s not much blood spilt, but still, maybe you should refrain from listening to this one at night.

Mo and the Wise Elf Arc is a modern fairytale about a shy little boy named Mo. When Mo is taunted and teased and pushed around by a group of older boys he makes a wish that is heard by a wise elf named Arc. Arc uses his fading magical powers to grant the little boy a wish. But can Mo trust himself enough to make Arc's magic work?

It's Christmas and snow is falling over Red Forest. Isobel is nine years old; she is running with her father and sister, trying to escape the gunfire tearing through the trees. Civil war is erupting and the family is right in the middle of the battlefield. With nowhere else to go, they have to somehow make it out of the forest. But can they all make it out alive? Safe Haven is a short companion piece to the novel The Running Game. Set two decades earlier, this is the story of where the Reacher girls came from.

Rachel and the Smith Brothers are on the run, trying to escape the dangers they left in the city. But when they stop off for supplies, they suddenly find themselves in a whole new kind of trouble. Rachel realises the true nature of the men she is travelling with, but where exactly does she fit in?

In a world devastated by corruption, Father Darcy has lost his faith. After letting down the very people he pledged to protect, he decides to take a pilgrimage across the dangerous English countryside in an attempt to find his mission again. There, he meets men hungry for his blood. A vicious, relentless landscape. And two boys more dangerous than anything he has ever seen before. But can he save these children, or will they change his cause forever?

In the Wye Valley Writers' first audio anthology for children, all ages will enjoy the adventures of kindly trolls, gullible giants, wicked queens and racing kangaroos. Make a mobile phone call to a noisy fairy, take tea in a caravan on the moon or discover an enormous pair of nostrils up your chimney. Lessons in capturing burglars, carrying out a dare and remembering to wipe your nose! A lovely collection of short stories for all the family, perfect for a long car journey.

Twelve little oddities - an assortment of the bizarre, unexpected, charming, unsettling, and downright peculiar. Into darkness or light, there are many ways to escape.

Welcome to Thunderlands. It looks the same on the surface, but there's just a hint that all might not be what it seems beneath. Even the most ordinary things may be just a touch off kilter. Stewart Bint’s collection of 21 short stories ranges from the sublime to powerful, puzzling, funny, horrific, different, and unforgivably ridiculous.

Welcome to Willakaville! It's an ordinary small town turned upside down by magic, mayhem, and mystery. Follow amazing children through incredible adventures as they battle monsters, travel back in time, and zoom through outer space. Listeners will learn valuable lessons on problem solving, ownership, self-esteem, creativity, and manners.

Every year, different animals from all over the huge Sahara desert gather at the lakes of Ounianga for a very exciting event! The Sahara is the world's largest desert and is one of the hardest places to live on the planet. Some of the animals travel across the dry, hot desert for days and days to get to the oasis. By the time the animals who will take part in the competition arrive at the lakes of Ounianga, they are very tired and hungry. Some will dance, some will sing, and others will run a race. The question is who will win? And what lessons do they learn along the way?