Short Days

Alien Days is a multi-author anthology with thrilling tales of aliens, invasions, artificial intelligence, friendship, deceit, and extinction. A combination which makes this collection a must-listen for science fiction short story fans. This anthology features Nebula and Dragon award nominees, Amazon best-sellers and award winners alongside rising stars in the science fiction genre. Let the authors take you on adventures through dystopian worlds and far flung planets that will stretch your imagination.

A non-stop zombie apocalypse adventure compilation, written by FMP’s bestselling author, SJ Morris. The entire planet is being overrun by the dead, and billions of people have succumbed to the Perdition Virus. The humans who have outlasted this zombie plague will prove to be ruthless killers willing to do anything to survive this post-apocalyptic world. If you love zombie short stories, then this book is for you. Before the Outbreak is a collection of short stories that delve into the macabre of the zombie apocalypse before and during the worst times in the character's lives and what led ...

Paramedicine isn't a job... It's a lifestlye filled with hours of boredom punctuated by moments of terror and glimpses of perfection. Have you ever wondered what paramedics experience? Dealing with 'the job' takes over a third of a medic's life and more. Working twenty-four hour shifts is the industry standard, which makes sleep deprivation also a standard regardless of the Department of Transportation's regulations for other careers. EMS must be able to perform in the worst conditions at any moment, which subjects paramedics to extreme stress hormones, emotional turmoil, and physical wear ...

A widowed florist, her 10-year-old daughter, and the paramedic who delivered the girl a decade earlier.... Love's second chance on the beach! Paramedic Andrew Herrin delivered Gretchen Samuels's daughter on the side of the road when she and her husband couldn't make it to the hospital in time. When their paths cross again in small-town Hawthorn Harbor, she's a widow and the baby is 10-year-old Dixie. Dixie gets along great with Drew, and Gretchen finds herself falling in love with the man who's rescued her twice now.

Three fan-favorite Jill Shalvis novellas are together for the first time in this holiday anthology.

Darcy Field has made a promise to her brother: No more dating his friends. Ever. Which is fine, because all of her brother’s friends are massive losers. Thanks to them, she’s spent one too many Valentine’s Days with crushed dreams, a broken heart, and zero chocolate. But when Darcy is forced to attend the annual singles' event at Lonesome Coffee—her family’s coffee shop in the small town of Emerson, Massachusetts—a certain promise may become very hard to keep. Stuck on Your Heart is a novelette of approximately 18,000 words.

After 30 years as a “functioning” alcoholic, my life falls apart. (See my books “Desperately Seeking Sex & Sobriety” and “My Final Journey with Alcoholism” for more details.) I end up in rehab at the Priory Mental Hospital in Chelmsford, England at age 49. This is my 28-day experience.

On September 15, 1946, the Wild Card virus was released, spreading a wave of mutations around the globe. "Aces" were endowed with extraordinary powers while "Jokers" were cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. September 15th is now Wild Card Day. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And 1986 - the 40th anniversary - promises to be the biggest Wild Card Day ever.

The Hot Doctor and the Quiet Curvy Girl Lorelei: My name is Lorelei; I’m a painter from Connecticut. I’m in the middle of nowhere on a beautiful ski slope in Massachusetts, dragged by my sister, Kayla, on Valentine’s Day. I’m used to staying home and painting, and while it’s nice to look, I wasn’t looking for love. I’m doing a favor for my beloved sister, who’s never gone anywhere alone… Until an accident happens and I’m trapped with a hot doctor in a small ski lodge. He’s got beautiful, silvery hair—definitely too young for hair like that—and his eyes are so blue ...

All Valentina ‘Valley’ Diallo wanted for Valentine’s Day was to celebrate with the two men in her life. Javel Marley and Nico Galley have been together with Valley for years and had never missed a day, but this year, her two men were away on business. Find out if Valley will be spending Valentine’s Day alone or if her men will find their way back to her before the day ends.

Valentine Welburn has grown accustomed to her freedom in Calcutta. So when she reaches the gray shores of England to debut in her first London Season, she is irked by the conventions of high society. With her irrepressible spirit, unusual beauty, and a large fortune, the stage is set for gossip. Scandal and intrigue ensue when two men - the distinguished Lord Marbeck and the dashing, dangerous Sir Richard Brindley - appear on the scene.

May 8th Magic: A Day of Donkeys, Desserts, and Doing Good Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this delightful children's adventure story perfect for elementary classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and early readers ages 6-9! In the latest installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover that May 8th holds not just one, but FIVE special celebrations! Young readers will be captivated as they: Visit a donkey sanctuary and learn about the important role these gentle animals play around the world Discover the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross through ...

Every now and then, right in the middle of an ordinary day, a woman rebels, kicks up her heels, and commits a small act of liberation. Imagine that the people in these wonderful stories - who do all of these things and more - are asking you, "What would you do, if nobody was looking?"

Is the Camino calling you? Again? Pilgrim numbers are soaring, but you have an option. Walk the Camino Ingles, the shorter, sweeter, safer, and authentic hike in a post-pandemic world. In 2022 you need the latest information before you walk, and it's in this book. Get checklists, printables and fully updated information sheets on the "new normal" from the reader bonuses, to get every detail you need for this pilgrimage, from prayers to postal services, it's all covered in this book. The Camino Inglés is a smart choice if you want to walk in 2022 and beyond. The Camino Inglés spans one ...

Family meant everything to Ayden Stratton. It always had even when he didn’t always allow it to show. Because of that, he understood the fury in Tobias Blaise’s eyes when they learned that his sister had been dragged out the backdoor of her restaurant despite every effort to stop her from being kidnapped. Fury didn’t begin to describe what he saw in his brother’s face. Cassidy Blaise might be Tobias’s sister, but she was Benjamin’s entire world. Tobias Blaise never expected to find any woman he wanted to spend his life with, let alone one who looked at him the way Ellis did, ...

What if living longer didn’t require a 400-page manual, a lab coat, or a second job managing your health? Everyday Longevity is a short, direct, science-backed guide to living longer—without wasting time, money, or brainpower. No filler. No fluff. Just the high-impact basics that actually move the needle. You can read it in under an hour and start applying it today. Built on the question: What are the simplest habits that add the most years to your life? This book cuts through the noise and gives you answers. You’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to apply it without ...

This is Volume 2 of my best-selling Title 7 Days In War Room: Prayers That Will Change Your Life Volum 1 This book will reveal to you the secret, the benefits of praising God, and how to worship God and bring down His presence, and what praises can do to your life. Do you want to bring down the presence of God? This book will teach you what David did and how he was always able to win God's heart. Do you still remember that God called David a man after my heart? Read 1 Samuel 13:14 One hundred sixty-five praises and thanksgiving that will command the promises of God upon your life and how ...

In the shared setting of fictional Balford, Wyoming, the characters in Darin Cozzens's short stories demonstrate both the follies and the virtues of rural Mormons in the late twentieth century. Hewell Penroy is a forty-two-year-old bachelor who, unbeknownst to his mother, falls in love with Benita, the meter reader he has never met. Flynn Darlington plays matchmaker with the youngest of his four unmarried daughters and an itinerant roofer. For all their married life, Rowe Sloan has struggled to supply his wife Vida with enough water for her household, but his crowning effort ends in tragedy...

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider positive mental-health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of listening to tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international best-selling and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.

Severely Troubling Days Everyone has heard of the saying, "Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed" well, this collection of stories is an excellent example of that fact. In this book, you have horrible experiences of physical abuse and sad stories of violent crimes. But in each tragedy, you will find some small hope or promise for tomorrow. Stories include: • Held Hostage • Used for Sin by a Church Boy • I Married a Terrorist • Snatched From The Front Yard • Stalked By A Cop • The Night My Life Ended • Battered And Beaten Down And more…. Excerpt: Deep in thought, I...